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As a reader, this is tough for me. While writers must ensure the first few pages are snappy, interesting, sexy, and guaranteed to grab the reader, I personally don't browse books that way. I open the book to a random section. If the writing grabs me in the middle of the book, when the author should be clipping along, pulling out U-turns and surprises and conflict-upping moments with every chapter, then I go back and have a look at the beginning. I also know, as a writer, that sections in the middle of the book are my favorites. Don't get me wrong – I love the beginning of LIBERATING LACEY, where Hunter and Lacey get down to brass tacks after a not-so-casual conversation in a bar. It sets up their characters perfectly. Newly divorced Lacey knows what she wants – a hookup – and goes about getting it. Hunter's not intimidated by a strong, purposeful, classy woman. By the end of the first chapter they've had sex, and they both want more, not because the sex was smokin' (it was, of course) but because of the dialogue and their personalities.
But that's not my favorite scene. If I could have chosen any random 1500 words to tempt the reader into buying LIBERATING LACEY, I would have chosen the excerpt available on the Liberating Lacey page on my blog. Or the excerpt I've included below, which sets up one of the more emotional scenes in the book. I think these scenes draw me because they're so heavy on the emotional ramifications of an ever-deepening plot (in this case, the consequences of casual sex). That's why I read and write romance, for the emotions, which are harder to set up in the first three to five pages. Goals, yes. Emotions…not as easy to do, which is why I skim in the middle.
Here's the excerpt, not available anywhere else, unless you buy the book!
It wasn't just her lips. Her entire body both welcomed and maddened him, the soft give to her breasts and stomach, the way her thighs cradled him, the brush of the baby-soft skin of her inner arm against his back. He'd always enjoyed the slow, sexy build of foreplay, loved women's bodies and all the mysterious, amazing things they could do, but with Lacey, he couldn't detach. Kissing meant he had to touch. Touching meant he wanted to crush her under him. Getting her under him meant he had to be inside her, and when he got there the only thing that kept him from losing it and going all caveman on her was the knowledge that he'd scare her to death if he did.
Right now his prehistoric ancestors were beating drums just under the surface of his rational brain. He lifted her skirt, the fabric sodden in his fist, and pulled down her panties. She must be making up for lost time or something, because she never said no. Asleep, tired, irritable after a bad day, whether he asked for a quickie or a marathon session that lasted four hours she never said no, and she wasn't now, either. He stuffed the wet scrap of fabric in the pocket of his cargo shorts and fumbled with his zipper.
The shorts were low on his hips, his throbbing cock getting pelted by the rain before he looked up to meet Lacey's anticipatory eyes. She'd asked if this heat was normal for him. It wasn't. If he got caught having sex in a public place by someone with a grudge or a holier-than-thou attitude, he'd get fired so fast he'd get rug burn on his ass from the carpet outside the chief's office. First the parking lot, now the park. Even her driveway was considered public, with an expectation of being seen. Around Lacey his sense of self-preservation took a scarily long hike.
Today it looked like his career was safe because shitshitshit, "I don't have a condom," he said, knowing she didn't either. She'd left her purse at home.
She peered up at him through her lashes. Lacey never left the house without mascara because her short, reddish eyelashes disappeared without it. The rain had smudged the makeup around her eyes, a shockingly slutty look for her that, combined with her swollen lips and sexy gaze, did nothing to convince his cock to stand down. "You have your wallet," she said.
He did have his wallet because he didn't care if she was as rich as the queen, if she was out with him, he'd pay for the mocha and lunch. But while he had money, he didn't have protection. "The cupboard's bare, beautiful. I meant to buy more yesterday but didn't get to…"
He couldn't finish the sentence because she'd reached between them to stroke his shaft. Cold water streamed down her forearm, over his balls, making them tighten but he was so hot steam should have been rising from his body. Just to torture himself he cupped one breast through her shirt and thumbed the hard, thrusting nipple, kissing her while he did. She could get him off here. It wouldn't take long. Then he'd take her home, dry her off and love her up until he was ready for round two.
She might have said his name twice because her voice was raised, urgent. He forced his eyes to focus, saw both intensity and hesitation in her face.
"I'm on the Pill."
He knew that, had seen the container with its twenty-eight tiny pills in her bathroom.
"I'm safe," she said and stroked her thumb over the tip.
Sure she was. Shit, she'd been with one man before him. She was the one who should be worried. He didn't keep score but even the approximate number was a fucking scandal.
She stroked him again, tip to base, before he uncurled her fingers from around his cock. "I can't think when you do that, beautiful, and I'd better be coherent for this conversation."
Obligingly she laid her hand flat on his stomach and looked up at him, complete trust and wicked temptation in her brown eyes. "I'm on the Pill. I'm clean," she said. As if he hadn't heard her.
"Fuck," he whispered. He'd resisted temptation before because kids should be wanted and mistakes happened. Because women lied about all kinds of things, birth control not the least of them. But fuck, oh fuck, now that the option was out in the open he wanted to be bare inside Lacey. His whole body ached with wanting.
And Lacey was honesty personified.
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the venerated AP Stylebook publicly affirmed (via tweet, no less) what it had already told the American Copy Editors Society: It, too, had succumbed. "We now support the modern usage of hopefully," the tweet said. "It is hoped, we hope."
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Hopefully this is the end of THIS bit of peevology
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- Unknown said...
I can't tell whether the AP addressed the grammatical issue at all. Just to say that "we now support the modern usage" is inadequate, given that a lot of cranks will reflexively reject any sort of language change.
The important point is that there are adjunct adverbs that modify verb phrases and disjunct adverbs that modify clauses/sentences. Some adverbs can do both, and "hopefully" is an example.
Adjunct: The batter stepped hopefully to the plate.
Disjunct: Hopefully, he'll strike out.
The list of disjunct, sentence-level adverbs includes "certainly," significantly," and "unfortunately" and several others. They express the speaker's attitude toward the proposition.
The relatively new use of "hopefully" (I hope that...) falls nicely into this well established grammatical pattern.
Merriam Webster's Dictionary of English Usage says about the sentence level use of "hopefully" that "there was never really anything wrong with it; it was censured ... because it was new, and it's not very new anymore."
The argument should be about empirical observations of grammatical patterns in rather than about people's vague feelings about what they have heard or were taught regarding the grammar of our language.
- Jonathon said...
Unknown makes a good point. Most of the stories about this frame it as the AP giving up on a rule, when it should be an admission that it was never a valid rule to begin with.
- Mr. Verb said...
True. I don't think that's how those folks operate, though.
In my view, the dispute about hopefully isn't, strictly speaking, a grammatical issue. The word is morphologically well formed. It's being used as a disjunct adverbial characterizing the speaker's attitude toward the proposition, a well established and uncontroversial function for similar adverbs.
It would be better to consider this a usage issue. That way when people make emotional arguments (makes my skin crawl) or analogical arguments (regretfully can't be disjunct, you have to use regretably) or when copy editors prohibit it arbitrarily, we can at least have an argument on stylistic grounds.
Calling it bad grammar is factually incorrect, plus it unnecessarily makes language users insecure. It also irritates linguists, but we can't get much traction in an argument where we're talking about two different things.
That's my proposal. Let's call it usage. Whether to use whom or end sentences with prepositions, etc. are issues of usage and style.
However, when we want to talk about grammar, let's look at data and make grammatical arguments. We'll look things up in Merriam Webster's Dictionary of English Usage before we issue our own opinions. We'll check the Cambridge Grammar of the English Language and read Language Log to see what Pullum has to say. We'll take an empirical approach and keep our minds open.


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Israelis and Palestinians were united on Monday in lamenting the announced resignation of Pope Benedict XVI.
The 85-year-old pontiff stated that after eight years at the helm of the Catholic Church, his deteriorating physical condition simply would not permit him to adequately continue performing his duties.
Born Joseph Ratzinger of Bavaria, Germany, Israelis and Jews worldwide were initially wary of his adolescent Nazi affiliations.
But Israeli political and religious leaders on Monday hailed Benedict XVI for having faithfully continued efforts toward Jewish-Christian reconciliations began in earnest by his predecessor, Pope John Paul II.
"I greatly appreciate him for his immense activity to interfaith connection that has contributed greatly to the reduction of anti-Semitism in the world," said Israeli Chief Rabbi (Ashkenazi) Yona Metzger.
President Shimon Peres added that under Benedict XVI's leadership, "the Vatican has been a clear voice against racism and anti-Semitism and a clear voice for peace. Relations between Israel and the Vatican are the best they have ever been and the positive dialogue between the Catholic Church and the Jewish people is a testament to his belief in dialogue and cooperation."
Palestinians, too, were sorry to see Pope Benedict XVI go, but for different reasons.
"We want the representative of the Holy See to be supportive of the marginalised, of the downtrodden and in this case, the Palestinians who are living under a brutal Israeli occupation [sic]," a Palestinian Christian political activist told The Sydney Morning Herald.
For most Palestinians, Benedict XVI was that pope. Especially after the Vatican openly supported last November's bid by the Palestinian Authority to upgrade its status at the UN to that of a non-member observer state, the same status enjoyed by the Holy See.
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Quality content still remains one of the best ways to engage your online audience, but recently the trend has shifted towards video.
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Nine Newcomers Get Jump On UC Careers
I don't know about you, but if I had bolted from high school in the middle of my senior year to enroll in college nine months early I would have been absolutely petrified.
Shoot, I was nervous enough when I showed up in September with the rest of the freshman class.
But nine members of this year's UC football recruiting class that signed their letters of intent on Wednesday have been enrolled in class since early January.
"It was difficult at first," said running back Deionte Buckley from Indianapolis, IN. "You have that heartbreak of missing your family and missing your friends – you might have a girl back home – but after the third week or so you get used to it. You know what you're here for and you have to grind and work hard."
"I miss my family and I went to school with my younger sister, so I miss going to school with her," said defensive lineman Josh Posley from Indianapolis, IN. "I miss being part of my high school family, but I know what I'm here for and I know that this is going to help me in the future."
By enrolling early, the nine recruits can get a jump on their academics, participate in the Bearcats' off-season workout program, and take part in spring football.
"That's the best way to compete and have the opportunity to play early," said quarterback Bennie Coney from Plant City, FL. "I decided that if I got in early, I could learn the playbook and it would be fair game on the field."
"It was something that I always wanted to do because I've always wanted to play as a true freshman," said linebacker Errol Clarke from Miami, FL. "So I figured what's the point of waiting? I wanted to get a head start on other guys and get going. I just have to work really hard in the weight room and on the field."
"Since my freshman year of high school, I knew that it was something that I wanted to do," said quarterback Trenton Norvell from Daytona Beach, FL. "Regardless of what school that I chose, I just wanted to get ahead of the competition, get into the playbook and the weight room, and have a chance to start."
The adjustment to college life has been an eye-opener – especially the demands of strength and conditioning coach Dave Lawson.
"He's been murdering us," said safety Marcus Foster from Troy, OH. "They say that it's going to get even harder, but I've never been around anything like this. The first few weeks have been kind of hectic. It's a lot different. Being on your own, you have to be responsible and be where you're supposed to be. It's a lot different when your mom and dad aren't there to tell you when to get up and when to go to bed."
"We haven't started practice yet, but it's already a lot of work," said defensive back Kevin Brown from Indianapolis, IN. "You have to have the mindset to come in and work hard because you know it's going to be better for you in the long run."
I spoke with seven of the nine early enrollees on Wednesday and found their reasons for choosing Cincinnati to be remarkably similar.
"The love and the atmosphere from the coaches," said Coney. "The players were upfront and told me how everything was. They said that the coaches were real and really cared about the players as more than just athletes.
"I came with my mom on my visit and it was her first time flying. When we got to campus, all of the coaches were at the bottom of the stairs and they gave me a standing ovation. It was a real nice welcome and I felt pretty special."
"When I first visited, it felt like a family – I felt at home," said Buckley. "I woke up one morning and it was on my mind. I talked to my parents about it and they loved it. When they first came down here, they loved it too. It was God's will – he showed me here and this is the best place for me to be."
"I felt like this was my best fit," said Posley. "I like the environment, I like how the players interact with each other, and I feel like I have the best chance of having a good college career here."
"I prayed to God about it," said Norvell. "I was committed to Marshall, but one day I woke up and I knew it was the right thing to do. I prayed for about a week, and I woke up one day and I looked at all of the hats that I had and saw the C-Paw and it just kind of hit me."
"We all felt like this was family and this was a home-away-from-home," said Brown. "Coach Jones and Coach Coombs – who recruited me – made me feel like I was a part of the family before I even got here. That gave me the peace of mind that when I came here, I would have the family structure that I have in my own home in Indianapolis."
This year's class of 28 signees and two preferred walk-ons is the highest rated in school history. Scout.com has Cincinnati ranked second in the Big East behind West Virginia, and 33rd in the country.
"It means a lot," said Posley. "I love the players that were already here before us, and I'm liking this class that we have. I really feel like we should go to a BCS bowl and compete for the National Championship sometime soon."
"I think it says a lot about Coach Jones and what he's been doing to get the program back on its feet after the 2010 season," said Brown. "If we work hard, learn the system, and be coachable, then we can be successful and eventually get to a National Championship. That's everybody's goal."
"It's nice to be part of something that's the best," said Coney. "Best school, best fans, best everything. That's how we want it."
The nine newcomers are off to a fast start.
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Speicher 52 at Hamburg Marriott Hotel Is the Perfect Place for Friends and Family to Gather
Speicher 52 at Hamburg Marriott Hotel Is the Perfect Place for Friends and Family to Gather
HAMBURG, GERMANY--(Marketwire - Nov 21, 2012) - The Speicher 52 presents its guests a new taste sensation and is the ideal location to meet and dine in comfort. Friends and families can meet at large tables and get to know the cuisine of the neighboring northern countries. Optionally, an intimate dining setting is offered at this Hamburg restaurant.
The Hamburg restaurant rooms and interior recently underwent a complete renovation, resulting in a modern Scandinavian style restaurant. The renovation included a fresh coat of calming powder blue wall paint, new tables made of solid planks of variations of woods, painted floors, and the windows now wear short curtains of blue and white linen. An original dresser "Host Desk" and a large antique wing chair pulled the new look together at Speicher 52. Eyes will now navigate towards the center of the restaurant where a large buffet table with lacquer-black glass surface is placed. The restaurant's new furniture is multi-functional, as it can be suited to fit standing receptions, tasting events, and the like.
The reception area now embellishes a hanging lamp made of porcelain-teacups (designed by Gregory Bonasera). In addition to new porcelain sconces in the style of the 20s, there are many more small treasures to discover. Large black and white pictures show the turn of the century images from the Hamburg working time, while adding an acoustic insulation in the restaurant.
Harry Asbeck and his architects planned the careful redesign of the Hamburg City Center hotels iconic restaurant. After a six months planning phase, it was time to break ground on the EUR 100,000 project. "Our new Speicher 52 plays on the rediscovered trend that meals at large round tables with friends and family taste much better and make one happier. Moreover, the entire restaurant can be divided individually to fit everyone's needs. Special theme nights such as crayfish or reindeer roast with extra-large tables and our own house brand promise an enjoyable evening in a relaxed atmosphere. We now have a super-comfortable eat-in kitchen, Hamburg's newest attraction in the restaurant scene!" said Nina Eggers, Market Director of Food and Beverage at the Hamburg Marriott and Renaissance Hamburg Hotel.
The Speicher 52 menu offers typical North German and new Nordic cuisine, always inspired by the neighboring countries of Sweden, Norway and Denmark. The variety of dishes ranging from venison, lobster, cod, mushrooms and colorful root vegetables in the fall and winter, to fresh herbs, shellfish, wild berries and a wide selection of fruits in spring and summer. Only fish from Nordic waters and meat from the region find their way onto the plates and are an integral part of the restaurant in Hamburg's kitchen. Apart from the wide selection of Northern German fares is the house aquavit, the "Skål." This carefully crafted spirit is based on vodka and a mixture of different spices and herbs. In addition, the restaurant presents a new wine list consisting of exclusive German wines only.
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Sen. Mark Udall, D-Colo., one of the most vocal congressional supporters of an extension of the production tax credit (PTC) for wind energy, is stepping up his PTC push.
Udall – who co-sponsored a bipartisan bill in March to extend the PTC for an additional two years – says he will open every morning's Senate session with a speech urging his colleagues to review and extend the PTC. He will also discuss how the PTC affects each state and the implications of failing to pass the tax credit.
'It is one thing for Congress to take the time to consider a new proposal and have an open, honest debate, but the production tax credit is widely supported, will create jobs and has already helped our economy grow,' Udall said in a statement.
'Until Congress acts, businesses here and across the country will shed jobs and take our economy backward," he added. "Americans have had it with dysfunction and inaction on Capitol Hill. It is unacceptable for Congress not to pass this commonsense and badly needed piece of legislation. I plan to remind my colleagues of that every morning until the production tax credit passes.'
Udall noted that the PTC has helped attract clean energy businesses to invest in the U.S., including Vestas, which created almost 2,000 jobs in Colorado with its manufacturing facilities in Pueblo, Windsor and Brighton.
With Congress failing to act on the PTC, investors have held back millions of dollars in capital and declined to make any new commitments – which is set to cost Colorado and the nation thousands of jobs throughout the wind energy sector, Udall said, adding that the PTC is necessary for the U.S. to stay competitive.
'While Congress refuses to act, China and other countries are stepping into the breach," Udall said. "Failing to pass the wind production tax credit effectively exports jobs, investment and business opportunities overseas. Congress needs to act to keep the United States an open marketplace for these innovative energy industries.
"The United States belongs on the cutting edge of renewable energy technology and on a path to secure our energy independence," he continued. "Congress can affirm that by passing the wind production tax credit.'


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28-May-2010 -- From Jidda, our home in Saudi Arabia, to the confluence point is around 550 km, too long for a day trip and stretching it even for a day-and-a-half weekend trip with camping.
A carefully selected team of five set off after the end of work on Thursday, with the sole intent of getting as far south as we could before the light faded and we had to set up our camp.
The route we had chosen started in Jidda, skirted around Makka to the South (where the sand dunes are still remarkably green), then headed for al-Ṭā'if up the newly re-opened escarpment highway. From al-Ṭā'if we headed south towards al-Bāḥa, a small city about 400 km from home, leaving the balance of around 150 km to the point to be tackled in the morning and the whole of the drive back to Jidda.
Driving south from al-Ṭā'if along the escarpment on Highway 15, overlooking the plain towards the Red Sea was indeed spectacular, although the air was hazy and the view wasn't as good as it could have been. Villages dotted the road as we drove south and the vegetation became more lush and plentiful in stark contrast to dry, arid Jidda.
Further south near the village of Baniy Sa`d we found an abandoned village, with two look-out towers guarding a beautiful valley, with signs of recent cultivation and inhabitation and marvelled at the unspoiled nature of Saudi Arabia's landscape; no tourists, no souvenirs and no litter. It made for an interesting stop, walk around, and photo opportunity. Our best guess was that this settlement was originally built by the Ottomans and that the towers were some form of control or security feature. Along much of the route lookout towers were a plentiful feature of the landscape and gave the journey an additional feel that there was a good deal of history right in front of our eyes; but none of us knows much of it.
As the sun sank lower in the sky we set up camp on the summit of a hillside close to al-Qā`, just outside of al-Bāḥa province at a site with a beautiful 360-degree view of the escarpment to the West and tiny villages and cultivation to the East. We were very fortunate to stumble over this quiet location completely away from civilisation and a most pleasant evening was had by all. Our nearest neighbour was a Bedu in his encampment about 1 km away.
Leaving early in the morning we ran immediately into the al-Bāḥa border checkpoint, where the kind Saudi policeman asked us to wait while he organised a (compulsory) police escort from there onwards. For those who have tried explaining confluence hunting in their own language to sceptical friends and family, try doing it in a language you know only 10 words of and to someone who can not read a map. We managed to understand one question which was continuously repeated us: "Which town are you going to?" Our best attempt to convince him that our objective was not a town but an obscure piece of desert countryside in the middle of nowhere did not result in any understanding whatsoever on the part of the policemen. We tried to use several interpreters, a petrol pump attendant, a shop owner and even a work colleague via the telephone, but all to no avail. To be fair, we were on the way again, with a friendly smile and an armed police escort, within 30 minutes, flying through red lights and ignoring speed limits for the rest of the day.
After al-Bāḥa city, the road towards the confluence point became hillier and passed through tunnels and cuttings, over bridges and viaducts until we reached a village about 30 km from the confluence point and turned left onto a track heading into the hills. Our Google Earth maps showed this to be a wide dirty track following a broad wādiy, but it was soon apparent that we were lucky and the road had been tarmaced since the satellite images had been taken. The attendant policeman was most confused, certainly the expression on his face gave us the feeling he was not happy. We managed to explain that we only had another 20 minutes to our destination and we continued on.
The tarmac disappeared after 20 km and we were left with another 10 km on the dirty before parking in scrub land about 300 metres from the confluence point, which lay on a gentle upward slope reached by climbing over some loose stone and shale. Our bewildered policeman remained with the cars and looked on completely mystified as the five of us set off across the desert to find it, armed only with our cameras and GPS device.
Having obtained the "six zeros" pictures (or nearly. It seemed we could never find the last zero – see picture), we returned to the cars and knew we could give the policeman a statement which would make sense to him: "We are now going directly to Jidda". The look of incredulity on his face was total. It was exactly noon and we were comforted by the fact that through using the more direct route home along Highway 205 we should get home before dark, which we just achieved by arriving back in the compound seven hours later.


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But landscapes did not appeal to him as they did to Homer and Innes. Instead, he chose to focus his art studies on the human anatomy. Back in this country, frustrated with drawing plaster casts of nude figures (the accepted method of the time), he enrolled in an anatomy course at Jefferson Medical College. Such studies paid off in his unconventional choices of subjects--outdoor activities, hunting, baseball, rowing, and prizefighters. As a result, his work did not sell well. To augment his income he taught art at the Pennsylvania Academy.
Perhaps his greatest masterpiece is The Gross Clinic. Unrelenting in its harsh realism, the painting, depicting a bloody operating room, was received quite unfavourably and refused exhibition space in the Philadelphia Centennial of 1876. Instead, Eakins' work was consigned to the U.S. Army Post Hospital Exhibit. In 1886, teaching a mixed-sex drawing class, he was further humiliated by being dismissed from his teaching position for removing a loin cloth from a male model in order to show certain tendons and muscles. Freed from the constraints of academia, he moved into portraiture and the use of photographs to further heighten the realism of his work. Though unappreciated by the public, the list of students influenced by his work reads like a Who's Who of early 20th Century American Artists.
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One of the main reasons that the iPhone and iPad have proven to be so popular is how easy they are to pick up and use. Nothing demonstrates this more than a video of penguins using an original iPad to play a game . The iPad was loaded with the app "Game for Cats" and soon enough, the penguins became extremely curious and started following the on-screen mouse around the screen.
Sure enough when Jeremy and Newsom noticed the iPad in the exhibit they both waddled on over. Jeremy was the first to try it out but Newsom was the one that really got into it. Stalking the virtual mouse intently he tried to pick it up repeatedly with his beak. Newsom especially seemed to like the squeak that the mouse made when he put his beak on the virtual critter. The mouse was self reinforcing for this penguin. Newsom set the penguin high score of 1600 for the game.
Normally male penguins have other things on their mind this time of year however these two boys are a little too young to think about that. Instead, while all of the older male penguins are trying to impress the opposite sex, they can enjoy a few hours using an iPad and not feeling so left out of all of the excitement going on around them.
You can see the penguins in the video below. Try not to get too concerned when you hear the sound of their beaks hitting on the iPad's glass screen. I am sure it has a screen protector on there!
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2008 Chrysler 300 ReviewThis car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale.
Bold, handsome, roomy and satisfying.
Smooth, quiet operation, tight handling, space, luxury: The Chrysler 300 sedan has it all, at attractive prices. Yet what the 300 has more than anything is bold, appealing styling.
The Chrysler 300 nameplate includes a wide range of engines and amenities, from a frugal V6 to the powerful SRT8. The base model comes well-equipped for less than $25,000 MSRP. The Touring model adds leather, amenities and a more powerful V6 for about $28,000. The 300C offers a truly powerful Hemi V8, with Chrysler's fuel-saving Multi-Displacement System, and it can be equipped with most of the gizmos and luxury features available today.
Long-wheelbase models are also available that some families may find appealing. Aimed primarily at the chauffeur-driven executive class, the long-wheelbase version offer a cavernous back seat, th more leg room than just about anything on the road. It's great for tall folks or anyone who likes space and convenience and can be equipped with custom features such as writing tables and foot rests.
The Chrysler 300 is rear-wheel drive, and we consider that a benefit. Rear-wheel drive adds to the pleasure and excitement of driving this big sedan, and that's partly why luxury sedans and sports cars continue to use it. The 300's traction and stability electronics are well sorted and effective, delivering good all-season performance, and all-wheel drive is an option for those who live in the snow belt. With the big-torque V8, the 300 also offers something buyers that has had buyers turning to SUVs: enough towing capacity to pull a lightweight trailer.
The Chrysler 300 models are comfortable. They're also responsive for large cars. The 300C delivers thrilling acceleration, while the SRT8 offers true high performance in civilized fashion.
Then there's the styling. Inside and out, this car makes no apologies. It won't be mistaken for any other sedan the road. It can be trimmed with chrome, mono-chrome and various wheels to look stately and elegant or downright mean.
The Chrysler 300 delivers impressive value, but emphasizing the cost/benefit ratio may minimize its other strengths. The 300s are good, appealing cars, and they've set the benchmark for Detroit's car builders.
For 2008, Chrysler added several features and tweaked the interior and exterior design. New features include adaptive cruise control, Sirius Backseat TV and Chrysler's MyGig, a 20-gigabyte hard drive that holds songs, pictures, and navigation system map information. Chrysler's UConnect hands-free cell-phone link has been upgraded with an integrated iPod interface. The interior has a new instrument panel and center console, and the arm rests, center console and door trim benefit from soft-touch surfaces. Outside, the front and rear fascia, grille, decklid, and side moldings are updated. Base models are now called LX.
The 2008 Chrysler 300 lineup includes seven models: two V6 engines, two V8s, all-wheel drive, and two long-wheelbase models.
The Chrysler 300 LX ($24,595) has a 2.7-liter dual-overhead-cam V6 generating 178 horsepower and 190 pound-feet of torque and matched to a four-speed automatic transmission. It's equipped with cloth upholstery, power driver's seat, cruise control, solar-control glass and 17-inch steel wheels with hub caps.
The 300 Touring ($28,590) upgrades to a 3.5-liter single-overhead-cam V6 making 250 horsepower and 250 pound-feet of torque. It has a five-speed automatic transmission with Chrysler's AutoStick manual-shift feature. The Touring comes with leather seating, 17-inch aluminum wheels and fog lamps. The all-wheel-drive Touring AWD ($31,445) is identically equipped.
The 300 Limited ($31,620) adds 18-inch chrome wheels, a slightly firmer Touring suspension, heated front seats, a power passenger seat, automatic headlamps, automatic climate control, power-adjustable pedals, an electronic vehicle information center, and one year of Sirius satellite radio. The Limited AWD ($33,815) is identically equipped.
The 300C ($35,395) features a 5.7-liter overhead-valve V8 (Hemi), delivering 340 horsepower and a substantial 390 pound-feet of torque. It also has a power tilt/telescoping steering column, leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob, remote starting, and rain-sensing wipers. The 300C AWD ($37,495) is equipped the same. An SRT Design Group option ($1,495) for the 300C adds many of the SRT design cues, 20-inch wheels, and more significantly, engine tweaks and special exhaust that raise the output to 350 horsepower.
The SRT8 ($41,385) features a 425-hp, 6.1-liter Hemi V8 with loads of performance tweaks, 20-inch wheels, and unique design features.
Options are plentiful with many available packages that require research. One of the most popular is Protection Group II ($890), which adds curtain-style head-protection airbags, torso-protecting front side airbags, rear park assist, self-sealing tires and cabin air filtration. Stand alone options include rear-seat DVD entertainment with a seven-inch LCD screen, a sunroof ($950), UConnect hands-free communication with iPod interface ($250), and a Boston Acoustics audio upgrade with six-CD changer, subwoofer and 368 watts of output. Also available for 2008 are Sirius Backseat TV, with three channels of children's programming, and Chrysler's MyGig. MyGig comes in two versions: the MyGig Entertainment System, which has a 6.5-inch touchscreen and a 20-gigabyte hard drive to hold songs and pictures, and the MyGig Multimedia Infotainment System, which adds a navigation system with voice control and real-time traffic information.
Safety features include multi-stage front airbags. Curtain-style head protection airbags for outboard passengers and torso-protecting front side-impact airbags are optional. An Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Traction Control System (TCS) and anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Brake Assist are standard on all but the LX model, where they are optional. Other safety-related options include rear obstacle detection, high-intensity discharge headlamps, a tire-pressure monitor, and all-wheel drive. The Chrysler 300 has earned a five-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for front-impact crash protection.
The W.P. Chrysler Executive Series, or long-wheelbase option ($10,600), is offered on the 300 Touring and 300C with rear-wheel drive. This package must be ordered from a dealership through the Acubuilt coachworks, which finishes the cars in partnership with Chrysler.
The Chrysler 300 has collected a host of design awards around the world, and we'd call them well-earned. A handful of detractors claim the 300's styling, particularly its Bentley-esque front end, is derivative, but we think that's a superficial view. Certainly the 300 respects tradition and draws inspiration from the past, as many beautiful designs do. But it has also redefined what a Detroit sedan can be, more clearly and thoroughly than any automobile in recent years.
With its rear-wheel-drive architecture, the Chrysler 300 might be a case of back to the future. Yet there's little about it that's retro, except maybe the giant grille, which clearly draws on 300s from the past. The first Chrysler 300 was introduced in 1955. It was called the C300 and its engine had hemispherical combustion chambers earning the Hemi nickname. It had two four-barrel carburetors, and it achieved fame as the most powerful engine of the day, winning the NASCAR championship in the C300's first year and setting top speed records on the beach at Daytona.
The current Chrysler 300 is just as bold. Its styling makes no apologies. It has a look that appeals to young and old alike.
The Chrysler 300 looks dramatic in profile because its rear-wheel-drive layout allows a distinctive shape. The wheelwell cutouts, wrapping around rims up to 20 inches in diameter, are striking. The wheelbase is long but the overhangs are short, offering a visual sense of power. The roofline, a sort of '30s gangster tease, beautifully complements the long, low lines, which appear to be carved from a big horizontal block of metal. The roof rakes thickly down to a short deck, and the sides are like large slabs.
For 2008, the decklid was redesigned to include an integrated spoiler-like kickup, as well as the center, high-mounted stop light, which moves down from the rear package area. The long hood glides forward and drops off a cliff whose face is the massive grille, framed by wing-like double-beam headlights.
Outside mirrors with supplemental turn signals and courtesy puddle lamps are optional. These cast a useful halo of light on the ground beneath the doors when the 300 is unlocked with the remote key fob. This feature adds some security in dark garages and is very useful if you happen to drop something as you're getting into the car.
The high-performance SRT8 may be the coolest-looking 300 of all. Its unique features include body-color front and rear bumper inserts, mirrors and door handles. The modifications are more than aesthetic: The front and rear ends direct air flow through unique ducts that cool the brakes, while a specially designed rear spoiler increases rear downforce by 39 percent, helping keep the rear tires firmly planted at high speed without increasing drag. Yet the coolest thing about the SRT8 might be its 20-inch forged aluminum wheels and asymmetrical high-performance tires. These maximize that visual power, and they're staggered in the classic track-performance tradition, with the rear tires slightly wider than the fronts.
The Executive Series package, or long-wheelbase version, adds six inches to the standard wheelbase, all behind the front doors, and provides more than 46 inches of rear legroom inside. That's more rear-seat leg room than executive-class stalwarts such as the Audi A8L, BMW 750Li and Jaguar XJ-8L, at a substantially lower price. Outside, it gives the 300 a stately, limo-like look.
The stylish theme set by the 2008 Chrysler 300 body carries through inside, though the style in the cabin is even more clearly defined by purpose. There's a definite form-follows-function approach, with little superfluous decoration. In this interior, you'll also find the roots of a trend among sedans.
The Chrysler 300 was among the first to adapt an increasingly popular high seating position, with seats that rise several inches above those in the typical sedan. This blueprint was no doubt a response to the booming popularity of sport-utility vehicles. It's probably the thing to do nowadays because buyers like to sit high, and because the high door sills add a feeling of security. The windshield rake is relatively modest, so visibility forward is enhanced over the 300's long hood. However, the roofline stretches out fairly far in front of the driver's seat, making stoplights hard to see if you get too close. Visibility is also blocked to the right rear by a large rear pillar.
Still, those who prefer a lower, leaned-back seating position can find it inside the 300. The up-down travel of the driver's seat bottom is significant, and the driving position easily adjusts for all sizes and tastes. Our loaded 300C featured power-adjustable pedals, which move back and forth with a button on the dash. The adjustable pedals are welcome in this car, because the steering wheel also telescopes. The pedals add another tailoring tool to the mix, rather than simply replacing the telescoping wheel as they do in some vehicles so equipped. The seats themselves are on the firm side, but comfortable. They could use more side bolstering in the 300C, which has the engine and tires to corner harder than the seats might like.
The dash and instruments are both very clean. Our 300C had a satin silver center stack, elegantly functional with almost nothing decorative about it. It was a pleasant surprise not to have to play games with the controls and switchgear to get them to work. There are two horizontal rectangular climate vents on either side of an analog clock, above the sound system and a climate system controlled by four simple knobs. The four gauges are round, clear and pleasing to the eye in a balanced layout with black numbers and needles on a white background. From the driver's perspective, it's all good.
The newly available MyGig radio is available in two iterations: the MyGig Entertainment System and the MyGig Multimedia Infotainment System. Both have 20 gigabytes of hard drive space, but the Multimedia option includes a navigation system with real-time traffic and voice activation.
Overall finish and material quality don't quite live up to the standards set by the design, but they're not bad, either. The 2008 update adds some better padding to contact points on the door panels, armrests and center console. There is nothing so cheap or crude inside the 300 that it would keep us from enjoying the car. The 300C steering wheel is a nice four-spoke design with tortoise shell wood trim making a gradual arc along the top, like a Mercedes wheel. California walnut trim is an option. Our leather interior was a subtle gray-beige two-tone, and again, Mercedes-like. Suede inserts on the SRT8 seats raise the richness meter a notch, and the side bolstering is more prominent, but again, could be moreso.
In general, the 300 interior is marked by spacious silence. Chrysler engineers have made noticeable progress toward reducing interior and wind noise in all their recent vehicles, and the flagship sedan leads the way.
The space comes courtesy of the efficient exterior shape. The wheels are pushed to the corners, and the long wheelbase leaves 106.6 cubic feet inside. The door openings are extra large, making climbing in and out easy.
The Chrysler 300 models offer a relaxing 40 inches of rear legroom and outboard passengers will find plenty to like, including a folding center armrest with integra.
Driving Impression
From the driver's seat, the Chrysler 300 is one of the better big American sedans we've tested, and certainly the most interesting. To be sure, that view is colored by a preference for rear-wheel drive. Yet more than that, the 300 has created a new definition for the Detroit sedan. With its size, styling and design features, it retains characteristics that might be described as uniquely American. But it also has an international quality, measured by its responsiveness and efficiency.
We tested a 300C in typical Detroit winter slop, and found it worked well in most situations. Chrysler has done a fine job of tuning the traction and stability electronics. With all-season tires, the 300C got through typical snow and slush just fine, but an unplowed alley proved to be a problem. We'd recommend either an all-wheel drive model or a good set of snow tires for drivers that often encounter snow.
The Chrysler 300 LX base model drives nice. The dual-overhead cam 2.7-liter V6 engine delivers 178 horsepower, enough to handle big-city rush-hour traffic. It's a frugal choice, both in terms of fuel cost and the purchase price. Some drivers may find themselves working this engine hard, however, and wishing for a little more power. Also, the four-speed automatic transmission lacks the responsiveness and flexibility of a five-speed automatic.
The 3.5-liter V6 in the 300 Touring and 300 Limited will work better for most buyers. We found the power better than adequate, even after driving the powerful 300C. We also liked the smooth and quick-shifting five-speed automatic, which is based on a Mercedes design, though it's built in Kokomo, Indiana. At idle, we could feel the pulse of the engine.
On the road, the Chrysler 300 feels as solid as it looks, having inherited significant mechanicals from Chrysler's former parent company, Mercedes-Benz. From a handling standpoint, the 300 is heavily and positively influenced by a design borrowed from the Mercedes E-Class: five-link rear suspension mounted to a subframe, and the short-arm/long-arm front suspension, modified for the 300's longer wheelbase, wider track and bigger wheels.
The ride is smooth, but solid enough to prevent wallowing. We wouldn't change much. This is a large car, to be sure. It has a longer wheelbase (120 inches) than the Chrysler 300s from the 1950s, yet its overall length is shorter, and it doesn't feel balky or cumbersome. In short, it doesn't drive big. It feels a bit heavy, but also very secure, confident and responsive. It rides well, even the sportier 300C.
The 300 is reasonably easy to park despite its size. However, only the upper models have rear obstacle detection, which beeps an audible tone, increasing the frequency as you back toward an object.
The 300C handles well for a car its size. We found it maintained a fairly even keel when driven hard through switchback turns. Body lean was well-checked. The weight of the car became apparent in transient maneuvers, as it could be felt transitioning from one side to the other. The cornering is good enough that the all-season tires don't really do it justice. We think the 300 would respond very well to a set of summer performance tires, with a set of winter tires on a second set of wheels.
Chrysler has gotten the rack-and-pinion steering right. It has just the right amount of weight, and it delivers a secure feeling. We like its accuracy.
The brakes are excellent. Driving a 300C hard over some twisty mountain roads, the big Bosch-built brakes really did the job, inspiring surprising confidence in a car that weighs over 4000 pounds. The front brakes on the 300C are bigger and better than those on the V6 models; antilock brakes with brake assist and electronic brake distribution, which balances brake force front and rear, are standard on all but the base 300 LX.
Its brakes and 390 pound-feet of torque from the Hemi V8 deliver surprising towing capacity for a s.
The Chrysler 300 delivers bold styling. It's smooth and quiet, with a great ride and tight handling. Getting in and out is easy, and it's roomy inside. Models are available for all tastes and budgets. Its traction and stability electronics work well, but buyers who want to be prepared for bad weather should opt for all-wheel drive. The base 300 is a lot of car for the money, with a proven V6 that has adequate power for many drivers. We prefer the Touring and Limited models, with their more powerful V6 and higher levels of features. The 300C comes with a Hemi V8 that can dust expensive luxury cars in performance and value. The SRT8 delivers outstanding performance in civilized style at a price that's hard to beat.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Kirk Bell reported from Detroit, with Tom Lankard in Northern California.
Model Lineup
Chrysler 300 LX ($24,595); Touring ($28,590); Touring AWD ($31,445); Limited ($31,620); Limited AWD ($33,815); 300C ($35,395); 300C AWD ($37,495); SRT8 ($41,385).
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Brampton, Ontario, Canada.
Options As Tested
Protection Group II ($1,080) includes curtain style head-protection airbags, rear park assist, self-sealing tires, UConnect, auto-dim rearview mirror wit microphone, and cabin air filtration; Navigation and Sound Group II ($2,290) includes DVD-based GPS navigation system, 368-watt audio output with six speakers plus subwoofer AM/FM/CD/DVD/MP3 with six-CD changer; Luxury Group II ($1,490) includes heated rear seat and outside mirrors with turn signals, courtesy lamps and auto-dimming on passenger side.
Model Tested
Chrysler 300C ($35,395).The Chrysler 300C is the performance version of the Chrysler 300, only with the addition of a standard Hemi V8. Available in rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Chrysler's 340hp 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 engine powers the 300C Hemi and all-wheel drive Base models through a five-speed automatic transmission. The engine is intelligently able to shut down select cylinders which conserves gas. Standard features such as, SmartBeam headlamps, four-wheel-disc antilock brakes, traction control and an electronic stability control system enhance safety. A 425hp 6.1-liter Hemi V8 powers the SRT8. The Chrysler 300C received a minor external redesign for 2008.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Place the berries on a pie tin and roast for 10 minutes. Pulverize them in a spice mill with the cinnamon and nutmeg. Place the spice mixture in a food processor, fitted with a metal blade. Add the scallions and chile. Season with salt and pepper. Process until a paste is formed. Add the rum and mix well. Rub the mixture all over the pork loin. Cover and allow to marinate for at least 1 hour at room temperature.
Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees F.
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Choice 1 is Actually IncorrectAccording to the Oracle 10.2 documentation http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/B19306_01/appdev.102/b14261/sqloperations.htm#sthref1537 section Avoiding Errors with Autonomous Transactions, we find this: "If you try to exit an active autonomous transaction without committing or rolling back, Oracle raises an exception. If the exception goes unhandled, the transaction is rolled back." Consequently, the last sentence of the choice should be (correction in italics): "Otherwise, an exception will be raised by Oracle and a rollback performed on any changes made in the autonomous transaction program unit" not "a rollback performed in your session."
Choice 4: Change made to a TableA player wrote that "change" "to a table" doesn't mean only table data, raising questions regarding the impact of DDL changes to the table as in:
declare /*create table a (d date, v varchar2 (8)); */ pragma autonomous_transaction; begin insert into a values (sysdate,'o'); execute immediate 'truncate table a'; execute immediate 'alter table a add (b varchar2(8))'; execute immediate 'alter table a drop column b'; end;You wouldn't have to do a commit explicilty in this case, because Oracle will do so implicitly. Regardless, this choice is incorrect, because you do not have to commit at all with an autonomous transaction. You could decide to rollback instead. So there is a possible ambiguity in the choice, but the ambiguity does not affect the correctness of the answer.


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— Susan Tyler Hitchcock
I honor every expression of the myth of Frankenstein, no matter how tawdry or superficial, because all show how broadly and deeply its meaning runs in the human imagination.
— Susan Tyler Hitchcock
As a non-fiction writer, Susan Tyler Hitchcock has penned a dazzling array of books on such varied subjects as religions around the world, the Roe v Wade decision, women in medicine, women explorers, a Victorian murder case, and how to grow wild plants indoors. She is currently a book editor for the National Geographic Society.
This fall, W.W.Norton will be publishing her new book: Frankenstein: A Cultural History.
You can read a tantalizing excerpt, as well as an author Q&A and early reviews on Hitchcock's website. She also keeps a blog called Monster Sightings.
I'll keep an eye out and I'll report back here as soon as the book is published.


text: Album Review: The xx - Coexist by Peter Valelly September 17, 2012 reviews The xx - Coexist (Courtesy of Young Turks) Coming on the heels of their heralded self-titled 2009 debut, the xx's new album Coexist offers something few had expected: more of the same. Coexist scarcely alters the UK trio's basic sonic coordinates: plaintive basslines from Oliver Sim, simple, disarmingly melodic guitar lines from Romy Madley Croft, and Jamie Smith's subtle yet effective drum programming and electronic flourishes, all locked in orbit around the emotional core of Madley Croft and Sim's hushed vocals. It's a simple sound, yet an extraordinarily potent one. Of the many emergent bands who began their careers already thoroughly enmeshed the internet hype cycle's machinery, none have proven as quietly yet thoroughly enduring as the xx. Swamped with critical praise almost instantly upon The xx's release, the band gracefully transitioned into a stadium-packing indie mega-act, with Smith cannily parlaying the band's fame into a particular sort of indie chachet. After all, the xx arrived in the midst of a sea change for indie music, as a new generation of dance music-influenced sounds came to the forefront. Under the name Jamie xx, Smith built a sterling reputation as a producer and remixer within the emergent overlap between the vanguards of indie and dance music, and many fans and critics expected sounds and ideas from techno, dubstep and house to profoundly steer the xx's direction on Coexist. Yet as much as the xx feel like a part of the nascent indie/electronica overlap zone, they also feel apart from it. One of the things that made the band's debut remarkable — and a reason why it still resonates so powerfully — is that it sounded utterly original and felt urgently contemporary without bowing to any of indie's dominant trends. And while it's true that dance music has subtly yet unmistakably shaped Smith's approach to sound design on Coexist, the band has largely opted to continue exploring the musical landscape they sketched out in 2009. It's a wise choice, as the album's lead singles, "Angels" and "Chained," amply demonstrate. "Angels" is a stunning, straightforward paean to love and devotion from Madley Croft, with the bass, guitar and drum machine swelling and receding beneath her wrenchingly lovely vocal performance. "Chained" is even more spellbinding, and stands as one of the band's finest moments to date. Sim and Madley Croft trade fragmented lyrics fraught with tension — "Did I hold you too tight? Did I not let enough light in?," she sings at one point — as lulling cymbal washes and propulsive basslines and drum programming pull the track seductively forward. The xx's threadbare instrumental set-up allows them to wield silence and rhythm as powerful tools. Nowhere is that more apparent than on "Missing," where the music comes to a full stop only to come rushing back with a fragile guitar line, stark snare hits and bass drum pulses. The multi-segmented "Reunion" finds the band shedding percussion for the first half of the song before diving headlong into throbbing, ethereal electronica. In the hermetically sealed atmosphere that the xx create, even the smallest experiments create ripples of strangeness. So when Smith's dance music tendencies come to their fullest fruition on the album's penultimate track "Swept Away," they resonate with particular intensity. The song — the album's longest, and perhaps its best — begins with lovely harmonies from Sim and Madley Croft and gracefully spare piano chords. Soon, a supple, hooky bassline kicks in, and the percussion swells, transforming the song a gently throbbing house track. Cymbals, toms and snares abound, creating a microscopically percolating rhythmic texture indebted to early-2000s electronica trends like minimal techno and microhouse. Yet at no point does the music stray far enough from the band's sonic template to feel out of place; the song's experimentation strikes a perfect balance. Coexist is an enthralling listen, and in the few weeks since I first heard it (we hosted it as a First Listen a while back), I've come to believe it will be as celebrated as the band's debut. It offers a fresh take on an accomplishment that's long been the ideal of a certain strain of indie rock (including but not limited to the xx's most obvious sonic forebears, Welsh post-punkers Young Marble Giants): it performs a kind of inversion of rock'n'roll's ethos, wherein simplicity and delicacy themselves become a kind of potency, a show of strength. Tweet


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Thursday, June 28, 2007
Tony Blair becoming a Catholic then.
I never had much contact with Catholics, growing up in the North (Presbyterians) then moving to Cornwall when I was eight (Methodists). There weren't exactly dreaming spires at Derby Poly either, their Christian Union being made of one bloke who kept apologising, and although Canterbury has some religious connotations a) I'm fairly sure they're not Catholic, and b) I mostly hung out with jewite homosexualists anyway.
So weirdly, I never even met any Catholics until I started working in television, and they were definitely lapsed, and didn't want to talk about it. Thus my knowledge of Catholicism is, at best, a tad sketchy.
So, what I want to know then:
1. Does Tony Blair hate gays and jews now? (this will help him in his new job I suppose)
2. Is he against contraception?
3. If the answer to 1) and 2) are 'no', does he in some way believe that the rituals and ceremonies of catholicism have actual effects (like casting 'Protect From Evil' in D&D) that your standard/Anglican church doesn't?
If the answer to this is 'no' also, then:
4. Does he just like candles?
UPDATE: or, I suppose, 5. Did Cherie make him do it? She's Liverpudlian, isn't she, they're terribly sentimental.*
UPDATE 2: Just so other religions don't feel left out, an excellent Even Stephen
* Unless Carla Lane lied to me, which is looking increasingly possible.
20 comments:
Its all about performance and spin isn't it. Roman Catholics have the biggest, showiest frocks and the tallest hats. And the Pope. Tony loves all that sort of thing.
- 11:38 am
- Good Dog said...
Isn't it because he can be forgiven all his sins?
About 13,972,588,103,438 Hail Marys should do it.
Although before he gets to the sixth hopefully someone will kick him to death.
- 12:34 pm
- 9/10ths Full of Penguins said...
I love that Even Stephen video. It makes me laugh every time.
"Hmmm, maybe the Jew is right..."
It seem to me his Blairness likes attaching himself parasite-like to powerful people/institutions. Now Bush has no further use for him, he's turned to the most powerful Christian denomination instead.
Or maybe he's just doing what Cherie says..
Or possibly he has had a genuine spiritual experience..
- 12:51 pm
- Marsha Klein said...
I think it's probably the pomp and ceremony that attract him - now he can be visibly holier-than-thou.
But, speaking as a girl, one should never underestimate the attraction of candles. Or incense.
- 2:26 pm
- james henry said...
Catholicism = the new 'nice hot bath'?
- 2:40 pm
- Marsha Klein said...
"Makes everything better in this life AND the next one"!
- 3:08 pm
(Delurking due to being sort of Liverpudlian and having a Catholic upbringing.)
1. Regarding gays, Very Probably. Many Catholics have this hyper-sensitive conservative view on EVERYTHING. Regarding Jews, no. I go to a Catholic faith school (the twist being I don't believe in God) and Judaism and Islam are the only two other religions we're taught about.
2. He does have a lot of kids...
3. Most Catholics don't really think about how other people pray. It's just how they're brought up, so it's what they do. But then we are talking about Tony Blair.
4. Candles rule.
5. Are we?
- 4:25 pm
- james henry said...
Don't pretend you're not, I've seen Bread.
Thanks Me.
In fact, these are all really interesting comments, thanks! I'm not being disengenuous about Catholicism, I genuinely don't know anything about it. Yet a lot of politicians and showbiz types seem to be defecting of late, so I'm trying to work out why.
And I don't think TB has anything against my mate PP (who represents both big jews and enormous whoopsies). And he's quite clued-up on Africa and that, so must be quite up to date on the benefits of contraception.
It's looking like the candles, isn't it?
- 4:32 pm
- Annie Rhiannon said...
His mother is from Donegal and his grandfather was an Orangeman.
I remember Alastair Campbell interrupting an interview with him once when he was asked about his faith, saying "We don't do God".
- 4:42 pm
- Oli said...
Nope, if it was candles he could of gone in for High Anglicism - basically Catholicism without the pope or the transfiguration.
I'm going for the D&D thing, because I'm a geek. And he's a +1 bastard.
- 4:46 pm
- james henry said...
Well this what worries me - whatever the difference is between High Anglicanism and Catholicism, it seems to have swung him.
But not the way a few people would have liked.
- 4:51 pm
I think he's got a secret desire to go to Confession - a heck of a lot!!!! Something the Church of England does'nt go in for.
- 5:26 pm
- Paul Pennyfeather said...
PP has a crush on Ed Milliband at the moment and would like to hold something against him.
End of big gay whoopsie jew thread
- 8:09 pm
- Jen said...
I just don't 'get' religion. I know next to nothing about even my own 'faith', Christian Protestantism (or whatever) forced upon me by my parents with a Christening in '88. (both equally non-religious, but it's the 'thing to do' apparently.)
Because I live in what is probably the next best thing to Ireland's post-peace process (nine times out of ten without the guns) Scotland, kids are christened one way or the other to make sure 'the other side' know what's what.
To be honest, Dara O'Briain is right. On all accounts.
- 8:39 pm
- Paul Pennyfeather said...
To clear up any confusion caused by James' awful grammar. I, PP, know fuck all about Africa, however the nice Mr Tony does know stuff about the dark continent.
My knowledge of the catholics is confined to a twice yearly reading of Brideshead Revisited (but that's mostly for the gayness) but they seem very nice, if very bad at sex - if you don't believe me read the sex scene between Charles and Julia on the boat, it is the worst thing Waugh ever wrote
- 9:49 pm
- kaiki said...
this post reminded me of this;
Dougal: God, I've heard about those cults Ted. People dressing up in black and saying Our Lord's going to come back and save us all.
Ted: No, Dougal, that's us. That's Catholicism.
- isn't there something about religion generally which is a bit sinister ? i met a pagan at the weekend, he told me we are all descended from the goddess except him, who was descended from the bowels of the earth. or something. i'd stopped listening to be honest.
- 10:30 am
I'm sure the Pope has quite a few residences in warm and sunny Italy that can be loaned out to friends of a similar persuasion. He can probably also pull a few strings with Angela Merkin.
- 11:33 am
- Sylvia said...
There is only one reason why Tony Blair is converting to catholicism is that in about three years time he and Cherie will be applying for a place at the Oratory School for Leo and believe me if those people tell you to jump through fire parents will in order to get their sons in there.
So that's all there is to it.
Speaking as a low church cradle catholic, I think that change from within works better. It'll only take another 1000 years.
In the meantime, at least we'll get first dibs in the queue to heaven....
- 11:40 am
- caskared said...
He wants to be more like Jed Bartlett, then maybe people will like him more. And Cherie was being a pink lady wearing her fushia coat the other day...
- 11:08 pm
Belief in fairytale (a) or fairytale (b) - they're still both fairytales.
- 7:04 pm


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The Electric Company "Oh Danny Boy" Hector and Danny join forces in a doubles ping pong tournament. Will they find friendship in victory?. D
5:30 pm
Cyberchase "A Clean Sweep" Hacker makes Buzz's dream come true and gives him his very own donut shop in Radopolis. But it's just part of Hacker's latest scheme. Working out of the donut shop, Hacker makes confetti out of magnetite, and uses it to put all the Radsters to sleep, so he can take over the cybersite. D
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Knit and Crochet Now! "Baby Sleeping Sack" Snuggle up the wee ones in one of our baby sacks. Robyn has designed a colorful crochet sack and Kristin will take you through the steps of a knit hooded baby sack by courtesy of Simply Knitting. Afghan square is the crochet Raised Cluster. D
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Paint This With Jerry Yarnell "Osage Prairie Summer, Part 4" In this episode, Jerry shows his students where to place the barn and how to under-paint it. Then, blocks in the live trees on the left middle ground of the painting. Then, blocks in the large dead tree on the right foreground as an eye stopper. D
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Mexico -- One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless "Sustainable Aquaculture in the Rich Waters of Ensenada" Two of Ensenada's best seafood chefs, Benito Molina and Alain Genchi, join Rick for a lesson in mollusk farming. Juan Carlos Lapuente of Acuacultura Integral de Baja California takes the trio to the rich coastal waters to see oyster and mussel farming. Along the way, we learn that the quality of these waters is what makes the seafood from this area so outstanding. D
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Joanne Weir's Cooking Confidence "Simply Delicious" Joanne shares a tuna and white bean salad recipe straight from the Mediterranean that will make you want to dine al fresca. Charlie joins in and learns a technique for cooking juicy lemon perfect for tossing with herbs and orecchiette for a light and simple pasta salad. They finish the meal with pineapple sprinkled with a secret ingredient for a perfect ending. D
8:00 pm
This Old House "Cambridge 2012/Hearthstone, Waterfall Island Top" Roger is getting the plants in despite the rain; the hearth and woodbox are lined with rustic sandstone. Norm visits Paul Grothouse in Pennsylvania to see how he's fabricating the huge butcher block countertop with waterfall edge and dovetail key detail. Richard installs wall-mounted lavatory faucets. D
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Travelscope "Williamsburg, Virginia - America's Historic Triangle" Travelscope traces America's birth in Jamestown, Colonial Williamsburg and Yorktown, Virginia. Yet, this adventure covers more than the past as Joseph kayaks the Chickahominy River, sails on a four-masted schooner past modern-day ocean-going vessels and partakes of the area's family fun. D
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Lidia's Italy In America "New England: Spicy and Sweet in New England" Take a trip with Lidia to Gloucester, Massachusetts, a fishing village with a large Italian population, and then visit Providence, Rhode Island, where Lidia goes to the Scialo Brothers' Bakery. Lidia makes Spaghetti with Lobster Sauce and tries the Scialo Brothers' recipe for Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes. D
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Simply Ming "Reconstituting with Guest Gordon Hamersley" Drying foods to keep them preserved is a technique that dates back hundreds of years. On this episode of Simply Ming, host Ming Tsai and special guest, Gordon Hamersley, show how the technique of reconstituting - bringing a dried ingredient back to life by simply adding liquid - can be used to cook up two unique dishes: Salt Cod with Pasta and English Peas and Chicken Stir-fry with Wood Ear, Fermented Black Beans and Wasabi Yogurt. D
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Rick Steves' Europe "Venice and Its Lagoon" Rick samples sumptuous art treasures, and explores back-street wonders. He cruises its lagoon, stopping in fiery Murano for glass, pastel Burano for lace, and murky Torcello for a sense of where Venice was born. Part 2 of 2G


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Delegates at National Farmers Union's (NFU) 109th annual convention in San Antonio, Texas, have adopted a special order of business opposing recent free trade agreements, particularly the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (KORUS).
For more on the agreement, see Rapid ratification of U.S./Korea trade agreement urged.
"Past free trade agreements such as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) have not performed as promised for U.S. agriculture," said Roger Johnson, NFU President, on March 15. "KORUS replicates many of the most troubling provisions of NAFTA and CAFTA. Even more troubling is the fact that KORUS has no provisions to counter Korean currency manipulations."
KORUS also projects to increase the U.S. trade deficit and cost tens of thousands of jobs.
"The U.S. International Trade Commission predicts that the KORUS agreement would increase the U.S. trade deficit of $308 - $416 million," said Johnson. "Further, the Economic Policy Institute forecasts that the agreement would cost 159,000 U.S. jobs in its first seven years. This would be a terrible deal for the U.S., one that NFU cannot support as it is currently written."
NFU would support a trade agreement that addresses the issue of currency manipulation. The agreement must also ensure all participating countries meet the International Labor Organization standards for labor, and products from such countries meet U.S. standards for environment, health, and food safety.


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Sweater/Choies.com, Leggings/Dagmar from Nordic Wardrobe, Necklace/Monki, Bracelets/Topshop, Platforms/Monki
My sick-outfit! Going to fight crime and my flu in town with this on today ;) Wool leggings are a MUST for me, so I don't get sick like once a month when -20degrees hits Scandinavia. Tonight I'm travelling to Finland for New Year's, do you guys have any plans yet? :)


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Friday, December 10, 2010
Episode 4 has been submitted!!!
We finally submitted the newest update with the local wi-fi multiplayer. There was some problems with the submission, since we had to hotfix the build about 6 times before we finally got it the way it was supposed to be. Let me just say that things are much more complex when multiplayer is involved.
Right now we have our fingers crossed that the update would make it through Apple before Christmas. It seems unlikely at the moment. We have received reports their approval during December will be uber slow due to many developers submitting updates & apps. There's nothing we can do about it, except to hope for the best.
Some brand new co-op screens featuring Enviro-Bear and Evan Hsu (Second screen has Xmas Gore & Santa duo):
Online multiplayer & bluetooth will follow in a later update!
Also as the Minigore Monster Contest is still alive and kicking, I must remind everybody that you still have the time to submit your entry! More info about the contest can be found from the blog post made WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2010.
We also decided to extend the rules a bit (don't worry nothing dramatic) so that all the entries and artwork posted on the forums will automatically be considered for the contest. This means you don't necessarily have to post your work to the email (email@example.com) in order to participate.
Some people who sent their entries have been wondering if we received their entry. Unfortunately we don't have time to reply to everybody. If you are unsure if we got it or not, check your email account's "sent" folder to see if it is there. If you can't find it, or don't know how to check, you can resubmit your entry to make sure.
54 comments:
Awsome!.. What else?ReplyDelete
Oh, and when will the evil knight character come? Looks fun to play with sword ( + more HP? )ReplyDelete
You. Are. The best.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 10, 2010 at 12:47 PM
U made it nore easier for me thnx , by posting my entries on the forum i am assured that i sent it :)ReplyDelete
When are we going to start seeing updates for Minigore HD? You charge a premium price for the iPad but it receives little to no updates while Minigore for iPhone is free quite a bit and it receives all the updates.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 10, 2010 at 12:53 PM
Finally! Can't wait for it!ReplyDelete
Cool. Do you think you will have the zombie update by christmas?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 10, 2010 at 1:34 PM
Will beta testing for the remaining content begin soon, or is there still a considerable amount of work to be done?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 10, 2010 at 1:52 PM
Are the elder gores DLC? I have too many kills and I want to spend them.ReplyDelete
Hey Timmo, can you include a list of the features in this updates. It appears you have re-stylized the virtual joysticks, and Elder Gore is included in this update, right? As DLC or purchasable characters?ReplyDelete
It's Timo, not "Timmo" :PReplyDelete
-full retina Display support
-local co-op (over Wi-Fi)
-new joysticks
-many, many bug fixes
-new DLC pack with Grandpa and Grandma
-John Gore learn some new phrases
...and it snows on the snow map. ;)ReplyDelete
...and clouds on the forest map ;)ReplyDelete
I'm excited that its finally submitted! Nice work.
@Timo, that multiplayer poster is awesome, any chance of releasing desktop wallpaper sized versions? It would look sick on my laptop!
- AnonymousDecember 10, 2010 at 2:27 PM
Do the elder gores have voice acting?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 10, 2010 at 3:11 PM
Do they have any abilities?ReplyDelete
MS, you should make some artwork iPhone/iPad sized, and release them as wallpapers. This would be free promotion for you. AND will make us Minigore fans really really happy. Really! (no, seriously, REALLY!)ReplyDelete
@Anonymous: Grandpa has shotgun, Grandma is a common character.ReplyDelete
DLC? Come on, we need to spend this surmounted cash somehow. That's just saddening.ReplyDelete
If you guys produce merchandise I would buy it. Like a minigore ipod case or minigore mugs.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 10, 2010 at 3:40 PM
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hey will your next website update be on the zombies and knight because i am so psyched for this now ,more then ever!!!!!!!!!!!!ReplyDelete
p.s. can you guys tell me what you think about my monster it's under profile name Leo94x
- Wacko JackoDecember 10, 2010 at 5:20 PM
So the elder gores r goin to be bought with real money.ReplyDelete
That sucks!!!! I really want to have a
Reason to play the game 24 7!!!!
Please make them bought with kills PLEASE!!!!
Which character pack will the Elder Gores be in?ReplyDelete
- Wacko JackoDecember 10, 2010 at 7:05 PM
On the screen shots it shows only one set of lives.ReplyDelete
Does this mean you both share 3 lives each????
If it does I would of rathered the system were u both have 3 lives each and if one of u die the other player has 5 or 10 seconds to revive them to 1 or 2 lives.
What do u think???
Also please work on different maps after ep 4 like
-desert level with mummies
-snow level with snowmen or white furries
Thanks for listening please reply back
- Dylan_9495December 11, 2010 at 5:38 AM
I creamed when I saw the title.. Also I agree with wacko jacko desert level with mummies would be sickReplyDelete
Thanks dudes at MS :)
Yes Jacko you have some very nice ideas. Maybe in the desert you could also have some cacti that pop out of the ground and hobble towards you. I do like those ideas though. In the snow forest level they become like little yetis?ReplyDelete
Or have a fogy level with... Creatures ( anykind ) that pop at u.... And Jacko that is one awesome idea!ReplyDelete
- Wacko JackoDecember 11, 2010 at 3:22 PM
Thanks Dylan, spike and misha!ReplyDelete
This is probably a long shot but how about a level where u r in a huanted mansion, u can go down stairs to the basement and upstairs to the bedroom where u can than go on the deck.
Ghost furies would be awesome who u can only slightly see till They come close to u.
What do u think???
Ps read spike and mishas ideas above they have some great level ideas aswell.
- AnonymousDecember 11, 2010 at 7:01 PM
Ojalá y que hicieran un blog de minigore en español!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 11, 2010 at 10:24 PM
Does this update include object collision?ReplyDelete
The arrow through heart graphic in the background of the dead elder gores would make a pretty sick tee.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 12, 2010 at 3:33 AM
all i want in ep 4 is the knight, is it in it ??ReplyDelete
please reply
- Wacko JackoDecember 12, 2010 at 3:51 AM
The knight is in eP4
Mountain sheep r submitting ep4 in parts
- HimalayaboyDecember 12, 2010 at 7:01 AM
@ Wacko JackoReplyDelete
the 3 lives are for one of the characters. remember, you have one screen each, so you don´t have to share the lives or anything.
I guess you have to see how many lives your friend has by looking at his character, like it was before the hearth indicator was invented xD
Surely though, if work is ONLY on the forum and not e-mailed, how will you know contact details or address if they win?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 12, 2010 at 11:22 AM
maybe they comment on your thread , asking you your adress and contact info
- fozzywozzybearDecember 12, 2010 at 1:54 PM
Oh yeah. (:ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 12, 2010 at 3:30 PM
I CAN'T WAIT TILL THE NEXT WEBSITE UPDATE!!!! :DReplyDelete
- Wacko JackoDecember 12, 2010 at 3:52 PM
Thanks HimalayaboyReplyDelete
Mountainsheep can u add the revival system when u die in multiplayer. U have 5 seconds to revive the player to 1 life.
What do u think???
Fozzywozzybear and anon won't People be able to see your contact info....u no like hackars??I don't won't people knowing my phone no. And address???
@Wacko JackoReplyDelete
That's a great concept! I'd think longer, maybe like you have 10 seconds to revive, and it takes like 3 seconds to revive them? Also about your ghost idea... That's neat too, but to be honest, a 2 story map will never happen lets face it. Maybe just a mansion scenario and the ghosts come at you?
Don't you guys think it would be a good idea to get a minigun? When you first get it it would have the firing rate of the maxed out machine gun, and then at level ten it almost becomes a laser of bullets launching off randomly? I've always loved that idea and I deeply hope one day you will make it an addition to the game.
@all with the following idea.
Flamethrowers don't seem like a good idea! Has it ever occured to you that over half the furries are already on fire??? I'd much rather have an,, acidic spray gun. Just like the flamethrower only has a green gasey spray rather then fire. Don't you think that sounds much more reasonable?
How will the knight/future melee units work against fur bombs? If it kills them imediately you automatically lose a life? Will they be immune to the explosion? Will the sheer force of the blow knock back the bomb enough fo the knight to be safe? I'm not really sure how that would work out....
My final hope would be to make a chef character who dual wields a pan and a butcher knife and chops up (furries/zombies) Twice as fast with a pan-knife combo! I think that would be cool. Anyways, probably none of these will ever be read by you MS, but if by some chance they are, please consider them well.
- Wacko JackoDecember 12, 2010 at 5:53 PM
Once again thanks spike! I know it would never happen but how awsum would a mansion be! I actually got the ghost furry idea off someone else...sorry.ReplyDelete
The minigun would be awsum! I've heard lots of other suggest that and please ms put it in ep4!
Flamethrower would be very fun though, bt wouldnt it work alot like the minigun???
I really want to know how the knight works as well. Cuase woulnt u sorta be invincible like when your in beast mode???(ms please make the knight your next blog post)
I saw mountainsheeps chef on the forums which looks awsum! It would awsum to have the chef in ep5 or 6.
Oh and one more thing I had an idea for a new gun(they really need more), a angle grinder gun. It shoots 3 angle grinders in different dre tins at the speed of a shotgun, but it can slice through an endless number of enemy's.
What do u think???
Thanks for listening.
- WelthyhoboDecember 12, 2010 at 10:22 PM
What about like a rubber bullet gun like it has a slow rate of fire but the bullets bouce off furies and walls and can kill up to 10 with each bullet what do you guys think?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 13, 2010 at 2:55 AM
will this update have the knight iconReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 13, 2010 at 3:14 PM
Hey does anyone know when the website updates?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 13, 2010 at 5:47 PM
that's a good question...when does it update and what happened to the monday updates? :OReplyDelete
We want to capture multiplayer video for the next blog post, so the next blog post might be on Wednesday.ReplyDelete
In other news: Game Center multiplayer is working with some minor bugs. Episode 4 for iPad is missing new save game code, we hope to submit that soon. (within a week or so)
Thanks Timo, I know a lot of us were curious about the fate of Game Center multiplayer!ReplyDelete
Anonymous above Timo: This is going to sound harsh, and I'm sorry about that, but I can't convey emotion over text, but you should be thankful that the blog was getting a new post every Monday for a while. Before Jussi was hired, the posts were done by Timo or Kimmo, and were done about twice a month.
Jack: This update will not have the knight icon.
- AnonymousDecember 14, 2010 at 3:33 PM
Will this update have anymore enclycopedia pages? Also it would be cool in the later updates as kinda an Easter egg if your playing multiplayer one person as the grandpa and one as the grandma then when they both die near eachother the blood would become that heart arrow just like in the pictureReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 14, 2010 at 3:35 PM
Whoops that above comment was me sry for the double postReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 14, 2010 at 9:19 PM
Argh...awww bummer so i guess we won't being our undead foes and a kick-ass knight till much later..oh well i can live with it :D can you also put some new footage for zombies i'm really anxiousReplyDelete
Why don't you put some kind of special power for some characters and a tank as item or some kind of charecter?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 17, 2010 at 4:49 AM
THE EPISODE 4 IS NOW AVAILABLE!!! :DReplyDelete