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Graham Hunter says Atletico Madrid must arrive at the Camp Nou on Saturday mentally prepared to win the La Liga title on Barcelona soil.
The table toppers passed up a golden opportunity to clinch the crown on their own patch last weekend when they were held by a resilient Malaga side and the reaction at the final whistle, when it became apparent Barcelona had only managed a draw against Elche - and a late winner for Atletico would have won the title - was one of disappointment from the home fans.
However, Hunter says Atletico still have a great opportunity to win their first championship since 1996.
And he thinks boss Diego Simeone must 'buck up' the players so they perform to their maximum in their final league game of the campaign, where even a draw would secure the title.
"The body language was worrying," said Hunter.
"Over a career analysing football rather than playing it, you feed off the winners who tell you how they've won.
"It's a delicate process psychologically, getting over the line, but the majority of these Atletico players haven't done it before.
"Players, fans and Simeone all had their shoulders down, with looks of bewilderment. It was as if it had to be won in front of their own fans, as if this was the opportunity lost - when we all know it's not.
"Two of the three results at the Camp Nou favour them - but Simeone has a job to do re-adjusting the impression he gave his players because he looked almost as defeated as they did at the final whistle. He has to buck them up.
"I thought [his reaction] was a miss-step. Almost as much of a miss-step as missing those chances in the second half."
However, Hunter says Atletico - who have not been defeated by Barcelona in their last five meetings in all competitions, including this season's Champions League semi-finals - have found a formula to stifle the Catalans and it is all on Tata Martino's team to find a way through this weekend.
"In the 11 games before Simeone took over Barca scored 38 times against Atletico," explained Hunter. "In Simeone's first two games they scored six times and Lionel Messi just loved it. It was like shooting fish in a barrel.
"But since December 2012 Messi hasn't scored. It's about six games now since he scored against them. He's not even creating chances. They are marking him, fouling him and working harder. They've snuffed him out.
"Martino has to shake off the intensity this week and say: 'How do I open this game up so the best player in the world, Messi, can win us the title?'"
Guillem Balague also reckons Barcelona have problems of their own.
After questioning their preparation for their match with Elche, he suggested they need to produce something special to unlock a defence they have found so difficult to break through in recent contests.
"Barcelona haven't been able to pass the ball quickly enough," he said. "They've not had enough movement off the ball and they've not had enough tactical work on the attack.
"There's been too much dependence on Messi getting the ball at the right time when he's been surrounded by players, against a team that defends really well.
"It's a battle of a team committed with a clear idea of what they have to do against a team full of doubts with extraordinary players."

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Community, Musicians, Weather Come Together for Biggest Deutschtown Music Fest Yet
11:01 a.m.
Oh, how confused would the North Side's original German immigrants be if they were alive to see the third annual Deutschtown Music Festival in their neighborhood open not with accordion and folk songs, but with surdo and batucada—the former, a type of Brazilian bass drum; the latter, the percussion component of samba, a Brazilian music and dance genre with West African roots.
Batucada is the siren song of Timbeleza, a percussion group composed of 15 members, who play the surdo (large bass drum), the caixa (snare drum), the tamborim (small frame drum), plus shakers and bells. When the band took the Park Stage in shady Allegheny Commons East, the street artists were still unfolding their tables, and the food vendor's chicken-on-a-stick were just beginning to sizzle. Soon a mixture of Deutschtown locals, tattooed hipsters, and even one Cardinals fan were gathering: most struck dumb by the syncopated bob and twack of the percussion. But, "us kids know," Arcade Fire once sang, and at no time was this more applicable than when the tykes in the audience went over to help one of the drummers beat his surdo with a percussion mallet. Calvin Pearson, of McKees Rocks, also "knew," as Siamak Malek let the man take over his repique, a high-pitched drum played with plastic sticks. Pearson later told me he knew conga, which explains the applause-inducing solo he was able to improvise upon the drum.
Come 11:47 a.m. and with the band sweaty in their matching blue-and-white T-shirts, a crowd had formed: the prepared with lawn blankets, the hungry with bratwurst from one of the food stands, all ready for more music. Next up was Shelf Life String Band, a five-piece bluegrass group, who may have been a little less frantic/loud than Timbeleza but were no less intense due to the focused interplay of banjo, guitar, mandolin, violin, and vocal harmonies, all of it driven by the pluck of an upright bass. The Deutschtown Music Festival, which boasted over 125 acts and 24 stages throughout this North Side neighborhood and beyond, was underway.
"Lucked into that one," said one patron to his friend. "Like, real music. Like old people music." The patron was referring to The Hi-Frequencies. The band's early '60s sound—mostly instrumentals, mostly covers, a good bit surf rock à la Pulp Fiction—had attracted these two High Fidelity-types off of East Ohio Street and into Arnold's Tea, a homey venue with teal walls, wooden floor, and unlit brick fireplace, the last of which served as the band's backdrop. The quintet played not only to these two but also to fans and regulars, most of whom, I was impressed to see, chose not to talk during the performance as often happens during free events. Seems appropriate, though, that a tea-drinking crowd would also be respectful. Neither crowd nor band was old, but all appreciated the oldies.
Food truck time. Went to Foreland Street, where the trucks lined both sides of the cordoned road and led to the outdoor Main Stage on Middle and Foreland. Got two tacos from La Palapa-Mexican Gourmet Kitchen, one with pinto beans, the other with mushrooms. Never had mushrooms on a taco but would do it once more, especially if paired again with their rice, a truly authentic grain and not one of those instant-rice deals that restaurants less-than try to pawn off on you. The tacos went well with a pink lemonade bought from another vendor.
After lunch, I ran into two friends who had tried to see Grand Piano, a rock 'n' roll band, at James Street Gastropub, but, finding the place filled with a large hot and sweaty crowd, left. We meandered to the beer garden on Foreland. Although appreciative to have weather not akin to the Amazon, we found it too hot and unshaded and decided to part ways: me to the library, them to another venue.
Escape to Allegheny Library to type notes, find ATM and water fountain.
Back in Arnold's Tea, sipping iced coffee (not a tea drinker). Arrived early to grab a seat for country-swing artist Slim Forsythe. Slim also arrived early and was easy to spot in his black mariachi shirt with emblazoned red flowers, high-waisted white pants, southern-style hat, and pointed-toe shoes.
After a lengthy sound check and with the crowd swelling to fire-code-breaking proportions, Slim, armed with a guitar and a grin, launched into his first jangly number. Backing him was an upright bassist, a guitarist, a slide guitarist, a keyboardist, two female vocalists, a male vocalist, a washboard player, and noted drummer Brad Smith. Sartorially speaking, none could touch Slim, though a few band members did sport sharp cowboy hats.
"This is a June Carter composition," he said before playing the second song, "Ring of Fire." The audience clapped and whistled their approval as well as sang along to the chorus. And so it went for the rest of the set: Slim introducing the songs before he and his band boom-chucka-boomed through them.
Song number three saw the audience halved. Most likely those who left were frustrated with the crowd and the poor acoustics caused by the crowd's chatter. A shame the promoters didn't give Slim a bigger venue; a blessing the true fans could now hear the instruments as well as Slim's pitch-perfect twang. Slim, ever the gracious frontman, still complimented Arnold's Tea before his last song. "A great music venue," he said. "And a great iced coffee, too." (Guess he's not a tea drinker, either.)
More tacos! Then a cocktail at Wigle Whiskey's Barrelhouse and Whiskey Garden, transportation there provided by the festival's free shuttle. By far, the whiskey garden was the most open of the venues I patroned. The most comfortable, too, thanks to the wooden lawn chairs and benches scattered throughout the gravel lot by the cinderblock barrelhouse. I reclined with a Nuestra Paloma. Grapefruit soda gave it a tropical flavor, white rye a strong afterbite. The Chad Sipes Stereo, a laid-back indie rock quartet, provided the tunes. Their penultimate song, "Scrap," began soft and ended loud as its lyrics detailed a person who went from trading soda cans for cents to stealing pipes from his employer for scrap-money. A clever number, and one that reminded me why I enjoy supporting local music I might otherwise never hear.
"Liquor before beer, you're in the clear" goes the saying and so it was off to Penn Brewery. The establishment housed three stages: one indoors, another in the courtyard, a third on the patio. Somehow I arrived during a quiet time when no bands were playing. Oh, well. A draft of award-winning Penn Pilsner plus some A/C always makes for an effective pit stop. The place was full, though not overcrowded, and tantalizing burgers and fries enjoyed by happy diners means I'll be sure to return again.
Dusk, back at the Main Stage. Would Mojoflo, one of two Ohio bands and one of only a handful of acts from outside Pittsburgh, win over the Steel City? The answer was unclear during the R&B group's first number, a funky instrumental that had guitarist George Barrie waving during rests, imploring the crowd to come closer. But once singer Amber Knicole took the stage for the next song, it was clear Pittsburghers loved the Columbus group. She taught the audience some dance moves while the horns and rhythm section interspersed snippets of "Under Pressure" and "You Can Make It If You Try" into their original composition. Young and old, white and black, the tattooed and the straight-edged—all were dancing.
Except me. Although imbued with soul, I was running low on sole and decided to shuffle my aching feet down Foreland and back to the shuttle, which would take me to the T. The festival ran until 2 a.m., but I had clocked nearly 11 hours, minus the two spent in the library. The beer garden was closed for the night, its lot swept clean save a few stray cups. The public trash cans overflowed, but otherwise the street looked pristine considering a projected attendance of approximately 15,000. I even saw one gentleman stop to pick up his gum wrapper.
If the festival continues to grow, hosts East Allegheny Community Council may need to explore additional, larger venues. Seeing as the festival is already spilling out of Deutschtown and into neighboring Spring Garden and Troy Hill, it would seem natural to look towards other North Side locations, like different areas of the Allegheny Commons Park perhaps. As long as the most popular artists continue to perform in Deutschtown, and as long as the festival maintains its name, it will accomplish its mission of bringing attention to this oft-forgotten part of the city, one deservedly on the rebound.
Photos: Christopher Maggio
Christopher Maggio is a Pittsburgh writer, who enjoys live music. This was his first Deutschtown Music Festival but not his last.


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If Graham Gouldman was known only for his contribution to 70s rock icons 10cc, that would surely be enough to make him a music legend, but by the time 10cc first hit the charts in 1972, Graham had already written some of the most memorable songs that shaped the soundtrack of the sixties.
Graham was just 18 when For Your Love became a top three hit for The Yardbirds in 1965. Heart Full of Soul (#2) and Evil Hearted You (#3) quickly followed establishing Graham as one of the brightest young talents in a golden era for rock and pop. More hits for the Hollies (Look Through Any Window and Bus Stop), Herman's Hermits (No Milk Today) and Wayne Fontana (Pamela, Pamela) were among a catalogue that cemented his reputation and still feature regularly on the radio today.


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The Result of Passionate Faith
The result of the drought was parched, sooty earth making planting conditions impossible. The South African farmers were losing profits and their land. Financial ruin was inevitable for those left, especially if crops were planted in another El Nino season. The farmers were paralyzed.
Angus Buchan was an angry farmer experiencing the devastation. He was a Scotsman who had recently come to Christianity, and his fiery nature began to feed his faith. Angus gave his anxieties to God, and God turned Angus's passion into a love for South Africa, its people, and his fellow farmers. He began spreading a message of faith among the farmers.
"To heck with El Nino," he said, "put your trust in God… Don't be gripped by what El Nino can do to you, but be gripped by what God did for you through Jesus on the cross. God answers the prayers of His people, and that's why we're going to plant potatoes"
"Potatoes. In the middle of a drought. It's impossible," some said.
"Potatoes need too much water," others said.
Though most thought he was crazy, Angus never wavered in his faith. He listened to God and planted his potatoes. The entire village came to the harvest. With a pitchfork, Angus loosened a potato mound. As the people watched, he plunged his arm into the dust. He pulled his arm out and looked down at the plump, flawless potato in his hand. Excitement washed over him, and the community celebrated with him, their faith likely strengthened by what they had witnessed.
What do we do when we are confronted with an issue that requires great faith? Do we dwell on the obstacles, or do we respond with the passion of Angus?
The Israelites were confronted with this issue in Joshua 6. God said to Joshua, "I have given Jericho into your hand." The city was surrounded by towering walls and sealed to keep the Israelites out. A person with small faith might have fallen under the weight of this obstacle and turned away. Joshua demonstrated great faith and listened to God.
Joshua instructed the people to march once around the city in silence, following the armed men and the priests blowing trumpets and carrying the ark of the covenant. For six days, Joshua gave the same instruction. Do you think any of the Israelites thought Joshua was crazy? In their camps, were they discussing ways to get out of these daily marches? Were they saying, "This is never going to work?" Given their history of complaining, it is likely.
Finally, on the seventh day, Joshua's instruction changed. They marched around the city, not once, but seven times. Then, at the blowing of the trumpets, the people shouted, and the wall fell. They had just witnessed the result of Joshua's unrelenting faith. With the power of that realization sinking into them, they fought valiantly and overtook the city.
Unrealized faith makes us question, search, and wonder. Faith in action has the power to grow in the most infertile places and knock down walls that an earthquake couldn't budge. It inspires others and pleases God, and faith like that – like Angus and Joshua – is rewarded.


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Matar Mushroom (मटर मशरूम) is a north indian, spicy onion tomato based creamy gravy with the richness of cashews and cream. Mushrooms are also known as Kumbh or Dhingri. So it is called kumbh matar curry or dhingri matar recipe. With just two main ingredients, it can be made in a jiffy if you have some unexpected guests and you want to impress them with your cooking skills.
Sharing here, step by step recipe of a restaurant style semi dry Mushroom Matar curry.
Preparation time: 15 – 20 minutes
Cooking time: 25-30 minutes
Serving: 4-5
- Button Mushrooms – 15-20
- Green Peas – 1 cup
- Onion – 2 (medium sized)
- Tomatoes – 3 (medium sized)
- Ginger-Garlic Paste – 1 tablespoon
- Green chillies – 2
- Cashews – 10-12
- Asafoetida – 1/4 teaspoon
- Cumin seeds – 1/2 teaspoon
- Ground Cinnamon Powder – 1/3 teaspoon
- Turmeric Powder – 1 teaspoon
- Red chilli powder – 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt – 1 teaspoon or as per your taste
- Coriander powder – 1 teaspoon
- Kitchen King Masala – 1 teaspoon
- Oil – 2.5 tablespoon
- Fresh Cream – 1/2 cup
- Milk Powder – 1/2 tablespoon
- Garam masala – 1/2 teaspoon
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing
First of all, pressure cook the mushroom with one cup of water for just one whistle. Soak the cashews in warm water for 10 minutes.
Once mushrooms have boiled, strain them and chop them into 3 pieces.
Heat a pan and add oil to it. Add asafoetida and cumin seeds to it.
Once its brown, add chopped onions and cashews. Fry them until onion are translucent. Add ginger garlic paste and sauté until raw smell wanders.
Add all the spices, chopped tomatoes and green chillies and roast the masala until it separates from oil.
Switch off the flame and let it cool.
Once its cooled, Transfer this into a blender jar and blend until smooth with the help of little water.
In the same Pan, transfer this blended mixture and keep it on medium flame.
Now add boiled and chopped mushrooms with green peas and stir well. Add cream, milk powder and 1 cup of water.
Let this cook until it reaches your desired consistency. Switch off the flame.
Garnish with little cream and chopped coriander leaves and serve Hot.
Enjoy with your naan, bread, Chapatti, or rice.
If you like mushrooms, I will recommend you trying Mushroom Tikka Masala for mains and Stuffed mushrooms, stuffed with chickpea, or Mushroom Chilli as starter.
Key Note:
- If you using fresh green peas, then pressure cook them along with mushrooms. I used frozen ones, so just dipped them in warm water for 10 minutes.
- In absence of pressure cooker, you can boil it normal pan, ensuring that the peas and mushroom don't feel very raw.
- It tastes best when served with either Butter naan or Lacha Paratha.
- Do not over boil mushrooms and peas otherwise they will be mushy.


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I have read the book Getting Things Done. The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen and I have been trying to get my hands on some of his recommended folders to do all my paperwork. It has been really hard to find them in Europe (at least Germany and Austria). Finally I found comparable Folders on Amazon.
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These ones are exactly like the normal US manila file folders with easy to label latches. I can really recommend them.


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As I Lay Dying Objects/Places
Yoknapatawpha: The Bundren family lives in Yoknapatawpha County, a small fictional town in Mississippi. Most of Faulkner's novels take place in this county, created from the imagination of Faulkner. It is rural, dirty, poor, and worn down, and is the source of much turmoil for many of Faulkner's characters. The majority of As I Lay Dying does not take place in the county; however, country life is always remembered as their soul and their home.
Jefferson: Jefferson is the town to which the Bundren family makes the pilgrimage and journey and is the capital of Yoknapatawpha County. Addie Bundren's family hails from this 'big city' and her wish is that she is buried with them within the city limits.
Coffin: The coffin in which the family places Addie Bundren is a homemade wooden box made by master carpenter and eldest son, Cash. He is persistently working on it throughout the first half of the novel and is devoted to creating an everlasting home for his mother which she will like and find comfort in. The coffin survives the wagon ride, water, drilling, and a barn fire.
Wagon: The old wagon is the home for the Bundren family on their journey from Yoknapatawpha to Jefferson. It is old, rickety, and decrepit, and miraculously survives the nine-day trip. Outsiders are stunned when they see the family pull up in such an old piece of wood and wheels.
New Hope: New Hope is one of the cities in which the Bundrens stop on their journey.
Mottson: Mottson is another town in which the Bundrens stop on their journey to Jefferson. While in Mottson, Dewey Dell visits a pharmacy, from which she is thrown out of for inquiring about an abortion and where Anse throws Darl on the ground in public for setting fire to the Gillespie barn.
Anse's teeth: Anse possesses an empty, sunken mouth devoid of teeth. He wants to get to Jefferson desperately so that he can buy himself false teeth. He eventually gets his wish at the conclusion of the novel.
Cora's cakes: Cora Tull bakes cakes at the beginning of the novel for a society event that is cancelled. She does not mind, for she has not lost money in the order. She brings the cakes to the Bundren's house when Addie passes away. Dewey Dell carries them throughout their journey to Jefferson.
Jewel's horse: Jewel is extremely possessive and passionate about his horse. He had spent his nights cleaning up a field in order to buy it with his own money. Anse takes the horse and trades it for a team of mules to bring the caravan to Jefferson.
Fish: Vardaman catches a fish on the day his mother dies and cuts it up and brings it inside to be cooked. However, because the blood of the fish is smeared all over him on the same day Addie passes away, he associates fish with his mother and believes her to be a fish for the remainder of the novel.


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Karzai 'already in talks with allies of former Taliban leader'
The Taliban's former chief spokesman has revealed that top-level talks are being held between the Afghan government of Hamid Karzai and key lieutenants of the former Taliban leader Mullah Omar.
His disclosure that the Taliban "cabinet in exile" is engaged in negotiations appeared to contradict the statement to Parliament yesterday by Gordon Brown that hardline Taliban leaders would be isolated from talks over the future of Afghanistan.
Mr Brown confirmed the report in The Independent yesterday that it was time for the Karzai government to engage Taliban fighters in talks as part of a shift in strategy for winning the support of the Afghan people. But he insisted there would be no negotiations with the hardline leaders of the insurgency.
"Our aim is to isolate and eradicate the Taliban insurgency, and to isolate the leadership," said Mr Brown. "We are not negotiating with the leadership, but we want to support President Karzai in his efforts at reconciliation. If he is successful in bringing across those members of the insurgency who then declare that they will give up fighting and support democracy and be part of the system, then these are efforts at reconciliation that are important to the future of the whole country."
Mr Brown gave the impression that only rank-and-file members of the Taliban would be involved. However, Mullah Mohammad Is'haq Nizami, the former spokesman for the Taliban's supreme leader, Mullah Omar, said he has been relaying messages from Kabul to insurgent commanders in Pakistan for months.
Mullah Nizami, who also ran the regime's radio station, said Mr Karzai was trying to isolate Mullah Omar by wooing his lieutenants in the Quetta Shura, a council of elders in neighbouring Pakistan, which controls insurgents in Kandahar and Helmand. He said: "Karzai is trying to get the 18 people in the Quetta Shura. If he succeeds it will be a defeat for Mullah Omar. The Taliban and the government are tired of fighting and they want to negotiate.
"We are trying to find a way to talk to the government officially, to find a solution to the problems they are both facing."
When Mr Brown visited Afghanistan on Monday, Mr Karzai admitted he had met a number of senior Taliban commanders in person to negotiate a mass defection.
Mullah Nizami, once a close friend of Mullah Omar's, fled to Pakistan in 2001 when the Taliban regime collapsed. But he returned to Kabul earlier this year under an ongoing reconciliation programme, in an effort to open talks.
He said he relays messages to a number of prominent ex-Taliban figures, including the former Supreme Court chief justice, Maulvi Noor Mohammad Saqib, and the former minister for repatriation, Haji Abdul Raqib.
"These are talks about talks," said one senior Nato official. "It might not be the beginning of the end, but it's the end of the beginning. It's not official. It's representatives of representatives, like the role the Church played at the start of the Northern Ireland peace process." British diplomats are cautiously optimistic about the talks. They see negotiations as part of the solution. American officials fear the idea will be "radioactive" to voters back home.
A senior presidential aide said the Taliban was divided. He said: "They are tired of fighting. They want a better life. We need to find ways to guarantee they will be safe if they come back and there will be no revenge."
It is understood talks will continue "under the table" until the two sides can agree something to warrant a public announcement. "The Taliban want to take part in government," said Mullah Nazimi. "They want sharia law, and they want the withdrawal of international forces. But not at once."
The Taliban have also insisted the UN scraps its blacklist which requires member states to freeze the assets and restrict the movement of 142 former Taliban officials, including Mullah Omar, before negotiations officially start.
Mr Brown also used his statement signalling a shift in strategy from war-fighting to nation-building to attack Nato allies for their failure to provide more support for the security of the country. He revealed Nato chiefs will be seeking more offers of men, equipment or cash from countries that have failed to provide support for Afghanistan so far at a Nato meeting in Edinburgh tomorrow.
Lord Ashdown is expected to be announced as the UN super-envoy to Afghanistan shortly, to act as a co-ordinator for future developments with the Karzai government. He will be overseeing the three-point plan announced by the Prime Minister for security, reconciliation and economic development.
Mr Brown announced the British taxpayer will be providing £450m in aid between 2009 and 2012, in addition to £490m already spent over six years for rebuilding the country. Aid is also to be targeted at farmers to try to stop them producing poppy harvests for the illegal heroin trade.
The go-between
The Taliban "spin doctor" Mullah Mohammad Is'haq Nizami ran Afghanistan's state radio station, Voice of Sharia, until 2001 when the regime fell. The station mainly broadcast religious texts and hardline sermons and poetry. The Taliban outlawed most music. He fled to Pakistan in November 2001, during the US-led invasion, but continued to act as chief spokesman for the movement's leader, Mullah Mohammed Omar.
Mullah Omar, the one-eyed "commander of the faithful", rarely agreed to meet non-Muslims, leaving much of the regime's reputation in Mullah Nizami's hands. In Pakistan, Mullah Nizami ran an underground Taliban magazine, called Sirek [Shine], and he continued to meet exiles. He returned to Afghanistan in June under a reconciliation programme. Since his return, he claims the government has reneged on a promise to give him money and a job.
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Please dress comfortably and bring a mat or towel to all yoga classes. No registration is required, but there is a $7.00 fee payable at the circulation desk before each class unless otherwise noted. * It is requested that you bring the exact amount to help expedite signup. Thank you, in advance.
Emphasis is on alignment and breathing, and improved coordination and balance. The key to mat Pilates is to focus on breathing. The exercises in mat Pilates focus on strengthening the muscles of the hips, back, abdominals, and glutes.


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You would think if you are awarded your own show it would be the best thing in the world but it seems that in today's ratings driven TV culture that having your own show probably sucks.
Why am I saying this?
Well it was announced this morning (or maybe last night) that DRIVE the show I spoke glowingly about in a previous post has been cancelled after only three episodes. This doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me since three episodes is too soon to build an audience IMHO. As a long time Howard Stern fan I remember Jerry Seinfeld coming on the show all the time in the early days to almost beg people to watch his show. Now I am not saying Drive had a chance to be a legendary TV show but it was fun and given a chance I think original shows are always better then running re-runs of other shows…..Drive is being replaced by re-runs of House.
I could be delusional here but I think shows should be given a full season to build an audience….even if that season is only 8 episodes they should get to tell a full story arc. A lot of movies fair far better on DVD then they do in the theatres (and the movie companies love that because they don't have to share the profits with the theatre owners) and TV on DVD is a HUGE category for DVD sales (my own opinion…I am too lazy to look this up) so it is safe to say that a given a chance, a good show could squeak by the first season…..release the DVD real quick and launch season two with a larger audience……..something I think that was done with 24 (going from memory…..again too lazy to look it up)
If two episodes into season two there are still no ratings THEN I give you permission to cancel the show but cancelling shows that I like just isn't cool and Drive now falls in the same category as Vanished for me (shows that had long sweeping story arcs that I enjoyed and have no idea how they will end).
Or if it is a show I couldn't care less about then I give you permission to cancel it any time 🙂


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warrior | neck piece
Be a Warrior woman – stand proud and pretty with painted Tiff canvas feathers around your neck! Beyoncé will be jealous of you.
Materials: Hand painted canvas, PVC tubing detail, leather cord with polymer beads.
Size: Each feather is approximately 190mm long.
* product shown is the exact product to be purchased.


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Today, I'm posting 2 patterns for bags. Swirl Beach Bag is crocheted and the Hobo Bag is knit. The patterns are posted as free downloads on Ravelry. Click the bolded pattern names below to download a free copy of each pattern from Ravelry. Have fun with these!
Swirl Beach Bag is a small drawstring bag that will hold a small project or tote a wet bathing suit home from the beach. It's made in one piece from the bottom up in an easy swirl pattern. The top has a shell stitch border. Crochet a drawstring and thread it through the top edge. The drawstring closes the bag and forms the handle. It's easy to make the bag larger if you like. I used 2 skeins Lily Sugar 'n Cream yarn and a size I (5 mm) crochet hook. My bag measured 10" tall by 20" around. Click the bolded pattern name above to download a free copy of this pattern from Ravelry.
Hobo Bag is a slouchy bag. It is knit using short rows to give it a curved edge. (A tutorial for preventing holes in short rows is included in the pattern.) The bag is knit sideways in one piece starting with the strap. An optional tab and button closure and lining instructions are included. The sample wasn't felted but if you knit it in wool you can felt it to make a smaller bag. I made my bag with 1 skein of Hobby Lobby's I Love This Ombre in Hot Stripe (350 yards) with size 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles. Laid flat it measures 17" wide x 10" high at the center. Click the bolded pattern name above to download a free copy of this pattern from Ravelry.
Tuesday, February 15
3 comments:
- annielizabeth said...
Hi Vicki! I'm passing the Stylish Blogger Award to you! You can go to my blog and read about it there. Play along if you want to. I just became a follower to your blog. Happy day to you, Annie
- Bibliocat said...
Thank you for the lovely bags. The beach bag would make a lovely gift bag, too.
- Debbie said...
wow thank you so much, those are great bags
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The first half of this traditional rivalry indicated that this match was going to be yet another classic albeit Prahran leading by 4 goals at half time.
A tight first quarter played out as both teams went goal for goal in the opening 25 minutes of the game and both teams were tied at 19 points a piece. The Bullants however dropped their guard for the last few minutes of the quarter and the Two Blues kicked 2 in a minute to lead at quarter time by 2 goals. Although being yet another tight quarter in the second, Prahran managed to kick two more goals then the Bullants in the term to lead by a handy four goals on a stunning Melbourne afternoon at Toorak Park. Although the Bullants had been sloppy in the first half and trailed at the main break, the belief was there that they had the leg speed and pressure to challenge Prahran in the second half.
After the opening 13 minutes of the third quarter being an arm wrestle, the Bullants finally broke the deadlock and kicked the opening goal of the quarter to get back within 3 goals of the Two Blues. Florance and youngster Liam Ireland were doing everything to edge the Bullants closer to Prahran but just couldnt get the score on the board an a late Prahran goal put the margin back out to four goals heading into the last quarter.
Although the last quarter was a free flowing affair with an abundance of goals, the Bullants couldnt counter punch the bigger bodies of the Prahran side as they kicked 8 goals to 4 in the final quarter to run out winners by 53 points. Although a late controversial play was missed by the interchange steward with Prahran having 19 men on the park for 30 seconds with minutes to play in the game, the Bullants were beated by a better side on the day and will need to regroup for next week's tough assignment against undefeated Kew Bears back at Ted Ajani.
Prahran Assumption AFC – 18.13-121
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Rita C. Aguilar most recently served as Deputy Associate Attorney General in the Office of the Associate Attorney General at the U.S. Department of Justice. In this role, she advised the Department's third-highest ranking official and other members of the Department's leadership on a wide range of legal, legislative, policy, and regulatory issues, including tribal. Ms. Aguilar previously served as Attorney Advisor in the Department's Office of Legislative Affairs and helped achieve passage of the Tribal Law and Order Act (2010) and the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (2013). In recognition, she was awarded the Attorney General's Award for Exceptional Service in Indian Country.
Ms. Aguilar also held two senior positions at the White House as Senior Confirmations Advisor and Deputy Associate Counsel.
Ms. Aguilar earned a B.A. from Southwestern University; a J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law; and an LL.M. from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland.


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As a child, the author of the new story collection "This Is How You Lose Her" loved the unabashedly smart Encyclopedia Brown. "Smart was not cool where I grew up."
You've just recovered from back surgery. What books helped you get through it?
Man, you guys have some good intel. I have family members who only found out after the neck brace came off. But definitely, I read like crazy while I was laid up; reading for me is proof against anything, but especially pain. These books in particular gave solace: Two superb collections of stories, from Krys Lee ("Drifting House") and Tania James ("Aerogrammes"). Also Wasik and Murphy's "Rabid: A Cultural History of the World's Most Diabolical Virus." But really, the book that most lifted me out of my bent clay was Ramón Saldívar's "The Borderlands of Culture: Américo Paredes and the Transnational Imaginary." There's a reason Saldívar won the National Humanities Medal. His insights on Paredes's years reporting in Japan alone are priceless.
What's the last truly great book you read?
Katherine Boo's "Behind the Beautiful Forevers." A book of extraordinary intelligence, humanity and (formalistic) cunning. Boo's four years reporting on a single Mumbai slum, following a small group of garbage recyclers, have produced something beyond groundbreaking. She humanizes with all the force of literature the impossible lives of the people at bottom of our pharaonic global order, and details with a journalist's unsparing exactitude the absolute suffering that undergirds India's economic boom. The language is extraordinary, the portraits indelible, and then there are those lines at the end that just about freeze your heart: "The gates of the rich, occasionally rattled, remained unbreached. The politicians held forth on the middle class. The poor took down one another, and the world's great, unequal cities soldiered on in relative peace."
In fiction, though, the 'last truly great book' I read has to be Alejandro Zambra's "Bonsai." A subtle, eerie, ultimately wrenching account of failed young love in Chile among the kind of smartypant set who pillow-talk about the importance of Proust. You get the cold flesh of the story in that chilling first line: "In the end she dies and he remains alone, although in truth he was alone some years before her death." But only by reading to the end do you touch the story's haunted soul. A total knockout.
Among the many books on your shelves are "What It Is We Do When We Read Science Fiction," by Paul Kincaid; "Shikasta," by Doris Lessing; "The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrún," by J. R. R. Tolkien; and "By Night in Chile," by Roberto Bolaño. Can you tell us about any of those books — what you thought of them, what they meant to you?Continue reading the main story
Tolkien I grew up on, fed my insatiable Ungoliant-like hunger for other worlds; I was a young fan and yet, even as an adult, I continue to wrestle with Tolkien for reasons that have much to do with growing up in the shadow of my own Dark Lord — that's what some dictators really become in the imagination of the nations they afflict. "Shikasta" was a book I used to see at the library a lot when I was growing up but which finally came into my hands when I was in college. A strange anti-novel that purports to be the history of our world from the perspective of our sympathetic alien caretakers. "Shikasta" takes that sub-zeitgeist "theory" that God and his angels are actually alien visitors to its logical conclusion. Not the easier read, but the book had a lasting impact on me. I've always wanted to write something with "Shikasta's" scope, with its thematic and structural bravura. Alien ethnographic reports on our Old Testament history mixed with cranky letters home by overworked alien bureaucrats and a moving realistic journal written by a young Lessing-like teenager living in Africa in the years before a worldwide youth revolt — bananas stuff. As for Bolaño, what can one say? One of our greatest writers, a straight colossus. Is there really anything in print even remotely approaching "By Night in Chile"? For anyone like me obsessed with the interplay between the personal and the historical, "By Night in Chile" is a master class in which Bolaño manages to distill the perverse brutal phantasmagorical history of an entire continent down to 150 seductive pages. A halfhearted priest secretly teaching Marxism to Pinochet so the demon general might better know his enemy? Latin American letters (wherever it may reside) has never had a greater, more disturbing avenging angel than Bolaño.
What was the last book that made you cry?
That's easy: the winner of the Yale Younger Poets prize, Eduardo Corral's collection, "Slow Lightning." When I finished that book I bawled. Wise and immense, but peep for yourself: "Once a man offered me his heart and I said no. Not because I didn't love him. Not because he was a beast or white — I couldn't love him. Do you understand? In bed while we slept, our bodies inches apart, the dark between our flesh a wick. It was burning down. And he couldn't feel it."
The last book that made you laugh?
K. J. Bishop's "The Etched City." I'm a sucker for lines like "He had numerous stories of recent adventure and suffering — specifically, his adventures and other people's suffering, almost invariably connected — that he told with the air of an amiable ghoul."
The last book that made you furious?
"The Femicide Machine," by Sergio González Rodríguez. The notorious femicides in Juárez were not unknown to me, but González Rodríguez's grisly post-mortem of the cultural, political and economic forces behind these atrocities would infuriate anyone.
What were your most cherished books as a child? Do you have a favorite character or hero from children's literature?
I loved Encyclopedia Brown as a kid. Donald Sobol passed recently, and that really brought it all back to me, how important his books were to my little self. I didn't learn to read until I was 7, so I missed out on the early stuff, jumped right to chapter books, right to Encyclopedia Brown. What I loved about Boy Detective Leroy Brown was that (1) he was unabashedly smart (smart was not cool when and where I grew up) and (2) his best friend was a girl, tough Sally Kimball, who was both Leroy's bodyguard and his intellectual equal. Sobol did more to flip gender scripts in my head than almost anybody in my early years.
If someone really wanted to understand the Dominican Republic, and the Dominican-American experience, what books would you suggest?
That's a tough one. We need a lot more books in English about the Dominican experience. Fortunately the field is growing, and there's some good stuff out there. I recommend one start with one of the country's greatest poets, Pedro Mir, his "Countersong to Walt Whitman and Other Poems." Pure genius. Then read Ginetta Candelario's "Black Behind the Ears" for a superbly guided journey through the complexities of Dominican racial identity. Also Frank Moya Pons's "The Dominican Republic: A National History" is excellent, and so is Julia Alvarez's novel "In the Time of the Butterflies."
Other great novels about the immigrant experience in America you'd recommend?
Gish Jen's "Typical American" is another one of my personal classics. A masterpiece of a novel bursting with wit, yearning and truth, and for an immigrant kid like me looking for an idiom with which to write about an experience that we in this country don't talk about enough — absolutely indispensable. Maxine Hong Kingston's "The Woman Warrior" is not exactly a novel, but few books out there can rival its powerful vision of what it means to live simultaneously in two worlds.
You teach creative writing at M.I.T. What books do you find especially useful as a teacher?
All depends on the class. If I'm teaching straight creative writing I try to flood the students with great fiction, from Jamaica Kincaid to Pam Houston, and essays on craft by folks like Samuel R. Delany (his "About Writing" is spectacularly useful). I'm always trying to sneak Octavia Butler into all my syllabi. She is a master for all seasons.
Read any good graphic novels recently?
Yes, Jason Shiga's "Empire State: A Love Story (or Not)." Oakland boy loses best female friend to N.Y.C. and takes a cross-country bus trip to try to transform friendship into love. A bicoastal heartbreaker, beautifully rendered and deeply moving.
You're organizing a dinner party of writers and can invite three authors, dead or alive. Who's coming?
José Martí, because he lived so many lives and because he was such a fantastic writer and because, damn it, he was José Martí (he also lived in the N.Y.C. area, so that will help the conversation). Octavia Butler because she's my personal hero, helped give the African Diaspora a future (albeit a future nearly as dark as our past) and because I'd love to see her again. And Arundhati Roy because I'm still crushing on her mind and on "The God of Small Things."
Who are the best short story writers?
People who like to suffer or perhaps people tempted by perfectibility. For that is the short story's great lure — that you can write a perfect one. With novels it's quite the opposite — the lure of the novel is that you can never write a perfect one. But do you mean who are the best short story writers by name? Wow. I'm certainly the worst judge of this as I've not read even one one-thousandth of what's out there in English. But if I had to cobble together a shortlist from what I've read, I'd have to say Roberto Bolaño is my No. 1; read "Last Evenings on Earth" and tremble. Mary Gaitskill as well; she makes the rest of us look like we don't know jack about the human soul. And then Sandra Cisneros and Anne Enright and Ted Chiang, who have each written as perfect a collection of stories as I've ever read. Also Michael Martone, Lorrie Moore, Edwidge Danticat, Tobias Wolff, Louise Erdrich, George Saunders, Annie Proulx, Yiyun Li, Sherman Alexie. Honestly the list is long; the form is blessed with awesome practitioners.
You can bring three books to a desert island. Which do you choose?
This is a question that always kills me. For a book lover this type of triage is never a record of what was brought along but a record of what was left behind. But if forced to choose by, say, a shipwreck or an evil Times editor, I'd probably grab novels that I'm still wrestling with. Like Samuel R. Delany's "Dhalgren" (which in my opinion is one of the greatest and most perplexing novels of the 20th century) or Toni Morrison's "Beloved" (to be an American writer or to be interested in American literature and not to have read "Beloved," in my insufferable calculus, is like calling yourself a sailor and never having bothered to touch the sea) or Cormac McCarthy's "Blood Meridian" (so horrifyingly profound and compellingly ingenious it's almost sorcery). Maybe Octavia Butler's "Dawn" (set in a future where the remnants of the human race are forced to "trade" genes (read: breed involuntarily) with our new alien overlords). Or Gilbert Hernandez's "Beyond Palomar" (if it wasn't for "Poison River" I don't think I would have become a writer). Perhaps Leslie Marmon Silko's "Ceremony" or Alan Moore's "Miracle-man" or Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale" — books that changed everything for me. To be honest I'd probably hold a bunch of these books in hand and only decide at the last instant, as the water was flooding up around my knees, which three I'd bring. And then I'd spend the rest of that time on the desert island dreaming about the books that I left behind and also of all the books, new and old, that I wasn't getting a chance to read.
What do you plan to read next?
"Our Kind of People," by Uzodinma Iweala, and "Mountains of the Moon," by I. J. Kay. I loved Iweala's first book, so I'm eager for this nonfiction follow-up, and I've heard strong things about Kay's debut.Continue reading the main story


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And, alongst the head, it is the same as given in the present edition of the work. I altered the title to A Self- justified Sinner, but my booksellers did not approve of it; and, there being a curse pronounced by the writer on him that should dare to alter or amend, I have let it stand as it is. Should it be thought to attach discredit to any received principle of our Church, I am blameless. The printed part ends at page 201 and the rest is in a fine old hand, extremely small and close. I have ordered the printer to procure a facsimile of it, to be bound in with the volume. [v. Frontispiece.]
With regard to the work itself, I dare not venture a judgment, for I do not understand it. I believe no person, man or woman, will ever peruse it with the same attention that I have done, and yet I confess that I do not comprehend the writer's drift. It is certainly impossible that these scenes could ever have occurred that he describes as having himself transacted. I think it may be possible that he had some hand in the death of his brother, and yet I am disposed greatly to doubt it; and the numerous traditions, etc. which remain of that event may be attributable to the work having been printed and burnt, and of course the story known to all the printers, with their families and gossips. That the young Laird of Dalcastle came by a violent death, there remains no doubt; but that this wretch slew him, there is to me a good deal. However, allowing this to have been the case, I account all the rest either dreaming or madness; or, as he says to Mr. Watson, a religious parable, on purpose to illustrate something scarcely tangible, but to which he seems to have attached great weight. Were the relation at all consistent with reason, it corresponds so minutely with traditionary facts that it could scarcely have missed to have been received as authentic; but in this day, and with the present generation, it will not go down that a man should be daily tempted by the Devil, in the semblance of a fellow-creature; and at length lured to self-destruction, in the hopes that this same fiend and tormentor was to suffer and fall along with him. It was a bold theme for an allegory, and would have suited that age well had it been taken up by one fully qualified for the task, which this writer was not. In short, we must either conceive him not only the greatest fool, but the greatest wretch, on whom was ever stamped the form of humanity; or, that he was a religious maniac, who wrote and wrote about a deluded creature, till he arrived at that height of madness that he believed himself the very object whom he had been all along describing. And, in order to escape from an ideal tormentor, committed that act for which, according to the tenets he embraced, there was no remission, and which consigned his memory and his name to everlasting detestation.


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Some carbamazepine warnings and precautions to be aware of include potential drug interactions, the safety of taking carbamazepine while nursing or pregnant, and people who should not take carbamazepine at all. Among the conditions that you should tell your healthcare provider about prior to taking the drug are heart disease, thyroid problems, and glaucoma. Among the people who should not take carbamazepine are those who have had bone marrow depression and those who are allergic to tricyclic antidepressants.
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Also let your healthcare provider know if you are:
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As you may have heard, Yahoo! has begun a program to recycle dormant user names. On the 15th of August they will start reissuing Yahoo! IDs that have been inactive for more than twelve months. I recently published a blog post on the DMA Email Marketing Council blog discussing some of the wider issues of this program. I won't rehash all of the details here but instead focus on the practical implications for our clients.
Starting on Monday of this week, Yahoo! started hard bouncing the email addresses that will be reallocated. It is imperative that you ensure that all Yahoo! addresses in your database have been mailed before the 15th of August deadline. If this happens naturally through the course of your normal email program than you have little to worry about in the short term.
If you will not send an email to every Yahoo! account before 15 August, then these are the 6 key steps you should take to reach at least the customers who have a forwarding rule set up (and will therefore see these emails):
- Develop a special email communication to reach out to your Yahoo! base. Ideally the email will generate an open or a click so you know that the Yahoo! account is still active. I would suggest this email takes a very matter of fact approach detailing the changes at Yahoo! and encourages the recipient to log into their Yahoo! account to keep it current
- This might also be a good time to capture a better email address from
- the recipient. For the recipients who have not opened and clicked in more than twelve months, you will want to use a very strong subject line to get them to open this email. Don't forget to include the Yahoo! email address in the body copy of your email in case the recipient automatically forwards your messages to another account.
- Prioritise those Yahoo! addresses that have not opened or clicked in over twelve months.
- Identify those users who both log-in using a Yahoo! address and have not opened or clicked on an email in over twelve months. If these accounts get reassigned, the new owner will be able to access your customer's account which poses a security risk for them and a nightmare for you.
- If you have a log-in on your site that uses email address, then you might also want to include a pop-up warning whenever a person logs in using a Yahoo! account encouraging to keep that account current.
What about unsubscribers?
One of the questions, I have been asked quite a bit when discussing this with clients is whether this email can be treated as a service message and therefore be sent to addresses that have unsubscribed. If your site has a log-in and personal or credit card data is stored behind that log-in then I would say yes with the usual caveat that you cannot use this as a chance to do guerrilla marketing. If on the other hand, you have the recipients email address for marketing purposes only then this message cannot be considered a service message and should only go to your opt-in list.
- Lastly, don't just focus on .co.uk and .com addresses but remember all the various forms of Yahoo! address such as:
- Yahoo.fr
- Rocketmail.com
- etc.
Given the global proliferation of email and the addresses that go with that, I suspect that this will become a regular part of the email marketing landscape. Better to get a strategy in place and tested now, so you are ready whenever this issue comes along.
This post came courtesy of dotMailer and was originally written by Skip Fidura over on the dotMailer blog.
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How To Reduce DOMS After A Big Race
Training for a race can be exhausting and painful. When you put your body through intense workouts each day, it is going to respond with soreness and fatigue. This is true for both experienced and new runners.
Have you ever completed a long run and felt great all day, only to wake up the next morning stiff and sore? You are probably experiencing Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS). DOMS is your body's reaction to overexertion, and it causes tight, painful muscle movements that makes even the thought of exercise seem impossible.
Follow these tips to help reduce DOMS and stick to your routine!
Listen to Your Body
If you are going to demand an entire race (whether it's a marathon, half marathon, 10K, or quick 2-mile jog) from your body, your body will make demands of its own.
Listen to your body. Don't ignore pain, don't ignore fatigue, and don't ignore dehydration. If you do, your body won't perform the way you want or need it to.
Warm Up
Take the time to warm up properly. Try to get a good dynamic stretch. Dynamic stretches stretch muscles by improving immediate range of motion—unlike static stretches (like the butterfly stretch) that prohibit immediate flexibility. Most dynamic stretches require a partner for assistance, as force needs to be applied.
If you want to achieve a dynamic stretch but don't have a partner to offer assistance, try a stretching tool like the TheraBand Stretch Strap. Research shows that the Stretch Strap is as effective at increasing range of motion and improving flexibility as traditional partner stretching.
Warming topical analgesics are also great for warming up and preparing muscles for a long run. Topicals like Perform Atomic Heat are great for relieving any pain or soreness you may have, so you can exercise without the distraction.
Once you're sure you're warm, you can exercise comfortably knowing your muscles have received the proper attention they need.
Typical recovery articles talk about using ice to reduce any swelling and inflammation you may have after a run.
Perform Cooling Gel is like the girlfriend ice brings to a family reunion that everyone ends up liking more than ice.
Just like ice, Perform works to cool the skin and reduce pain. But it does this without making you lug an ice bag around the house, and it lasts up to four hours. Apply to any painful area, and you can forget about the pain and focus on your training.
Feet feeling especially sore after a run? Try the Perform Foot Roller Kit, which includes Perform Pain Reliever and a TheraBand Foot Roller, to give your feet a cooling and relaxing massage. The best part? You can freeze the Foot Roller for an even greater cooling sensation.
Rest, Rest, Rest
Don't burn yourself out by going to bed late, waking up at 4 a.m. and training your heart out every day. You need rest to encourage muscle recovery and allow your body to repair itself. And who doesn't love sleep?!
Don't underestimate the importance of proper warm up and recovery practices. If you don't focus on what you do before and after exercise, you might not be able to enjoy your run. Follow these tips to make sure your next race is a success, and remember to listen to your body!


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Bluesy soft-clip and nasty hard-clip tube-style distortion, all in one effect pedal for a great price.
For many, many years you've basically had 2 choices for your overdrive and distortion pedals. You could either get "Soft-clipped" Bluesy, sligh...
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According to Fulltone's [website](http://www.fulltone.com/artists/scott-henderson), Scott uses a Plimsoul pedal. "And then, if I wanted a high gain solo, I use two or three different ones. I use mainly the Klon Centaur and I use a Maxon SD-9 and a Fulltone PlimSoul. Those are my three favorite distortion pedals." - [Guitar.com](https://www.guitar.com/articles/scott-henderson-interview-effected-fusion)more
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"On the ground I have a bunch of pedals: the BCM Brian May, a whiteface Rat reissue, a Menatone Blue Collar overdrive, a Fulltone Plimsoul, a Line 6 M9, a Fulltone Clyde wah, a Boss RC-30 looper and the TC Flashback delay – but that's the one you can buy only through Pro Guitar Shop.com. They call it the Alter Ego. I also have the Strymon El Capistan tape echo."more
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Bluesy soft-clip and nasty hard-clip tube-style distortion, all in one effect pedal for a great price.
For many, many years you've basically had 2 choices for your overdrive and distortion pedals. You could either get "Soft-clipped" Bluesy, slightly compressed-type overdrive pedals, or you could get "Hard-Clipped" type distortion pedals.
Now, the Fulltone PlimSoul guitar effects pedal offers both distortion and overdrive for a great price.
The Fulltone PlimSoul guitar pedal has those softer, bluesey, compressed capabilities but also has a second stage that you can roll in with the turn of a little dial to add that firmer, crunchier, British output tube-style Distortion. What's more is you not only hear and feel it-you can see the Fulltone pedal reacting to your every mood via a fiery LED that glows brighter and dimmer depending on how distorted it is and how hard you're hitting it.
It's touch sensitive, cleans up with the guitar's volume control, sounds superb with either humbuckers or single coils. And with a 500kOhm input impedance and ideal super low 10K output impedance, the Fulltone PlimSoul plays nice with other effects pedals. It goes from very clean to very dirty, giving your tone a vast range of tonal control to customize to your liking.
The Fulltone overdrive/distortion pedal can blend both soft clip/hard clip distortion types, or isolate one or the other. The sound possibilities are truly endless.
This Fulltone guitar pedal offers extremely good sustain/feedback qualities, just the right amount of mids and bottom, great touch sensitivity, dynamics, and all those in-between shades available created using your guitar's volume control.
Have had this for a couple of months and has been great to plug into any amplifier and can always dial in a great tone for blues, hard rock and everything else.
Heart of my sound, use it with 18v to have more dynamic range. With my strat, Blues pover solo, My setting is level 10 o'clock, Sustain 2 o'clock, Hi cut 3 o'clock. Stage 2 some times i blend in just a touch.
I really can soak in the sound from this pedal. It has a very narrow range of awesome in my setup, but I've found the sweet spot and it is a languid pot o' honey. Such a narrow range... having spent more time with this pedal, I rarely use it. Perhaps with another rig it would reach its full potential, but with my current setup, not so much. ~m
Probably the best sounding allround drive pedal I have ever owned. Sold because I'm saving for a helix.
I was looking for a Jeff beck vibe in a pedal. The PlimSoul nailed it. Is touch sensitive, When using Single Coils or Humbucker pickups, Cleans up with the guitar's volume control. The Stage 2 to my ears is more like a blend for amount of gain with stage one.
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I've eaten at over 25 Chinese restaurants over the past few weeks & these are the 5 must Visit Chinese restaurants in Vancouver you should start with
Browsing: 30 Days Of CNY
Gather a group of friends & head to Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot, it is family style dining & cooking experience that you have to try.
East meets West, that's how I describe Wild Rice New Westminster. Chinese ingredients and techniques but with a North American interpretation
Dinner at Red Ginger Restaurant is perfect for an easy night out. The prices are good and the food is perfect for those not wanting to try the exotic side of Chinese cuisine.
The best wontons in Vancouver are at Old Buddies Seafood Restaurant in Richmond. Whether you order the deep fried ones or Wonton soup you'll be happy.
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This is my first, very quick, comment on the book. I am trying to get ahead, deliberately, because I was always a swot but also because I can be a slow reader who is constantly distracted by life and other miseries.
Anyway, I have motored ahead today and I just want to comment on how fantastic the book is shaping out to be. Personally, I find the Dickensian style gratifyingly easy to read and being able to translate the odd bit of Latin makes me feel clever (like I said, I was always a swot). I am completely drawn into the story which is both incredibly well set out and intriguing, the more you read the greater the mystery and the thicker the plot. I'm kind of glad that the book is as long as it is! I have high hopes for the rest.
I am very much looking forward to sharing thoughts with the others reading it at the moment. I hope they are enjoying it as much as I am!
Also, in the 52 books a year stakes, I reckon this counts for at least 5 separate entries.
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Question: What am I ?
Answer: A question!
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Question: There is a 5 gallon and a 3 gallon box. You also have a hose with unlimited water. How are you gonna make the 5 gallon have 4 gallons using your items? (You do not know the exact measure measurements of a gallon)
Answer: You fill the five gallon up and pour it into the 3 gallon. The dump the 3 gallon out and pour what was left in the 5 gallon into the 3 gallon so that you have 2 gallons in the 3 gallon. Then fill the 5 gallon up and pour it into the 3 gallon to fill it up. Now you have 4 gallons in the 5 gallons.
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Question: During what month do people sleep the least?
Answer: February, it's the shortest month after all.
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Question: When is 99 more than 100?
Answer: A microwave.Generally when you run a microwave for '99' it runs for 1 minute and 39 seconds. '100' runs for 1 minute.
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Question: There were 2 doors. Behind the 1 door, is hell and behind the other door, is heaven but you don't know which door will take you to heaven. In front of them, there were 2 brothers, which is guarding the door. One of the brother always lie and the other one always tell the truth. Of course you don't know who is lying and who is not. You only get 1 question to ask one of them to figure out which door leads to heaven. What question you might ask? Remember you only get to ask 1 question. it means that you can't ask one question each of them. that will be 2 questions. You only ask 1 question to any of them and no more. How do you do that?
Answer: Go up to one of the guy and ask this question, " Hello, which door that your brother will point if I ask him which way is the heaven." Then take the other door. Don't enter the door that he was pointing. This question will work for both of them because if you ask this question to the truth guy, he will point the hell because he knows that his brother will point hell and if you asked to the liar, he'll still point hell because he knows that his brother will point to heaven door, so he lied. That's why you take the other door.
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Question: How many animals of each kind did Moses bring on the ark?
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Like humans, bearded dragons sleep through the night, whether they're in the wild or in captivity. Their day and night cycle is called the photoperiod. Their sleeping time habits are dictated by their environment, which can change day to day. By studying the few sleeping habits that remain constant among bearded dragons in the wild, we can better understand how to treat them in captivity.
Sand Bedding
Bearded dragons are naturally found in the deserts, grasslands and woodlands of Australia; therefore their bedding can vary depending on their location. Among those environments, sand is one of the most common and comfortable bedding options for a bearded dragon. Sand is soft against their belly and retains the sun's heat which keeps the lizard warm throughout the night. In captivity, sand is an excellent option for a bearded dragon's habitat.
Bearded dragons will often fall asleep right after eating a meal, so they use their sleeping time to digest their meal. No matter what time of day or night they are sleeping, a bearded dragon will usually find a warm spot, often a sun-drenched rock or branch, to make their bed. A bearded dragon in captivity will need rocks and a heat lamp in their habitat to accommodate this.
A bearded dragons' sleep habits are directly dictated by daylight. In the wild, their photoperiod varies with the seasons. In summer, a bearded dragon will stay awake 14 hours day and sleep for 10 hours at night. During winter, this pattern is reversed. To mimic these light patterns for pet bearded dragons, a timed light and heater can be installed in their vivarium.
Sleeping Position
Bearded dragons fall asleep very quickly, and so those that are kept in captivity can get themselves into some very strange positions at night because they don't have a dusk-period to their day. A bearded dragon in a vivarium will generally fall asleep in whichever position they are in, when the lights suddenly go off. To help a bearded dragon pet get into a more comfortable position before sleeping, have their habitat light set to a timer and a dimmer.
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Long Beach Symphony Orchestra Presents Uncorked! A Celebration of Fine Wine and Food
2010-09-03 · By Editor
If you love fine wine and fabulous food, don't miss the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra's annual Uncorked! event September 19, overlooking the water in Spinnaker Bay.
Uncorked! is a waterside al fresco wine tasting featuring a variety of fine wines (including champagne and dessert wines) with a white wine selection presented by The Wine Crush, plus a sampling of sensational cuisine from more than 30 of the most popular restaurants and caterers in Long Beach. This year's event also includes a beer garden, infused olive oil tasting by We Olive, and live jazz music by BADJ, and an opportunity drawing for fabulous prizes including two round trip tickets on JetBlue Airways.
The Uncorked! event is September 19, 2010 from 4 to 6 p.m. in Spinnaker Bay. Spinnaker Bay is off Eliot St, between Bellflower Blvd and Nieto Ave, on the north side of Marine Stadium.
No street parking will be provided. Enter Boathouse Lane to park. The Big Red Bus shuttle service will be available 3:45 – 6:15 pm
Tickets to Uncorked! are $75 per person. Dress is Resort Casual. For more information, call (562) 436-3203 ext. 228, or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Uncorked! is presented by Ovation!, the volunteer support group of the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra. All proceeds benefit the music and education programs of the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra.
Donors and participants for this year's Uncorked! include At Last Café, The Auld Dubliner, Babette's Feast, Bono's, Brulée, Buono's Pizzeria, Buster's Beach House, Café Piccolo, California Pizza Kitchen, Chef Matt Reyburn, Chili's, Enrique's, Farmers & Merchants Bank, Forbidden City, Frenchy's Bistro, George's Greek Café, Jimmy's Fish & Grill, La Strada, Lasher's, Legends, K Pasta, Magic Lamp, McKenna's On The Bay, Michael's on Naples, Mimi's Café, MoonDance Catering, Naples Gourmet Grocer, Naples Rib Company, Open Sesame, P.F. Chang's, Polly's Gourmet Coffee, Rossmoor Pastries, Sunnin Lebanese Café, Sushi of Naples, Sushi Studio, Thiptara, Trader Joe's, Vintage Tea Leaf, We Olive, and The Yard House.
The Uncorked! committee includes Bobbie Cusato, Mary and Lewis Ebersole, Nancy Gallegos, Jamey Gallegos, Donna Hancock, Kari Regan, Ursula & Garth Rice, Susan Rose, Cathryn and Doug Smyth, and Miep van Tyen.
Major sponsors for Uncorked! include American Rentals, JetBlue Airways, The Big Red Bus, Seaside Printing, Lewis & Mary Ebersole, Jack & Barbara Irvin, Brian & Vickie Maginnis, Spinnaker Bay Home Owners Association, Spinnaker Bay Slip Owners Association.
Special thanks to Peter Joseph of The Big Red Bus for providing transportation from the parking area to the event.


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Mandy Moore's Mixed Martial Arts Video
I'm not going to lie, sometimes, I'm a little slow. Yesterday, I was sitting in my living room writing a post while half paying attention to the television that was on the background. I had it on FUSE and Mandy Moore came on to talk to whoever was hosting their countdown show. Blah, blah, blah… they introduced her new video.
So I looked up because, hey, it's Mandy Moore. The video opened in some martial arts gym. Nothing clicked. She was looking pretty good standing in the corner wearing a short trench coat. Still, nothing clicked. I thought, "ha, I could post this video because it kind of has something to do with MMA. lolz." But why is this video taking place in an MMA academy? Finally, the wheels started turning and I remembered that Mandy Moore loves the UFC. She's always at the shows in Vegas. Then Chuck Liddell walks into the gym, painted toe nails and all.
Suddenly Mandy Moore opens up her trench coat to reveal a little dress for a brief moment, closes her coat again and kicks The Iceman in the nuts. Then she bounces. End scene.
They went back to the interview and the host obviously wasn't a big MMA guy. He asked something along the lines of "UFC? What? Why? That's kind of weird and random, right?" Then he said he gets bored when they're rolling around on the ground. What a loser, right!? The music video is after the jump. You know, in case my shot-by-shot re-imagining wasn't descriptive enough for you.
Update: I forgot how WordPress sucks when you're trying to work with any video besides YouTube. I hope clicking somewhere else to watch the newest Mandy Moore joint doesn't ruin anyone's day. Here's the video.
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Barron precisava de um novo design de logo e criou um concurso na 99designs.
Um vencedor foi selecionado entre 76 designs enviados por 30 designers freelancers.
I need a modern attention getting logo for ValueRents.com. The site will be a home rental site for Renters, Landlords and Brokers.
Desired Color Scheme:
Designers Choice
Desired Style:
I like clean vector designs (but I need a high res raster file as well). It needs to be eye catching and memorable.
Accepted File Formats:
Vector & PSD
ValueRents.com is a website (not currently up) that will give renters rent credit towards the purchase of any house. It will also be a place that landlords will go to get property management services a la carte for their properties.
The idea is simply adding more value for everyone involved with Rental Property.
Please submit only original art. I may close the competition early if I have a clear winner but I won't choose a winner until everyone who has a posted that they will be entering a design has done so.
I don't want to lock people in too much with ideas but I do like logos that are simple but communicate the ideas quickly. Check out move.com and rent.com for what I mean.
Things I've noticed so far.
1. It doesn't have to have a house for the graphic, feel free to play up the idea of the value as an option.
2. I really like strong line work so that the graphic stands well on its own even before adding the color. Definately like the vector stuff.
3. I like when the graphic integrate well with the text visually.
4. Everyone uses little houses which isn't a horrible idea since it is a real estate business but I'd like to see something different that emphasizes the value and is still simple.
I will try to post feedback as soon as possible.
Thanks to all participants.
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The upcoming LG V20 has recently made headlines following an alleged leak that was posted on Reddit. According to the reports, the leaked details revealed the new smartphone's pricing information and launch plans including its availability, promotions and pre-order schedule. There are speculations saying that the handset may arrive on T-Mobile in the United States as the leaked information was shared on the company's subReddit.
A Redditor that is connected to the company shared the leaked details to T-Mobile subReddit, which could indicate the arrival of the handset in the U.S.
Related : LEAKED LG V20 leaked renders from every angle
Redditor, Jordanpeterson234512, claims that he was also the one who leaked the important details about the new Samsung Galaxy Note 7's arrival on the same mobile carrier.
"Hey guys, I leaked a few weeks back the Note 7 bonuses on here, forgot my temp login but I got some new stuff for you guys," Jordanpeterson234512 said on his Reddit post. "No final release date as of yet, but more than likely September 23rd considering it is still the temp date."
The post also suggested that the upcoming LG V20 will come with multiple bonuses. Bonus 1 will include "Extra battery and Enhanced Hand Grip." Bonus 2 includes a Memory Module Attachment, while Bonus 3 will give users one year subscription of Hulu streaming and 3 Vudu movie rentals.
ALSO READ : LG V20 to be the first smartphone with Quad DACs
Jordanpeterson234512 ended his post by saying: "As usual, will be here for an hour or so for any questions. I have not seen the phone at all, this is just documentation."
According to Techno Buffalo, the device will come out with a $650 price tag and preorders will start on Sept. 14. Some people may find the leaked information legit; however, it is important to take these details as rumors and speculations until LG decides to confirm them.
As of the moment, the company has maintained its silence with regard to the rumored release of its new smartphone.
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Deep Fritz 14 has very similar characteristics to Robbolito...Ippo and FireBird.
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Deep Fritz 14 has very similar characteristics to Robbolito...Ippo and FireBird.
Deep Fritz 14, which is based on Pandix (a private engine)
Perhaps we have all assumed this to be the case because of the author's involvement but I did not see anything in the Chessbase advertisement confirming it was so.
The DF14 w32 engine has very similar characteristics to Robbolito 021Q MP including failing to clear hash between positions when a position test set is run. Also confirmed when it is shown the solution to a problem, taken back, hash cleared and it immediately solves the position it failed on previously until the GUI is unloaded/reloaded when it goes back to failing to solve. The position solving failures also look very similar to Robolitto but of course some tweaks here and there can make it look a little different.
I thought there were similarities to the Ippo family when I looked at the DF14 64 bit engine in Windows 7. In that case it looked similar to Fire(bird) 2.2 MP but again some differences. Not aware of how to run a similarity test with the engine being native to the Chessbase GUI.
Nothing wrong in this but from my perspective in W7 I've got a 64 bit GUI with the same file handling issues as DF13 GUI and a 64 bit engine that seems to be an Ippo variant that would otherwise have been free. In XP Pro 64 bit I've got a w32 GUI and engine that does not have the file handling issues but again the engine seems a w32 Ippo variant. The 64 bit engine also crashed during a Noomen2012 opening lines engine vs engine match. More concerned about the failure to install the 64 bit GUI and engine in XP Pro 64 bit.
The absence of the previously included Autoplayer for engine vs engine matches is also a big disappointment that really kills the need for another Fritz GUI for me.
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Re: Deep Fritz 14 has very similar characteristics to Robbolito...Ippo and FireBird.
this is chessbase's desperate move to be ranked with the top engines. for several years now fritz engines areleft behind. now they buy another engine and rename it fritz. damn. it means that this new fritz engine is not fritz at all. its like a third party engine. and yes it is heavier to the system than any previous fritz version in game analysis, ive got a move slow down (rook from a8 to a1 example) when using fritz 14 engine so I wont use fritz engine aymore. at first I thought my PC just slowed down becos I have torrent at the background etc. but no, I switched to deep fritz 13 and it wont slow down my GUI. damn chessbase. why can't they develop their own chess engine?! private programmers who doesn't have finalcial backbone like Richard Vida, can even develop a strong engine. then why can't chessbase? this is stupid. it's no longer fritz.
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Home automation is a dynamic concept that includes a wide range of security gadgets and software systems that are constantly getting updated and innovated. The automation systems and security units that are currently sold in the markets make use of latest technology sensors and detectors. In this review, we will be considering some of the important aspects of outdoor automation that can protect your home from intruders.
Garage door security units
For protecting your expensive vehicles from theft and vandalism, you need special security arrangements for your garage door. If you have installed a conventional garage door with a normal lock, then it is about time to replace it with an electric door that can be operated using a remote control or programmable gate opener. Automatic garage gates are equipped with powerful gate motors that control the functionality and speed of the gate. Automatic gates can be easily integrated with advanced security alarms, intercom systems, and keypad access controls.
Driveway gate automation
You might have constructed strong walls to protect your property, but your home is not theft-proof until you have a strong security system for your driveway gate. For better control and advanced security systems, you need to install an electric gate that opens and closes automatically to allow vehicles and pedestrians as per your security settings and electronic locking system. Gate automation systems are available for all types of gates and shutters. Depending on your requirement you can opt for a sliding gate or a swing gate. Different types of advanced swing gate motors are available for operating single swing gates as well as bi-parting swing gates of various designs and sizes.


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Established by local volunteers, businesses, and Surbiton residents in 2012, the Surbiton Food Festival has since grown to a spectacular community celebration and flagship event. We are proud of the way it has brought the town to life through its culinary talent, with 2018 seeing over 40 local businesses taking part and over 6500 people attending 23 events and demonstrations. Complementing the traditional showpiece occasions of The Seething Freshwater Sardine Festival, the Surbiton Village Fete, and The Community Sports Day and Dog Show, a range of local businesses and entrepreneurs across the town, from pizza chains to solo bakers, come together each year to offer samples, deals, workshops, and discounts to the people of Surbiton and beyond.
The Surbiton Food Festival is made possible by the talent and application found within our town, and the dedication and commitment of hundreds of local volunteers.
Sunday 5th May
1.00pm – 6.00pm
The Seething Freshwater Sardine Festival
Claremont Gardens, The Crescent KT6 4BN
One of Surbiton's finest ancient traditions has now been firmly embedded into its Food Festival. Since sardines were reintroduced to the Thames in 2005, following decades of regrettable absence, the community's finest fishermen have been selected each year to deliver the Mighty Catch, witnessed by stunned onlookers from miles around. This is followed immediately by the always-spectacular Seething Villagers' Sardine Procession, with the magic of the inevitably epic trawl celebrated at the annual Seething Freshwater Sardine Festival & BBQ, taking place over the course of the day. Bands and entertainment complement the fishy delights, arts and crafts help bring out the town's creative side, and a well served bar ensures everyone is able to thank the town's fisherman heroes by buying them a drink.
All day [1.00pm – 6.00pm]: Food, stalls, entertainment & charity bar at Claremont Gardens
3.00pm – The famous Mighty Catch at Queen's Promenade by Raven's Ait island
3.30pm – Seething Villagers' Sardine Procession from Queen's Promenade to Claremont Gardens
4.00pm – Sardine BBQ at Claremont Gardens
Saturday 11th – Sunday 12th May
12.00pm – 6.00pm
The Surbiton Village Fête
St Andrew's Square, KT6 4EA
A celebration of the enormous diversity offered by our local community. With stalls dotted across St Andrew's Square, punters have the freedom to sample almost any food they can think of, with a strong musical line up of local bands and artists providing the soundtrack. Meanwhile a wide range of businesses, from Pizza Express to Naturally Chinese, will be running demonstrations and workshops for adults and children, while everyone has a means of getting involved through the huge range of culinary competitions listed within.
Of course we couldn't have all of this without the finest brewers in town having their say. The Lamb, The Antelope, and The Black Lion have joined forces to deliver London's only Dry Hopped Beer Festival, serving a beautiful range of ales, all from CAMRA-recognised Local Suppliers and with all profits going to charity.
Saturday 18th May
12.00pm – 4.00pm
Seething Community Sports Day, Picnic and Fun Dog Show
Victoria Recreation Ground, Balaclava Road, KT6 5JL
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Sports events are complemented by the obligatory brilliant stalls, entertainment, and bar, while the Fun Dog Show presents canines the opportunity to enter the spirit of friendly competition.


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This is a list of current development priorities. Although pretty much the entire game is planned out, I try to keep this list to only a few releases ahead instead of the entire thing. URR is currently (finally!) transitioning out of worldbuilding and into gameplay. Objectives with a strike-through are completed.
0.8, the largest release ever, mid-late 2017:
– Early NPC implementation!
– NPC schedules, occupations, movement and pathfinding.
– Important NPCs are abstracted out, tracked, spawn correctly, and perform their schedules correctly.
– Conversations – greetings, rumours, questions, information.
– NPC look-up information, clothing, appearance, etc.
– Face generation for NPCs, 10m+ possibilities.
– Upgraded/optimized timing/scheduling system.
– Improvements to city districts, civilization variation, etc.
– Reworking of civilization policies and stronger integration with cities.
– Castle generation.
– All remaining NPC classes not present in the 0.8 release, such as gladiators, explorers, inquisitors, judges, regents, and so forth, with appropriate dialogue generation and schedules.
– Weapon and armour generation for all civilizations.
– Greater facial variation.
– Greater variation in speech.
– Ability for NPCs to "tell stories".
– Ability to interact with nomadic caravans & mountain passes.
– Ability to use trade lanes to travel across the ocean.
– Implementation of financial city-travel strategy layer.
– Procedural generation of coinage & exchange rates.
– Ability to buy/sell in white markets in cities & towns.
– Generation of black markets in hidden locations.
– Bartering between types of items in black markets.
– Rework flora generation, implement fauna generation.
– Creation of other cultural forms in which the central riddle/puzzle is hidden:
– Statue generation.
– Painting generation.
– Generation of books, tablets, scrolls, and prose and poetry.
– Rework history and integrate with all cultural forms.
– Reworking, improving, and developing of family trees.
– Succession laws, ranks, titles, dynasties, etc.
– Lots of other stuff…
Q: Will URR ever be moddable?
A: Nope!
Q: Will URR ever be open source?
A: Nope!
Q: Will URR contain combat?
A: Yes, but not as a focus; in contrast to many games where combat is the "default" route and other paths – conversations, magic, whatever – are secondary options for more advanced players, I want to invert this relationship. Non-combat investigation and conversations and "detective work" are the standard modes of playing, whilst combat will only be viable for the most skilled (and bold) players.
Q: When will the game be entirely finished?
A: Around 2020?
Q: Will you be making other games afterwards?
A: Oh yes. I have three shorter projects planned, each in the 2-4 year range.
Q: Can I submit content?
A: Not directly, but I'm always looking for ideas, and I've incorporated lots of player feedback to date.
Q: Will URR be multiplayer?
A: No, but I have a neat idea for a little bit of asynchronous player interaction that might appear later, if I figure out how on earth to code it.
Q: Will URR have mouse support?
A: Probably one day, but it's not a priority, and I've worked hard to optimise the keyboard control style.
Q: Will URR have sound?
A: Sound no, but music… maybe? Quite a few people have expressed interest in writing music for the game, so this might happen.
Q: When is the new version coming out?
A: Soon!