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"Candy Corn" Pizza
cornmeal, for dusting
12 ounces prepared whole-wheat pizza dough (I used our favorite recipe)
1 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 ounces (about 1/2 cup) shredded mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 cups (about 6 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup marinara or pizza sauce
Preheat oven to 425 degrees with a pizza stone placed on the lowest rack.
Sprinkle enough cornmeal to lightly cover a pizza peel. Stretch and roll out dough to a rough 12" to 13" circle and transfer to the cornmeal-dusted peel. Drizzle crust with 1 tablespoon oil and rub all over to coat. Sprinkle with dried basil. Slide crust onto the stone and bake until the bottom just begins to brown, about 5 to 7 minutes. Carefully remove from the oven and place the crust onto a wire rack.
Scatter mozzarella in a 4" circle on the center of the dough. Using about 3 ounces (3/4 cup) of the cheddar, scatter a 3" ring around the mozzarella. Evenly spoon pizza sauce over the Cheddar ring. Scatter remaining Cheddar from around the edge of the pizza sauce ring to the edge of the crust.
Slide pizza back onto the stone and bake until the cheese has melted, about 8 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and place pizza on a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.
Makes 4 servings.
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"Candy Corn" Pizza
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What a great idea, I will have to remember this recipe for next year.ReplyDelete
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An adverb is a part of speech that modifies a verb, an adjective, another adverb, a phrase, or a clause.[1] In English, many adverbs are derived from adjectives by the suffix -ly, as seen in the following examples:
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The suffix -ly, or the similar German, Dutch, Danish and Norwegian suffixes, derive from the Germanic word lich, meaning "body", "shape". "Quickly" could therefore be interpreted as meaning "with a quick body". By comparison, the Romance suffixes -mente, -ment, or -mense come from the Latin "mens", meaning "mind".


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For weeks we looked forward to this, going to Londen!
My daughter and me spend a few days there.
We had a Super great time!!! Did a lot walking and shopping... (not to much buying)
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We made a list of shops we really wanted to visit,
and my daughter wanted to visit the Abercrombie store.
As you can see we did it all!
We also loved to spend time in the Nothing Hill neighborhood with its little shops.
We had a great breakfast at 'Clair's' and we were in the 'Books for Cooks' and in the "Travelbookshop'.
(We just missed Hugh Grant..)
Now vacation is over and monday we all go back to school..
And I'll have time to work on my pillowswap for Sarah.
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Much ado has been made about the fabled Apple iTV. Last spring we heard that the company was planning a cloud-based TV service, and that rumor received new legs when Walter Isaacson's posthumous Steve Jobs autobiography was released. In the book, Jobs discussed that the television – and the living room – was the next domain Apple would conquer.
"I'd like to create an integrated television set that is completely easy to use," he told Isaacson. "It would be seamlessly synced with all of your devices and with iCloud. It will have the simplest user interface you could imagine."
Who will win the living room has become a very real, very important question, and manufacturers of all shapes and sizes have thrown their ball in this court.
For its part, Google has made attempts thwarted by a variety of problems, from content to manufacturing partners that have lost faith in the product. While it's not out of the running, it's sort of starting from scratch with the coming revamp. Platforms like Roku and Boxee are small enough that we don't consider them viable options to conquer the living room, although they are worthwhile alternatives for casual buyers looking to solve smaller problems than connecting all of their entertainment. But they each have serious limitations: Boxee has been slow with updates and adding content, and Roku is sort of a minimalist approach to Internet TV.
Microsoft has played second (or third) fiddle when it comes to a variety of next-gen products, but this is one which it firmly has a handle on. There's ample excitement about an iTV, but brace yourselves: when it comes to the living room, Microsoft is going to win.
Because the console isn't dead
If there's one segment that Microsoft has a firm grip on that Apple can't even begin to touch it's gaming. The Xbox ecosystem has been and continues to be a huge seller for Microsoft, and despite being six years it's still insanely popular with new buyers.
The bundle is an attractive thing to consumers. Everyone wants to get the most out of one platform or one device that they can. People like the idea of combining their digital identity and ownership instead of spreading it out among different developers, applications, and brands. And let's face it: Microsoft can offer a much more complete package when it comes to your living room content.
Apple doesn't have a gaming platform or console to speak of, and this is a big part of the living room. Most of us would at least want the option of gaming and if there's something available that can collectively hold everything we would want to use a TV to do, then it's going to win.
And that's why it does. Apple TV has been a popular device, but until it can offer a comprehensive package like Xbox does, it won't win. We don't think Apple has any such plans, either. It wouldn't make sense for the company to try and win over a demographic that would be incredibly difficult to convince.
Now the purported iTV could seemingly turn the model on its head with its built-in connectivity and cloud-based content library. If you bought an iTV, would it behave like other Apple devices and lack ports to connect to devices outside the walled garden? If so, it's dead on arrival, so we'd assume not. Even still, there are a few other things that will pave the way to Microsoft's success over Apple (including the fact the supposed TV would cost double the industry standard).
You could argue that the iTV wouldn't need a console, that the connectivity is built right into the thing. But what if you want the console? What if you want a fully-fledged entertainment experience for your living room? And when the next iteration of the Xbox arrives, we're fairly confident it will include a Blu-ray player. The gaming console might be showing its age, but it's far from dead and it's still a major enough medium to drive sales.
Not only that, but people only replace their TVs about every 6-8 years — a number which has dropped, but is no where near the replacement cycle Apple has established with its products. Who wants to live with an outdated iTV? It would hamper buyers who are on the iTV fence. The device is speculated to be quite expensive – which wouldn't be a surprise given other Apple pricing. Dropping that much cash on something you know is going to be outdated but that you'll probably need to live with longer than your iPhone is something of a hurdle.
Because you need full "Search," not just Siri
This should throw you for a loop: Apple may have Siri, but Microsoft has Bing + Kinect. At first glance, that makes little to no sense, but allow us to dig a little deeper. The living room isn't the most natural place for the traditional browser experience. That said, an element of search-and-find is incredibly important, especially when you're navigating the vastness of your digitally-owned and cloud-based libraries.
To the end, Microsoft has introduced the Kinect. The motion-gaming system has been integrated with Xbox for voice commands as well. Gesture and voice allow you to wander through your collection, and Bing (which has repurposed itself as a "doing engine") plays into this by giving you the ability to find what you're looking for – anywhere. If you search for "Star Wars" you'll be presented with a number of options (gaming, TV episodes of Robot Chicken available on Hulu Plus, the movie) so you can select which you want.
An Apple iTV would probably use Siri for the same purpose. While Siri has been fairly impressive, it's limited compared to Bing + Kinect. For starters, Siri alone is Apple's own search engine. In order to give an iTV the capabilities that Kinect + Bing give Xbox Live would mean Apple needs to buy, partner with, or create its own search engine that it can completely tailor to Siri. Again, Apple could do this – but it's many steps behind where Microsoft already is. Microsoft will continue to build off this innovation, and Apple still needs to get there.
Because iTunes and the App Store won't cut it
There is no doubt that compared to most, Apple has a storied reputation when it comes to striking deals with content rights holders. ITunes has largely made copyright owners and artists very happy, and users have clearly taken to a system they see as far more fair than the old one.
But this doesn't necessarily translate to the TV. First of all, iTunes alone will not be enough to carry an Apple iTV platform. That system simply isn't fast enough to serve as an all-purpose content service for users. Second of all, Apple would need to develop relationships with big cable networks – something that Microsoft has been very good at doing.
Microsoft is a veritable veteran in an area where others – like Google – are still trying to get footing. It was part of what seriously set back Google TV. And it's not just pulling in content, it's creating native Microsoft interfaces to identify and solidify its branding. It's been a long-time in the making and not something Apple would be able to introduce right away. If you need a reminder, here's just a few of the things you have access to Xbox Live membership (which doesn't require the rent/pay-as-you-go system that Apple TV currently does):
- Hulu
- Hulu Plus
- Netflix
- Comcast Xfinity OnDemand
- Crackle
- SyFy
- iHeartRadio
- Last.fm
- YouTube
For the record, with the current Apple TV get WSJ Live, NBA Game Time, NHL GameCenter, and MLB.tv, Netflix, YouTube, and Vimeo, and whatever you buy on iTunes.
Once Apple launched the iPhone and started its App Store, it had taken mobile. And while that might erode PC sales, it has nothing to do with TV, and it's not going to. The best App Store doesn't translate into the best living room content.
Microsoft has been silently waging this war for years while Apple has tip-toed into the arena. And the work has paid off: Apple won't be able to ride the enthusiasm of its fanboys with an iTV, and Microsoft could easily take home the living room title.
Of course, we don't know everything there is to know about the iTV – in fact we know almost nothing. But whatever traction Apple could gain over the next several months or year simply won't be enough to topple everything Microsoft has done up until this point.
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Opera. For the first time baroque opera will be staged at The Göteborg Opera. With Händel's probably most famous opera from 1724, the whole treasure chest of baroque magic spills onto our main stage.
Opera in three acts by GEORG FRIEDRICH HÄNDEL (1685–1759). Libretto by Nicola Francesco Haym after G.F. Bussani
The director David Radok and stage designer Ivan Theimer have captured so much of this magic – the oriental, the ancient, and the human aspects – in a production that fills all of the stage.
Musically, the baroque expert, Laurence Cummings, has combined the modern instruments of the orchestra with instruments true to the time, like theorbos, lutes and cembali. The internationally acclaimed countertenors, William Towers and Yaniv d'Or, perform in the roles of Caesar and Tolomeo. Cleopatra's part will be performed by the new rising star Ida Falk Winland.


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Carnegie libraries illustrate many important aspects of turn-of-the-century America. The money to build them came from a man whose beliefs mixed aggressive capitalism with a commitment to public philanthropy. Carnegie's gifts were built on efforts already begun by others. These library supporters had a variety of motives, including a belief in learning and an attempt to shape society along the lines they preferred. The following activities should help students clarify their thinking about these subjects.
Activity 1: Additional Research on Carnegie
Divide students into groups of four or five. One student should read Carnegie's essays on the responsibility of rich men, then research his homes and other possessions. Another student should learn about the conditions in his factories, while the rest of the group learns about Carnegie's other charities. The group should reassemble and decide collectively whether he lived up to his words. Have each group give their report to the entire class and then follow with a class discussion.
Activity 2: Famous Philanthropists
Have students role play. Some of the students should assume the identity of one of the great American philanthropists of the period--Rockefeller, Mellon, Vanderbilt, Morgan, etc.--and then research their lives. Other students should be journalists who also will research the lives of these men, so they can ask them about their gifts and about how they made their money. Have a public forum or press conference in which each of the famous figures tries to show why he, not Carnegie, was America's greatest philanthropist.
Activity 3: Spending a Fortune
Tell the students they have each come into a fortune of $100 million. Have them write an essay in which they describe how much of the money they would keep for themselves, how much they would give to their families, and how much they would give to charity. Once they decide how philanthropic they will be, have them explain which groups they would give their money to, and why. Have the class discuss their choices.
Activity 4: Libraries in the Local Community
Have students research the history of their local library. Did the community receive a gift from Carnegie or some other philanthropist? What existed before the first official library? How does (did) that building compare to the designs in the plans and photographs in this lesson? How is the public library supported today? Have students write a report, create a time line, or design an exhibit that shows the history of their community's library.


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BAKER � Friday's Holiday Pajama Party at Baker School is ideal for parents wanting to Christmas-shop without children, or those who just want a night alone.
BAKER � Friday's Holiday Pajama Party at Baker School is ideal for parents wanting to Christmas-shop without children, or those who just want a night alone.
Pre-kindergarten through fourth-grade students may participate in the event, which kicks off at 6 p.m. Activities include making Christmas tree ornaments, ginger bread houses and other crafts, organizers said. The Baker School cross-country team is sponsoring the event.
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"(Children) are invited to come � wearing their age-appropriate pajamas � (and) make holiday crafts and watch some holiday movies (including 'The Polar Express' and 'Frosty the Snowman') while eating popcorn," event organizer Sheri Brewer said.
Food and snacks will be provided, and Brewer encourages children to be on their best behavior for a special guest from the North, who has cleared his busy schedule to visit attendees.
Several cross-country team members will serve as 'reindeer leaders' for groups of children as they visit each craft station.
Brewer has served as the school's cross-country coach for the past five years. The team is coming off their most successful year in the school's history.
"We had a boys and girls team qualify for the regionals," she said.
Brewer, who is expecting another successful season next year, said funds raised from this event would go toward purchasing new uniforms and travel expenses for next season.
WHAT: Holiday Pajama Party
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Note: P/E cycles vary by NAND flash type and manufacturing process node
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Each MLC cell holds 2 bits of data - 00, 01, 10 or 11, while a SLC cell holds just 1 bit - 0 or 1. Between SLC and MLC NAND, Transcend's exclusive SuperMLC technology adjusts the firmware coding and reprograms the two bits per cell of MLC into one bit per cell, just like SLC NAND. See Figure 1.
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Eminem Introduces GQ's Shady Records 2012 NFL Playoff Pool
The superstar MC chats with us about the weekend's slate of games, his (two) favorite teams, and rapping about Tim Tebow
Eminem loves football. Maybe more than you. So to honor that obsession with the game, we got him and his buddies from Shady Records—Yelawolf, Joell Ortiz and Joe Budden from Slaughterhouse, and manager Paul Rosenberg—to compete in a friendly round of NFL bracketeering. Each week, we'll check in with some of the guys on their picks and talk pigskin. (See below for all their picks.) In this first installment, Marshall Mathers chats about his favorite team(s), what he expects from the playoffs, and whether or not he's the rap equivalent of Ray Lewis.
GQ: Where were you when Tim Tebow nearly broke Twitter with that overtime pass last Sunday night?
** Eminem: **I was in my living room, watching, and I really wanted Pittsburgh to win. The Steelers are one of my favorite teams. It's all good, though. Tebow's doing some really incredible shit right now. He does certain things that other guys just can't do. The critics are always talking about his mechanics and shit like that, comparing it to the standard of what a quarterback should be, but he's defying them. Every week, he seems to defy them.
GQ: With Matt Stafford, Megatron, and Ndamukong Suh—there's a real-life football team in Detroit. What was having a good football team to root for like this season?
** Eminem: **Oh my god, it's incredible. It's so fucking exciting. We've got pieces, man. We just need a few more things. We need to spend a few of our draft picks getting better in the secondary. [Lewis] Delmas is ill. Our defensive line is awesome. We get Mikel LeShoure and Jahvid Best back next year, too. We've got bona fide stars on our team. It feels good to finally root for a team that's headed in the right direction. Fuck, man, if you look at Stafford—this was his first full season. 5,000 yards! He did some incredible shit, and I can't grasp how he got left off the Pro Bowl team for Eli Manning.
GQ: You're a Cowboys fan, too. Can Dallas ever win a Super Bowl with Tony Romo as the quarterback?
** Eminem: **Yes, they can. I hate to sound fucking cliché, but I truly believe that Romo gives them the best chance to win. It's very frustrating to watch them week in, and week out. They blew all those fourth quarter leads this year. Man, it's hard to be a football fan. You get invested in your teams and it literally can ruin your entire fucking week. And just for the record—I am a Lions fan first and foremost. But growing up as a kid, the Lions were so bad for so long, that I picked up another team in the Cowboys.
GQ: Have you ever met Cowboys owner Jerry Jones?
** Eminem: **Yeah, we've met. Jerry's cool. I went to the new stadium last year and we had a great time. We had a suite and I got to go down and meet Romo and some of the other players before the game started. It was cool, man. Jerry's a good guy.
GQ: Is there an analyst on TV that you particularly like or dislike?
** Eminem: **I flip back and forth between ESPN and the NFL Network all day long. 24-7, those two channels are always on. As far as analysts go, I'm cool with most of them. When it comes to calling a game, though, Al Michaels is my favorite. By far. C'mon, everybody misses John Madden. It sucks that he's retired, but at least we've still got Michaels. He is the last of the true icons still calling games. Just hearing his voice, it's nostalgic, man. It brings you back to when you were a little kid. His voice is ill. I don't know how long Al Michaels plans on doing the Sunday night games for NBC, but if he retired tomorrow, it would really fucking suck.
GQ: Brett Favre or Aaron Rodgers?
** Eminem: **I'm old school, so I'll take Brett Favre. But yo, Rodgers is insane. The shit that he's doing this year is just stupid.
GQ: Is Cam Newton the real deal?
** Eminem: **Cam Newton is no fucking joke. I know everybody, before the season, had their doubts. They didn't think he'd work in the NFL. But that kid is ill. His shit is crazy. He can pass and run, and do them both extremely well.
GQ: The Giants have won three straight games and are starting to look eerily similar to the 2007 squad. Could they beat the Packers on Sunday and run the table?
** Eminem: **I don't know, man. I don't want to sound like a doubter or a hater, because in the NFL, on any given Sunday, any team can beat another one, you know? Dude, the fucking Chiefs beat the Packers this season. The Rams beat the Saints. It happens. So yeah, it's possible.
GQ: And the Saints—they just knocked your Lions out of the playoffs. Could the 49ers slow them down?
** Eminem: **I'm really interested in that Saints-Niners game. Drew Brees is playing like a fucking animal right now, but the way that the 49ers have turned that team around. It's crazy, right? That's going to be a hell of a game to watch. I think the Broncos and Patriots could be crazy, too. I don't know how far Houston's going to make it, though. Baltimore's tough.
GQ: You and Ray Lewis—the way you approach your professions, that intensity—I feel like you're very similar.
** Eminem: **Ray Lewis, man. That's a very passionate dude. He's an animal. He's the last of a dying breed, really. Obviously, he's going to the Hall of Fame. He's fucking iconic. They don't make them like him anymore. He's cut from a whole different sort of cloth.
GQ: If you're building your own NFL team, in any era, and you can pick your quarterback and head coach—who are you going with?
** Eminem: **Wow. This is hard. I want to…Man, this is hard. Joe Montana? Or Troy Aikman? I mean, Aikman was a winner, too. But I'll go Montana. And coach? Fuck. Tom Landry. Give me Tom Landry in that hat. Yeah. Can't go wrong with Joe Montana and Tom Landry.
GQ: You've mentioned Marcus Allen, Michael Vick, and Ben Roethlisberger in songs before. When can we expect a Tebow lyric?
** Eminem: **Who knows? A lot of things rhyme with Tebow, though, right?
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dmel needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 72 designs submitted by 20 freelance designers.
I'm just a laid back guy interested in computer security/ethical hacking. I like to teach what I learn in a non-formal way.
Beginner hackers. People who want to get into the subject but don't know where to start. Or people who have got into the subject.. but are stuck as to where to go next.
I have no requirements because I don't even know what I want, I'm not the creative one.
I want you to be creative with it, choose whatever colors you think go best.. I will be designing the site around the logo.
The Logo should say "Hacker Institute" and everything else is up to you. Could be something tech related and undergroundish since that's what people think of when they hear hacking.. could be something based around academics .. could be a little bit of both.. use your imagination.
If I like where your design is going.. I'll work with you to improve it.
The logo will be on my website, in my powerpoint slides/videos, business cards?, maybe t-shirts.
Find out how a design contest works or learn more about our logo design services.


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Myocardial biopsy is the removal of a small piece of heart muscle for examination.
Alternative Names
Heart biopsy; Biopsy – heart
How the test is performed
Myocardial biopsy is done during
The procedure will take place in a hospital radiology department, special procedures room, or cardiac diagnostics laboratory. You may be given a sedative prior to the procedure to help you relax, but you will remain awake and able to follow instructions during the test. You will lie flat on a stretcher or table while the test is being done.
The skin is scrubbed and a local numbing medicine (anesthetic) is given.
A surgical cut will be made your arm, neck, or groin. The health care provider inserts a thin tube (catheter) through a vein or artery, depending on whether tissue will be taken from the right or left side of the heart.
If the biopsy is done without another procedure, the catheter is usually placed through a vein in the neck and then carefully threaded into the heart. The doctor uses moving
The procedure may last 1 or more hours.
How to prepare for the test
You will told not to eat or drink anything for 6 – 8 hours before the test. The procedure takes place in the hospital. You will usually be admitted the morning of the procedure, but in some cases, you may need to be admitted the night before.
A health care provider will explain the procedure and its risks. You must sign a consent form.
How the test will feel
You may feel some pressure at the biopsy site. You may have some discomfort due to lying still for a long period of time.
Why the test is performed
This procedure is routinely done after heart transplantation to watch for signs of rejection.
Your doctor may also order this procedure if you have signs of:
- Alcoholic cardiomyopathy
Cardiac amyloidosis Cardiomyopathy Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- Idiopathic cardiomyopathy
- Ischemic cardiomyopathy
Myocarditis Peripartum cardiomyopathy Restrictive cardiomyopathy
Normal Values
A normal result means there was no abnormal heart muscle tissue.
What abnormal results mean
An abnormal result means abnormal tissue was found. This test may reveal the cause of cardiomyopathy. Abnormal tissue may also be due to:
- Amyloidosis
- Myocarditis
Transplant rejection
What the risks are
Risks are moderate and include:
Blood clots
Bleeding from the biopsy site
Injury to the recurrent laryngeal nerve
Injury to the vein or artery
Rupture of the heart (very rare)
Tricuspid regurgitation


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Honors Seminar Abroad
Honors Study Abroad builds independence, confidence and a new, globally minded perspective
By James Hong ('14)
The workload is immense but the payoff is great. That is the message faculty members teaching the James Madison University Honors Program seminar abroad want their students to know. To prepare for the summer honors seminar abroad the participating students were assigned research and readings, attended lectures and films and met throughout the spring semester to prepare for the trip.
'Rarely do you get the chance to fulfill a class requirement while going on field trips, eating delicious food and living in a foreign country.'
Junior media arts and design major Sean Byrne said the seminar abroad is a great way to fulfill the honors seminar requirement while experiencing something totally new. "It takes you out of the classroom, out of the textbooks and brings you right to the front door of the stuff you've only 'learned' about," he said. "Rarely do you get the chance to fulfill a class requirement while going on field trips, eating delicious food and living in a foreign country."
Illuminating the Lives of Another Time and Place
The Honors Program at JMU strives for its students to cultivate and develop skills through challenging, yet rewarding, academic experiences—the honors seminar abroad program is no exception.
As part of the Honors Program's requirements students must complete six credit hours of honors seminars – courses that explore contemporary issues in society, multicultural and comparative studies, advanced applications in business, and the natural and social sciences. Students in the Honors Program have a choice of completing honors seminars as classes on campus or while studying abroad.
This past summer, two programs were offered to honors students in order to fulfill the honors seminar abroad option: Modern Barcelona and Art, Culture and Politics in Medici Florence. Both programs integrated a classroom component with excursions to museums, monuments and other local hotspots.
'We hope students' understanding is rich and deep because of their immersion in the class.'
"The course is very interdisciplinary," said Dr. Linda Cabe Halpern, vice provost for University Programs, about the Medici Florence program. "It aims to illuminate the lives and values of another time and place. We hope students' understanding is rich and deep because of their immersion in the class."
Students participating in an honors seminar abroad met regularly throughout the spring semester in order to get better acquainted with each other and the instructors, while also preparing for the adventures of the upcoming summer through various readings, films and lectures.
"At first I was a little overwhelmed with all the readings and countless topics we were covering," junior musical theater major Courtney Jamison said. "It all didn't really seem to come together until we were finally up on our feet exploring the various churches and museums."
For the faculty members, preparing for the program involved a different kind of research.
"I've traveled to Barcelona a dozen times – even lived there for a few months at a time," said Jessica Davidson, associate professor of history. "But to prepare for a JMU study abroad course, I scouted hotels in a safe and central neighborhood and made lots of contacts with museums and scholars in the area."
Making a Lasting Impact
Faculty believe the study abroad experience provides students with a new, globally minded perspective of the world, as well as building their independence and confidence.
"[Students] believe they are more prepared to handle all sorts of things because of the experience," said Halpern about how students benefit from their time in Florence. "In an increasingly global society, the lessons of differences in cultural attitudes and behaviors are also very important."
The students agree, citing the cultural immersion as one of the most important aspects of the trip.
"Overall, the cultural immersion is so important. We were really living in Florence for three weeks, we weren't staying in hotels in the tourist area," Jamison said. "We were getting to create and experience with the Florentines. That was really special."
'We were getting to create and experience with the Florentines. That was really special.'
Not only does the program enlighten students on the global community that they are all a part of, but it is also a means of bringing individuals from various backgrounds together to form another type of community. Halpern noted "studying abroad together, with representation from lots of different majors and all of [the students] working hard to keep up with the class material and understand the class content, is an amazing learning environment."
Although they prepared for the program all semester and were in-country three weeks, the adventures of studying abroad did not end when the students returned stateside.
"We have seen real growth and maturity, even over three weeks, as students learn that they are competent to manage in a different culture and situations that are not familiar to them," said Halpern. "They believe they are more prepared to handle all sorts of things because of this experience."
Honors Program Director Dr. Barry Falk said plans are in place for summer 2014. JMU will offer three honors seminar abroad programs: London: Art and Economics in the Bloomsbury Group; Barcelona: 20th-Century Barcelona; and for the first time South Africa: Separateness in a Connected World: A Glimpse Into Post-Apartheid South Africa.
To learn more about the Honors Program: http://www.jmu.edu/honors/
To learn more about the Honors Seminar Abroad: http://www.jmu.edu/honors/study-abroad-honors-seminar/
Published: Monday, September 2, 2013
Last Updated: Wednesday, February 21, 2018


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The factor XII assay is a blood test to measure the activity of
Alternative Names
Hageman factor assay
How the test is performed
A blood sample is needed. For information on how this is done, see:
How to prepare for the test
There is no special preparation needed for adults.
How the test will feel
When the needle is inserted to draw blood, you may feel moderate pain, or only a prick or stinging sensation. Afterward, there may be some throbbing.
Why the test is performed
Your doctor may order this test if you had abnormal results on the
Normal Values
A normal value is 50 – 200% of the laboratory control or reference value.
Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
The examples above show the common measurements for results for these tests. Some laboratories use different measurements or may test different specimens.
What abnormal results mean
Decreased factor XII activity may indicate:
- Inherited (congenital) deficiency of factor XII
Liver disease
What the risks are
Veins and arteries vary in size from one patient to another, and from one side of the body to the other. Obtaining a blood sample from some people may be more difficult than from others.
Other risks associated with having blood drawn are slight but may include:
- Excessive bleeding
- Fainting or feeling light-headed
- Hematoma (blood accumulating under the skin)
- Infection (a slight risk any time the skin is broken)
Special considerations
People with factor XII deficiency usually do not have excess bleeding. Factor XII does not appear to be needed for clots to form during the normal process of stopping bleeding in your body. However, one of the tests used to measure blood clotting in a test tube does require factor XII.


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Live Roots is a great research experience that you won't want to miss. Their second release has just made it to Internet. There are changes between the original release and this one. A search result will bring up results from the partner services within Live Roots. This may be anything from results in books/microfilm in the Family History Library Catalog to auction items on e-Bay. They also show subscription database connections.
Basically this brings up a number of resources and links that you would possibly not find directly on Google and also have to spend a good deal of time searching web site by web site.
The second release adds project management tools for registered members. You can view recent activity, profiles of your brickwall ancestors, related resources, research history (a very dynamic research log), availability to catalog your own private genealogy library, a research notepad and more.
One web site that does it all? Yes! Begin with the first release and explore Live Roots. To access the second release you have to become a Team Roots member. This is a free service with password protection.
While you are exploring Live Roots, take a tour around GenealogyToday.com. Incidentally, I write a monthly article, Tracing Lines, for them. Add it to your list of monthly reads.


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What seems to have been a lifetime ago, we announced a photo contest where the winner walks away with a Nokia Lumia 928 Windows Phone from Verizon. Well... the best laid plans of mice and men were overturned by a little event known as //BUILD/ and determining a winner was delayed a wee bit.
Our delay is your gain in that along with a grand prize winner, we're tossing in two runner up prizes (gift cards to the WPCentral Accessory Store). It took a little head scratching but we've pick our three winners.
First Prize goes to DumMetlHed for his photo taken with a Lumia 822 at Seal Beach, Ca as his son races towards the surf.
Our first runner-up is from jsnod25 taken with his old school Samsung Focus at his favorite watering hole. Looks like someone took a sip out of the first two glasses!
Finally our second runner-up comes from jmk1127 taken of his girlfriend as she enjoys a beach sunset.
We'll be dispatching emails shortly to our winners to get the particulars on getting their prizes to them.
There were a ton of quality entries but these three images stood out to us. Windows Phone Central would like to thank everyone for participating in the contest. The quality images are strong testimony on the photographic capabilities our Windows Phones have and the talent that rests behind the lens.


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The creative opportunities are endless with this collection of gorgeous and unique cotton colours. There is a shade to suit any project the brightest colours like "Splice" the funnest multi colour "Candy Pop" through to the softer pastel colours like "Lavender".
These spools are approximately 100m long and the cord is approx 4mm thick (same as my other 4mm in natural colour if you have ordered off me before). They are 3 ply meaning there is 3 larger strands (made up of about 10 single strands of cotton) that are twisted around each other. This means you can leave them twisted for a thicker look or unwind them leaving a zig zag effect or comb them out to achieve a fringe! SO MANY OPTIONS.
I would recommend the single twist range over this 3ply if you're going to be combing out long sections of fringe. The 3 ply has a tendency to recur if combed out past about 10cm or so.
When you are ordering, please consider how much you need to complete your project as the shades of colour may vary from batch to batch.
The cotton itself and the inner spool are biodegradable so you are looking after your environment :)
Shipping is $10 FLAT RATE AUSTRALIA WIDE
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: Buy 8 reels and save heaps! Please message me for details and custom quotes.
I can't wait to see the colourful creations you make!
Please don't hesitate to send me a message if you have any questions
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I'll do my best to meet these shipping estimates, but can't guarantee them. Actual delivery time will depend on the shipping method you choose.
Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.
Just contact me within: 7 days of delivery
Ship items back to me within: 14 days of delivery
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
Yes I do CUSTOM orders!
I would love to help you create that perfect piece for your particular space. If you need specific dimensions, materials or design please just send me an email and we can get started!
Pieces can be vacuumed if they attract dust (I haven't had this as a problem myself).
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Pure Excess Industries
Pure Excess Industries
Pure Marker OIL review
I filled a pre-order for a 100ml bottle of this oil. I was notified at the pre-order that an email would be sent when the product was shipped. Well, I received that email and 3 days later, the box arrived containing the oil. Im sorry, the camera is dead and couldn'tt take pics at this time. Perhaps I can amend this review when its up and running but Ive made some tests already that I should not duplicate [would be unfair].
Upon opening the package, the bottle was taped / sealed inside a plastic bag and then wrapped with brown packaging paper. There was no leakage inside the container.
Upon removing the bottle from the plastic, I noticed the liquid is a mild green color. The cap has a long, slender tip with a tethered cap to close it when finally opened. The tethered cap is small and the tether itself is thin. It does have to potential to get lost if you accidentally tear the tether because it dozen'tt snap into place on the tip. It is a pressure fit only type cap.
I used a safety pin to pierce the nozzle and placed one small drop on my clean [washed] fingertip [left hand]. I slowly and lightly rolled my index finger and thumb together to get a feel of the oil. It has a buttery or silky feel to it that I have not observed in many other oils. I continued to rub my fingers together to see how long it would remain silky and after 6 minutes, I gave up. I rubbed a little harder, adding additional friction to the oil. I did this for 2 minutes and the only thing I noticed was that it had absorbed into my skin but it was STILL silky soft.
Marker test
Tippmann A5, APE E-Grip + board, RI trigger, X7 valve and power tube, Palmer Male Stab in tombstone, polished internals, Cyclone upgrades and 14 Freak barrel kit. Paint used is left over Skirmish paint. Air source was a full 20oz CO2 bottle.
I took the marker AS IS out back with a full 20oz CO2 bottle, goggles, pod of paint and chronograph. I added 2 drops of my everyday oil to the asa, aired it up, loaded it and set the velocity to 280fps.
1. I took the marker completely apart and wiped down the oil already present. I removed all O-Rings and wiped them clean as well. I noticed that there was slight debris inside the clam shells, much like fine dirt or grit. This is probably CO2 residue but the marker internals are now clean.
2. I added oil to the friction areas of the clamshells and rubbed it in with my [clean] finger. I then added oil to all O-Rings and reassembled. I did NOT add oil to the cyclone itself but I did add it to the piston housing O-Ring on the plunger. I did NOT add oil to my Palmer stab.
· Cocking prior to adding air. There was a LITTLE metal-to-metal rub on the cocking stroke but that dissipated after a few tries. I also had the clam shell screws a little too tight and loosened them. Once I did that, the rubbing disappeared all together.
· Airing up and firing. I screwed in my 20oz bottle and fired two shots [dry fire]. The marker responded very quickly. I set the APE to full auto [not my usual setting of semi] and pulled the trigger. I held that trigger until the bottle began to ice over. If I had to estimate how many shots that was, Id have to guess it was around 100-150 and stopped.
· Adding paint. I took my goggles, chrono and a pod of paint out back. I added 3 drops of the PEI OIL into the asa, reset the board to semi and fired two shots over the chrono. 290 and 287 fps respectively. I reset the marker to chronograph at 280 and then switched the board to full auto. There was one barrel break (not cyclone) about half-way through the pod, so I stopped to clean it and continued to empty the hopper. I added one more pod of paint and emptied it without a break.
3. I broke down the marker to inspect the internals. Approximately 150 dry fires and 260 paintballs equals approximately 411 shots with CO2. There was oil in every location I originally put it in. The O-Rings were still hydrated, the clamshells were still slick and glossy and the recocking lever action was still smooth as butter.
· Marker test. 68 Pro Classic AutoMag. MiniMag valve, MM rail, CF single trigger frame, 9 twist-lock Freak barrel (8 back, 1 tip), and 12V Revvi hopper. Valve was recently rebuilt but unused except to test for leaks. Paint used is left over Skirmish paint. Air source is an HPA bottle and is a 114/45 Carleton with Guerrilla Air ***U regulator, containing ~4300 psi.
1. I took the Mag AS IS, dripped 3 drops of Mag-Juice into the asa and aired it up. I dry fired the marker for almost 1000 psi. If I had to estimate how many shots that was, I would have to say at least 100-125. Chronographing the marker is a waste of time because you have to disassemble the valve to clean and oil it.
2. I disassembled the Mag to see oil everywhere. I completely cleaned the valve (which is actually a pain lol) and used the PEI OIL instead of the Mag-Juice. I added PEI OIL to the barrel O-Rings, to the bolt and bolt spring and the sear axle pin. I reassembled the marker and aired it up to test for leaks. None.
3. I took the marker, pod of paint, goggles and chrono out back. I dry fired 5 slow shots and it seemed UNNERVINGLY smooth shooting. I actually thought there was something wrong. I then added the pod of paint and chronographed the marker to 280 fps.
4. I fired the marker until the hopper was empty. No chops, no barrel breaks.
5. I returned to the indoors to inspect the presence of the oil. It was everywhere I put it.
I have to say that Im VERY impressed with my initial testing of this oil. Obviously only shooting up to 2 pods of paint isnt a true test of capabilities but its a good start. I cant wait to get out into the field using this stuff
Fit size - 10. I bought the 100ml bottle specifically to test on various markers but as it turns out, you don't really need a whole lot at a time. I used 2 drops per ORing [and the Mag has quite a few], 4 drops on each of the clamshells [A5] and it didn't even put a dent in the 100ml bottle.
Finish/Bling - N/A
Intall/maintenance - 9. My ONLY issue is the cap that seals the tip after you pierce it. It does not 'lock' into a dimple to keep it there and if the tether breaks, the cap will be lost.
Performance/Increase - 10. It has DEFINITELY improved the two markers I tried it on. The A5 isn't exactly a spectatularly designed marker but the Mag valve IS. I find that the buttery smooth qualities in the oil are what [probably] affected the performances so much. Both markers even sounded differently and I have to say...my Mag is a little louder than the A5 under normal circumstances. It's hard to describe.
Value per dollar - 10. This oil would be worth it if it were $8 more than what I paid for it. I might buy a few more, just so that I have it on hand.
Well, there you have it. [Initially] Tested on two very different quality markers and it performed admirably on both. Both markers perform well on the oils that I used in the past but this PEI Oil is something else. I highly recommend it.
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Sounds awesome.. I'll have to pick some up eventually.
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nice write up druid. I'm still waiting for my bottle. Did you get a chance to use the oil in combination with Pure Lube by any chance? I ordered both, so I could use the lube on my r/t and cyclone, but I wonder if pre lubing, then oiling the clamshells will yeild even less friction, or if the lube's thicker consistancy makes the oil a better buy.
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I'm not sure how mixing the two would work....you'd either thin out the thicker stuff or thicken the thinner stuff - if they are even able to be mixed at all.
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News Release
For release: October 2, 2013
OLYMPIA – Governor Jay Inslee has appointed long-time Wenatchee resident Bob Bugert to serve on the Washington State Salmon Recovery Funding Board. The Salmon Recovery Funding Board was created by the Legislature in 1999 to administer state and federal funds to protect or restore salmon habitat. The Recreation and Conservation Office provides staff support to the funding board and administers the salmon recovery grants. Bugert is the executive director of the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust. The Land Trust is the regional leader in creating sustainable communities with beautiful natural areas, clean air and water, strong economies, and abundant fish and wildlife. Before his work with the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust, Bugert served for nine years as a policy advisor in the Washington Governor's Salmon Recovery Office. "We are thrilled to welcome Bob to the board," said David Troutt, chair of the 10-member salmon recovery board. "Bob understands the issues the State and regions are facing in trying to bring salmon back to their once plentiful level. His understanding of issues particular to eastern Washington also will help ensure the board's decisions represent all areas of the state." "I am honored to serve on the Salmon Recovery Funding Board," Bugert said, "as it has a solid track record of supporting projects that have strong technical background and have been developed at the community level. I believe this funding to recover salmon also is an investment into vibrant local economies, and we must make sure that the local communities are always engaged in the funding decisions." As the director of the land trust, Bugert has worked on a number of issues related to land and water conservation and restoration, with particular focus on salmon recovery. He is a graduate of the Washington Agriculture and Forestry Education Foundation, and has master and bachelor degrees in fishery and wildlife biology. Bugert and his wife Carolyn have lived with their three boys in the Wenatchee Valley since 1990. As Washington's population has grown, its salmon populations have dwindled. In 1991, the federal government declared the first salmon in the Pacific Northwest as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. By 1999, salmon populations had dwindled so much that salmon and bull trout were listed as threatened or endangered in nearly three-fourths of the state. The Legislature created the Salmon Recovery Funding Board in 1999 to manage state and federal funds to reverse the decline of salmon populations. Since its formation, the salmon recovery board has awarded more than $625 million for nearly 2,500 projects. Grant applicants develop habitat restoration and protection projects based on regional recovery plans that have been approved by the federal government and are designed to fix the problems inhibiting salmon populations in that region. "The projects are brought forward by local communities," said Kaleen Cottingham, director of the Recreation and Conservation Office. "Then the projects are ranked at a regional level and reviewed by state scientists. Bringing important community projects forward and vetting them with local and state scientists ensures that the board is funding only the best projects, and only those that will help us recovery salmon." The iconic salmon are important to Washington, not only as a source of food, culture and heritage, but also as an economic driver. Today, recreational salmon fishing alone creates nearly $130 million in economic activity each year. About the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust With a current membership more than 1,100, the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust is a local non-profit working to conserve land, water, and the Washington way of life through voluntary land agreements, education, partnerships, stewardship and well planned growth. The land trust works collaboratively with local landowners and communities to identify and protect the region's most important natural landscapes forever. The land trust has worked with conservation minded landowners to protect more than 6,000 acres of diverse habitats in the two-county area. For more information on the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust, visit www.cdlandtrust.org.


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Monday, October 3, 2011
birds of same feather. . .
October. Damp and Cold. If I was a bird I would start packing my little bird suitcase today. Destination - South (I'd say to my little bird-friends)... Let's go!
Posted by orange you lucky!
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8 comments:
- Carolyn Gavin said...
The 1st sign of cold and i would have left ages ago (if i was a bird) too. Love the 1st and 3rd!
- October 3, 2011 at 9:55 PM
- Fifi said...
- October 4, 2011 at 2:58 AM
- Erin said...
mmmm. but the purple and pink birds (the first image in this post) are so cozy and warm looking. I love them. Poor animals that have to live outside all thetime.
- October 4, 2011 at 11:59 AM
- orange you lucky! said...
Thanks guys!
And I think the animals are just fine:) They've got a good system all figured out:)
- October 4, 2011 at 3:11 PM
- crem-bru-laa said...
ooh i love the dark green background one, these are beautifully drawn!
- October 4, 2011 at 7:17 PM
- Jane Foster Blog said...
I really love the first and fourth from the top!
- October 5, 2011 at 8:42 AM
- kwinkunks said...
My favourite design to date -- LOVE IT!!
- October 5, 2011 at 12:30 PM
- Boriana said...
The birds are wonderful! I love the clean lines, the colors, the space between the two birds in the last image :)
- October 21, 2011 at 10:36 AM
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SPACE MONKEY wrote:I also rate this new album very high, but cannot agree with Mick's opinion about "modern" Scratch
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Love Story 2050: Music Review
Love Story 2050 is termed by many as India's first Science-Fiction film. That in itself warrants excitement (although in my filmy duniya, Mr. India in the late 1980s was India's first sci-fi flick; if not, then Koi Mil Gaya/Krrish were). The film stars newcomer Harman Baweja (whose resemblance to Hrithik Roshan from some angles is freaky), his real-life romantic interest Priyanka Chopra, and Boman Irani.
I like this poster of the Gateway of India and Taj Mahal hotel in the foreground (there was a scene set here in another Priyanka Chopra starrer, Bluffmaster (2005), and in a film I saw more recently, Taxi Driver (1954))! Going all out and making the impossible possible -- that is the core definition of fiction. What could be better than a Manhattan in Mumbai and flying cars?
[Aside: In the year 2050, we shall probably be closer to flying cars than the Manhattan in Mumbai as is depicted above. If we are alive until then, I'll get a chance to prove it. There is already a working prototype of a flying car (really, there is). Getting the Mumbai population from the neighboring areas to leave, build all these towers, and populate them would be a logistical nightmare, unless someone discovered an Arabian Sea equivalent of Bikini Bottom (a la Spongebob Squarepants!) to serve as a temporary housing place. Heck, they might just have one in the movie, who knows?! Getting back to the film, for I am probably sounding really silly now...]
Seems like Karan (played by Harman) and Zeisha (played by Priyanka) will be characters in a Massively Multiplayer Online Game (MMOG -- anyone tried playing them? I once ordered a pizza through one!) at some point in the film. At least that is the impression one gets from this image:
One of the songs also notes a character by the name of Sana. It is a beautiful name (it means praise), and shall find a mention in my next post.
Some of the film's trailers are impressive. Can the same be said of its music? The short answer is probably not. The long answer is contained in this review of the album, which offers music by Anu Malik and lyrics by Javed Akhtar:
1. Aa Gaya Hoon Main, the first track, is sung by Kay Kay. Easy to guess that it aims to announce Harman Baweja's arrival to the industry. Sadly, the song does little. Fans of Kay Kay for his outstanding voice will instantly know this song hardly does justice to his vocal abilities. I started a 'yeah' count, but lost it a couple of minutes into the song.
2. Lover Boy by Alisha Chinai starts off in an interesting fashion, with a very catchy techno beat following a few lines by Priyanka Chopra. That techno beat is addictive, I tell you. Yet, the lyrics are hardly substantial, and the principal sentence is so overused it loses its effectiveness fast. How many times can one hear 'Hey you lover boy, will you be my toy?' anyway. Besides, it objectifies men =) Although that could be perceived as being good, because it does not do the inverse, thereby differentiating itself from the norm.
As an Alisha fan since her debut solo album released in the 1980s, I am disappointed with the song. What's more, the beat resembles that to Allah Bachaaye from Pyaar Ke Side Effects (2006) with music by Pritam Chakrobarty, an Alisha song I loved. And it even has shades of Naughty Girl by Beyonce.
3. Seems like I might be among the minority that thinks Mausam Achaanak Yeh Badla Kyun (by Shaan and Alka Yagnik) and Milo Na Milo (Shaan) aren't too special. The beginning to the latter reminds me of Jam by Michael Jackson (from the album Dangerous) and parts of the song seem to be recycled Anu Malik material (there is even some resemblance to Jal Jal Ke Dhuaan from Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena (2005), with music by Pritam). Still, Milo Na Milo was going well (it does have a catchy beat, particularly the electronic influence), but the lyrics and the way they are delivered get a little too noisy for my liking. Might as well have had Himesh Reshammiya sing it at this pace.
4. There is a song I do like: Meelon Ka Jaise Tha Faasla by Kay Kay and Alka Yagnik is by far the best song in the album. It appears in happy and sad versions, both of which are beautifully sung and will be definite assets to the film. Well done here!
5. Sach Kehna, a solo track by Kunal Ganjawala, is decent. The start to this song reminded me of Khalish from Chocolate (by Pritam -- anyone counting the instances of Pritam in this post yet?), but the lyrics are above average. This song will sound better in the car.
6. Finally, Jaane Kaisi Hai Teri Meri Yeh Love Story is a very good song to end the album with. The lyrics are more sensible than those to most tracks in the album, and Shaan is in fine form. Anu Malik does well in integrating the saxophone and guitar with a more conventional filmy rendition featuring a tune that can be whistled too. The song has happy and sad instances as well. The latter will fit in well in a sci-fi flick, what with the violin and some haunting background vocals. Good stuff!
Here is what I would have liked to have been incorporated in a soundtrack for a sci-fi film. These two observations are drawn with reference to the soundtracks to Bas Ek Pal and Don (both from 2006), which, when compared to that of Love Story 2050, would be much better complements to a sci-fi film:
1. Music by Mithoon (who gave us soundtracks to The Train and Aggar last year), Pritam (Awarapan, Jannat), Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy (Don), or DJ Suketu (who is a leader in good, tolerable remixes that do not put to shame the classics like most of those who remix do);
2. Sunidhi Chauhan, Shilpa Rao, or Vasundhara Das instead of Alka Yagnik. Feel free to disagree here, but I think Sunidhi's voice and style would fit in much better in a sci-fi film. Here was a chance for the filmmakers to cater to Sunidhi's biggest strengths, and they did not have one song (not one!) with her.
Instead, the soundtrack to Love Story 2050 has few good songs with repeat listening value, of which Meelon Ka Jaise Tha Faasla and Jaane Kaisi Hai are the best. The album's uniqueness lies in that each song begins with dialog. Some of the tunes are catchy. And if the trailers are anything to go by, the visuals to accompany the above average soundtrack should be stunning. Yet, the music is somewhat disappointing, given that there was much potential to exploit, and the product is not one that can be traversed without skipping tracks.
Still, the music does not harm the film too much either. Although I shall watch Jaane Tu on July 4 (believe it will be the better of the two, but I could be wrong, of course), the geek in me is also looking forward to Love Story 2050! (Bash me all you want for this, but the music for the two should not be compared, given the difference genres the films belong to.)
Music rating: 2.75/5.0 (above average)
Have a feeling I might have to revise after watching the film. Better to work in that direction based on its integration with the film, than downgrade it after being turned off by a film, which happened with the last big Anu Malik soundtrack, that to Umraao Jaan (2006).
Official website: http://lovestory2050.com
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- abhinemo said...
Bang!! On target.
BTW, did you read the reports that the Wiki page for Love Story 2050 was disfigured by someone in Delhi (tracked by cyber techies). There was a poll about who looks better of Imran Khan and Harman Baweja and most people voted for Imran. Some more reports which points to something like a smearing campaign against Love Story 2050.
Just sharing gossips about Love Story 2050. ;)
Off-topic: Listening right now to Jhin min jhini from Maqbool. Awesome song. Ustad Sulatn Khan at his best. :)
- Monday, June 09, 2008
Based on your review, I doubt you'll be translating the lyrics of Love Story 2050. Though I don't think it's anyone's loss!
Now I haven't seen Mr. India to judge its credentials as the first Indian science fiction film but will check it out eventually. It's an Anil Kapoor classic and I've heard great things about Amrish Puri as Magambo. He truly was an icon of the Hindi film industry and the void he has left I feel has not been filled, nor will it ever be.
I agree that Koi Mil Gaya was science fiction, but Krrish was really India's first superhero movie. I think Love Story 2050's distinction is that it's India's first futuristic sci-fi film.
Will Mumbai really look like Harry Baweja's vision in 2050? Most likely not. Will flying cars be a commonplace sight around the world? Highly unlikely with gas prices soaring (analysts are predicting $5/gal by July 4th!) and the auto industry still unable to produce a viable electric model for the mass market. 2200 is more like it, but I still think it looks pretty cool.
I also would like to hear more of Vasundhara Das and Shilpa Rao. Some of Vasundhara's songs that I enjoy are the cheeky Shakalaka Baby (Nayak), O Rey Chhori (Lagaan), and It's the Time to Disco (Kal Ho Na Ho). Hard to believe that A.R. Rahman composed songs as different as the first two in the same year (like Jodhaa Akbar and JTYJN this year), but I guess that's what makes him A.R. Rahman.
And not to forget Shilpa Rao, her renditions of Woh Ajnabee and Javeda Zindagi were simply out of this world.
I think Alka Yagnik is reaching the twilight of her career, and should consider becoming more selective like Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle. At the 2007 Zee Cine Awards, I got the impression that she had a strong sense of resentment. When she won the Best Female Playback Singer Award for Tumhi Dekho Naa (which is such a beautiful song), she seemed to be criticizing the industry for no longer producing the sort of "melodious" tracks for which she is well-suited. She actually didn't say that last part but was suggesting that the music industry was leaving her behind in favor of younger favorites like Shreya Ghoshal and Sunidhi Chauhan.
What I think Alka Yagnik is most afraid of is suffering the same fate as Kumar Sanu, and by that I mean completely vanishing from the Bollywood playback scene.
- Monday, June 09, 2008
Yes, Alka Yagnik did sing for O Rey Chhori, but Vasundhara Das sang the English lyrics.
Although not many people liked the music of Umrao Jaan (2006), I thoroughly enjoyed Alka Yagnik's 'Salaam', 'Jhute Ilzaam', and her duet with Sonu Nigam, 'Bekha Diya Hamein'.
Another one of her landmark soundtracks is 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', where every song she sang was amazing.
- Monday, June 09, 2008
- theBollywoodFan said...
Abhinemo: I was not aware of the wikipedia page of Love Story 2050 being disfigured. That's disgraceful. Shame on whoever did it.
One of the things I have learned from Aamir Khan is that one's greatness lies in one's strengths, not in others' weaknesses. Based on this, I would rather not get into an argument on who will be more successful or which film will be better.
I am sure most of us are just ready for July 4, to let the actors films speak for themselves!
And I ought to check out Maqbool and its music...thank you for the reminder!
- Monday, June 09, 2008
- theBollywoodFan said...
Salek: 'Meelon Ka Jaise tha Faasla' is a fantastic song, and if I were to translate one from Love Story 2050, that would be it. Beautiful.
Agree with your comments on Amrish Puri. There will never be another Mogambo. I think you'll enjoy Mr. India.
Also agree about the first futuristic sci-fi film. While I do not expect anything remotely close to Star Trek or Star Wars, I must admit I am truly enjoying the effort. 'Cool' is an appropriate word in this case!
Vasundhara Das had one song in No Entry (2005) that I was absolutely in love with back in the day (I think it was one she sang with Alisha and Sunidhi, who are my leading ladies of Bollywood vocals). 'O Rey Chori' in Lagaan was an Alka Yagnik song.
Shilpa Rao was fantastic in 'Woh Ajnabee' and 'Javeda Zindagi'. Truly. Another good song by her was 'Gandhi's Favorite' from Gandhi My Father (2007). It was Gandhi-ji's favorite hymn, so I like it anyway; Shilpa Rao's is one of the more amazing renditions one will hear.
Agree with your thoughts on Alka as well. Didn't she say something on the lines of 'Aaj kal beedi ke gaane zyaadaa mashhoor hain' (today, songs of beedi are more popular), referring to the song 'Beedi' from Omkara, which won the Filmfare award for Best Song in that same ceremony!
She is too classy, just not suited as well as the newer tier to sing for a sci-fi flick. And that is nothing against her -- for her performances in Lagaan, I shall always hold her in the highest regard.
Speaking of Kumar Sanu and Alka Yagnik, one of my favorite duets with them was 'Mohabbat Ho na Jaaye' from Kasoor. What a song!
- Monday, June 09, 2008
- theBollywoodFan said...
Oh, thank you! I did not realize. Wow, okay, so Vasundhara Das really should have been my favorite a much longer time ago :)
The Alka Yagnik hits you note make the great she is. What accomplishments!
PS: Apologies for the sequence of the comments to this post being out of order :)
- Monday, June 09, 2008
Milo Na Milo, what about that song?
- Saturday, February 28, 2009
- theBollywoodFan said...
As noted above, Anonymous, I didn't like it much. But music, like any form of art, is so subjective, and therein lies its beauty.
- Saturday, February 28, 2009