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Barbacoa Cocktail – Your Weekend Tiki Drink RecipePosted on September 6th, 2013 2 comments
There are two sides to the exotic or "Tiki drink" story.
One, which is most accepted, is that in order to be a true Tiki bar drink, the recipe must follow (as closely as possible) the original recipes from drinks created from around the turn of the 19th to 20th century, to the 1960s. Anything else is not "authentic".
The other side states that exotic Tiki drinks are always evolving, as mixologists use their ingenuity to create new and exciting cocktails in the Tiki spirit.
With that in mind, this week we are featuring a cool new drink found on Savuer.com:
The Barbacoa Cocktail
From their site:Julian Cox, a bartender at the Los Angeles restaurant Rivera, gave us the recipe for this colorful cocktail, which takes its smoky flavor from puréed chipotle chiles in adobo and its sweetness from ginger syrup. To make your own ginger syrup, boil 1/3 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water with one 2" piece of peeled and smashed ginger for 5 minutes. Strain and refrigerate.Sounds good, huh? Peppers in a drink? Here's the recipe:1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice
1/4 oz. agave nectar
1/4 oz. ginger syrup
1 tsp. puréed canned chipotle in adobe
1/2 lime, quartered lengthwise
2 oz. mezcal or white tequila
1 strip red bell pepper, for garnish
1 small piece beef jerky, for garnish1. In a cocktail shaker, combine lemon juice, agave nectar, ginger syrup, chipotle purée, and lime wedges. Using a muddler or a wooden spoon, muddle ingredients.
2. Add 1 cup cubed ice and pour in mezcal; stir. Transfer mixture to a cocktail glass and garnish with bell pepper and beef jerky. Yes, that said beef jerky.Now, I haven't tried this drink yet, but I'm guessing it's pretty crazy in a good way. I'm planning on trying it this weekend, but if any of you kats or kittens tries it out, please leave me a comment on how it turned out!International Exotic Cocktail Day 2013Don't forget, this year's International Exotic Cocktail Day is Friday, October 4th! No matter where you are, take a minute to enjoy an exotic Tiki drink, to celebrate our love of the good life! Join the Facebook Group for info, events and more recipes!-Tiki Chris reporting from the bar at Tiki Lounge Talk, the B-lounge for swingin' Tikiphiles and vintage hipsters.
It's National Rum Day! August 16, so here's your weekend Tiki Bar Cocktails!Posted on August 15th, 2013 2 comments
Yes, there is a "day" for everything…but when there's a day for something as important as RUM, you know damned well there will be a post about it at The Tiki Lounge! A quick search of teh interwebs doesn't give us much info on the origin of this fantabulous day, but who cares!
Ok, first of all, a very nice person (Christine) representing Captain Morgan's Rum sent me some very tasty-looking recipes. I haven't tried them yet (saving them for Rum Day) but I dig Captain, and I'm pretty sure these are going to be winners. I'll list them at the end of this post.
Second, I can't help but bring back one of my favorite original recipes,
The Pirate's Wench, Your Weekend Tiki Bar Cocktail
I came up with this a few years ago while experimenting at the Tiki Bar on the lanai. It's a twist on a Cuba Libre, and it will knock your socks off!
1 oz strong spiced Rum (Captain Morgan Black, Sailor Jerry, Kracken work nicely)
1 oz Malibu Coconut Rum
1 oz Dark Rum (I prefer Meyer's)
3 drops bitters
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
sprinkle of nutmeg
Start with a shaker of ice, add the three rums, bitter, and vanilla. Shake it up, baby. Strain into a large Tiki mug filled with ice. Liquor should fill mug about half way. Fill with Coke, squeeze in juice of 1/4 lime, and two shakes of nutmeg, stir. Top with a little more nutmeg and lime wedge. Damned good grog! It you like it sweet, add a little pineapple juice to taste. If you like it super strong, add a 151 floater, if you dare, and call it the Drunken Wench. Avast! And May Ye Enjoy The Captain's Original Concoction !
Now for MORE Cocktails…those cool drinks from Captain Morgan…
PORT ROYAL PUNCH (Serves 25)
2 46-oz. cans of pineapple juice
3 cups mango juice
1 750 mL bottle of Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum
4.5 oz. grenadine
3 oranges sliced thinly and quartered
3 cans of Sprite for fizz
In a punch bowl or large serving vessel, add the above ingredients and stir. Serve over ice in a punch glass – or glass of your choosing.
· 3 oz. Ginger Tisane (tea base)
· 1 oz. Captain Morgan Black Spiced Rum
· 1 Tablespoon agave nectar (or sweetener of choice)
· 1/4 oz. lemon juice
Directions: Brew tea base or tea bag in 6-8 oz. of water. Brew hot for four minutes and flash-chill, or cold for one hour. Shake with Captain Morgan Black Spiced Rum, sweetener and lemon juice, and pour into rocks glass over ice. Created by Owl's Brew <http://theowlsbrew.com/> .
· 1 oz. Captain Morgan Sherry Oak Finish Spiced Rum
· 1 oz. Grand Marnier® Liqueur
· 1/2 oz. lime juice
· 2 dashes of bitters
Directions: Add all ingredients to an ice-filled rocks glass. Stir to blend and garnish with lime wedge. Created by Owl's Brew <http://theowlsbrew.com/> .
Cheers, kids! -Tiki Chris, reporting from the Tiki Bar on the lanai
PS: Don't forget, Friday, October 4th is International Exotic Cocktail Day! Watch for details…
The Hukilau: The Drink, and THE EVENT NEXT WEEK!Posted on May 31st, 2013 No comments
Wow, seems like just yesterday we were at The Hukilau 2012, and here it is a few days before the kick-off of The Hukilau 2013! There are a TON of parties, events, entertainment and Tiki-tastic vendors this year, so much that I'm going to be lazy and pub the press release here for you to go through.
You can also visit The Hukilau website for additional info, photos and more. Tix are still available, but they won't be for long! We're going to The Hukilau…look for me, I'll be the guy in the Hawaiian shirt.
For The Hukilau Drink Recipe, scroll to the end.
Official word from The Hukilau:
The Hukilau returns to classic Fort Lauderdale oceanfront hotel for 12th
annual Tiki event
WHAT: The Hukilau, a Tiki weekender celebrating the magic of mid-century
Polynesian Pop in America's Vacationland. Featuring seven live bands and
other special guests, four educational and entertaining symposiums, plus
artists and vendors from across the globe.
WHEN: Thursday, June 6, through Sunday, June 9.
WHERE: The Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel (aka the Yankee Clipper),
1140 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; and The Mai-Kai, 3599 N. Federal
Highway, Fort Lauderdale.
HOW MUCH: Four-day "Aloha Pass" ($95), three-day pass ($75), Thursday
night Kickoff Party ($27), Friday night Main Event ($40). Place your order
at http://www.thehukilau.com/2013/tickets … Online sales end June 4.
Tickets will be available at The Hukilau registration desk in the Yankee
Clipper lobby on June 6 (noon to 10 p.m.) and June 7 (10 a.m. to 10 p.m.).
MORE INFORMATION: http://www.thehukilau.com and
JUNE 6: Tiki Treasures Bazaar and art show at the Yankee Clipper, 5 p.m.-9
p.m. Kickoff Party featuring Gold Dust Lounge, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. on the Yankee
Clipper's Main Deck (poolside). Deadhead Rum's Official After Pary at The
Mai-Kai featuring The Intoxicators, 9 p.m.-midnight. Marina the Fire
Eating Mermaid performs in the Yankee Clipper pool, 1 a.m.
The Old Fashioned: This Week's Retro Cocktail RecipePosted on May 17th, 2013 2 comments
With Season Six of MAD MEN in full swing, I thought I'd (finally) feature the favorite cocktail of Creative Director Don Draper,
The Old Fashioned
Truly old fashioned, this drink has roots that go back to the early 1800s when, according to some historians, the "cock tail" was a drink made with liquor, water, sugar and a few drops of bitters. It's been said that the addition of citrus came during prohibition, to hide the taste of cheap booze.
The version that Don drinks was the cocktail that dominated swanky lounges and corner bars alike, a cool combination of rye whiskey, bitters and soda with citrus. This is the Old Fashioned that we've come to expect, and love. If you want an older version of the Old Fashioned, leave out the citrus and the soda.
1 sugar cube
3 dashes of bitters
2 teaspoons water
1 strip lemon zest
1 small wedge orange
2 maraschino cherries
Ice, as needed
2 ounces rye (or Bourbon. Bourbon is a little sweeter. Canadian Club has a lot of rye, and works very well)
Club soda
Cherry for garnish
Add the sugar cube to the bottom of an old fashioned glass, then add the water and bitters to it. Place the lemon zest, orange wedge and one cherry in the glass. Use a bar spoon to gently muddle the cube into the liquids so the sugar will begin to dissolve. (Note: Some people prefer to leave out the cherry). Use the back of the spoon to coat the bottom sides of the glass with the mixture. Throw a couple of cubes in the glass and top with bourbon and club soda and stir well. Top with a cherry and an orange slide on the rim.
There are tons of variations on the Old Fashioned. In fact, you can use any booze you want, with varying degrees of success. Of course, there even more modern Old Fashioneds…Recently on a trip to Sonoma, I had one made with "local Bourbon" (which isn't really Bourbon if it's made in California), and no cherry. It was very good, and the bartender took pride in making it.
So if you want to impress your vintage-diggin' pals, or show a skirt that you know how to order a cocktail with plenty of pizzaz, memorize this recipe and make yourself an expert at throwing one together. You'll have the chicks (or kats, whatever's your thing) eating out of your hand.
-Tiki Chris P, Reporting from the Tiki Bar at Tiki Lounge Talk, the interwebs' favorite B-lounge for retro fun stuff and Tiki Talk.
Huge Tiki Party in Fort Lauderdale – Benefit for Preston Weber – Jr. World FireKnife ChampionPosted on April 27th, 2013 No comments
If you're in the Fort Lauderdale area on Sunday, April 28, swing by the 5-Points Lounge for a very special Tiki fundraiser.
Dubbed the "Sunday Aloha Fun-Raiser", proceeds from this show put on by Polynesian Proud Productions will benefit Preston Weber, 14 year-old Jr. World FireKnife Champion and Fort Lauderdale local. Preston will be flying out to Hawaii in May to defend his title, and this fundraiser is to help him get there.
The event will feature Polynesian music, live Tahitian drumming of Uhi Api, PolyProud performance, beautiful Hula, RONIN TAIKO (Featuring Marina The Fire Eating Mermaid drumming), special guest performers, $5 Hawaiian Plate Lunch sponsored by the NEW Florida Hawaiian Civic Association, island treats by way of Kauai, from DelaCruz Delights and Onolicious Cakes by Kathleen.
This event is open to the public, and any donations at the door are greatly appreciated. There will also be raffles and prizes, so throw on your best Aloha shirt and swing down to the 5-Points Lounge, 2608 South Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, Fl. There is Free parking in back of building.
5-Points is located at the KREEPY TIKI PLAZA, "Home of South Florida's only 20ft. Hula Girl landmark". Kreepy Tiki Tattoo is a very kool place for vintage & Tiki lovers. They are not only kool kats and kittens who ink some very impressive tattoos, they also carry some vintage clothing and goodies, and have Tiki-esque art by local artists including one of my favorites, De Tiki.
PRESTON WEBER has been performing since he was 10 years old at the Mai-Kai in Fort Lauderdale. He won his first Jr. World FireKnife Championship at 11 (2010), then skipped a year to audition for America's Got Talent where he placed 49th out of 100,000 auditioned acts. Preston won his 2nd Jr World Championship title at 13 (2012). He is now 14 and looking for his third win! Congratulations and best of luck to Preston…break a leg!
-Tiki Chris P, Tiki Lounge Talk


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The Many Highs, Few Lows Of 2013 Seattle Seahawks
When you win the Super Bowl, there isn't much to complain about as far as overall team performance is concerned. But here is a look back at what the Seahawks excelled at and aspects of their game that they will need to tighten up next season.
He's Back? Harvin Expected To Suit Up For Super Bowl
With Seattle having just a handful of players listed on the injury report and with Denver in the double digits, things are looking good for the 'Hawks.
Harvin Out For NFC Championship
Just like in the regular season Percy Harvin's return to the field in the postseason was short lived as Harvin will not be playing against San Francisco this weekend.
Carlos Rogers And Will Tukuafu Likely To Play, Same Can't Be Said For Percy Harvin
The 3 big names dealing with injuries heading into the NFC Championship Game could all play. The 49ers figure to have both Carlos Rogers and Will Tukuafu ready to go, while Seattle's Percy Harvin is a big question mark and will remain so up until kickoff.
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When Seattle traded for Percy Harvin during the offseason, they weren't expecting to only have him for one game this season. Now that the Playoffs are set, it looks like Harvin may be able to return for Seattle's next game.
What Would You Give For Percy Harvin To Be A Cowboy?
There has been rumblings in the NFL that Percy Harvin wants out of Minnesota…and who could blame him? It's freakin' Minnesota!
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Learn to Fly5 Reviews
Sequel to Fly Away, Dance on the Milky Way. Over a year has passed, and Gerard Way is reunited with his daughter Gia. She has a lot to hide, and Gerard finds that she has grown up and changed.
If you haven't read it yet, I suggest you do so now because if you don't, this sequel will make no sense to you.
I will try to have chapter two out soon.
And once again, thanks to my two beta readers, Haven aka AgentKilljoy and ReddyDevil.
Ah, and a small warning. This sequel isn't quite as innocent as the original story.
Now, without further ado, please try to enjoy this magnificent piece of heaven.
Chapter 1: The start of something new
It was just like any other morning in the Way household.
Gerard had just returned from a tour the previous day, and it was far into the night before he could crawl into his own bed next to his wife, and fall asleep. Because of this, by the time Gerard woke up, the sun was already up high and so were his wife and daughter, judging by the screams and laughter descending from downstairs.
Gerard rubbed the sleep from his eyes, and sat up on his bed. His luggage had been opened and half unpacked as Lindsey had probably been hunting for clothes to wash.
The man glanced at the mirror and saw his tangled bright red hair. He ran a hand through his hair and wondered if he should get it cut. Gerard picked up his shirt from the floor and pulled it on as he stood up and made his way downstairs to greet his family.
"Daddy!" Bandit screamed with heartbreakingly happy glee as she spotted her rugged-looking father. The black-haired little girl threw away the crayon she had been coloring her Hello Kitty coloring book with, and as fast as she could, dashed towards her father who gladly picked her up.
"Hey, how's my little Bandit? Give daddy a kiss," Gerard said, holding the girl in his arms. Her tiny fingers immediately tangled into his already messy hair as she leaned in to give him a kiss.
The girl started running around the room as soon as he set her down on the floor. She started showing Gerard all the new toys she got in the past few weeks, introduced him to her new army of stuffed animals, and showed him how much progress she had made on the piano by hitting the keys even harder and louder than before, all the while shouting so loud that it made Gerard proud.
"That's my girl," Gerard laughed, grabbing his younger daughter before she wakes up the whole city with her musical skills. "Breakfast?" he asked his wife while spinning Bandit around in circles.
"Actually by this hour it would be lunch. I'll get it started," Lindsey said, offering to make the food so that these two could have some time together. While waiting, Gerard and Bandit laid on the living room carpet with Bandit's coloring books and crayons.
Gerard loved being on tour, but being at home, that he loved even more.
But despite the obvious happiness he felt every time he saw his wife and daughter, somewhere inside there was always that masked, hidden feeling of something missing. To Gerard, this picture wasn't complete.
Bandit had settled down to the chair and was furiously drumming her plate and cup with the spoon, attempting to make noise. Lindsey tried to make her calm down even a little bit so the girl would eat, but Gerard hardly even noticed.
He had frozen in front of the fridge when he had stood up to get the milk. Gerard had spotted one of Bandit's drawings attached on the fridge door with one of the magnets. It was a new one, so she must've drawn it while he was gone.
The picture was just like any child would draw. A yellow sun in the corner of the paper, and green grass at the bottom of the paper. Daddy with red hair, mommy with a black dress, little Bandit holding her daddy's hand, and a fourth person with long blonde hair holding Bandit's other hand. All of their smiles were big and reached their ears, and everyone was happy in the land of the drawing.
"When was this drawn?"
Lindsey looked up from her daughter's drum solo and answered: "Last Thursday when Gia sent Bandit a letter and we were writing her back."
Upon hearing her older sister's name being said, Bandit went crazy. "GIA!" the little girl screamed and started jumping on her chair, beating the table with her fists.
As Lindsey returned to trying to calm down the girl, Gerard looked back at the drawing. He felt a lump in this throat as he stared at the picture. Yes, something was missing from his life, but this picture was complete. This picture was how reality should be.
"Gerard?" Lindsey asked, bringing him out of his thoughts. "The milk?"
"Oh, right," Gerard said, and got the required carton from the fridge, but didn't return to the table before looking back at the drawing once more.
He set the milk down, and Lindsey didn't miss the thoughtful look on his face.
"What's wrong?" she asked, becoming concerned.
"Nothing," Gerard assured, and his face spread into a small smile. "I'm going to go see her."
Lindsey nodded understandingly, but they had no time to discuss it any further because Bandit started her demand for apple juice, a ruckus so loud and teary that no one in their right mind would be able to stand.
Bandit got her apple juice, and half an hour later Gerard closed the door to the studio room to make a phone call. It has been four months since he last saw his firstborn daughter, a month since he last spoke to her, and he wasn't going to wait any longer.


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Tax season may be over, but I'm already preparing for next year! Because I work from home, there are a lot of different factors that will go into my taxes next April. I have a lot of expenses that are related to what I do so in order to keep everything simple and easy when I go to file my taxes next year, I've been keeping extremely good record of everything I make and spend related to work.
Since this will be the first full year I've worked from home, I've decided to change things up in April and seek professional help in doing my taxes. There are so many things that can be missed when doing taxes, I'd rather pay a professional tax preparer to do my taxes than to risk any tax problems later. I can't imagine how horrible it would be if I had to pay fees and penalties because I attempted such tedious paperwork and did it wrong!
Improperly filing my taxes is one of my biggest fears. Up until I started working for myself, our taxes were easy and didn't include many write-offs. Now that I'm having to pay for every little thing and keep track of every single penny, I'm scared I might miss something or screw up the numbers. I never really was a math wiz and my anxiety around tax time surely doesn't make the daunting task of filing taxes any easier.
This is the first year in quite some time I'll be paying someone to do my taxes for me and I'm both happy about letting someone else deal with the headache and nervous about how easy the process will actually be. I am glad that most tax preparers will offer you IRS help if you DO get audited and that makes me feel a little better about filing. I can't imagine having to deal with an audit from the IRS on my own!
How will YOU be filing your taxes this year? Do you plan on doing them yourself at home, or paying someone who knows what they're doing to gather your information and properly prepare your taxes?


text: Table T5_1_1_13-3_2d 2012 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities ReportsThis appendix provides detailed data tables for all measures analyzed for the 2012 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Reports. Tables are included for measures discussed in the main text of the reports as well as for other measures that were examined but not included in the main text. Table 5_1_1_13.3_2dAdults age 18 and over who needed a translator during last doctor visit, by family income,a California, 2009 TotalNegative/poorNear poor/lowMiddleHighPopulation groupPercentSEPercentSEPercentSEPercentSEPercentSETotal 3.70.3184.108.40.206.188.8.131.52.1Health insurance,b age less than 65Private2.20.4DSUDSU22.214.171.124.60.60.1Public188.8.131.52.16.41.5DSUDSUDSUDSUUninsured7.31.012.22.39.32.0DSUDSUDSUDSUHealth insurance, age 65 and overOverall3.70.412.12.06.61.32.30.61.00.2Medicare and private1.50.3DSUDSUDSUDSUDSUDSU0.80.2Medicare and public10.91.515.22.910.82.1DSUDSUDSUDSUMedicare onlyDSUDSUDSUDSUDSUDSUDSUDSUDSUDSUEducation, age 18 and overLess than high school14.11.522.214.171.124.220.127.116.11.2High school graduate184.108.40.206.188.8.131.52.70.80.2At least some college220.127.116.11.18.104.22.168.20.50.1Residence locationUrban3.80.3126.96.36.199.188.8.131.52.1Rural3.10.4220.127.116.11.0DSUDSUDSUDSUPreferred languageEnglish0.90.13.30.92.00.50.70.20.40.1Spanish17.71.618.104.22.168.010.52.2DSUDSUChinese6.81.6DSUDSUDSUDSUDSUDSUDSUDSUVietnameseDSUDSUDSUDSUDSUDSUDSUDSUDSUDSUKoreanDSUDSUDSUDSUDSUDSUDSUDSUDSUDSUOtherDSUDSUDSUDSUDSUDSUDSUDSUDSUDSUEnglish proficiency, age 18 and overEnglish only0.50.11.60.50.90.2DSUDSU0.3DSUWell/very well3.50.6DSUDSU6.91.7DSUDSU1.30.3Not well/not at all17.91.621.93.016.51.712.82.69.02.3Born in U.S.Yes0.90.12.40.5DSUDSU0.70.20.30.1No9.60.819.52.6188.8.131.52.12.10.4a Negative/poor refers to household incomes below the Federal poverty line; near poor/low, the poverty line to just below 200 percent of the poverty line; middle, 200 percent to just below 300 percent of the poverty line; and high, 300 percent of the poverty line and over. Missing values for family income were imputed using hot deck imputation methodology.b A small number of people who were covered by both public and private health insurance plans were included in the "public health insurance" category only.DSU - Data do not meet the criteria for statistical reliability, data quality, or confidentiality.Key: SE: standard error.Source: University of California, Los Angeles, Center for Health Policy Research, California Health Interview Survey. Current as of June 2013 Internet Citation: Table T5_1_1_13-3_2d: 2012 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Reports. June 2013. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. http://www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/nhqrdr12/5_patientcenteredness/T5_1_1_13-3_2d.html


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If miosis is to be obtained quickly with Miochol®-E (acetylcholine chloride intraocular solution), anatomical hindrances to miosis, such as anterior or posterior synechiae, must be released, prior to administration of Miochol-E (acetylcholine chloride intraocular solution) . During cataract surgery, use Miochol-E (acetylcholine chloride intraocular solution) only after delivery of the lens.
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Please join us as the adults from Community 03 come together to learn about what is already going on in our area and to help plan what we would like to see in the future for our girls! This is the first of three times we will come together each year. Please join us! We want to hear your voice. We will meet at Culver's at 6910 Sashabaw Road in Clarkston on November 11th at 7:30 p.m.
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There was a surprising admission of guilt Monday as a double murder trail gets underway. The case involves a father who is accused of gunning down his daughter's gay lover as well as that woman's mother.
Nearly 70 potential jurors packed into the hallway outside of the 403rd district court. The selection process for the double murder trial against Jose Alfonso Aviles was something his attorney trying to avoid.
"Yeah he is extremely remorseful for what happened, in fact he was willing to plead guilty, not to Capitol but to lesser charge of murder," said defense attorney Bradley Urrutia.
Aviles, according to Urrutia, tried to commit suicide after being arrested for the April 19 double murder at this southeast Austin home. Police say he shot and killed 24-year-old Norma Hurtado and her mother 45 year old Maria.
"He went over there and he had an argument with the younger woman who was seeing his daughter and they argued and he intended to killer her," said Urrutia.
However, Urrutia claims that killing her mother was an accident.
"And I'm telling you he didn't intend to kill them both he only intended to kill one and therefore it's not capital murder it's just murder, that's what's our strategy is and why we are willing to plea to guilty all along," Urrutia said.
With that kind of deal Aviles would be eligible for parole in 30 years. He would be pushing about 80.
Instead prosecutors chose not to seek the death penalty. By trying this case as a capital murder, a guilty verdict could bring a sentence of life without parole, which may have factored into the decision to not also try this case as a hate crime.
Protest marches were held, and at the funerals as well as at community meetings there were calls for action. Much of the reaction was triggered by reports that Aviles killed Norma Hurtado only because of her relationship with his 17-year-old daughter.
"That's what's been reported, but that's not true at all," said Urrutia.
The fatal confrontation at the Hurtado home April 19th, according to Urrutia, was the result of a long running battle between both families.
"It was more of a struggle to get Norma to leave their child alone so she could live up to her responsibility she had in regards to school and her young daughter than it was about her being gay," Urrutia said. "I'd say that played a minor role."
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The general issue of control and management of hazardous waste has been under consideration in the Hon'ble Supreme Court in writ petition no. 657 of year 1995 between Research Foundation for Science Technology National Resource Policy and Union of India and others. The various State Governments/Central Ministries were affected in this case and Ministry of Environment and Forests (MOEF) was the nodal Ministry.
2 During the course of deliberation, the Hon'ble Supreme Court issued the various orders, the first important order being on 14 th October, 2003. In pursuance of the Hon'ble Supreme Court order dated 14 th October, 2003, and at the request of Ministry of Environment and Forest, Ministry of Steel set up an Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) vide order dated 12 -01-2004 followed by an addendum order dated 20-4-2004 under the Chairmanship of Additional Secretary and FA with members of Ministry of Shipping, Ministry of Environment and Forests (MOEF), Ministry of Labour, Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB), Central Pollution Control Board, Indian Steel Scrap and Ship breakers Association of India (ISSSAI), Mumbai Port Trust, Kolkata Port Trust etc. for the implementation of Supreme Court Orders and other related functions.
3 So far, IMC has held seventeen meetings on 5-2-2004 , 11-6-2004, 19-1-2005, 28-6-2005, 1-02-2006, 21-9-2006, 17-1-2007 & 9-8-2007 , 28-2-2008, 4-2-2009, 5-10-2009, 17-09-2010 , 08-07-2011 ,28-02-2012 , 18-10-2012 , 01-10-2013 & 24-06-2014 ; coopted members of other organizations; discussed various issues pertaining to ship breaking industries and issued a large number of directions in line with the Hon'ble Supreme Court Orders.
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The lightest vcolor available was still waaaay too orange. Its a shame since I am in need of a powder and was hoping this would be good but I was very wrong.
I absolutely love this stuff and I use it almost everyday. I have a few dark spots on my nose and a couple of red patches under my nostril and I just wear this by itself and it just completely evens out my skin tone. I probably wouldn't recommend it for people looking to cover up blemishes or for a perfect skin tone as it doesn't have very good coverage and has more of a natural look. I have it in the shade 'Nude Chair' which is a perfect shade for my skin as it is almost yellowy which just brightens up my face. It's also not heavy on my skin and I don't feel suffocated. The only down side is the brush it comes with, it's horrendous and it feels like I'm using a tree branch on my face. Other than that I love it and highly recommend it for people looking for a everyday natural foundation.
This stuff does the job, but it's nothing extraordinary. It's a little drying, so I guess it would work better for oilier skin types. I never use mine just as a regular foundation - rather, I use it to touch up areas that need a little more coverage...but most of the time, I forget that I own it at all. The brush is stiff and the powder tends to fall right off of it, which is weird because the "Pure Blush Mineral" line by Maybelline has a super-soft brush that works fantastically with the powder. Oh well.
Positive: I love the way this powder makes my skin feel. It has great coverage and hides my blemishes really well. I would definitely recommend it. I have used it on and off for years and always come back to it.
Negatives: It has a bit of an orange tinge to it so always looks a bit too dark.
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This makeup didn't blend evenly so i looked muddy. I didn't like the color, it was darker than i thought the package lead me to believe. Definitely not a fan!
Used this powder when I was first trying makeup. The formula feels a little thin and chalky. On application it didnt make a difference at all and had zero coverage and staying powder. Half the time i applied three coats to try and see a difference. If you're going to the effort of applying makeup you want it to do something and this does zilch. Felt like it had zero staying power as well would not repurchase baby powder would last longer than this.
The color looks pink when first applied and turns orange throughout the day. Foundation doesnt last or control oily skin. If u can find the color that suits you and want to go for a very natural look then this is for you but u would also have to have a very good skin to begin with. Overall this product did not help my skin look better.
never again, I used to think it worked well a few years back until I saw my self outside and I looked really horrible and it's just not for me
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Im in love. I have never found a foundation so perfect as this. It doesnt even look like im wearing anything. Also its only $10 where im at
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I was looking for a replacement of ulta's mineral powder, which is my absolute favorite setting powder.
I bought this, thinking it would be similar. its very hard to dispense. it has a salt shaker like dispenser like most mineral powders, and i felt like it was really difficult to get the amount of product i needed.
It made my face look very washed out and gave little to no coverage over my foundation.
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This week on the PS Vita Store: Persona 4 Golden, Ragnarok Odyssey, and Urban Trial Freestyle
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Games! New games! New downloadable games! New downloadable games for Vita!
Yay, got there in the end.
The PlayStation Store is awash with fresh delights this week - everything from hugely popular RPGs to cheeky rip-offs. There's even a demo or two that you might want to grab.
And that's before we even mention the freebies and discounts available through PS Plus this week. Oh, and the free PlayStation Mobile game you can grab. For free.
Let's get cracking...
Full-price releases
Listen closely, Europeans: the PS Vita's best game ever is now available on our dear continent. We are talking, of course, about
Persona 4 Golden
Don't believe me? Read our
Persona 4 Golden
review and you'll soon change your tune. The digital version will set you back £34.99, although you can probably find it for cheaper than that at retail.
That's not the only notable RPG out this week as a downloadable.
Ragnarok Odyssey
has also decided to make an appearance in the PS Vita online store this week, you see. We'll have a review of this new role-playing game up on the site soon, but it costs £24.99 if you want to just go for it.
Urban Trial Freestyle
, meanwhile, is a cheeky
Trials Evolution
rip-off. In it - the former, that is - you ride a bike over and under obstacles.
From what I've read, it's meant to be pretty so-so. But if you don't own an Xbox 360, then this may prove a suitable alternative to RedLynx's racing game.
Urban Trial Freestyle
costs £7.99 / $9.99.
Pro Foosball
is a game about foosball. The last game on Vita about foosball wasn't very good. Will this one be any different? A £3.99 price tag stands between you and your finding out the answer.
As for demos, well, there's
Sly Cooper: Thieves In Time
. This looks absolutely lovely, so you'll probably want to pick the demo up at the very least.
PlayStation Plus games and offers
Here's what you can look forward to this week if you're a PS Plus subscriber.
First off,
Lumines Electronic Symphony
is completely free for European PS Plus subscribers. Grab it - it's grand.
Assassin's Creed III: Liberation
has 30 per cent off its list price, which means it's now going for £27.99. Not a bad price, but you can get it for less than that on the high street.
And there's a 20 per cent discount on that newly released
Urban Trial Freestyle
game, which makes it just that little bit sweeter for both Europeans and Americans.
PlayStation Mobile releases
It's the final week of Sony's free PS Mobile games promotion, so make sure you pick up
OMG Zombies
while it's got that zero price tag around its neck.
In terms of new content this week, there's
for £1.19. It's an infinite-running game, and, in all honesty, it looks tame. Be wary.
Next up is
Castle Invasion
, which appears to be a simple castle defence game. It costs 40p, so not the world's biggest gamble.
Popopo Garden
is... well, honestly, I have no idea. In the description, the developer notes: "Popopo is weak in stress and will disappear if it gathers each other!" Yes. 79p for that.
PSP and PSone Classics
There's a whole raft of PSP titles for you to download on your Vita this week. Let's dig in.
Patapon 3
is a classic rhythm game, and it's great fun. Read the review up there - yep, just there - if you don't believe me. It costs $19.99.
Generation of Chaos: Pandora's Reflection
, on the other hand, is a brand-new release. It's a Japanese RPG, and it's currently receiving some good reviews. It may well be worth checking out. $19.99 for that.
Hakuoki: Warriors of the Shinsengumi
is the latest instalment in the
anime series. This retails for $24.99. I'm not going to pretend that I know anything about the
series, but maybe you do.
And that's your lot. Back again next week, chaps.
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Google Glasses Meets Battlefield 5 [Video]
We've seen plenty of ideas floating out there when it comes to Google's Glasses, which are still purely a concept, but this idea of using them for playing games sure adds a whole new take on the idea.
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Bethany & Joshua's Eclectic Lake View
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Name: Joshua, Bethany, and Evelyn Adams
Location: Hyde Park — Chicago, IL
Size: 1700 square feet
Years lived in: 7 — owned
In the last few years, Bethany and Joshua Adams have moved from their lakefront condo, across an ocean to an apartment near the Seine, and back again (this time with a new baby in tow). One might say that on a symbolic level, water and the changes it represents have played a central role in their lives, and their condo, outfitted in blues, grays, and greens, calmly reflects this watery inspiration.
Bethany, an interior designer, chose to decorate the main living area in a mostly cool palette interrupted by pops of orange, red, and yellow. The apartment is home to many patterns (most noticeably the silver geometric wallpaper in the foyer, living room, and dining area), but the space remains light and airy, grounded and energized by occasional bursts of color. Overall, the apartment is calm and refined, but it also possesses a vivacious, imaginative warmth that comes through in accent fabrics, colors, and cleverly placed wall patterns.
Among their many other travels, the couple recently spent a year in Paris for Joshua's Ph.D. work, and a love of world literature, architecture, and art has subtly infused their space. Joshua's copies of Chicago Review (for which he was once an editor), along with a book of Richard Avedon's portraits, feature prominently on their bedroom shelves. Artwork by Massimo Vitali and Josef Albers are counted among their most prized possessions, and the couple have converted the foyer into an ad hoc library. The passion for travel and adventure has even subtly influenced Evelyn's nursery, in the form of Parisian memorabilia and a whimsical woodland theme.
Joshua and Bethany share an ardor for creative pursuits (one that they will surely pass on to the curious and cheerful Evelyn). A testament to their past travels and a space suited to their future together, the Adamses' condo clearly reflects the remarkably well-balanced serenity and vitality of their family.
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Our Style: Mid-Century modern / eclectic
Inspiration: Our beautiful lake view was the original inspiration for our main living areas. The kitchen is still a light turquoise, and at one point the dining room wall was a vivid aqua. We've since wallpapered, but have kept true to our inspiration with three beach photographs.
Favorite Element: The silver trellis wallpaper, which is visible from the entryway, living room, and dining room. It's a bold and unifying element that simultaneously makes each room seem unique.
Biggest Challenge: Our building was originally constructed as a hotel in 1918, converted to apartments in the 1950s and then converted again to condos in the 1970s. As a result, there are a lot of non-engaged columns and strange soffits. Instead of ignoring them, I used the spaces they created for wallpaper in the nursery, a home office in the bedroom, and a spacious kitchen pantry.
What Friends Say: Most of our friends love our apartment. There are a lot of colors and patterns, though, which might be a bit much for some people. I understand that. As a designer I've done minimalist, modern spaces and some very elegant, traditional ones, and I love them all. My home is the place where I can have fun, take some risks, and dabble in modern, traditional, and everything in between.
Biggest Embarrassment: The floors. I wasn't yet a designer when we bought the apartment and I made some choices early on that I now regret. For instance, there was old carpet in the living/dining room when we moved in, so I replaced it with new carpet. It didn't occur to me at the time that I could choose flooring that wasn't carpet! It would be too extravagant to replace the floors again, so we make the best of it. Carpet is great for Evelyn who is going to be crawling soon.
Proudest DIY: For us, it's generally cheaper and easier to pay a professional to get it right the first time, so my DIYs are pretty unimpressive. I did cover relatively inexpensive cordless roman shades from Pottery Barn Kids with a more expensive fabric in Evelyn's nursery using stitch-witchery (iron-on glue). I even matched up the pattern on both shades!
Biggest Indulgence: We hoped to take a big trip for our fifth wedding anniversary last July, but Evelyn was due to arrive just two weeks later. Instead of a trip, we decided to give ourselves the gift of the three Massimo Vitali photos hanging in the dining room. Although trips give you memories to treasure, a piece of art can be a wonderful reminder of a special time as well.
Best Advice: Start with what you love and make that the focal point of the room, whether it's a particular color, piece of furniture, or even a collection. You'll get a lift every time you enter because your eye will go straight to what makes you happy.
Dream Sources: As a professional, I'm lucky to have access to any design resource. If time, budget, and space were not an issue, though, I'd love to shop at Karkula and Ralph Pucci in New York, Le Marché aux Puces and the top floor of Le Bon Marché in Paris, and Downtown in L.A.
Resources of Note:
- • Paint Color (throughout): Glidden #30YY 58/082 Sand White
• Wallpaper (throughout): Modern Trellis in Silver by F. Schumacher and Company
• Bookshelves: IKEA
• Console: CB2 via Craigslist
• Folding chair (1 of 6): 1970s Italian, flea market in Paris
• Light Fixture: Nelson Bubble Lamp, www.ylighting.com
- • Sofa: Troy, Crate and Barrel
• Pillows, solid: Custom, covered in velvet from Fishman's Fabric Chicago
• Pillows, zig zag: Custom, covered in Zenyatta Mondatta in Peacock by F. Schumacher and Company
• Aqua chairs: Crate and Barrel
• Filing cabinet: CB2
• Aqua lamp: Garnet Hill
• Floating shelves: IKEA
• Media cabinet: CB2 via Craigslist
• Mid-Century chair: Found, recovered in fabric from Fishman's Fabric Chicago
• Sheepskin: IKEA
• Cocktail table: West Elm
• Zebra-print cowhide: EBAY
• Coffee table: Antique Chinese pigskin trunks inherited from Joshua's grandparents
- • Harvey Probber walnut cabinet: Form Dallas on www.1stDibs.com
• Vintage Lucite Lamps: antique store in my hometown of Littleton, NH, rewired by A Lamp and Fixture in Chicago
• Brass Deer: EBAY
• Saarinen-style table: Craigslist
• Dining chairs: Pottery Barn
• Floating cabinets: EBAY, refinished and painted by White Attic in Chicago
• "Grass" centerpieces: Crate and Barrel
• Photographs: Knokke Polyptych 6 7 & 8 by Massimo Vitali from www.OneKingsLane.com
- • Paint Color: similar to Benjamin Moore #652, Carribean Breeze
• Cabinet Pulls and Knobs: IKEA
• Glass tile: Tile Outlet, Chicago
• Francis Francis Espresso Maker: www. Illyusa.com
• Organizational system: Rosle, Williams-Sonoma
• Teapot: Le Creuset, Williams-Sonoma
- • Paint Color: Benjamin Moore #2028-60, Celadon Green
• Wallpaper: Decorator's Walk Birds and Butterflies, F. Schumacher and Company
• Crib: Ray crib by Muu Kids
• Crib sheet and "evelyn" banner: Caryn Campbell
• Navy Chevron Rug: www.RugsUSA.com
• Bookshelf: IKEA
• Toy Box: I'm just a toy box, Land of Nod
• Toy Box cushion, baby blanket, and Curtains: Missoni for Target
• Rocking chair: Found, recovered in fabric from Fishman's Fabric Chicago
• Purple Pillow: World Market
• Roman Shades: Cordless Twill Roman Shades by Pottery Barn Kids, covered in Decorator's Walk Birds and Butterflies, F. Schumacher and Company
- • Paint Color: Benjamin Moore #2109-50, Elephant Gray
• Bed: Tate bed, Crate and Barrel
• Bedding: West Elm
• Pillows: Custom, covered in Kelly Wearstler for Lee Jofa's Ombre Maze in Lilac
• Sconces: West Elm
• Nightstands: EBAY
• Drapery: West Elm
• Laundry hampers: Crate and Barrel
• Desk: Crate and Barrel
• Lucite chair: EBAY
• Framed print: Josef Albers' Portfolio 1, Print 63, www.OneKingsLane.com
Thanks, Bethany, Joshua, and Evelyn!
(Images: Carolyn Purnell)
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I like it. I think there is way too much grey in the living/dining area. I think hardwood floors is the next big upgrade that this space needs.
The bedroom is my favorite. Very calm and relaxing. Great color palette. Re: the desk in the bedroom (photo #32)....When the apocalypse comes and we all need pencils, we'll know where to find you :-)
This has all the design trends I like- grey and yellow, splash of wallpaper, great art, chevron, and a plexi chair. It may be a little predictable, but it strikes the right chord for me. It has a balance of being clean and uncluttered but not too sparse.
The only thing I wouldn't choose is the zebra rug. It's a little busy for me, but hey... to each their own.
Wow, everything looks so expensive.
The teal paint on the back of that white book case is great! Lovely nursery.
@Wallflowerpower - you mean the Lichtenstein and Rothko? And the President lives in Washington, DC now. :)
I really like the birds and butterflies wallpaper. Does anyone know whether that comes in fabric form? Those would make great curtains!
Love it. Totally appropriate for a young couple with young children. There are some formal pieces mixed in with pops of colour. I love grey as a base for walls and furniture.
Love the rocker in the nursery, looks like it is comfy and it is actually attractive:)
Also, like the laundry hampers in the bedroom, i am always struggling with where to put my dirty laundry, this looks functional and again attractive.
Question, what is the big yellow square over the bed...fabric, paint? I need an idea for my bedroom, something cheap until i can afford a nice piece of art.
I'm sure I'd enjoy living there, especially with the beautiful view. I would exchange the red chair with the plexiglas chair, then the desk in the entryway would disappear!
Very pretty and relaxing...great choice of pieces...very thoughtfully picked up and placed. What are your sources for wall art? I loved the one above the sideboard (in mauve & blue shades) also the one in the bedroom (yellow & grey) looks great. Any pointers will be helpful!
I just love and love and love it. Great textures, great open feel, wallpaper to die for. And those "found" chairs? Stab me with a hairpin leg. They are amazing.
@WallFlowerPower - The White House does belong to the people, and is only occupied by the current sitting President... however, it doesn't matter who is in office - the White House is considered their primary residence for that time. For that purpose, Obama does not "live" in Chicago.
It's seems a bit cold...I love the warmth of the kitchen. I think it might be the lighting, I wonder if the windows are on a North/South orientation. I really like the setup and the colors and everything but it could feel warmer.
BTW, that zebra skin is not real. Google "real zebra rug" and you can easily tell.
LOOOOOVVVEEE the bedroom. The sconces, nightstand, amethyst and yellow tones...GORGEOUS. But the overload of gray in the LR looks amateurish. Either save up for hardwoods or get a bigger rug that breaks up the gray. You can even layer the zebra hide over it.
I dunno. It looks like they were going for a calm feel with the white/grey/blue colours and then added a few details, some pops of colour, etc., to not make it too cold and strict. But they just added way too much, and the overall feel is busy, incoherent and disorganised. There are lots of things I like about the place, individually, but there's just too much going on.
Carpet! Thanks for posting a house tour w/o wood floors.
@WallFlowerPower - Chicago is not really any more dangerous than any other U.S. city. There are millions of people in Chicago, just like there are millions in New York or Los Angeles. There are good neighborhoods and bad neighborhoods. This is the same with London, Paris, or any other large European city!
I like the Missoni for Target touches in the nursery :)
Oooooh, I love this place!!! Those bookshelves, and artwork, and so full of color and life. Beautiful. Amazing!
I'm tired of grey/chevron/plexiglass. And the master bedroom looks like a hotel room, and not in a good way.
Sorry, I can understand why some people would love this. It's nicely done, it just feels cold and generic to me.
I like this a lot! I am not usually a fan of blue, but didn't think it looked cold even though I normally prefer warmer colors. I like their style!
I like the kitchen. The aqua with orange accents work well with the cabinetry and create a warm, happy space. I also like the grey chair in the living room with the sheepskin, and butterfly wallpaper in the baby's room.
As for the living/dining spaces, it could just be the pictures, but the wall, carpet, and sofa color all look really similar, which creates a cold, monochromatic effect despite the added pattern and color. I think the space needs some more warmth and texture (case in point, the grey wall paper really stands out in the hall with the wood floors). I know you can't change out the carpet now, but maybe replacing the zebra skin with a large, richly colored jute rug would add some texture and warmth? Also, because the color and pattern are so concentrated in the living space, the dining area sort of fades into the greyness. Maybe some decorative elements on the sideboard in colors that tie in with your living room accent colors would help unify the spaces.
Love it. Open, airy, stylish, and color!
Whilst I like the shades of grey used, the living room does seem a bit cold. It would look much warmer with a wood floor, or if that is not within their budget, lots of area rugs in warm colours. The geometric wallpaper is nice, but I would limit its use to the entrance hall.
Really loving those trunks turned coffee tables.
Oh and yay carpet! It's nice to see carpeting too.
great tour
pi very annoying
I think the zebra rug would look better in the bedroom. There are to many pillows in the living room maybe just have three different ones in the whole living room. I am confused by the art work over the white cabinet in the dining room, the art looks good but the cabinet is out of place. The trunks need a different spot.Lots of people seem to think they have eclectic spaces, I really don't find that here. Not that there is anything wrong with it! It Looks store bought not collected.
I really like this, and you can tell the owner is having fun playing around with styles. She said her home is where she likes to take a risk, and I say more power to her. I love the wallpaper in the nursery, so precious! And the paint in the master bedroom is so lovely and soothing. Fun tour!
I love this house and I disagree with people who say it is cold. I find the eclectic mix of patterns and colors really exciting. Beautiful!
I think it would look better if there wasn't any art work on the trellis wall paper and the white shelves are up to high and to close together.
Hello, Hyde Park! Miss you! And your gorgeous, brilliant residents!
Ew, whats with all this grey lately, its a dull old colour....I guess its just the whim of the moment. Generic and hotel like, not cozy, couldn't live there.
this is one of the better posts on a/t right now. no floor plan, some vignettes, one jarring chevron rug, not enough stuff, lots of mcm, yet mostly nicely done. want to link this post to the person who recently asked 'what colour grey should i paint my room?' & to the one worried about decorating the kid's room so it does not get stale & to the one who asked about reupholstering the mcm sofa. good mix of expensive & not.
I love this house. It's got the look and feel that I am trying to achieve in my own home, and it warms my heart to see the wall-to-wall carpeting. We have it, my husband loves it, and it is my compromise for him. We have area rugs over it, but it's not going anywhere anytime soon. It's nice to see a house that has made the carpeting work. Thank you!
I enjoyed this house tour. I wish the wallpaper in the nursery was available to everyone! I've seen a number of good examples lately on AT of wallpaper used in a limited way to add interest.
I was glad to see One Kings Lane listed as a source. Some of the stuff is really pricey, but you can get some good art and furniture and pillow bargains on the site.
Love the pops of red, not to mention the bedroom colors, reminds me of a national geographic!
My place has a very similar wall color and the effect is very relaxing (I wish I had that wallpaper though!). It is a very nice place but I have a question about the carpet in the living room: do you think this wall and carpet color scheme would work throughout an entire unit?
wish the wallpaper in the 'evelyn' nook was carried further to go wall-to-wall - very distracting that its side loaded like that, sorry. Personally like the dining room the best, between the Saarinen table, wallpaper and floating cabinet its nice and calm.
I didn't like it at first, but then I loved it, now I want to live there. Chicago has such great spaces.
Wow - what a view! I love eveylyn's wall paper! I just bought 4 folding chairs - similar to your red chair at the desk! I was going to paint them black - but I'm thinking now something bright and funky! The crate and barrel chairs are a beautiful color! Thanks so much for sharing!!
That nursery is everything! It's not too cutesy but still just right for a child's room. LOVE Hyde Park, too! Glad you're in a historic building.


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< Cecil Harvey
|Cecil Harvey
|Seshiru Hāvi
|Japanese Name
|Cecil Harvey
|Original Game
|Final Fantasy IV
|Story Difficulty
|★/ ★★
|EX Mode
|Job Augment
|EX Burst
|Soul Shift
|Japanese Voice Actor
|Shizuma Hodoshima
|English Voice Actor
|Yuri Lowenthal
|Dissidia Final Fantasy Character
- "A kind-hearted knight wielding both the powers of light and darkness, he prizes the bonds with his allies that at times are the cause of his doubts."
- —Description
Cecil Harvey is a warrior of Cosmos in Dissidia Final Fantasy and Dissidia 012. He relies on experience as both a Dark Knight and a Paladin, and may freely switch between either during battle. When a Dark Knight, he is a formidable ground fighter, boasting short and long range moves. As a Paladin, aerial combat is his forte, combining speed with expert swordplay. While traveling alongside Firion, Cloud, and Tidus, he deals with his feelings for Golbez, torn between fighting him as his nemesis and trusting him as his brother.
Crystal and AttireEdit
Cecil's outfits are based on Yoshitaka Amano's designs. As a Dark Knight, Cecil is fully clad in dark armor accented in indigo and gold linings with a spiked helmet. As a Paladin, his physical appearance is revealed: he has white hair with beads, ans wears white armor with blue linings and a flowing cape. He wields lance-like swords based on Amano's artwork . His EX Mode weapons also derive from Amano's drawings .
Cecil's first alternate outfit, "Knight of the Red Moon", recolors his armor to reflect a supplemental drawing by Amano . His Dark Knight armor is a lighter black with red accents, and his Paladin vestiges have silver and red highlights with an orange cape. To keep in-line with the color scheme, his dark swords are black and red, while his Paladin swords are silver and blue.
Cecil's second costume, "Knight of the Silver Moon", is his appearance from the opening FMV of Final Fantasy IV's 3D remake. His Dark Knight form dons a different helmet with dark gray armor adorned in red and silver highlights. Cecil's hair as a Paladin is straight combed, whereas his armor has more silver accents and a different cape. Both forms have different shoulder plates and symmetrical spikes. His base swords reflect the new color scheme, while his EX Mode weapons take on their designs from the remake's opening FMV.
Available as a downloadable bonus costume by purchasing Final Fantasy IV The Complete Collection, "Knight of the Twin Moon" is based on Cecil's super-deformed designs , while incorporating aspects from his Final Fantasy IV sprites. When a Dark Knight, he has a more streamlined suit of dark blue armor, and his helmet has a red gem on the forehead and exposes his mouth. His Paladin form wears gold and blue armor and has a white cape with a red lining. His hair is purple, shorter and spiked, he wears a gold headpiece, and has green eyes instead of purple. His EX Mode weapons are based on the SD art, and his normal swords have streamlined features with color schemes matching the EX Mode weapons.
Cecil's crystal may allude to his own duality or Final Fantasy IV's Crystals; it is half white and half black, possibly referring to the Light and Dark Crystals.
Cecil's manikin, Delusory Knight, is dark blue as a Dark Knight and silver when in Paladin form.
Twelfth cycleEdit
Golbez tells Kain the summoned warriors have no memories of their home worlds except of those close to them, which Cecil proves by trying to protect Kain from Golbez, recalling Kain is his friend, but having no memories of Golbez as his brother.
Thirteenth cycleEdit
As the final cycle begins, Cecil joins Firion, Cloud, and Tidus. When Cloud asks the reason he is fighting, Cecil says he never considered why, and Cloud later confides in him about Firion's reasons. Cecil says the Wild Rose symbolizes peace to Firion.
Golbez frequently appears to give his younger brother advice on seeking his crystal. Although Golbez is the enemy, Cecil wonders if he can trust his brother. He leaves with encouragement from Tidus and meets with Golbez, until Exdeath attacks them for Golbez's treason, with Cecil emerging victorious. Golbez refuses Cecil's offer to join him, saying he's beyond redemption. Cecil visits Cosmos, who confirms Golbez's word that a strong will and strength of heart is what uncovers the crystals. Cecil and Golbez soon duel again, with Cecil's crystal materializing upon victory. Cecil claims he and Golbez made it shine together, while Golbez denies this and says it was Cecil's success, which he had been trying to tell him all along.
After Cosmos's death, Cecil and the others travel to defeat Chaos and honor Cosmos's sacrifice. Along the way, Cecil meets Golbez, who claims that in a world full of disorder his wish can be fulfilled. After Cecil triumphs over him, Golbez says he only wanted to test Cecil's bond with his friends to see if he could overcome Chaos. After claiming bonds are strong and that the Warriors of Cosmos are capable of anything, Golbez departs, saying he has no right to be near Cecil. Cecil stops Golbez and offers him to join them, stating their bond should allow them to fight together. Golbez tells Cecil he is far too kind to be a knight, but says they might fight at each other's side once the light shines on him.
Cecil gathers with the the Warriors of Cosmos to defeat Chaos, and afterwards they find themselves in World A where Cecil watches everyone return to their home worlds before departing for his own, telling his comrades he will pass on the strength they have given him.
Official QuestsEdit
"Cecil's Quest 012: A Re-encounter With a Close Friend" concerns Cecil attempting to liberate a gateway with Vaan, when Vaan's mentions of airships sparks a memory. Cecil seeks out Kain and tells him he now remembers his old friend, and that they serve in Baron's military together. The two have a sparring match, and Cecil is frustrated over his other memories still being clouded, but Kain assures him he'll remember more in time.
"Cecil's Quest 013: Even I Don't Remember It" deals with Cecil's actions after claiming his Crystal in the 13th cycle. He meets up with Cloud, Terra, Tidus and the Onion Knight, and the five travel together until Kuja appears to alert them that Firion is on his way to confront The Emperor alone. Terra fights Kuja while Cloud and Tidus leave to help Firion, and when Terra is defeated Cecil fights Kuja in her place. Kuja declares he has no need for the bonds and values they hold as they are only figments of weak memories, but Cecil denies this, claiming the bonds the warriors have forged have been created by fighting together in the cycles, and thus are genuine.
- See also: Cecil Harvey/Dissidia/Quotes
Cecil's fighting style is Split Soul, due to his ability to change between Paladin and Dark Knight. His Dark Knight form is slow, skilled in steady, powerful ground attacks, while as a Paladin he is fast and uses swift aerial combos with the weakness of limited range. Despite being a melee fighter, both forms possess magic and several ranged attacks. Cecil automatically reverts to a Dark Knight after using a ground HP attack, while aerial HP attacks turn him into a Paladin. His constant transformations can sometimes be difficult for players to master.
Cecil is fought in Distant Glory and Inward Chaos.
Bravery Attacks: Dark KnightEdit
Bravery Attacks: PaladinEdit
HP AttacksEdit
|CP (Mastered)
|Damage type
|Soul Eater
|40 (20)
|Melee High
|Wall Rush
|Stab the opponent to hit them multiple times, then absorb a ball of darkness into their body to slam them backwards.
|Dark Flame
|40 (20)
|Ranged High
|Wall Rush
|Level 22
|Stab the ground to summon bursts of black fire. Can track the opponent in the air and through walls.
|Saint's Fall
|40 (20)
|Melee High
|Wall Rush
|Charge downwards to scoop up the opponent, then smack them to the ground.
|Paladin Force
|40 (20)
|Melee High
|Wall Rush
|Level 33
|Shoot a light projectile to stun the opponent. If it hits, swoop around them delivering several slash attacks and then slam them down.
|CP (Mastered)
|Damage type
|Soul Eater
|30 (15)
|Melee High
|Wall Rush
|Step forward and stab opponent to hit multiple times, then hit then with an orb of darkness to slam them backwards.
|Dark Flame
|30 (15)
|Ranged High
|Wall Rush
|Level 11
|Stab the ground and send a wave of black fire at opponent. Tracks into the air and through walls.
|30 (15)
|Melee High
|Wall Rush
|Level 28
|Swing sword to attack opponent, then swing twice more and knock them away. Fast execution but very low range.
Increases Bravery damage while a Dark Knight by 9% and lowers Bravery damage while a Paladin by 9%. Cannot be equipped while Luminous Shard is equipped. Effect stacks if attack is equipped multiple times.
|Saint's Fall
|30 (15)
|Melee High
|Wall Rush
|Dive towards opponent in a rising arc, then slam them to the ground. Has good tracking.
|Paladin Force
|30 (15)
|Melee High
|Wall Rush
|Level 22
|Shoots a projectile of light to stun foe, then swoop around the opponent delivering several slash attacks and slam them to the ground.
If the enemy is hit by Searchlight while using this move, Cecil will zoom to the enemy's location.
|Luminous Shard
|30 (15)
|Ranged High
|Level 36
|Slash sword and send out a wave of light energy that arcs up or down to track opponent
Increases Bravery damage while a Paladin by 9% and lowers Bravery damage while a Dark Knight by 9%. Cannot be equipped while Shadow Bringer is equipped. Effect stacks if attack is equipped multiple times.
EX ModeEdit
Cecil's EX Mode is Job Augment, where he exchanges his two spear-like weapons for traditional swords. Cecil gains "Inner Strength" and "Proteus" abilities. Inner Strength boosts Bravery damage Cecil does by 1.5 times, while Proteus allows him to change forms without attacking by pressing and . This allows Cecil to combo his attacks in new ways by quickly changing form.
Cecil's EX Burst is Soul Shift, where he attacks his opponent with the power of both his forms in succession. The player must enter the commands that appear on both sides of the screen. If perfect, Cecil strike his opponent, turn into a Dark Knight and throws his sword down, then he performs Darkness, where he shoots orbs of darkness at his opponent. He ends the EX Burst by turning back into a Paladin, slashing twice and forming a cross of light. Failing to enter the commands will have Cecil prematurely end the EX Burst with Darkness.
Cecil can equip Swords, Greatswords, Axes, Shields, Gauntlets, Helms, Light Armor, and Heavy Armor. In Dissidia 012, Cecil can also equip Katanas, Spears, and Large Shields. Cecil is the only character able to equip the "Dark" equipment set, a low-level series of equipment obtained in his storyline.
Exclusive EquipmentEdit
|Dark Sword
|Power of Darkness (1/3)
|Treasure Chest in Destiny Odyssey IV-1
|Dark Shield
|Power of Darkness (1/3)
|Treasure Chest in Destiny Odyssey IV-3
|Dark Helm
|Power of Darkness (1/3)
|Treasure Chest in Destiny Odyssey IV-4
|Dark Armor
|Power of Darkness (1/3)
|Treasure Chest in Destiny Odyssey IV-2
|Mythgraven Blade
|As Paladin: DEF +1.
|Trade: 16280 gil, Dark Sword, Gigas Bone x3, Titan Shard x2
|Lustrous Sword
|As Paladin: DEF +2.
|Trade: 30390 gil, Mythgraven Blade, Blood-Darkened Bone x5, Titan Crystal x3
|As Paladin: DEF +2
Minor Sneak Attack Effect.
|Trade: 32750 gil, Lustrous Sword, Twin Form x5, Titan Orb x5
|Cimmerian Edge
|As Dark Knight: ATK +2
Minor Counterattack Effect.
|Trade: 32750 gil, Lustrous Sword, Twin Form x5, Titan Orb x5
|Dark Sword
|Dark Force (1/3)
|Treasure Chest in Light to All - Chapter 4
Trade: 9300 gil, Broadsword, Rusted Metal x1, Knight's Desire x2
|Dark Shield
|Dark Force (1/3)
|Treasure Chest in Light to All - Chapter 4
Trade: 4400 gil, Buckler, Fish Scale x1, Knight's Desire x2
|Dark Helm
|Dark Force (1/3)
|Treasure Chest in Light to All - Chapter 4
Trade: 2200 gil, Bronze Helm, Rusted Metal x1, Knight's Desire x2
|Dark Armor
|Dark Force (1/3)
|Treasure Chest in Light to All - Chapter 4
Trade: 3300 gil, Bronze Armor, Figaro Gravel x1, Knight's Desire x2
|Mythgraven Blade
|DEF +1 when Paladin
|Trade: 61000 gil, Dark Sword, Scarletite x1, Knight's Desire x2
|Lustrous Sword
|DEF +1 when Paladin
|Trade: 158,000 gil, Mythgraven Blade, Electrum x1, Knight's Dream x5
|DEF +1 when Paladin
Minor Sneak Attack Effect.
|Trade: 182,800, Lustrous Sword, Twin Form x1, Knight's Hopes x5
|Cimmerian Edge
|ATK +1 when Dark Knight
Minor Counterattack Effect.
|Trade: 182,800, Lustrous Sword, Twin Form x1, Knight's Hopes x5
- While starting a fight, Cecil starts out as a Dark Knight. This is probably an allusion to the fact that Cecil starts as a Dark Knight in Final Fantasy IV.
- In Destiny Odyssey IV-5, as Cecil is hovering in the air, he takes the iconic pose of his best friend and rival, Kain Highwind. Afterwards, Cecil leaps at Golbez while a Paladin, and the two assume the same poses they take in the opening FMV from Final Fantasy IV's DS remake. Later during the same scene and in his EX Burst, Cecil enacts the same pose he does while performing Darkness in the original Final Fantasy IV.
- Cecil's EX mode, "Job Augment" is a reference to the DS remake's Augment System.
- Cecil's line when fighting against himself is from his encounter with the Dark Knight at Mt. Ordeals: "This is a fight for me and me alone".
- In Dissidia 012 when Cecil uses Shadow Bringer, he shouts "Dark wave!!" which may be an allusion to the move Souleater which is otherwise known as Dark Wave, or simply Darkness depending on the translation, the game, and the function among the different versions of the game.
- Cecil's victory quote, "All that matters is what's inside," is a reference to a line spoken by Rydia during Final Fantasy IV's ending; "All that matters is what's inside us. Isn't that right, Cecil?" Cecil's line upon defeat, "I'm a coward," is a reference to when he tells Rosa, "I'm a coward. A coward who cannot even defy orders he knows he ought not follow". One of Cecil's opening lines is "This ends for you, not I!" references his dialogue before the battle with Zeromus, "Zeromus, this is the end for you, not us!"
- Cecil's exclusive weapons are all from Final Fantasy IV. The Dark Sword is Cecil's initial weapon as a Dark Knight, while Cecil receives the Mythgraven Blade after becoming a Paladin. The Lustrous Sword is obtained from the Sealed Cave, and the Lightbringer is Cecil's strongest weapon in Final Fantasy IV Advance. The Cimmerian Edge is Golbez's initial weapon in the flashbacks from The After Years, which was translated as the "Ebony Blade".
- When fighting Shantotto, she starts off the battle by saying, "I suggest you find another job." This references Cecil's eventual change from Dark Knight to Paladin in Final Fantasy IV.
- Cecil's moveset has references to Kain; Saint's Fall, otherwise known as Saint Dive, is one of Kain's Band Abilities in The After Years, while "Nightfall" heavily resembles the Jump attack.
- During Cecil's EX Burst, he says "Light and darkness cast aloft!", quoting the Mysidian Legend.
- In Cecil's storyline, one of the Destiny Point rewards is the Bomb summon, which references the Bomb Ring that Cecil unwittingly used to destroy Mist.
- When facing Vaan, Cecil says, "Traveling the skies is no easy task," referencing his command of the Red Wings and his skills in airship navigation.
- In the Dissidia 012 remake of Destiny Odyssey IV, there is a chest containing 1991 Gil, the original release date of Final Fantasy IV.
- When Cecil fails his EX Burst, he finishes as a Dark Knight, while a successful EX Burst lets him finish as a Paladin. This reflects how in Final Fantasy IV his power as a Dark Knight was insufficient, and thus he chose to become a Paladin.
- Cecil's EX Mode ability "Proteus" is named for the Greek sea god Proteus. According to mythology, Proteus was constantly sought out by people for his ability to foretell the future, and to avoid them he changed his form. The adjective "protean" is based on the god's name, meaning "variable, able to change/assume different forms".
- Cecil has the most exclusive equipment in Dissidia, having three armor pieces and five weapons, leaving a total of 8. In Dissidia 012, Lightning and Feral Chaos tie with Cecil for most exclusive equipment.
- Though it is stated in the menu that the two raise and lower Bravery damage by 3%, Cecil's Shadow Bringer and Luminous Shard adjust Bravery damage by 9%. It is unknown if this is a glitch or a typo. The effects of both attacks stack if equipped multiple times, thus allowing for up to 27% bonus damage for either form.
- The stat changes from the two attacks still take effect during EX Bursts. Due to him attacking more while a Dark Knight than a Paladin during the EX Burst, Cecil's EX Burst is slightly stronger when he is equipped with Shadow Bringer, and slightly weaker when he is equipped with Luminous Shard.
- The stat bonuses of Cecil's exclusive weapons effect the damage he takes and inflicts during EX Bursts as well. Thus, Cecil will take less damage from an opponent's EX Burst if he is equipped with one of his exclusive weapons that boosts DEF and is in Paladin form, and his own EX Burst will deal higher damage while he is equipped with the Cimmerian Edge.
- In Dissidia Cecil's HP attacks have the highest AP requirement for mastery of any attack, each requiring 360 AP.
- Cecil's manikin is one of only two manikins to have another model, the other being Gabranth's.
- In Dissidia 012, the Theater sometimes shows images of Cecil in the wrong form.
- When initiating Cecil's EX Burst on one opponent several times in the same battle, the button combinations will be the same for all executions of the EX Burst.