text:
|Deviant Login
|Join deviantART for FREE
|Take the Tour
Sacred Sensei8:40 PM 5/13/2009
Okie so I actually started writing this in my math class...cause I was bored 8D God I hate that class D< Anyway...to clear things up this will be AU (I guess) basically in this version of TFA Yoketron didn't die when all the protoforms were taken. He was just seriously hurt, but taken to a medic quickly so he didn't offline X3
Anyway so yea since Yoketron is alive in this fic Prowl and Jazz come to see him, they bring Nightflash along as well since he's a young teenager and needs guidance, plus he's always wanted to meet Yoketron >w< So there ya go! BTW there's implied slash between Jazz and Prowl <3
Anyway...FIC TIEM NAO 8D
Sacred Sensei
Nightflash visibly trembled as he, Jazz and Prowl stood in front of the huge wooden doors, which led into the famous dojo. The young mech looked back at his two friends and stammered, "I-I don't think I-I'm ready for t-this." Two hands settled on a purple shoulder; one cool and steady, the ot
Treats for a Mother8:03 PM 5/8/2009
Mother's Daaaaay 8D Well since my good friend, Yodana, wrote this cute drabble for Mother's Day I decided to do one of my own >w<
So first things first; Freefall is 7 and Nightflash is 3 (in human years of course). And just in case you guys haven't read Yodana's drabble Skywarp birthed Freefall, so 'Warp is like his mother, whereas Blurr had Nightflash, so Blurr is like a mother to him. Ya hope that makes sense XD
Anyway! On with it~!
Treats for a Mother
It was the day before Mother's Day and Freefall and Nightflash were having a hard time thinking of ways they could show their appreciation to their respective mother's.
"W-What about dhose c-candy fhings dat y-you like, Fweefall?" Nightflash asked. Freefall blinked as he processed the question then quickly sprung to his feet. A huge smile graced his white face as he exclaimed, "That's it, 'Flash! I know mom and dad LOVE those yummy truffles!"
Nightflash giggled, happy to he
Brotherhood8:39 AM 4/13/2009
Drabble after Nightflash is born (which he's still not born yet in the RP XD) and Freefall sleeps with him in his little crib~ Cuteness ensues and everyone dies 8D JK! XDD Btw just as a bit of back round information, Freefall wishes for a little brother on his fifth birthday (which is coming up) and so Blurr and Skywarp get busy (hehehe >3) and thus Nightflash is born! This would be sometime after Nightflash is already born so hes old enough to the point where he can barely just use baby talk X3 Anywaaay on with it >3<
Freefall was so glad to finally have a little brother to play with! Of course Nightflash was still too young to really do much but eat and sleep, but still Freefall spent as much time as he could with his little brother.
The sapphire seeker was so amazed at how unbelievably tiny Nightflash was compared to him and many times he feared that Nightflash would break if he so much as held him wron
The Chapter of Amethyst prt211:11 PM 5/10/2009
Okie here's the second chappy and this time Nightflash is interacting with Optimus's team ;3 Hope you guys enjoy >3<
In this chapter Nightflash is around 1 - 2 years old still pretty young but he's speaking somewhat now
The Chapter of Amethyst
Bulkhead / Nightflash
Nightflash had never once feared the green giant that was known as Bulkhead. He was always eager to be picked up and held in the safety of someone's arms. Bulkhead's arms were huge, warm and inviting; even if he didn't have the proper servos Nightflash didn't care.
The two mechs, one tiny the other massive, sat on the couch together. Bulkhead had the small violet bot held up close to his enormous chassis, stroking Nightflash's back gently. A soft whine emitted from Nightflash's vocalizer as he squirmed around until he was lying on his back in the green mech's hand.
"Comfy, little guy?" Bulkhead asked with a smile. H
The Chapter of Amethyst prt310:27 PM 5/19/2009
Ffffff forgive my lateness and fail again D: I couldn't find any decent prompts I wanted to use for Nightflash's interactions with the seekers X_X So I finally picked up my dictionary and just flipped thru pages until I found a word that stood out to me
Again 'Flash is 1 - 2 years old (human years), so he can speak somewhat X33
The Chapter of Amethyst
Thundercracker / Nightflash
As being a part of Starscream, Thundercracker had gained most of his vain nature and not to mention his temper. He was quick to anger and slow to pacify. But it was hard to stay irritated with the young purple sparkling. Those adorable cerulean optics would always peer up at him in the most pathetically cute way, all shy and fearful of the shouts that hid just behind Thundercracker's teeth.
Those same optics looking at him in that way now...Even though Nightflash had accidently spilled his energon all
The Chapter of Amethyst prt11:01 PM 4/29/2009
All righty, sorry for the lateness but I finally kicked my aft into gear and decided I should get to writing drabbles with mine and Yodana's newly born sparkling, Nightflash :3 These will be just like the Freefall ones, but all the prompts are different since lol I didn't want to use the same prompts and sound repetitive
Anyway in here Nightflash's age ranges from newborn to about one-year-old >3< Annnd enough of my rambling on with the cuteness!
The Chapter of Amethyst
Part 1
Blurr / Skywarp / Nightflash
Butterfly Kisses
Nightflash was such an easy sparkling to take care of. He was very quiet and hardly ever fussed, unless something or someone frightened him. The little purple mech was a happy and cautious sparkling, most of the time.
Now that this was their second time at having a sparkling, Blurr and Skywarp were much more confident. One day Blurr had been researching
Freefall's Sparkling Book ch410:56 AM 5/11/2009
Yuuuus 8D I finally decided to kick my lazy aft into gear and write another chapter of Freefall's Sparkling Book >3< Of course in this chapter he's about 5 (in human years) like in mine and Yodana's RP ;D He's already gotten kidnapped by Megatron but isn't friends with Lugnut and Blitzy like in the RP. He'll be encountering the Decepticons now >D
Freefall's Sparkling Book
Chapter 4
Megatron / Freefall / bad touch
Freefall squirmed as rough hands grabbed at him, denting his little wings in the process. He cried out as those large fingers pinched his small wings and his optics shuttered tightly. It hurt...everything hurt.
"Stop! P-Please stop!" The small flier shouted. A sharp, sadistic grin spread across the hulking tyrant's face. He pulled Freefall up close to his face and hissed, "If you obey me I'll stop." The blue seeker struggled and wailed, little white claws trying to rake down Megatron's arms. This touch...i
What's After Life?10:53 PM 5/23/2009
While talking to Yodana after we both watched TFA Endgame prt2 (and after we cried and raged about the ending and Prowl's death) she brought up something that really made me think. Yodana said that her only consolation about Prowl's death was that he was finally reunited with Yoketron <3
So in honor of that beautiful, amazing ninjabot we all know and love this fic is dedicated to Prowl. It shows my take on how he would feel on dying and what he experiences in the after life. Also the context can be taken as slashy or not. You choose.
What's After Life?
Dying did not hurt as much as I thought it should, rather it was a creeping numbness that stole the life from my joints. That numbness spread through my chassis and up to my head, until soon all I could see was an endless stretch of black. It was neither cold nor warm in that space. I felt as though I floated there for all eternity, as though I had always been here.
This bla
The Tales Of Moewarp Part 48/29/08
This is another installment of Moewarp (Skywarp) drabbles :3 I really was intending to do a Girlscream one but I don't know her real name D8 And forgive me if these prompts are a little lame, couldn't come up with anything X_x
The Tales Of Moewarp Part 4
Skywarp / Starscream / favorite
"You've always been my favorite, 'Warp~" The said purple seeker looked up at Starscream with awe clear in his red optics.
"R-Really?" He stammered, snuggling closer to his fellow seeker's chassis. Starscream smiled at him, petting his helm fondly as he pressed a kiss to Skywarp cheek.
"Always~" He purred.
Skywarp / Sunstorm (Suckupscream) / compliment
Honestly out of all his brothers Skywarp could say he truly liked two of them. The first was Starscream and second was Sunstorm. Where as Starscream gave him unconditional love and affectionate, (of course not in front of everybody, but that was okay) Sunstorm would lavish him wi
Babysit 8Perceptor was scared no, not scared, terrified. He didnt know what was going on. First his moms gone, then Ratchet is hurt and now this mech is back and wont leave him alone. Perceptor was trembling, but he didnt dare make a sound. The mech holding him smiled and stroked Perceptors helm.
Calm down little one, youll be fine.
Meanie . The mech forcefully yanked another wire but didnt pull it out. Perceptor whimpered, unable to do anything else, moving closer to the mech.
Good sparkling, dont talk back.
The dark hallway opened up to another dark room. Perceptor was forced into a chair, energon bonds tied to his wrists and legs. He whimpered and struggled, receiving another painful yank to the wire.
Sir, transmission coming in.
Good, put it threw.
There was a few seconds of static, then the picture cleared. The screen showed a somber looking mech. His helm was
Babysit 5Ratchet knew Perceptor had a curious spark, but his intelligence was another story. Whenever Perceptor meet someone new, he'd gesture for paper and pen. Ratchet asked why, Perceptor would merely say "Movement." Apparently, Perceptor could tell a mech's personality by their gestures to get the material. Ratchet, for example, was authoritative but didn't forcefully yank that pad away so he was also in charge so no one would disagree with him. Perceptor wouldn't talk a lot for the fact he would listen and pick up words easier than any sparkling (thankfully for Ratchet, none of them had been curse). But Perceptor's vocal wasn't fully developed, so he could only say three to four words total.
"Ratchet treat!" Perceptor, being carried, reached towards an energon stand.
"Alright, alright, we'll get something. But, we're sharing."
They sat down, Perceptor in Ratchet's lap, waiting for their ride home. Ratchet would reach in the small bag and hand one small circular energon goodie to Perceptor.
Babysit 9Read Author's Note
The Autobot stopped, gestured Ratchet to stay put, and disappeared. Holding a deeply recharging Perceptor, Ratchet listen to the mechs retreating footsteps. Mirage had quickly run through what had happened so far.
Garn had picked up the Directors transmission and had attempted to end it. One thing lead to another and Garn was hopefully in the Pit. Mirages group (Ratchets rescue party) was distracting Avon until the trio was able to get out.
Mirage reappeared, startling Ratchet. Ok, we have a clear shot, but we need to keep quiet. Do you think .
Right, right, do you think hell stay in recharge?
Im saying yes, but hell be quiet if he does wake up.
Mirage nodded and crouched forward, Ratchet right behind him. The entered, what Ratchet presumed, the storage room. Boxes and creates were piled high allowing the two mechs to hide easily. They reached
The Squires Tournament Part 1Running through the morning streets of Iaconia, young Bumblebee moved his legs as fast as he could. The sun was just peeping over the tall towers of the city and the young yellow mech almost cried out in fury as the city slowly began to glow with the light of the newly born sun. That blasted femme forgot to wake him up and now he was running late. Really late. He was still munching on his ener-grapes and was polishing his armour with the cloth from his tunic. He squeezed past gossiping maids, jumped over workers and slipped through back alleys. They all scolded him or even laughed but most of them wished him luck.
Today was a very important day.
"I'm gonna win today!" He declared.
"I will become the Prince's Squire!"
He was running so fast he ran straight in the Lord Medic, Ratchet, the royal family's own personal medic. His assitant, Arcee, squeaked with surprise as her master and the young yellow mech fell to the floor along with all the supplies they had just picked up.
"Dam kids! W
No Pets AllowedSummary: Bluestreak has a spark of gold, everyone knows that. That's not always a good thing, though
Characters: Bluestreak, Prowl, Jazz
Genre: Humor
Rating: K
Ever since Prowl found Bluestreak in a pitiable state back at the Neutral Zone on Cybetron, he had made it his personal goal to train the young one and help him become the mech he was meant to be. He had also meant to treat the particular matter in a professional way, but he had soon realised that that was impossible. In time, Bluestreak had earned a soft spot in the tactician's spark, changing their instructor/ trainee dynamic to that of a mentor/ protégé or rather, as Jazz insisted, that of an older brother watching out for his little brother. Indeed, there were times that he felt he couldn't deny Bluestreak anything, just so he could see the young one smile. Primus knew Bluestreak had already suffered enough.
Still, even Prowl had to set limits.
The Last of the Pure ChIIChapter II : Introduction
Optimus stared down at the data-chips he had been reviewing, dark optics shuttered in exasperation.
Ratchet had held the surviving sparkling in the med-bay since they had found him a few orns ago, not allowing in any mech except First Aid and Wheeljack. Even Optimus himself had been regarded with a fierce glare and a stern dent to the helm from the veteran medic's 'negotiating' wrench.
He fingered the dent pensively, the silence that hung in the warm air of Artemis I so thick you could cut it with an energon blade.
All of his Autobot troops had stopped by his office at one point or another, questioning the gallant leader about the whereabouts of the last sparkling. Is Ratchet ever going to let us see him? Where was he to go? Was he even still alive?
Optimus had contacted Ultra Magnus after the discovery of the tiny sparkling, updating him with the details of the search. It was decided that since there were no sparklings left, save Bumblebee,
A new Friendship EpilougeMay waited patiently on the front step of her house. Everything had calmed down since the incident and May had been to the doctor to check on her shoulder. The doctor had said that she would have some tissue scaring but other then that all that was needed was time to allow her shoulder blade to heel. Replacing the crude sling May's arm was placed in a cast and put into a more efficient sling. Ever since she had gotten home the teen was forced to take it easy and would not be aloud to do any physical activity.
School was back in session and much to her surprise, she was very excited. Grinning, May leaned back and admired the sky. To prepare herself for her future life May had been practicing getting up far earlier in the morning than need be so she would have plenty of time to get to class. The sun was brightly shining in the crisp September sky, gigantic fluffy ivory clouds lazily floated through the air. Wearing a navy sweatshirt and light blue jeans the teen watched as autumn leaves
Stray Chapter 3Megatron woke up, pleased that the first thing he saw was the pretty yellow cat still lying under him. He was sleeping soundly, his body rising and falling with every breathe he took. He licked the small cats head, causing the fur there to spike up.
Taking the time to get a really good look at the cat, Megatron realized how skinny he was. He could even see his ribs sticking out a little bit making him wonder when the last time he ate was.
Poor thing, Megatron thought giving him another lick.
Realizing he was a bit hungry himself Megatron got up, being careful not to wake the cat, then went to go find food for them. Before he left be pushed some large boxes in front of the door of the room in case his new pet tried to escape. Megatron just hoped he would be okay until he got back.
Bumblebee woke up a while later, wondering where Megatron was and why his head was wet.
Ewww, Bumblebee wailed when he realized it was drool, rubbing his head agai
TFA: NBB Chapter 8Both Prowl and Blurr regretted pushing Bumblebee to explain his past. They had just wanted to know what had caused him so much pain, but they may have caused him more.
Come on Blurr, Prowl said, It would be best if we left Bumblebee alone for a while.
Are you crazy, Blurr asked. My Bumblebee is out there crying and you want me to leave him alone? What if there are more Starscream clones? What if Bumblebee is so depressed that he hurts himself? What if he gets raped? What if he hates us forever? What if he gets lost? What if .
Alright I get it, Prowl said annoyed. Bumblebee will be fine.
They heard a sudden scream that sounded like Bumblebee. Blurr gave Prowl a look then ran in the direction of the scream. Prowl tried to catch up to Blurr, but had a hard time doing it.
Blurr arrived at the spot and saw that Bumblebee was knocked out and in the arms of a green mech about the same size as Bee.
Youre W
Hand in the Cookie Jar9:38 AM 5/27/2009
Lol okie I was inspired to write this piece of funny because of a picture that I'll show you all at the end XD Thanks as always to my wonderful wifey who keeps inspiring me >3< This is for youuuuu~! <33
Hand in the Cookie Jar
"F-Freefall, we shouldn't b-be doing this."
"Don't worry so much, 'Flash. It'll be fine."
"Y-Yea but...b-but what if someone w-walks in?"
"We'll just run then. Now hush."
The two young mechs whipped their heads around to see their parents standing in the door way, frowns on their faces. They had been caught. Freefall pulled a handful of energon cookies out of the jar and grabbed his brother's hand as he cried, "Run'Flashrun!" Nightflash and Freefall ran from the room, laughing and shrieking as their parents chased after them.
"Putallthosecookiesback!" Blurr shouted as he sprinted after his two speedy children.
Ultra Magnus and Sentinel roll
The Journal Portal
Browse Journals
deviantART [dee·vee·un'nt·ART]
Keep in Touch!
A two-time Community Volunteer for the deviantART Related category, Anne is well-known as a positive, helpful force. She is the community's resident expert when it comes to CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), and her personal gallery offers a wide variety of tutorials for new and experienced coders alike. In addition, each winter she hosts a calendar project encouraging members to create Journal designs for all to use, bringing more creativity to the community.
It is with immense gratitude that we acknowledge Anne as the recipient of the Deviousness Award for October 2014. Read More
|Sta.sh Submit


text:
Select () or exclude () categories to narrow your recipe search.
As you select categories, the number of matching recipes will update.
Find exactly what you're looking for with the web's most powerful recipe filtering tool.
1/8 Photos of Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins (Like Starbucks)
Prep Time:
Cook Time:
20 mins
30 mins
These delicious muffins are very close to the kind you can get at Starbucks. If you want to cut back on the fat, substitute some or all of the oil with natural unsweetened applesauce.
Serves: 24
Units: US | Metric
Serving Size: 1 (74 g)
Servings Per Recipe: 24
Beat the back-to-school blues with these genius tricks.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
question: where do you hang the smoker probe?
I had been hanging mine above the top grate in the bullet smoker til I realized that after I placed the pizza the probe showed a vast drop in the temp by 50 degrees or so. I do realize that the pizza on the whole blocked much of the heat coming up from below, but that revelation got me thinking that I had been reading my temp sensor the wrong way. it would be a good explanation to why most of the meat reached the ITs faster than others (ie. my tri tips being done in an hour or less here).


text:
Entries tagged with: Elton John
Jessie Ware now selling tickets for NYC show, says she is not like Kate Bush (who has a new BBC documentary)
Jessie Ware at Flow Fest 2014 (more by Dominick Mastrangelo)
We mentioned not long ago that to get tickets to Jessie Ware's upcoming tour you had to enter via a ballot on her website. The NYC show happens on October 28 at Brooklyn Masonic Temple, and it turns out they've actually decided to release some regular tickets to the show that you can purchase. Tickets for NYC go on sale Wednesday (8/27) at 10 AM.
The shows are in support of Jessie's upcoming album, which we recently posted a new remix from. The album can now be pre-ordered on iTunes.
Jessie also recently spoke to NME about the Kate Bush comparisons she's gotten:
It's a massive compliment to be compared to her. I don't think I'm anything like Kate Bush. I mean, I just... I'm not there yet. She inspires me. I love the femininity in her voice and the way she uses it but I don't really see how I'm like her. But there's definitely been influence from Kate in some of the more high-registered stuff for this album ['Tough Love']. I definitely think on this album I've been like, "Let's make it a bit more Kate".Jessie also mentions in the interview that she has a ticket to Kate's first live dates in 35 years, which begin this Tuesday, August 26 (all at London's Hammersmith Apollo). Don't take any pictures, Jessie!
I just think the way she puts across a song with such emotion and feeling, there's nobody quite like her.
In other Kate Bush news, BBC recently aired an hour-long documentary where they talk to St. Vincent, Bat for Lashes, Elton John, Bret Anderson (Suede), comedian Steve Coogan and more. It's really good and can be watched below...
Continue reading "Jessie Ware now selling tickets for NYC show, says she is not like Kate Bush (who has a new BBC documentary)"
Bonnaroo 2014 happened w/ Damon Albarn + Del & De La, Chaka Khan, Jack White, Zeppelin/Doors members, more
Jack White at Bonnaroo 2014 (photo by Brian Mansfield)
Bonnaroo went down over this past weekend with sets from Ice Cube, Kanye West, Sam Smith and so much more.
As always, legacy acts enjoyed a good showing at the festival. Elton John played the entire first side of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, gave a tribute to the late Casey Kasem, and brought out Ben Folds for a guest spot. Ben had also appeared a day earlier with The Flaming Lips during their set to cover Usher's "Love In This Club" (video below), a set which included Wayne Coyne playfully throwing some shade at Kanye's set from earlier in the festival, asking the crowd "Where's the press?"
Lionel Richie played a set that included everything from his time in the Commodores ("Brick House") to "All Night Long" to his Diana Ross collaboration "Endless Love." More legends graced the Bonnaroo stages when Chaka Khan made a surprise appearance during the Derek Trucks-led SuperJam on Friday and covered Led Zeppelin and Stevie Wonder. Also in that jam were blues legend Taj Mahal, Anthony Hamilton and once again, Ben Folds. Led Zeppelin member John Paul Jones himself appeared at the festival to sit in with bluesman Seasick Steve, which he has done before with Jack White.
Jack White, who we also just caught at Governors Ball, didn't play with John Paul Jones this time, but he did play his own set which included a cover of Zeppelin's "The Lemon Song." It also included calling Rolling Stone a "tabloid," ranting about Johnny Depp and Albert Einstein (watch out Kanye!), and otherwise him rocking out to cuts from his solo albums, Raconteurs, White Stripes, The Dead Weather, and a cover of Dick Dale's "Misirlou." Video and setlist from Jack's set, below.
Damon Albarn w/ De La Soul at Bonnaroo 2014 (photo by 97X)
Skrillex led a SuperJam too which involved Janelle Monáe, A$AP Ferg, Warpaint, Doors guitarist Robby Krieger, Mystikal, Damian Marley, and Thundercat, among others. The set was closed by none other than Ms. Lauryn Hill, who played "Killing Me Softly" a la Fugees, Bob Marley's "Jamming" (though not with Damian) and more. More old school big guns came out during Damon Albarn's set, which was split between Gorillaz, Blur, The Good the Bad & the Queen and solo material. De La Soul joined him for "Feel Good Inc." and Del The Funkee Homosapien for "Clint Eastwood", Setlist and videos are below, and check out pictures and more from his recent Irving Plaza show.
Elsewhere, Omar Souleyman, who couldn't make it to Northside Festival experienced no travel issues and played a set on Thursday night. James Blake also played and told Billboard while he was there that his new album is halfway done and will include collaborations with Kanye West, Justin Vernon and more. Arctic Monkeys, who were covered twice during the festival (by Sam Smith and MS MR), played their own set too and to a HUGE crowd, heavy on the AM stuff but with a little bit of their other four albums mixed in. What didn't happen, unfortunately, was the set by Broad City's stars that were supposed to perform in the Comedy Theatre but canceled their set.
Of course the huge festival had tons of other highlights too. Did you go? What were yours?
Videos and a few setlists from the fest, below...
Continue reading "Bonnaroo 2014 happened w/ Damon Albarn + Del & De La, Chaka Khan, Jack White, Zeppelin/Doors members, more"
...and it's Elton John, whose friend Billy Joel did it last year. Tickets don't go on sale till September but, just so you know, in case you're making plans already.
The Horrors covered Frankie Knuckles' "Your Love" (listen); The Obamas, Elton John & Summerstage offer tributes
We lost house music pioneer Frankie Knuckles earlier this month and tributes are still pouring in, none more notable than former Chicago resident and current man in charge President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. They released a condolence letter to Knuckles' family that read in part:
Frankie's work helped open minds and bring people together, blending genres to capture our attention and ignite our imaginations. He was a trailblazer in his field, and his legacy lives on in the city of Chicago and on dance floors across the globe.
You can see a photo of the letter below.
Meanwhile, the Elton John AIDS Foundation has set up the Frankie Knuckles Fund to support HIV information, testing and treatment. Says Sir Reg:
Frankie was such a lovely man and a great talent and his legacy provides a powerful voice to reach out to people, particularly men of colour, about their essential role in helping to create an AIDS-free future.In more musical news, The Horrors just covered Frankie Knuckles' classic single "Your Love" as part of a session for BBC DJ Zane Lowe. Recorded live at the Beeb's famed Maida Vale studios, you can stream that below as part of the whole session -- "Your Love" kicks in at the 18 minute mark. Perhaps they'll play it at their Converse Rubber Tracks show next week (which is now sold out).
And lastly, Summerstage is presenting "Whistle!: A Tribute to Frankie Knuckles" at Bed Stuy's Herbert Von King Park on June 22, featuring the Soul Summit DJs, DJ Kervyn Mark, and DJ Stormin' Norman. There will also be a screening of the director's cut of Hands to the Sky, a documentary about the outdoor house music scene. You can check out a trailer for that below...
Continue reading "The Horrors covered Frankie Knuckles' "Your Love" (listen); The Obamas, Elton John & Summerstage offer tributes"
Bonnaroo 2014 line-up announced! (Kanye West, Vampire Weekend, Arctic Monkeys, Nick Cave, Damon Albarn, Jack White, Elton John, Neutral Milk Hotel & more)
Bonnaroo 2013 (more by Katherine Hansen)
As mentioned, Bonnaroo 2014 happens June 12 - 15 in Manchester, TN. The fest has already been dropping hints as to who's going to play this year (Kanye and Elton John seem likely as headliners) but will finally spill the beans tonight via a web show called "Blam!" which airs at 9 PM EST on Bonnaroo.com (or an Xbox app). (Maybe you watched last year's with Weird Al Yankovich and Portugal the Man.) This year's announcement special is hosted by SNL's Taran Killam and Broad City's Hannibal Buress, with a "superjam" between The Flaming Lips and Ben Folds.
There's also a pre-Blam! web event from 7 - 9 PM EST featuring live cover song performances from Tenacious D, Kings Of Leon, Phish, My Morning Jacket, and others.
Or you can just check back here: we'll have the full Bonnaroo 2014 line-up in this post once its announced.
UPDATE (9 PM): Lineup now being announced and includes Kanye West, Elton John, Vampire Weekend, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Arctic Monkeys, Phoenix, Mastodon, Frank Ocean, The Flaming Lips, Neutral Milk Hotel, Meshuggah, Damon Albarn, Disclosure, Broken Bells, James Blake, Lionel Ritchie, Jack White, Deafheaven, Janelle Monae, CHVRCHES, Darkside, Phosphorescent, Cloud Nothings, Danny Brown, Cut Copy, Typhoon, Sam Smith, Pusha T, Warpaint, Those Darlins, Cass McCombs, Lauryn Hill, Chromeo, Dr. Dog, The Bouncing Souls, Classixx, First Aid Kit, Fitz and the Tantrums, Chance the Rapper, Ice Cube, Caveman, Washed Out, Real Estate, Rudimental, Ty Segall, Polica, A$AP Ferg, Little Dragon, Omar Souleyman, Lucero, Goat, Okkervil River, Jonathan Wilson, Wiz Khalifa, The Avett Brothers and MANY more.
Tickets go on sale Saturday (2/22) at noon.
Full lineup (spoiler: no Outkast) below...
Continue reading "Bonnaroo 2014 line-up announced! (Kanye West, Vampire Weekend, Arctic Monkeys, Nick Cave, Damon Albarn, Jack White, Elton John, Neutral Milk Hotel & more)"
Vampire Weekend @ Roseland in April (more by Robert Altman)
The Monday after Thanksgiving Weekend is looking to be Official Year-End List Day, as we've already got SPIN, and Paste, (plus ones from UK mags Q and Mojo) and now here's the one from elder rock statesman Rolling Stone, who have Vampire Weekend's Modern Vampires of the City in the top spot, with Kanye West's Yeezus at #2. RS' Top 10 also makes room for John Fogerty, Paul McCartney, Lorde and more. Haim are at #31 for those keeping score. You can check out their entire Top 50 LPs of 2013 list (which includes a couple EPs) below...
Rock legend Elton John has announced he is going on a tour, which hits NYC on December 3 and 4 at Madison Square Garden. This tour will follow the release of his latest (30th) album, The Diving Board, out today (9/24) via Capitol Records. Tickets to his MSG shows go on sale Friday (9/27) at 11 AM, and are currently on Chase cardmember presale.
All dates are listed, along with a couple videos from the new album, below...
Continue reading "Elton John -- 2013 Tour Dates (2 nights at MSG included)"
Queens of the Stone Age playing secret Brooklyn show, and 'Live on Letterman' and a NJ in-store (updated dates)
by Andrew Sacher
Desert rockers Queens of the Stone Age put out their new record, ...Like Clockwork, today (6/4) via Matador. It's their first album since 2007, their first with Dave Grohl, Nick Oliveri, and Mark Lanegan all together since Songs for the Deaf, and their first on an independent label since their debut. The record also features appearances from Alex Turner (Arctic Monkeys), Trent Reznor, Elton John, and others. And while the guest appearances aren't felt as strongly as ones on past albums, that doesn't hold the album back from being a very solid listen. Certain tracks (my personal favorite is "I Sat By The Ocean") rank among the band's best. A Spotify stream of the album and the video for "My God Is the Sun" are below.
In honor of the release, the band will be doing some celebrating in the NYC-area this week. First, on Wednesday (6/5), QOTSA will do a "Live On Letterman" concert, which will be taped in the Ed Sullivan Theater and air on CBS.com and VEVO at 9 PM that day.
The next day (6/6), they'll be doing an in-store at one of NJ's greatest record stores, Vintage Vinyl (you had to buy a record to get in and it "sold out" very quickly the day it was announced).
And finally, on Friday (6/7), they're doing a secret show in Brooklyn. We can't say much more than that, but if you click that link you'll see at least one record store is giving out 30 tickets (a number much lower than the capacity of the venue they're playing).
All dates are listed, along with that stream/video, below...
Continue reading "Queens of the Stone Age playing secret Brooklyn show, and 'Live on Letterman' and a NJ in-store (updated dates)"
No Bra opening for Savages at MHOW on 3/19 (more by Wyatt Marshall)
today in NYC
* Asssscat 3000 @ UCB
* Steve Beck @ The Stone
* Jomama Jones @ Joe's Pub
* Assaff Weisman @ The Stone
* Stephane Wrembel @ Barbes
* Creaghead & Company @ Union Hall
* Sean Moran's Small Elephant @ Barbes
* Education Reform, #1 Kid, Star Rover @ Glasslands
* Genghis Hans, Alex LaLiberte (of Vensaire) @ Ace Hotel
* Christina Courtin, Andrew James @ The Mercury Lounge
* The Suite Unraveling, Manner, Jamaican Queens @ Pianos
* Yellow Dogs, Bugs in the Dark, Oceanographer @ Brooklyn Bowl
* The Sea The Sea, Daniel Shuman, Dime Drop @ Pete's Candy Store
* Boats!, The New Rochelles, Weird Womb, Eleanor @ Death By Audio
* Haybaby, Dangerous Ponies, Slutever, Raccoon Fighter @ Big Snow
* The Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black, No Bra, Youthquake @ Santos Party House
* Hairy Sands, The Monte De Rosas Band, George Sand, Hello Lovers @ Cake Shop
* Unstoppable Death Machines, Respect Mtns., Laughters, Fake Hooker @ Silent Barn
* The Jeffrey Lewis & Peter Stampfel Band, Glass Anchors, Debe Dalton @ Mercury Lounge
* Janeane Garofalo, W. Kamau Bell, Allison Castillo, Wyatt Cenac, A Brief View of the Hudson, Liam McEneaney @ The Bell House
Follow @BrooklynVegan on Twitter.
Follow @bvChicago for just Chicago stuff.
Also follow @bvAustin for just Austin stuff.
Be our friend on Facebook too, and BV Austin's friend on Facebook and BV Chicago's friend on Facebook.
Follow BrooklynVegan on instagram.
Queens of the Stone Age played a new song called "My God Is The Sun" at Lollapalooza Brazil last night. Check out that performance below (via Consequence of Sound). Perhaps it will appear on their new album, ...Like Clockwork, which is due out this June via Matador, and includes contributions from Dave Grohl, Nick Oliveri, Mark Lanegan, Trent Reznor, Elton John, Alex Turner, and others.
What else?
Frank Ocean, Miguel, Bjork, Mumford, Black Keys, Jack White & more win & perform at Grammys (videos)
Frank Ocean performing at 2013 Grammys
The 2013 Grammys went down last night (2/10), and here's a quick recap of some of the winners and videos of performances.
The big ones: Gotye took home Record of the Year for "Somebody That I Used To Know" (beating The Black Keys, Kelly Clarkson, fun., Frank Ocean, and Taylor Swift), Mumford & Sons won Album of the Year (beating The Black Keys, fun., Frank Ocean, and Jack White), and fun. took Song of the Year and Best New Artist (totally robbing Miguel's "Adorn" and "Call Me Maybe," and Frank Ocean (!), respectively). Other wins included Skrillex for Best Dance Recording (sorry Al Walser), The Black Keys for Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Song and Best Rock Album, Gotye for Best Alternative Music Album (beating Fiona Apple, Bjork, M83, and Tom Waits), Usher's "Climax" for Best R&B Performance, Beyonce's "Love On Top" for Best Traditional R&B Performance, Miguel's "Adorn" for Best R&B Song, Frank Ocean for Best Urban Contemporary Album, Robert Glasper Experiment for Best R&B Album, Jay-Z and Kanye West's "Niggas In Paris" for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song and their song, "No Church In The Wild" (feat. Frank Ocean and The-Dream) for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, Drake's Take Care for Best Rap Album, Dr. John's Dan Auerbach-produced Locked Down for Best Blues Album, Jimmy Cliff's Tim Armstrong-produced Rebirth for Best Reggae Album, Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross' The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo score for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media, Bjork's Biophilia for Best Recording Package, The Beach Boys' long-awaited The Smile Sessions for Best Historical Album, Black Keys singer/guitarist Dan Auerbach for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical, and Mumford and Sons' "Big Easy Express" for Best Long Form Music Video. There were many other categories too and you can check out the full list of winners HERE.
And of course, during the Awards Ceremony a number of artists gave performances, which you can watch videos of below. You can see Miguel and Wiz Khalifa doing "Adorn," Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z doing "Suit and Tie" and then JT doing "Pusher Love Girl," The Black Keys, Dr. John, and The Preservation Hall Jazz Band doing "Lonely Boy," Jack White doing "Freedom At 21" with his all-guy band (he also played "Love Interruption" with his all-girl band but no video of that at the moment), Frank Ocean doing "Forrest Gump" with a thematically appropriate visual backdrop, a big tribute to Levon Helm with Elton John, Mavis Staples, members of Mumford and Sons, Alabama Shakes, and others, and finally, LL Cool J, Chuck D, Z-Trip, Tom Morello, and Travis Barker doing "Whaddup" with a small piece of Beastie Boys' "No Sleep Til Brooklyn."
Continue reading "Frank Ocean, Miguel, Bjork, Mumford, Black Keys, Jack White & more win & perform at Grammys (videos)"
Q Magazine put out their Top 50 albums of 2012 list, choosing to do so in no particular order this year, making it more a pile than a list. Check out Q's picks in alphabetical order below.
The 2011 Tribeca Film Festival opening night announcement has been the buzz of the city for the past few weeks, with lots of questions circling about how New Yorkers can get a seat at the free outdoor screening of Cameron Crowe's documentary, The Union.Elton John announced today that he'll be playing at Ceasars in Vegas for at last another three years. Tickets for the first 16 shows go on sale April 25th.
Set to premiere at 8:15 pm on Wednesday, April 20, 2011, The Union chronicles the making of the 2010 album of the same name, a collaboration between pop icon Elton John and legendary rock 'n' roll keyboardist Leon Russell. Crowe is, of course, known for making classic music narratives, including Singles (1992) and Almost Famous (2000), and fans can't wait to see what he does in the documentary format with Elton and Leon.
We've been working hard on a plan for the opening night event, which will be co-sponsored by AOL, supported by Goldman Sachs, and hosted by Brookfield Properties, the owner of the World Financial Center, the location of the outdoor festivities. And special thanks to ESPN.
Here's the scoop:
• A TFF wristband is required to be seated at the event.
• Wristbands will be distributed to the public on a first-come, first-served basis on April 20 at 4:00 pm.
• The distribution site is the BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center--at the West Side Highway entrance, just north of Chambers. (See #4 on our Maps page.)
• There will be a limit of two wristbands per person.
• When you get your wristband, you will also get a list of details about how, when, and where to find your seat.
• The screening will begin at 8:15 pm on April 20.
• Details are still being firmed up, but programming at the Plaza may begin at approximately 7:30.
• Note: Venue access and capacity are at the discretion of the NYPD.
Continue reading "Elton John announces another Vegas residency, playing free NYC show tonight (here's how to get in)"
Tribeca Film Fest begins 4/20, tix on sale today, Elton John to perform live, lots of music-related films
As that little banner I grabbed off their site says, tickets go on AmEx presale today (4/12) for Tribeca Film Festival movies. To be more exact, starting at 11am, "Single Tickets on sale exclusively for American Express® Cardmembers (Online, Phone, and Ticket Outlets)." Tickets then go on sale to "downtown residents" starting at the same time on Sunday. General public can grab tickets starting Monday, April 18th.
Music-related films this year include Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest, Mama Africa (about Miriam Makeba), The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye, Crash&Burn, God Bless Ozzy Osbourne, Sing Your Song (about Harry Belafonte who will also be on hand for a conversation moderated by "noted broadcaster" Tavis Smiley), The Swell Season (a documentary about Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova and their film Once), The Union (about Elton John & Leon Russell), When the Drum is Beating (about Haiti's 20-member band Septentrional), Roadie (about a roadie for Blue Oyster Cult), and Talihina Sky: The Story of Kings of Leon.
Elton John will also be performing live on opening night, April 20th...
"The first big piece of news about the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival has broken, and it's a doozy. To open the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival, presented by American Express®, we've assembled some serious talent: award-winning director Cameron Crowe, seminal rock keyboardist Leon Russell, and Elton John, with the latter performing live on April 20!According to comments on the fest's blog, they're working out a wristband distribution system for the free concert.
What do these three men have in common? Well, in 2009, Elton John teamed up with his longtime idol Russell to make an album called The Union, produced by the legendary T-Bone Burnett. Director Crowe--himself an avid music fan, having explored the musician's life in such classics as Almost Famous and Singles--decided to film their collaborative process, from writing through recording. The result is a documentary of the same name, the world premiere of which will be shown as the opening night film on Wednesday, April 20, 2011.
"As a longtime fan of both artists, it was a pleasure to spend a year filming their collaboration," said Cameron Crowe. "We can't wait to show it to one of the greatest audiences in the world, the Tribeca Film Festival."
What's more, with this year being the 10th edition of the Festival, opening night will be a free, outdoor screening--as a sincere thank-you to the New York City community for its ongoing support. After the film screens at the North Cove at the World Financial Plaza, the legendary Elton John will perform live for the audience. How cool is that?...
....Details will follow about how YOU can join us on opening night. We can't wait to share The Union with you!" [Tribeca Film Fest]
Other special events include the Tribeca Drive-In with free films at the World Financial Center Plaza, and the April 30th Family Festival. A clip from "The Union" is below...
Continue reading "Tribeca Film Fest begins 4/20, tix on sale today, Elton John to perform live, lots of music-related films"
T Bone Burnett hosting multi-artist benefit concerts, Elton John & Leon Russell playing shows (dates)
T Bone Burnett will premiere The Speaking Clock Revue - a multi-artist concert extravaganza - on October 16 at the Wang Center in Boston and October 20 at the Beacon Theater in New York City. Both evenings of the Revue will feature performances by Elton John & Leon Russell, John Mellencamp, Elvis Costello, Gregg Allman, Ralph Stanley, Jeff Bridges, Punch Brothers, Karen Elson, and newcomers The Secret Sisters. In addition, Neko Case and Jim James from My Morning Jacket will join the lineup in Boston and New York respectively.Elton John & Leon Russell will release a T Bone-produced collaborative album entitled The Union on October 19th which is the same day they play another show at Beacon Theater (making the Speaking Clock show their second at the NYC venue in two days). All dates below.
The concerts will be presented in a revue format with a house band consisting of the players featured on numerous Burnett-produced recordings. Tickets for The Speaking Clock Revue will go on sale Monday, September 27 at noon, through Ticketmaster.
All net proceeds from these shows will be donated to The Participant Foundation to support music and arts education programming in public schools."
The T Bone benefits were inspired by the new documentary, Waiting for "Superman". More info on that and the shows in general, with the documentary trailer and tour dates, below...
Continue reading "T Bone Burnett hosting multi-artist benefit concerts, Elton John & Leon Russell playing shows (dates)"
DOWNLOAD: Army Navy - Saints (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Army Navy - My Thin Sides (MP3)
Man Man @ Bumbershoot in Seattle (more by Chris Graham)
today in NYC
* Cordero @ Joe's Pub
* Ringo Deathstarr @ Cake Shop
* Psychic Paramount at the Stone
* Fischerspooner @ Santos Party House
* NinjaSonik & Envelope @ Club Europa
* Tricky & Telepathique @ Irving Plaza
* Army Navy & Frankpollis @ Union Pool
* Kayo Dot Auxilliary Unit @ The Stone
* Delta Spirit & Peasant @ Mercury Lounge
* Windsor for the Derby & Mr Gnome @ Union Hall
* Does It Offend You, Yeah? (DJ) @ Hiro Ballroom
* Liam Finn, The Veils & Alberta Cross @ Bowery Ballroom
* Ellen Allien & Modeleselekesekelektorktor @ Highline Ballroom
We interviewed Tricky.
Kayo Dot is going on tour with Pelican. Kayo Dot Auxillary is playing The Stone tonight (thanks JG Thirwell).
The Sea & Cake tickets went on sale.
Don't forget about the free Wire tickets.
Elton John can snort Lily Allen under the table. Video below...
What else?
Experience is central to Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton's presidential bid, and Wednesday night she tapped one of pop music's most venerable rockers to help fill her campaign coffers with $2.5 million. Elton John, who has sold records and filled arenas for four decades, played a benefit concert for Clinton at Radio City Music Hall.
"I've always been a Hillary supporter," John, 61, said before launching into his 1970 breakthrough hits, "Your Song" and "Border Song." "There is no one more qualified to lead America."
The English singer, composer and pianist added: "I'm amazed by the misogynistic attitudes of some of the people in this country. And I say to hell with them .... I love you Hillary, I'll be there for you." [AP]
Singer Elton John will help Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton raise cash for her presidential campaign with a solo concert next month at Radio City Music Hall in New York.Currently Elton is in the middle of a Las Vegas residency. All dates below....
"I'm not a politician but I believe in the work that Hillary Clinton does," the British musician said in a statement released by the Clinton campaign on Monday.
Tickets for the "Elton and Hillary: One Night Only" performance on April 9 go on sale Wednesday. Prices start at $125 for mezzanine seats, $250 for seats near the orchestra.
Last October, Clinton held a star-studded fundraiser to celebrate her 60th birthday. Comedian Billy Crystal and rockers Elvis Costello and the Wallflowers headlined the event at New York's historic Beacon Theater, which raked in more than $1.5 million for Clinton's presidential bid. [AP]
Continue reading "Elton John playing Radio City Music Hall for Hillary Clinton "


text:
See Also
Men's Silver Ridge™ Multi Plaid Short Sleeve Shirt
* Fields are required.(Privacy Policy)
Keeps You Dry
and Comfortable
Keeps You Dry
and Comfortable
This moisture transferring technology moves and disperses sweat away from the body for quick evaporation, keeping you comfortable during physical activity.
Enjoy the
Sun Safely
Enjoy the
Sun Safely
Omni-Shade clothing protects you from damaging UV radiation by blocking the majority of the sun's harmful rays, so you can stay out longer.
- Omni-Wick technology actively breathes and pulls sweat away from your body to keep you dry and cool
- Omni-Shade UPF 30 provides premium protection from the sun
- Pockets with hook and loop closure
- Mesh pocket bags
- Sun protection collar
- Vented
- Imported
- Omni-Wick, Omni-Shade 53% nylon/47% nylon Silver Ridge rip, 55% nylon/38% Tactel nylon/7% polyester Silver Ridge seersucker


text:
|Quick Buy
|Gold Quickbuy
|FIFA 14 Ultimate Team Coins More
|10000K FIFA 14 PC Coins
1000K FIFA 14 PS3 Coins
1000K FIFA 14 PS4 Coins
1000K FIFA 14 XBOX 360 Coins
1000K FIFA 14 XBOX ONE Coins
|AION Kinah More
|100 Million Aion Kinah
200 Million Aion Kinah
300 Million Aion Kinah
500 Million Aion Kinah
1000 Million Aion Kinah
|WoW Gold More
|10000 WoW Gold
30000 WoW Gold
50000 WoW Gold
80000 WoW Gold
100,000 WoW Gold
Recommended Products
|FIFA 14 Coins
|Aion Kinah
|ESO Gold
|WildStar Gold
|Discover TeraGoldEU difference
TeraGoldEU offers the total service for online games and virtual goods.For example TERA gold, Rift platinum, items, leveling service, CD-Keys and so on. No matter what you need, we have the right product.
Not stopping here, you can even purchase gold and items for TERA, 4Story, Runescape and Aion. Smaller games like Silkroad Online, Metin2 and other are supportet as well.
Get everything fast and comfortable from one supplier with the best price. Let the others talk - we get things going!
If you have questions do not hesitate to contact our live support team.
More than 20 000 satisfied customers since 5 years cannot be wrong.
Buy from the best - get you stuff from TeraGoldEU!
WoW Top-Themen | FIFA Top-Themen


text:
Brands to fit every lifestyle and occasion
Diesel Jeans, CP Jackets, Boss Green, Barbour, EA7, Boss Orange Clothing at Retro Designer Wear
Welcome to Retro Designer Wear, Here you can find a wide range of latest designer wear apparel like Mens' Diesel Jeans, Boss Green Clothing, Armani Jeans Clothing, Barbour jackets, EA7 clothing, Boss Orange clothing available to mention few.
The Diesel Jeans & designer clothing is modish - the panache and style of the Diesel Jeans UK is only one of its kind.
With focus on trends and modern traits, we offer top-notch Italian brand EA7 Emporio Armani eminent for providing sophisticated high-street clothing and accessories. Furthermore, Emporio Armani is the only Giorgio Armani diffusion line that is primarily designed by Giorgio Armani, and earns a glare of publicity at Milan fashion week.
The fashion inspiration with a casual touch look offered by Boss Green is like no other. Sporty and jaunty Hugo Boss Green clothing in UK is the fashionable and casual wear collection from the star-studded German fashion brand. Boss Orange features increased touch of colour to the apparel and also uses more fashion and style.
For fashionable and high quality urban clothing for men, buy G-star RAW clothing. The Dutch designer wear company specialises in making raw, unwashed and untreated more like classic military clothing. At Retro designer wear, you can find an incredible range of G-Star clothing, including jackets, jeans and t-shirts.
You can also have a look at our vast range of the quality Mens' denim brand True Religion in UK and choose what suits you the best.
For waxed cotton outdoor jackets, for men, and children, we have a variety of the finest Barbour Jackets.


text:
If you are dreaming of a trip to Europe, you might want to buy a ticket and help a kid with disabilities.Camp Soaring Eagle is having an interesting fundraiser.The camp is free for kids with serious illnesses."It gives you a chance to meet other people that ave the same issues and the same fears," said Charlize Zimbelman.Zimbelman has diabetes, a disease the camp helps her cope with."I got to hold a tarantula for the first time, and it broke my fear of spiders," she said. It takes money to keep a year round camp running, but they are raising money with a Mercedes-Benz from Arrowhead Mercedes. You will not win the car, but you can win a trip to Europe and drive a Mercedes while you are there."How many people get to tour the headquarters of Mercedes then they get to take a tour in a Mercedes for six days and five nights," said Paula Boca Bommarido with the camp. The prize is worth $8,000; tickets are going for $100 a pop.All the money goes to Camp Soaring Eagle. That makes Charlize very happy. "I've made a ton of new friends that have diabetes like me," she said. Charlize is looking forward to summer camp.
There are only 400 tickets your odds are pretty good. If you are interested, you can buy them on their web site: www.campsoaringeagle.org
WHBQ-TV | Fox 13 485 S. Highland St.Memphis, TN 38111Main Station: (901) 320-1313Newsroom: (901) 320-1340


text:
Day 20 - I Had to Explain to Homestuckers Why I Don't Kismesis
"You… remind me of my high school best friend's boyfriend. I hated him. My best friend's boyfriend was… a drinker. And a fiend. One afternoon… y'know what? Fuck this reference to the Dark Knight.
My high school best friend is someone I care about. She had the misfortune of dating a complete jackass for four years. He… psychologically targeted me for reasons unknown. He used my best friend as leverage to get away with borderline torture. I refer to him as my archenemy because he basically was.
Fucker threatened to rape her once. My retaliation was to pay one of my best friend's close friends $20 to poison his booze with Benadryl. How I know she went through with it? 1) She told me the Benadryl "knocked him out cold" for several hours 2) My best friend chewed me out for risking his demise over what was apparently "a joke". In my mind, rape is not something to joke about ever.
My high school best friend complained about how borderline abusive he was. I resisted being a smartass to her about this EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. She at least had the common sense to ditch him, but also had the batshittery to date him again. After dating two of his lackeys. I am at a loss for words to describe that part of the tale.
What's an archenemy without a bunch of lousy peons? Peons who sucked up to me in an attempt to curry my favour to them. Note, every peon my archenemy had was male. Furthermore, I already had a hard time talking to other males from my experiences in elementary/middle school, in which I had no friends at all. High school was decent enough to not be a pain in the ass, at least. Although, my female-to-male ratio of friends was still affected by this (ratio is 9:1).
Anyway, I call him an archenemy because he and his minions were both jackasses not only to me, but to my best friend. They would ("as a joke") have me engage in scenarios involving my best friend being trapped in one of their fancy cars' trunks (or one of her friends). I would, on foot, chase those fuckers for ten minutes before I realized I had been punked. This happened more than once, and in each time I absconded with my rage and immense regret.
Not to mention, he sometimes choked my best friend to egg me on. Every time I tried to aid my friend, his choke would increase in magnitude. She would repeatedly insist it was a joke, much to my own chagrin. I tried not to get pissed off at her, for I cared about her and valued my bestfriendship with her. Other people also insisted this, and I wanted to expose what a scumbag this putz was. I never did.
My high school best friend's boyfriend got signed up for soccer senior year. My HL History teacher took my class to partake in the signing, despite the fact he and one of his minions were some of the main people at this signing. I kept my cool for the other people, and even ignored the lackey. When the archenemy called, I booed as loudly as I could, and got a sheer amount of delight from my booing. Enough of my time was wasted not doing History lecture notes such that I actually cried when someone else harshly tried to tell me, "Dufe what da fuq?" when I explained why I found my History class to be more important than a stupid soccer sign-in. The bad part? People teased me about this schmuck having single-handedly ruining my day as though they treated it as a joke.
In my mind, he still lingers, going, "Why so serious, [REDACTED]? Why so serious? Let's put a smile on that face!" It is a nightmare that none reactivate because I hole up that shit so far into my brain that only extreme circumstances trigger my sadness.
< _<
He is also one of the many key reasons I cannot enjoy Scott Pilgrim v. the World outside of the Evil Exes, and one of the many key reasons I hate quarians in Mass Effect that aren't named Tali or Veetor. I avoided archenemy-ing from hereon out. I root for the anti-hero because some protagonists remind me of him."
NOTE: For those who know me IRL, if it makes you feel comfy you can read all this in a Heath Ledger-ish voice/inflection
- baekhyunsss likes this
- chemicalindian likes this
- poppypicklesticks reblogged this from coll-of-the-haunted and added:
Jesus christ, how long ago was all this shit, love? Just let it the fuck go. Also, bragging about how you tried to...
- coll-of-the-haunted posted this


text:
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
brittwilson said...
The whole "Macs are immune" thing is so much BS. Yes I understand that The OS has a better security system. Awesome. But not only can good security not stop idiots from downloading and installing viruses, the only real reason that Macs have stayed remotely safe is the lower user base. If Mac and Windows switched places, this argument would be going the other way. If you are going to write a malicious program, you are going to do in a manner that hits the most amount of people, and that means Windows.
Take the Iphone for example. Thats an apple product, running a version of their "secure" OS, yet as soon as it came out, people we making viruses for it, because they knew everyone would get one.
All it takes is a large user base and you are in trouble.


text:
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
It's my understanding that your character information is saved separately on every realm you have characters on. There's no way currently for them to tell if you have a >55 on another realm when trying to start one on a new realm. You might be able to make one on a realm where you have high levels and pay for a transfer to another realm. I haven't done this but it seems like it might work.


text:
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
curtisrutland said...
Why would it be a frost only ability? You do realize that all three trees are viable for tanking, and Blood is currently better for raid tanking than frost?
Also, as an unholy dps, it's part of my AoE rotation, and deals great damage. OTOH, I know when to use it and when to wait for you to get aggro, so yeah. But it's no different than consecrate or blizzard or volley or any other large area AoE.
loop_not_defined said...
His problem isn't with DK tanks using DnD. His problem isn't JUST with DK DPS using DnD. His problem is with DK DPS dropping a high-threat AoE ability before he has even *touched* the other mobs.
I think he means that he wishes DnD was a "Frost Presence-only" ability (not a Frost talent) to prevent noobs from using it inappropriately.....but yeah, that would hamper DK AoE DPS. Let's not go there. He should just talk to the DKs about waiting a few seconds before dropping DnD.


text:
A Message from the Director of Freshman Advising
Dear Freshman Student,
As the Director of the Center for Freshman Advising, I wanted to take a moment to welcome you again to the University of Miami. I am here to help you academically navigate your way through your first year of college. Along with your academic advisor, your professors and those in many other resource centers on campus, I am here to help you in several ways: choose courses, steer you towards an appropriate major, help you change schools within the University, or answer any other academic concerns that you may have during your freshman year. Just think, there are so many people assigned to help YOU resolve your most pressing issues and questions!
One very important person you need to know well is your freshman advisor. Once you enter UM, you are assigned a freshman advisor who is a faculty member in an academic area you plan to study. If you decide to not choose a major until you have "shopped around" and taken courses in a few different areas, we have an entire staff of advisors who specifically want to advise those students who are unsure about their field of study. If you are undecided about your major, the first person you will want to pay a visit to is your faculty advisor. We have many interested and knowledgeable advisors here in the College of Arts and Sciences, all available to help you with your questions throughout your freshman year. Don't worry about not choosing a major as a freshman. You do not need to declare a major until the end of your sophomore year. In addition, this time gives you the chance to explore all the different disciplines that UM has to offer.
Need extra help with classes? Speak to various people in departmental offices. Meet with someone in the Academic Resource Center to schedule an appointment for peer tutoring. The resources available to you abound here at UM!
Freshman year is a very exciting time and one of many changes. We hope to make your first year at UM as memorable as possible. I am here to make your first year academic experience as smooth as possible. I'd be delighted to meet you, please stop by our the Center for Freshman Advising in Ashe 112 and let me know how I can help you.
Best regards,
Jan Williams-Eddleman, Director
Center for Freshman Advising
College of Arts and Sciences


text:
U.S. dollar - All posts tagged U.S. dollar
Sep 20, 2013
Currency-hedged ETFs have attracted all sorts of attention this year.
Not iPhone-level buzz, but they are increasingly popular, so you might be thinking of buying one.
And soon you'll have more choices, with ETF giant BlackRock /quotes/zigman/249424 /quotes/nls/blk BLK planning new products.
Aug 14, 2013
Bitcoins aren't going to crash and burn, and could be be a good investment at $50.
So says famed banking analyst Richard Bove, vice president of equity research at Rafferty Capital Markets. What's more, Bove wouldn't mind buying bitcoins at the right price. "If I could buy them at a low enough price, like $50, then I think it would be worthwhile speculating with a few of them," he said in a phone interview.
Why the interest in this virtual currency? That has to do with central banks. The U.S. Federal Reserve currently buys $85 billion in mortgage and Treasury debt each month as part of its efforts to spur the economy, and news that it might soon slow those purchases sent the dollar up /quotes/zigman/1652083 DXY . At the same time, the Bank of Japan has gone in the opposite direction, implementing monetary stimulus earlier this year that helped the yen /quotes/zigman/4868099/sampled USDJPY decline.
"The demand for new currencies is so compelling in a world where fiat currencies are so easily manipulated by central banks and financial systems are proving to be so fragile that these currencies keep growing," Bove wrote in a research note.
Jul 16, 2013
Fund managers are overwhelmingly taking a glass-half-full approach to the U.S. dollar's performance in the next year.
Optimism among fund managers about the U.S. dollar has reached a record high, with net 83% expecting the dollar to rise in the next twelve months, according to the latest Bank of America Merrill Lynch Fund Manager Survey.
Take a closer look at the recent spike in bullishness, kindly highlighted by the BofAML team. The title of the global fund manager survey, "The 'buck' is the trend," reiterates that spike and stems from confidence in the U.S. economy. The ICE Dollar Index /quotes/zigman/1652083 DXY , a gauge of the U.S. currency against six rivals, has gained about 4% this year to date.
Jul 15, 2013
There is still an emerging-market currency holding on to year-to-date gains against the U.S. dollar, and it's on track to break through a key level soon.
That currency is the Mexican peso /quotes/zigman/4867991/sampled USDMXN , the only floating emerging-market currency that has gained against the dollar in 2013 to date, said Win Thin, global head of emerging market currency strategy at Brown Brothers Harriman. The dollar is down 1.2% against the Mexican peso in 2013, according to FactSet data.U.S. dollar vs. Mexican peso in 2013
That compares to year-to-date routs in the peso's emerging-market peers. The Indian rupee /quotes/zigman/4868630/sampled USDINR and Brazilian real /quotes/zigman/4869237/sampled USDBRL are both down nearly 9% against the dollar and the South African rand /quotes/zigman/4867922/sampled USDZAR is down 17%. These losses come as more investors factor in a slowing of the Federal Reserve's big bond buys later this year. The Fed's monthly asset purchases of $85 billion are perceived to be negative for the dollar.
Jun 24, 2013
Federal Reserve officials went into damage-control mode on Monday in the wake of last week's turmoil (or bloodbath or shellacking, depending on your preference).
Much of the chaos was tied to the Fed's monetary-policy statement, which sounded more upbeat about the U.S. economy, and Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke's subsequent remarks, in which he said asset purchases could be curtailed later this year given economic data do not worsen.
Last week, yields on the 10-year Treasury note /quotes/zigman/4868283/delayed 10_YEAR surged 39 basis-points, The Dow Jones Industrial Average /quotes/zigman/627449 DJIA fell 1.8% and the U.S. dollar /quotes/zigman/4867933/sampled EURUSD rose 1.7% against the euro.
Feb 28, 2013
The Reserve Bank of Australia issued a clutch of documents on Thursday under the Freedom of Information Act in which it gave its opinion on everything from which of the world's central banks are holders of the Australian currency to whether the Aussie dollar is overvalued.
According to the RBA, neither the Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank, the Bank of Japan, the Bank of England nor the Bank of Canada have Australian dollars (or in other words, Australian sovereign bonds) in their vaults.
The RBA said it was their "best guess" that none of the above monetary authorities – as well as another 16 central to boot – hold the Australian currency, though they cautioned that "timely, reliable information is quite difficult to come by."
At the same time, the RBA said another 16 central banks have publicly reported that they hold Australian dollars, while a further 18 "appear to hold Australian dollars."
Jul 17, 2012
The U.S. dollar index has been rallying since Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke began his testimony to the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday.
Bernanke's prepared testimony on the economy and monetary policy provided no new indications that the Fed is "any closer to pulling the trigger" on a third round of quantitative easing, said Kathy Lien, managing director of FX strategy for BK Asset Management. "This sent the U.S. dollar soaring against all the major currencies because it means that while September is still in play, raising asset purchases in August is completely off the table."
At last check, the ICE dollar index /quotes/zigman/1652083 DXY , which measures the greenback's performance against a basket of six major currencies, rose to 83.365 from 83.088 late Monday. The euro /quotes/zigman/4867933/sampled EURUSD fell against the dollar, buying $1.2223 versus $1.2274.
Apr 13, 2012
The euro has stayed in a fairly tight range against the dollar. Some analysts point to technical levels, where traders may just keep taking short positions and then reversing them. But here's another reason the euro has held up: Simply put, someone elsewhere keeps buying the currency.
Apr 10, 2012
With pressure still on the European financial markets, look for a drag on the Mexican peso /quotes/zigman/4867991/sampled USDMXN , and weakness for the South Korean won /quotes/zigman/4868138/sampled USDKRW and copper, said Bank of America on Tuesday.
- « Previously in U.S. dollar
- Next in U.S. dollar »
The Tell is MarketWatch's fast and engaging look at trends and themes in the day's markets. Drawing on our reporters, analysts and commentators around the world, as well as selecting the best of the rest online, The Tell is all about the pulse of the markets through news, insight and strategic information to help you make the best investing decisions. Got a tip? Tell us at firstname.lastname@example.com
Follow The Tell on Twitter @thetellblog
Also on MarketWatch Blogs
Judge to decide if Ackman can vote shares in Allergan takeover battle
What the Fed's dot plot on interest rates may show
CBS's James Brown calls silence on domestic violence 'deafening and deadly'
Can Sony pull an Apple turnaround?
When we get to the final frontier of bubbles, plus an EM rally
Search MarketWatch Blogs
The Tell Archives
The Tell Blogroll
Mark Mobius: Investment Adventures in Emerging Markets


text:
Auroville near Pondicherri in southern India is 'a universal township in the making for a population of up t0 50,000 people'. Currently, the population is about 1,700 people. Established in 1968 with a spirally radial zoning plan with a spiritual hub, surrounded by a green belt, Auroville is 'an experiment in human unity', for instance by providing 'as much as possible free of charge to its residents', such as food, health care, education, entertainment.
If I remember correctly, EPCOT, Walt Disney's 'experimental prototype community of tomorrow', would have had a maximum population of 50,000, then spawning another EPCOT instead of growing. It would have a radial plan, heavily zoned, with residental areas separated from commercial and industrial areas.
Auroville was featured on Swedish TV program Kobra the other week.1 I was surprised that it is so heavily zoned, à la Le Corbusier, Ebenezer Howard. As I understand it, the master plan, metaphorically based on the galaxy, was the idea of 'The Mother', who originally conceived the idea of Auroville, but the planners behind the township seem convinced that zoning is the Answer. But on the program I watched, there seemed to be some disagreement as to whether let the town evolve organically or to proceed in the controlled manner.
Except for an experiment in human unity and urban planning, it also seems to be an experiment in architecture.
1 The episode can be found in their archives.


text:
Hotel Atlanta
No availability found through our partners. Please contact the business directly or check some of our recommended alternatives.
How has this hotel rated in the past?
Travelers also recommend:
TripAdvisor Reviews Hotel Atlanta Las Palmas
Travel Blogs from Las Palmas
Day 36, Survival Rate and Histology
... a histology test. We had to make an incision from under their gills down their stomachs up until their anus. They very carefully try and separate the skin right behind the gills from their organs and muscles. They were then placed in a jar with formaldehyde for preservation.
At the end of day I was asked by Antonio to feed the newly arrived cuttlefish, which are about .5 cm long. I uploaded some photos I was able to take.
After the day ...
Day 35, Let the Experiment Begin
... of them. If most of the hatchling would be dead tomorrow, then we would have to wait for time to pass so they would grow stronger, if the majority would survive the experiment could begin. Most of the day was about catching the fish in bucket, walking over to the lab, and slowly pouring them content into the tanks making sure that there 125 fish per tank. Then a small amount of algae and rotifero was placed in the tanks for food. ...
Day 34, Camping and Beach
... to an RV parking lot at a beach with a bus stop next to it. So we decided to stay at this beach for short while, and catch the next bus. We wanted to go to Maspalomas to see the sand dunes and have a swim there, but the bus went straight to Las Palmas. We hopped on and headed home. Next time we will rent a car for the weekend and do the sand dunes and more beach camping. ...
Day 33, Ocean Fishing and Camping
Woke up at 6:30am to get the 7:15am bus to Puerto Rico. Arrived at 8:17am, had a nice breakfast of Churros and hot chocolate. Saw two people dipping the Churros in the hot chocolate, not sure if that is what I supposed to do, but I did it, and it was very good. Turned out those two people, a father and son from UK, were on my fishing trip. Got to the boat at 8:45am. It was me with 1 rod, the two English men with 2 rods, two ...
Day 32, Caldera de Bandama
Usual day at work. Being the jefe of the 8 Winning tanks, I gave an initial feeding to the tanks with bigger fish, prepared the food, gave another feeding, filled the automatic feeders, siphoned the tanks and counted moralities.
Once home I took a bus to Caldera de Bandama, a crater. Once there, I was not too happy with what there was to ...


text:
|Installation Type: Undermount Sink
|Assembly Required: No
|Product Warranty: 1 year
|Installation Required: Yes
|Style: Contemporary
|CSA Certified: Yes
|Sink Shape: Rectangular
|UPC Certified: Yes
|Low Lead Compliant: Yes
|Gloss Finish: Yes
|Material: Ceramic
|Number of Items Included: 1
|Non-Toxic: Yes
|UV Resistant: Yes
|Scratch Resistant: Yes
|ISO 9000 Certified: Yes
|Stain Resistant: Yes
|Mildew Resistant: Yes
|Drip-Free: Yes
|Drain Assembly Included: No
|IAPMO Certified: Yes
|Drain Placement: Center
|Faucet Included: No
|Number of Faucet Holes: 3
|Overflow: Yes
|Backsplash Included: No
|Number of Basins: 1
|Mounting Bracket Included: Yes
|P-Trap Included: No
|Pedestal Included: No
|Product Care: Wipe clean with a dry, soft, non-abrasive towel
|Country of Manufacture: China
Questions & Answers
Ronbow Rectangle Ceramic Undermount Bathroom Sink with Overflow
great sink
gary from Brooklyn, NY– Verified Buyer
aesthetically and functionally this worked out to be a great lav
Plumbing fixtures
Karen from PORTLAND, OR– Verified Buyer
This was amazing value. Wholesale price at local plumbing store was nearly $100 more and ten day wait for product. First rate quality and super fast shipping. I ordered two!
Ceramic Undermount Bathroom Sink
Diane from Escondido, CA– Verified Buyer
great looking, exception finish and style. Item arrived on time and was a wonderful accent to our guest bath
bathroom sink
Tim from Hingham, MA– Verified Buyer
very nice and contemporary, no defects, good looking unit. recommended
Ronwo undermount sink
Patricia Truong from San Jose
Beautiful undermount sink. I love the Ronbow quality. Wayfair also has the lowest price
Nice Experience
Jack from South Dakota
We were in a hurry for this item as our ceramic top was already cut to fit this and our local supplier who had it on display didn't advise they didn't stock them, nor would they give us the display unit.
Beautiful sink
Alice Hart from Annandale, VA
This sink goes beautifully with my Ronbow vanity and stone vanity top. It was just what I needed to complete my modern bath remodel. Wayfair had the best price too!
Just what I wanted
Lisa from NJ– Verified Buyer
This is a great item. It got here quickly & is just as it was described in the online description. I am happy with the quality & I would buy this again. Would recommend.
Great Powder Room Sink
Satisfied Customer from Seattle WA
This sink in the perfect size for a powder room - not huge and deep. It also can be flipped so that the holes in the sink are on the front so you don't see them when you walk up to the sink.
Anonymous from New York


text:
Featured Author
Rock Star PR & Literary Consultants
We are not just a blog tour company. We offer a range of services for our clients. Our job is to make an authors life easy. You Write It, We Rock It.
Location: USA
Connect with Rock Star PR & Literary Consultants on:


text:
Remember Me
Informed consumers can be a powerful antidote to bad news about advisors who do wrong by their clients.
Taking a glimpse into the not-too-distant future of selling life insurance, it appears as though actual live, face-to-face interaction with clients may become largely a thing of the past...
Insiders know more, are better prepared and generally more successful. Today's top advisors subscribe to our premium newsletter to ensure that they don't miss out the most important industry changes that are happening in real time. Starting at $8.95/Mo.


text:
KNOXVILLE (WATE) - Following an investigation into security at Knox County Schools, the results from an audit of security systems were released Wednesday.
Twenty-eight schools have been reviewed so far. Superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre said more schools will be reviewed later.
According to the findings, on average, about three video cameras per school were identified as needing maintenance. A handful of individual motion detections were also found to not function properly. The report found no issues with keyless entry systems. According to officials, more than 750 cameras were inspected.
An earlier audit focused on school security systems installed at Hardin Valley Academy and Powell Middle School.
Later, questions were raised about ties between the vendor that sold those systems Professional Security Consultants and Design (PSCD) and former school security chief Steve Griffin. Griffin retired earlier this month after being placed on administrative leave.
Former KPD Deputy Chief Gus Paidousis has been tapped to replace Griffin.
Knox County Schools with date of security systems review:
1306 N. Broadway NE Knoxville, Tennessee 37917
Telephone: 865.637.NEWS(6397)
Fax: 865.525.4091
Email: email@example.com


text:
The Skidaway Institute of Oceanography will be studying the effects of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico on blue crabs and grass shrimp.
The research project will run through 2013. Researchers are looking at two forms of oil - emulsified oil and oil treated with dispersants.
Emulsified oil is a thick, oil-water mixture produced by wave turbulence, according to the Skidaway Institute.
During the Deepwater Horizon spill, chemical dispersants were used on the surface of the Gulf of Mexico to disperse the oil. It causes the oil to break down into micro-droplets, and dispersed oil forms a underwater plume that can extend for miles, according to the Skidaway Institute.
Skidaway Institute professor Richard Lee, the chief scientist on the project, and his team will be exposing blue crabs and grass shrimp to emulsified oil and will add dispersed oil droplets to tanks with crabs and shrimp embryos to see how dispersed or emulsified oil affects how they grow.
The study is funded by a $500,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency.
Lee is working with research associate Karrie Bulski at Skidaway Institute. Other team members include: Sook Chung from the institute of Marine and Environmental Technology at the University of Maryland; and Harriet Perry and Christopher Snyder from the University of Southern Mississippi's Gulf Coast Research Laboratory.
Tissues samples of the shrimp and crab's endocrine organs will be sent to Anna Walker, a researcher at the Mercer University School of Medicine, who will look at physiological or pathological changes, according to the institute.
Another major part of the project will be to explain the results of the study to the public, especially the fishermen whose livelihood depends on a healthy marine ecosystem, according to the Skidaway Institute.
Part of the grant $80,000 will go toward establishment and implementation of a Community Outreach for Accurate Science Translation teams in four communities along the north central Gulf of Mexico coast to present and explain the research results to the public.
Copyright 2012 WTOC. All rights reserved.
PO Box 8086
Savannah, GA 31412
FCC Public File
EEO Public File
Closed Captioning


text:
Mayhem #5811
model: me | photographer: Iona | makeup: beyond hope
I am the William Hung of photographers - I have no professional training. I'm also chinese and I sing really bad. But I must be doing something right because less and less people believe I'm blind. If this keeps up, I'll need to think up a new marketing approach.
It's been a great 5 years. In order to pay for all my toys, I eat lots of ramen - I bleed MSG. Somewhere along the road photography turned from a hobby into a passion and business, but the William Hung in me has no regrets.
All kidding aside, I do take photography seriously. The world is beautiful. Photography is my way of helping to make this a better place.
My goal is to continue moving forward in the industry. I test on a selective and limited basis for my book. Outside of that, either shoot with me for fun or contact me for my rates.
* * Mod warning * *
Please don't contact me via PM or email for mod or GK issues. Use CAM instead. Thanks.
BlindMike has set a password in order to view this album.


text:
5,000 Years of Textiles is an authoritative reference and a visual delight, with examples from the Far East to the Americas, from Africa to Scandinavia, and from Egyptian artifacts dating from 3000 BC to the most up-to-date modern craftwork and furnishings.
A beautifully designed survey of one of the world's oldest architectural and decorative art forms.
A beautifully illustrated guide to the remarkable buildings of the Smithsonian Institution
A Revolution in Wood celebrates the magnificent gift of sixty-six pieces of turned and carved wood to the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum by the distinguished collectors Fleur and Charles Bresler. Illustrated in lavish detail, works by this country's best-known wood artists highlight the growing sophistication of American craft's youngest medium and the expressive capacity of its most organic material.
Illustrates how African history is read, told, and recorded in cloth.
Published in conjunction with the Smithsonian's Archives of American Art, this book provides insight to the work of American artists and their unique studio spaces.


text:
Britain has four of the world's top six universities thanks to their strong international reputations among academics and employers. The University of Cambridge shares second place with Imperial College London in the global ranking, pushing Harvard to fourth position. Oxford is joint fifth with University College London, above prestigious American universities such as Stanford, Princeton and Yale. Massachusetts Institute of Technology held the top slot for the third consecutive year. Two other British institutions make the top 20: King's College London (16th) and the Univ
The University of Cambridge is in a strong position with low levels of debt and the potential to increase its endowment substantially, according to Moody's, the credit rating agency. It confirmed the university's triple A rating, putting it on a par with Harvard. Moody's said Cambridge was in a strong position because, in addition to its endowment of £2.8 billion, its colleges held investments worth about £3 billion. Forty per cent of the university's income came from Cambridge University Press, its publishing arm, and its exam business Cambridge Assessment. However, it said the "extreme size
Sir Michael Wilshaw, Ofsted's chief inspector, has ordered several dozen "dawn raids" as he tests new powers after concerns highlighted by the "Trojan Horse" controversy over Islamist fundamentalism in schools. He has authorised 40 inspections of schools over the next fortnight, with no advance warning to prevent heads arranging showpiece activities. The schools chosen have raised concerns over rapid falls in results, worsening discipline, poor leadership or governance, or questions over the breadth and balance of their curriculum. Inspectors will not be looking specifica
A new maths GCSE to boost basic skills has been demanded by National Numeracy, a charity founded two years ago to raise numeracy levels. It said teenagers should sit two maths GCSEs, just as they sit separate exams in English literature and language. A new exam should focus only on core maths and become an "additional and universally respected" qualification. It also called for a new maths test at 14 to check on numeracy standards. "We would expect most children to take both GCSEs and all to take at least the new numeracy (or core maths) GCSE," the charity said. "It wo
An adult nursing student and a computer science undergraduate are this year's winners of the UCAS/The Times Love Learning competition
Searchable league tables covering examinations from national curriculum tests to A levels and the International Baccalaureate
Search our interactive tables by university or course
GCSEs have been though a period of collective madness. Years hence people will shake their heads in disbelief at what went on
Nicky Morgan, the education secretary, published a letter saying that she wanted to free teachers to spend more time teaching
The next generation of orchestral musicians will be weaker as children choose to learn instruments more likely to get them on The X Factor
Students are living in hotels and temporary accommodation because their university halls are either oversubscribed or still being built
The GMC - London - £Attractive
Financial Ombudsman Service - London docklands - £59,945
CIFAS - Central London - £71,100
University of Central London - London - c. £90,000
The clever way to lease a new car is with Car Leasing made simple.
McLAREN MP4-12C - POA - Derbyshire
Car Insurance
The best policy at the best price
FERRARI 458 Italia - POA - Derbyshire - 2012
Location Location Location Contemporary Grand Design Style New Home With 180° Beach Views
Piste-side properties with great views & the highest rental returns in the French Alps.
Salcombe's first development of new properties right on the water's edge for almost twenty years.
Beautiful 4-bed cottage in Wales, incredible views, perfect condition, seaside location!
4* Ocean Bay - 7 nights b&b from £599pp. Includes flights, transfers & all taxes
Award winning holidays from only £650pp/pw. Kids Clubs and childcare included. Perfect for all the family.
3nts 5*Sofitel The Palm fr £529pp. Inc flights, free upgrade to Half-Board and Luxury Palm View Room.
Coco Ocean Resort & Spa -Packages from £729pp, save £444pp. Includes free room upgrade.
Find inspiration for your business in some of the most innovative companies in Britain
The definitive guide to keeping your eyes in shape, from lifestyle choices to new technology
Fruit for the Office take strides into the 21st century with mentoring from YO! Sushi founder
Advice, live Q&As and case study interviews for small businesses
How to create the new-season looks with little additions to your home
Thinking of setting up a business abroad? Don't go anywhere without consulting this guide
How seismic mapping unlocks further reserves
A unique tidal gateway model steals the show
Middle-class families are joining forces to educate their children together at home, having become disillusioned over a shortage of school places
Top grades will be harder to achieve when the first redesigned GCSEs are awarded, the exams regulator has confirmed
Too many teenagers leave school without having learnt how to dress smartly, speak politely, and turn up for work on time, Ofsted chief said
Pulling an all-nighter and handing an essay in with moments to spare is a guaranteed route to lower grades, new research suggests


text:
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Dameblanche said...
I wouldn't be too worried about criticism towards mages in this article. Methinks Sir Robert's remarks are fine when you are dealing with very skilled tanks who have everything under control, but in the world of pugs this is not always the case. Plus with the death of CC and the improved aggro abilities of tanks there seems to have vanished something else: the notion that the tank is not the only one who should look after the healer. People are mainly focused on their dps meters and god forbid that a melee would run away from the boss for a few seconds to peel adds off the healer or that a hunter would remember that there is such a thing as a trap you can put in front of a healer.
Blast wave and frost nova are the sole reasons why I as a clothy can successfully keep the healer out of harms way in fights with a lot of adds dropping out of the sky, like the last bosses in Azjol Nerub and TOC. I'm always next to the healer and if a mob has been beating on him for a few seconds and I don't see the tank move: I'll blast wave and kite like mad.
And fun fact: you only have to do this once and you are automatically on top of the food chain when it comes to which dps to heal first. Is it the blind DK who is pounding away with 5k dps or the nice mage who can barely produce 3.5k but keeps the baddies busy? You betcha.


text:
Happy b̶i̶t̶c̶h̶e̶s̶ women's day.
"A huge percent of the world are currently suffering from stockholm syndrome. They love the consumerism machine the work for and will defend it to the end."
Archie Cane
This vid is the shit, need to find it again
(via the-articles-of-dope)
16 steps to improve your body image
- 1. Remove unhealthy conditioning. Get rid of fashion magazines, change the channel during commercial breaks, etc.
- 2. Replace with healthy conditioning. Hang pictures of beautiful women with diverse body types, follow body positive blogs, etc.
- 3. GET NAKED. Spend some time getting comfortable with your body.
- 4. Don't be so critical of others. This only breeds criticism in ourselves. Accept others, accept yourself.
- 5. Don't allow yourself to think negative thoughts. Pretend you love yourself, and eventually you will.
- 6. Accept compliments. Learn to just say, "Thank you," rather than brushing them off.
- 7. Compliment yourself. purposefully list the things that you like about yourself.
- 9. Wear the clothes that make you feel beautiful. Regardless of what others think.
- 10. Do your hair and makeup the way that YOU like.
- 11. Spend some time alone doing the things that you like to do. (Masturbate. A lot.)
- 12. Treat yourself to something nice.
- 13. Wear sexy underwear even if no one else will see them.
- 14. Surround yourself with people who build you up.
- 15. Confront the people who tear you down, and cut them out of your life.
- 16. Always ask yourself "Why do I feel this way? Who says this isn't beautiful?"
(via kamariesson)


text:
You've come to us because you want to send someone a piece of mail they won't throw away. Because every piece we create is custom, made-to-order, every investment is different. However, it's safe to assume that 100 invitations from a fine press start at about $1,500.
From printing to assembly, the processes that go into the creation of one of our invitation suites are meticulous and hand-crafted. We know you can find a less expensive option, but you won't find more soul.
To get started, drop us a line.


text:
Florida: The Absentee Ballots
Florida absentee ballots are steadily coming in: 275,000 through October 13th. The absentee ballots break down 44% Republican to 40% Democratic. The 4 point Republican advantage in absentee ballots is down from 17 points at this point in 2008, when Obama won the state by 2 points.
2.2 million Floridians have requested absentee ballots: 42% requested by Republicans vs 39% by Democrats. This 3 point Republican advantage is down from a 14 point advantage in 2008.
Those numbers are discouraging for Republicans, but Romney is currently leading in the state since October, according to most polls, and his average lead is 2.5 points (Source). However, we could see another swing back to President Obama in the next few weeks.
Long story short: Florida is going to be close yet again.
(h/t: Paul Gronke)


text:
This thread has been bookmarked. Visit your bookmarked threads to review.
Forum / Strictly Steam / Info on conversion of steam to hot water of a two pipe steam system
Post a Reply to this Thread
Info on conversion of steam to hot water of a two pipe steam system (3 Posts)
Kmac April 19, 2013 @ 9:28 PM
Contact this user
Info on conversion of steam to hot water of a two pipe steam systemAnyone have a good reference for a project such as this.
I've been working in a residential single family that's been slowly remodeled over the years. It's got a huge steam boiler supplying steam to three floors of radiators. The first floor has a combination of radiant, steam, and hydro air. Yes all three. Radiant run off a water heater, hydro off a zone off steam boiler. The third floor has a/c and they want to add a coil for heat and do away with some of the radiators.
In my opinion it's time to convert the whole system to hot water, but I've never done it. It's a two pipe steam system, I'm sure someone out there knows what to do. I could use some guidance
Steamhead April 19, 2013 @ 9:39 PM
Contact this user
Do you like living dangerously?First, the steam system runs (or should run) at less than a pound (this sounds like a Vapor system). In a three-story house, a hot-water system will need 18 pounds to get the water to the top floor. This is eighteen times the pressure of the existing system, and if there are any weak spots in the piping or radiators, they WILL leak. I've seen a few of these and won't touch them- too much liability.
Second, the radiators may not be big enough to heat the rooms with hot-water. A steam or Vapor radiator gives off 240 BTU per square foot EDR, a hot-water system only 150. And if you try to run a condensing boiler on this type of conversion, it won't condense much since you'll have to maintain higher water temps. This takes it out of its high-efficiency range.
Third, the return piping is probably too small to carry the water needed to heat the radiators properly. Have you figured in the cost of replacing all this piping?
If you "must" put a hot-water coil up there, run it as a hot-water loop off the steam boiler. And if you do, be prepared to deal with complaints that the coil setup does not provide the comfort that the radiators did."Reducing our country's energy consumption, one system at a time"
Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
Oil & Gas Burner Service
Baltimore, MD (USA) and consulting anywhere.
Jamie Hall April 19, 2013 @ 9:53 PM
Contact this user
Got to admit...If I were faced with something like this... I'd be very inclined to recommend to the client that the only really sound way to do it would be to take the existing mechanicals -- the whole lot -- out. Might keep the radiant floor piping, but certainly not the water heater... And start all over again either with high-efficiency hydronic (including new radiation) or perhaps with some sort of heat pump system... I wouldn't try to use any of the existing radiation or piping, although you might get lucky and at least not have too many leaks. But it would still be a camel. Much easier to do it right from scratch.Jamie
Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England.
Hoffman Equipped System (all original except boiler), Weil-McClain 580, 2.75 gph Carlin, Vapourstat 0.5 -- 6.0 ounces per square inch


text:
Start learning with our library of video tutorials taught by experts. Get started
Explore the wide range of services offered with Google Cloud Platform, which allows you to develop on the Google infrastructure.
"Wow! It just keeps getting better and better. I hate the fact that I will never be able to quit—I am now a lynda.com addict." —Sharon W.
more from our members »


text: Our Verdict You won't be wowed by the sound but for something portable on a budget the PYT is an optionFor Compact, lightweight, cheapAgainst Weak bass, harsh treble Reviewed on 25th March 2009This portable iPod speaker dock from Voix allows you to click your iPod in to place surrounded by a secure cocoon of speakers. Powered by mains or batteries, it's compact, lightweight and compatible with the iPhone, Touch, Classic and nano (there's a line input for other portables). And you can turn it horizontal for movies.There's little in the way of bass, and a harshness to the treble at loud volume. But hey, if you really want something compact, portable and battery-powered that adapts for videos, then this does a jobRelated News Best iPod, iPad and iPhone docks to buy in 2014 Thu, 01 May 2014, 05:27pm Arcam rDock-uni with built-in DAC handles all iPhones and iPads Thu, 20 Feb 2014, 11:19am Pure Contour i1 Air comes with AirPlay, 30-pin and lightning connectors Tue, 01 Oct 2013, 11:52am Pure expands Jongo family with T2, T4 and T6 wireless speakers Wed, 14 Aug 2013, 06:00pm Philips DS8400 is wireless Bluetooth speaker with Apple Lightning dock Thu, 11 Jul 2013, 10:59am Dock systems Hi-Fi PYT Voix


text:
Fantastic! Easy and a crowd pleaser! I'm not a huge cook so I used a ready bought cake, the caramel for apples that you microwave and Cadbury dark chocolate! Then I took Cadbury milk chocolate and chopped it up and sprinkled it on top instead of the pecans and filled the center with strawberries and blueberries - yummy!!
Chocolate-Caramel Angel Food Cake
Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro
Start with an angel food cake mix and dress up the cake with double drizzles of chocolate and caramel sauce.
Yield: 12 servings (serving size: 1 slice)
More From Cooking Light
Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 241
- Fat: 8.7g
- Saturated fat: 4.4g
- Monounsaturated fat: 2.2g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.7g
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrate: 39.4g
- Fiber: 0.6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
- Iron: 0.4mg
- Sodium: 321mg
- Calcium: 54mg
- 1 (16-ounce) box white angel food cake mix
- 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- Dash of salt
- 3 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted
- 1. Bake cake according to package instructions. Cool completely.
- 2. Place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH for 30 seconds or until melted, stirring every 10 seconds. Drizzle chocolate over cake. Combine brown sugar and next 3 ingredients (through salt) in a small, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil, stirring just until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat, and cook 4 minutes (do not stir). Remove from heat; quickly drizzle caramel over cake. Top with pecans.
Drizzle the caramel quickly before it cools.
My Notes
Only you will be able to view, print, and edit this note.Add Note
Chocolate-Caramel Angel Food Cake Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Desserts, Cakes/Frostings
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Rice/Grains
- COOKING METHOD: Microwave, Bake
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
More Recipes Like This
Light 'n' Creamy Chocolate Cake RollCooking Light
Gooey Angel Food CakeHealth
Vanilla Angel Food Cake with Chocolate SauceCooking Light
Indulge your cravings!
Free Daily Indulgence Newsletter: You'll get our most indulgent sweets and savory treats.
We Respect Your Privacy. Privacy Policy


text:
Most medical appointments can now be scheduled online! Access online scheduling here.
You can now schedule and cancel appointments online for the Medical Clinic, Sports Medicine, Immunizations Clinic and the Women's Clinic!
Now available! Click HERE for more information!
Services available:
- Comprehensive medical examination by a US Civil Surgeon
- Completion of Form I-693
- Immunization Assessment
- Administration of needed immunizations
- Tuberculosis evaluation
- Blood tests and xrays as needed for the exam
Call (765) 494-1700 for more information and appointments.
Access your statements here.
Please note: These are not bills, but rather statements showing the details of the charges for your visit. Unless requested, statements will no longer be mailed to you.
Statements are archived for up to 12 months.
Hours of Operation
Call 911 for emergencies!
Fall and Spring Semester Hours
Extended Care
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday & Sunday 10:00am - 6:00pm
Medical Clinic
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday & Sunday Closed
Summer and Semester Breaks
Extended Care
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday & Sunday Closed
Medical Clinic
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday & Sunday Closed
Holidays (Closed)
Martin Luther King Jr Day
Memorial Day
July 4th
Labor Day
New Years Day
** For after hours medical services:
St. Elizabeth: (765) 423-6011
IU Health Arnett Hospital: (765) 448-8000