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Protect your device from malware and hackers
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Regardless of your broader objectives, keeping your device healthy is a critical first step down the path toward better security. So, before you begin worrying too much about strong passwords, private communication and secure deletion, for example, you need to make sure that your computer is not vulnerable to hackers or plagued by malicious software, often called malware, such as viruses and spyware. Otherwise, it is impossible to guarantee the effectiveness of any other security precautions you might take. After all, there is no in point locking your door if the burglar is already downstairs, and it doesn't do you much good to search downstairs if you leave the door wide open.
Accordingly, this chapter explains how to maintain your software and use tools like Avast, Spybot and Comodo Firewall to protect your computer against the ever-present dangers of malware infection and hacker attacks. Although the tools recommended in this chapter are for Windows, which is the operating system most vulnerable to these threats, GNU/Linux and Apple OS X users are also at risk and should still adopt the tactics presented below.
What you can learn from this guide
- More about the nature of a few of the specific threats that malware poses to the privacy and integrity of your information, the stability of your computer and the reliability of other security tools
- How you can use a number of recommended tools to help protect yourself from these threats
- How to keep your computer secure by updating your software frequently
- Why you should use freeware tools, to avoid the dangers associated with expired licenses or pirated software, and popular FOSS tools, where possible, to enhance your security
Introduction to malware
Background scenario
Assani is a human rights activist in a Francophone African country. His two teenage children, Salima and Muhindo, have offered to help him with some routine computer work he has been asked to do. After seeing the state of his computer, they offer to teach him the basics of how to keep it healthy and functional. Assani also likes the idea of using Free and Open Source Software, but he's not sure whether that would be more or less secure, so he asks for their advice.
There are many different ways to classify viruses, and each comes with its own set of colourfully-named categories. Worms, macroviruses, trojans and backdoors are some of the more well-known examples. Many of these viruses spread over the Internet, using email, malicious webpages or other means to infect unprotected devices. Others spread through removable media, particularly devices like USB memory sticks and external hard drives that are frequently used to exchange data. Viruses can damage, destroy, or infect the information in your device, including data on external storage. They can also take control of your device and use it to attack others. Fortunately there are many anti-virus tools that you can use to protect yourself and those with whom you exchange digital information.
Anti-virus software
There is an excellent freeware anti-virus program for Windows called Avast, which is easy to use, regularly updated and well-respected by anti-virus experts. It requires that you register once every 14 months, but registration, updates and the program itself are all free-of-charge.
Hands-on: get started with avast! - anti-malware
There are various other well-known commercial anti-virus programs as alternatives to Avast. Clam Win is a FOSS alternative to Avast. Although it lacks certain features that are important for a primary anti-virus program, Clam Win has the advantage that it can be run from a USB memory stick in order to scan a device on which you are not allowed to install software.
Tips on using anti-virus software effectively
Do not run two anti-virus programs at the same time, as this might cause your computer to run extremely slowly or to crash. Uninstall one before installing another.
Make sure that your anti-virus program allows you to receive updates. Many commercial tools that come pre-installed on new computers must be registered (and paid for) at some point or they will stop receiving updates. All of the software recommended here supports free updating.
Ensure that your anti-virus software updates itself regularly. New viruses are written and distributed every day, and your computer will quickly become vulnerable if you do not keep up with new virus definitions. Avast will automatically look for updates when you are connected to the Internet.
Enable your anti-virus software's 'always on' virus-detection feature if it has one. Different tools have different names for it, but most of them offer a feature like this. It may be called 'Realtime Protection,' 'Resident Protection,' or something similar. Take a look the Avast Guide to learn more about how to scan your computer for virsuses and infections.
Scan all of the files on your computer regularly. You don't have to do this every day (especially if your anti-virus software has an 'always on' feature, as described above) but you should do it from time to time. How often may depend on the circumstances. Have you connected your computer to unknown networks recently? With whom have you been sharing USB memory sticks? Do you frequently receive strange attachments by email? Has someone else in your home or office recently had virus problems? For more information on how best to scan files, see the Avast Guide.
Preventing virus infection
Be extremely cautious when opening email attachments, any files received (e.g. over Instant Messaging like MSN, Skype, etc.) or downloaded from the Internet. It is best to avoid opening any files received from an unknown source. If you need to do so, you should first save the attachment to a folder on your computer, then open the appropriate application (such as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat) yourself. If you use the program's File menu to open the attachment manually, rather than double-clicking the file or allowing your email program to open it automatically, you are less likely to contract a virus.
Consider the possible risks before inserting removable media, such as CDs, DVDs and USB memory sticks, into your computer. You should first check that your anti-virus program has the latest updates and that its scanner is running. It is also a good idea to disable your operating system's AutoPlay feature, which can be used by viruses to infect your computer. Under Windows XP, this can be done by going inside My Computer, right-clicking on your CD or DVD drive, selecting Properties and clicking on the AutoPlay tab. For each content type, select the Take no action or Prompt me each time to choose an action options then click OK.
You can also help prevent some virus infections by switching to free and open source software, which is often more secure, and which virus writers are less likely to target.
Assani: I have a virus cleaner and I run it regularly, so I figure my computer is healthy, right?
Salima: Actually, just having anti-virus software isn't enough. You also need to protect your computer from spyware and hackers, so you'll have to install and run a couple more tools.
Spyware is a class of malicious software that can track the work you do, both on your computer and on the Internet, and send information about it to someone who shouldn't have access to it. These programs can record the words you type on your keyboard, the movements of your mouse, the pages you visit and the programs you run, among other things. As a result, they can undermine your computer's security and reveal confidential information about you, your activities and your contacts. Computers become infected with spyware in much the same way that they contract viruses, so many of the suggestions above are also helpful when defending against this second class of malware. Because malicious webpages are a major source of spyware infection, you should pay extra attention to the websites you visit and make sure that your browser settings are secure.
Assani: It all sounds like something out of a spy movie to me. Is my computer really infected with spyware?
Muhindo: Believe it or not, it's really common. If those programs you downloaded from the Internet haven't infected you, there's a good chance at least one of the webpages you've visited has. The fact that you use Windows and Internet Explorer makes it even more likely. If you've never scanned your computer for spyware, I bet you'll be surprised by how much is already installed on it
Anti-spyware software
You can use anti-spyware tools to protect your computer from this type of threat. Spybot is one such program, and it does a very good job of identifying and removing certain types of malware that anti-virus programs simply ignore. Just like with anti-virus software, though, it is extremely important that you update Spybot's malware definitions and run regular scans.
Hands-on: get started with Spybot for Windows - anti-spyware
Preventing spyware infection
- Stay alert when browsing websites. Watch for browser windows that appear automatically, and read them carefully instead of just clicking Yes or OK. When in doubt, you should close 'pop up windows' by clicking the X in the upper right-hand corner, rather than by clicking Cancel. This can help prevent webpages from tricking you into installing malware on your computer.
- Improve the security of your Web browser by preventing it from automatically running the potentially dangerous programs that are sometimes contained within webpages you visit. If you are using Mozilla Firefox, you can install the NoScript add-on, as described in the Firefox guide.
- Never accept and run this sort of content if it comes from websites that you don't know or trust.
Assani: I've heard that 'Java applets' and 'ActiveX controls' can be dangerous. But I have no idea what they are.
Salima: They're just different examples of the same sort of thing: small programs that your Web browser sometimes downloads along with whatever page you're reading. Web designers use them to create complex sites, but they can also spread viruses and spyware. You don't have to worry too much about how they actually work, as long as you have NoScript installed and running properly.
A firewall is the first program on a computer that sees incoming data from the Internet. It is also the last program to handle outgoing information. Like a security guard, posted at the door of a building to decide who can enter and who can leave, a firewall receives, inspects and makes decisions about all incoming and outgoing data. Naturally, it is critical that you defend yourself against untrusted connections from the Internet and from local networks, either of which could give hackers and viruses a clear path to your computer. In fact, though, monitoring outgoing connections originating from your own computer is no less important.
A good firewall allows you to choose access permissions for each program on your computer. When one of these programs tries to contact the outside world, your firewall will block the attempt and give you a warning unless it recognizes the program and verifies that you have given it permission to make that sort of connection. This is largely to prevent existing malware from spreading viruses or inviting hackers into your computer. In this regard, a firewall provides both a second line of defense and an early-warning system that might help you recognize when your computer's security is being threatened.
Firewall software
Recent versions of Microsoft Windows include a built-in firewall, which is now turned on automatically. Unfortunately, the Windows firewall is limited in many ways, for example, it does not examine outgoing connections. However, there is an excellent freeware program called Comodo Personal Firewall, which does a better job of keeping your computer secure.
Hands-on: get started with Comodo for Windows - network firewall
Preventing untrusted network connections
- Only install essential programs on the computer you use for sensitive work, and make sure you get them from a reputable source. Uninstall any software that you do not use.
- Disconnect your computer from the Internet when you are not using it and shut it down completely overnight
- Do not share your Windows password with anyone.
- If you have enabled any 'Windows services' that you are no longer using, you should disable them. See the Further reading section for more about this
- Make sure that all of the computers on your office network have a firewall installed

- If you do not already have one, you should consider installing an additional firewall to protect the entire local network at your office. Many commercial broadband gateways include an easy-to-use firewall, and turning it on can make your network much more secure. If you are not sure where to start with this, you might want to ask for assistance from whoever helped set up your network
Asani: So, now you want me to install anti-virus, anti-spyware and firewall software? Can my computer cope with all that?
Muhindo: Absolutely. In fact, these three tools are the bare minimum if you want to stay secure on the Internet these days. They're made to work together, so installing them all shouldn't cause any problems. Remember, though, you don't want want to run two anti-virus programs or two firewalls at the same time.
Keeping your software up-to-date
Computer programs are often large and complex. It is inevitable that some of the software you use on a regular basis contains undiscovered errors, and it is likely that some of these errors could undermine your computer's security. Software developers continue to find these errors, however, and release updates to fix them. It is therefore essential that you frequently update all of the software on your computer, including the operating system. If Windows is not updating itself automatically, you can configure it to do so by clicking the Start menu, selecting All Programs and clicking Windows Update. This will open Internet Explorer, and take you to the Microsoft Update page, where you can enable the Automatic Updates feature. See the Further reading section to learn more about this.
Similarly it is important to make sure that all of the other software installed on your computer is updated. In order to do it you first need to know what programs you have on your computer and perhaps uninstall those that are not essential (on Windows go to Control Panel and Programs or Add/Remove Programs). Then it is good to review for each program if it is the latest version, how can it be updated and will it update itself automatically in the future.
Staying up-to-date with freeware and FOSS (free and open source software) tools
Proprietary software often requires proof that it was purchased legally before it will allow you to install updates. If you are using a pirated copy of Microsoft Windows, for example, it may be unable to update itself, which would leave you and your information extremely vulnerable. By not having a valid license, you put yourself and others at risk. Relying on illegal software can present non-technical risks, as well. The authorities in a growing number of countries have begun to verify that organisations possess a valid license for each piece of software that they use. Police have confiscated computers and closed down organizations on the basis of 'software piracy.' This justification can be abused quite easily in countries where the authorities have political reasons to interfere with a given organisation's work. Fortunately, you do not have to purchase expensive software to protect yourself from tactics like this.
We strongly recommend that you try out the freeware or FOSS (free and open source software) alternatives to any propriety software that you currently use, especially those programs that are unlicensed. Freeware and FOSS tools are often written by volunteers and non-profit organisations who release them, and even update them, free of charge. FOSS tools, in particular, are generally considered to be more secure than proprietary ones, because they are developed in a transparent way that allows their source code to be examined by a diverse group of experts, any one of whom can identify problems and contribute solutions.
Many FOSS applications look like, and work almost the same way as, the proprietary software that they were written to replace. At the same time, you can use these programs alongside proprietary software, including the Windows operating system, without any problems. Even if your colleagues continue to use the commercial version of a particular type of program, you can still exchange files and share information with them quite easily. In particular, you might consider replacing Internet Explorer, Outlook or Outlook Express and Microsoft Office with Firefox, Thunderbird and LibreOffice, respectively.
In fact, you could even move away from the Microsoft Windows operating system entirely, and try using a more secure FOSS alternative called GNU/Linux. The best way to find out if you're ready to make the switch is simply to give it a try. You can download a LiveCD version of Ubuntu Linux, burn it to a CD or DVD, put it in your computer and restart. When it's done loading, your computer will be running GNU/Linux, and you can decide what you think. Don't worry, none of this is permanent. When you're finished, simply shut down your computer and remove the Ubuntu LiveCD. The next time you start up, you'll be back in Windows, and all of you applications, settings and data will be just as you left them. In addition to the general security advantages of open-source software, Ubuntu has a free, easy-to-use update tool that will keep your operating system and much of your other software from becoming outdated and insecure.
Further reading
- See the chapter on Malicious Software and Spam and the Appendix on Internet Program Settings in the Digital Security and Privacy for Human Rights Defenders book
- Keep up to-date with news about viruses on the Virus Bulletin website
- Learn how to determine which 'Windows services' are unnecessary and disable those you do not need
- Other toolkits from the Tactical Technology Collective can help you switch to using FOSS and Freeware tools for all of your software needs
- Download free bootable rescue CDs to scan your computer and remove the viruses, without starting Windows on your computer
- If you think your computer is infected with a virus or some other malicious software read Malware Removal Guide for Windows
- LibreOffice is the power-packed free, libre and open-source personal productivity suite for Windows, Macintosh and GNU/Linux
- See Ubuntu which is a fast, free and incredibly easy to use operating system. Ubuntu will work with your existing PC files, printers, cameras, music players and smartphones - and it comes with thousands of free apps


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APRIL 2000: A Small propeller airplane circles a weed-strewn landing strip in Binga, Zimbabwe. On it are Barry and Andrea Coleman, who left careers, respectively, in journalism and sports management, to run a charity called Riders for Health. Also on the plane: Laury Minard, founding editor of Forbes Global, sister magazine to this one. He is curious about the Colemans' organization, which uses motorcycles to distribute medicine in rural Africa.
The sound of the plane alerts the Binga District Hospital to send an ambulance to pick up the visitors for a meeting with environmental health technicians. These are the workers who take vaccines, tuberculosis pills and lessons about mosquito netting out into the countryside. If they can't get a motor vehicle, they go on foot. They are the closest thing to a doctor that many villagers will ever see.
Laury had peppered the Colemans with questions about their 12-year-old organization. How did they come up with the idea that the answer to Africa's health problems is motorcycles? "When we landed in Binga he stopped asking questions," Andrea Coleman remembers. "He said, 'I see what you are saying.'"
What he saw was a hospital with hundreds of patients tended by a single doctor. The waiting room was a grove of trees nearby. Families waited, sometimes for days, after having come for miles on foot, hoping for a vaccine or the medicine to cure a sick child. Taking a bus was not an option. There are few buses that work in this part of Africa, near the Zambezi River, and scarcely anything that could be called a road. Just potholed dirt paths through the bush.
Laury heard moving stories from the roving health care workers. He vowed to do a story someday on Riders for Health. He hadn't done that story when he died suddenly a few weeks ago.
I and Laury's other colleagues were devastated by the news. (If you haven't already, read Steve Forbes' column.) But what about that story on Riders? I can't give you the detail that Laury could have, but after talking to the Colemans I have some notion of what he found intriguing about this oddball charity.
The big money in Third World medicine--from the likes of Bill Gates and the World Health Organization--is going for vaccines and AIDS medicines and so on. But a vaccine is no good if it spoils before you can get it to the child. Some of the aid programs include money for vehicles. But all too often, say the Colemans, those vehicles just stop working after a few thousand miles. Their idea: Train the medics not just in preventive medicine but in vehicle maintenance. In the U.S., a life hangs on an artificial heart; in Zimbabwe, on an air filter. The Colemans' operation, which works primarily in Congo, Zimbabwe and Nigeria, maintains a fleet of 411 motorcycles and a large collection of repair parts.
Why motorcycles? These 125cc Yamaha dirt bikes have some advantages. Unlike Land Rovers, they are not particularly tempting to kleptocrats and so are not diverted out of the medical program. The bikes sip gas. They are better than four-wheeled vehicles at navigating potholes.
The Colemans' London-based operation is still a tiny one, with revenue this year likely to be in the neighborhood of $2 million. They expect that a tenth of that will come in to the U.S. affiliate, which got federal tax-exempt status earlier this year. Its address: Riders for Health II, c/o Brown & Sturm, 260 East Jefferson St., Rockville, Md. 20850.

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A village's lengthy wait for new sports facilities could soon be over after a decision was taken on a preferred site.
Bonnybridge is one of the last earmarked locations in the Falkirk area still to have a state-of-the-art multi-use games area (MUGA) built.
But things took a step forward at a meeting of Falkirk Council's executive committee when members opted for Duncan Stewart Park as the location.
Bonnybridge councillor Billy Buchanan proposed siting it at the village's Antonine Primary School.
He said: "I'm at my wit's end with this. I want this to be decided today and not go back for reports. It has been going on for three years - the length of time it has taken is absolutely disgraceful.
"Here we have two local primary schools, Antonine and St Joseph's, with little or no recreation facilities and we are not moving this forward."
The committee heard a report had been prepared which narrowed down the options to five possible sites, giving the pros and cons of each.
Council Leader Craig Martin said: "Ten MUGAs have already been installed throughout the council area - an investment of £500,000. This is the only pitch outstanding and it needs to be resolved.
"It is only right we take into account the officers' findings and any consultation that has taken place."
After an adjournment of almost an hour to view the report and talk in private with officers Mike Joyce and Stuart Ritchie, committee members opted to concentrate on the site at Duncan Stewart Park and look at drawing up a planning application for this location.
Councillor Linda Gow said: "The overwhelming majority of people in Bonnybridge would prefer the MUGA to be sited at Duncan Stewart Park because it offers easy access. Hopefully the children of Bonnybridge will not go another year without a MUGA pitch."
Councillor Adrian Mahoney also said Duncan Stewart Park was the best option, stating Historic Scotland had objections over the MUGA being sited at Antonine Primary.
He said: "We have heard advice from officers stating clearly this option is preferred so now we need to decide on Duncan Stewart Park so it can be taken forward to planning."


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Press Release
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued a Biological Opinion for Via Verde, a Gas Pipeline Project in Puerto Rico
August 30, 2011
CONTACT: Lilibeth Serrano 787-505-4397 firstname.lastname@example.com
On August 23, 2011, the Service completed a Biological Opinion (BO) for the Via Verde Project. A BO does not constitute an endorsement of a project. Instead, the BO is the document that states the opinion of the Service as to whether or not the Federal action is likely to jeopardize the continued existence of listed species or result in the destruction or adverse modification of critical habitat. The BO constitutes our final response to a petition for formal consultation submitted by the US Corps of Engineers (USACE) on July 11, 2011. Formal consultation is required when the Service concurs that a project may affect, is likely to adversely affect listed species.
Since June 2010, the Caribbean Ecological Services Field Office (CESFO) has provided comments and recommendations to the permit applicant (Puerto Rico Energy and Power Authority, PREPA), project consultants, local regulatory agencies and Federal agencies regarding the Via Verde project and its possible adverse effects to listed species and their habitats. CESFO reviewed several project documents and recommended to conduct site-specific studies, improve effect analysis for trust resources, identify alternative routes, and design and implement appropriate conservation measures to minimize possible adverse effects to listed species and their habitats. In May 2011, CESFO reviewed a draft Biological Assessment and did not concur with effect determinations for listed species. During the last four months CESFO has extensively worked with the USACE, PREPA and project consultants to identify alternative routes, re-align the project in the dry forest and northern karst, and designed site-specific conservation measures to avoid and minimize adverse effects to 34 listed species and highly important habitats in Puerto Rico originally identified by the Service. This technical assistance has been provided during informal section 7 consultation pursuant to the Endangered Species Act.
On July 15, 2011, USACE determined the Via Verde project may affect, but is not likely to adversely affect four animal species and 27 plant species. The USACE determined that the project would not affect additional nine species. However, USACE determined that the project may adversely affect three listed species, the Puerto Rican boa, Puerto Rican broad-winged hawk and the Puerto Rican sharp-shinned hawk. The effect determinations were based on the re-alignment of the project in several areas, site-specific measures to avoid or minimize effects to listed species and protection of highly important habitat for some of the species. The information was presented to the Service in a revised Biological Assessment and revised maps submitted in July 11, 2011.
Following the Service's recommendations, significant changes were made to the original proposal presented to the Service during consultation process. Thus, the Service concurred with the USACE, that the project, as presented in July 2011 may affect, but is not likely to adversely affect 31 species. Furthermore, the Service concurred that the project may affect and likely to adversely affect the Puerto Rican boa, Puerto Rican broad-winged hawk and Puerto Rican sharp-shinned hawk. The BO signed on August 23, 2011, describes in detail the scientific information and GIS models used by the Service to conclude that the project will not jeopardize the continued existence of the species. In addition, the Service anticipated incidental take for the three species and provided reasonable and prudent measures and terms and conditions that must be implemented to minimize the effects of incidental take on the Puerto Rican boa, Puerto Rican broad-winged hawk and Puerto Rican sharp-shinned hawk. Conditions include reporting and monitoring requirements.
The Service believes that with the implementation of the terms and conditions established in the BO, no more than 330 ac of Puerto Rican boa habitat, 104 ac of Puerto Rican broad-winged hawk habitat, and 189 ac of Puerto Rican sharp-shinned hawk habitat will be affected. The anticipated take is expected in form of harm and harass for the broad-winged hawk and the sharp-shinned hawk. Mortality is not anticipated for these two bird species, however it is anticipated for the Puerto Rican boa. If during the course of this action, the estimated level of loss is exceeded; such incidental take presents new information requiring reinitiating of consultation and review of the reasonable and prudent measures provided that include daily surveys and relocation of any found Puerto Rican boas.
At this time, the Service is in the process of providing preliminary comments to the USACE regarding appropriate measures to mitigate possible effects to wetlands. This process has not been finalized.
To find out more about the Service formal consultation process for Via Verde and to get a copy of the Biological Opinion, please visit us on the web at www.fws.gov/caribbean/viaverde.html. The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals and commitment to public service. For more information on our work and the people who make it happen, visit www.fws.gov.


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Neil Gaiman was the WINNER of the BBC Audio Drama Award 2015 for Outstanding Contribution to Radio Drama
A BBC Radio six-part adaptation of Neil Gaiman's best-selling novel, starring James McAvoy as Richard and Natalie Dormer as Door.
Beneath the streets of London there is another London. A subterranean labyrinth of sewers and abandoned tube stations. A somewhere that is Neverwhere....
An act of kindness sees Richard Mayhew catapulted from his ordinary life into the strange world of London Below. There he meets the Earl of Earl's Court, faces a life-threatening ordeal at the hands of the Black Friars, comes face to face with the Great Beast of London, and encounters an Angel called Islington.
Adapted for radio by the award-winning Dirk Maggs, this captivating dramatisation features a stellar cast including David Harewood, Sophie Okonedo, Benedict Cumberbatch, Christopher Lee, Anthony Head and David Schofield.
Contains over 25 minutes of additional unbroadcast material, including extended scenes, bloopers and outtakes.
The full list of narrators includes: James McAvoy, Natalie Dormer, David Harewood, Sophie Okonedo, Benedict Cumberbatch, Christopher Lee, Anthony Head, David Schofield, Bernard Cribbens, Romola Garai, George Harris, Andrew Sachs, Lucy Cohu, Johnny Vegas, Paul Chequer, Don Gilet, and Abdul Salis.
©2013 AudioGO Ltd (P)2013 AudioGO Ltd
"A fairytale for adults"
I have not read the print version, but this adaptation with different actors and sound effects was excellent, and I imagine very different from the book version.
There are several: Hunter, Door, and also the protagonist, Richard. It's difficult to pin point why.
They all add depth to the characters and especially Benedict Cumberbatch as the Angel gives an excellent performance.
Like Gaiman's other book, the story has a fairytale-like quality to it. It's intentionally (I think) silly in places, but quite enjoyable and not very long.
"Fantastic Adaptation"
This brings the book to life wonderfully. The casting is perfect BC makes a wonderful Angel Islington. A fantastic listen.
"Good production, not my cup of tea"
This was enjoyable and polished, but I was left with the feeling that I this is a children's book.
"Like a film only better"
Full of sound effects and great character portrayals both of which added to the story rather than detracting from it.
A mixture of fantastical and real gritty London. I loved the acting, they really got into the story and sounded like they were enjoying themselves. Great entertainment, I felt like I was watching a movie! A concise, thourougly enjoyable and unpredictable play.
"Good adaptation"
Absolutely. Good adaptation & well enacted. Have listened a few times & enjoyed enjoyed it as much each time. Well cast.
I love Gaiman's style but hadn't had the chance to read Neverwhere. This allowed me a teaser that encouraged me to find time to read the source.
Big fan of Gaiman's style - he has a way of enticing you in like the folk tale tellers of old which makes it perfect to be made into an audiobook
I was excited when BBC adapted & released Neverwhere & streamed each section as it was aired. I was even more excited to hear that it was to be released as an audiobook. It was the thing that got me onto audiobooks (perfect for someone who loves to read but is sometimes too fatigued to hold a physical book)
"Amazing Story, Amazing Cast, Amazing Soundscape.."
I was SO happy to see Audible have this now, I first heard it on the Radio and loved it, it's my favourite Neil Gaiman story, Dirk Maggs and the cast (including Christopher Lee, Cumberbatch and Natalie Dormer) bring it to life in an exceptional way. The soundscapes and effects add so much value, this is the BBC at it's best. Brilliant.
Yes I'd listen again and probably again after that. The dramatisation was excellent, the only very minor criticism was the sound recording at the beginning where I missed some of the dialogue. The actors were excellent as was the storey line. I listened to the whole book in one go.
The fantasy locations and use of real locations turning them into something completely different, who would have thought Kightsbridge could be a really dodgy place named The Nights Bridge" where your nightmares can be found.
"Incredible dramatisation"
An outstanding cast performs this first-class performance. Whilst each member is known for other works, they bring Neil Gaiman's tale alive.
I've found myself observing the folk around me in a different way, almost looking for people from London Below.
"Incredible adaptation of an incredible book."
I wish more books had many voice actors. The voices made it so immersive, it absolutely flew through the story. Fantastic actors made this a very enjoyable listen!
"Why only four stars?"
Not read the book but this radio play was outstanding.
Every character brilliantly brought to life
No but read several of his books including collaborations with Sir Terry
Enthralled from start to finish
Very disappointed that act seven consisted entirely of outtakes and cut scenes. Felt short changed hence the slightly lower rating.
"Always amazing."
Oh yes, every single person who likes good things should listen to this. It have tons of amazing voice actors along with a really great, fun story. This is and remains one of my favorite books from Neil Gaiman. So much fun.
It's so different. The first time I read it, it wasn't like anything I've ever read before. Then, to hear it acted out by some of the best actors of the age? Oho yes.
Every scene with Richard and Door/James and Natalie. They just sounded so excellent together. A good energy. I would also be remiss if I didn't mention Anthony Head's performance in this production. I've always known him as Giles, but as a baddie, he excels just the same. Tony Head can do no wrong. Same with Bernard Cribbins. Can you tell I loved this adaptation?
It made me laugh, for sure. Even though I've read it a few times and listened to version narrated by Gaiman himself, I still enjoyed myself.
I was hoping this would be available for purchase once I heard it was going to be a real thing. iTunes had the first episode available for download via podcast, but one episode wasn't enough. Thank you so much for allowing people to get this amazing production. 11/10 would recommend.
"Absolutely Perfect Casting"
This full cast version has the rare distinction of something I will listen to over and over again.
I listened to the full story read by Neil Gaiman (which I would also recommend) before listening to this radio drama version because I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to follow what was going on. However, this fear was unfounded as the radio drama did a wonderful job abridging the plot and yet keeping all of the important stuff in.
The casting was absolutely perfect! Dear Powers That Be, can we please have a movie version with this cast?
The outtakes included in the end had me in hysterics. Particularly, the cast doing a Gregorian chant/beat box alphabet is hilarious.
Absolutely worth it!
I don't use superlatives often in my reviews, but this was superb. The cast was fantastic, a perfect Audible performance.
I was a little hesitant to download this since I had not read the book, as a previous reviewer recommended. I nevertheless enjoyed this immensely and felt that comprehension of the story was not a problem.
The only thing I felt to be a slight distraction was the listing of characters and crew after each episode, which is a very minor criticism indeed. This is wonderful entertainment!
"Don't start here"
As you read through reviews for this offering, you'll see that those who already know and love the story through the full book version also enjoyed this dramatisation. I am one of these. But if you have never read or listened to the full book, it would be very hard to understand what's going on as the audioplay is essentially an abridgement of the story, losing a great deal of the character and plot development. That's the reason for the 3 star story mark - it just doesn't stand alone for the uninitiated. This really is a story that deserves a complete hearing. The voice actors are superb, especially McAvoy and Cumberbatch, but I did drop one performance star for the somewhat scratchy quality of the sound effects.
Neverwhere (the book) was my very first Gaiman experience, and it got me hooked. If you are at all intrigued by the story premise, do yourself a favor and go to the source. Gaiman reads the entire story himself and does his usual remarkable job.
One of my favorite books ever, read and performed by some of my favorite people. I do think you have to read or listen to an unabridged version first to fully appreciate the story but this was very entertaining.
"Never Better!"
It's been years since I read (and absolutely loved) "Neverwhere." This is a terrific way to re-discover a fantasy classic.
Others have mentioned the perfect performances here. They are wonderful, and the work has been lovingly and beautifully adapted for radio (and Audible).
If you read the book, dive into this version of "Neverwhere". If you haven't yet experienced Gaiman's crazy world, take a moment to get used to the accents and the background noises, and enter. Like radio, it's presented in episodes - but be prepared to stay up late listening to all of them in one sitting! It's that good!
"Best Purchase I've Made from Audible"
Absolutely fantastic performances.
James McAvoy as Richard Mayhew, followed by superb performances from all of the supporting cast and overall amazing production values.
I've listened to many of Gaiman's other books on Audio, including the full-cast version of American Gods. This is better than all of them.
"Radio production missing what's best about a book"
The voice acting and sound production was great and it was a good story but it took a lot of work to visualize it sometimes. It reminded me of driving my SUV with the kids in the back watching a DVD. I could hear the movie but not see it. So I got a sense of the story but sometimes didn't really know what was going on as I couldn't see what was happening.
I was assuming it was just different voices speaking the parts but that all the narration would be there - it was not. I guess I didn't notice "Adaption" in the title. If you were already familiar with the story that would help, but I was not, so there were times where I just didn't know what was happening.
After this I moved on to American Gods and gasped when I noticed that it was "a full cast production." I feared the same issue with a 20 hour book. Much to my delight that one had the full narration with the different voices. That was awesome and is what I was expecting here.
So - I liked the story but I would probably steer clear of a similar production in the future.
"Go underground. It's one heckuva tale ..."
Great writing and a flawless cast produces one fantastic dramatisation of Neil Gaiman's work (the unabridged version read by Gaiman is also brilliant). For those who like dramatisations, this is a stellar cast performance which recounts this strange tale of bravery, intrigue and adventure on the streets of London Below. Benedict Cumberbatch puts in a magnificent performance as The Angel Islington, as does Anthony Head. You won't regret buying this audiobook.
"London below never sounded so good"
Yes, it was one of the first Neil Gaiman books I ever read, and plunged me headlong into a love of his writings. Neil Gaiman has the gift of creating implausible worlds that feel completely real and no matter how dark a situation you find yourself wishing you could be a part of it. Neil Gaiman is a fabulous reader of his own material so I was hesitant to listen to another version, but this cast is superb and brings the story to a new level.
I don't think I cried, but I did laugh and there were several nail biting moments.
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Van Williams, the actor who starred alongside Bruce Lee in the classic series, did find something even more meaningful – he became a volunteer firefighter.
Bruce Lee
Forget the Seth Rogen version of the franchise from a few years ago. Gavin O'Connor has a much different approach in mind.
This one's largely about one of Lee's most famous fights.
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Lakers' Nick Young has house broken into during game
Los Angeles Lakers forward Nick Young (0) celebrates his three pointer in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Minnesota wins 109-99 on Feb 4, 2014 in Minneapolis, MN, USA. (Brad Rempel/USA TODAY Sports)
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young didn't nab any steals in his team's 103-94 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night. But the guys who broke into his house did.
According to TMZ, burglars broke into Young's L.A. rental home and took his Louboutin shoes, jewelry, clothes, and some Louis Vuitton luggage from his master bedroom.
The 28-year-old arrived home around 11 p.m. local time and noticed his front door was unlocked.
The report claims the thieves boldly exited through the front door following the heist.
L.A. police have yet to make any arrests or indentify any suspects in the robbery.


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Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, if it were not for the remarks of my colleague from California as well as his colleague from the Rules Committee, I wouldn't be making these remarks. I will begin with a quote:
``The fact that we are here today to debate raising America's debt limit is a sign of leadership failure. Increasing America's debt weakens us domestically and internationally. Leadership means that `the buck stops here.' Instead, Washington is shifting the burden of bad choices today onto the backs of our children and grandchildren. America has a debt problem and a failure of leadership. Americans deserve better.''--Senator Barack H. Obama, March, 2006.
By 2009, Senator Obama had become President Obama. In the 2 years since he became President, Federal spending has increased by over $500 billion a year. In the past 2 years, he has added nearly $4 trillion to our national debt. Now President Obama is in favor of increasing the national debt limit. When, oh when, will the real Barack Obama stand up?
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These Social Teacher poems are examples of Social poems about Teacher. These are the best examples of Social Teacher poems written by international PoetrySoup poets
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1 Billion Rising.
For Men Everywhere.
Stop! Listen! Think! Act!
Stop the abuse!
Of grand-daughters,
all women.
Listen to the voices!
Of grand-daughters,
all women.
Think of how you treat,
all women.
Act now to change yourself!
Stop! Listen! Think! Act!
The violence,
the abuse,
the rape,
stops when you stop,
the violence,
the abuse,
the rape.
Stop! Listen! Think! Act!
The violence,
the abuse,
the rape,
is perpetrated by,
all men.
Stop! Listen! Think! Act!
The violence,
the abuse,
the rape,
stops when us men stop,
The violence,
the abuse,
the rape,
today, now.
Stop! Listen! Think! Act!
Copyright © Scribbler Of Verses | Year Posted 2013
Dear Sir, my innocence is gone now, no more fear
Do you love to **** me again, I am always here.
I wonder when you taught me how to use a pen,
I was so into you but my ****** was in pain!
I was crying; I was too immature to understand
I was turning only 13, I couldn't feel what happened.
but I promise I never forget what you taught me at the end.
I begged you to stop and looked into your eyes,
there was a reflection of a cruel world, that's what I deserved!
Don't be afraid, mommy never knows what you did,
Nobody knows that you made me bleed.
Dear sir, my innocence is gone with all my tears,
as I had no safe place to hide myself from fears.
Nobody saw anything as your world was so blind!
having hidden hatred inside, a virgin died.
Dear sir, time cannot erase your memories,
time doesn't heal all wounds, that you marked,
yes, you took my innocence that will be always on my mind.
My innocent world was shattered by your touch
Hope no one ever has to experience such
For all the pain, all the cruelty, thank you very much!
Copyright © Farhana Akter | Year Posted 2014
Numbers on
White board…names written hori-
Students ask
To go pee…right when class starts –
THAT'S just wrong…
Bathroom line
Of students who have bladder
Problems – WOW!
People are
Not using lunchtime to do
Their business
No one knows
When to do their duties – SER-
Copyright © JW Earnings | Year Posted 2013
You women
Know how to make
The best of what you've got in you
You do it everyday in your life
Copyright © Jacqueline R. Mendoza | Year Posted 2013
One is love,
Zero is everything else.
Copyright © A.O. Taner | Year Posted 2016
Judas betrayed Jesus's whereabouts
End, was near
Son of God, knew this
Universe of the Son of the Divine Father, restored
Sins of man forgiven, Prince of our Universal domain, alive in the hearts of his children
Copyright © Amy Rose | Year Posted 2013
My mother, my grandmother before has always held a place in my heart.
My father, and my grandfather before has the same part.
I was young and very active with unwillingness to listen fully to what they had to say.
I had a problem, never could be solved without my parents and grandparents till today.
With patience they all come to my aid when I fall on my face.
With little dishonor I listen to them and what they had to say, I embrace.
Over the years I go to them with no doubt a feeling of no dismay.
Over the years I go to them and they help me solve problems that to me is O.K.
Now I am getting a bit more aware of what had happen to me when I was growing.
Now I remember how the ride was in my beginning: it was a trial of not knowing.
With the guided words of my parents and grandparents I survive through them all.
With it some being a problem that I remember I recall.
My mother and my grandmother always said to be patient and it will be easy to solve.
My father and my grandfather always knew that I would grow and evolve.
I could wonder everyday what if my parents and grandparents was not in my life.
I could just think that would be fatal like a stab with a knife.
With knowledge that they had past on to me of what they had experience.
With their proof of teachings they had past on to me is their self existence.
Over the years I grew with life so full of happiness that was because of my families love.
Over the years it showed me the path that led me to all the above.
Now cherish those words that help me through my troubles in my new family.
Now I listen to my parents healing words of wisdom and except them gladly.
Copyright © Reynaldo Mast | Year Posted 2013
This is a poem.
It's not abstract.
So if you just sit back and listen,
you'll understand
I'm going to say this poem twice,
so listen with your heart the first time
but listen with your heart again
Say good morning when someone says good morning to you
Speak when spoken to
Look a person in the eye and be confident even if you're not
and be willing to learn what you know not
Don't be so quick to speak out loud
and then cover your mouth in shame
once you realize what just came out
It's too late - so think before you shout
Be accountable for your actions
Your character is defined by what you do when people aren't looking
because when they are
They see in your behavior all the doings of the heart
So be honest with yourself and do the right thing...it's not hard
Use life's resources
I know what it's like to be in dark places
going through trials - unhappy child
But learning and reading and growing is all relative to your future
So escape in a poem or good book
and don't let the enemy defeat you
Stay in touch with positive members of your family ties
Record yourself saying wonderful things about your life
Recite them daily...then write
Be the first to offer respect
Stay calm
give others a chance to talk
Be humble, but never nobody's fool
Don't allow others to mistreat you
Stand up for your rights and have a voice,
but do it with dignity and be tactful.
And girls...
Go ahead..wear your skinny jeans and your bangles
but accept other for their style, their view
see things from their angle
And fellas...
Pull those pants up..tuck those shirts in
and stop trying to be gangsta
If I can see your underwear thats unacceptable behavior
and it's not okay
It's embarrasing to the struggle and it's a disgrace
It's time to move past the stereotypes of race
I know you got alot to face
but once you learn what your ancestors did to get you to this place,
It will seem like a walk in the park
and you'll be proud to have helped the case
Young people I tell you
if you follow these rules
You can change the world
and become a generation renewed
Copyright © humble b | Year Posted 2012
My teacher has taught me many things
He seems to have known all
But the problem with him is his unstableness
In ideas and truths
He said if asked a car to drop me;
It is bad English
I should say I want to alight
I told my teacher I returned yester night
My teacher said it is wrong
I should say I returned last night
I told my friends don`t make noise
My teacher said no
It should be don`t make a noise
I said should in case you come call me
My teacher said
It should be in case you come call me or should you come call me
My teacher is my problem
He has taught me both present and past tense
But if I say it is time we leave
My teacher will say it is wrong
I should say it is time we left
But I have not gone or left
Is my teacher confused or I am wrong?
He said I should not say we love ourselves,
But we love one another
I cannot understand my teacher
He speaks as if he did not suck his mother`s breast
He even calls my native name
As if they have rubbed hot pepper on his lips
He said,
2x = 2 that I should find x
Where does he put x?
He said I should assume
A figure to complete the equation
My teacher is not well
He said the past tense of take is took
I now told him the past tense of make is mook
He said it is wrong
My teacher is playing tricks
He gives symbols like H2O
And calls it water, Cl and calls it chlorine
He calls something MR. NIGER D, my fear is that he said D is death
He has said so many things I can`t remember
He talks as if the paper is wrapped into his brain
Let me ask my teacher
Do you know the bursting hole of a rabbit?
Do you know how to roast an egg?
Do you know how to hear and talk with the gods through the pebbles?
My teacher has many facts
He says if I learn them I will be great
But I must do the doing.
Copyright © atere isaac | Year Posted 2016
Women's Day
wiping away those tears
of the brutal truths of your past
wiping away those tears
your spirit rises up, far beyond your scars
and your strength resides deep within you
with an unshakeable resolve that shall forever last
...the weakened men whose brute force is so macho and empty
and that has always been in your face
are now nothing but specks of aging, obsolete rust
flitting past you, for you hold it all together
as you always have
rising up firm and strong from being shoved into the dust
...you are a mother, a lover, a daughter, a wife, and a worker ... above all a worker you have been
tying the loose ends together time after time
always there
yet unseen
...a woman you are
of fibre
of courage
of being the bedrock on which we trample
on whose shoulders this world stands
as you continue to work ceaselessly on
with lines on your face
and with raw wounds on your hands
now your time has come
and no longer will you silently bear
the jabs and taunts of men
for now you proudly declare
that a mother am I, a daughter too, a lover and a wife as well
and now the time has come for them to awaken
to the tolling a new bell
...a bell that tolls for you
for you have taken back the pride and dignity that they stripped off you for ages
for now theirs is a lost cause while your battle still defiantly rages
through cities and homes and villages
and in town after nameless town
for now the bell has tolled
and the time has passed for you
to be ever
put down
They Left so Abruptly
(for the countless South Africans, of all colours, who dedicated their lives for freedom and democracy)
the valiant ones
many known
many more nameless
the truest sons and singers
husbands and poets
lovers and wives
daughters and farmers
workers and sisters
brothers and friends
they left so abruptly
with quiet pride
steely courage
gentle dignity
they left so abruptly
leaving us our tomorrows
filled with promise
they left so abruptly
so that we may breathe
the breath of liberty
the air of freedom
the warmth of justice
they left so abruptly
leaving with us their parting gift
they left so abruptly
yet we remember them all
in the days that slipped away
and in the many more that we await
they left so abruptly
yet they remain
hewed into our memories
etched in our consciences
engraved in our hearts
they left so abruptly
and yet they endure
with us
within us
now and forever more
Hamba Kahle Anene Booysen! (1996 – 2013)
Dead at 17, brutally raped and left to die,
in the dirt,
at a construction site in Bredasdorp.
'horrific', 'repulsed',
'brutally raped', 'shocked',
do these words mean anything,
to anyone,
Not to Anene Booysen,
murdered at 17, brutally raped and left to die,
in the dirt,
at a construction site in Bredasdorp.
Anene was raped,
savagely mutilated,
Her 17 year old body tossed aside,
by the hands of men.
Men, always men,
cowardly, beastly, perverted, twisted men.
'Beastly', 'perverted', 'twisted',
do these words mean anything,
to anyone,
Not to Anene Booysen,
who now lies cold and dead.
How many Anene Booysens will it take,
for us,
men, especially men,
to excise the ghastly menace,
of the heinous capacity that resides,
within men,
always men,
to brutalise, rape, mutilate, and murder.
'Brutalise', 'murder', 'rape',
do these words mean anything,
to anyone,
Not to Anene Booysen,
murdered at 17, brutally raped and left,
to die,
in the dirt,
at a construction site,
in Bredasdorp.
Anene Booysen
(1996 – 2013)
* – Hamba Kahle – "Farewell, Travel Well" in Zulu
** – Bredasdorp is a small town near Cape Town, South Africa
New Years Eve celebration
Ever so grateful of redemption
With overindulgence of consumption
Year-end celebrating
Edibles I've been craving
Aha so much champagne drinking
Recoup from stomach bloating
Swaying, light-headed teetering
Eek nightcaps of antacid
Verily, not so lucid
Eau de mornings, feeling putrid
For Francine Roberts' contest, "New Years Eve,"
Copyright © Connie Gildersleeve | Year Posted 2012
My father and my mother sat me down one day
to tell me how wonderful that I was growing O.K.
The years passes by as I got to be a teenager
with high hopes of becoming the first young manager
Life turns out a manager job is not for me
so I kept things to a minimum working hard you see
My family had taught me with all do respect
the life we lead is the image of our age in an aspect
Like queens and kings we bow our head
to the people who is wiser in age even when dead
Life as our guide the time we have aged
is what we leave behind that we are gaged
In prospective we are the stars and we are the earth
because we age and leave behind a new birth
To those that seek such blessing of heart
remember this age is respect for living from the start
Do you remember your father, mother, and teachers
they are the ones cheering you on, sitting on those bleachers
If, I've not done my home works;
Please, just don't let me be
Punctuated, by your total silence.
If, I have done something wrong;
Please, just forgive me;
Really, it's not what I wanted.
If, you dislike my presence in your class;
Please, just don't involve others;
They might hide, from you, in solitude.
If, you hate my absenteeism;
Please, just let me know;
For who else will remind me?
If, I say, from now on I'll do the home works
Please, just accept my words, for truly I'll be
Dutiful, once again, to you…my loving wife.
'Cos I've learned what I needed to learn
About the not so good intention of those
Video games in cyber cafés… for our life.
Copyright © Ernesto P. Santiago | Year Posted 2007
A little girl walked to school one day to find her friends already playing. She stood
wordlessly, and watch them pass a ball about. They ran and frolicked, and
jumped with glee. With out even a word passed her way. As silently as she came
she turned and left.
In the school she went down turning halls, and up twisting stairs. To the highest
point she could find. Here she sat near a window facing her friends down below.
She removed a book from her bag. Its cover was black, and lacked a title. She
opened it, its pages were blank, and began to write a story.
Many years came, and passed, her friends had all gone on to different schools.
Some stayed in contact with one another, but as they grew so did the distance
between them. The friendship that had meant so much years ago, had all but
vanished, But the little girl always remained.
One day a teacher approached the little girl, and asked her why she wasn't
playing outside with her friends. The little girl dropped her pencil, and looked up
at the teacher with a smile.
The unity between friends will never last, but in my story it can last forever.
The little girl picked her pencil up, and began to write once more. The teacher
walked off still astonished to hear such words from a child. She was almost out
the room when she turned, and faced the little girl.
Your right friendship doesn't last, but it will also never die. For every persons life
you touch a part of them you take as they take a part of you. New friends will
come, old ones will leave, but that part will always be yours. Yours to keep, it
helps unite us, it helps make us one.
The little girl closed her book, and then she vanished. The teacher walked closer
to the desk, but found only dust. The book still laid atop the desk. The teacher
picked it up, and began to read its story. She cried while reading, she cried at the
end. The story of a child who's life had come to an end.
Copyright © Kiefer Cannon | Year Posted 2007
See me fast, feel me low, watch me strike
as I feel myself bottom blend slow into an aqeous blood slumber
silk circulating all rotten terms as I fornunicate
the manicial social countermeasures I must employ
each day here on this Earth to stay unstillborn;vertical,
co-conscious and ever present, I juxtapose
this side of a recognizable happenstance glance of being human.
A brain beacon of contorted body contours and ugly compromises
compels my aimless, shiftless and pointless body careens
into a coincidental Metamorphisis of battle with all elements that
ever-lastingly surround my supposed derivative surveillance
ultimately leading to the judgement. None that of which I know.
I think, therefore I am? Do I even exist in this moment? am I a mistake?
Someone with a mindmeld accurate hold of our place in infinity once said these words. Am I Somebody?Anybody?Nobody?
In my destination of holy conscious efforts in entertaining my fellow "sap"-iens; in negating their intrepid wrongness of their lifelong exposure
to individual ineptiness,
their PC psycho social stupidity, bending over to all of the "socialized anal-ities' that have been sorely intro-forced upon us through corporeal/parental punishment, and other sick f--k activities for infantile/racial/sexual/religious, and all other time capsuled compliances that keep us all under intelligent.
I hereby label you as incompetents and Scumrags of the first order.
Hopefully our evolution to greater beings, worthy of an exaltation, with the sanc-tity of our planet's life in the forefront of eternity, we will endure.
You know who you are and what, to others, you have done. In the name of what?? Why? How come? Regrets? N/A.
In order for me to even look your way, I will need a viable Resume/Vita and Character references from you. I can then determine your "species" and favorability for open discussion. If u see me hitching, run me over, please.
Copyright © Dave Collins | Year Posted 2017


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All quotes tagged Instincts
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"What I am seeking is not the real and not the unreal but rather the unconscious, the mystery of the instinctive in the human race."
"Science, supported by humanity as a whole, has enabled us to explain that when humans became fully conscious and able to wrest management of our lives from our instincts, our instincts resisted this takeover and that it was this opposition that unavoidably led to the 'corrupted', upset angry, egocentric and alienated state of our human condition. Further, it is this ability now to understand how we became upset that allows that upset state to subside."
"All I can do is act according to my deepest instinct, and be whatever I must be - crazy or ribald or sad or compassionate or loving or indifferent. That is all anybody can do."
"To be faithful to your instincts and the impulses that carry you in the direction of the excellence you most desire and value...surely that is to lead the noble life."
"Some people spend their lives trying as best they can, at least in public, to appear to be living a Christian life. They fail miserably, fooling no one, because the dogma goes against our sexual desires and survival instincts."
"Have you ever wondered why Cinderella's stepmother was bitter and greedy? Have you ever wondered why Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty was evil? Have you ever wondered that MAYBE the Big Bad Wolf attacked the Red Riding Hood because he was hungry, and so it is his natural instinct to eat? There is no such thing as good or evil. Such things are a concept that the human mind came up with. It's a matter of perspective."


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Photo: Annie Corrigan/WFIU
Okra, commonly known as "lady's fingers" outside the United States, comes to us from West Africa. Many believe that it was first brought to the U.S. during the slave trade, around 1658.
Today, the okra is most commonly associated with jambalaya recipes of the South or maybe deep fried. Not exactly the healthiest options.
For something a little different, and a lot healthier, try out this recipe for a raw okra salad.
Raw Okra Salad With Southern Indiana Vinaigrette
- 1/2-1 cup tomatoes (variety of colors and types)
- 1/2-1 cup red onions
- 1/2-1 cup tomatillos
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 2-3 cayenne pepper rings
- Lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons vinegar
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Directions
- Choose small, young okra. They get more fibrous and are less ideal for raw dishes as they get larger.
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and toss. Serve immediately


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Team TIBCO/To the Top is set for the biggest one-day race in America – the Liberty Classic in Philadelphia Sunday – with one of the strongest rosters the Team has ever assembled for the race.
On Sunday, the women will traverse four laps of the famed 14.4-mile circuit around Philadelphia, taking in the vaunted Manayunk Wall and Lemon Hill.
The race can be a bit unpredictable," said Team Captain Meredith Miller. "Though we race in the morning, weather can still be a factor, and the pace and tactics will determine how big a group comes to the line in the end."
Last year, a group of about 20 came to the line together, with strong representation from Team TIBCO in the front group. Team Directeur Sportif/Manager Lisa Hunt noted that the team will be looking to repeat that show of force this year, with an eye on taking the top step on the podium.
"We've come close several times," she said. "A couple years ago, Joanne Kiesanowski was 2nd. We've been on the podium before and we know what we have to do to get there again."
This year, the Team squares off against one of the deepest fields in the history of the race, with possibly its strongest roster ever. "This is going to be an incredibly competitive race, with a deep field that includes World Champion Georgia Bronzini (Colavita-D'Asolo)."
The Team will look to one of its rising stars as a top candidate for the podium this year. Canadian Joelle Numainville comes into the race on the heels of some very strong results, including taking 2nd to Bronzini at the GP Gatineau two weekends ago. That result followed a pair of wins in races in St. Louis the weekend before.
"Joelle is going really well right now and we'll likely be riding for her," Miller said. "But we have a very deep roster for the race, and Jo's done well here before. Depending on how things play out, any one of us good be in contention."
In addition to Numainville, Miller and Kiesanowski, Team TIBCO will also have Carmen Small, Emma Mackie and Megan Guarnier on the start line. Small is returning to form after being derailed for a bit following a crash at the Tour of the Gila a month ago, while Guarnier has been consistently strong throughout the spring, taking a stage win and finishing 2nd overall at the Joe Martin Stage Race a few weeks ago.
"Philly is exciting every year," Hunt said. "It's a hard race, and we'll be doing our best to make it harder on everyone."
Team TIBCO/To the Top for the Liberty Classic
- Megan Guarnier, USA
- Joanne Kiesanowski, NZL
- Emma Mackie, AUS
- Meredith Miller, USA
- Joelle Numainville, CAN
- Carmen Small, USA


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|2012-07-06, 11:51
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I'm guessing we're talking about secondary school (I live in the UK). Anyway, secondary school for me was terrible. At the best of times, it was boring as hell, at the worst of times It nigh on took my will to live. The work was either really boring and easy or boring and really easy. The people, well, I don't like other people at the best of times and in a sense secondary school just gave me ample opportunity to distance myself from everyone else. I had 'friends' of course, but in reality it was just to pass the time.
On to college, still terrible, still don't have any friend's who I really respect or want to be around to any great extent. I'm not saying I'm this great person who is a model for the human species, but this is just how I feel, I don't have a choice in the matter. The work got harder, obviously, I took Computing, Physics, Chemistry and Further maths in my first year.
Chemistry was more boring and more difficult than I'd envisioned, Further maths was just a complete and utter mess, going to have to retake the EASIER exams next year (I did far better in the 'harder' exams, probably due to the difficulty).
Physics has always been my subject of choice so no real problems there, bit boring at time's but it's workable. Very disappointed with my likely grade though(B), I was aiming for an A or higher but that's just life I guess.
Computing was piss easy, though yet again I aced the 'harder' exam and failed the 'easy' exam because it was boring as hell.
All in all, not satisfied with my education. In my second year I'll likely be retaking 4 modules. I'm by no means exempt from blame for my lacklustre performance, but for sure It could have been better. At this point the social aspect of education is non-existent so the only thing left to do is complete my second year and go get a degree, hopefully.
If I'm to be honest here, the day I have a stable job that pays well and my own living space is the day that I stop interacting with anyone outside the workplace. I just don't see the point.
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Same here... there were some good moments though.....i kinda hated it....(i should have punched those a$$holes in the face in 5th grade, they would have thinked twice to mess with me, and then i wouldn't had become a nerdy kid, and my high school days would have been good too).. iwas like i don't care if they bully me as long as i leave it they will stop.....they didn't..
and to hell with my policy of i won't fight.....
nowadays i'm like that and no one bullies me, they respect me, but HS years left me with somthing i can't shake off easily....shyness, and bad social skills....so i'm kinda like a loner now. though i'm trying hard to change myself.
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Still in Senior School for me. I really find it average. Since I like in the UK I can say that it is great for what I do with my friends outside of school. In my age at the moment, you can probably do many things you couldn't do when you were little. On the other hand, if it was academic, it is horrible. I can't seem to focus on English, PE GCSE, couple of Science subjects and SOMETIMES Business Studies. It's probably because I seem to have a busy life. Still, the subjects are hard. I can say I do have friends but I don't normally get invited to house parties which sometimes worries me
In my school, we use laptops (provided) and that's great. The BAD thing is that I can't do anything with it because they installed Securus and they are the administrators of the laptops making me unable to install any programs I want. I would have to find portable versions of the program for it to work. The laptops also have a terrible graphics card making me unable to play games. The best it could go to is probably Team Fortress 2 (Map: Orange x3). Yep I know, what a horrible graphics card. Using it was really easy though. At least programs like Photoshop is given with it so I can use it for my signature works!
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Location: FL, USA
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High School was decent solely due the that fact that it wasn't nearly as bad of an experience as middle school. It was still pretty meh overall, and I ending up not really keeping contact with anyone from it .
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It was all right I guess, didn't really do anything spectacular. I got along fine with most people besides those who were blatant assholes for the sake of being a asshole. Junior year was my favorite year. Didn't really care about the proms...
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Location: Moscow, RU
Age: 29
University was awesome, but highschool was the most boring and useless time in my life, spent with most stupid people I've ever met.
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Location: Brazil - São Paulo
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But still, it's pretty problematic because all the people from high school live in the same neighborhood as me, so when I stumble upon them outside it ends up into an awkward "Oh uuh, hi there... Yeah, we should go out some time."
|2012-07-09, 03:08
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I've just graduated last month and I kind of miss school already, as weird as it may sound. I had a great high school experience - half a year of it in Tokyo, which was quite amazing, and three more in a great boarding school where I made tons of friends from all over the world. I quite enjoyed a lot of my classes and teachers. It was a very protected environment compared to most though, so I am a bit worried about plunging into university this September.
|2012-07-10, 03:24
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I am surprised by the amount of "Oh it sucked!"/"Miserable!" responses. As an elementary school student, you guys are scaring me. Seriously! I thought everyone loved their high school experience.
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|2012-07-10, 21:52
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One thing I should say here is that my school situation was pretty unusual, in that all my school years - From K to 12 - Were spent going to the same large school (it basically had two large sections: One for K to 6, and one for 7 to 12, but the two sections shared gym facilities and it was all interconnected).
So by the time I was in Grade 7, there was quite a degree of comfortable familiarity shared amongst my classmates, and I already knew well the students a year or two older than me. You'd get the odd transfer student due to somebody moving into town, but other than that it was mostly familiar faces and long-time friends.
So high school was pretty good. I was on good terms with most of my classmates, friends with a few of them, and friends with a few people in grades above and below me.
Grades 7 through 9 was a blast, largely since the actual school work side of things came easy to me in those years.
Grades 10 and 11 were significantly harder as the workload increased substantially then, and it was only then that my classmates and I encountered comprehensive Mid-Terms and Finals (these actually didn't exist for us in Grades 7 through 9).
Grade 12 was great though. I had managed to get used to the increased workload by then, and I enjoyed being in a few leadership positions during my last year of high school. It was also neat getting to graduate from school the same year my father retired from teaching - So we were leaving the school at the same time.
If I had my time back, there's some things I would have done differently. I probably would have socialized more. Most school-days I just headed home and played video games and watched TV by myself. I was never much into sports, and in most respects, I was a typical nerd. After watching so many high school-based anime, I sometimes think that I should have socialized a bit more regularly back then. I wasn't shy, certainly, but I really valued my free time, kind of like Oreki in Hyouka, now that I think of it.
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About Nora Williamson
Scott Cooley (1845 – June 1876) was an Old West Texas Ranger and later outlaw, best known for his association with gunman Johnny Ringo.
Cooley was born in Texas, and was unofficially adopted as a boy and raised by rancher Tim Williamson. As a child, Tim Williamson and his wife nursed Cooley through a serious illness when he contracted Typhoid, and Cooley treated the couple with the utmost respect. He joined the Texas Rangers as a young man. He was well respected as a lawman, and even feared due to his relentless pursuit of outlaws. However, on May 13, 1875, Tim Williamson was falsely arrested in Mason County, Texas for cattle rustling by Deputy Sheriff John Worley (sometimes spelled John Worhle). While Williamson was being escorted to jail by Worley, an angry mob of German cattle ranchers jerked him aside and shot him to death. This event marked the beginning of what would be called the Mason County War, known also as the "Hoodoo War". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mason_County_War
When Cooley received the news at the Texas Ranger camp where his Ranger Company was based, he broke into uncontrollable crying, which quickly turned to anger. Cooley blamed Worley for Williamson's death, believing that he was in cahoots with the Germans, as Worley was of German descent. However, he waited for indictments to be passed down from the court against those responsible for Williamson's death, but when none came, he took matters into his own hands. Cooley went to Worley's home, where Worley was working on his well with a helper. Cooley shot and killed Worley on sight. He then scalped him, and displayed the scalp as a prize to the Germans. Cooley then killed German cattleman Carl Bader. By that time gunman Johnny Ringo had joined Cooley, along with several others. Two of Ringo's friends, Moses Baird and George Gladden, were ambushed shortly thereafter by a posse led by Sheriff John Clark, during which Baird was killed and Gladden seriously wounded. That posse included Peter Bader, brother to Cooley's second victim, Carl Bader.
Johnny Ringo and a friend named Bill Williams rode boldly into Mason, Texas on September 25, 1875, riding up in front of the house of James Cheyney, the man who led Gladden and Baird into the ambush. As Cheyney came out, both Ringo and Williams shot and killed him. The two then rode to the house of Dave Doole, and called him outside, but when he came out with a gun, they fled back into town. Four days later, Scott Cooley and John Baird, brother to Moses Baird, then killed German cowboy Daniel Hoerster, and wounded Germans Peter Jordan and Henry Plueneke. The German cattlemen then retaliated, hanging two men they suspected had assisted Cooley. The next day Texas Rangers arrived, finding the town in chaos, and Cooley and his faction gone. Major John B. Jones of the Texas Rangers dispatched three parties to pursue Cooley and his followers. The next day local Sheriff John Clark dispatched a posse of deputies to arrest Bill Coke, suspected of assisting Cooley. Coke was located and arrested, but allegedly "escaped" while on the way to town. Coke was never seen again, and it is suspected that the posse executed him. Charley Johnson, a friend to Bill Coke, then appeared in town looking for blacksmith William Miller, who had been a member of the posse that arrested Coke. He found Miller at his workplace, and shot him down. Badly wounded, Miller was saved only by his wife running outside and throwing herself toward him, at which point Johnson simply walked away.
By this time, killings were almost random. There was no local law enforcement to speak of, as the sheriff was obviously supporting the German cattlemen, and no arrests had been made against either side short of the arrest of Bill Coke. The Texas Rangers were also doing little to help matters, as many were friends to Scott Cooley. Frustrated, Major Jones asked that if any of them felt they could not perform their duty by pursuing Cooley, they should step forward. Seven of them did so, willing to accept discharges rather than to pursue Cooley. The Texas Governors office was by this time receiving letters in support of Cooley, stating the local sheriff was in support of the German cattlemen, which was filtering down on Major Jones, prompting him to act swiftly.
At the end of December, 1875, Cooley and Ringo were arrested by Sheriff A. J. Strickland for threatening the life of Burnet County, Texas Deputy Sheriff John J. Strickland. They later escaped from the Lampasas County, Texas jail, with the help of friends, but their arrests essentially stopped the violence. Cooley later escaped a posse near the Llano River, fleeing into Blanco County, Texas, and was never officially seen again. He is believed to have either been wounded by that posse and died shortly thereafter, or to have died due to what was referred to as "brain fever" shortly thereafter. He is believed to have been hiding out at the Nimitz Hotel in Fredericksburg, Texas at the time. However, neither of the reported death scenarios has ever been confirmed.
Scott Cooley (1845-1876?) - Born in 1845, Cooley was an honorable man for the first 30 years of his life and served as a Texas Ranger but that would later change when he got involved in the Mason County War and befriended notorious outlaw, Johnny Ringo. Born in Texas in 1845, Cooley was unofficially adopted and raised by a rancher named Tim Williamson, who, along with his wife, nursed him through Typhoid as a child. Cooley grew up to have tremendous respect for the couple, which would later come into play at the eruption of the Mason County War.
As a young man, he joined the Texas Rangers, serving in Captain Cicero R. Perry's Company D, and earned recognition for his relentless pursuit of outlaws. However, by 1875, he had resigned his position and was farming and ranching near Manardville, Texas. During this time, he and his benefactor, Tim Williamson, made two cattle drives to Kansas.
Cooley's life changed on May 13, 1875 when his friend, Tim Williamson was arrested by Deputy Sheriff John Worley on the suspicion of cattle rustling. While Worley escorted Williamson to jail, an angry mob of German cattlemen abducted the prisoner and shot him to death. This incident marked the beginning of the Mason County War in Texas, that pitted the German cattlemen against the native-born Texans. Scott Cooley blamed Worley for Williamson's death, believing him to have been in collusion with the German ambushers. However, he waited for the ambushers to be arrested, but when no indictments were made against them, he took matters into his own hands. Johnny RingoHe soon recruited several men to help him, including John and Mose Beard, George Gladden, and Johnny Ringo and began to avenge the death of Tim Williamson.Cooley and his "posse" first went to Worley's home where he found the deputy working on his well with an assistant, who had been lowered over the side. Cooley shot Worley dead, and the well worker, clinging to the rope, tumbled to the bottom of the well. Cooley then cut scalped Worley, proudly displaying his prize to the Germans. They then killed Peter Bader, who was believed to have been Williamson's killer, before tracking down murdering another man named Daniel Hoerster, whom they suspected of having been part of the ambush group. The Germans retaliated when a posse led by Sheriff John Clark, ambushed Moses Baird and George Gladden, killing Baird and seriously wounding Gladden. The posse included Charles Bader, brother to Cooley's second victim, Peter Bader.>Cooley and his allies then began to kill a number of the ambushers, which was retaliated by the hanging of two of Cooley's confederates. The killing continued in both directions for the next several months and the Texas Rangers did little, as many of them were friends of Cooley's.
Finally in December, 1875, Scott Cooley and Johnny Ringo were arrested by Sheriff A. J. Strickland, but they later escaped from the Lampasas County, Texas jail, with the help of friends.
Cooley escaped from a posse at the Llanno River and was thought to have fled into Blanco County where he was sheltered by friends and died a short time later, supposedly of brain fever. Only a few minor gunmen were ever charged, one of which was Johnny Ringo, but he was acquitted. He would later turn up later in Tombstone, Arizona to tangle with the likes of Wyatt Earp.
Nora Williamson's Timeline
Burnet, Burnet County, Texas, United States
January 6, 1900
Age 33
Mason, Mason County, Texas, United States


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Apple features Lamsa app under 'Best New Apps & Games'
Lamsa, the Arabic edu-tainment (education & entertainment) app for children, has been selected and featured by Apple as one of the "Best New Apps & Games" on their app store for kids.
Apple regularly chooses excellent apps to be featured in a special distinct space on their app stores, based on many criteria including how great an app is, how user-friendly is its interface, the quality of its content, and more.
Apple has showcased Lamsa in its kids' category's home page across leading MENA markets which will allow parents to easily find and download Lamsa for their children. Today, Lamsa is featured in more than 40 places and on the home pages of 8 countries.
Lamsa is an app which offers Arabic-speaking parents and children a wide variety of Arabic edu-tainment content including animated stories, interactive games, vivid drawings and pictures, and captivating videos. Lamsa focuses on offering state of the art, interactive content which revolves around the Arabic language, values, heritage, and culture. To expose children to different and interesting writing styles, some of the stories are written by renowned Arab children stories' writers. Some other stories are written by Lamsa's creative team.
"We are happy to see that the tremendous efforts that have been put in Lamsa to create a top-notch Arabic app have resulted in Apple's featuring of Lamsa and making it easier for parents to find and download this unique app for their children," commented Badr Ward, CEO of Lamsa. "Apple's trust and confidence in Lamsa makes the team behind Lamsa work even harder on delivering value to consumers."
It's noteworthy to mention that as part of Lamsa's ongoing enhancements, Lamsa has revamped and redesigned its interface to become more child-friendly which would allow children to more easily navigate and use the application to learn new things and have fun at the same time.
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Roger Daltrey Interview by Barbara Charone
LONDON — "I don't think Tommy held the band back—it's just that nobody wanted to listen to what else we were doing. Who's Next holds up much better, but nobody wanted to take it seriously because it was just nine songs and no great thing about a bloody spastic."
The speaker is Who lead singer Roger Daltrey, the "bloody spastic" from the film version of the group's 1969 rock saga about the deaf, dumb and blind pinball wizard. He's in the canteen of Shepperton Studios in Middlesex, a London suburb, where he's taking a lunchtime break from the final day's shooting of Lisztomania, his second film for director Ken Russell. A few minutes ago, as spacesuited composer Franz Liszt, he was in a silver space capsule, plummeting toward earth and an enormous inflatable lady dressed in red satin knickers and racy black lace. But now, after shedding his fancy outfit for well-worn denims, his mind is "miles and miles and miles" away from the morning's work, focused instead on the Who and their recent difficulties.
"The problems started before the Tommy film," he said. "It's us, we take ourselves too seriously, that's the main problem. It got to the point where it wasn't fun anymore."
So there was a year of group inactivity, during which time bassist John Entwistle recorded Mad Dog with Ox, drummer Keith Moon cut Two Sides of the Moon and Daltrey released Ride a Rock Horse, the most recent of their solo projects. But the Who are back together and trying again. They're putting the final touches on their next album; with Glyn Johns producing, it's scheduled for a late September or early October release. And they're looking ahead toward a tour of the States, perhaps in November.
"I'd love to see the Who back on the road as a good rock & roll band," Daltrey said between bites of roast chicken. "I won't try to hide the fact that we are having problems. On the surface, the group vehicle seems to have found its limitations."
That feeling came, in part, from a sound that the group locked itself into, Daltrey explained. "We got drowned in synthesizers in Quadrophenia [their 1973 autobiographical concept album]. That was my main argument; you'll never get the Who to play like machines. We're not robots." At times during their 1973 tour, tapes of synthesizers and horns were used and the Who would often find themselves performing out of sync with the tapes. "It's down to us. If you want to add musicians, then it's not the Who. We've outlasted everyone because kids want to see the Who, these four people. You can't just turn it on and off. Our audience wouldn't put up with it if the Who went onstage like Pink Floyd with an incredible light show and stood there like four dead people that sounded great. But Pete [Townshend] seems to want to get better immediately when nothing has changed, so what do you do?
"Rock & roll got caught up in technology. It took an enormous leap between 1964 and 1974, and suddenly it's got nowhere to go. Rock isn't going to change and you can't let it die. That's why being flexible is so important. At the moment the Who isn't very flexible."
A return to the basics seems to be the answer now. The new album features less reliance on synthesizers, nor is it a concept album. Townshend, the least visible member in recent months, spent most of the spring composing the songs — they're in the rowdier vein of Who's Next, a 1971 release that Daltrey apparently favors over the group's concept albums.
Daltrey seems to have prepared himself for the Who's return to their guitar-smashing roots; his Ride a Rock Horse features the raunchiness of the early Who. "This album is more the way I sing," he said. "When I did the first album [Daltrey], everyone said, 'Oh, Daltrey's gone soft.' But that was just one side of me that got overshadowed in the Who. This one has more balls on it.
"What I tried to do is get all my influences on the album — me old soul days, the whole flower power period, influences like Otis Redding, the Beach Boys and Stevie Wonder. Of course," he smiled, "the Who stinks all the way through it.
"As usual, I didn't write any of the songs. But if I can't write, at least I can expose other artists [Russ Ballard, Paul Korda and Philip Goodhand-Tait contributed songs to Rock Horse, while Daltrey featured tunes co-written by then unknown Leo Sayer]. I could have produced the album myself but it wouldn't have been as good as what Russ did. You've got to get that something else."
As he put on his silver costume and returned to the space capsule for the afternoon's shooting, Daltrey repeated that the Who would also have to continue looking for that "something else" to "get that energy back." But he remained optimistic: "Once we get down to it, we'll find new boundaries."
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Imagine my total disgust after waiting all these years for Kirby's In The Days Of The Mob only to get the book and see that DC totally ruined it with the absolute brain dead decision to cover the art with a God awful brownish tint!
As a result Kirby's art is muddied over and the detail in the art is covered up? Who in the world made such a bone headed decision? They ruined the book!
The never before released issue #2 looks absolutely fantastic, the way the entire book should have looked!
Someone, anyone, should demand and I do mean demand that DC fix this travesty! In The Days Of The Mob is some of Kirby's best work and deserves a better treatment than this. Don't get me wrong, the hardcover is excellent, the major bigtime problem and mistake is the brownish tint used for issue #1!
Please DC fix this problem!
If you guys here at What If have any pull with DC, please I'm even begging you, please talk with them and let them know that the brownish tint makes issue #1 look totally DULL AND BORING!
What an absolutely horrible, terrible decision, In The Days Of The Mob could have really been something special!


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In end of Jan 2012, Estee Lauder released a bold Pure Color Topaz collection for Summer 2012. It was inspired by the warm, sun-bleached tones of the desert. Think yellows, browns, soft glistering shades. This limited edition makeup collection features a mosaic of sublime bronze, taupe and sand dune shades with hints of sparkle in it.
"Conceived by Estee Lauder Creative Makeup Director Tom Pecheux, pieces of the Topaz collection debuted at the Derek Lam Spring 2012 show where Pecheux complimented the clean minimalist fashion with a dreamy, warm look of shimmering eyes highlighted in yellow, lightly bronzed contoured cheeks and a sheer golden lip that captured the mood of the season."
I received three items from the limited edition collection – Estee Lauder Pure Color Topaz Mosaic Eyeshadow Palette, Estee Lauder Pure Color Nail Polish and Estee Lauder Pure Color Lip gloss, for some reason all are very fitting for Autumn in my opinion.
Here it is the limited edition Estee Lauder Pure Color Five Color Eyeshadow Palette in Topaz Mosaic (RRP AUD$90). It is a mix of five sun-drenched neutral desert tones with a refreshingly pop of citron yellow at the center. Combining neutral bronze, taupe, sand dune with a pop of yellow for a strong yet invitingly warm eye. The citron yellow works as an illuminator or as a highlighter for a golden halo effect. Just a note though, the whole palette comes with specks of shimmer in it even though it isn't obvious in the above picture.
Pigment wise, these shadows are medium and are buildable. I especially love the top left shade a pinkish beige colour that really brightens and compliments my eye and the citron yellow. Both shades are rarely found in eye shadow palettes they are both a keeper!
Estee Lauder Pure Color gloss in Citron Kiss (limited edition, RRP AUD$42) is an ultra sheer sun kissed shade that dresses lips with golden particle pearls for a shiny natural look. As I'm all for bold lip colours, this one compliments by locking in my lipstick and keeping my lips moist.
As for the nails, I love the Estee Lauder Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Teal Topaz (limited edition, RRP AUD$38), definitely the highlight of the collection for me. Such a bold blue-green turquoise shade that compliments all type of skin tone and is a breathe of freshness to my nail polish collection. Looks awesome on toes too.
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