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Are you ashamed of what you read?
One day in a bookstore, I overheard a man berating his wife for browsing through the Paranormal Romances. She apologized and promised not to read such "filth", and of course she knew vampires weren't real. I started to wonder how many readers of Paranormal Romance novels faced the same sort of criticism from family and friends.
By paying closer attention to what people said when discussing books, I learned that many regard PNR as either "Fluff" or "Trash". Fluff apparently refers to books that show only idealized events and characters. The unbelievably romantic vampire with the tortured soul who hates what he is but suddenly his existence is given meaning when he meets the innocent and perfect heroine. The Trash label seems to be assigned to the grittier PNRs with their truly evil villains, heroes that don't mind getting a little blood on their hands, and heroines who are perfectly capable of, and willing to, kick ass – and the hero and heroine enjoy an active and inventive sex life.
I found few people willing to admit to reading PNR, and those who did sort of laughed it off, giving the impression they were either embarrassed about it, or didn't read it seriously. The covers often seem to cause discomfort in readers, too, even though many are gorgeous. But people have a certain expectation from a book with a man's beautifully sculpted pecs and washboard abs enhanced by a mysterious tattoo – good literature isn't it.
Almost all Romance, including all the sub-genres, takes more than its fair share of belittlement. But Paranormal seems to receive an extra helping of negativity. I've talked with many readers who hide what they read – a cover to conceal the cover, an e-reader, reading only when there's no chance of anyone seeing what their book is, and on and on. Many authors, myself included, use pen names – you wouldn't want your teen-age son taking flak from everyone at school because his mother writes about vampires having sex either.
It took me a long time to get past being ashamed of some of my choices in reading material. I only recently admitted to extended family and friends what I write. I don't care what strangers think, and if my friends and family can't accept the work I love doing, then they might not care for me as much as I thought.
The truth is, I have nothing to be ashamed of – at least in relation to my reading and writing.<G> And neither do you.
Of course we know vampires and werewolves, and those other creatures aren't real. Neither are space aliens or elves or zombies, and on and on. They're fiction, meant to entertain, no matter the genre. Good Paranormal Romance is as well written as any other genre. Good writing is good writing, no matter the subject matter. As for the accusation of having no plot, much to the contrary, Paranormal Romance plots are often intricate, full of twists and turns, and many are more complex than those from any other genre. That's what happens when you combine two or more genres into one book, and do it well.
Those sex scenes – nothing to be ashamed of. Mainstream fiction, literary, and other genres have sex scenes as well. Granted, not as many, or as well written, but they're there. And maybe that's the problem. Romance writers in general have made an art and a science of writing sex scenes, but the sex in Paranormal Romance is often… more. The very nature of our paranormal beings turns ordinary sex into something exceptional. Perhaps the detractors are jealous, either of the ability to have that incredible sex all the time, or of the ability to write it in such a way that the reader almost experiences it.
Because I have immediate family members who could be negatively impacted by the public perception of the genre I choose to write, I will continue to use my pen name. I wouldn't want them to be hurt by the comments of those who consider Paranormal Romance to be porn with vampires. But hell will freeze over before I hide what I read again.
Do other peoples' opinions about your choice of reading material cause you discomfort or shame? What do you do about it? Is there a way for you to "take back your books", even in a small way?


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Thursday, April 2, 2009
These bangs will not control me
If you are going to be a little jerk about it and keep insisting upon parting DIRECTLY DOWN THE MIDDLE, I will have to pull out the big guns to outsmart you. That's right, bangs, I'm swoopin' 'em to the side! Bwahahahah! You will not make a fool of me! Do you understand me, bangs? I make the rules around here.
Dear friends, you will NEVER see the photos of my bangs misbehaving... unless perhaps you are my facebook friend and some photos from a party Saturday night hit the web. Otherwise, better not hold your breath.
Here is a photo from today--Day One of reclaiming control over my badly behaved locks.
And THIS! is a lovely package I received from Hillary!
She sent me two Canadian chocolate treats that I've never heard of... and one of them may or may not frighten me. Effervescent minty chocolate? I'll have to let you know what I think of it. I hope it isn't like eating a denture cleaning tablet... and Hillary? If it is? I'm totally sending you salmonella.
She also made me a Mermanda Mix! Isn't she the most adorable thing? I haven't had a chance to listen to it yet, but judging from the playlist, I think it's going to rock.
I'm pretty sure that Cock soup mix is going to make a fierce appearance on an upcoming episode of Cooking Thyme With Andrew.
In other news, the house inspection is tomorrow. And as long as there are no weird surprises, we're going to get our mortgage tomorrow tooo! And? And! We're seeing Ray LaMontagne in concert tomorrow at one of my favorite venues ever!
(I don't know what is with the heavy use of the exclamation marks today, I didn't even have any coffee.)
29 comments:
- Freckles said...
Your hair looks so freaking adorable! I love it. I had issues with my bangs behaving too, I actually still kind of do and I make them swoop to the side. I kind of hate my hair right now though.
This is Allison from As You Wish. I have a new blog and if you haven't already you should stop by.
- April 2, 2009 at 11:22 AM
- Rae // theNotice said...
Eeee! I will never understand you - your hair is so cute!! [insert the squeals of a ten-year-old girl with no self control... because that's what I sound like]
Go eat your mint Aero. It's one of the only chocolate bars I'll actually eat! (I'll also eat Mars and Hershey's Cookies and Cream bars, Skor if it's in ice cream, and Coffee Crisp if it's melted and cut up. Nom nom nom.)
- April 2, 2009 at 11:24 AM
- Unknown said...
You look great. I love the bangs, glad you managed to conquer them. And the mint Aero is amazing :)
- April 2, 2009 at 11:28 AM
- Unknown said...
I gave up about a week into my haircut and swooped the bangs aside. My friend, you are in good company.
- April 2, 2009 at 11:28 AM
- Andrew said...
You're really nice looking.
Can anyone identify the LP that Amanda is standing in front of from only a corner of the album artwork? Blow my mind, someone!
- April 2, 2009 at 11:34 AM
- ria said...
omg your hair is awesome. mine would never look so good like that. i'm jealous...hold please...
ok i'll try to control myself. i really love it!
- April 2, 2009 at 11:41 AM
- Hillary said...
First of all, your hair looks really cute. I love the new cut and your colour makes me want to punch you in the ear because I am jealous.
Secondly, the Aero isn't really effervescent. It doesn't actively bubble when you eat it. It's bubblED chocolate as opposed to bubbLY chocolate. It will make sense when you eat it.
Have fun at the show!! Lick Ray LaMontagne for me, ok?
- April 2, 2009 at 1:18 PM
- The Over-Thinker said...
How did you know I was in the market for a mohagany exam table?? I already have one made of the finest birch, but I was really looking to upgrade. And look at those fine stirrups?? One could swing them around to hold their 40oz! Shazamm!
Your writing is hilarious--I've popped over before (via Hillary) and I'll be back!
P.S. I am terribly envious of your cute hair. And the fact that you're a dead ringer for Lea Thompson circa Space Camp.
- April 2, 2009 at 2:18 PM
- jenniferalaine said...
Mmmm aero bars are the BEST! If you don't like it, send it my way! Haha
- April 2, 2009 at 4:05 PM
- Maxie said...
I thought you said you have a mullet??? THAT IS NOT A MULLET.
- April 2, 2009 at 4:51 PM
- Nicole said...
Your hair looks great!!!
I love Smarties and Aeros... There's a couple of chocolate factories where I live so there's always LOADS of that. Enjoy! =P
- April 2, 2009 at 5:02 PM
- Mermanda said...
I DO HAVE A MULLET! You just can't tell when the ends are flipped up like that in the pic. Trust.
Also, where does my upper lip go when I smile? Srsly?
- April 2, 2009 at 5:06 PM
- ablogofherown.wordpress.com said...
Cute! I love the hair!
- April 2, 2009 at 5:06 PM
- alyssa said...
I looooveee your hair! I had the same annoyance with my bangs when I got them, too. I just kept at it!!!
- April 2, 2009 at 5:44 PM
- Laura said...
I always lose the bang battle. I seem to forget this every time I get my haircut, they either annoy the crap out me, or end up getting pushed to the side. Yours look cute though!
Enjoy the concert! I'm jealous, I love Ray LaMontagne.
- April 2, 2009 at 6:41 PM
- Sarah said...
first, your hair is super cute and the bangs look good off to the side. second, good luck with the inspection! third, every time you post about ray lamontagne, i think of a cheesy lounge singer. so i looked him up and he's kinda hot. heheh have fun!
- April 2, 2009 at 6:44 PM
- Pretty Unfamous said...
My bangs try to part differently, too. I want them on the side. They'd rather be just off-center. If I try to make them MORE on the side, they insist on just covering my forehead. Ugh.
- April 2, 2009 at 9:01 PM
- rambleicious said...
Cute hair and great chocolate - I'd say today is a good day!
I like Aero bars too - the mint ones are so very tasty!
- April 3, 2009 at 12:36 AM
- Sid said...
I recently got bangs except in SA we call it a fringe.
- April 3, 2009 at 6:02 AM
- Chelsea Talks Smack said...
oo! I love packages from bloggy friends!
- April 3, 2009 at 4:58 PM
I love your new haircut!
- April 3, 2009 at 6:55 PM
- Kerri W. said...
I love your adorable flippy haircut. And the sidebangs look just lovely! I tell you, if I had the balls (maybe that's a good thing) I'd cut "real" bangs. But...my hair does the natural part thing, too, and there's no way they'd be all cute and thick and perfectly tame. One ounce of humidity and it would be curl central up in here.
Anyway, love the hair, love your face, and love that you get to see one of my favorite artists in concert! Jealous!
- April 4, 2009 at 1:55 PM
- sarah marie p said...
Aww I love your new haircut! The color looks SO good on you! ANd the side bangs are adorable!
When I first cut bangs like maybe 7 years ago I had to train them to go to the side with a bobbypin.
Your bundle of Canadian goodies looks so yummy! What a fun surprise!
- April 4, 2009 at 2:07 PM
That's so cool. The Aero wrapping looks so much different from the ones we get here in SA.
You hair looks fab!
- April 4, 2009 at 6:13 PM
- Becky said...
I love your new hair cut and the bangs look amazing. Congrats on the new house!
- April 4, 2009 at 7:04 PM
- sarah marie p said...
p.s. CONGRATS about your mortgage! OMG! So exciting! And so grownup! SO SO cool! Yay you guys!!!! So happy for you!
- April 4, 2009 at 10:42 PM
- Melissa Maris said...
Awe I wish I was seeing Ray. Lucky!
The hair looks great. I totally hear ya on the bangs, though. I have bang OCD and often have them tacked to the side with a bobby pin. That is their punishment for being unruly.
- April 6, 2009 at 3:59 PM
- Lisa said...
Smarties are my absolute favorite!!
- April 7, 2009 at 10:16 PM
- Katie said...
Your hair is REALLY cute. I try bangs (or something like them) every couple of years. I always think, "Maybe my oil glands have stopped hyper-producing oil like I'm still in puberty and my bangs won't turn to a stringy, greasy mess by noon every day--no matter how much product I use or washing I do." And of course, my oil glands are still producing oil like I'm a 12-year-old boy. Ugh.
Anyhow. You look really adorable. I'm very jealous. :)
- April 8, 2009 at 6:08 PM


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I am so irate with this company, that I needed to vent here and I will post this in any other RV forum I frequent. They are so stupid! This is not the way to treat customers.
First, let me start by admitting that I am no computer expert. In fact, I know very little about computers, but everyone around me uses them, so I am too. I ordered their RV2013 program and after spending HOURS trying to figure out how to use it and how to get a simple trip planned, in frustration I gave up and called them. I admitted I was computer illiterate and could not use the program at all, so I asked for a refund. Sure enough, they processed the refund and the money was returned to my CC account. A couple of weeks later, after my son who is a computer wiz talked to me, he convinced me I could learn how to use the program and he could help me. So, I tried to order the program again, but I was told I couldn't, because if I ordered it, they would spend too much time on the phone trying to help me.
Are you serious? Since when can they refuse to sell me their product? I am the consumer and if I wanted to buy it I should be able to! I am not sure who sets their business goals or what kind of business they think they are running, but this is just plain stupid on their part. Rest assured, I will find a way to order the product, under my son's name or something, and they will have to support me, so their refusal to sell me does nothing more than make them look stupid.


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Guest Blogger, Ethan Guinn, a winner of NIDA's Addiction Science Award, describes how his interest in science (and video games) has brought him lots of exciting changes and opportunities.
As a high school student, my strong suit was always the sciences, so my senior year I enrolled in an advanced science class called Science Seminar. We were given the task to do our own research projects that we would compete with over the next year. I decided to do a project on video game addiction in adolescents. This idea came from observations of "addictive" behavior in myself as well as many of my friends with regard to our video game playing; I wanted to see if there were more people in our age group experiencing the same or similar problems.
I created a survey to test the prevalence of pathological video game playing in adolescents 12-18. The survey was also used to assess the negative effects that pathological video game playing may or may not cause. My results proved to be quite interesting and when I felt I had a good enough sample, I wrote a paper and created a presentation board to compete with in future science fair competitions. Judges also must have felt my results were interesting because I won every fair I competed in throughout Oklahoma.
After winning the 2008 Oklahoma State Science Fair I was sponsored to go to the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Atlanta to compete with over 2,000 projects from 53 countries. Here I was awarded a 2nd place special award given by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). I was flown to Washington, D.C., two times to present my project to many NIDA researchers as well as to the director of National Institutes of Health (NIH). After these great honors, things began to settle down and I started college. So my project was put on hold for a while.
Two years later, I was asked by Dr. Michael Rich of the Center on Media and Child Health (CMCH) at Children's Hospital, Boston, to intern at CMCH over the summer to try and publish my project. I accepted the offer, surveyed many more students, obtained confirmation of a research grant provided by NIDA, and set off for Boston.
My time spent in Boston was one of the most exciting times of my life. I was on my own in a city very far and very different from my own. But the staff at CMCH took me under their wing and taught me a tremendous amount about the details behind proper research and analysis techniques. I feel that in the 3 months I spent at CMCH, I may have learned more about the scientific process than all of my years as a science student. And to top it all off, I was able—with a lot of help from some great mentors—to finish preparing my project for journal submission, turning it into a manuscript that we hope will be worthy of publication.
For more on Ethan's project and a video of his presentation at NIH, visit https://archives.drugabuse.gov/news-events/news-releases/2008/05/2008-ni...
Hi. I am in middle school and I have a mom that smokes and I am tired of it.
hey how did u figure out that video games can be so addicitive? Was it hard?
Hello, there im Alex and im in middle School. and I have a mom that smoke's all the time, and im getting pretty sick of it. i alway's tell her to stop smoking but she alway's yells at e about it. saying " I will don't worry about what i do"! Wow, she's dumb! she's needs too understand that it's bad for her. and it causes alot of health problem's!
@Jack -- I used to always try to get my mom to quit smoking. I couldn't understand why she wouldn't quit, and she actually seemed to get mad at me for talking about it. I realized she probably couldn't quit, or didn't care about her health.
I wasn't sure, so I decided I would just make sure that I was healthy and would become a parent that my kids could be proud of.
It's hard, but it helps to accept what we can and can't control or change.
Obviously they are addictive and something has to be done, because my kid has been playing Battle of the Immortals [commercial link removed, per guidelines] for more than 8 hours a day and skips school way too much.
Thanks for finally writing about; Are Video Games Addictive? Loved it!
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Sunday, 19 September 2010
at 05:35
4 comments:
- John B-R said...
I love this poem.
- 19 September 2010 at 15:47
- ~otto~ said...
Okay, I laughed ... I was supposed to, right? Or maybe I am too prepixt for my or anyone else's good.
- 19 September 2010 at 16:43
- TC said...
Thank you John and Otto.
Otto, I believe this poem benefits from being approached in a state of prepixtaposition.
I love it that you laughed. I laughed too. It may have been the first laugh I've had in this century... or perhaps merely since the day at your blog when no one was wearing pants.
Of course the poem is in terribly bad taste, because the person I admire most on this planet has just last week undergone horrendous surgery.
Subjectivity is not the answer at such moments... so I went for the overripe thumbsize Indonesian bananas.
- 20 September 2010 at 05:50
- Sandra.if said...
like this!!
- 22 September 2010 at 12:27
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Did a fun photoshoot a while ago with my friend at Palos Verdes, CA. It was such a beautiful day with the sun blazing. Sometimes amidst the busy schedule, we all need to take a moment to breathe in and out and relax. I always find the ocean a calm environment where I can take a deep breathe and not think about the business of life. Everyone has a different method to relax and pause for a moment to realize that we all don't know what's getting our way. We might not figure out what will happen in the next second, hour, or even months. So try your best and don't forget to take a breather once in a while :)
top- got it a while ago when I was traveling / sweatpants- UNIQLO / adidas boost all white / RayBan sunnies


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- Ease of Growing
- Moderate
- Grown as
- Annual
- Days to Maturity
- 35-52 (Spring/Summer), 35-52 (Fall/Winter)
- Growing Habit
- Bush
- Hardiness
- Half Hardy
Nasturtiums will sprout again after a light frost but will not tolerate a hard freeze.
- Crops
- Spring Transplant, Spring
- Growing Season
- Short, Long
- Cultivar Type
- -
- Growing Conditions
- Cool, Warm
Nasturtiums will grow best in a sunny part of the garden in areas with cooler summers, but should be placed in a partially shady spot in areas with hotter summer days.
- Outdoor Growing Temp
- Min Outdoor Soil Temp
Seeds will germinate at 55 to 68˚ but will take longer to germinate above 65˚F
- Start Indoors
- Yes
- Start Outdoors
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- Light
- Part shade (Warm)
In areas with hotter summers, plant Nasturtiums in a partially shaded area of the garden.Sun: min. 6 hours daily (Cool)
Nasturtiums grow best in the sun in areas with cooler summers.
- Water
- Moderate
For the best flavor, keep nasturtiums well watered. This helps to neutralize the spiciness of the greens and flowers.
- Feeder
- Light
Grow nasturtium in soil that is higher in Phosphorus and Potassium than Nitrogen. Growing Nasturtiums in nitrogen rich soil produces more vegetative growth and discourages blooming.
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- Partial shade, Needs summer shade
- Small Gardens?
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- Containers?
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Dwarf varieties are well-suited for container growing. Some Trailing varieties can be placed in a hanging container.
- Attracts beneficial insects?
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- Golden yellow with splotches of red and orange
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- 10.0-12.0"
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- 12.0-24.0"
- Hardiness Zone
- 4-11
- Disease Resistance
- -
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Leaves and flowers are known for their peppery, mustard-like flavor.


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Agenda: music in Ostend
Leo Sayer
Leo Sayer is known the world over for his massive hits which include 'Moonlighting', 'One Man Band', 'I Can't Stop Loving You' and the transatlantic number ones, 'When I Need You' and 'You Make Me Feel Like Dancing'. His new album, The Restless Years, has received rave reviews in Australia and Leo will be performing some of this new material alongside the hits and old favourites, backed by his full band.Read more
Perpetuum Jazzile in Concert
"When voice becomes an instrument… and an instrument becomes the voice, one can hear the pulse of rhythmic freshness and harmonic fusion of Perpetuum Jazzile. Our repertoire would not have been truly ours without the typical Brazilian bossa nova, swing, close harmony, funk, pop, and gospel. Today, as music is well on its move into the digital world, we are passionately bringing it back home to the world of the analogue.!"Read more
Hello Adele
"Hello Adele" is an ultimate tribute to the greatest female vocalist of the past decade. The British hit phenomenon of the singles "Hello", "Skyfall", "Set Fire To The Rain", "Someone Like You" and "Rolling In The Deep" announced that she will never go on tour again.To fill this gap there is now this beautiful production that brings the voice, the visuals as well as the entire line-up on stage, reminiscent of the original. This international show brings the best of what Adele has offered us so far.Read more
Elvis Symphonic
Elvis Presley, there is no greater mythical figure. Millions of fans around the world are still captivated by his music. Elvis Symphonic brings the biggest hits and some almost forgotten gems of this far too early deceased music legend. With this new production, Walter Proost, creator of the largest symphonic crossover productions and artistic director of the European Philharmonia, wants to bring a symphonic tribute to "THE KING". The program includes: CC Rider, You are always on my mind, Blue Suede Shoes, Don't be cruel, Love me tender, The Wonder of you, Hurt, Sweet Caroline, In the Ghetto, Suspicious Minds, Yesterday, Falling in Love, and many more masterful songs. EUROPEAN PHILHARMONIA and ROCK BAND ERIC MELAERTS FRANZ GOVAERTS and BACKING VOCALS DIRECTOR: WALTER PROOSTRead more
A Tribute To George Michael - The Edge Of Heaven Tour
'The Edge of Heaven Tour – A Tribute to George Michael' gives all music lovers a unique opportunity to hear their favorite George Michael songs performed live. The lead singer will dazzle you with unmatched vocal prowess, as he gives his all to every song. You will swear that you are hearing the real thing. The impressive set list covers everything from George Michael's early years with Wham through to his solo career. Prepare to be wowed with heartfelt renditions of hits such as 'Wake me Up Before You Go Go', 'I'm Your Man', 'Freedom !', 'Faith' and of course 'The Edge of Heaven' .Read more
The Three Degrees - 50th Anniversary Tour
With original members Helen Scott & Valerie Holiday and also featuring Freddie Pool The Three Degrees are an American female vocal group, formed in 1963 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Well known for their soulful voices, beautiful gowns, and fabulous stage shows, they are known all around the world for songs like "When will I see you again", "Dirty Ol' Man", "Take Good Care Of Yourself".Read more
Niklas Paschburg (de) + Mirek Coutigny
The German composer NIKLAS PASCHBURG played an impressive set at Leffingeleuren last September and is now invited to come and present his second album at the Zeedijk in Ostend. That second album will be released on February 28 on 7K !, the neo-classical sub-label of the famous label! K7.Despite a classical background, MIREK COUTIGNY is looking for his own sound, alternating acoustic and electronic instruments. This results in a mix of soundscapes, neo-classical and post-rock. Musically there are similarities with, for example, Nils Frahm, Ólafur Arnalds and Boards of Canada.Read more
Queen The Music
A show with the biggest hits of one of the greatest bands ever, brought by four strong vocalists! In the theater show QUEEN The Music, the musical legacy of these artists forms the central anchor point. A nine-member band with four top vocalists (two ladies and two gentlemen) offers you a spectacular musical and visual show, bursting with energy! QUEEN The Music distinguishes itself by interpreting the songs both vocally and musically in an original way. Expect new and surprising versions of the rock-solid Queen repertoire.Read more


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update: for those of you wondering, I followed the braided knot hair-to on this post (it's long so you have to scroll down toward the end to find it)
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
update: for those of you wondering, I followed the braided knot hair-to on this post (it's long so you have to scroll down toward the end to find it)
18 comments:
how sad is it that i consider blow-drying as "doing" my hair...
looks adorable!ReplyDelete
Looks beautiful. How did you do it? I always put mine in a french twist. It would be great to try something new.ReplyDelete
oh, i LOVE it. i'm going to try that tomorrow. i just have to figure out what you did. :)ReplyDelete
i just added the link of where i saw how to do it if you want to try it out!ReplyDelete
I just went to a YW activity tonight and we taught each other how to do hair. I just had my hair crimped by a 12 year old...I will not be taking pictures. We experienced opposites in the hair world today. :)ReplyDelete
Awesome! Thanks for the link. We're doing New Beginning tonight for YW and we're dressing up like pioneer women. This will be a great, easy hair due for tonight. :)ReplyDelete
Wow, so gorgeous. Thanks for the link!ReplyDelete
I love this style! Thank you for the link!ReplyDelete
TOO CUTE!! I will be trying this. I think my hair style is down, or pony tail, or old lady bun. NOW I can include braids. Thank you!!!ReplyDelete
Gorgeous! I think I may actually be able to pull this off, and I NEVER do my hair. Ever. haReplyDelete
It looks AMAZING to me!!! Thanks for helping this girl who has no idea how to do her hair either! ThanksReplyDelete
Had to share this with my facebook fans. Amazing and on the top of my to do list is to figure it out!ReplyDelete
Gorgeous! Thank you for the fun idea.ReplyDelete
I like your look better than the one in the tutorial! Super cute!ReplyDelete
This looks so pretty!! I can't find the tutorial though and its driving me batty. Its so cute and I want to try it!ReplyDelete
It looks so pretty. I like that it's not "perfect". The loose ends make it look elegant yet easy going. Beautiful!ReplyDelete
Where is the link? It looks great!ReplyDelete


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Street and graffiti artists have been satirizing, celebrating and making jokes about the Olympic Games in London.
Updated at 6:50 a.m. ET: LONDON -- An athlete steps up to take his throw -- except he is holding a missile, not a javelin; a pole vaulter soars high, but seems headed for a landing on a moldy mattress; an Olympic mascot's leg attracts some unwanted attention from a passing dog.
Banksy, whose works routinely sell for tens of thousands of dollars, and other street artists could hardly let the London 2012 Games go by without having their say -- despite the legal risks.
While at least four graffiti artists have been arrested by police ahead of the Games -- then released on bail conditions designed to prevent them from making their mark near the venues -- London is full of art works ranging from crude and comical to heavy satire to straightforward celebration.
A piece by artist Jimmy C. is among the latter, a large spray-painted mural of Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt's face with streaks of vibrant color radiating outwards on the side of a row of houses in Shoreditch, not far from the Olympic Park.
He could only afford the $1,500 cost of the painting after he sold more conventional artworks at a gallery show in Paris, France, and had some money left over from paying his rent.
"People pick up on a spiritual narrative in my paintings," he told NBCNews.com, explaining that when he went through art school painters like Caravaggio and Velazquez were among his favorites and may have influenced his work.
"Some street art is very quick, humorous and political … I try to create more lasting things with human qualities that everyone can identify with," he added.
'A very charismatic guy'
East London resident Jimmy Cochran, 39, as he is known in ordinary life, admitted he didn't know too much about the Olympics before deciding to paint something. He said he'd asked friends in Britain and Australia, where he grew up, what they thought about the Games.
A diverse community in East London will welcome the world to Britain for the 2012 Olympic Games. Meet residents and hear how they feel about having a huge, world stage in their backyard.
"He [Bolt] kept coming up in more ways than one," he said. "I thought 'OK, this is interesting.' I looked him up online, looked at images of him and realized he was a very charismatic guy, a big personality. I was drawn by his features."
He painted the image on a wall often used by street artists, but didn't ask permission from the owner, who Cochran said he had been told was in Greece.
Teen held after Olympian gets Twitter death threat
Unlike Cochran's picture, Banksy's works, which appeared on his website without any explanatory comment, have a clear political edge.
Banksy rose from being a small-scale street artist to an international star, whose work has fetched as much as $1.8 million at auction.
He has always tried to keep his identity a secret, although the Daily Mail newspaper has claimed to have identified him and published a photograph that it said was believed to be him.
Banksy's piece showing a javelin thrower carrying a missile is entitled "Hackney [an East London borough] welcomes the Olympics," while the pole vaulter image is called "Going for Mold," according to a spokeswoman for the artist.
His spokeswoman, of Banksy's Pest Control operation, said the images did exist in the real world, but refused to say where they were.
More London 2012 coverage from NBCNews.com
A dispute with a London graffiti legend known as King Robbo and perhaps some jealousy at Banksy's success mean some graffiti artists will paint over his work where they can find it, a London street art source told NBCNews.com.
For other street artists, the risk is mainly from the authorities.
Corporate clown lasted six days
An artist known as Mau Mau painted an image of Ronald McDonald with sponsors' names on his costume and an Olympic torch belching out black smoke over the Olympic rings on a wall in Ealing, West London. The local authorities painted over it six days later, he told NBCNews.com, despite the wall belonging to a friend of his.
In 1940 and 1941 Adolf Hitler had vowed to break London's resolve by targeting the factories and warehouses in the East End. But the land that had once been pulverized is now home to a thriving financial center and the London 2012 Olympic Park. NBC's Brian Williams reports.
Mau Mau said he came up with the idea after the Olympic torch relay went past his studio in the Devon area of western England and he "could barely see the torch" because of trucks emblazoned with corporate logos.
"I love to watch sport," Mau Mau said, refusing to give his real name. "I love to see Usain Bolt run the 100 meters … It's lovely to see lots of countries together competing.
"I don't see that as negative at all, it's more the branding side of things. I think it should be run more ethically… it should be more for the people and less about huge corporations," he added.
Leave the big hat! 10 things you can't bring to the Olympics
Teddy Baden, 32, painted the image of one of the Olympic mascots and the overly amorous dog to poke fun at the Olympics in a "non-malicious" way, he said.
"It becomes such a serious thing sometimes," he said, adding that he hoped the image would appeal to the "English sense of humor."
London has become a giant melting pot of cultures and nationalities, but it's not immediately apparent to tourists. The double-dip recession has hit diverse neighborhoods especially hard. NBC's Stephanie Gosk reports.
"We always support the underdog in sport, and we can take a pop at things and have a laugh at ourselves ... it's just a bit of fun," he said.
'Welcome to London, it's gray'
Lee Bofkin, co-founder of Global Street Art, which finds walls that artists are allowed to paint and keeps an archive of images, told NBCNews.com that the "vast majority of [street] art has been satirical, sending up the Olympics, noting its heavy-handed corporate presence, and just sort of generally poking fun."
He expressed disappointment that some art had been painted over, citing a wall in Plaistow, East London, a popular spot for street artists that was until recently covered with art.
"A few weeks ago, it was completely painted gray," Bofkin said. "It's a shame. We're saying to tourists 'Welcome to London, it's gray,' rather than 'Welcome to London, it's colorful.'"
An actor from gangster movie "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels" is giving walking tours of old underworld haunts in East London, where this month's Olympic Games are being held. NBC's Theresa Cook reports.
The Keep Britain Tidy campaign group once opposed all kinds of graffiti or unauthorized painting on buildings, but no longer.
"What we have a problem with is low-grade 'tagging,' that kind of graffiti … that's just horrible and makes places look unloved," Helen Bingham, a spokesperson for the group, told NBCNews.com. "We have less of a problem with Banksy-esque street art."
She said ultimately local people should decide if they wanted an image preserved or removed, but admitted it was a tricky subject.
"One person's art is another person's abomination … of all the issues we deal with, it's the most difficult," Bingham said.
More world stories from NBC News:
- US: Leaders' deaths put al-Qaida on 'path of decline'
- Good, bad or ugly? Street artists weigh in on Olympics
- Video: Syrian rebels obtain anti-aircraft missiles
- Video: 'Blitz Spirit' lives on in London's East End
- Greenland again sees widespread ice melt
- Fugitive anti-whaling activist says ex-crewman betrayed him
- Teen arrested after Olympian gets Twitter death threat
- Rome's leaning Colosseum has experts worried


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Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1983
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Structural analysis and design of reinforced and prestressed concrete structures, with emphasis on seismic performance of concrete buildings and infrastructure, structural models and experimental methods, and design codes for structural concrete
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criminal law
criminal law, the branch of law that defines crimes, treats of their nature, and provides for their punishment. A tort is a civil wrong committed against an individual; a crime, on the other hand, is regarded as an offense committed against the public, even though only one individual may have been wronged. The real distinction lies in the way a remedy for the wrong is pursued. A tort is a wrong for which the remedy is pursued by, and at the discretion of, the injured individual or his or her representative, while a crime is a wrong for which the wrongdoer is prosecuted by the state for the purpose of punishment. However, the fact that a particular act has been or may be prosecuted as a crime does not necessarily preclude an injured party from seeking recovery from the offender in a civil action.
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My 20 Favourite Bahamian Songs of All Time
By Ian Strachan
These songs are not in any particular order. And this list is entirely subjective. I didn't do any research at all. I don't know how many records or CDs were sold or how long it took for the songs to drop out of regular rotation. I'm going with all my favourites. Feel free to let me know if you agree or disagree. And I wouldn't be surprised if I got the titles of a few of these wrong either, so sorry in advance if I do.
1. "Going to Cat Island" by Exuma the Obeah Man. Exuma is one of my favourite Bahamian musical artists. A man who is, in my opinion, under-celebrated. But then again, we don't celebrate artists, so what do I expect? This song beats out some of my other favourites by him like "Walking Home" and "Rude Boy." Maybe it's the harmonica. (Or was that a concertina?).
2. "Down Home" by Phil Stubbs. I was torn between this and "West End Move." I think "Down Home" wins though. "When I'm walkin down those rocky narrow dirt roads/wit' a basket of potatoes on my head" . . . what an opening.
3. "I Ain't Askin' for Much" by Ancient Man. This artist is aptly named. His singing voice takes us back to another Bahamas. And this song took Goombay music or Rake n Scrape to a higher level.
4. "6 and 4" by Patrick Rahming. For me it was a toss up between this and "Bain Town Woman", but gambling is such a national obsession that I chose this one. This is one of the songs that gave me a clear and strong sense of my Bahamianess. Hearing our dialect immortalized in song was a vital form of affirmation.
5. "Andros Island" by The Magnetics. "The cats and the dogs and even bullfrogs, eatin crab fat and callin it dat." Love this song and love the voice of the lead singer. Seeing as I spent some years in Andros as a kid, I'm biased.
6. "Shot Gun Wedding" by Ronnie Butler and the Ramblers. A long lost tradition, I tell you. We're in need of a come-back. I think we'd solve a lot of problems with this.
7. "Naughty Johnny" by Eddie Minnis. One of the few recorded songs that became a ringplay instead of using ringplays as material.
8. "Got a Letter from Miami" by Priscilla Rollins. You hardly ever hear this on the radio. I suppose today's DJs consider it ole timey. But it's good stuff.
9. "Just Cause She Fat" by K. B. I realize that this is early KB but the early stuff is good stuff. Although I like the "Civil Servant" it lacks a certain dance-ability, if you know what I mean. Wait a minute . . . what about "Hard Heel Gal"?
10. "Look What You Could Get" by Ira Storr. A little slice of musical heaven.
11. "Pie" by Stileet. Some people are fond of songs that punctuate moments in their lives. I love this song because it would have captured perfectly how I felt during a bad relationship. Unfortunately, the song came out after I had freed myself. Still, it manages to "bring back memories."
12. "Ghost Move" by Avvy. When I attended an elementary school's Language Arts day and this song was sung by the children, I realized just how infectious and popular it was. I still don't think the little kiddies should have been singing it though.
13. "Bring Back the Good Ole Days" by Sweet Emily. Do I need to elaborate, really?
14. "Burma Road" by Ronnie Butler. No song straightens your back quite like this medley. It is the quintessential "Bahamian thing."
15. "Boom Pine Apple Wine" by Roachy. Funky, bumpin, hybrid Bahamian fun.
16. "Run Come See" by Blind Blake. Great music is timeless. A lot of youngsters have probably never heard of this man or heard any of his songs. We should fix that.
17. "Rake n Scrape Mama" by Lassie Doh and the Boys. A fun story, and even more fun tune. The men who made this created something out of love. So it's no surprise I love it too.
18. "Da Mail" by King Eric. A song that reminds me of childhood, of sleepy Family Island settlements and of our elders, the folks we never spent enough time listening to or learning from. This song, although all about departure and separation, keeps me rooted.
19. "Funky Nassau" by Beginning of the End. Funk, rhythm and blues perfection. Soul. Soul. Soul. Music should have size. This song is big enough for the whole world.
20. "Get Involved" by Dr. Off. Man, what a textured, groovy Junka-jam! "Leave other people tings alone!"
I could easily have made this a list of 30 favourites. I look at my list and realize that a lot of my favourites aren't even here, like Joseph Spence, T-Connection, Bahamen, Visage, Gino D, Dry Bread, Elon Moxey, Funky D, Terez, Nita, Papa Smurf and many more. But look, I'm at 800 words. My job is done. I'll get to those others next time.
By: Ian Strachan
If you enjoyed this article you may want to visit Ian's Blog and read more of his insightful commentaries.music
27 Comments on "My 20 Favourite Bahamian Songs of All Time"
Stay with me all night was done by the Falcons↓
The Song Gimme Mi Culture by Qpid is one of the best songs I've ever heard produced out of the bahamas
there is really no words to describe it because the song just gives a feeling that is magical and authentic.
Easily a top 5 of all Time↓
Hey looking for a song played at a hotel night club on andros island in 1981
Oh Sam oh Sam
Haven't found a recording of it
Please could you help me, I am looking for the artist and song of Long island breeze↓
Long Island Breeze was done by Pat Rahming↓
who sing west end groove or west end move↓
For months now I've been trying to find a song that goes something like "Bus driver, don't kill me for a dollar". It was playing on a ferry when I was in Nassau. It has a similar vibe to the Pineapple Wine song. I can't find it anywhere, does anyone know it?↓
Just listened to that song at pool at Baha Mar, Shazam didn't work and can't find anything online either 😕↓
yes the artist is Qpid he had ranked up to be 1 of my top 5 favorites in the bahamas.
i think u can find the song on YouTube Bus Driver qpid↓
Hello, I went to school with Cay Gottlieb at Munro College in Jamaica … enquiries about his whereabouts after 40 years got me in contact with his brother, who, kindly, sent me "Double Dose" 2 – 3 years after his passing. Cay was a good friend and I now can see he developed into a memorable musician / composer … Rest well, my friend !"↓
Hello All!
i am looking for title and artist with the following partial song lyrics
"broad like a banana leaf, juicy like a pineapple"
Any help??↓
Looking for the title of this song the lyrics are "coming tonight if that dog don't bite just walk right in …" If anyone knows it please let me know it's driving me crazy.↓
Im looking for a song from probably back in the 80s i dont know the name of it all i remember is these line"tiny tiny winey winey the girl just a walk and a wine she has a bubbled up waistline jerky jerky jerky yhe girl just walk and wine↓
Anybody know who sing ..stay with me stay with me stay with me all night .. Never leave my side↓
I love the song "Tiny winey" but can't remember all the words and who sings it. Can you help?↓
Tiney Winey by Byron Lee I tunes soca 101↓
To Jim, the song that you are loking for is "Pongo le Pongo" by Cay Gottlieb. David Mackey at Mackeymedia, Freeport can help you further.↓
would love to get in touch with david mackey on how to get Cay gottlieb music if anyone know plese email me↓
He is on Facebook↓
Yes i had contact with cay step daughter and they dont have any copies or the original↓
Very nice compilation. I'm looking for the "Out on the Beach" by The Island Boys. Its an old song and the tone its sets is just relaxing and the quintessential beach song for me. Please let me know where I can get a copy of the song.↓
That is sung by "FAT CAT" he sings and play at the Marina Village at The Atlantis↓
Was looking at this and i want to know, where, if possible, can i find the lyrics for "Rake and Scrape Mama" by Lassie Doh? My situation is that i am writing an essay and i need to find the lyrics. I could attend to write it out by listening, but i have a hearing impairment …↓
Love to be here, salute to you all! Please can someone help me with the single "Letter from Miami" Pricsilla Rollins? I tried Youtube but no luck! If somebody has it please let me know. I will be grateful.↓
Do you know the name of this song i been triny to finf it for years here are some of the words….. Bongo de bongo my bahamain porkchop i call her crab fat she like that↓
Loved your choices my only question is where can I find Bain town women online is there anywhere↓
Good choices!↓


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December 05, 2013
City News Service
INGLEWOOD (CNS) - A man shot multiple times in Inglewood Saturday was publicly identified today by the coroner's office.
The man was identified as Kevin L. Kilgore, 31, of Hawthorne, said Assistant Coroner Chief Ed Winter.
Kilgore was found at 2 a.m. Saturday in the 400 block of South Fir Avenue. He has been brought there from another location, said Inglewood police Sgt. Francisco Ruiz said.
He was pronounced dead at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center at 4 a.m. Saturday.
Ruiz said at first police believes the shooting was related to an earlier shots-fired call from the rear of the Market Street Bar and Grill, in the 300 block of South Market Avenue in Inglewood.
Witnesses from that shooting described a red pickup truck as possibly involved, Ruiz said.
Police found the truck and followed it, Ruiz said. As they did, a handgun was thrown from the passenger window, he said.
Another gun was recovered from inside the truck after it was stopped and searched, Ruiz said.
Although both occupants were taken into custody, they were held on charges that were not related to Kilgore's death. No suspects are in custody on the Kilgore homicide, a watch commander said.


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N° 18–2010: Call for Media: Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer arrives at launch site
11 August 2010
European media are invited to Florida on 26 August to view the next experiment to fly to the Space Station. One of the most exciting scientific instruments ever built, the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer will arrive that day at the Kennedy Space Center.
The quest for discovering the composition of the Universe is about to take a step further on the International Space Station (ISS).
The Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) is a state-of-the-art particle physics detector designed to operate as an external module on the International Space Station. It will be delivered to the ISS by NASA's Space Shuttle in February 2011 and will be the largest scientific instrument to be installed on the Station.
During the unloading of AMS, following arrival at the Space Shuttle Landing Facility, media will have the opportunity to have a look at the hardware and talk to AMS scientists and managers.
Simonetta Di Pippo, ESA Director of Human Spaceflight, and Prof. Sam Ting, the experiment's leader from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will be available for interviews.
Understanding our Universe
AMS will help us to understand the origin and structure of the Universe by searching for signs of antimatter and dark matter.
As a byproduct, AMS will also gather a host of information on stars and galaxies millions of light years from our home Galaxy.
AMS was built mostly by institutes in Italy, France, Germany, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland, together with the participation of China, Russia, Taiwan and US. In all, the experiment's team consists of 56 institutes from 16 countries.
ISS extended operations
"Europe contributed to the design and development of AMS to a large extent and the mission will be even more special to Europeans as a ESA astronaut, Roberto Vittori, will be flying on an opportunity provided by the Italian space agency, ASI," says Simonetta Di Pippo.
"We are going through exciting times and we move from one accomplishment to the other - the best way to pave the way to ISS extended operations through 2020 and beyond."
Media applying for credentials at Kennedy may submit requests via the Web at: https://media.ksc.nasa.gov/
The deadline for all media to apply is 19 August 2010.
For further information, contact:
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Arrival of Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer
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After messing about with various database objects with unusual usernames, I discovered a little quirk in Oracle XE.
Obviously, you can create usernames containing quotation marks simply by quoting them on creation :
CREATE USER "MR SPOCK" IDENTIFIED BY x; CREATE USER "MILES O'BRIEN" IDENTIFIED BY x;
And you can drop them in the same way, can't you ?
DROP USER "MR SPOCK"; User dropped
Logical 😉
SQL> drop user "MILES O'BRIEN"; drop user "MILES O'BRIEN" * ERROR at line 1: ORA-00604: error occurred at recursive SQL level 1 ORA-00933: SQL command not properly ended ORA-06512: at line 7
Sneak attack by the Klingons ? Sabotage by the Romulans ? Orion Syndicate after revenge ?
If at this point you're wondering what on earth I'm babbling about, I can only apologize and say in my defence that Star Trek references are mandatory for geeks of a certain age.
Looking at the errors – particularly ORA-06512, it would appear that some PL/SQL code is running somewhere on a drop user event. Let's have a look and see if we can find any likely suspects :
SELECT owner, trigger_name, trigger_type FROM dba_triggers WHERE base_object_type LIKE 'DATABASE%' /
This query provides a list of all of the database level DDL triggers.
Note – in the base_object_type column, the value DATABASE is suffixed by a number of space characters for some reason, which is why we need to use LIKE here.
From the results of this query, we can see that MDSYS has a couple of interestingly named triggers – SDO_DROP_USER and SDO_DROP_USER_BEFORE.
MDSYS is the owner of the objects required if your using Oracle Spatial. If you've been a good little DBA and performed your post-installation tasks, you'll probably have locked this account…unless you happen to be using Oracle Spatial.
The point is, that locking the user doesn't stop their Database Level triggers from firing and it's these that are causing our problem.
Incidentally, looking at the code for these triggers, it seems that I wasn't the only one who didn't appreciate the full implications of SQL Injection.
create or replace trigger sdo_drop_user after drop on DATABASE declare stmt varchar2(200); BEGIN if dictionary_obj_type = 'USER' THEN stmt := 'DELETE FROM SDO_GEOM_METADATA_TABLE ' || ' WHERE ''"''||SDO_OWNER||''"'' = ''"' || dictionary_obj_name || '"'' '; EXECUTE IMMEDIATE stmt; ... end if; end;
If you've got a "proper" version of Oracle and your security patches are up to date, this should have been fixed long ago. For those of us mucking around with Oracle XE, it's probably worth thinking about fixing these particular problems.
First things first, let's speed poor old Mr O'Brien on his way :
SQL> ALTER TRIGGER mdsys.sdo_drop_user disable; Trigger altered. SQL> ALTER TRIGGER mdsys.sdo_drop_user_before disable; Trigger altered. SQL> DROP USER "MILES O'BRIEN"; User dropped. SQL>
Note that we have to disable both of these triggers.
As I'm not using Spatial, I'm going to go ahead and disable the other MDSYS trigger, SDO_TOPO_DROP_FTBL as well, not least because ( in it's unpatched, Oracle XE incarnation) it has known vulnerabilities to SQL Injection. Just type the name into a search engine and you'll see what I mean.
Hmmm, hope Starfleet Personnel aren't running XE as I get the feeling they'd probably have a use for something called Spatial !


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That struts and frets his hour upon the stage
And then is heard no more: it is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.
-- Macbeth, Act V, Scene 5
We have only a few shopping days until the trading deadline, and the Internet will be cracking with rumors, speculations, and Eklundized fantasies about who is going where for what. GM's will be working the phones and faxes to get to that handshake that supplies them with another asset for a playoff run or draft picks/prospects for the future.
Today, I'll be the idiot telling the tale of trading dealine past...last year, in fact. So, kids, let's step back a year and look at some of the more noteworthy deals in the last week of the trading window leading up to deadline day to get some perspective on whether all this excitement is justified…
February 23, 2007…
February 24th…
Pretty much a classic case of swapping futures for a veteran boost now. Zhitnik, who had a solid resume in his stints in Buffalo and Long Island, struggled with a weak Flyers team when the Islanders traded him there earlier in the year (31 games, 3-10-13, -16). The Thrashers, though, were 31-22-10 and were fighting with
February 25th…
This is the definition of "rental." You might even categorize it as "desperate rental," mortgaging the future on a roll of the dice with a veteran who might have been closing in on 500 career goals (he had 466 at the time of the trade), but who hadn't put up much in the way of quality numbers post-lockout (102 games, 35-44-77, -12). Tkachuk actually put up some decent numbers in 18 games with the Thrashers to finish the year 7-8-15, +8. But really…was it worth it? He was 1-2-3, +2 in the playoff sweep at the hands of the Rangers, then re-signed with
This is one of those "tweaking" kind of moves…San Jose was 38-23-1 at the time of the trade and wanted to reinforce its blue line to prepare for the playoffs. Can't say it hurt the Sharks, as they finished the regular season 13-2-4. Rivet was solid, if not spectacular (1-7-8, +8 in 17 games).
February 26th…
New York Islanders acquire Richard Zednik from
Another of the "rental" variety – it wouldn't be the Islanders' last. This one did not go well for
Another rental…and a somewhat risky one at that. Sopel had missed 13 games earlier in the year with a broken ankle, part of a history of leg problems.
Last year,
This was all prelude to a rather hectic deadline day in which no fewer than 25 separate deals were made. We'll look at those separately in an entry to follow…
In the meantime, look at the deals above and think about the days ahead, and ask yourself if there is a deal in the making that will spark a long playoff run?...or merely a lot of sound and fury signifying nothing?


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As historic fiction, Jodhaa Akbar excels
Given my understanding of the Empire, I knew to treat the film Jodhaa Akbar purely as historic fiction. I suggest every movie-goer do the same, for the film distorts history. But I can overlook that since the film makers and stars have acknowledged this. (Given that this history is relatively recent (400 years is not near an eternity in historic terms), from an Ashutosh Gowariker project, I really expected a lot more in terms of a more accurate reflection of the history of the Mughal dynasty.)
Yet, because I am truly fascinated by the Mughal Empire (have been for as long as I can recall) and its contributions to the South Asian society and culture, I was obviously excited to see the results of Mr. Gowariker's latest project. The Mughal Empire made immense contributions to our culture. They were founders of one of our languages (Urdu -- a fusion of Hindi, Arabic, and Persian). They gave us elegant but modest dress (salwar kameez). They gave us phenomenal foods (butter chicken with naan, anyone?). They gave us music and arts galore, and some fantastic poetry. And did I mention they had a taste for better-than-world-class architecture?!
Add to that that the emperor Mr. Gowariker picked as the subject of his film was Jalaluddin Akbar (Akbar means 'great' in Arabic/Urdu), who is widely regarded as the most successful of the Mughal emperors because of his willingness to tolerate and accept others. Also important is that it was during Akbar's time that the arts in South Asia truly flourished because of this refreshing viewpoint he brought with him, of the fusion of cultures and religions. No surprise then, was that as the arts and commerce in Akbar-ruled Hindustan flourished, so did the average civilian's love of his/her fellow country men and women. Akbar, inherently a founder of liberal arts institutions, might well have been the leader of Phi Beta Kappa equivalents of his time.
Anyway, enough of history. On to the movie. From a movie-lovers standpoint, was my excitement (expressed in this earlier post) warranted or what!
Make no mistake. As a piece of historic fiction, Jodhaa Akbar is a fantastic film. Starring Hrithik Roshan as Akbar, Aishwarya Rai as Jodhaa, Sonu Sood as Rajkumar Sujamal, Kulbushan Karbanda as Raja Bharmal, Ila Arun as Maham Anga, Suhasini Mulay as Rani Padmawati, and Punam Sinha as Mallika Hamida Banu. And with music by the maestro A.R. Rehman (read my music review from an earlier post).
Some notes on the portions I enjoyed the most:
1. The relationship between Jodhaa and her cousin Rajkumar Sujamal. The latter is torn between his love for his 'sister', and his lust for power. On several occasions in the film, he is shown thinking of her during a discussion of prospective attacks on Akbar's men, and would resist, weighing the options. This is very well developed, and the climax to this relationship is fitting.
2. There are several action sequences in the film that are engaging. The taming of the elephant scene, which is where Raja Bharmal is first introduced to Jalaluddin, is quite remarkable. Instead of laughing it off, as I know some people have done, I choose to praise it, for it is extremely well put together and a bold attempt in Bollywood terms.
3. Speaking of sequences, there are a few non-battle scenes pertaining to the one-on-one combat. With Jodhaa and Sujamal, then a friend, and then Akbar; and Akbar with his brother-in-law. And how about that portion when Jodhaa ogling Akbar's physique as he practices his sword-weaving skills. While I think there was one too many with Jodhaa, this is merely a nuance that certainly doesn't take much away at all from the film, so I shan't be too picky about it. Each of these sequences was very well shot. A couple of us were discussing how far Indian film-making has come from the Ramayan and Tipu Sultan days on Doordarshan TV in the 1980s, which we the 80s kids grew up admiring. The combat sequences in Jodhaa Akbar are absolutely fantastic and engaging.
4. The portrayal of religions is very well done too. No matter whether you are Muslim or Hindu, you will feel proud of the way your religion is projected. That there existed a religious strife in those days comes as no surprise (little has changed in that regard, unfortunately). I have had people in political science and international relations classrooms be astonished that the Mughals were able to sustain any form of rule over Hindustan for over 400 years, given that they represented a minority demographic. Back to the point, though. The initially tumultuous relationship between Akbar and Jodhaa is very well portrayed -- the bit where Jodhaa's wish for a temple inside the Mughal fort is shown as a pre-requisite to the wedding is perfectly done. The bit where Akbar tells Jodhaa that Islam gives an equal right to women, as it does to men, to nullify a wedding. These are tangible issues that are seldom discussed in contemporary society, and it is refreshing to see them be brought to light. Both the Muslim and Hindu perspectives, as the plot demands.
5. The internal struggle Akbar faces, for having married a Hindu woman, is well showcased too. From his conservative to liberal advisers on religion, to his growing love for Jodhaa and his unwillingness to tolerate any defamatory statements against Jodhaa. Nicely done.
6. Another bit that was nicely done was Akbar's going into the market to hear first-hand what the aam janta, i.e. the common man, thought of the Empire. While the businesspeople in the market put in a performance that Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton would proudly use in their speeches that I have grown bored of (what with all the criticisms of the poor always paying the biggest price, the highest taxes), the most touching part was when Akbar asks his adviser if he knew of the tax imposed on the pilgrims. To the adviser's affirmative response, Akbar's saying 'Why doesn't anyone tell me this?!' is fitting of a great 'Emperor'. In the more conventional movies, we would have seen Akbar meeting Jodhaa in the bazaar, and not question what a queen was doing there!
7. I liked how several Lagaan alumni (yes, Lagaan is an institution in my eyes!) showed up. As I watched the film, I would call out their character names! So of course, Raja Puran Singh (Jodhaa's father), then Ghuran (a member of the army), Ismail and Baagha (in the song Khwaaja mere Khwaaja) made an appearance. Exciting!
8. The scene with Maham Anga storming into the shaahi bawarchi khaana, i.e. the royal kitchen, to warn Jodhaa to not take over the components of the fort, was very well done. I loved the bit where Jodhaa says, in essence, that ruling the kitchen is the right of every wife. Beautiful!
9. The scene that followed, with the foods and the thaalis, reminded me of the Tanjore restaurant at the Taj Mahal Hotel in Bombay. I felt I was in the Mughal dining hall, inhaling the aroma of the wonderful foods, and enjoying the way they were laid out in the thaalis. Speaking of the Tanjore though, if you ever visit Bombay, you must visit (if it is still called that). A treat for the senses unlike any other, with excellent food and live classical music and dance.
10. A big reason for why Jodhaa Akbar works is the quality of the acting. Both Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai are fantastic. Certainly setting a benchmark for 2008. I would not at all be surprised if their names came up next year for the acting awards, for they would have thoroughly deserved it. Hrithik Roshan is perfect for the role. And Aishwarya Rai's chaal (her mannerisms) suit her character like hand in glove. Their on-screen chemistry is great. Abhishek Bachchan, eat your heart out!
11. Another significant complement to the film is its music. I had said in my review that I was waiting to see how A.R. Rehman's work fit in the film. I am convinced that it is Rehman's trademark that his soundtracks sound better after watching the films he composes for than before watching them. The soundtrack fits in very well indeed. Khwaaja mere Khwaaja is a beautiful devotional song, and the bit where Akbar starts to jhoom (trance) along to the qawwali toward the end is fantastic. Mann Mohana, another beautiful devotional song, is perfectly placed. Azeem-ush-Shaan Shahenshah is extremely well choreographed, and the carnival atmosphere portrayed is a heck of a treat. The lyrics to the song are in synch with history, what with sentences like Tehzeebon ka tu sangam hai (you are the confluence of cultures), which was obviously true.
Overall, I think Jodhaa Akbar is an excellent film. Four stars and then some for a bold attempt at a bold plot, excellent performances, a fantastic background score, and visual and linguistic grandeur that befits the Mughal Empire. By far the finest film to release in 2008. The costumes and adornments are brilliant, and the artwork and sets provide a visual treat that connoisseurs of cinema (not merely Hindi cinema) should be proud of.
Movie rating: 4.25/5 (Excellent!)
My classification: PG-13 (for violence, but if the battle scenes are forwarded, it is mostly clean and definitely worth a watch by the entire family)
Music rating: 3.5/5 (Very good)
Official website: http://www.jodhaakbar.com (picture source)
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Well written! I agree with your comments. Jodha Akbar is an awesome movie.
- Wednesday, April 09, 2008
What a spectacular show of movement, colours and cultural expression. I enjoyed the this article so very much.
- Thursday, May 15, 2008
- theBollywoodFan said...
Thank you Jean-Michel. The film is indeed a feast for the senses. Do check it out!
- Thursday, May 15, 2008
One of the best movies I have seen. Hritik's acting is so natural and subtle. His portrayal is very believable from his curiosity about Jodhaa, his role as a king, his anger, sorrow, regret, amusement, faith, fights, his accent and diction, and love for Jodhaa. Can't think of anyone who could have done it better.
The story, script and execution is impeccable. The music by Rehman is delightful, appropriate to the vintage of the setting and addicting. Editing could have been a bit tighter, but is noicible only if you see it 100 times as I have.
Definitely deserves Best Actor and Best Movie awards at the very least!
- Saturday, November 22, 2008
- theBollywoodFan said...
Hi Anonymous: I agree with you on almost everything. Jodhaa Akbar is the movie of the year so far, and I think Hrithik was perfectly cast. The only thing is, the slightly uneven editing was pretty evident at the outset, but I hate to hold it against the film, because everything else is just fantastic.
Let's not forget the brain behind this -- Ashu Gowariker!!!
Cheers! And thanks for stopping by. Do visit again.
- Sunday, November 23, 2008
- dunkdaft said...
Watching this right now, and thought what are ur thoughts on this .and i landed here. Gr8 analysis. I absolutely love 'trance' of Akbar. My eyes filled up...gorgeous devotional moment.
- Saturday, March 14, 2009
- theBollywoodFan said...
Thanks, Darshit. It's a fantastic film, I disagree with a lot of people in their assessment of this film in particular. And Khwaja Mere Khwaja was just stunning!
- Sunday, March 15, 2009


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Fisher's z-distribution is the statistical distribution of half the logarithm of an F distribution variate:
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It is a formula that can be used to transform the values of r(corelation coefficient) to make them to align more closely to the normal distribution.
It was first described by Ronald Fisher in a paper delivered at the International Mathematical Congress of 1924 in Toronto, entitled "On a distribution yielding the error functions of several well-known statistics" (Proceedings of the International Congress of Mathematics, Toronto, 2: 805-813 (1924). Nowadays one usually uses the F distribution instead.
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