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Although labour is a natural process that usually starts on its own, sometimes it needs to be started artificially; this is called induced labour. This is a fairly common procedure - about 20 percent of pregnant women in the UK have labour induced.
The most common reason for induction is the baby being late –between 41 and 42 weeks – or because there is some risk to the health of the baby and /or the mother.
You may also be offered induction if your pregnancy is over 34 weeks and your waters have broken and labour hasn't begun within 24-48 hours. The longer the time between your waters breaking and the start of labour the greater the risk of infection.
Health related problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure or pre-eclampsia may also be reasons for induction, as these can put both you and your baby at risk. However, you will not be normally be offered induction just because your baby is larger than expected.
You can't request induction just because having the baby at a certain time will make life more convenient for you. However, under exceptional circumstances, such as your partner is soon to be posted abroad with the armed forces, it may be considered after 40 week. Planning an induction
Your medical team will tell you why they consider labour should be induced and explain the risks and benefits of the various methods of induction. They will discuss with you when, where and how labour can be induced, and talk to you about the best pain relief options. You will be encouraged to discuss induction with your partner before making a decision.
If you decide not to go ahead with induction, then your midwife or obstetrician will discuss your care options with you. Bishop Score
The ripeness of your cervix affects how successful induction is likely to be; the riper it is the more chance there is that you'll go into labour. About 15 per cent of inductions started with an unripe cervix fail.
Cervical readiness is assessed using the Bishop Score, which gives your cervix a mark out of 10 based on its condition. A score of 8 or more indicates that your cervix is ripe and ready for labour.
Midwives use the Bishop Score before induction begins and to see whether any progress has been made after different methods of induction have been used.
In these circumstances, your doctor will discuss your options with you to help you decide whether to carry on trying, either with stronger interventions or at a later time, or to have a caesarean. Take some time to think about what you may prefer to do if this happens to you.
How is labour induced?
There are several ways a midwife can get your labour started. Some may need to be repeated, or you may need to try more than one before your labour begins.
Membrane sweep
A membrane sweep often helps to stimulate labour and is now offered routinely to women at their 40 and 41 week antenatal appointments if it's their first baby, and at 41 weeks if you've had a baby before. The midwife or doctor places a gloved finger just inside the cervix and makes a circular sweeping movement to separate the membranes from the cervix. If this isn't possible then gently massaging the cervix may achieve a similar effect. Membrane sweeping may cause some discomfort and bleeding. You may be offered two or three membrane sweeps before moving onto other methods of induction. Prostaglandins
This is the most commonly used method of induction. Prostaglandins is a hormone-like substance that encourages the cervix to soften and ripen and helps to stimulate uterine contractions. Your midwife or doctor will insert a tablet, pessary or gel containing prostaglandin into your vagina. You will be examined again after six hours if a tablet or gel was used and a further dose may be given if labour hasn't started. Pessaries release the prostaglandins slowly over 24 hours, so usually only one dose is needed. Prostagladins are usually given in the antenatal ward where your baby's heart rate can be monitored You may be able to go home after the procedure but you will need to contact your midwife after six hours if contractions haven't started, or once your contractions begin
If your waters haven't broken your healthcare professional may decide to artificially break them. This is no longer recommended as a first method of induction but it may be used if vaginal prostaglandins cannot be given for some reason.
This procedure can be done during an internal examination. A midwife or doctor releases the amniotic fluid by making a small break in the membranes around your baby using either an amniohook (a long thin probe which looks a little like a fine crochet hook) or an amnicot (a medical glove with a pricked end on one of the fingers). This procedure often works when the cervix feels soft and ready for labour to start.
Syntocinon is a synthetic form of the hormone oxytocin which encourages the uterus to contract. You would only be offered Syntocinon if your labour hasn't started following a membrane sweep or prostaglandin, or if your contractions are not very effective. Syntocinon is given through an intravenous drip, allowing the hormone to go straight into your bloodstream through a tiny tube into a vein in your arm. Once contractions have begun, the rate of the drip can be adjusted so that contractions happen often enough to make your cervix dilate, without becoming too powerful.
The risk is that Syntocinon can cause strong contractions and put your baby under stress, so you will need to be monitored continuously.
Some women say that the contractions brought on by Syntocinon are more painful than natural ones, so you may choose to have an epidural for pain relief.
There is some evidence that you are more likely to need instruments such as forceps or ventouse to help deliver your baby following an induction, whatever method is used. This may be due to complications in the pregnancy that led to the induction or it may be due to problems caused by the induction itself.
If induction doesn't work If labour doesnrsquo;t work after induction your healthcare professionals will discuss your options. You may be offered another dose of prostaglandins or, in some cases, a Caesarean section may be suggested.
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Peru, Illinois: Sapp Bros. Pot of Coffee SignOne of several similar-sized coffee pot signs for a regional chain of truck stops.
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A match that was added last minute kicks off. Not sure why this wasn't the kickoff fight but, anyways.
First man to make his way out to the ring is the giant himself The Great Khali followed by his tag team partner Santino Marella.
Finally the team of The Real Americans finally make their way out to the ring after saluting and charging the ring. They swing around these black flags, not sure what they say on them but, it was pretty weird.
The match starts off with Marella and Swagger in the ring. Both men lock up and Swagger locks Marella in a headlock. Marella takes a shoulder block as Swagger continues his annoying 'We The People' salute to Cesaro.
Swagger once again gets Marella into a headlock, but reverses it into a headlock of his own. Santino hits a shoulder block of his own then comes back with a body slam followed by a hip toss. He pulls out the Cobra and goes to strike but Swagger rolls out of the ring. Hornswoggle comes at him with his own little Cobra but Swagger rips the puppet.
Swagger delivers the Swaggerbomb to Santino followed by a leapfrog attack by Cesaro. This team is picking apart their challenger. Santino finally takes Khali who comes in and cleans house. Delivering elbow strikes to the side of Antonio's head then a big chop that echo's throughout the entire crowd. He follows him to the other side and hits another vicious chop to the chest that sends him to his knees.
He hits that big chop over the skull of Cesaro but the count gets broken up. Cesaro takes an elbow but takes out his knee. Cesaro grabs his legs and does the Giant Swing to Khali! He pins Khali and picks up the victory!
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The strong flavor of this cake requires something light and fruity to contrast it. Instead of the suggested rum mousse frosting (which is very rummy) I mashed up strawberries with sugar and drizzled it over each cake slice. It was the perfect compliment!
Grandpa's Chocolate-Rum Cake
Dark chocolate and rum are the predominant flavors in this dense and decadent cake. Because the flavors are so intense, you need only a thin slice to be perfectly satisfied.
Yield: 12 to 15 servings
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- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup dark rum
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Mousse Frosting
- Garnish: chocolate shavings
- Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition. Add rum; beat until blended.
- Combine flour and next 5 ingredients; add to sugar mixture alternately with hot water, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed until blended after each addition; stir in flavorings.
- Pour batter into 2 greased and floured 9-inch round cakepans.
- Bake at 350° for 27 minutes (cake will not test quite done). Cool in pans on a wire rack 10 minutes; remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks.
- Spread 1 cup Mousse Frosting between layers. Frost top and sides of cake with remaining frosting. Garnish, if desired. Cover and chill 8 hours. Store in refrigerator.
The cake slices well after chilling 1 hour, but plan to refrigerate it overnight before serving to allow the flavors to mellow.
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The auditorium of the Sans Pareil was slightly altered for the 1810-11 season. As the 3 December bill put it: "The House has been embellished in the Audience Part, the Back Seat of the Side Boxes elevated, the Frontispiece also elevated, improving the View of the Stage from the Gallery, and other alterations." The construction of the gallery in 1809, the improvement of sight lines this present season, and the addition of stage and upper-side boxes in 1814 completed John Scott's theatre.
The Scott family was again very active. One ballet, The Soldier's Frolic, was composed and danced by Goodwin, the new ballet master and choreographer. All other pieces were written by Jane M. Scott, that "gifted artiste, and I may say Genius" (Charles Dibdin, the younger, Memoirs, p. 97). Miss Scott acted in four of her pieces, giving well over a hundred performances. Proprietor John Scott managed the theatre and served as machinist. Bills call special attention to his "mechanical fall of snow" and other spectacular effects in the pantomime The Magic Pipe; or, Dancing Mad. John Scott's son designed at least two scenes for this same piece.
But the Sans Pareil had evolved beyond the stage when everything depended on Jane Scott's imagination and her father's business acumen. Maurice W. Disher recalls those first seasons: "While she acted her own heroines, John Scott, in his shirt sleeves, packed people closer to increase the takings by five pounds a night" (Blood and Thunder, p. 216). Perhaps another quality of the Scotts that Disher cites, their respect for the stage and their hospitality to actors, explains the rapid development of their company. At any rate, it is not one-woman shows that distinguish this 1810-1811 season, but pantomimes, farces and variety acts--all requiring a diverse and able company.
The Sans Pareil presented a pantomime every evening. The Magic Pipe ran for sixty-three consecutive nights, gave way to sixteen performances of The Necromancer; or, The Golden Key, which had played in the previous season, and then returned for a run of thirteen more nights. Auld, Harlequin at the Haymarket in 1806, was the company's Harlequin; Miss Ruggles danced Columbine; Goodwin played Lover; and James Barnes appeared as Pantaloon. By 1829, the Times was declaring Barnes "the best Pantaloon on the stage." Later in his career, as A. E. Wilson said, "he was unique and unsurpassable; the most perfect type imaginable of senile imbecility, receiving knocks and cuffs with placid resignation and tottering about as if he perpetually expected to be knocked down and set up again like a nine pin" (King Panto, p. 115). The versatile James Kirby, who would be at Drury Lane in 1811, was principal Clown, occasionally replaced by young George Bristow, brother-in-law to both Grimaldi and Jack Bologna, who was just beginning his career in the minor theatres and the provinces.
In his study of the music hall, The Early Doors, Harold Scott notes that the Sans Pareil and the Lyceum were the leading variety theatres in the West End of London during the early nineteenth century (p. 93). The performances at the Sans Pareil, E. Beresford Chancellor says, "were first of that heterogenous character associated with the careers of some of the smaller theatres, and a medley of 'turns', much akin to those of a music hall, preceded the legitimate drama here" (Pleasure Haunts of London, pp. 123-4). A bill for the final evening of the 1810-1811 season shows the strength of the Sans Pareil in this respect and suggests the varied entertainments presented throughout the season but seldom announced on the bills. Many favorite songs were sung on 6 April: "Live and be Jolly," "Bonny Lad," "Old Times," "Bag of Nails," "Four and Twenty Lord Mayors' Shows," "Let Fame Sound the Trumpet," and "Miss Muggins." A triple hornpipe was danced by Goodwin, Miss Ward and Miss Lever. And George Bristow starred in a scene from Dibdin's aquadrama The Wild Man, "by permission of the proprietors of Sadler's Wells." This scene, often given on benefit nights, and first played by Grimaldi, showed "the powerful influence of music over even the savage mind" (Dibdin's Memoirs, p. 102).
On other evenings this season, Miss Acres sang Vauxhall songs, and Mr. Rose, visiting from Astley's Amphitheatre, sang James Sanderson's "Lilly from Jamaica; or, The Negro in London." Herr Schmidt offered a trumpet concerto "performed for the first time on an instrument which lately cost one hundred guineas, being of silver, rimmed with gold, and the tone melodiously beautiful."
Henry Hengler, the Vauxhall rope-walker and father of Frederick Charles Hengler, founder of Hengler's Circus, danced "with baskets, also boys, tied to his feet and one on his shoulder." And James Barnes more than once thrilled the audience when he made his flight from the gallery "with accompaniment on the trumpet."
The roster for this season names twenty-three actors and twenty-one actresses. Joining the company for the first time and for short stays were Bristow, Miss Acres from Vauxhall Gardens ("first time on any stage"), Asker from the Theatre Royal Dublin, and J. Lewis from the Theatre Royal Manchester. Goodwin, ballet master for this season, "late of Covent Garden," was probably the "Master Goodwin" who performed at Covent Garden 1796-1803, son of the Covent Garden performers Thomas and Eleanor Goodwin. Daly began his long tenure this season, joining his wife and such other stalwarts as Godbee, Robert Stebbing and C. H. Simpson.
Eight pieces were presented in the approximately ninety-two
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The Ramsar Convention's Small Grants Fund 2003 Allocations Report
Ramsar Small Grants Fund for Wetland Conservation and Wise Use (SGF)
Allocations Report for the 2003 funding cycle
The Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands established the Ramsar Small Grants Fund (SGF) in 1990 in order to provide assistance for wetland conservation and wise use in developing countries and countries with economies in transition. The wise use concept has been defined as "the sustainable utilization of wetlands for the benefit of humankind and compatible with the maintenance of the natural properties of the ecosystem". The SGF Operational Guidelines put emphasis upon the implementation of the Ramsar Strategic Plan, and thus the objective(s) of project proposals should relate to the general and operational objectives of the Strategic Plan. In addition, under the Fund, emergency assistance can be provided to Ramsar Sites which have suffered damage or are in imminent danger of damage. Countries which have signaled their intention to join the Convention may apply for preparatory assistance to support activities necessary for the designation of the first site to be included in the List of Wetlands of International Importance.
2003 Allocations
In the 2003 cycle of project proposals, a total of 38 completed proposals were evaluated by Ramsar staff and presented to the Standing Committee, with the Secretariat's recommendations, at its 30th meeting on 16 January 2004. From the funds available, a total of nine project proposals were approved for funding in this year's cycle, for a total of 341,885 Swiss francs, subject to the receipt of adequate reporting on previous SGF projects in those countries from which reports were pending.
Voluntary contributions to the Small Grants Fund in the 2003 cycle have been made by Austria (Ministry for Land and Forestry, Environment and Water Management), Belgium (Instituut voor Natuurebehoud), Denmark (Ministry of the Environment), Germany (Bundesministerum für Umwelt, Naturschutz und Reaktorsicherheit), Iran (Department of the Environment), Italy (Ministero del'Ambiente), Japan (from Voluntary Asian Project), Sweden (SIDA), the United Kingdom (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs), and the WWF Living Waters programme.
Summary Description of Approved Projects
"National project to assist with the development of a Wetlands Policy". The project will produce a brochure portraying wetlands on five islands in the Bahamas and carry out wetland workshops in the northern and southern regions to assist in the development of a wetlands policy for the country. Additional posters will provide information on the socioeconomic and environmental effects of the loss of wetland systems through local examples. The workshops will draw participants from the main stakeholders of wetlands in the country. Wetlands in the Bahamas are undergoing serious threats from human development and thus there is a need for a common ground and informative wetlands policy. The project will be carried out by the Bahamas Environment, Science and Technology Commission, the Administrative Authority for the Ramsar Convention. Bahamas had not previously received SGF funding support. 40,000 Swiss francs have been allocated from the SGF as well as US$30,000 complementary in-kind support from the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.
"Formulation of the National Wetlands Policy for Guatemala, Phase 2". The project will carry out phase 2 of the development of Guatemala's National Wetland Policy. Phase 1 (an evaluation of the current status of knowledge, institutional capabilities and human resources for the conservation and wise use of wetlands in Guatemala) was completed by December 2003. Phase 2 aims to facilitate discussion of Guatemala's NWP with all the different stakeholders in different parts of the country, using the draft version and consultancy report as a main reference. Its objective is to reach consensus and produce a final and approved NWP. Several consultation meetings will be carried out and the final document will be technically validated by experts. The NWP is expected to be launched officially at the end of the project and published in summarized and long versions. 40,000 Swiss francs have been allocated for this project, which has an additional 43,813 Swiss francs of funding from the National Conservation Fund (FONACON) and CONAP (National Protected Areas Council). CONAP, Ramsar's Administrative Authority in Guatemala, will supervise the project, to be carried out by the Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales FLACSO.
"Ecotourism development for Lake Nakuru National Park with integration of wetland wise use into sustainable development / participation of local communities / private sector involvement". The project aims at supporting ecotourism within the protected area of Lake Nukuru National Park, which has at least 140,000 visitors yearly. It is also targeting the wider catchment area with some community-based initiatives. Whereas a high tourism potential exists in the area, there are still few initiatives in tourism education and awareness, training of local communities, diversification of products, marketing, infrastructure development and community involvement. This project addresses all of these issues while also providing a platform for alternative income through ecotourism and thus reduces pressure on the natural landscape. The project was approved for 40,000 Swiss francs from the SGF; Banrock Station in Australia is also supporting it with their US$10,000 Ramsar Conservation Award "Evian prize" and an additional US$10,000 contribution.
Kyrgyz Republic
"Ecological assessment of Song-Kul and Chatyr-Kul, to develop management guidelines and support proposed listing as a Ramsar Site". This project is for a baseline study and ecological assessment of two potential Ramsar Sites. Simultaneously the project aims to develop management guidelines for both sites and to train stakeholders to understand management practices and the law. The country has recently joined the Convention; therefore the outcome of the project will contribute to the designation of two more Ramsar sites and the development of their management plans as well as the capacity building of the Administrative Authority in implementing the project. The sum of 39,652 Swiss francs was approved for this project.
Lao PDR
"Preparatory assistance for Lao PDR's accession to the Ramsar Convention". By raising awareness of wetland values and the role of the Ramsar Convention and an analysis of the implications of joining the Convention, the project aims to assist the Lao Government to accede to the treaty. Rapid inventory and selection of a potential Ramsar Site are envisaged. The proposal will constitute a part of the Mekong Wetlands Biodiversity Conservation Programme. The sum of 25,000 Swiss francs was approved.
Marshall Islands
"Institutional capacity building and review of training needs for implementation of the Ramsar Convention". The project will contribute to capacity building for accession to the Convention, to be achieved through a review of the legislative framework and institutional arrangements needed to streamline the implementation process and reduce resource needs. A training course will be developed about the Convention and training needs will be assessed to secure funds necessary for the implementation of the Convention. An amount of 39,667 Swiss francs was approved.
"Preparatory process towards the development of a National Wetland Policy". The project aims at promoting wetland conservation through the elaboration of a policy vital to the objective of biodiversity conservation. The policy formulation in the project is through a consultative process that will identify problems specific to current Nigerian wetland management system. Consultations will involve stakeholders from all levels (community, state and federal) to obtain a consensus on the required development options, policy and instruments for policy implementation. It will take into consideration all existing problems and create the required awareness of the values and functions of wetlands for key decision-makers as well as the public. This project was approved for 40,000 Swiss francs, which includes a contribution from the WWF Living Waters programme in the amount of 10,000 Swiss francs.
Republic of Moldova
"Evaluation study to support implementation of a management plan for the Lower Prut Ramsar Site towards wise use and sustainable development". One of only two Ramsar Sites in Moldova, Lower Prut Lakes provides a multitude of functional roles in the natural landscape, including critical wildlife habitat, biodiversity, nutrient removal and water quality improvement. However, existing data on the site's environmental conditions and ecological features are limited and insufficient for adequate management. The project aims to provide the missing data on this Ramsar Site by carrying out field studies, based upon the river basin approach, in order to develop an action plan and ensure its wise use and sustainable development. Two workshops are planned to raise public awareness of wetland values. The follow-up of this project is the preparation of the designation of a cross-border Biosphere Reserve with Romania, Ukraine, and Moldova. The project will be implemented by the Center for Strategic Environmental Studies ECOS in cooperation with National Institute of Ecology, State Hydrometeo Service, Ministry of Agriculture - Department of Statistics, public local authorities, landlords and NGOs. The project will operate with a 38,345 Swiss francs budget in addition to 9,670 Swiss francs in-kind support from the proposers.
"Institutional capacity building and review of training needs for implementation of the Ramsar Convention". The project should help the country to accede to the Ramsar Convention through a review of the legislative framework and institutional arrangements needed to streamline the implementation process and reduce resource needs. A training course will be developed about the Convention and training needs will be assessed to secure funds necessary for the implementation of the Convention in the country. The amount of 39,221 Swiss francs has been allocated for this project.


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NEW HAVEN, Conn. - When Yale and Brown met last November, the Bulldogs were 3-3 and the Bears were 0-6. Since Yale pulled out a 2-1 win that night much has changed, and both teams enter Tuesday night's rematch at Ingalls Rink on a roll. The Bulldogs are 6-1-1 in their last eight games while the Bears are 5-2-1. A video feed of the game will be available live on yalebulldogs.com and will also be archived shortly after the game.
Yale (11-8-1, 7-7-1 ECAC) has now won two straight against Brown (6-13-2, 3-11-1 ECAC) for the first time in school history. The Bears had a 37-game unbeaten streak against the Bulldogs snapped last season by a 3-1 Yale win at Meehan Auditorium. Yale trailed 1-0 heading into the third period but got goals from senior forward Jenna Spring (Cranbrook, B.C.), sophomore forward Crysti Howser (Wilmette, Ill.) and senior forward Kristin Savard (Framingham, Mass.) for the win. Earlier this season the Bulldogs beat the Bears at Meehan again, 2-1, behind a pair of goals from Savard and 19 saves from junior goaltender Shivon Zilis (Markham, Ont.). The Bears lead the overall series 53-5-1.
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Penfolds Grange displays fully ripe, intensely flavoured and textured Shiraz grapes in combination with new American oak. The result is a unique Australian style that is now recognised as the most consistent of the world's great wines. The Grange style is the original and most powerful expression of Penfolds' multi-vineyard, multi-district blending philosophy.
Packaged in laser-etched bottles with identification numbers since the 1994 vintage.
Regional Source: Kalimna, Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Adelaide (Magill) and Padthaway.
Vintage conditions: An exceptional vintage in both quality and quantity. Good winter rain was followed by generally warm to mild and dry conditions throughout South Australia. Vintage was orderly and there was little or no disease.
Grape variety: Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
Oak maturation: 19 months in new American oak.
Winemaker: John Duval
Colour: Vibrant plum red.
Nose: A fusion of cinnamon and mixed spices with blackcurrant, blueberry and boysenberry fruit; savoury, underlying aromas of earth, cold tea and roast chestnuts; plus barrel-ferment richness.
Palate: Archetypal young Grange with concentration, balance and powerful berry fruit flavours, with blueberry at the core. Tight and structured, although the thick, ripe tannins are shrouded beneath a veil of opulent fruit. Excellent length and persistence of flavour and masterful handling of oak. A very fine Grange that will confidently sit alongside the great 1990.
Peak drinking: 2010-2030
"Medium to full red-purple, still bright after five years, vibrant cherry and plum fruit aromas more than handle the oak on the bouquet; the palate is sumptuous, but not heavy, the cherry and plum flavours tracking the bouquet. The wine has a very long finish, with fine, integrated tannins. Destined to become one of the great Granges."
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At last, we've finally been able to ride the RSV4 in the dry after its sopping wet launch in Spring 2009! As we said before, Aprilia built the RSV4 as a race bike first, road bike second. You won't even scratch the surface of what it's capable of on the road in terms of power and handling.
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It has more grip and poise than you know what to do with, it goes like stink and its barely legal exhaust sounds like the Devil clearing its throat. Size-wise, it's a somewhere between a 400 and 600cc sportsbike, so it's cramped for taller riders and it's low-speed fuelling manners can be a bit iffy. That aside, the Aprilia is an incredible sports bike.
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The Aprilia's 65° V4 motor produces a claimed 180bhp@12,500rpm and 85ftlb@10,000rpm. It has a single block crankcase with integrated cylinder liners, titanium inlet valves and balance shaft. The six-speed cassette gearbox is removable, handy for racing and a slipper clutch comes as standard. Being a V4, the engine is incredibly small and has allowed Aprilia to make a tiny bike around it. There's a good spread of linear power up to 10,000rpm and then it goes berserk up to 14,000rpm. This feels every inch a race engine and to get the very best out of it a dry, sunny racetrack is required. The engine note is similar to the deep, metallic boom of the RSV twin, it's very loud in gear, but quiet in neutral, which is how it might have got through noise regulations.
The chassis feels just as racy as the engine. Ohlins forks and rear shock feel stiff when you hop aboard but are plush once on the move, soaking up the bumps in style and offer lots of support and composure for hard cornering. You get lots of feel through the chassis, nicely balanced steering and more grip than you'll know what to do with on the road thanks to its standard fitment Pirelli Diablo Super Corsa SP tyres. Monobloc Brembos are race-spec and offer masses of stopping power and feel.
The RSV4 is packed with toys, gadgets and trickery. There's an evolution of Aprilia's ride-by-wire system, which first appeared on their MotoGP racer and the Shiver road bike. The system allows a three-way engine map (track, sport and road) offering varying levels of power delivery from soft to extreme. The RSV4 also gets electronically controlled variable-length inlet trumpets, an exhaust power-valve and a new Magnetti Marelli ECU to control all the electronic systems. You also get Ohlins forks, shock and steering damper, a carbon fibre mudguard and hugger, forged aluminium wheels, Brembo monobloc radial brakes and sticky Pirelli Diablo Super Corsa SP tyres. Compare and buy parts for the Aprilia RSV4 in the MCN Shop.
It's too soon to say how reliable the Aprilia RSV4 will be, but if it's anything like Aprilia's of old, there will be little to worry about. Build quality and reliability is up there with the best, and to say Aprilia is an Italian version of Honda isn't stretching it at all. Aprilia now benefits from the huge cash reserves that new owners, Piaggio, have brought to the Noale-based company since 2005, so each new model goes through vigorous research and development. We have had issues with poor fuelling at low revs on one of our test bikes, but Aprilia say this was due to some rogue dirt and water in the fuel tank.
Just looking at the sexy metal, the race developed V4 engine, top-grade chassis parts and fancy electronics you get for your money, fifteen grand doesn't sound that expensive, especially when you compare it to the £1500 dearer Ducati 1198S. The fact that the RSV4 is a ridiculously brilliant motorcycle, just seals the deal. Find an Aprilia RSV4 for sale.
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2005 – RSV4 started life from a clean sheet of paper. 2009 – RSV4 race bike scores a podium at Qatar with Max Biaggi in its second ever meeting. RSV4 Factory launched.
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Rode one on saturday!! awesome bike. the noise alone sells it.
Makes my gsxr750k7 feel sluggish and sloppy, just a whole new level.
06 July 2009 16:56
Just get them to get rid of the mirror indicators and the middle light on the bike and it'll look perfect.
20 June 2009 20:03
Can't believe it, having just read the review - this looks like even the vertically challenged may be able to ride it. I have a GSXR750 which I had lowered and absolutely love to bits. But had resigned myself to never being able to own a thou sports bike cos of their size - this looks promising though - gonna have to get to local dealer to have a go :)
06 June 2009 10:24
Had a look round the RSV4 while doing a spot of tyre kicking in Gloucester last week. I think the bike looks stunning and would love to give one a try. It will be interesting to see how many owners resort to a power comander to sort the reported fueling issues.
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Had a go on one of these courtesy of Newcombe bros in Chelmsford. Test ride about an hour long. Went to Finchingfield via the Barnston bends and back. Two weeks later I still can't get it out of my head. The bike is totally awesome and possibly a bit too much for the road but who cares. The brakes are the best I have ever used and the handling is beyond critisism. Top speed 173mph without even trying!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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The Pitch: Filling in the backstory between Resident Evil 2 and 3, Operation Raccoon City shifts the focus to a crack team of Umbrella Security agents sent in to clean up the crumbs (or bloodstains, whatevs) that were left behind.
What It Really Is: A disappointment. The idea of building a game around the murky backstage events of previous Resident Evils was genius. The opportunity to dive deeper into the lore of a story we enjoy should have given us that tingly feeling like when we found out that both Ed Norton and Brad Pitt were Tyler Durden. Only Operation Raccoon City never comes close to engaging us like that. The story is reprehensibly flat, the characters are vanilla, the AI (both your teammates and your enemies) showed up on a short bus and, in the end, you're left with no revelations, just a frustrating feeling of emptiness and puzzlement about how Capcom had the gall to brand this shlock with the Resident Evil name. Operation Raccoon City is so unworthy of the RE title that, if it were a movie, Mila Jovovich's agent wouldn't even read the script....which we imagine would be penned in crayon and tears.
Maxim.com Ready-Made Press Blurb: Operation Raccoon City gave us an outbreak...of joy!
Fun Fact: There are online multiplayer modes to be found here, all of which put forth a solid effort in redeeming Operation Raccoon City's horrendous campaign. The catch is that you have to convince someone else to actually buy this game too. Good luck with that.
Special Features/Extras/Cheats/Packaging: The special edition of Operation Raccoon City includes a steelbook, exclusive art, two patches and eight in-game weapons. Why anyone would want to commemorate this with a special edition is still beyond us.
Who's It For: If you had your brain preemptively removed so that zombies wouldn't find you delicious, you can spend your time playing this while the rest of us fight to survive the latest Umbrella outbreak.


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Seat Heater Non-Compliance Issue Creates Temporary Stop Sale On Certain Toyota Models
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Toyota has informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that it has initiated a stop sale of certain Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra vehicles equipped with seat heaters in order to address a non-compliance issue.
Toyota Announces Voluntary Recall of Certain Sienna Vehicles
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Toyota recalling 615k Sienna models over rollaway risk
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Filed under: Minivan/Van , Recalls , Toyota Toyota has announced a recall affecting approximately 615,000 Sienna minivans due to a possible rollaway risk. All of the vehicles in question are from the 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008 and 2009 model years. In an official statement, the automaker states that the problem stems from the vehicle's shift lever assembly. "Because of the potential for damage to the shift lock solenoid installed in involved vehicles, there is a possibility that the shift lever could be moved out of the 'P' position without the driver depressing the brake pedal," Toyota said. Because of this fault, the affected Sienna models could roll away without warning, increasing the risk for a crash. Owners will be notified via first class mail, and the affected Sienna models can be taken to Toyota dealerships to have the shift lock solenoid replaced with a new one. Have a look below for the automaker's official release. Continue reading Toyota recalling 615k Sienna models over rollaway risk Toyota recalling 615k Sienna models over rollaway risk originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 Sep 2013 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 13, 2013 – The 2014 Toyota Sienna, the only family van sold in the U.S. that offers an available all-wheel drive system, for 2014 offers the Blind Spot Monitor as a standalone option for the SE model. Previously for the SE grade, it was available only as part of option packages. The feature, which includes cross-traffic alert, remains standard on the Sienna Limited grade.
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Filed under: Minivan/Van , Toyota The four-cylinder Toyota Sienna is officially a thing of the past. Toyota has opted to ditch the minivan's entry-level 2.7-liter engine, thereby making the 266-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 standard equipment. The move makes some sense, as the entry-level four cylinder didn't really manage better fuel economy – the 187-hp powertrain managed 19 miles per gallon city and 24 highway, whereas the V6 gets 18/25. Buyers can look forward to a few small changes for the 2013 model year, including easier-to-clean fabrics on LE trim as well as an eight-way power adjustable driver's seat and four-way power passenger throne. LE guise also delivers three-zone climate control with individual control for the driver, passenger and rear seats. Stepping up to Limited trim will net consumers a standard Blind Spot Monitor, though the tech may also be had on SE and XLE versions as an individual option. Prices have jumped up a bit, starting with the base Sienna at $25,450, or $1,390 more than the 2012 model. Toyota says that on average, prices have increased by around $466 over all trims. The topped-out Sienna all-wheel drive Limited tips the wallet at $41,240 before tacking on any additional options. Check out the press release below .
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Marcel Kittel wins Tour de France opening stage anew
Harrogate, England, United Kingdom (4E Sports) – Just like last year, Marcel Kittel of Germany ruled the opening stage of the Tour de France from Leeds to Harrogate Saturday.
Kittel, who won four stages last year, finished the 190.50-kilometer route in four hours, 44 minutes and seven seconds.
Peter Sagan placed second while Ramunus Navardauskas was third. Defending champion Chris Froome finished sixth.
"It was so hard! The hill in the last kilometer made it very difficult to win. There were so many people that we rode the finale like in a tunnel with a terrible noise. It's unbelievable that I win stage 1 again," Kittel said.
"I had good legs today and my guys did an excellent job. Our plan was to control the race with the other sprinters' teams. This yellow jersey is for my team-mates. They were completely dedicated to that one goal," he added.
Favorite Mark Cavendish's hopes of taking the yellow jersey in the opening stage were dashed after he was involved in nasty crash 300 meters before the finish in Harrogate, taking Simon Gerrans down with him.
Tour de France rookie Benoit Jarrier of Bretagne-Séché Environnement) was the first attacker of the 101st edition as he went away from the gun after the ribbon cutting ceremony honored by the Duchess of Cambridge along with her husband Prince William at the Harewood House.
Jens Voigt of Trek Factory Racing, the oldest rider in the competition, made his move and was accompanied by Nicolas Edet (Cofidis) to make it a leading trio that wasn't chased down by the peloton.
England hosts the first three stages of this 101st Tour de France before riders enter France on Tuesday. Sunday's second stage is a 201-kilometer ride from York to Sheffield.
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The 6-foot-4, 200-pounder bolsters an impressive roster for the U.S. Army All-American contest. Woulard is currently rated as the No. 15 quarterback in the country by Scout.com, making him a four-star prospect.
Woulard has made a non-binding verbal commitment to sign with South Florida on National Letter of Intent Day.
Scout Eval: "Woulard is a quarterback with a lot of upside. He played wide receiver in high school as a freshman and sophomore before moving to quarterback as a junior. He has a very live arm, he has great size, he is a great athlete, and he has a lot of tools to like. He just needs more experience. He can improve on his decision-making in games and just get a better feel when he is in the pocket. He is smart, he is eager to learn, and very talented." - Chad Simmons
"Asiantii is a talented athlete whose leadership and teamwork qualities have made him a standout at Winter Park High School," said John Myers, Director of Marketing, Army Marketing and Research Group. "Only the strongest wear the Army colors, and Asiantii possesses mental, emotional and physical strengths similar to the Army Strong Soldier, that have afforded him that honor. We are proud to welcome all of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl players and commend each of them on their selection."
Woulard was selected by the U.S. Army All-American Bowl Selection Committee.
For more than a decade, the U.S. Army All-American Bowl has been the Nation's premier high school football game, serving as the preeminent launching pad for America's future college and NFL stars. Andrew Luck, Mark Sanchez, Tim Tebow, Ndamukong Suh, and Marcus Lattimore all made their national debuts as U.S. Army All-Americans. In the 2012 NFL Draft Andrew Luck became the first U.S. Army All-American Bowl alumnus to be selected with the first overall pick. The 2012 U.S. Army All-American Bowl drew a record crowd of 39,011 to the Alamodome, and was the most-watched sporting event on television over the weekend, excluding the NFL playoffs.
ROTC Representative Mr. Reinaldo Morales, Sergeant Michael Genetti, Asiantii Woulard, and Staff Sergeant Reginald Rivers
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Categories > Books > Lord of the Rings
First Snowfall0 Reviews
The twins want someone to play with outside in the newly fallen snow.
Author: Analia (aka Analiathe1st)
Beta: None. All mistakes are mine, and I'm sure there are a lot of them.
Characters: Elladan, Elrohir, CelebrÃan, Elrond, Erestor and Glorfindel
Pairing(s): Erestor/Glorfindel, Elrond/CelebrÃan
Rating: PG-13 (for implied sexuality, slash, and snowball violence)
Warnings: none
Disclaimer: None of these characters are mine. I'm only doing this for fun and I'm not going to make an ounce of profit (unless you count the reviews). Everything belongs to JRR Tolkien, Tolkien Estates, New Line Cinema, and all those other lucky buggers.
Summary: The twins want someone to play with outside in the newly fallen snow.
Author's Notes: This is a one-shot fic I started last January (I think) and finally getting our first "real" snowfall where I live inspired me to finish it. I didn't bother rereading what I'd already written, so keep that in mind as you're reading because some of the minor details may be slightly off. I am planning on going back through and fixing any major problems. If you see anything that really needs my attention, please let me know.
Review: Please, please, please? I love reviews. Good, bad, indifferent, critical. I'm not picky. I'd prefer critical reviews, but anything and everything is welcome.
First Snowfall
The patter of excited elfling feet could be heard from down the hallway as the sun rose one early winter morning over Imladris. Two dark haired elflings ran as fast as they could down the hallway to their parent's room and burst through the door. The two sleeping figures in the bed had no warning as their twin sons launched themselves bodily between and partially atop their mother and father.
"Nana! Ada! Guess what, guess what!"
"Elladan, Elrohir," CelebrÃan murmured sleepily as Elrond buried his head under the blankets. "What are you doing up so early?"
"Oh, Nana, you'll never believe it!" Elrohir near shouted as he and his brother jumped up and down on the bed, occasionally landing on their parents in their over-exuberant zeal.
"Boys, please," Elrond finally said after Elladan bounced on his stomach for the third time. "Calm down and tell us what happened." Elladan scrambled off the bed and ran over to heavily curtained windows while Elrohir plopped down between his parents.
The dark haired elfling dropped his voice down in an attempt to be dramatic. "It snowed." Elladan flung the curtains open at the same time, allowing the new sunlight to flood the room. Elrond and CelebrÃan blinked rapidly at the sudden brightness, but when they could see again, the Lord and Lady of Imladris could see that their realm was now covered with a thick, sparkling layer of newly fallen snow.
"You're right, ion nÃn," CelebrÃan said after a moment. "It did snow."
"Aye, it's very pretty," Elrond mumbled, trying to hide under the bedcovers again.
"Ada," Elladan said as he walked back to his father's side of the bed. "Could you come outside and play with us in the snow?" The half-elf stifled a groan while his wife tried unsuccessfully to smother her giggles. The last thing he wanted to do was climb out of his nice, warm, comfortable bed at such an early hour and go outside to be pelted with cold ice and snow.
"Not right now, ionen," Elrond said. "It's far too early to awake, much less be outside in the cold." Before either of the twins could say anything further, the Lord of Imladris pulled the bedcovers up and over his head, hiding himself from their sight.
"But Ada," Elrohir whined, joining his brother's cause and moving off the bed to stand next to his twin, "It's the very first snowfall of winter. Why can't you come and play with us?" CelebrÃan, realising that this discussion would lead monstrous temper tantrums if her twin sons were not soon distracted, intervened on her blanket buried husband's behalf.
"Why don't you go see if Erestor and Glorfindel are awake?" she suggested.
From under the bed coverings came Elrond's muffled agreement, "I'm sure they would be delighted to play in the snow with you."
The twins thought the matter over for a moment.
"But what about Ada?" Elladan asked petulantly. "I still want him to play with us outside before the snow goes away."
"Your father will try to join you a little while before the noon meal," the silver-haired lady said. "He has a few things to take care of before he can come play." The twins' brows furrowed, but CelebrÃan hurried on before they could make any arguments. "I'm sure that he will come to you the moment he can." A few moments of silence followed, and the adult elves held their breath against the chance of a temper tantrum.
"Alright!" Elrohir said. "We should go see if they're awake yet. 'Findel likes to sleep late." Both elflings smiled brightly at their relieved mother and hidden father before dashing out of the room and further down the hall to where Erestor and his lover resided.
Once the sound of their sons' footsteps had faded away down the corridor, Elrond warily peeked out from under the bedcovers.
"Are they gone?" he asked his wife.
"Aye, husband," CelebrÃan replied, shaking her head. "But you will still have to go outside to play with them later."
"I know, love," Elrond said, turning over onto his back so that he could see his wife. "But I had something in mind to do this morning, and if I went outside now, I would not get the chance to do it."
CelebrÃan arched an eyebrow at her husband. "And just what is more important that spending time with your sons this morning?"
"This," the dark haired elf lord replied. He rolled over swiftly and caught CelebrÃan under him. As the silver haired lady gasped in surprise, Elrond bent down and covered her lips with his own. Though startled at first, CelebrÃan quickly responded to her husband's loving attentions and soon both were panting against each other's mouths as desire began building between them.
CelebrÃan broke away from the kiss to take in a much needed breath, and shivered as Elrond moved one of his hands to cup one of her breasts while the other slid up under her nightdress to caress the bare skin of her thighs.
"I find this to be very important," Elrond whispered as he lowed his mouth to trace the curve of his wife's neck. "Wouldn't you agree?"
"I suppose I would," CelebrÃan managed to reply before all coherent thought left her and she surrendered to her beloved husband's passion.
Further down the hallway, another couple was sleeping peacefully, completely oblivious to the world outside their bed. Glorfindel tightened his arm around his lover's waist, even as Erestor snuggled closer to him in his sleep. The two elves were completely unaware that their blissful repose was about to be rudely interrupted.
The only warning the pair had was the slight vibration of the wooden floor outside their bedroom door before it flew open to admit the whirlwind of Elrond's twin sons. The two elflings hurtled themselves onto the bed and on top of the furniture's occupants, much to the dismay of the abruptly wakened warrior and councillor. Both of the older elves reflexively clutched at the bed sheets as Elladan and Elrohir tried to pull the covers away.
"Elladan! Elrohir! What are you doing?" Erestor yelped when Elrohir nearly succeeded in prying the sheets away from him.
"Come and look!" Elladan chirped gleefully as he gave up on trying to take the bedclothes away from Glorfindel. He ran to the window and started tugging on the draperies instead. Elrohir ran to help him, and a moment later, the children pulled the curtains open and let the early morning sunlight flood the chamber.
The two older elves blinked at the sudden intrusion of sunlight into their dimly lit bedchamber, blinded temporarily by the reflection of sunlight off the new snow.
"See, see! It snowed last evening!" Elrohir said.
"Ada said that you would come play outside with us," Elladan added helpfully when his brother's statement received no reaction from the older elves.
"He did, did he?" Erestor asked sceptically. "And just when did he say that?"
"Just now," Elladan replied. "But Ada said he would come play with us before the noon meal."
Glorfindel and Erestor looked at each other. They both loved to spend time with the twins and frequently entertained and frolicked with them, but not when it would usurp the time they had set aside solely for themselves. Glorfindel and Erestor had hoped to spend today alone together in their rooms, as today was a rare occasion when they both had the same day off. The dark haired counsellor turned back to the two elflings who were watching their elders hopefully.
"Your Adar is going to pay for this," Erestor sighed under his breath. "Very well, young ones," he said. "Glorfindel and I will join you outside after we break our fast."
The last of Erestor's words were nearly drowned out by the delighted squeals of the two elflings as they all but threw themselves at the counsellor.
"But first," Glorfindel interrupted, holding up a hand to forestall any sudden pouting. "You must be properly dressed for such an excursion, and you must eat something for the morning meal."
"Yes 'Findel," the twins chorused, not at all happy with the delay in their plans, but satisfied that someone would be coming with them to play in the snow.
"Now, go and dress, for the sooner that is done, the sooner you may play."
Elladan and Elrohir dashed out of the bedroom, forgetting in their haste to close the door behind them. The older elves waited for a moment until the twins' footsteps pattered out of hearing before throwing back the bedcovers and rising to meet the day.
"You are right, melethen," the blonde haired warrior said as Erestor went to run water for a bath in their private bathing chamber.
"About what?"
"Elrond will definitely be paying for this."
Many hours later, as Arien began to sink into the western horizon, Elrond's Captain, his Chief Counsellor and his twin sons were waging a snow war that was nearly as great as the final battle against Sauron at the end of the Second Age. Erestor and Elrohir fought valiantly to protect the remains of their snow fort against Glorfindel and Elladan, but a well placed throw by the older twin collapsed what little wall the defenders had left and they were overrun before a counter attack could be raised.
It was at that moment Elrond happened to step outside to seek his wayward progeny, and he was seen immediately by the elder elves. Erestor and Glorfindel quickly left off their mock battle and launched their cold, wet missiles in their lord's direction before he knew what was happening. The satisfying sound of the snowballs hitting their target was followed by an undignified shriek as Elrond realised he was under attack. As soon as the twins realised their father was now the one being pelted with snowballs, they left off trying to bury each other and ran to help Glorfindel and Erestor.
Too late, Elrond tried to run for cover, but he was trapped between the house and four snowball wielding elves. Glorfindel and Erestor sported wicked grins as they closed in on their helpless prey. Elrond glanced about, trying to find some means of escape, but surrounded as he was, the elf lord could do nothing but admit defeat. However, Elrond had not survived the Second Age to be defeated by his own councillor and captain. In a final effort to avoid capture and torment by snowdrift, Elrond launched himself at Erestor, tackling the other elf into a nearby snow bank. Taken by surprise, Erestor paused a moment too long before attempting to defend himself.
When the small scuffle for dominance ended, Elrond emerged victorious with Erestor as his prisoner. Holding Erestor around the chest with one arm and a sizeable chunk of snow in his other hand, Elrond turned to face Glorfindel and his sons.
"Put down your weapons or Erestor gets it!" Elrond cried. His "captive" tried, and failed miserably, to look as though he feared for his life.
"No!" shouted the twins, dropping their snowballs. "Don't do it, Ada!"
Elrond looked over at Glorfindel, who was still clutching fistfuls of snow. "And what of you, mighty warrior? Will you send your beloved to his death?"
Glorfindel opened his mouth to reply, but a lilting female voice spoke first.
"My husband," CelebrÃan said from the safety of a nearby doorway. "Do you think we can wait to hold the councillor's execution by snow until after the evening meal? The cook has informed me that our food will stay warm for only so long."
Elrond looked from Glorfindel to his wife, and then to his sons. "Very well," he acquiesced after a moment. He let go of Erestor who promptly ran to his lover's side. "Councillor, you have been allowed to live only by the mercy of the cook's exquisite timing. Next time you will not be so lucky."
Glorfindel snorted. "There will not be a next time, my lord. I will not allow Erestor to be captured a second time."
"Oh, my hero," said Erestor sarcastically. "You weren't really going to save me after all."
Elrond grinned at them both before ushering his children inside the house so that they could dry off and change clothes before going to eat. Once they had vanished into through the doorway, he turned to follow them inside.
"Don't be silly, love," Glorfindel replied, bending down for a kiss. "Of course I was going to rescue you. I was just going to wait a bit first."
Erestor rolled his eyes and began to head for the door. He looked back at Glorfindel in confusion when the warrior grabbed his arm. A downward flick of his eyes to the snow covered ground alerted Erestor to his plans and to two elves quickly scooped up several hand-fulls of snow.
"My lord!" Glorfindel called just as Elrond was about to enter the House. "You forgot something."
"Yes, Glorfindel?" Elrond asked. As he turned back to see what Glorfindel wanted, both of the other elves launched their snowballs.
"Payback!" Erestor replied. The Lord of Imladris yelped when the cold snow made contact with his face and chest, and he rushed inside, snow dripping from his hair, shoulders and robes.
Laughing, Erestor and Glorfindel relinquished the rest of the snow they had gathered, then followed Elrond inside. The last of Arien's rays vividly coloured the remaining snow on the ground before the vanished for the night. The couple's revenge was complete for now, but then again who knew what tomorrow would bring them. If they were lucky perhaps the next day's dawning would herald more snow.
Nana - Mum
Adar/Ada - Father/Dad
ionen - sons
Arien - the sun (actually the name of the Maiar who pulls the sun across the sky)


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A lovely review of my album from Stephen Iliffe
'Mad Rush: Solo Piano Music of Philip Glass' - Sally Whitwell (2011) review
In recent years, Philip Glass' tight grip on his back catalogue has relaxed sufficiently to allow performers like Sally Whitwell to extract the more subtle nuances trapped within his endless minimalist phrases.
Across these nine vignettes from the composer's repertoire for grand piano, the Sydney-based Whitwell pays homage to Glass the modernist while intuiting the classical ghosts that lurk within.
If the album's centrepiece – the six-part Metamorphosis – retains the typically tight metrical structures of the Glass score, there's a sly nod to Debussy's flexible focus on the possibilities of form, as Whitwell alights on the subtle wisps of harmony and fleeting rhythmic ideas and gives off the feeling of music being garnered by the wind, spun out from the keys and released to the wind again, a triumph of instinct, judgement and technique.
Elsewhere, the tone and timbre of these lush tracks have the richness of Bach or Chopin. But this is no exercise in nostalgia; Mad Rush breathes new life into old forms through Whitwell's use of an extraordinary custom-built Stuart & Sons piano. This boasts 102 keys as opposed to the traditional 88, with more subtle gradations of tone and colour, plus vertical strings for added dynamics and sustain.
Whitwell's range is astonishing; on the 14-minute title track she alternately pummels the keys with industrial force or strokes them with the delicacy of an insect skating the surface tension of a city pond at night.
Yet this fast/slow and loud/soft dynamic is dissolved into ever-shifting permutations, as Whitwell overlays urban claustrophobia with the ancient circadian rhythms of nature.
And there's sublime detail in the quietest moments, as Whitwell uses the pedals to bend, suspend and fade the notes – could be the faint humming of an air conditioner or the buzzing of mosquitos. The intermittent silences play an important part too, leaving generous space for the listener to insert their own thoughts into the weft and weave of the music.
An added bonus is a pin-sharp digital recording by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's Ultimo Centre; every slap and tickle of ivory keys and reverberating gut wire strings comes through with vivid clarity, as if Whitwell were performing in your living room.
Like the stark album cover of Whitwell assuming a Zen-like poise in a multi-storey car park, there's peace at the heart of this city, like pale flowers pushing through the cracks in the concrete.
At the outset of Philip Glass' career, one starchy traditionalist complained that Mad Rush was the sound of a grand piano falling downstairs. Equally, younger listeners, like me, attuned to Glass' more electronic works have generally failed to investigate his solo piano. Here, Sally Whitwell not only bridges this generation gap – Mad Rush reached number three in the ARIA classical charts – but makes it redundant.
A transcendental effort, and My Album of 2011.
Stephen Iliffe


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Footsteps... NOTE: These are no field recordings but HANDMADE walking sounds in different speeds and manners intended for game creation. ...
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fire like sounds. Might also do well for opening a package
Sound of metal running along metal to sound like a Guillotine might have. Note this does not have the trademark ...
the recording of wind through the plastic at a building site was a pleasant mistake
Footsteps, shoes on dry leaves
A walk through dry autumn leaves.
An egg is cracked and put into a pan of burning hot oil.
Cooking and frying Soundscape. Type of microphone: Audio technica AT835ST Stereo. Type of recorder: Tascam DR-680 File quality: .wav 96.000Hz ...
Walking through corn field holding Zoom H2 in hands, small touches of leaves audible.
Sound of Frying
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Noon field recording of cicadas with a guineafowl in the background. Barrero Grande, Paraguay.
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Peter Forsberg says he wants to try the NHL one more time. According to the Denver Post, Forsberg hopes to participate in the 2009 NHL playoffs, and he would like to do so in a Colorado jersey.
"I want to play. I hate sitting in the stands and not be able to be out there on the ice," Forsberg reportedly told the Swedish television program "Hockeynight" this week. "If it doesn't work this time, I'll call it quits. But I have the best doctor in the world (Bertil Romanus), and without him I would have given up already. I'm still hopeful."
Forsberg also went public with the news that he had to wear electrodes on his bad foot after re-joining the Avalanche late last season.
"(I had) a battery package hidden in my pants. When I turned it on, the foot straightened in the skates," Forsberg said. "It was kind of funny."
Aided by such battery power, Forsberg had 15 points in nine games with Colorado at the end of the regular season. He followed up with five points in seven playoff games, although he missed three games with a back problem.
Forsberg has 885 points in 706 career NHL games, and 171 points in 151 NHL playoff games.
The Post also reported that Forsberg had more surgery on his right foot a few weeks ago. Forsberg did not discuss details and his agent, Don Baizley, likewise opted not to get into specifics about the procedure, although he did not deny some work had been done.