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BC's American Saloon2433 SE Powell Blvd Portland, OR 97202 Southeast Portland
(503) 232.0852
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BarFly's Review of BC's American Saloon
What used to be a classic car/Klingon bar has transformed into a hipster honkey tonk hangout. An improvement? Hard to say.Still though, the place is quite big, and makes a nice drink served by an amicable staff.
BC's American Saloon's Happy Hours
|5pm-7pm $2.50 wells, $2.50 doms, $3 micros 5-7pm
|5pm-7pm $2.50 wells, $2.50 doms, $3 micros 5-7pm
|5pm-7pm $2.50 wells, $2.50 doms, $3 micros 5-7pm
|5pm-7pm $2.50 wells, $2.50 doms, $3 micros 5-7pm
|5pm-7pm $2.50 wells, $2.50 doms, $3 micros 5-7pm
|5pm-7pm $2.50 wells, $2.50 doms, $3 micros 5-7pm
|5pm-7pm $2.50 wells, $2.50 doms, $3 micros 5-7pm
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BC's has been under new management for a couple of years, and no longer is a honkey-tonk hangout. It's become the Techno center of South East Portland, with two of the best parties in town, and talent from San Francisco, Seattle, and LA playing regularly - for free!
First Friday of the month is Static, put on by Subsensory Records. They've been running their party for almost a year and a half, and have a loyal crowd of regulars that supports their rotating lineup of DJs. This is Portland's best techno night.
Fourth friday of the month is Flash, hosted by Nude Photo Music - another local dance music label. Featuring djs and live performers from the label, its been running for 5mos, and getting more and more popular. Great night to catch some deep techno, tech-house, deep house, and minimal from world-class DJs and producers that are getting a lot of attention world-wide.
Obviously - if you don't like techno or house, you're not going to like these nights. No hip hop, no pop - just dance music. But if that's what you're looking for, both nights are great.
Let's not forget the lovely bartender, Faith, makes some mean cocktails for cheap, and Jorge cooks up some delicious tacos in the kitchen!
Disclosure - I'm the promoter for Flash, and run the label Nude Photo Music.
I love Fridays at BCs, except the smoke. The music is f***ing great though, I love the dubstep and DnB nights. UndaDawgs Crew keeps it tight!!!! Check it out if you're into electronic music. BC's Fridays.
My buddy started Pulp Friction on Friday nights and I must say its taken a while to grow, but it has! The music is good. Great sound system and good price on well drinks. I still think there needs to be more specials, but I don't think the owner wants to hear it. I used to book one night a month and Bcs (for DnB) and the place would get so packed that you could not breath. So...if you don't like electronic music and a bunch of smoke then I would avoid this place. Fridays go off. I don't usually go there any other days, but I am sure people are trying to do things there other nights!
edit: Now usually every Fri its packed.
BC's is under new ownership and is no longer a country bar!! Happy Hour 5-7, food and drink specials.
Tue: Karaoke Wed: MonkeyZero DJ's+belly dancers+ladies night Thur: DJ Audio Fri: Pulp Friction Sun: FREE Texas Hold'm
Think middle class neighborhood club and bar.
My name IS Devin. I'm a patron and one of the Wed DJs. Not trying to be a shill, just wanted to update the venue info.
this might sound strange but m looking for someone who might have worked at the bar a few months ago, her name was leah and she had brown eyes, about 5'6'', possibly a server bartender. if you know of whom i speak, please let me know because ive been trying to reach her for some time. thanks, email@example.com
just quite didn't get the pieces together, but better than most bars in inner southeast by far
Though we sank our heart and soul into that bar, BC's is closed now. Thanks for your support. Go to www.myspace.com/bcsamericansaloon to get the scoop and read all the awesome comments from our supporters - national bands, regulars, etc. viva la honky tonk!! Aly Star, Booker.
Marvin? Here's the real scoop: When I was there, the waitresses there were energetic and friendly. The whiskey was strong, the beer was cold, and the Chicken Strips were GREAT. I got to hang and play music with some friends I hadn't seen in a while...we had a blast. I have a number of friends who play at BC's on a regular basis. Those are some plusses. I'll not get involved in bashing a place where my friends play, personal opinions aside.
Ha! That's where I saw the term. I had to look it up. I started driving a truck after 9th grade, so to me that's a ten dollar word. I don't live around there, but next time I pass through let's hook up and have a cold one...on me.
I really like this place. I like it because it feels like a real, modern day Honky Tonk. That's right, like you'd expect to find in the South Carolina backwoods, or, God forbid, Beaverton without the threat of attack (though I have witnessed a couple of ass-whoopings in the parking lot). Complete with authentic blue-collar working types pecking away at the touch-screen video games mounted on the bar and enough smoke to gag the regulars at Hal's, BC's doesn't have the contrived air of the Duff's manufactured "Daddy-O" or Sabala's white-trash chic (bars in which I've invested heavily by the way). BC's is where I go to get away from Portland's hipper-than-thou ubiquity and still hang out with folks under 65. So what if it used to cater to Disco dancing Klingons (did I really just write that?). Where else would you hear Molly Hatchet, 2 Live Crew and Lucinda Williams from one DJ? Where else would you want to?
hmm.. that term 'pseudo honky tonk' sounds strangely familiar..a comment left on Duff's myspace site?? way to be anonymous, "Marvin"..
Blue Moon Highway 11/25/2005 9:15:00 PM
Best of places to play in Portland. Musicians always feel welcome at Duff's. There are other new places...psuedo Honky Tonks...don't be fooled.
Aplace for psuedo honky tonk posers. It takes more than a John Wayne cut out standing in the corner to make a place a real Honky Tonk. They used to do Klingon Karaoke, and will do whatever they need to make a buck...if this doesn't fly...and I don't think it will, they'll be into something else...a flavor of the month.
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Australian model Miranda Kerr and her ex-husband Orlando Bloom made a pact not to introduce their son Flynn to new girlfriends or boyfriends until they had been dating them for at least six months.
As a result, the five-year-old hasn't met many of the men and women mum and dad have dated since they split in 2013.
"(We decided) that we had to know the person for six months and feel good about them (before introducing them to Flynn)," the 32-year-old stunner told Net-a-Porter's weekly digital magazine The EDIT, revealing her son has met her latest love, Snapchat founder Evan Spiegel.
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Hello Saturday! It's about that time of the week when you're getting ready to maybe go out with your mates, have a little fun. BUT…It seems like every man and his dog is doing the"dry January"thing this year. Hat's off to you if you're the one in your party bunch that's taken on the infamous "Dryatholon" this January! You've just gone past your mid point so kudos to you if you've kept strong and resisted the urge to get the booze flowing. It's probably about this point (especially on a Saturday night) where you might be more tempted to reach for that drink.
Personally I can appreciate the good intention of the challenge. I did it a couple of times myself and felt the real health benefits of limiting alcohol consumption. I opted out this year with an intention to continue a health lifestyle throughout the months. If I fancy a glass of wine or so at the weekend then I'll have one (and the rest). In general I stick to an easy rule. No drinking in the week apart from maybe Fridays and Saturdays. I feel this is an amount where I enjoy a drink or two but don't continue the trend. It also means I'm not tempted to binge the second January is out – especially given my early February birthday!
If you are on the "Dry January" thaaaang, good for you. I still think it's a great way to damage control those Christmas drink-a-thons. It's also a great way to set your intentions for a healthy year ahead. However, if the "I'll just have tap water please" is getting a little tired by now (think of the cost savings…and not to mention THAT beautiful bod!) then here's a few ideas to help you keep hydrated throughout the "Dryathlon".
- Get an "Infruition" – Try out this cracking bit of kit. I've only recently had the pleasure of trying one. Its a fantastic bit of kit and a fitty (and dryathloners) best friend! By adding your favourite fruits or veggies into the chamber inside the flask you can infuse your water flavour! The concoction opportunities are endless. This was a nice blend of lemon and mint, super refreshing! I'm also a massive fan of the mint and lime, hello Mojito minus the alcohol nasties! Hooray! Can't hate that. It's also a great alternative to all those flavoured water products that simply just up the sugar intake and usually come with nasty additives.
- Drink green tea – whilst your on that health kick you might as well get on that green tea kick. Green tea is filled with tons of healthy antioxidants (Matcha green tea? Even better!) Although green tea still has caffeine (so you don't need to go too nuts on the number of cups you have) it has less caffeine than coffee and will aid your hydration.
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- Order a soda and lime at the bar (sans the spirit) – This is a great trick when you're out. By drinking soda water and lime (or lemon) it helps you to feel like you're having a 'drink drink' even when you're not. The peer pressure can jog on too as they'll never know the difference. I won't tell if you don't 😉 Happy Saturday and happy healthy January team!
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Amid low global prices, Chinese oil refiners have been importing record quantities of crude in the first few months of 2016. So much so that the port of Qingdao, which handles a third of China's oil imports, is struggling to cope.
Gigantic oil tankers line up up outside Qingdao for days. Most of them are the so-called VLCCs – Very Large Crude Carriers – with a maximum capacity of 2 to 3 million barrels of oil.
"Since January, we have doubled the workload of pipelines, and raised the efficiency of road and railway transport, " Liu Jin, General Manager at the Qingdao Shihua Crude Oil Terminal said.
Even so, the port has been working at full capacity for months, a workload it has never seen before.
It takes nearly two good days to offload a fully loaded VLCC, though the company says they've managed to make it 30 percent faster.
The port of Qingdao is importing oil at an unprecedented speed of 2.5 million barrels per day, up by nearly 80 percent, compared to the same period last year. This has raised global speculation of the reasons behind China's buying frenzy.
Most of this oil has gone to 23 independent refineries, for which the Chinese government lifted a ban on oil imports in November. Before that, the only importers were the three state-owned oil enterprises: CNPC, Sinopec and CNOOC.
With two thirds of its oil supplies coming from abroad, China's strategic oil reserve can only last 40 days, far below the international standard of 90.
While the country is quickly buying oil, some experts say it is more of a positive factor for the global economic recovery. Liu Baocheng of the University of International Business and Economics feels the situation is very different than just five years ago.
"The oil supply is more ample. There is continuous discovery of oil fields, and the U.S. is using more shale oil and gas. So the whole world, particularly the U.S., do not even take China as a rival, but as a savior," Baocheng said.
But for the port of Qingdao, the most crucial issue is to deal with congestion. With another 83 gigantic oil tankers reportedly bound for Qingdao, the port says it will take at least another month before the congestion starts to ease.
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Real Estate Tips: Quick Staging when you are selling your homeFriday, March 9th, 2012
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Make the entrance inviting
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Wood heats twice, Robert Frost said, once chopping, once burning.
I think my math is better.
I say the memory of wood-getting
years and years later
heats once more our hearts.
On a summer's day,
wearing chocolate brown cotton gloves too big for us
and long-sleeved shirts to save us scratches on the arms,
we ride with Dad in the old clunker pickup
with the whiskey flask under the driver's seat
up to Mount Fanny.
Driving up a fanny makes us sisters laugh
a joke we're sure is safe from the adult next to us,
his ears immune to silly twitter.
Dust follows us like beggars trying to join our family.
The whole valley below appears checkerboarded
between the tree branches.
Our house disappears, even the roof.
Alongside the dirt logging road
there lies a pile of slash that will keep us warm next winter
if we work for it now.
That's our first lesson:
Things desired do not drop into our laps.
The next step after wanting is work.
Sawdust chunks decorate the sky in arcs
as the chain saw grunts, catches, and growls into action.
Insects dining on rot and human sweat join the dance.
Our slapping, no deterrent, seems to amuse them.
Chainsaw smoke stinks up the air.
After the stove-sized chunking
Dad wields the axe and the wedge.
The sleeves of his blue workshirt rolled up above his elbows,
his muscles and sinews,
say this is a man who works,
this is a man who keeps his family warm in winter.
This is what a man is.
His arms are mahogany but we can see the glimpse of
untouched creamy skin just under the sleeve.
This is our dad too—tough outside, but tender underneath.
We've seen him cry with his tongue pressed behind his teeth
and we like this about him though we don't talk about it.
This is our second lesson:
People are not always what they seem at first glance.
As a section of log becomes quarters and eighths,
the sweet smell of what's held secret under bark
seeps from each crackle of wedge's split.
Dad stops and blows the dust from his nose on his big, red and black hankie.
Now comes our turn. One girl throws, one stacks, and the pile grows a cord at a time.
We're clumsy, better suited to the kitchen, and Dad barks instructions.
No soft, sweet talk here.
The V's are fit into openings of the tops already packed
so that the stack won't fall over on the bumpy ride home.
The third lesson: If we don't get it right, we do it again.
This is only practice for the final stacking at home.
From the cooler we take a slug of water
in a Mason jar, or the battered tin cup, and feel the overflow
drip down our chins and chests into our cleavage.
Particles of sawdust cling to the wet and our lips
after we dry them on our arms.
We pee behind the trees, then resume our work.
How many cords of wood is the winter long?
Other men in old pickups full of wood drive by,
checking on our handiwork.
If there are boys in the car
we get interested and embarrassed,
our hair dusty and dripping.
Just a dog, we don't care.
The pickup bed stacked full and tight,
we head home, the landscape rising up,
trees and grass and swarming bugs, to meet us.
The dust comes too, joining the smoke from Dad's cigarette.
Our sweat dries and cools us.
Sometimes, if it's a good day,we all sing.
Karen Keltz 2008
Winner 4th place OSPA Spring Contest


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Bishop Michael Evans of East Anglia has died after a long battle with prostate cancer.
The 59-year-old bishop passed away on Monday evening in hospital six years after he was diagnosed with an advanced and aggressive strain of the disease. Throughout his illness he continued his work right up until his admission to hospital a few days before his death.
His death was greeted with sadness across the Catholic and wider Christian community, with Archbishop Peter Smith of Southwark saying: "Bishop Michael will be very much missed by so many people in the Archdiocese of Southwark and the Diocese of East Anglia – family, friends, laity, religious and clergy."
Born on August 10 1951 in south London, Michael Charles Evans grew up in Kent and attended Simon Langton Grammar School in Canterbury, going on to study for the priesthood at St John's Seminary, Wonersh, in Surrey.
He was ordained in the Archdiocese of Southwark in 1975 and spent two years as assistant priest at St Elizabeth's in Richmond, London, and then studied for a theology degree at London University before going back to St John's Seminary, where he lectured in doctrine.
He spent two years as vice-rector at the seminary, with the then Mgr Peter Smith, later the second Bishop of East Anglia and now Archbishop of Southwark, as rector.
He then served as parish priest at St Augustine's in Tunbridge Wells for eight years before Pope John Paul II appointed him as the third Bishop of East Anglia in 2003. On his appointment he said he was "astonished" and felt "unworthy".
In 2006 he was told that he was suffering from an aggressive form of prostate cancer, which affects many men in late middle age. But he continued to work tirelessly in the diocese despite worsening health.
In January 2011 Bishop Evans broke the news to his diocese that he did not have long to live. He wrote: "Rather than resign, I would like to continue among you as your bishop and the father of our diocesan family until this stage of my life ends. I do not know how long that will be. I am most grateful for the ways you have cared for and so prayerfully supported me in recent years. You remain very much in my thoughts and care.
"As I live now under the shadow of death, my prayer is very much that of St Paul that I may know something of the power of Christ's Resurrection and a share in his sufferings, trusting that the Lord is with me. I pray that even now I can joyfully witness something of the good news we are all called to proclaim."
Archbishop Smith said: "As a priest of the archdiocese, Michael was totally committed to his priestly ministry both as a pastoral priest and professor of theology for many years at St John's seminary.
"Having known him as a fellow student, a friend and brother priest involved in the formation of future priests, I was delighted when he was appointed as the third Bishop of East Anglia. There Bishop Michael continued that dedication, emphasising the bishop's role as a teacher of the faith and spending himself in building up the diocesan family of East Anglia.
"He was unstinting in using his time and great talents in the service of the clergy, religious and people of the diocese."
He added: "Even during his long period of ill-health, although increasingly restricted in what he was able to do, he refused to give up. I have no doubt that he will be greeted by the Lord he served so faithfully, with the words: 'Well done, good and faithful servant, enter into the Kingdom prepared for you.' "
The Rt Rev Stephen Conway, Anglican Bishop of Ely, also paid tribute. "I am very sad to learn of the death of Bishop Michael Evans," he said.
"Like Pope John Paul II, Michael's living with his illness was more eloquent than any sermon about living through human weakness the joy of Christ's Resurrection.
"He will be remembered in our prayers across the Diocese. May he rest in peace and rise in glory."
A regular writer of articles and pamphlets on theological issues, Bishop Evans always focused on ecumenical dialogue as an important part of his ministry.
From 1991 he was a member of the British Methodist/Roman Catholic Committee and in 1997 was appointed by the Pontifical Council for Christian Unity to be one of the eight Catholic members of the International Joint Commission for Dialogue.
Bishop Evans was also one of the four Christian co-presidents of the Christian-Muslim Forum established by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
A life-long supporter of Amnesty International, he left the organisation in 2007 after it came out in support of abortion, saying that "it cannot expect those of us who are just as passionate about the human rights of the unborn child to feel at ease being part of such an organisation".
Much of his priestly ministry was spent working with young people, especially older teenagers and young adults, and every year from 1984 he spent a week's retreat at the ecumenical community at Taizé in France, and as a bishop invited young adults from the diocese to accompany him.
From 1989 to 2003, he was a member of the Catholic bishops' conference Committee for priestly formation, and from 1995-2003 he was chairman of the Archdiocese of Southwark justice and peace coordinating committee.


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He attended Emmanuel College in Franklin Spring, GA. Dr. Arthur finished up his undergraduate training at UNC Chapel Hill. After marrying his wife, Cathy in 1980 they continued their education in Chapel Hill at the UNC School of Dentistry. Cathy graduated with a B.S. in Dental Hygiene in 1982. Dr. Arthur received a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in May of 1985.
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"And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding beyond measure, and breadth of mind like the sand on the seashore,"
1 Kings 4:29 ESV
Inspired by my maternal grandmother Sarah (my daughter, the creator of the art on this BLOG, is her namesake), when asked as a small child what I wanted to be, I would say a Thinker! At that point in my life, I knew nothing of The Thinker (French: Le Penseur), the bronze sculpture by Auguste Rodin. (One of my favorite art pieces and featured in one of my favorite movies, Midnight in Paris) My grandmother would tell me about the wisdom of Solomon and I longed to be a wise man. Sometimes I don't make the best decisions, but I have learned that "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight." Proverbs 9:10 ESV.


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SALT LAKE CITY - Yuck, she said. A sex scene. And right at the beginning of the show, her friend chimed in.
"Big Love," HBO's new take on a fictional polygamous family in the suburbs of this city, was on the television. The Viagra-popping Bill Henrickson (Bill Paxton) was thrashing in bed with Margene (Ginnifer Goodwin), the youngest of his three wives. The five women watching the show -- covering their eyes during the sex scenes, chiding the competitive wives, urging Bill to take control -- were critics with special credentials: a current or past polygamous marriage.
And despite the show's flaws, these women called "Big Love" a cultural benchmark, one with the potential to cast a warmer light on their lives.
"It's a more realistic view of a polygamous family that lives out in society than people have known," said Anne Wilde, a widow who was part of a multiple family for 33 years. "It can be seen as a viable alternative lifestyle between consenting adults."
"Big Love," which had its premiere on March 12, has certainly made a noisy splash. Some television critics find it an intriguing twist on suburban family angst. The Mormon Church contends that the show glamorizes a practice it renounced in 1890. Vicky Prunty, the head of the leading anti-polygamy group here and herself a former polygamist, dismisses it as a Hollywood fantasy for men. The first "Big Love" episode was watched by 4.6 million people (following "The Sopranos," which drew 9.5 million), according to Nielsen Media Research. A week later, the number for "Big Love" was down to 3.4 million after "The Sopranos" attracted 9.2. million.
For the women gathered in a hotel room here at the request of The New York Times to talk about the intersection of their lives and popular culture, more is at stake than good ratings. "This is a glimpse of a family that is mainstream," Mary Batchelor, a 37-year-old mother of seven and director of "Principle Voices," a leading polygamy advocacy group, said of the Henricksons. "There are hundreds of these families. It shows an aspect of polygamy nobody ever sees. Before, you saw families in crisis." She referred to media images of men being carted off to jail for beating women or children or marrying child brides.
"This is making all of America say 'Why is there a law against polygamy?' " said a 55-year-old woman who wanted to be known only as Doris, because she feared repercussions at her new job after years of staying at home with her 14 children in suburban West Jordan. "This guy is just trying to support his family, and the family is just trying to make it."
While the women said "Big Love" had too much skin and not enough religion or humor for their taste, they agreed that it portrayed the Henricksons like any other American family, especially in an era of mixed marriages of all sorts, gay partnerships, single parents and serial monogamy.
In addition to Doris, Ms. Batchelor and Ms. Wilde, the women watching "Big Love" on this night included Linda, a 53-year-old widow and mother of four who said she lived for 30 years "in a plural situation" with 12 other wives; and another Mary, 52, who has been married for 10 years, has five children and whose sister-wife ("my best friend") lives up the street in a town called Bluffdale. She is an artist and high school teacher.
They did have some worries. "My concern is that this will stereotype and cause more prejudice from the mainstream Latter-day Saints Church," Mary said of the "Big Love" family. "People who are not Mormons will say, 'They are kind of normal,' but people in Mormondom will say, 'They are as disgusting as we thought' because of the sexual content." Like the characters in "Big Love," who talk about keeping their families below the horizon, these women were careful about providing private details. Ms. Wilde, for instance, declined to say how many sister-wives were in her family.
The personal and the political sometimes converge, though. Ms. Batchelor is a second wife who became an only wife after the departure of the first wife -- that being Ms. Prunty, the co-director of Tapestry Against Polygamy. That nonprofit group's trustees and directors include formerly polygamous wives and family members, and its advisory board consists of legal and social-work professionals. Their main focus is to help people leaving polygamous families and to educate the public.
"Big Love" skims the surface of the intense dynamics in plural families, Ms. Prunty said. Their isolation, secrecy and complicated logistics make them breeding grounds for forced marriage, under-age brides and abusive men, she said. The writers of the series have said that those issues will be addressed.
"In reality, there's not a woman out there who's going to share a man without religion being a factor," Ms. Prunty said. "That's what's missing in the show. This seems like some male fantasy, some alternative marriage that is Hollywood."
While each episode, after discussions between HBO and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, includes a disclaimer that the Mormons long ago renounced polygamy, thousands of polygamists who call themselves Mormon fundamentalists say they are following the church's original teachings on marriage, called "the principle." Some live in religious communities, others live independently.
C. Michael Quinn, a historian and former professor at Brigham Young University, said his research shows that the devotion of fundamentalist Mormon teenage girls to polygamy helps keep the practice alive. Dr. Quinn, the author of several scholarly books on Mormons, said the girls from polygamous families cannot imagine another life. The boys, he said, cite the difficulties in supporting a big family but find wives among the girls in their community.
"They believe polygamy was a commandment from God to the Mormon founder, Joseph Smith Jr., in the 1830's," explained Dr. Quinn, himself an excommunicated Mormon from a Mormon family that goes back seven generations. He estimates that one-third to one-half of about 30,000 to 50,000 Mormon fundamentalists are also polygamists; Tapestry Against Polygamy estimates that there may be as many as 100,000.
The fictional Henricksons are portrayed as independent fundamentalists. Middle-class and attractive, their three households include seven children in total and discreetly share a backyard. Bill is hustling to open his second home-improvement store. The show's darkest element is a creepy father-in-law, Roman (Harry Dean Stanton), the patriarch of a polygamous clan, who wants a bigger cut of Bill's business profits.
The women gathered to watch the show liked that a distinction was made between such groups and more modern, independent polygamists. They laughed at Roman but admitted he represented a certain reality. "There's diversity," Ms. Wilde said. But Linda added, "Please, we don't believe in forced marriage or child brides."
They also liked the cool and collected first wife, Barb (Jeanne Tripplehorn); disliked the second wife, Nicki (Chloë Sevigny), a secret shopaholic and Roman's daughter; and empathized with the efforts of the newest wife, Margene, to fit in. Bill, they said, was mismanaging his time and not standing up to the women, who seem to fight constantly for his attention. In the show's second episode, Nicki and Barb are upset about the short robe that Margene wears to breakfast with the whole family and spar about the need for the women to stick to "the schedule" for visits from the Viagra-enhanced Bill.
"Viagra is not part of our culture," Linda said. "Our men don't need Viagra." She added that sister-wives would not put pressure on a man sexually.
Later in the show, when a friend asks Bill if he is thinking of "adding a fourth" wife, Bill demurs, saying that he has his hands full. "They're the path you've chosen; walk it with decency," the friend comments.
"That's a good line," Linda said, as the other women murmured their assent.
The creators of "Big Love," Mark V. Olsen and Will Scheffer (who along with the actor Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman are the executive producers of the series), said in a telephone interview that they were hearing all the criticisms and compliments. The show was conceived as a prism through which to look at the "struggle for the common good over the individual good" that exists in any family, Mr. Olsen said. He and Mr. Scheffer are partners in real life.
"The pro-polygamists think it's too dark," Mr. Olsen said. "The anti-polygamists don't think it's dark enough. I think we've split the baby down the middle." The men said they spent almost three years researching the show, talking to experts and reading everything from sociological tracts to official Mormon records.
Mr. Scheffer said future episodes would explore some of the darker aspects of polygamy, like the abuses of patriarchy. There are already hints in the early episodes: Roman has at least one teenage bride.
Back in the Salt Lake City hotel room, where a light snow mixed with rain fell outside, Ms. Batchelor worried aloud about Bill and his wives. "I think they're a family in transition," she said. "I hope they're going to make it."
Correction: March 30, 2006, Thursday Because of an editing error, an article in The Arts on Tuesday about some polygamists' views of "Big Love," the new HBO series about a fictional polygamous family, referred incorrectly to a disclaimer that notes that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints renounced polygamy in 1890. It appeared at the start of the first episode; it does not appear with every one.


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As part of the Festival of Curiosity, join us for an extreme adventure into the unknown with our LIFE AT THE EDGES Late, featuring music, talks and live performances that take a deep dive into the exhibition and probe what taking it to the extremes could be like. Delve into the outer limits through the works on display, check out our pop-up RISO print studio from OR STUDIO and get out a hands-on look at far-out places across the globe, under the sea and in deep space. The excellent HOMEBEAT DJ's will provide a perfect musical backdrop to the exhibition on the night We'll also be joined by the podcast duo SEXY BEASTS, who will present their first live show exploring what life might really be like for an extraterrestrial on Titan. All of this will be accompanied by unique soundscapes from Dreamcycles (Jennifer Moore) and Cli Ø (Cliona Ni Laoi), taking us on an experimental, mystical, cosmic adventure.
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Vick football future in doubt after dog-fighting plea
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick may never play in the National Football League again after agreeing on Monday to plead guilty in a dog-fighting case.
Vick, 27, faces up to five years jail if convicted on the initial charges related to the dog-fighting ring he was accused of operating at his Virginia property.
"Michael Vick typically does his best work when it appears he has nowhere to go," wrote Dan Pompei in Tuesday's Chicago Tribune.
"But the Atlanta Falcons' embattled quarterback is not going to scramble out of this one. He can't juke to his right to find a lane, or sprint to his left and outrun his pursuers.
"Throwing up a prayer isn't even an option -- though saying one is."
Beyond any jail time Vick may serve, the strong-armed, fleet-footed Atlanta Falcons quarterback is likely to face further punishment from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, who has cracked down on players in trouble with the law.
Vick told Goodell in a face-to-face meeting in the spring he had nothing to do with the dog-fighting allegations, which included gambling and executions of dogs that underperformed.
His decision to plead guilty came after his three co-defendants made their own plea deals with the understanding they would testify against the quarterback.
"Michael Vick destroyed dogs, according to his partners in the despicable and inhumane crime, and as partial punishment, he has destroyed his NFL career," wrote Gary Myers of the New York Daily News.
Myers speculated that Vick could end up losing at least two to three NFL seasons with an expected league suspension following any jail time.
"Depending what the NFL uncovers in the illegal gambling aspect of the case, Goodell has the power to suspend him for life," Myers wrote about the six-year veteran and three-times Pro-Bowl selection.
"Three years away from the game should just about rob Vick of his greatest gifts -- his incredible athleticism and electrifying speed. Working out in the prison courtyard is not quite the same as training camp."
Many columnists wrote that if Vick should try a comeback after seasons away from the gridiron, teams would shy away from a player who could be a public-relations nightmare.
"For one of the league's most celebrated and marketable players, it's a staggering plunge from NFL penthouse to possible federal penitentiary," said USA Today's Jon Saraceno.
Vick signed a 10-year, $130 million contract with the Falcons in 2004. He has had his ups and downs on the field, making dazzling touchdown runs with his breakaway speed while at times misfiring for costly interceptions.


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PITTSBURGH … Power management company Eaton today announced an ongoing public awareness campaign focused on educating the public about the dangers of counterfeit electrical products. The program, in partnership with the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) for the second consecutive year, is taking place during National Electrical Safety Month in May.
The program is intended to ensure a fundamental understanding surrounding electrical safety, build awareness among key audiences about counterfeit products and the dangers they pose in residential and industrial settings, as well as their adverse economic impact. Included in ESFI's campaign resources is an illustrated fact sheet that provides consumers with tips on avoiding counterfeit electrical products.
"Electrical safety is a key component of Eaton's power management mission and our anti-counterfeiting initiative is an important part of this effort," said Tom Grace, brand protection manager, Eaton's Electrical Sector Americas. "Each year counterfeiters become more and more sophisticated, so our continued efforts to raise awareness of the proliferation and dangers of counterfeit electrical products has become more important."
Eaton and ESFI will collaborate through social media efforts to share electrical safety tips and facts, including the dangers of counterfeit electrical products and how to avoid and identify such products. Follow the conversation on Twitter using #anticounterfeit and #NESM.
Eaton and ESFI will also address safety and economic issues of counterfeit electrical products with industry professionals during panel discussions at key trade shows.
"Education has been shown to make an impact while addressing the important issue of counterfeit electrical products and can help save lives and prevent injuries and property damage," said Brett Brenner, president, ESFI. "For many years, Eaton has taken a leadership role in educating the public about dangerous counterfeit electrical products that make their way into our homes, businesses and public institutions every day. We look forward to growing our collaboration efforts as ESFI expands its anti-counterfeiting initiatives."
For ESFI's complete collection of National Safety Month resources, visit www.esfi.org
Eaton and its electrical business are committed to stopping counterfeiting of electrical products worldwide and to anti-counterfeiting technologies and programs. For additional information about the dangers counterfeit electrical products, please visit Eaton's site at www.eaton.com/counterfeit.
The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) sponsors National Electrical Safety Month each May to increase public awareness of the electrical hazards around us at home, work, school and play. ESFI's previous anti-counterfeiting efforts include Buyer Beware, a national public awareness campaign and the DVD feature, "Counterfeits Can Kill." ESFI is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to promoting electrical safety. For more information about ESFI and electrical safety, visit www.esfi.org.
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There are a lot of sources about veganism, going vegan, nutrition, best places to dine out, tons of recipes, meal preps etc.
In my attention is to take the summary of all and write it down in an easy, simple way to show you, dear reader, what veganism is and what benefits you can gain from it. So take a cup of green tea, get cozy and "dig into" this informative article.
So what is this beast called veganism?
"Veganism is a way of living which seeks to exclude, as far as is possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose." – vegansociety.com
Veganism is not only about diet, but we are also against cruelty towards animals and exploiting them for our needs.
There are three main reasons why people should consider to go vegan. I will introduce you to them.
Health aspects
Ethical aspects
Environmental aspects
Because I have been into a healthy lifestyle since 2011, my main reason to try out a vegan lifestyle, at least in the beginning, were health aspects. I was doing one of my researches and I bumped into some articles about veganism, they intrigued me, so I kept on seeking more information. That was the same time where I had started to watch some health and lifestyle vloggers in YouTube.com and I notice some vegan vloggers, so I started to watch them and follow up. This is one of those things which my curiosity brought me to. There was no particular person, event, moment or advice from anyone. I didn't even know any vegan at that time. It all was new for me. So I did a lot of research and I gave it a try. In beginning, I tried out, in addition to my usual diet, some vegan products, meals and went to some restaurants, while I was still in Paris. I liked it and I considered to try to stick to a completely vegan diet for some time at least, just to see how my body reacts and if it can cope with it. I had to postpone this idea for some time due to some external circumstances. When the right time came, everything set in how it should be with no pressure.
Then, in one day, I decided to stop consuming any animal products for some time and since then I haven't gone back to my previous diet and it is not into my intention to do so. I can say that my mind and body feels great, satisfied and I don't feel that I'm missing out anything.
Now I will share some facts about the effects animal product have on our body and what benefits are from a plant-based diet.
Health aspects
Several studies have been shown that consuming proteins and fats from animals increases the risk of developing cancer, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, hypertension, heart disease.
Further, I will be talking about balanced healthy vegan diet, not junk food vegan diet. However, if your not a healthy lifestyle person, you can still go Vegan, there are tons of yummy vegan snacks, sweets, and products, for each single "normal" meal you can find vegan replacement, also cheese, sausages, cakes, cookies, even "meat" dishes etc which tastes really close to "normal" food. I just would recommend you to go for healthy, not junky veganism. I am for a healthy lifestyle and on a daily basis, I am consuming more whole foods. Clean eating is the best for your body. Our mind and spirit need to be healthy as well, so every now and then I try out some vegan snack, a piece of cake or whatever else I am craving for, still, I prefer homemade sweets and snacks.
Vegetables, legumes, greens, fruits, and whole grains don't contain cholesterol and are low in fat, especially saturated fats. They are high in fiber vitamins and minerals. There are a lot of plant-based foods that are good sources of protein. Studies have been shown that it's possible with a balanced vegan diet to get the right amount of proteins and other nutrition. There are a lot of athletes who are on a vegan diet.
There is only one vitamin which has not been found in plant-based diet – B12, which is vital for good health and normal body function. You can read down below, how you can get it.
Main benefits of a vegan diet:
Reduces risk of several deceases and conditions.
Lover BMI (body mass index) or in other words, you don't have to restrict yourself (if you're on a balanced healthy plant-based diet) while still getting all nutrition and being lean and healthy (regular exercises are necessary as well for good health)
You will have higher energy levels
Healthy skin, hair, and nails
Possibilities are that you will get rid of several allergies if you had them. Dairy, meat, and eggs are often cause of several allergies.
Lower intake of sugar (most of the cane sugar is refined through activated charcoal, most of which comes from animal bones)
Normal hormonal balance
However, there are several vitamins and minerals which can go low if you're on a vegan diet, so down below I will write down on which nutrition you should pay more attention and where you can find them.
"…are needed by all vegans, and also by EVERYONE over the age of 50, no matter their diet. Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause nasty side effects such as anemia, nerve damage, heart disease or pregnancy complications…" – vegansociety.com
You can find it in plant-based kinds of milk, breakfast cereals, yogurts, spreads, yeast extracts, and nutritional yeast products where is added vitamin B12.
A supplement is another option.
"…Grains and pulses are good plant-based protein sources. Seitan, aka wheat gluten, contains just as much protein, if not more, than a beef steak. And, like fellow protein-rich foods tempeh and tofu, it can be bought cheaply as mock meat from Asian supermarkets. "
"…A diet comprising a variety of plant protein sources will include all the essential amino acids you need. There are a few plant-based foods which contain all the essential amino acids, namely soya, buckwheat, quinoa and amaranth ('complete' proteins). But you don't need to eat complete proteins at each meal. Your body can store and combine the essential amino acids. So stick to a balanced diet, and you'll be fine." – vegansociety.com
You can find protein in different kind of beans – chickpeas, lentils -, soy products (milk, tofu, tempeh etc.)
Nuts – mostly in almonds, peanuts, cashews, pistachios
Seeds – sesame, pumpkin, sunflower
Grains – wheat, oats, buckwheat, millet, quinoa, amaranth, pasta, bread, seitan
Omega 3
Good sources are some nuts and seeds (walnuts, flax, hemp, chia, mustard) Flax and chia seeds should be grounded to absorb as many nutrients as possible.
You can use rapeseed (canola) oil as well.
In some products, omega-3 is added as extra.
"It's straightforward to obtain enough iron when you eat a rainbow of lightly processed vegetables, fruits and other whole plant foods each day. In fact, research has shown that vegans have average iron intakes that are similar to or higher than those of non-vegans, and higher than the recommended daily allowance." – vegansociety.com
You can find it in legumes, dried fruits, whole grains, nuts & seeds, green leafy vegetables, potatoes.
As well you can find it in soy, parsley, watercress, edible seaweeds, dark chocolate etc.
"Iodine is a slightly challenging mineral. Too little or too much iodine can lead to problems with your thyroid, which controls how your body uses food energy…" – vegansociety.com
You can use supplements or iodized salt (please, check out more information about this mineral and use proper amounts. You can simply click on the added link on top of this)
"Calcium is often thought of as a nutrient that helps to keep your bones and teeth strong. It is also involved in your nervous system, blood clotting and controlling your muscles…" – vegansociety.com
Vegan-friendly and good sources are tofu, milk, yogurt alternatives and bread with added calcium
Other options – kale, pak choi, okra, spring greens, dried figs, chia seeds and almonds
One of the sources which I used, where you can find the required daily dose and a wider information about vitamins, minerals, and nutrients.
Ethical aspects
After doing research I came across information about meat, dairy and egg industry, those horrifying footage just got my brain to click and I wasn't able to look at these products as a food anymore. Cruelty towards these living beings is insane and I don't want to take a part in to support that anymore. Health reasons are good to try out vegan diet but in long run it might not be enough, because person can be healthy as well on balanced diet where meat, dairy, and eggs are included, so ethical reason is the main aspect to stay vegan, it's difficult to turn back after getting to know the truth about meat, dairy and egg industries.
"Preventing the exploitation of animals is not the only reason for becoming vegan, but for many, it remains the key factor in their decision to go vegan and stay vegan. Having emotional attachments with animals may form part of that reason, while many believe that all sentient creatures have a right to life and freedom. Specifics aside, avoiding animal products is one of the most obvious ways you can take a stand against animal cruelty and animal exploitation everywhere…" – vegansociety.com
I kindly recommend you to take off that eye shield which these industries have been putting on your eyes (money rolls the world, let's not forget this) and watch this footage:
Environmental aspects
In general, we try to help our planet and we tend to switch off electricity if not needed, use bikes instead of cars, use fabric grocery bags, buy organic food, recycle and so on. A lot of people are not aware of the damage that is caused by the production of meat and other animal products.
"…The vast amount of grain feed required for meat production is a significant contributor to deforestation, habitat loss and species extinction. In Brazil alone, the equivalent of 5.6 million acres of land is used to grow soya beans for animals in Europe. This land contributes to developing world malnutrition by driving impoverished populations to grow cash crops for animal feed, rather than food for themselves. On the other hand, considerably lower quantities of crops and water are required to sustain a vegan diet, making the switch to veganism one of the easiest, most enjoyable and most effective ways to reduce our impact on the environment…"- vegansociety.com
[Infographic: From Mercy For Animals website]
I want to share with you, reader, also my personal opinion about veganism. I will be able to give larger perspective after some time since fully I have been into it only from the end of December 2016 (doing research, trying out some vegan products, restaurants etc. since June 2016)
However, I have been into a healthy lifestyle since 2011 and I can find benefits for myself even after so short time switching to a vegan diet. I am not a lower of cooking, but veganism provoked interest in cooking. I have tried out different recipes and even more opened up my imagination because I like experimenting with different tastes, now I have even bigger urge to try out new things.
I included in my diet even more legumes, beans, grains – whole foods in general. I discovered a lot of products, I started to cook more, to do more research about things, to find new places and things in relation to veganism, met like-minded people, started to care even more about animals and I try to help them in ways I can care even more about our planet, I have more energy, so I have more power to do things I love. I am happy that with my actions I can help the planet and living beings.
In following posts, in this section, I will write how to go vegan, some review about vegan products, brands, vegan clothing, shoes, make up products, also some recipes, but this is not and probably won't be a vegan recipes blog, it is meant to be more informative, but will see, time will tell, I don't have cravings for becoming a "guru" in the kitchen, but who knows haha… So about vegan lifestyle in general.
My food photos and ingredients you can check out on my Instagram account if you're interested.
So I hope to see you in my next posts!
Some sites for useful information which I would advice you to check out:
Movies/videos and documentaries to watch:
- Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret (2014)
- Earthlings (2005)
- Forks over Knives (2011)
- Uprooting the Leading Causes of Death
- Gary Yourofsky speech
- Vegan for Life (2011)
- Becoming Vegan, Express Edition (2013)
- Project Animal Farm
- Animal Liberation
- Vegan Passport


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You might be well aware that recording games, and dropping it on an online platform like YouTube or FB are a widespread practice for game lovers. So, in this Best Game Recording Software article, we have listed some of the top most software, which is both paid and free. This software will allow you to record games at your will and save it on your memory.
Table of Contents
- [Top 10] Best Game Recording Software (Free & Paid)
- (Top 5) Free Best Game Recording Software
- 1. Nvidia ShadowPlay:
- 2. Ice Cream Screen Recorder:
- 3. iSpring Cam Recorder:
- 4. Atomi ActivePresenter:
- 5. OBS Studio:
- (Top 5) Paid Best Game Recording Software
- 1. SmartPixel Pro:
- 2. XSplit Gamecaster:
- 3. Screencast-O-Matic:
- 4. Snagit:
- 5. Camtasia:
[Top 10] Best Game Recording Software (Free & Paid)
Below are the listed top 5 free Best Game Recording Software and also the top 5 paid game recording software, which is both separated as Free & Paid and you can choose the best one among them which suits you the most.
(Top 5) Free Best Game Recording Software
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Here is the list of top 5 free Best Game Recording Software. Being free there is a con of having little features, but they are good for amateurs to fiddle with numerous tweak before going for a paid version. Never the less, these softwares do have some nice plus points that will surely make you like them. Also note that some of the below-mentioned Best Game Recording Software has a paid version or upgrade, which have few added pro features.
1. Nvidia ShadowPlay:
- Summary:
When it comes to greatest GPU's Nvidia is one you don't forget. Well, don't be surprised as they also have a Best Game Recording Software which is free of cost and you can use it to record it up to 4K with at 60 frames per second. It is not just limited to recording your game; you can customize it, instant replay and share it on any social media. With ShadowPlay you can broadcast it to any of the live streaming websites like Facebook, twitch, and YouTube, etc.
- Pros:
- 4K recording at 60 frames per second
- No watermarks
- Customization, broadcast to any social platform
- GPU encoded
- All games supported
- Little or no effect on game performance
- Cons:
- Not support for the computer with different graphics card other than Nvidia
- Support for GeForce GTX 650 and above (notebook GPU not supported)
- 20 minutes of recording in shadow mode.
- Length limit of 3.8 GB for Windows 7 (unlimited length for windows 8)
- Slow performance for windows 7
- Verdict:
If you use Nvidia Graphics card and have GTX 650 or above, then you can use it very efficiently. Fundamental keys to operate. Though some editing tools are missing, from its standpoint of being free, it is one of the Best Game Recording Software, which you can go for it.
2. Ice Cream Screen Recorder:
- Summary:
Extremely simple screen recorder to use available. Although free, there is no watermark and time limit in. Record at 1080p without any problem. Has limited editing tools but is enough for average users. You can also assign different hotkeys for the different task for easy use. Control your recording time with timer even if you are not present in front of your PC. If you want more editing tools, you can buy the pro version.
- Pros:
- Screenshot as well as recording
- No watermark
- No time limits
- Cons:
- Limited editing tools [Editing tools are available for purchase]
- Verdict:
One of the best free available screen recording tool & the Best Game Recording Software, with no watermark or time limit, which makes it best in this class. If you are heavily into editing your video.
3. iSpring Cam Recorder:
- Summary:
iSpring cam recorder is one of the best cam recorders among the Best Game Recording Software category. Straightforward, straightforward tools to record and edit videos. The picture and audio quality of the video is an exception. Enough features to record and edit video but some functionality is blocked and is available you buy the pro version. But the available functionality is sufficient for you to register the video.
- Pros:
- Easy to use
- Audio and Video is of good quality
- Built-in editor
- Direct upload option to YouTube
- Cons:
- Less functionality available (pro version unlocks other functionality)
- Verdict:
Very simple. No trouble to record, edit and upload video. Excellent audio and video quality in the export video considering it is free which is a big bonus. Although, some functions are blocked for pro version. But, the available functionality is enough to make a decent recording and editing a video.
4. Atomi ActivePresenter:
- Summary:
Supports both Windows and Mac OS is free screen recorder & the Best Game Recording Software. Whether you take a screenshot or record your screen, it gives a crystal-clear output. Edit the video with available tools. You can export in different file formats and store it in your computer.
- Pros:
- No watermark
- No time limits
- No Adware
- Available for both Windows OS and Mac OS
- Cons:
- Some tools are removed and are available in paid version
- Cannot upload directly from the application to any social site like YouTube and others. (You can save it and then upload separately)
- Verdict:
One of the Best Game Recording Software in its categories. You can use it to take a screenshot as well as record the screen. Make it look artistic with built-in editorial tools. Some tools are absent (made available in paid version) but it enough with available tools.
5. OBS Studio:
- Summary:
No one on our list is the OBS studio. It's free and open source. At first, it might look complicated, but with use, you will become familiar with it. You can live stream as well as record video. You can record at 60 frames per second (fps) or more.
- Pros:
- Free and open source
- A free live streaming
- Record at 60 fps
- Cons:
- Complex interface
- No support on how to use it
- Verdict:
Best Game Recording Software. It's completely free so that you won't get any compromise. At first, it might seem complicated but once you get used to you won't regret. Built especially for gamers who want to record their games playing at high-speed or if they want to stream live. OBS Studio is the best and powerful Best Game Recording Software on our list.
(Top 5) Paid Best Game Recording Software
Here is the list of top 5 paid Best Game Recording Software. Which is based on the pros and cons they have. If you are not familiar with these type of software, then it's wise to download their trial version and use it before paying for the pro version.
1. SmartPixel Pro:
- Summary:
SmartPixel pro is good Best Game Recording Software. It Supports multiple operating systems like Windows, IOS, and others. Simple controls and record both screen and through webcams. Export videos are bit pixellated but are overall good. Edit and share it with any social site with ease.
- Pros:
- Edit, screen record, and webcam recording
- Controls are easy to learn and use them
- Support in Windows, IOS, and Android
- Cons:
- Pixelation and hesitation in exported video
- Does not allows you to adjust audio
- Zoom in and out of frame is not possible
- Verdict:
SmartPixel pro is an excellent choice for your Best Game Recording Software, its control is not straightforward, but with practice, it will come into grasp. It supports all formats of operating systems like Windows, IOS, and even Android. The video result is not as good as given by other Best Game Recording Software but it does the work needed by most users. It's also a free version which you can use to try it out.
2. XSplit Gamecaster:
- Summary:
Supports both live streaming and recording video but has limited recording and editing tools as this application focuses primarily on live streaming in sites like twitch and other live streaming sites. Have a lot of technical support in case you face any problems.
- Pros:
- Built-in tools for online streaming
- Cons:
- Cannot change the frame rate
- Slightly decrease in-game performance
- Limited editing tools
- Verdict:
Built mainly for streaming live on a social site like a twitch, but it does support editing and storing the file in the memory. Its average compare to other Best Game Recording Software but is suitable for streaming online.
3. Screencast-O-Matic:
- Summary:
Screencast-o-Matic is created for games who record their reaction through webcam while recording during the gameplay. When you use the paid version, you get a lot of editing tools which helps professional to make pro videos.
- Pros:
- Screen recording, webcam recording or both together
- Unlimited recording
- No ads
- The paid version gives you access to use for commercial purpose
- Cons:
- Computer recording is only available for Windows OS with windows vista or later OS
- Verdict:
Screencast o Matic is good Best Game Recording Software for games who want to record their PC screen as well as to show their reaction through a webcam at the same time. Unlimited download with access to upload in google drive, Dropbox and others is really a useful
4. Snagit:
- Summary:
Snagit is a simple yet powerful Best Game Recording Software application. Starting from adding captions, to inserting details to a video, to resizing or magnifying any clip of your recording. this application is one stop for both recording and editing the video. All your past record at one stop, so you can access them directly at a given place.
- Pros:
- Add Captions
- Make GIFs
- Record extensive scrolling
- Built-in cloud support
- Best editing tools
- Cons:
- Expensive
- No revert back in image
- Verdict:
Despite being expensive, it has some of the best features in its price range. This Best Game Recording Software is not limited to game recording but can be used for recording any program. It has useful editing tools to attach a professional touch which will surely make your video exceptional.
5. Camtasia:
- Summary:
Another Techsmith developed Best Game Recording Software, Camtasia is the paid Best Game Recording Software in our list. It comes with 30 days trial, which you can use it to test whether you like it or not but it prevents the video produced in trial version to use for commercial purpose. This application comes with all the editing tools you can dream of in Best Game Recording Software. You can even record it on your phone and transfer it to your pc for recording.
- Pros:
- Green screen effect
- Built-in Google drive upload
- Multiple OS supported and transfer
- Professional editing tools
- Generate dynamic video, with clickable link
- Cons:
- Very expensive
- Verdict:
The Best Game Recording Software in your list. Though, it is expensive. It is straightforward and minimalistic and does your work by just simple click. With features like green screen effect, compelling video generates and also edit other imported videos and export HD quality video is the ultimate software for any gamer.
This list is precisely based on how they worked, free or paid and based on our experience. If you want to try, these applications go for the free or trial version of these and then if you like it, buy it. If you liked any of the Best Game Recording Software from here than do share it with others.
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- Windows Movie Maker Windows 10
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If you are facing or getting any type of any issue while using any of the Best Game Recording Software from here than do comment it here in the below comment section. So that we can help you to fix that too from you permanently.


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(MODEL RELEASED IMAGE).Every week, the Revis family (foreground, Brandon curling weights; background, left to right, Rosemary, Tyrone, and Ron) faithfully trekked to the health club in the Wakefield Medical Center, a hospital complex in Raleigh, North Carolina, for two-hour exercise sessions. They enjoyed the workouts, but found them so time-consuming that they wound up eating more fast food than ever. Fearing its potential impact on their health, they ultimately gave up the club in favor of dining and exercising at home. Hungry Planet: What the World Eats (p. 268).
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Q: What do Comedy, Parenting, and Politics have in common?
A: They're all F*ck it arenas. You can't give a f*ck, but you also gotta give a f*ck. So you're f*cked.
Lately I've been contemplating this give-up-the-f*ck conundrum. The f*ck-none-drum.
Maybe it's just me, but it seems like the world is obsessed with giving up the f*cks. There are books and podcasts about it. And f*cking blog posts!
I used to give WAY TOO MANY F*CKS. I'd over-edit or sensor everything I wrote, worried way too much about who I might be offending, and took way too long to get dressed because I didn't like my butt. I was an over-f*ck-giver.
I resolved to give up some f*cks.
I've been pretty successful at it, mainly because I remind myself that nobody else gives a f*ck. But it's still hard to give up giving a f*ck all together.
I don't know if it's possible or even desirable to give up ALL the f*cks.
We're wired to give a f*ck.
If you wanna be f*ckable (which is a human need or else we wouldn't be here), you give a f*ck. (This is especially true for women, which I'll get more into in a mo'.) If you wanna maintain relationships, you give a f*ck.
And when other people seem like they don't give ANY f*cks, we either admire them or detest them, depending on what they're saying and whether we relate. Also, they're probably giving more f*cks than we think.
The best comics seem to not give a f*ck what others think, but that could be a f*ck-it facade. A fu-cade. They've honed their f*ck-it material. Their f*ck-iterial. (I'll stop.) And if they've chosen this needy-for-laughs career in the first place, they must give a f*ck.
I've done over 100 open mics in the past year. The more I do, the less I give a f*ck about the outcome of any one of them. Not giving f*cks takes practice.
The more you do, the more you realize
a) you're not gonna die if you bomb and
b) no matter how good your set is, nobody else gives a f*ck.
I'm proud to say I give fewer f*cks than I gave a year ago, but I can't give up all the f*cks.
When an audience doesn't know you, you can't get up there and be all not-give-a-f*cky because
a) It's not real. We all give a f*ck if the audience responds to us, as we should cuz that's our job.
b) If they don't know you yet, there's an element of who-the-f*ck-do-you-think-you-are-not-giving-a-f*ck?
My friend who's a comedy poo-bah and has been dealing in funnies a lot longer than I have, says you're only comfortable on stage when you give up giving a f*ck. BUT it takes years to get there.
I don't give a f*ck what anybody else thinks... With the exception of you, fine people.
When someone seems to not give a f*ck what others think, we're either like "you go, gurl!" or "f*ck you!" depending on whether they're on our side.
But if you as a performer are basing your material on what the audience thinks, you're pandering. You give a f*ck.
And you want the laughs. So even though you don't want to give a f*ck if they like you, if they don't like you, you're f*cked.
The goal for me has become: to give no f*cks when I'm writing material, and then give some f*cks when choosing material, based on who's listening and what mood they're in.
If it's a booked show that people pay money to see, comics should give a f*ck if people like it.
But no basing self-image on the laughs, 'kay?
You CANNOT let your kids think you give a f*ck if they like you. They will use it to get ice cream.
It takes a lot of discipline to care for kids without giving a f*ck if they like you.
We all give some f*cks about what our kids think of us. And we need them to respect us, yet wanting them to like us or respect us earns zero respect. I'm working on the boundary-setting, foot-put-downing, no-f*ck-mommishness, but as you may have seen from my Instagram and FB pages, my kids eat a lot of ice cream.
As for other parents, you REALLY can't give a f*ck what they think. You'd be miserable. I gave some f*cks in the beginning and I ended up throwing my kids under the bus (NOT LITERALLY!) for the sake of making other parents more comfortable.
I'd be all,
Oh, no, really! It's MY kid that needs to apologize for being in the way when your little cutie was trying to throw sand in his direction.
I had no idea how to parent and I figured other parents were judging me for my negligence. I fared much better when I gave up f*ck-giving and found the un-judgiest parents to hang out with (which, it turns out, is most of the parents I know).
We all care what our friends think of us. But the besties are the ones who don't give a fuck how f*cked up we are. And vice-versa.
Oy. I'd go bonkers in politics. How can you not give a f*ck what people think of you, when you need them to like you to vote for you? And how can you not give a f*ck if they vote for you, when the fate of the world depends on you winning?
The candidates of 2016 who seemed to give less of a f*ck were the ones who had less to lose. If nobody expects you to win (like Bernie or Trump) you can act as no-f*ck-giving as you want.
Ironically, DJT is probably the most f*ck-giving when it comes to giving a f*ck what others think of him. But since he didn't want the job in the first place, he could do and say whatever the f*ck he wanted. His brand was F*ck it. ( Fake brand.)
Also, he's cray. When you're cray, you appear to not give a f*ck but really you have no idea WTF you're saying.
It's a lot easier to not give a f*ck when you have nothing to lose. It's harder when the future of women, democracy, and the earth hangs on whether you use the word "deplorables" (and btw, if she'd really been free to not give a f*ck, she would've used a more fitting word, as I postulated here).
I must also add that the ones who got away with not giving a f*ck were men. Women have a harder time giving up the f*cks about what others think of us. Women are EXPECTED TO GIVE A F*CK. We're expected to want others to like us, to choose us, to make babies with us and drink nice milk from our boobies. And when we choose not to give a f*ck, we alienate people whose opinion we're expected to give a fuck about. For f*ck's sake, we're so f*cked.
Holly Mandel, a teacher at The Groundlings theater in L.A., breaks this all down impeccably and encourages women (in comedy but also beyond) to say F*ck it. She does a talk that was a key part of my no-f*ckspedition last year. I'd had plenty of womyn's studies courses in high school and college, but this one gave me extra motivation to give up the fucks. Check it out. I have no stake in her talk, I just want more women to give up more f*cks.
F*ck-it Tips
How do we determine what's worth giving a F*ck?
Here's one question to ask yourself:
Am I worrying about what other people will think?
If yes...
That's usually a sign you need to give up giving a f*ck.
a) we can't control what other people think
b) whatever they think is based on their own mishegas
c) Other people are probably not thinking much about it anyway.
So the "other people" might in your head. Your drive to do cool sh*t will be stronger if you tell the "other people" in your head to f*ck off.
If the answer's no, and you're concern has to do with hurting other people or breaking the law...
Then maybe you should give a F*ck.


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Poland is famous for being the home of scientist Marie Curie, composer Frederic Chopin and astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus. Three of the most famous Nazi concentration camps were also located in Poland which are Belzec, Treblinka and Auschwitz-Birkenau. Several Nobel Prize winners also came from Poland. One of them was Lech Walesa, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1983. The country has had multiple winners in the literature category, with Henryk Sienkiewicz winning the award in 1905 and Wislawa Szymborska winning in 1996. The 1977 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Andrew V. Schally. Schally was born in Poland, but the place where he was born was part of Belarus as of 2014. Bigos, one of Poland's national dishes, is a kind of hearty stew that contains cabbage, mushrooms and various meats. Pierogis are a Polish staple that consists of dough filled with various ingredients, including cabbage, mushrooms, onions, cheese, potatoes, meats and many other fillings. The dough is fried or boiled and served hot. It is common to serve pierogis with sour cream.
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It's arguable that puppies might be the cutest things on the entire planet. What's not to love? Their soft fur, their adorable faces, that amazing puppy smell that they have – the list goes on!
It's extremely hard to narrow the cutest puppies down to the top 5 but we've done our best to make a list of the absolute cutest. There's so much to consider with the "cute-factor" – long fur or short fur? Big ears or small ears? Small breed or large breed?
Now I know, I know – aren't ALL puppies cute? Of course!! They're PUPPIES! These top pics were purely based on my cuteness meter at that moment because let's face it – there's really no such thing as the the TOP cutest puppies.
But we made up a list anyway! Apologies in advance if you're adorable pooch didn't make the pretend list.
With all of this put into consideration – we present to you the Top 5 Cutest Puppies Of All Time!
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