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Stuffed animals have always captivated kids' attention but a collection by Cate & Levi really stood out with their fluorescent colors. It turns out the 16-22" creatures are made from American Apparel's neon colored sweatshirt scraps and stuffed with 100% polyester made from recycled plastic bottles. When not sourcing scraps, the resourceful company is busy reclaiming wool items. Old sweaters are cut and sewn to become the outer surface for another collection of plush animals, which are equally as soft and fun. If your young one finds puppets more captivating, Cate & Levi also offer a fun array of both hand and finger puppets made from found woollen items that are carefully washed and cared for before being given a new, perhaps more animated life. While the sweaters may have traveled afar before landing at the company's doorstep, each creature is designed and manufactured locally in Canada.
With gifts to give and birthdays to celebrate, the question of an appropriate green greeting card always arises. San Franscisco-based Cardtorial's cards are hand-cut and made by founder Yvonne Leung. The wooden greeting cards are made from eco-friendly, certified American Alder and contain a variety of messages to commemorate all occasions. A personal message may easily be added to the back using a fine-tip marker, and the 100% recycled brown kraft envelopes that accompany each card offer an easy solution for protecting them in the mail.
Sustainably designed wares were more prevalent at this year's NYIGF, as an increasing number of booths demonstrated a commitment to using more eco-friendly materials to create kids products. We look forward to seeing what the next edition brings!
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the painful days in the deep South — the overt schemes to deny the right to
vote," Jackson said on Tuesday, the last day to register to vote in Ohio.
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Jackson's comments came on the same day Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court the Six Circuit Court of Appeals' decision to allow early in-person voting on the three days before Election Day.
The three days had previously only applied to military personnel and their families.
Republicans like Husted have cited cost as the reason to not allow in-person voting on the three days before the election. But in an Aug. 19 email to The Columbus Dispatch, Franklin County Republican Party chairman Doug Preisse said "I guess I really actually feel we shouldn't contort the voting process to accommodate the urban — read African-American — voter-turnout machine."
Pennsylvania, meanwhile, tried to require voters take a photo ID with them into the polls. A state judge blocked the law from going into effect for the 2012 election.
Jackson said restrictions as to who can vote when and where undermine the purpose of democracy.
"Open access, free, transparent voting makes democracy real," he said.
Flanked by a tapestry portraying President Barack Obama, Jackson touted the president's accomplishments in his first term and urged those assembled to give him a second.
Jackson was in Toledo Oct. 5 pushing early voting. He said he was in Cincinnati because "Ohio matters" and he saw it as a way to penetrate Appalachia because "poverty is not just a black problem."
The Ohio Democratic Party has filed a lawsuit against Gov. John Kasich — who they claim is improperly using his office to campaign for presumptive GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney — to get the governor to release his schedule of public events.
The ODP's lawsuit, filed Tuesday in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, contends that Kasich's office either ignored or only partially fulfilled the request.
"It's unfortunate that this Governor is so opposed to transparency and public disclosure that we have to ask the Court to force him to follow the law," ODP Chairman Chris Redfern said in a statement.
"Serious questions remain regarding whether the Governor has improperly used his office for the benefit of Mitt Romney, and it's deeply disappointing Kasich is so secretive he won't even tell the public what he's done or where he's gone."
Kasich press secretary Rob Nichols said the administration doesn't comment on litigation, but dismissed the Ohio Democratic Party's allegations.
"We release public records in accordance with the law, and in fact have already publicly released the governor's schedule six times, including a schedule request to the ODP," Nichols said.
"This is predictable election year politics from the same people who were just rebuked for using public records demands to interfere with the Auditor of State's investigation into possible data manipulation in some school districts."
Ohio Democratic Party spokesman Jerid Kurtz said Kasich's office did respond to one of the seven requests for the schedule, but some of the information in the records was redacted — including an entire week that was blacked out with no explanation.
"Ohio law is very clear, and it states you have to give a specific excuse when you redact something," Kurtz said.
According to the lawsuit and court documents, the ODP requested on July 2 Kasich's public schedule from that date through Aug. 27.
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"The governor and his office receive threats on any given day and the release of his whereabouts increases security issues surrounding the governor's safety," Cook wrote.
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ELKIN - With the fall seasons in the book, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association released the first Wells Fargo Cup standings for the Mountain Valley Conference for 2012-13.
After capturing conference crowns in boys soccer and girls cross country, as well as a second-place finish in girls golf, Ashe County sits atop the standings after the fall with 42.5 team points.
Wilkes Central (39.5 points) is second with a conference title in football and a second-place performance in girls tennis. Forbush sits in third place courtesy of second-place finishes in boys soccer and girls cross country with 38.5 points.
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A new International Fairtrade Towns website that will connect nearly 700 Fairtrade towns in 18 countries will be launched today (Tuesday 14 July 2009) by the Fairtrade Foundation with partners across Europe.
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Founder of Garstang the world's first Fairtrade Town, Fairtrade Towns Coordinator Bruce Crowther says: 'We hope the new website will help inspire, inform and unite Fairtrade Towns across Europe and provide Fairtrade Town activists with a space to share ideas, resources and advice online.'
The Fairtrade Towns movement has been rapidly growing since Garstang became the first Fairtrade Town in the UK in 2001. International Fairtrade cities including Brussels, Copenhagen, Oslo, Rome, Stockholm and San Francisco are now part of a collective peoples' push, changing the way trade is done. Earlier, this year an International Towns Conference conference took place in Lyon bringing together representatives from more than 17 countries.
Blanca Sanchez, Fair Trade Towns Coordinator, from Spanish non-governmental organisation IDEAS Commercio Justo welcomes the new site. She says: 'This site will join thousands of people from different countries. Fairtrade Towns is an amazing international movement that is helping to create a fairer world with small gestures and thanks to the international Fairtrade Towns site, campaigners from all around the world will be able to share and learn from others' experiences.'
In the UK, there are currently 441 Fairtrade Towns. To become a Fairtrade Town (including villages, cities, islands, zones, boroughs and counties) five goals must be met, including getting local businesses, workplaces and community groups to use Fairtrade products, thereby supporting farmers in developing countries. More information about the five goals is available on the website.
In a recent survey by GlobeScan and commissioned by Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO), of which the Fairtrade Foundation is the UK member, around 14,500 people in 15 countries were asked about their shopping habits. Results revealed that almost three quarters of shoppers believe it is not enough for companies to do no harm, but that they should actively support community development in developing countries.
In 2008, worldwide sales of Fairtrade products grew by an impressive 22% in 2008 as consumers spent an estimated 2.9 billion Euros on Fairtrade products globally. Fairtrade sales grew by at least 50% in seven countries, including Australia and New Zealand (72%), Canada (67%), Finland (57%), Germany (50%), Norway (73%), and Sweden (75%). In the UK, sales of Fairtrade certified products increased by 43%.
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06. Christian Louboutin Pigale Patent Pump. A classic piece that every woman needs in their closet!
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08. Louis Vuitton Empriente Luminues. I finally decided on this color or the dark blue. Even though I'm sold on this brown, I keep telling myself that I have so many brown bags :/ This beauty is roomy and has the messenger option which I have been looking for. — I got this bag in the infini color.
09. Yves Saint Laurent ring. Another piece of accessory that I've been always watching online. I just recently seen this purple / blue color after I've been keeping tabs on the pink / coral color.
10. Louis Vuitton / Prada / Chanel flats. I just want to get a pair. Like I previously stated, I need to catch up on my shoe/heel collection. I saw these black Prada bow flats on I'm Style-ish and they looked so cute on her. Good thing that I have friends who work at my favorite stores. They are able to tell me whether they get them back in stock. Which my local Prada is sold out of. Boo. — I got the fold-up Burberry flats and Chanel sandals. I also bought a pair of Louis Vuitton Monogram flats.
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Tarina Tarantino Skull stud earrings (from my cousin)
Metropark white/grey stripe scarf.
Michael Kors ceramic watch.
Oliver Peoples "Donyale" sunglasses
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Louis Vuitton Vernis PM Alma
Jordan Retro 11 "Space Jams"
True Religion "Johnny" (straight legs no flap-pocket)
Spring 2011 Louis Vuitton Vernis!
It's almost that time of year when LV introduces new color-ways for the Vernis collection. First, and my most favorite of the collection, the Terre D'ombre, Bleu Infinite which Rose says it's going to give the Amarante a run for it's "almost black" money and lastly, Blanc Corail which, according to iLVOELV looks like a soft rose. When I look at this picture, I see a ivory white. Of course you have to see it in person to really know what the color is.
As for me, I think I'll be holding off with these new colors. I love the Vernis and I got the Rouge Fauviste (only because it's almost purple) to hold me over on Vernis for now. The color I do want to see is a lavender
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Jan 27, 20132Found this film dull and pretentious. Tries to be way to clever. Also kept laughing when I shouldn't. Richard Parker! We are dyiiiiing, boooo hooo Richard Parker, please don't eat me!' Oh just eat him will you. Let me see him being torn limb from limb in 3D, pleeeeease
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Mar 1, 20132I passed on the movie for several week but relented when I saw it was popular at the Academy Awards. I should have gone with my initial instincts. The movie is mindless and a lot of glitter. Just about everything that is seen is computer generated and the story is a poor fabrication of gibberish. If it wasn't for the popcorn, the afternoon would have been a total waste of time.
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Apr 9, 20130Boring, stupid, more boring. I can't believe this movie was even made. Ang Lee needs to stop making films, he's a terrible director.
Apr 29, 20134Pretentious and forcefull attempt to make you belive in god.
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Nov 23, 20121Dumb. Pretentious. Not conducive to willing suspension of disbelief. No redeeming qualities. I can't comprehend why anyone would think Ang Lee is a genius. Every one of his movies is boring. This one also put me to sleep.
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Jan 18, 20130The "Indian" accents are ridiculous. They make Apu of the Simpsons sound natural. The name of the leading character "Pi" is stupid. A Patel living in Pondicherry? Please.
The underlying themes of religion and spirituality made me want to throw things at the screen; but I just threw myself out of the movie. Awful. Worse than Avatar.
100To produce a coherent film from Martel's tricky novel would be achievement enough, but Ang Lee has extracted something beautiful, wise and, at times, miraculous.
90Life of Pi, at its best, celebrates the idiosyncratic wonders and dangers of raw, ravaging nature, and Lee wrings more than enough meaning from the excitement of that spectacle; we need nothing higher. [26 Nov.2012, p.86]
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to get totally scammed or taken advantage of Holy shit, it's ten bucks to get into the new Tomb Raider movie? What a total assrape.
Your boss jypped you overtime? Holy assrape. |
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A traditional hazing ritual on new posters in the lounge forum at bluelight.ru. New posters with "leap before looking" attitudes, generally break unwritten and written rules of the forum, thus attracting massive negative attention. The public ridicule only becomes greater in strength if the new poster attempts to defend themselves, even more so if done emotionally. Any and every display of weakness or opportunity is viciously exploited in order to crush whatever spirit the poor victim may have.
The purpose to such outright attacks is two fold. It not only weeds out those who would not be able to withstand the often crude, rude and offensive nature of the forum, but it also hardens others into a state of shamlessness thus enhancing their contribution potential to the forum and future Assrapings. example of assrape:
420nEwGUy69: y0! i'VE bEeN uP fOr eIGhT daZE NoW. sTr8 uP! bler: you look like the type of person to do something as retarded as that bler2: you know, if you didn't spank so regularly, perhaps you wouldn't keep bumping that capslock keys while typing. bler3: fuck off back to your cave, troll! no one likes you. not even you mother likes you. bler: yeah she told me between pounds in the ass and mouth. |
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In games such as Counter-Strike,To totally overwhelm the competition to the degree that they know they've been used like 2 bit whores and dumped by the roadside like yesterdays trash. I sure assraped those terrorist bastards back to the stone age!


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In our latest report — Understanding The Changing Needs Of Online Consumers In Latin America — we found that this love affair with social via the PC also extends to the mobile phone. For example, 54% of online metropolitan Mexicans and 38% of online metropolitan Brazilians regularly connect with others via social networks like Facebook and orkut on the mobile phone. In fact, this need to connect and engage with others anytime, anywhere is a daily activity for 41% of online metropolitan Mexicans and 11% of online metropolitan Brazilians.
These findings are just the tip of the iceberg regarding our understanding of the role mobile plays in Latin Americans' daily lives. The demands for entertainment and the growing trend of social networking anytime and anywhere are contributing to a fast-growing base of mobile phone and mobile Internet users in Brazil and Mexico. Companies like Coca-Cola already realize the power that social and mobile have for their brand in Latin America. Recently, Coca-Cola launched a partnership with Quepasa Games to launch "Happiness," which integrates Coca-Cola's brand message within the successful Wonderful City Rio gaming experience that is accessible via popular social networking sites.
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Dissolve the distractions of ego to find our authentic selves in God.
In his best-selling book Falling Upward, Richard Rohr talked about ego (or the False Self) and how it gets in the way of spiritual maturity. But if there's a False Self, is there also a True Self? What is it? How is it found? Why does it matter? And what does it have to do with the spiritual journey? This book likens True Self to a diamond, buried deep within us, formed under the intense pressure of our lives, that must be searched for, uncovered, separated from all the debris of ego that surrounds it. In a sense True Self must, like Jesus, be resurrected, and that process is not resuscitation but transformation.
Immortal Diamond (whose title is taken from a line in a Gerard Manley Hopkins poem) explores the deepest questions of identity, spirituality, and meaning in Richard Rohr's inimitable style.
©2013 Richard Rohr (P)2012 Audible, Inc.
"A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one." - Jojen Reed. #ADanceWithDragons
For most people, the book is going to fall on one of two ends of the spectrum for people.... Either you are going to find the book truly uplifting, life changing and/or affirming or you are going to be unable to appreciate the book in any way, shape or form. A small subsection of people are probably going to be like me.... on the fence on this book.
Firstly know that this book is first and foremost completely and utterly of a SPIRITUAL/RELIGIOUS nature. I did not know this when I originally got the title and I can assure you probably wouldn't have gotten it if I had known. I seldom, if ever, venture into this particular type of books for a number of reasons. If you are into these types of books and specifically you are a Christian, this book will be absolutely perfect. The author, Richard Rohr, was able to draw on biblical verses as well own life experiences to bring across his point regarding finding one's 'True Self'. He goes into defining what he means by this and also what he means of 'False Self', as well. The entire book speaks highly of 'transformation' and speaks a lot of the 'soul', 'love' and 'God'.
The book has a number of 'gems'; moments that made me really sit back and think. That being said there is a lot of 'God talk' which might just be where the book will lose a lot of people. And the God talk does increase as you proceed into the book, especially when you get to the Appendixes at the end of the book (you have at least 5 or 6 Appendix I believe). For those who are atheist, anti-Christianity or anti-religion in any way they will find this book completely annoying, uninspiring and the very narrator will seem irksome to them. Veer far from this title if you are in any of the previously mentioned categories, simply save your credit and your time.
The book was pretty short and to me flew by quickly (I literally spent just one day to listen the entire thing). I found some useful things in the book, some interesting sections that had me think a bit more. There were also sections that I found completely irrelevant and essentially common sense. I wasn't bowled over by the book, I did enjoy the narrator though, and he did a good job to keep me interested through the title.
This is simply one of those hit or miss books. It's very pigeonholed if you ask me. It was mostly miss for me, but the hits were good enough for me to not be too vicious while reviewing.
trying to see the world with my ears
"Mine deeply to get the diamond"
For someone like me who consumes too many detective novels as distraction, this was a palate cleanser, turning the eye inward to the essential goodness in us all. This is in the tradition of Brain MacLaren, Shane Claiborne, Ken Wilbur, even Thich Nhat Hahn. If you are dubious of Christian scripture, Rohr uses it as part of world wisdom tradition, not literalist text - all without being unorthodox for traditional Christians - quite a feat,
This is best read in the context of two other of Rohr's newer books, The Naked Now and especially Falling Upward (also available on Audible). The three books form a culmination of a spiritual master's teaching. Rohr has been speaking (and thinking) widely and in audio since at least the mid 70s. Situate this in the emerging church tradition, and even deep ecumenism.
Are the not-so-positive reviewers right or wrong? Rohr's wise saying applies: "It's not either-or but both also." Other reviewers make good points. If read carefully, however, this is not a feel-good new agey uplift. It comes from a particular tradition but speaks to many traditions, including Jungian. The richness of this diamond may not be apparent if it's your first glance at Rohr.
Rohr does use Christian scripture quite frequently in this book, and there are probably two solid reasons for this. Spiritual teachers such as Thich Nhat Hahn use their own traditions most frequently because that is the authentic way to proceed. Despite Rohr's criticism of the narrowness of much of contemporary Christianity and Catholicism, Rohr has not turned his back on the tradition that formed him –either the parts useful for the tasks of the "First part of life" or the more mystical veins that speak to the tasks of the second half. Rohr has amply demonstrated his roots in deep ecumenism in the body of his work. A second reason for the grounding in Christian scripture here may be that Rohr is often criticized by those in his own tradition –especially literalist Catholics – so perhaps he is trying to situate his teaching as orthodox to that audience also.
As for narration, it is better than average for nonfiction, but I am among those who love Rohr so much that I would prefer his reading, If you are considering another Rohr download. He is a teacher-preacher-synthesizer of ideas, and his recorded live talks are FANTASTIC – his reading however (and even someone else reading him), is probably enjoyed by those who already love him. Try one of his more recent live talks - several of which are available on Audible - and many more directly from his Center for Action and Contemplation.
"An honest look at what we are told to think!"
Oh wow! I love this book. If you are a "thinker" and like to look at traditional beliefs from a fresh perspective, this will enforce a lot of what you have thought in quiet times of reflection. As per his usual style, Richard Rohr says things may not please the instituitional relegious bodies of our century as he steps back to question what we are told to think.
He points out things like in certain centuries the focus was on different kinds of sins, such as the sin of usuary (loaning money at unethical interest rates), and how church - ianity forces group think and puts more importance on membership than on spiritual growth. He even quotes one religous authority who, when questioned about certain things, said he didn't have time to think about that, he was busy running a church! Clearly some ideas some people will want to squeltch before they catch on!
Some of his ideas in this book are down right revolutionary if people listen closley and take the time to really contemplate what he is really saying. It's not a casual "feel good" kind of read, but something to pay attention to that can really change your world-view.
I was surprised to see the negative reviews, and think much of those come from people who listen to Richard's books being used to his voice and his presenation style, and find hearing these ideas delivered by an emotionless professional narrator not to have the same impact. I felt the same way as first being disappointed that I didn't hear that familiar voice, but you'll get passed that if you really listen to what is being said.
Another great book by Richard Rohr. Thank God there are people like him who are not afraid to speak out and state what some may think are radical ideas. He not only points out that the emperor has no clothes, but backs it up by describing the various body parts that are in plain view if people would take the time to look closely enough.
"Spiritually challenging"
I have not yet read the print version although I have ordered it. I listened to this as my morning meditation while riding the bus to work and it gave me lots to think about and be challenged by. I think I would have preferred Richard Rohr's reading of it although I did eventually get used to Kevin Pierce's voice.
It's not a "story" but a challenge and spiritual awakening.
I think that, in his attempt to be really clear and flawless, Kevin sounded too stiff and robotic. However, it was not as disturbing the longer I listened to him.
Definitely not - too much to reflect on! There is a gem in almost every paragraph! Lots of "aha" moments.
Read it! I have ordered extra copies to give to friends and I plan to read it to my husband each night, as I have been doing with Falling Upward, another Richard Rohr book.
"The Story is Great but the Voice is a Robot"
I love Richard Rohr. He should have narrated this book himself. The voice used is lifeless.
"Was dissapointed."
I own at least 14 of this authors book... I even ordered 2 of the hard copies in advance.. I was so disappointed in the book however... Was expecting a spirtual book and I got a book written by a very intelligent knowledgeable person but Mr Rohr did not write from his heart or spirit on this one... or it wasn't God inspired I guess I would say...
Good read... prefer the Authors voice.. but I do on all books... I think the annointing goes with the author
"Deeply Disappointing"
I'm sorry to say that this is a book that thoughtful people would be well advised to discreetly pass over. If Rohr were not already a popular author, I doubt it would have been published. The style of the reader is entirely inappropriate for the contents of the book. My specific complaints with the whole selection are really too numerous to list.
"not worth the read."
This is not worth the listen. The performance was kind of shobby. The story was not entertaining.


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Sunday, 9 June 2013
PRIORITY ONE: The Music of TRON | Stemage
Thanks to my good friend Stemage of Metroid Metal fame, it was great fun to revisit one of my favourite movies, TRON! The album is a tribute to Wendy Carlos' original TRON soundtrack from 1982, and its wicked! Great big thanks go to Stemage for a great time on the grid, I would have kicked myself if I missed out...
Priority One is a Joypad release, available now one Loudr.
Tuesday, 9 April 2013
Yoann Turpin - Chip Ship
AHOY MATES! Set sail on the seven 16bit seas of simulation with Yoann Turpin's new pirate-piano-chiptune collection: Chip Ship!
Above is my cover, and below is a slice of Yoann's smooth jazzy adventure.
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Friday, 22 March 2013
ALTER EGO: Dreamwalker OST
ALTER EGO: Dreamwalker OST
A sequel! Coda has scored a super chipper new soundtrack for the second Alter Ego game from Retrosouls. Above is my artwork for the album. Also featured are Kulor, (composer of the first OST) and 'cool slippery' musicians, Madbrain, Blitz Lunar and DJ Bouche. Many thanks to all you guys, plus C-Jeff and Noise Channel for the great listening party. Congrats coda!
You can check out Dreamwalker on Ubiktune and leave nice messages for the guys :)
Sunday, 10 February 2013
A couple of abstract sketches
Damn! My laptop says these are from August... my focus is all over the place. But new commissions coming soon, and our new TV show!
Wednesday, 23 January 2013
2012 top 10 listens!
A top ten listen list! I spent a lot of time getting lost in music last year, it was great to find some smaller artists and get to know a few new friends who make amazing albums in their spare time. Very mega year! Here are my choice funks.....
Pajjama - Starch
Prog synth, chiptune, crunchy rock, talk shows, talk box, played over super slick funky compositions and evolving textures. Starch has everything! I keep going back to it and finding more... new Pajjamas to come soon I hear.
Makeup and Vanity Set - 88:88
Dreamwave. Arpeggio nostalgia soundtrack for an imagined existential sci-fi epic. Serious business.
C-jeff - Preschtale
Progressive metal chiptune! C-jeff has found an amazing balance of melodic prog metal passages and digital video game synth. Burning melodies and mighty chord drops, look out for the climax of part 6.
Bersarin Quartet - II
Neo-Classical/Ambient soundscapes. Ambient music has kept me going this last year, and this is the album that sums it all up. Carefully processed textures and sweeping strings.
Chimp Spanner - All Roads Lead Here
Prog metal drenched in synth. MELODY!
Various Artists - SOUNDSHOCK 2: FM FUNK TERRROR!!
FM Funk from UBIKTUNE, the title speaks for itself!
Coda - Tracer
Adventure synth prog, ohhhh yes, Coda's little tunes grow up into really great mature missions.
Mars Volta - Noctourniquet
Prog Rock. Loved these fresh new Volta ideas! Some genuinely surprising tones, I especially rocked out to 'Empty Vessels'.
Disasterpeace - Fez
Ambient Chiptune Soundtrack. Maybe because I lived in the game for a few weeks, devouring every detail. Fez is a world I could settle down in and the sound was PERFECTLY placed by Disasterpeace.
Monomer - Trials
Chiptune. Super solid adventure EP from Monomer. Simple sounds with big scale themes and wicked harmonies.
I'm pretty sure 2013 will be just as superb!
Wednesday, 2 January 2013
Preschtale Variations
New artwork for a brand new exciting release!
1 year after the release of C-Jeff's original album 'Preschtale', the Ubiktune artists and talented musical companions bring us, 'Preschtale Variations'. The cover is inspired by JunkBoy's amazing artwork for the original 'Preschtale'.
"Variations started as an experimental project, which lasted nearly a year of creation, passing through different twists and turns. But now, it is complete. It was a great pleasure to work with such an amazing group of musicians, who helped me to bring this dream to life. I thank you all!" — C-jeff
Many thanks to C-jeff, JunkBoy and all involved!
Sunday, 21 October 2012
Album art for Kulor's new release! A great little comp of his work from 2008 to now, retro chip hits! Find it here on Ubiktune.
Thanks to C-Jeff, Kulor and the Ubiktune gang.
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Evolution of the F1 Car: Mentions
After the jump is a number of blogs and motorsport news sites featuring F1 Evolution, click the links to see the features. Thanks for all the kind words and feedback!
I'm looking forward to taking it on board in the near future with a new version...
I'm looking forward to taking it on board in the near future with a new version...
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Sunday, 1 July 2012
Evolution of the F1 Car: Animated
All done :) here you can watch 60 years of F1 design condensed into a minute. Each car is the winning chassis from the respective seasons. The music is 'Together' by She.
Nip over to Vimeo to watch in HD...
Let me know what you think!
F1 Evolution
Saturday, 30 June 2012
Evolution of the F1 Car: Infographics
Woo finished! This map tracks the history of F1 cars across the circuit at Monza. Hopefully its clear enough... its my first infographic, let me know if you have any keen ideas to improve readability.
The cars are grouped into decades, around the track you can follow various innovations and driver aids, some which became banned. Top right is steering wheel development.
F1 Evolution,
Saturday, 23 June 2012
Evolution of the F1 Car: Monza
I didn't manage to get all the data I wanted into the animation for this project, so I've thrown it all into a handy infographic, that way it doesn't all go to waste... here's a quick render!
Its based around the famous Autodromo Nazionale Monza, home of the Italian GP.
F1 Evolution,
Sunday, 17 June 2012
Evolution of the F1 Car: Almost
Hey all. At this point it feels as though I've been doing this thing forever. But its getting close to being done.
I'm a big F1 fan, and last year I felt I wanted to see the rich history of 60 years worth of Formula 1 cars animate through time, since I couldn't find such a video, I decided to make one. It escalated pretty quick, and I got rather addicted to collecting F1 data for the project. After a couple of months I got stuck with the project and was too busy with full time work so I shelved it all in January. But recently I looked through it all and decided it was too much of a waste to throw away, so if all goes to plan, there will be an animation and some infographic style images to come.
Thanks for CHECKING ME OUT!
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Raspberry Pi in an N64 Case
Raspberry Pis are neat because they have so many applications and are open to creative expansion by any user with an idea. And they're only $35! The downside of that...
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The howies Chada Chinos are a cool, stretchy pair of trousers that are at home on the bike or around town. Having said that, they probably won't stand up to endless cycle trips.
My first thoughts when pulling these latte coloured chinos on was that I needed to update the age on my road.cc profile status as I had got a year older and these strides are maybe for someone a bit more youthful and spunky (or whatever the term is nowadays).


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Do you attach multiple style sheets to a web site or have one long one for the whole site?
At the moment, possibly because I am relatively new to CSS and have trouble sorting through a lot of code to find the part I want, I tend to write short bits of CSS that refer to parts or pages of the site and then link them in. ie one style sheet for the header, another for the navigation bar etc.
Is this the correct approach?I tend to use multiple CSS files, but not for the same purpose that you do. I have one CSS file that controls the site wide styles, such as basic header and paragraph styles as well as page backgrounds, and outer containers. Then I have another CSS file that is for content and is for the most part specific to individual pages or templates. In addition to those two, I have two more CSS files that specifically target IE6 and IE7.
One recommendation i can give you is to use 'flags' as recommended by Doug Bowman http://stopdesign.com/log/2005/05/03/css-tip-flags.html. The basic idea is to use comments that have a character that won't be used anywhere else in the CSS and he uses the =. Here's an example:/* =HEADER
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So when you search for =header it will take you right there.
Another option -- and one that I use -- is CSSEdit's groups. It adds some semantic comments to your CSS that allow CSSEdit to group all of your styles neatly in its sidebar.I use two stylesheets: a reset.css that stays the same for all sites and a stylesheet.css that is specific to each site. Keep in mind that every stylesheet that you use beyond the first is an unneccessary http request which slows down page loading.I agree with Mikes, the server hits really do add up. If sprite-ing images helps, which it does, keeping your number of stylesheets down will also help. I use 2 stylesheets. 1 for everything, 1 for IE6.This thread my be of interest as well.Like I said in the thread that Chris is linking, the only issue with large css files is speed. It all depends on who your target audience is. If they're running broadband, you could have 100 css files and it probably wouldn't matter. HTTP requests on a fast connection won't bog you down too much. If half of your audience runs on 56k, well even css files that are 8kb in size are said to be too large...so the less HTTP requests, the better.One thing I always do is separate my css by Defaults, Classes, and IDs. I then arrange everything alphabetically in their corresponding sections.
Then I use a hierarchy system like so:
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.item ul {
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I use huge fat comments above the sections of Classes and IDs like, /********************* CLASS *************************/
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RALEIGH — When the General Assembly convenes next week, it will do so without one of its most effective lawmakers.
State Sen. Bill Purcell is returning to his native Laurinburg as a private citizen.
In January 2011, after seven reelections and more than 14 years in the state legislature, Purcell announced his intention not to run for an eighth full term.
"I think it's time for a change," Purcell said while clearing out his Senate office this week. "I don't want to be the oldest in the Senate, which I would have been if I'd run again. I've enjoyed it; it's been a real challenging experience that I wouldn't trade for anything."
He will be 82 in February.
Commanding the respect of Democrats and Republicans alike, Purcell was one of two physicians in the N.C. Senate during its most recent session, and one of very few pediatricians serving in state legislature throughout the U.S. During his years in the Senate, his committee memberships included the Commerce, Education and Higher Education, and Health Care committees. As the District 25 senator, Purcell represented Scotland, Richmond, Anson, and Stanly counties.
In its biennial rankings of state legislators, the N.C. Center for Public Policy Research placed Purcell among the top 15 most effective Senate members from 2003 to 2009, placing him 28th in 2011 following the majority shift to the Republican Party.
"Sen. Purcell was a friend to all; he was able to work across the aisle to get legislation passed," said state Rep. Garland Pierce, who has represented Scotland County in the state House of Representatives since 2004. "He was well-respected by the House and the Senate, and on a personal note he's always been there for me. He'll go down as one of the greatest senators in the time in which we've served."
In July 1997, Purcell was appointed to the state Senate by Gov. James B. Hunt to fill the vacated seat of Sen. Richard Conder. He retired from his pediatric practice and resigned after 10 years as mayor of Laurinburg in order to accept the seat. A Laurinburg native and Democrat, he had also served for six years as a city council member.
"I was appointed on a Tuesday, on Tuesday night I resigned as mayor of Laurinburg, and Wednesday morning I was sworn into the Senate," Purcell said. "I've always had an interest in doing this, but politics is a lot about being in the right place at the right time. If Richard Conder was in here, there's no way I would have run against him."
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Purcell counts among his greatest achievements the laws dovetailing with his interests in medicine and the welfare of children, including a piece of legislature sponsored by him and termed Kaitlyn's Law. Signed into law in 2003, the law prohibits the administration of medication to children in childcare facilities without the express permission of a parent or legal guardian. It also allows felony charges for violations that cause injury to a child.
"I walked out of a very busy pediatric practice that I started back in the 1960s," said Purcell. "I think I've had the opportunity to influence health care and health-related issues in a much broader sense than I could in a pediatric practice. What we do in health care up here influences the lives of over 9 million people, and I just could not do that in a private practice."
Also a member of the N.C. Child Fatality Task Force, Purcell was involved in legislating usage of bicycle helmets and age restrictions on ATV operation. Last year, he was the co-sponsor of a bill placing the burden of paying for Medicaid and uninsured patients' hospital treatment on the state and federal government rather than on county governments.
In 2009, Purcell was the primary Senate sponsor of legislation banning smoking in North Carolina's restaurants and bars. The House companion bill was introduced by State Rep. Hugh Holliman, a lung cancer survivor. Efforts galvanized by a 2006 surgeon general's report on the dangers of secondhand smoke began with eradicating smoking in the N.C. Legislative Building and legislative offices and culminated in the statewide restaurant ban.
"When I walked onto the Senate floor for the first time there was an ashtray at my desk," Purcell said. "I looked around and there was an ashtray at every senator's desk."
Opposition to anti-smoking legislation and similar initiatives came as a surprise to Purcell, who initially presumed that scientific evidence could serve effectively as a means of persuasion.
"I was naive," he said. "As a physician, I thought if you had scientific evidence about things, that you could get things done, but it didn't turn out that way."
The bill ultimately passed after Purcell agreed to exclude country clubs from smoking prohibitions, a move which persuaded two opposing Democrats to support it and convinced Purcell of the power a single senator can wield.
"Nothing is done by an individual up here," said Purcell. "But we needed two votes to pass that smoking ban bill and two Democrats were going to vote against it… The incidence of emergency room admissions for acute heart attacks has dropped dramatically since that happened. A lot of people with asthma and things now can go to restaurants that couldn't before."
Less interested in reelection than in fulfilling the responsibility of his office, Purcell said he ignored interest groups' threats to his political career and, while not a proponent of tax increases, maintained the state's right to them.
"I'm not proposing tax increases; I'm just not willing to give that responsibility away in case it has to be done," he said. "If you do that, then you give away authority that people elected you to. I think you've got to pay attention to what people in your district want. But I think you've still got to stick to what you believe is right. You make some enemies that way, but you vote the way you think is right for the future of the state."
As he returned to Laurinburg last week for the last time as a senator, Purcell left a cadre of devoted staff members behind in Raleigh.
"He has been a delight to work with," said Becky Hedspeth, Purcell's legislative assistant of 10 years. "We have had a wonderful ride up here. He is very smart and he did such a fantastic job. I never would have left if he had run again and been re-elected; I would have stayed with him."
His favorite retirement gift was given to him by Tamara Lliso, a housekeeper in the legislative offices. A pen box inscribed with a verse from Proverbs, it reads: "The man of integrity walks securely."
"The nicest retirement gift that I've received, and I didn't expect to receive anything, was given to me by a lady here who works for housekeeping," said Purcell. "She's a Honduran native who got her citizenship this year and voted for the first time. I'll always cherish that."
Rockingham Mayor Gene McLaurin, elected in 2012 to fill Purcell's seat, will be sworn in at 2 p.m. on Friday at the Rockingham City Hall. Purcell voiced confidence in McLaurin, with whom he has worked in the past. However, he feels the abilities of McLaurin and other Democrats may be limited somewhat by the Republican majority as partisanship in Washington is reflected on the state level.
"I won't say that the Democrats didn't really control things, but I think we did it with more civility and we allowed people to speak," said Purcell. "As a matter of fact, we had some Republican co-chairs of committees, but I don't think we have any Democrat co-chairs right now. It's a change - you see less civility in Washington and you see it here."


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Sebastian Vettel's fans have had only one race win to celebrate this year ahead of the Monaco GP. (Getty Images) (Editor's note: Ed Foster is the associate editor of Motor Sport magazine. He is also an F1 pundit for CNN's World Sport show.) Five winners from the first five races? What's happened to Formula One? We're used to seeing a young German dominate, but he's only won one race this year. It has happened before, but it's very rare. In fact you have to go back to 1983, when five drivers from five different teams won the first five races. Alain Prost broke that streak at Spa in Belgium, with his second victory of the season, but almost 30 years later there is no guarantee that the 2012 trend will not continue this weekend in Monaco. So why is the racing so hit-and-miss at the moment? Firstly, yes, the tires have played a very large role. The car that can get the best out of the Pirelli rubber, at the right time, will be much faster than anything else on track whether it's a Red Bull or a McLaren. It's all about maximizing the tires' sweet spot and making sure that they last without their performance dropping away, very suddenly. Ask Kimi Raikkonen how that feels – he had first-hand experience in China when he lost 10 places in one lap on worn tires. If you're on the wrong rubber at the wrong time you may as well head to the pits and munch on ice cream, as the Finn famously did when a race was halted in 2009. The fact that tires are now more important is partly down to the huge loss of downforce resulting from the ban on exhaust-blown diffusers at the end of 2011. With less downforce at the back of the car (which means that it is pushed into the ground to create more grip), the rear tires slide around more and therefore get hotter, quicker. 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