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Loins of Punjab Presents Reviews
There was a lot of potential here. If the direction and writing had been better focused, if the cinematography had been able to escape its low-budget box, this would have been a great film. I kept hoping it would come back and hit the highs of its first ten minutes, but it never did. Even so, for the fun of seeing the villainness lose, for the pure enjoyment of the beautiful voices and songs, and for keeping a viewer's hope for more constantly whetted, this movie is worth a watch.
Though it fails to cross the finish line as an impressive, resonating film, it still succeeds to carry good weight through the movie keeping you entertained, interested, and lightly thought-provoked.
A representative of Loins of Punjab, which is a company that claims to be the largest pork company on the east coast collaborates with a producer (Jameel Khan) to start an Indian version of American Idol called "Desi Idol." While the contest is in production, we learn about each of the contestants' backgrounds and their motives for competing. All of these characters are portrayed and presented so clearly they all easily almost become 100% relatable, making the movie that much more enjoyable. Provided that all other elements of the film are too weak to even be recognized, the characters wholly give beauty and color to the film. These colorful characters include a highly-sophisticated, status-concerned woman who uses selfish, malicious tactics to achieve victory of the contest which she believes will ultimately help her build a better, higher reputation in her society (Shabana Azmi), an overprotected but highly-intelligent and talented 17-year old girl who dreams of becoming a professional singer (Ishitta Sharma), a pretty, non-Hindi-speaking young actress who dreams of becoming a Bollywood movie star (Seema Rahmani), an overconfident Bhangra rapper who is seeking fame (Ajay Naidu), a highly intelligent math whiz fond of calculating percentages (Manish Acharya), a non-Indian (white) man fascinated with India and loves singing (Michael Raimondi) and his proudly Indian girlfriend, (Ayesha Dharkar).
As the contest progresses, the cultural attitudes become stronger with the development of the characters. Though highly-exaggerated at times, these events (except for the producer's attitude towards women) can often be correlated with my own experiences, making the film more realistic.
Fortunately I was not able to guess the film's message from the beginning. Being an American-born Indian, I ironically fell victim to the unpredictability of the plot where i should have guessed the actions of the characters.
Overall, the film exposes the colorful Indian-American community and is an OKAY watch; watch if you're bored and are interested in a watching a mockumentary!
What I loved in the movie is as to how people are dying to participate and create a name for themselves and to what extent they would go to win, but in the end, the purest of all hearts wins the prestigious award.
You always want a reaction from the audience as to how they would react, after the movie. This was my first movie, when we had to react as the director asked the whole audience. The background to this is a whole lot of Indians are participating in the singing competition where the prize is $25000. Most of the contestants are Indians, except one, he participates to impress his Indian girlfriend. He had practices only one song, and didnt know that he would make to the next round, in the next round he sings in Indian National Anthem, Jana Gana Mana... and the director informs us to stand a little advance as the respect that we do give to the anthem. This was completely mind blowing cause you have never asked to do something in the theatre in most non-personal manner.
The characters in the movie are very very stereotypical that you would see, the objectives, the cunningness, the stupidity all just to win the trophy. To name some of them Shabana Azmi, we though she is a vamp, she done her role pretty well; Ayesha Dharker, she is nice and subtle; Darshan Jariwall as the head of Patel family and the accent that everyone uses - brilliant.


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Digital Stream DHR8203U Freeview HD recorder
GUI, high-def & standard-def pictures, quality of recordings
Poor remote, sticky EPG
Freeview HD has hit the headlines, but as for "World Cup recorders" there's scant few available on the new platform, making Digital Stream's debut DHR8203U something quite special - and not only because of its uniqueness.
In fact Digital Stream's only real rival at time of writing is Panasonic, whose £800 DMR-BW780 acts as both a Freeview+HD and a Blu-ray recorder. Panny has also just put its £480 DMR-XW380 DVD recorder-come-Freeview+HD box on sale, though we're on the cusp of seeing various cheaper boxes from Philips, 3view and Sharp.
Equipped with two terrestrial digital DVB-T2 tuners, the DHR8203U can record in either SD or HD to its built-in 320GB hard disk.
And despite its rather ambitious nature, the DHR8203U's features are relatively easy to wade through. Its front-end interface is the highlight, consisting of six icons (Media, Guide, Schedule, Preferences, Installation and Others) that lead to rather more basic pages, though everything works quickly and is in high resolution.
It's nicely presented with nuanced graphics that help make it easy to use, though it's too slow - scanning through a day's TV schedules can be frustrating. Setting recordings is simple and a list of scheduled recordings can be inspected, where plans can be edited or deleted. An option to put a Series Link on any programme is available every time a recording is scheduled, while - for the first time on a Freeview box - the DHR8203U can schedule new recordings from trailers; just press the green button during a trailer for a programme and it will be recorded.
In terms of picture quality, the recordings made by the DHR8203U are every bit the same as its pictures from live broadcasts - and that means pin-sharp for high-def channels, and solid, cleverly upscaled standard channels. Around 60 hours of HD programmes and 150 hours of SD programmes can be recorded, though it's likely you'll want a mix - we'd bank on an average of around 100 hours.
The DHR8203U then goes beyond simple Freeview HD receivers. Its picture-in-picture feature also works well, with some dedicated controls on the remote able to change channel and even swap between the main and inset pictures from two channels. That's a useful feature for the World Cup, as is an "instant replay" feature that winds back live TV in 15-60 second clumps.
Further still, the DHR8203U proffers three USB slots, two of which should be able to play digital media from a USB stick or drive. Behind a flap on the front fascia a Common Interface slot (for Top Up TV viewing cards) and a USB slot, though in our test we couldn't get this slot to accept a stick packed with digital media. Instead we had to reply on a less convenient USB slot on the machine's rear panel.
Choose the "media" option from the GUI that accesses recordings and it's possible to enter a USB device that's connected through that rear slot. Unfortunately it has to be in JPEG or MP3 mode before it can find examples of either files, with no other file types supported. Any files on a USB stick or drive can also be moved, deleted, copied, or the file name changed.
This large machine's touch controls and subtle red and blue display lend a classy feel that's carried over into an easy to use interface. And though the 8-day EPG can be sticky and slow to navigate and the remote control is poor, the quality of both live HD and SD broadcasts and recordings isn't in doubt. Quality upscaling and a relatively low price make Digital Stream's debut worth considering.
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Every generation sniffs at its nouveaux riches, but by the next they have become merged in the aristocracy.
Nowhere were nouveaux riches so obviously new and so obtrusively rich.
Mrs. Clinton was a social leader in Gotham before the days of the nouveaux riches, and her sway was that of an autocrat.
Your generosity to her has saved us from Jews so far, and from nouveaux riches, by relieving the business of commercial aspects.
She had been in Pittsburgh for several months before I left—angling for some of the nouveaux riches, I fancy.
There's a lot of talk these days about the nouveaux riches by people who haven't any more French than that.
Many of these nouveaux riches dress elegantly, and their jewels are splendid.
The baleful influence in art of the nouveaux riches has at this house its Ghetto expression.
In a dozen books he scourged the court of the citizen king—its pretensions, its commonness, and its assemblage of nouveaux riches.
This, above all, the money must have been made; society starts the nouveaux riches from that point.
1813, French, literally "new rich." Opposite noveau pauvre is attested from 1965. Ancient Greek had the same idea in neo-ploutos "newly become rich."
A pejorative term for one who has recently become rich and who spends money conspicuously. From French, meaning "new rich."


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Several other schools in the Commonwealth have also been damaged since April.
Added runs resulted in several buses arriving late last week at the GHS modular cluster now known as Page Middle.
School briefs
After a late summer trip to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with Operation Smile, Rigau is already anxious to begin changing the lives of more.
School calendar
The program provides home schoolers with an online curriculum approved by the Virginia Department of Education.
The orientation will include information on college planning, financial assistance/scholarships and more.
The class will discuss the evolution of medical theory, with reference to inheritance, infection and cancer.
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Please bear with me, for all of the programming I have done, I have absolutely no experience with A/C records.
I was hoping an old-hat expert could speak with me about the implications of the plugin http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wordpress-mu-domain-mapping/.
I was expecting to use the subfolder multisite option of WordPress, and then to direct traffic for additional domain names set the root folder at the host for that domain name. i.e. server_path/account_root/wordpress/blog_name.
Turns out I had a little case of under-research and being under-informed. I mucked it all up now, lol.
So, I swear all I did was point a different domain at the imaginary new blog folder http://www.widgets.com/newblog/.
I found out it didn't work, so I set the root folder for that domain back to what it was originally. Now, the old site is working again, but the multisite blog, at http://www.widgets.com/newblog/ doesn't work, displays "no index file". However, oddly, the http://www.widgets.com/newblog/wp-admin/ DOES work....?!?
I am at a loss for words. I have no problem reinstalling everything, this is just a test anyway, but I am unsure of what is the best way to accomplish what I am after in a shared hosting platform.
I need:
- Multiple Domain names pointing at multiple multisite blogs.
- The redirect to this multisite blog needs to be completely private.
I am worried that using a method such as this plugin, using CNAME records will make the fact that the blog is a multisite blog clearly discoverable. Aren't CName and A records public...?
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ownCloud Introduces Version 4
The latest version of ownCloud includes file versioning and improved OpenDocument support.
ownCloud has released version 4 of its open source file sync and share project. According to the announcement, this version includes innovations and enhancements that make the project more flexible, secure, and innovative.
ownCloud 4 now includes file versioning, which actively saves files and lets users "rollback" to previous versions, and a new API, which lets developers easily create applications on top of ownCloud capabilities.
The latest version also allows users to view OpenDocument Format quickly and easily without having to download them. ownCloud 4 also includes an "experimental" feature for mounting of external file systems – including Dropbox, FTP, and Google Drive – which allows users to have all their file sync and share tools in a single ownCloud interface.
Other major improvements include drag and drop file uploading, shared calendars, and file encryption.
For more information, please visit: http://www.owncloud.org.
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Justified by the Law, or Justified by Faith?
1 O foolish Galatians, who has bewitched you, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as having been crucified? 2I want only to learn this from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? 3Are you so foolish? Having begun by the Spirit, are you now trying to be made complete by the flesh? 4Have you suffered so many things for nothing—if indeed also it was for nothing? 5Therefore does the one who gives you the Spirit and who works miracles among you do so by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?
6Just as Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him for righteousness, 7then understand that the ones who have faith#Literally "of faith", these are sons of Abraham. 8And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, proclaimed the good news in advance to Abraham: "In you all the nations#Or "Gentiles"; the same Greek word can be translated "nations" or "Gentiles" depending on the context will be blessed."#A quotation from Gen 12:3; 18:18 9So then, the ones who have faith are blessed together with Abraham who believed. 10For as many as are of the works of the law are under a curse, for it is written, "Cursed is everyone who does not abide by all the things that are written in the book of the law to do them."#A quotation from Deut 27:26 11Now it is clear that no one is justified in the sight of God by the law, because "the one who is righteous will live by faith."#Or "the one who is righteous by faith will live," a quotation from Hab 2:4 12But the law is not from faith, but "the one who does these things will live by them."#A quotation from Lev 18:5
13Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by#*Here "by" is supplied as a component of the participle ("becoming") which is understood as means becoming a curse for us, because it is written, "Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree,"#A quotation from Deut 21:23 14in order that the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, so that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.
The Promise to Abraham and His Descendant
15Brothers, I am speaking according to a human perspective. Nevertheless, when#*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("has been ratified") which is understood as temporal the covenant of a man has been ratified, no one declares it invalid or adds additional provisions to it. 16Now to Abraham and to his descendant the promises were spoken. It does not say, "and to descendants," as concerning many, but as concerning one, "and to your descendant,"#A quotation from Gen 12:7; 13:15; 17:7; 24:7 who is Christ. 17Now I am saying this: the law, that came after four hundred and thirty years, does not revoke a covenant previously ratified by God, in order to nullify the promise. 18For if the inheritance is from the law, it is no longer from the promise, but God graciously gave it to Abraham through the promise.
The Addition of the Law
19Why then the law? It was added on account of transgressions, until the descendant should come to whom it had been promised, having been ordered through angels by the hand of a mediator. 20Now the mediator is not for one, but God is one.
21Therefore is the law opposed to the promises of God? May it never be! For if a law had been given that was able to give life, certainly righteousness would have been from the law. 22But the scripture imprisoned all under sin, in order that the promise could be given by faith#Or "through the faithfulness of Jesus Christ" in Jesus Christ to those who believe.
23But before faith came, we were detained under the law, imprisoned until the coming faith was revealed. 24So then, the law became our guardian until Christ, in order that we could be justified by faith. 25But after#*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("has come") which is understood as temporal faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian. 26For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus,#Or "For in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God through faith" 27for as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 28There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. 29And if you are Christ's, then you are descendants of Abraham, heirs according to the promise.
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Oklahoma City Thunder notebook: Kevin Durant to enjoy the view at All-Star Weekend
Former Oklahoma standout Blake Griffin of the Clippers leads the league with 122 dunks this season. Serge Ibaka is second on the Thunder with 61 dunks.
In Thabo Sefolosha's first 2 1/2 seasons with the Thunder, he shot a combined 28.9 percent (78 for 270) from 3-point range. In the last two seasons, however, he has shot 41.0 percent (93 for 227).
In Friday night's 127-96 shellacking over the Phoenix Suns, Sefolosha shot his way out of a mini-slump by going 4 for 6 beyond the arc and 7 for 11 from the field to finish with a season-high 18 points. Before that outing, he had shot 6 for 26 (.231) from 3-point range.
"It's a matter of pick your poison with them," Suns coach Lindsey Hunter said. "They have a lot of guys who aren't in the headlines but they do a lot for that team. Sefolosha is one of them. He's a guy who doesn't get the press but he knocks down shots and defends really well. They've got a bunch of guys who are co-stars who do a great job."
With Durant (29.1 ppg) sitting out the entire fourth quarter the last three game, New York's Carmelo Anthony (28.7) had narrowed his deficit for the NBA scoring lead from 1.0 to 0.4.
Anthony has scored 94 points on 66 shots and played 121 minutes the last three games, compared to 65 points on 40 shots in 90 minutes for Durant, who has won the last three scoring titles.
The Thunder had no formal practice Saturday and took a 2:45 p.m. charter flight to Phoenix. … All 26 eligible players (13 from each team) played Friday night and Phoenix starting forward P.J. Tucker was the only one who did not score. … OKC outscored the Suns 30-12 in fast-break points, 62-42 in points in the paint and 18-11 in second-chance points. … Durant (.903) and Kevin Martin (.902) now rank 2-3 in free-throw percentage behind Golden State's Stephen Curry (.907).
Thunder center Kendrick Perkins on him (plus Durant and Russell Westbrook) not playing in the fourth quarter all last week: "That's good, though. That means we're handling our business."


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You may submit ACT scores in place of SAT and SAT Subject Test scores, but remember that the writing component offered by the ACT is mandatory for candidates for Columbia. Even if you are submitting the ACT, we would still welcome SAT Subject Test scores if they were taken. If you have a specific area of academic interest, we recommend that you submit a Subject Test score in that area of interest if one is available.
May I submit the ACT instead of the SAT and/or SAT Subject Test scores?
What standardized tests are required for first-year admission?
Information on standardized testing requirements is found on the Required Standardized Testing page.
What are the final test dates that can be used for the application?
Early Decision candidates
The November test date is the latest acceptable test date on which scores may reach us in time. More information about Early Decision.
Regular Decision candidates
Scores for January tests are generally received in time for consideration, but it is strongly advisable to take testing no later than December. Testing taken in February or later cannot be considered.
Does Columbia give preference in the admission process to applicants whose parents attended Columbia?
We are always pleased to receive applications from students whose family members have graduated from Columbia. When an applicant is extremely competitive and compares favorably with other similarly talented candidates, being the daughter or son of a Columbia University graduate (from any Columbia school or college) may be a slight advantage in the admission process. This advantage may especially apply for "legacy" candidates.
Please note: applicants are considered to be "legacies" of Columbia only if they are the children of Columbia College or Columbia Engineering graduates.
How competitive is admission to Columbia?
Admission to both Columbia College and Columbia Engineering is broad-based but highly selective, and the Committee is only able to offer admission to only a small fraction of all applicants.
A profile of the current first-year class is available on the Admissions Statistics webpage.
Admission for transfer students is also highly selective. Over the past decade, the Committee has admitted between 5% and 10% of transfer applicants each year.
Is there a minimum test score, class rank or GPA required for admission to Columbia?
No. Columbia does not have a "cut-off" GPA or test score for applicants. For detailed information on the statistics of the most recent entering class, go to the Admissions Statistics page.
If I am accepted, may I defer for a year?
Yes. A candidate who has been offered first-year admission may ask to defer enrollment for a year to work, travel, complete mandatory military service or pursue a special opportunity. A student may not defer admission in order to enroll full-time at another college or university. A second year of deferral may be granted upon request. Students must request a deferral in writing by May 15 after submitting their first-year response form and deposit. Transfer students are not permitted to defer their admission.
What is Columbia's policy on admissions interviews?
Volunteer members of Columbia's Alumni Representative Committee (ARC) conduct interviews throughout the world from October through February every year on behalf of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. However, because we have a finite number of alumni and current student volunteers to interview the many thousands of candidates, we are unable to grant interviews to all of our applicants and can provide absolutely no guarantee that an interview will be available in any given area. Please note that interviews will be offered only in the area where your high school is located; if you have finished high school and no longer live in the vicinity, an interview will not be available to you.
After you submit the Common Application, your name and contact information are provided to the interviewers in your area; if an interviewer is able to meet with you, you will be contacted directly by e-mail or by phone. Interviews are not offered on campus. Some applicants may be offered interviews via phone or video chat if an interviewer is not able to meet in person – please know that all types of interviews have equal weight in the interview process.
Candidates who are not offered an interview are not at any disadvantage in the admissions process. Because the actual assignment of interviews is not conducted by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, we respectfully ask that you do not call or write to inquire about receiving an interview. You will be contacted directly if an interview is available in the same area as your high school.
Interviews are not available for transfer candidates.
If I speak a language other than English, may I be exempt from the Foreign Language requirement in the Core Curriculum?
Yes, if you are fluent in another language, and you pass the placement exam on campus, you may be exempt from the foreign language requirement.
What do students do after Columbia?
Upon leaving Columbia students enter into a wide variety of fields and industries. Many eventually go back to school for graduate or professional study. Learn about some of Columbia's alumni in our About Our Alumni page.
How many Columbia students go on to professional or graduate schools?
Many Columbia students decide to go to graduate or professional school either directly after graduation or after several years of work. Columbia graduates are very successful in gaining admission to professional schools.
In 2008, Columbia undergraduates matriculated at Columbia's College of Physicians and Surgeons (14), The Albert Einstein College of Medicine (8), Harvard Medical School (8), Yale Medical School (8), and Cornell's Weill Medical College (5). Columbia undergraduates also matriculated at law schools including Columbia Law School (50), Harvard Law School (48), New York University Law School (44) and Yale Law School (12). Students who choose to apply to medicine and law schools work with the Office of Pre-professional Advising throughout the application process.
What is Columbia looking for when evaluating students for admission? What are the criteria for admission?
The Columbia University first-year class College and Engineering students is chosen from a large and diverse group of applicants. Columbia employs a holistic approach in assessing candidates in order to judge which students are the best matches for Columbia's unique educational experience.
In the process of selection, the Committee on Admissions considers each applicant's academic potential, intellectual strength and ability to think independently. The Committee also considers the general attitudes and character of the applicant, special abilities and interests, maturity, motivation, curiosity and whether he or she is likely to make productive use of the four years at Columbia. In its final selection, Columbia seeks diversity of personalities, achievements and talents, and of economic, social, ethnic, cultural, religious, racial and geographic backgrounds. Each applicant's academic record is examined, together with reports on personal qualities that have been supplied by the principal, headmaster or counselor and by teachers. The student's record of participation in the life of his or her school and community is also important, as is his or her performance on standardized tests.
Can I apply to the Combined Plan program if I have not fulfilled all of the requirements for guaranteed admission?
Yes. Your application materials will be reviewed by the Combined Plan Admissions Committee.
If I am a Combined Plan student, can I pursue an internship while I am at Columbia?
Yes! Combined Plan students have access to the Center for Career Education, which assists students with finding appropriate internship opportunities and preparing for postgraduate careers.
Can foreign/international Combined Plan applicants get financial aid?
Do I have to take physical education classes?
No. Combined Plan students are exempt from the Columbia Physical Education requirement.
Do you offer a Combined Plan program for the M.S. in Engineering degree?
For all information about the graduate study of engineering at Columbia, please contact the Office of Graduate Student Services at email@example.com.
Do you offer fee waivers for the Combined Plan application?
Yes. Please obtain documents demonstrating eligibility from your Financial Aid office and contact the Combined Plan program by e-mail.
How many classes will I take in a typical Columbia Engineering semester?
Depending on the course of study, Combined Plan students will take five or six classes per semester (including laboratory supplements to classes).
How many Combined Plan students are at Columbia?
We have a total of approximately 150 students in the two years of the Combined Plan.
I'm planning to visit Columbia. Are there any Combined Plan specific things I can do?
In addition to a general information session and campus tour, you may be interested in our Engineering tour. Spaces are limited, so we encourage you to RSVP.
If you have any specific questions regarding the Combined Plan program, you may speak to an admissions officer available during your visit, or you may e-mail us at email@example.com.
May I reapply to the Combined Plan program?
Yes. You will need to resubmit a new application along with an updated transcript and materials. Please note that students who entered the affiliate school in Fall 2011 or later may only qualify for guaranteed admission in their first application cycle; any subsequent applications will be reviewed in the competitive review process.
Can I apply if I do not attend an affiliate school?
Yes. You are permitted to apply, and your materials will be reviewed by the Combined Plan Admissions Committee. Please note that the requirements for guaranteed admission are used as guidelines in this review process, as the process is most competitive. Since your school does not have an articulation agreement with Columbia, you are not eligible to apply under the guaranteed admissions program.
Are there quotas for the number of Combined Plan students admitted?
No. The Combined Plan Admissions Committee will review applications individually.
What student clubs and organizations exist on campus?
Columbia features over 500 religious, service, ethnic, artistic, political, activist, publication or hobby student organizations and clubs, as well as various forms of student government. We have developed a complete list of clubs and organizations.
May I transfer from Columbia College to the Engineering School (or vice-versa) once accepted and enrolled?
If you are enrolled at either Columbia College or Engineering and you genuinely feel that you should attend the other, you may apply as an internal transfer student. Internal transfers must submit the Internal Transfer Application by March 1. The Internal Transfer Application is now available. There is no guarantee that you will be able to transfer to a different school. Undergraduate Admissions consults with the Center for Student Advising to review your academic performance and curriculum and determine if a change is appropriate.
Is there a different application for international students?
Columbia's admissions application process is largely the same for all students regardless of their citizenship or country of residence. Please see our Application Instructions for more information on procedures and requirements, and What Does Columbia Look For for more information about how our office reviews applications and distinguishes candidates.
Please visit the International Student Admissions webpage for more information.
Should I ever "rush" my test scores to Columbia?
No! Please do not utilize the "rush" service in sending your test scores to Columbia. Doing so does not speed up the processing of your test scores. We obtain all testing via secure websites to which we are provided access by the appropriate testing agency.
Should I send my AP/IB test results to Columbia?
AP and IB test results are not necessary for application to Columbia, although the information when available may be helpful in assessing a student's academic achievements. Students who seek to gain credit for AP or IB results should know that credit is granted only after a student is enrolled at Columbia and at the discretion of individual departments.
My native language is not English. Do I have to take an English proficiency exam?
To be considered for admission to Columbia, you must be comfortable with rapid and idiomatic spoken English. If your home language is not English and if your primary language of instruction has not been English for at least five years, you are required to take an English proficiency examination. Both of the examinations listed here are given all over the world, several times a year; you must take the examination no later than December of the school year in which you are applying:
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). You are urged to visit the TOEFL website as quickly as possible for more information on this examination. A minimum score of 100 (Internet-based test) or 600 (paper-based test) is necessary for admission to Columbia. Your score must be reported directly to Columbia by the testing service, using report code 2116.
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System). You are urged to visit the IELTS website as quickly as possible for more information on this examination. A minimum score of 7.0 is necessary for admission to Columbia. Your score must be reported directly to Columbia Undergraduate Admissions.
- If you have a 650 on either the Critical Reading or Writing section of the SAT, you are exempt from taking an English proficiency examination.
Columbia does not accept the PTE Academic Test.
Please see our Required Standardized Testing policies, and please note that these standardized tests are required in addition to any testing required for English language proficiency.


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About Village Health Clubs & Spas
Village Health Clubs & Spas are owned by DMB Sports Clubs and operate as high-end, family-oriented health clubs and spas in the Phoenix metropolitan areas. Beginning as Metro Sport and Health Club in 1976, Village Health Clubs & Spas has grown to 4 clubs around the Phoenix area; Camelback Village, Arcadia; DC Ranch Village, North Scottsdale; Gainey Village, Scottsdale; & Verrado Village, Buckeye; and provide unique experiences that positively impact people's lives.
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IMAX TheatreSeptember 20, 2014Movie Theater • Pasay, Philippines
Now watching The Maze Runner...
Sinful yet Divine! Attitude makes a difference! W.Y.S.I.W.Y.G.
Bulalo - 65. Balbakwa - 35. Goto - 25. Mami - 30. Tokwa't Baboy - 25. Lugaw w/ Egg. 25.
OFWs should have their POEA exit clearance validated.
SQ and BR assigned staff are resting here during no flight operations
You can do internet check-in 2 days prior your flight.
Ordered Chicken Fillet And Spaghetti McSavers Meal and Caramel Sundae.
Ordered Apple Pie, Eight O'Clock and Cheeseburger meal around 0330H
Cheesecake Sundae Cone... Yummy!!!
Ordered Iced Venti Nonfat Caramel Macchiato
our chill out place if we want saktong nomnom lang...
During no flight ops, all the agents are sleeping here.
Pichi-pichi with cheese - must buy and eat!
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Corkage Policy
Please allow us the opportunity to share with you something from Borgne's carefully selected list. We have worked diligently to provide a selection of wines that pair wonderfully with Chef Brian Landry's food. A $20 corkage fee will be applied to bottles of wine brought into the restaurant, however, if you have a special bottle from your personal collection, an anniversary bottle or another wine of personal significance to you, it would be our honor to pour it for you at no charge. We ask that you please call the restaurant in advance to arrange to bring this wine and share its story.


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Have you ever gone into IKEA for just one thing? It's impossible. Here's why.
Now if they would only shred those meatballs and put those in real food.
But do these companies see the wood for the trees?
Ikea just revealed all of the new products in it upcoming 2016 catalogue. If there's one item that promises to genuinely make your home life better, it's this placemat with pocket for stashing a smartphone during dinner. Read More >>
The flat-pack furniture giant's new gadget-charging tech, put to the test.
The new store is being assembled by flat pack, and when done there will inexplicably be one screw left over.
There is only one thing to do in the tiny Swedish village of Älmhult: Go to IKEA. That's because it's the birthplace and global headquarters of the flatpack furniture empire.
In IKEA's many decades of flatpacking stuff, it's produced some seriously bizarre products. So, let me take you on a digtal tour of IKEA's mad corporate museum.
The Swedish flatpack furniture empire is developing an entire clever household applications and appliances.
The craziest thing? It looks great.
This is almost exactly a year after IKEA enlisted lawyers to shut down a down fan-made IKEA hack website, pissing off reasonable customers all over the world.
Spending the day at Ikea is a fun treat in the best of times, a relationship-destroying nightmare in the worst. For one Airbus designer, though, it was a breakthrough moment.
It may be the early days for smart homes, but in ten years' time they're sure to be all the rage. How's that going to affect our kitchen lives?
New wooden wireless charger range goes on sale this month.
Cheaper than Vegas and easier to bail out of at the last minute by pretending your router's playing up.


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We condemn the new Govt gag order on Nurses and Midwives
We all know that health professionals have a duty to the people for whom they care and ensuring the best care and conditions for providing that care, is an important feature of our role.
Only last week at the ANMF's Victorian Delegates' Conference, a Registered Nurse spoke passionately of her time treating refugees on Nauru. She told of the deplorable conditions she encountered on the island – tropical heat and rain, rats, unsanitary conditions, the lack of privacy and the poor mental health of detainees.
The ANMF believes Australia has a moral and legal obligation to treat every person compassionately and with respect, courtesy and consideration irrespective of the place of treatment.
It's important that nurses working in detention centres are able to provide proper health care, meet their professional and legal obligations and not work under the fear that they themselves could be jailed for simply performing their role.
That's why the ANMF have condemned new laws which silence nurses, midwives and other health professionals who speak about the poor conditions in detention centres. Read our media release.Read more


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It included $74,445.77 on sponsored Facebook posts and $58,210.32 on promoted tweets. The government also spent $167,553 on a 'niche digital mobile display'
What the premiers appear to support is an open-wallet policy from the federal government, regardless of fiscal restraints.
If it's ever to be realized, the project needs an accurate accounting, myriad agreements and a sound rationale. Those pieces are still missing
B.C.'s premier now understands how to get pipelines built. Her counterparts in Ontario and Quebec should pay attention
Even though B.C. will soon allow booze to be sold in grocery stores, it isn't actually upping the number of places allowed to sell the stuff
B.C.'s Premier has accused federal politicians of 'tragically misdirected' policies over the issue of temporary foreign workers
Premier Christy Clark and Education Minister Peter Fassbender were to release details of the agreement later Tuesday in Vancouver
The quarterly measure tracked Clark's approval at 32% in September down five points from 37% in June when the teachers dispute went into a strike/lockout position
As so often with public sector unions, the BCTF places its agenda ahead of the public, defending its privileges while turning a blind eye to the realities of stretched public finances and the changing dynamics of the working world.
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Facebook updating search, find any post shared with you
Facebook is updating their search feature to allow you to find any post shared with you. The new feature adds the ability to search for word…
Trending: YouTube's most popular video of 2014 was…
Mutant horrors, singers and kissing strangers had a big year on YouTube.
Trending: Facebook ranks top stories of 2014
"At its best, social media makes the world a smaller place and builds community on a global level," Sheryl Sandberg said in an interview.
Grumpy Cat earned nearly $100M in two years
The feline with the permanent scowl rose to fame in a YouTube video that went viral.
Massive gingerbread house featured in Portland
PORTLAND, OR. (KOIN/CNN) – A Portland Christmas tradition continued as Chef David Diffendorfer unveiled his 19th gingerbread masterpiece tit…
The next James Bond film 'Spectre' to begin filming Monday
Director Sam Mendes announced the name of the 24th official Bond film at England's Pinewood Studios.
Free Starbucks for life?
Starbucks is giving away a free food or beverage item from participating stores every day for the next 30 years.
Trapped cat survives month-long trip to Hawaii in moving box
Call it a medical miracle or proof that cats have nine lives. A cat survived a trip from Virginia to Hawaii, without food or water, for more…
Sony hack from North Korea as retaliation for 'The Interview?'
A tech news website reports Sony Pictures is exploring that possibility as the FBI investigates the cyber attack on the company.
Girl Scouts of Hawaii to offer online cookie sales
Cookie shipments to Hawaii will be assessed an additional $20 shipping and handling fee.
Holiday shopping: Tips and tricks for Cyber Monday
The main advice would be to find a couple of trusted resources and go from there.
The Force is with the new 'Star Wars' trailer
To call it the most anticipated teaser of the year is an understatement.
Black Friday: Its history, why there may be better deals if you wait, and why it may not be #1 anymore
"Black Friday", a term coined in 1869, once had a meaning very different from how it's known today.
Trailer for 'Jurassic World' released, movie opens in theaters next year
The movie, which will hit theaters in the summer of 2015, was partly filmed in Hawaii with Honolulu Zoo and Kualoa Ranch as locations.
Two more women accuse Bill Cosby of sexual misconduct
In a statement, Cosby's attorney calls the claims beyond belief: "We've reached a point of absurdity. The stories are getting more and more …
New Google service to reduce online ads for a fee
Google is experimenting with a new service that allows users to see fewer ads on certain websites in exchange for a small monthly fee.
Is your webcam being hacked? A Russian website may be live streaming you
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World Briefing | Americas: Peru: Teachers And Police Clash
Published: July 2, 2004
Thousands of protesters overran the southern city of Ayacucho after the police used tear gas to break up a demonstration by striking teachers. At least 15 people were reported injured. Television pictures showed crowds running wild in the narrow streets of the Andean city. The government ruled out calling a state of emergency, but Interior Minister Javier Reategui said he was sending more police officers.


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Food LionRead MoreWhen you're on the market for tasty and healthy eats, pay Food Lion in Sykesville a visit and load up on great groceries. Browse the selection of sandwiches at Food Lion and munch your way to pure happiness. The cuts of meat here are tender and fresh. Pick up a selection of meats today and start your weekend off with a barbecue. For breads, cookies, cakes, and pies that will blow your mind, are couple extra sweet ingredients are kitchen must-haves. When you're in the mood to cook a gourmet meal, pick up some spices and seasonings from here and get down in the kitchen. You'll be amazed at how delicious the canned food is when you purchase it from Food Lion. If you need a quick and easy salad dressing, pick up some tasty and healthy oil and vinegar from here. Food Lion serves up a large selection of sandwiches, all of which are prepared fresh and to perfection. Pick up all of your favorite snacks and enjoy a relaxing night in while you veg out. Need a sandwich for lunch or toast to compliment your hearty breakfast? Grab a loaf of bread today. Dairy is packed with the essential nutrients your body craves, so help yourself out. Dairy products have everything you need. Both sugary and high-fiber cereals are delicious and this store carries them all. Eating healthy isn't always easy, but with produce on hand like this it just got easier. Packed with essential nutrients, be sure to try walk away with some delicious fish for dinner. If cooking isn't your forte, frozen food is an easy fix. Stock your freezer with delicious meals seven days a week! If you're seeking high-quality tea and coffee with endless flavor nodes, check out the options at Food Lion. When the heat gets the best of you, water is more important than ever. Cool off no matter where you are with a bottle from Food Lion. People can't get enough of the drinks here that take refreshment to the max. When you need a quick meal after a long day of work, a TV dinner from here is sure to fill you up in a jiffy. Looking for comfort food? What's better than spaghetti or a savory pasta dish? Grab some of this pasta today and your next meal will be on-point! Here you can find close and safe parking for you to take advantage of during your visit. When it comes to preparing food for your family, don't settle for anything less than the best. Check out Food Lion in Sykesville today.6375 Monroe AveSykesville, MD US
Amante Pizza and PastaRead MoreWhether you are looking for a slice of pizza or a whole pizza pie, Sykesville's Amante Pizza and Pasta offers a wide variety of pizza types and sizes. Pizza lovers and pasta fans will find more than enough to choose from on the pizzeria's menu. Looking for low-fat, gluten-free meal options? Look no further at Amante Pizza and Pasta. Round out your meal with a little tipple — Amante Pizza and Pasta has a terrific drink list, including beer, wine, and more. Enjoy a meal with all your loved ones. Amante Pizza and Pasta makes it easy for big groups. Don't stay cooped up on a beautiful summer day! At Amante Pizza and Pasta, you can dine outdoors on their lovely patio. Volume at this pizzeria can reach upper decibels, so come prepared to raise your voice to be heard. Shake off the stiff workday duds at Amante Pizza and Pasta — attire is casual. Amante Pizza and Pasta can also cater your next party; call today for details. Amante Pizza and Pasta will deliver their delicious dishes right to your door, or you can stop in and pick up some great takeout. Patrons have access to free parking in the neighboring lot. Amante Pizza and Pasta is making the best of both worlds happen: creating food that is full of flavor and affordable! All major credit cards are accepted, including Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.21 Liberty RdSykesville, MD US
Baldwin's StationRead MoreVisit Baldwin's Station for some true American comfort food smack dab in the middle of Sykesville's Sykesville. This place will leave you feeling satisfied no matter what kind of dietary needs you have. Toast your evening out at this restaurant with a glass of beer or wine from their lengthy drink list. Bring the whole clan to this restaurant — kids and parents will love the menu and ambience here. Baldwin's Station provides a fun vibe with a great happy hour atmosphere. Seating is readily available at Baldwin's Station for those with large parties. Open air seating is ready for diners at Baldwin's Station when the weather is warm. Dress is typically casual at Baldwin's Station, so leave the fancy duds behind for the evening. A catering menu is also available if you're looking to dazzle the diners at your next shindig. Free parking is readily available for hungry diners at Baldwin's Station. Dining at Baldwin's Station will set you back about $30 per person on average. Guests can opt to pay by credit card, and most major names are accepted. Treat yourself to breakfast, lunch, and dinner all in one place the restaurant offers three main meals a day, though dinner is the real winner. Isn't it time you indulged in the old classics of American food? Stop by Baldwin's Station to have a bite of deliciousness.7618 Main StSykesville, MD US
Grilled Cheese and Co.Read MoreLocated in Sykesville, Grilled Cheese and Co. is a popular restaurant that features amazing sandwiches. An unforgettable dining experience set in a relaxed ambience. It's a local favorite for visitors that want awesome food. Defined by its outdoor seating, the restaurant is a fantastic option when the Mid-Atlantic weather is cooperative. There's not really a recommended attire, so feel free to dress comfortably. Also, though the prices are considered to be lower than average, you aren't going to sacrifice any quality. In fact, you should be able to enjoy a good meal for $11 or $12, and can probably get in and out for $8 if you try. There really is something for everyone, with gluten-free options, as well as low-fat and vegetarian items on the robust menu. Plus, if you're on the lookout for the perfect spot for family or friends, it's been reviewed as a solid option for large groups and kids. In addition to its convenient take-out offerings, the restaurant even provides catering for events around town. A highly-regarded spot for lunch, Grilled Cheese and Co. definitely won't leave you disappointed. Don't worry about trying to find a spot on the street, as visitors to the restaurant do have access to a private parking lot nearby.577 Johnsville RdSykesville, MD US
Glory Days GrillRead MoreA well-known restaurant in Eldersburg, Glory Days Grill is the ideal spot for a delightful menu. The nice atmosphere and great menu options allow customers to focus on what matters: the friendly service and an incredible meal. If you're planning ahead, most patrons will share that later in the week (Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays) is the best time to visit. Also, you'll definitely want to take advantage of its outdoor seating when the Mid-Atlantic weather is cooperating. It should be noted that casual attire is encouraged. Also, its background noise can sometimes get a little loud. If you're searching for the perfect spot for a family gathering (or a birthday meal), it's rated as a nice local option for big groups and families with children. WiFi is offered for those who'd like to get connected. If you're looking for the perfect spot to unwind after work, it's got a phenomenal happy hour and a pretty broad selection behind the bar. A reputable option for both lunch and dinner, Glory Days Grill is definitely a good call. Don't worry about trying to find a spot on the street, as visitors to the restaurant do have access to a private parking lot nearby.1348 Liberty RdEldersburg, MD US
Gargano's Pizzeria and DeliRead MoreThe premier destination for flavorsome pizza, Gargano's Pizzeria and Deli in East Petersburg is one of the area's best-rated restaurants. It's a local favorite for guests seeking fantastic food. There's no specific recommended attire, so feel free to dress casually and comfortably. Also, though the prices are considered to be lower than average, you aren't going to sacrifice any quality. In fact, you should be able to enjoy a good meal for $11 or $12, and can probably get in and out for $8 if you try. There really is something for everyone, with gluten-free options, as well as low-fat and vegetarian items on the robust menu. Plus, if you're on the lookout for the perfect spot for family or friends, it's been reviewed as a solid option for large groups and kids. If you don't feel like eating in, you can always grab your food to go, or just place an order for delivery. Specializing in lunch, Gargano's stands out, no matter how you slice it. Don't worry about trying to find a spot on the street, as visitors to the restaurant do have access to a private parking lot nearby. Would you rather ride there? Bike parking is also offered.5997 Main StEast Petersburg, PA US


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Hitachi Deskstar 7K1000.D (500GB)
The Hitachi Deskstar 7K1000.D ($74.99 list) is a 3.5-inch 7,200rpm 500GB internal hard drive.
It runs over the 6Gbps SATA III interface, and has a 32MB data buffer from improved transfer rates.
The Hitachi Deskstar 7K1000.D uses a Halogen-free design to help protect the environment, and Hitachi claims that the drive offers idle power savings of up to 18 percent over previous-generation models.
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Led Zeppelin – Going To California (no label) is a 2CD set from the Berkeley Community Theatre in Berkeley, California on September 14th, 1971. This comes from the original "The Trademark of Quality Years" LPs (Matrix # LZ 1,2,3,4). Led Zeppelin – Unprocessed 109 (no label) is a 2CD set ...
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Pink Floyd – Munich 1970 New Tape Transfer (Sigma 129)
Munich 1970 New Tape Transfer (Sigma 129) Circus Krone, Munich, Germany – November 29, 1970 Disc 1 (54:45): Astronomy Domine, Fat Old Sun, Cymbaline, Atom Heart Mother Disc 2 (56:40): The Embryo, Green Is The Color, Careful With That Axe Eugene, Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun, A ...
19 May
Brand new shows from McCartney, Clapton, & Jeff Beck
Paul McCartney – Legendary Night At Budokan (no label) is a five disc set from Nippon Budokan, Tokyo, Japan on April 28th, 2015. This release offers the full day experience from the soundcheck on discs one and two through the pre-show music on disc three and finally the main show ...
17 May
New Springsteen Sweden boxed set on Crystal Cat
Recently released is a massive new set from Europe's Crystal Cat collating Bruce Springsteen's three nights at Stockholm's Friends arena in Solna. 9, count 'em, 9 CDs full of Brooce playing the "Born To Run", "Darkness On The Edge Of Town" and "Born In The USA" albums over three separate ...
16 May
Kiss – Toronto 1976 (Zodiac 120)
Toronto 1976 (Zodiac 120) Varsity Stadium, Toronto, Ontario, Canada – September 6, 1976 (63:15) Intro, Detroit Rock City, King Of The Night Time World, Let Me Go Rock 'N' Roll, Strutter, Hotter Than Hell, Nothin' To Lose, Cold Gin, Shout It Out Loud, Do You Love Me?, God Of Thunder, Rock ...
14 May
Bruce Springsteen – The Live'r In The River (Tarantura TCDBOSS-2-1~3)
The Live'r In The River (Tarantura TCDBOSS-2-1~3) Memorial Sports Arena, Los Angeles, CA, USA – 1 November, 1980 Disc 1: Born To Run, Out In The Street, Tenth Avenue Freeze-out, Darkness On The Edge Of Town, Independence Day, Factory, For You, Two Hearts, Jackson Cage, The Promised Land, Prove It ...
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News & new releases
Paul McCartney – Out There Osaka 2015 (no label) is a triple disc from Kyocera Dome Osaka, Osaka, Japan April 21st, 2015. The first two discs feature the concert while disc three offers the soundcheck. Paul McCartney – Closed Soundcheck At Budokan 2015 (no label) is a single disc that ...
10 May
Ozzy Osbourne – Ultimate Live In Philadelphia (Zodiac 122)
Ultimate Live In Philadelphia (Zodiac 122) The Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA, USA – September 18, 1986 Disc 1 (50:00) Opening, Carl Orff "Carmina Burana", Bark At The Moon, Suicide Solution, Mr. Crowley, Shot On The Dark, I Don't Know, Killer Of Giants, Guitar Solo, Thank God For The Bomb, Flying High ...
5 May
More Paul and some new Stones ..
Following our earlier announcement of the releases on Speak No Evil records for Paul McCartney's recent Japanese tour, the label have hit us up with 2 more releases. The aesthetics follow the same pattern of the previous sets, a uniform look taken from the tours promotion along with a revolving ...
5 May
New Led Zeppelin, Jeff Beck, & Moonkings
Led Zeppelin – For Badge Holders Only (no label) is a triple disc from The Forum in Los Angeles, California on June 23rd, 1977. This is "Taken from vinyl bootleg "For Badgeholders Only" Part 1(2LP) & Part 2(2LP) (Dragonfly Records, LZ1234 & LZ7)". Jeff Beck – Osaka 1986 1st Night ...
5 May
Paul McCartney is live! And other releases ..
The shows played in Japan by Paul McCartney last month have been quick to be captured and even put on to silver disk. Empress Valley lead the charge with a triple disk set featuring Paul's show in Osaka on the 21st of April. The first disk features the sound check ...
April, 2015
28 April
New CD and DVD titles
The Rolling Stones – Oakland 1994 (no label) is a 10CD box set covering four shows at the Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, CA from October 26th, 28th, 29th & 31st, 1994. This set contains four audience sources and also includes the stereo soundboard from the 31st. The Rolling Stones ...
25 April
New Idol Mind and Dog n' Cat titles!
For those of us with disposable incomes and short pockets both the Idol Mind and Dog n' Cat labels have returned with new releases. Firstly Idol Mind bring us a set of Ringo Starr tracks from the self titled 1973 album – Most famous for the fact that all of ...
21 April
New titles announced
Eric Clapton – Rare Sessions (Beano-108) is a 4CD set of Ultimate Rare Live Tracks 1969-2000. This features a variety of special appearances, jams, soundtracks, and studio outtakes and come from soundboard sources. Eric Clapton – Unreleased Live Album From 1986/1987 (Beano-109) is a 2CD set that contains a collection ...
14 April
New Zep, Stones, Night Ranger, & Twisted Sister
Led Zeppelin – Unprocessed 929 (no label) is a triple disc set featuring the infamous Festival Hall, Osaka, Japan show from September 29th, 1971. The label claims that this comes from a "2nd Gen Tape 16Bit/48kHz DAT Source, The sound is unaltered!!" Led Zeppelin – Live (no label) is a ...
7 April
News & new releases
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band – Milwaukee 1977 (no label) is a 2CD set from Milwaukee Auditorium, Milwaukee, WI on February 22nd, 1977. This also includes a handful of bonus tracks from Richfield Coliseum, Richfield, OH on February 17th, 1977 featuring Ronnie Spector and Flo and Eddie. Bruce ...
March, 2015
31 March
New titles on CD & DVD
The Rolling Stones – Foxes In The Boxes Vol. 1 & 2 (no label) is a double disc set featuring unreleased Emotional Rescue, Undercover and Keith Richards Solo Sessions as well as early Dirty Work Sessions. The Rolling Stones – South African Lounge: Johannesburg 1995 2nd Night is a no ...
30 March
Van Halen – Montreal 1982 (Zodiac 103)
Montreal 1982 (Zodiac 103) Montreal Forum, Montreal, Quebec, Canada – October 27, 1982 Disc 1 (40:17) Unchained, Drum Solo, The Full Bug, Running With The Devil, Little Guitars, Where Have All The Good Times Gone?, Hang 'Em High, Cathedral, Secrets, Bass Solo, Everybody Wants Some Disc 2 (42:53) Dance The ...
30 March
Iron Maiden – Caught Somewhere In Chicago (Zodiac 105)
Caught Somewhere In Chicago (Zodiac 105) Rosemont Horizon, Chicago, IL, USA – March 11, 1987 Disc 1 (45:54) Intro: Theme From Blade Runner, Caught Somewhere In Time, 2 Minutes To Midnight, Children Of The Damned, Stranger In A Strange Land, Wasted Years, Rime Of The Ancient Mariner Disc 2 (54:41) ...
24 March
News & new releases
Led Zeppelin – Live In Japan 1971 (no label) features the famous "929" gig from Festival Hall in Osaka on September 29th, 1971. I am not yet sure of its relevance but with only two discs this release doesn't contain the whole concert. Pink Floyd – Electric Factory 1970 (Sigma ...


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City officials need to narrow down spots for a planned Tim Walker memorial at the Elizabethtown Nature Park before casting a vote, said Mayor Edna Berger.
Berger said she wants to correspond again with members of Elizabethtown High School's Class of 1977, Walker's graduating class, to determine what locations would be agreeable. A small group of Walker's classmates proposed a modest memorial inside the nature park last month as a tribute to the former mayor, who died overnight at his home June 14 after suffering a heart attack.
Colder air has moved into Hardin County with the first patch of snow falling this week. With it comes the amber and golden foliage of fall tumbling to the ground.
Those leaves are starting to pile up, but Elizabethtown and Radcliff will aid in clearing them by conducting fall leaf disposal sessions this month.
A meeting is scheduled for Thursday at Central Hardin High School regarding a proposed extension of Ring Road interchange from Western Kentucky Parkway to a new interchange on Interstate 65 between Glendale and Elizabethtown.
The meeting is from 5 to 7 p.m. in the cafeteria at Central Hardin. Informational packets, comment sheets and displays are available. Representatives from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet project team will answer questions.
The day before he was scheduled to appear for jury trial, a Rineyville man accused of forcibly raping a minor pleaded guilty Tuesday to an amended charge of sexual abuse.
Loren K. Diehlman, 44, was arrested Oct. 10, 2012, after the alleged victim, who was younger than 18 at the time, reported the incident to the Hardin County Sheriff's Office. He was indicted the following month on charges of first-degree rape and first-degree persistent felony offense.
A local organization's efforts are staying in the commonwealth this Christmas.
Putting Prayers Into Action Inc., a local charitable organization, is collecting items to take to families in eastern Kentucky as part of a "Christmas shoebox" project. The organization is collecting plastic tubs filled with toys, as well as food and hygiene items to give to children and families in Harlan, Letcher and Pike counties.
Hardin Fiscal Court on Tuesday afternoon cast votes to secure vehicles and allow Remington Arms to test its firearms at a county-owned firing range.
The court approved a resolution to file a petition with the state local debt officer to "authorize, sell and deliver" notes in the amount of $1 million, which would be used to finance the acquisition and equipment of ambulances.
Radcliff City Council has canceled today's 1:30 p.m. work session for lack of a quorum but hopes to reschedule.
City Clerk Ashley Russo said several council members were unable to attend.
The city hopes to reschedule the meeting for later this week, she said. Radcliff is scheduled to host its next voting meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19.
Doyle Tallmage was told he never would be able to ride a motorcycle again after he was admitted to HealthSouth Lakeview Rehabilitation Hospital in July, hospital CEO Lori Jarboe said.
"So we take that as a challenge," Jarboe said.
After getting Tallmage back on his bike, the rehab hospital took another step to thank him for his four tours of duty in Vietnam.
Standing in front of the Hardin County Veterans Tribute Monday morning, Ken Lucas said remembering the service of those veterans who have paid "periodic down payments" on the country's mortgage is the hallmark of a successful country.
"A society that does not honor its heroes will soon have no heroes to honor," said Lucas, commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs.
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The darkness is drawing in, fires are being lit, gloves are being darned and we're craving stews over salads.
The cold air might not be making the change of season many friends, but the hedgerow bounty more than makes up for it. The wonderful thing about living in Britain at this time of year is that no matter where you live, from urban city to remote village, a bramble bush is never too far away. Free berries! And plenty for everyone!
Blackberry cobbler and apple and blackberry crumble with custard. Venison steaks with blackberry and port reduction, duck breasts with blackberry sauce or this beautifully fruity, light berry mousse. Blackberries are versatile, delicious and, best of all, they needn't cost you a penny. So, get your empty Tupperware out and get over to your nearest hedgerow. Pick loads more than you can possibly eat, wash them, dry them and open freeze them on a baking tray (this way you'll freeze the berries individually, rather than as one homogeneous mass). Once they're frozen, you can tip them into freezer bags or Tupperware boxes to see you through the winter months. Indulge in as many blackberry dishes as you can, but try this blackberry mousse first, I promise you won't regret it.


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Maui Mallard was an alternate version of Donald Duck, similar to the spy Double Duck or super agent Paperinik. Unlike the aliases created by European comic book artists Maui was created by Disney Interactive (DI) in the USA. He was designed to act as a console mascot of sorts for the parent company. Released in 1995 the game Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow was an attempt at taking DI away from the licensed titles and into completely original IP. It was a bold move and something that the parent company was not used to doing, especially in gaming or with the mascots.
Donald had already played second-fiddle to Mickey in Sega's 1992 classic World of Illusion. He had a starring role in the 1995 release and decidedly kid-friendly Donald Duck Mahou no Boushi (Donald Duck in the Magic Cap). The earlier game was of course a landmark title and the second rarely known to even the most die-hard Disney enthusiasts. Both highlighted a trend from Disney. The games all played the gaming formula very safe and that had sterilized the reputation of the company and the characters among gamers.
In order to appeal to die-hard gamers and set itself apart from typical kid-friendly Disney fare Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow had to meet the best and most original games of that era. In order to be taken seriously as a game publisher Disney had to break from tradition and push the envelope considerably. Aside from being a soft-boiled detective (sorry, I couldn't resist the pun) Maui had a special ability, he possessed the spirits of hundreds of warriors and could become a ninja duck known as Cold Shadow.
The Maui and Cold Shadow art above was done by the legendary Drew Struzan. From a design standpoint Maui Mallard was a response to Earthworm Jim, the undisputed king of animated 2D titles. In character and level design, gameplay mechanics, themes, story, music and originality Maui Mallard met all of the benchmarks laid out in Earthworm Jim. Yet it was not enough to show that Disney could follow in Dave Perry and Shiny's footsteps. For some gamers the house of Mouse was pandering to the audience, making a "me too" title filled with odd animated antics and characters that were very much unlike the traditional characters.
Maui Mallard and Cold Shadow had all of the elements that had been described in earlier blogs regarding the ways in which designers and artists had been able to redesign comic and cartoon icons. The core personality of Maui retained the temperament and strong will of Donald Duck without being a carbon copy. The addition of martial arts prowess through Cold Shadow made the character even more intriguing, yet not disrespectful of the classic character.
all of the great elements the title was not remembered by audiences. This was for a variety of reasons but none because the game was bad. Behind the scenes the game was mired by second guesses from marketing types. Audiences and the market were shifting quickly when the game finally arrived. Maui Mallard arrived years after Earthworm Jim, after the peak of sprite-based 16-bit gaming and right when 3D polygons were beginning to gain momentum. Sega's Saturn and Sony's Playstation were already out, audiences were gravitating towards groundbreaking 3D mechanics like those featured in NiGHTS into dreams… or mature themes like those featured in Twisted Metal. Donald Duck and Disney Interactive would find it difficult to compete against the new breed of mascots and games. The N64 was just around the corner and would be yet another nail in the coffin for Maui Mallard. The game would be forgotten before it gained critical attention. Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow was one of the few examples of Disney taking a creative risk on an original idea and allowing a team the leeway to explore their vision through to completion. Bad timing on the genre, format and market undid Maui Mallard rather than content. Yet this blog has yet to introduce the game to audiences, to show the reader why this game deserves a second look and what Disney should have learned from the experience.
The game had a specific theme evident in the title screens. The fonts and colors used in the menus and story screens harkened back to classic Hollywood. The art deco movement was punctuated by crisp lines, sharp angles and stylized lettering. The cool blue and black color motifs featured in the menu and story screens helped create a noir feel. The addition of an island setting and related theming with the environment added a tiki atmosphere over the entire title> The combination of noir and tiki gave the game a unique style. This blog will cover the various versions of the game including the PC, Super Nintendo and Genesis versions but not the horrid GameBoy version.
The game set the tone right away, the opening story and all cut scenes hosted by a detective named Maui Mallard. The laid-back private investigator was working on a case of a missing idol named Shabuhm Shabuhm. The natives believed that the idol was sacred and without it the entire island would destroy itself within a day. The set up was typical of most adventure games, recover an item, avoid some traps, fight some bosses and save the day. It was the levels and supporting cast that made the experience memorable. The design of Maui for example, the red Hawaiian shirt and blue baseball cap were based very much on the popular Magnum PI, the TV detective played by Tom Selleck.
Since Maui was a detective working a case against mysterious forces then he had to be armed. Yet giving a Disney icon a gun in a game would not have been acceptable to audiences There had been a precedence for having Disney hero with a firearm that was not quite a regular handgun. Years earlier the character Darkwing Duck had a gun that shot sleeping gas and that seemed to be acceptable for the afternoon time slot on regular TV.
Disney Interactive found a workaround for Maui by making a gun that shot bugs instead of bullets. Since Maui did not have any melee attacks then the gun had to have to be good at close range as well as at range. Plus this weapon had to be accessible while climbing, jumping or even swimming underwater! Animators did a great job at allowing Maui to move freely across the levels, climb and drop while still being able to shoot from his pistol. The oversized cartoonish gun would not be mistaken for a handgun because the proportions and even color were unrealistic. Moreover the range and speed of the bug bullets were slowed for player eyes to track them. The player could shoot the weapon with an unlimited supply of regular bug ammo in the Genesis and PC builds. The SNES version would recharge if all 50 shots had been expired. The bugs themselves, giant beetles, became a unique ammunition type that helped expand the gameplay. In addition to unlimited bug shots the player could find fire, lightning and exploding bugs that could deal more damage or track opponents. These bug types could even be combined for different results; a fire and lightning bug choice would cause a homing electric spark, an exploding bug with a fire bug would yield a multiple burst flame shot. If all three bonus bug ammo types were used then a flash would wipe out all opponents on the screen.
A rare fourth bug, a light bug, could not be fired from a gun but could illuminate dark corridors or hidden paths on certain levels. It was a unique effect that was featured more in the early stages of the SNES version of the game than the PC and Genesis builds. It made the macabre first level of the game even creepier.
There were some similarities between the versions outside of the bug gun ammo. Our hero had a health meter that could be built above 100% by collecting magical items as well as by drinking Power Punch. To keep things consistent with the island theme glasses and pitchers of a bright red tropical punch were located all over the island.
The entire game had a creepy tone to it. The artistic direction was far more mature for a Disney title than the usual kid-fare. The design was gothic but not too grotesque, at least not the zombie parts. The main characters had more of the irreverence of the classic park attractions like Pirates of the Caribbean and the Haunted Mansion. Maui might have taken a cue from Magnum PI but the design of the character and this universe had more in common with the tone, humor and style of Quack Pack than the classic Duck Tales. Even the color and design of the Hawaiian shirt was an opposite of the shirt Donald wore in the QP series.
Not convinced that there could be such a thing as an adventurous and macabre adventure for Maui? Then perhaps the reader should listen intently at the music featured in the first level, the Mojo Mansion, written by Michael Giacchino (yes, the movie composer) and Patrick J. Collins. The trail of the idol Shabuhm Shabuhm lead players to the first level in the game, an enormous mansion layered with atmosphere, secret panels, statues, ghastly butlers, poltergeists and giant spiders. In the song players can hear all sorts of fun sound effects and clever musical ideas. There were many differences between the console and PC versions of the game.
The SNES version had brighter more contrasting colors and sprites and seemed to have more colors overall on the palette whereas the Genesis version had more animations and details which made it closer to the PC version. Each console version had a scaled-down soundtrack with a few digitized voices but by far the PC soundtrack was the best. Hidden monsters inside the butler's serving tray, while hinted in the cinemas on the SNES side, only appeared in the Genesis and PC versions. Poltergeists in the walls, ectoplasm spitting tiki masks and other minor details also appeared in the Genesis and PC versions but not the SNES build.
Each version of the game was unique and had many themes which balanced the elements featured across the title. The Mojo Mansion layout and puzzles were slightly different between the Genesis and the SNES but neither could really be called superior. Where the Genesis and PC builds were vastly different were in the animation with the often darker bosses. The boss character for the first level was a giant mechanical spider. It looked menacing in the SNES build but was downright scary in the Genesis version. It moved faster and provided a much more visceral challenge.
Gamers that defeated the boss and did well on a level got a chance to do a bonus game titled Babaluau Baby. This level allowed players the chance to gain an extra life, a continue or magical properties for Maui's alter ego. The SNES version required players to get a certain percentage of hidden treasure before being whisked away to a giant stage with clouds, and grimacing suns and moons hanging from the rafters. Players had to launch fireworks attached to the suns and moons within two minutes or else all of the bonus items would be forfeit. Afterward the gamers would be rewarded with a level code which allowed them to restart with all their saved items.
The Genesis and PC version of the Babaluau levels was completely different. Instead of tracking down all the treasure in the levels players had to shoot a specific villain in the level. This character would drop a golden ticket. If gamers didn't catch the ticket as it fell then the game would skip past the Babaluau level after defeating the boss.
The Genesis / PC version of the bonus stage had a completely different setup. The level was still based on a giant stage and the hanging cloud, sun and moon props were everywhere. Rather than be timed while searching for bonus items and launching fireworks Maui was given four different bonus items and had to avoid getting hit while navigating to the exit, at the very least there was no time limit. To make things interesting Maui was riding a unicycle on a bamboo roller coaster track and could only go left and right and jump. He lost one item for each time he was hit and the level ended if he fell through a platform before reaching the end.
The Genesis and PC versions of this level had characters mentioned in the SNES material but which never actually appeared in the game. These were the Amazon Ducks and Fire Juggling Drakes. The Amazons could knock Maui around and send him to different tracks but not take any items, if Maui got hit with a torch however he would lose a bonus item.
Maui decides that the secrets and dangers of the Mojo Mansion were hiding something far more sinister, it's time to take off the gloves. He goes off to explore the case of Shabuhm Shabuhm in the ruins of a lost city. After the first bonus level the game changes pace as Maui's alter ego, Cold Shadow is allowed to take center stage. While exploring the ruins of the lost temples Maui comes across an evil Witch Doctor. The tiki-masked character strips the ninja spirits out of Maui and scatters them across the level. Maui must now collect Yin Yang Coins in order to have enough energy to summon his alter ego. Maui spins in place and changes clothes, stance and personality The ninja Cold Shadow runs on these coins and has a countdown in the Genesis / PC builds. Once out of energy Shadow reverts back to Mallard. In the SNES version the coins do not count down except for when the player performs a combo attack.
The Ninja Training grounds serve as a playground to give gamers a chance to explore the full range of attacks and abilities of Cold Shadow. Players must defeat the various ninja ducks scattered across the island, each one representing a spirit that Maui was stripped of. The other ninja ducks can perform almost the same attacks as Shadow. They tiptoe across the levels with bo-staff in hand and strike as fast as the player in many instances. Some have different colored belts and others different colored outfits.
An interesting detail missing in the Genesis build was the color-changing belt on Shadow. In the SNES version Cold Shadow's belt changes color the more yin yang coins he gets. Like traditional martial arts belt-ranking systems, the belts change colors from white to yellow to red and so until he reaches the black belt status.
As if having two distinct character options in the game weren't enough, if Maui defeats a series of straw-built sparring partners then he can command a gigantic stone tiki monument. The juggernaut is slow and unstoppable, plowing through walls and allowing our hero to get to places previously blocked off. Unfortunately the player cannot get to keep this character for long, once he walks to the other sides of the level he stops and spits out our hero. Cold Shadow fights in a completely different way than Maui. He has only melee attacks and has to be relatively close to opponents in order to strike them down. However the staff attacks do much more damage than the bug gun. At any time in the game from this point on Maui can transform back and forth from Cold Shadow. The other ninja ducks seem impervious to the bug bullets so players are forced to get up close and fight those opponents.
Shadow can navigate the levels in unique ways. There are idols that he can grapple onto and swing from. This allows him to avoid spike pits and bottomless chasms. It also allows him to swing into higher platforms and locate hidden items. The best 16-bit games allowed for more than one gameplay mechanic. Earthworm Jim was not only about the running and gunning. The game too allowed the hero to swing from location to location in a seamless fashion. The SNES swinging mechanic was far more forgiving than the Genesis build and almost as good as the Earthworm Jim one. Where Disney Interactive exploited a new mechanic was one in which Cold Shadow could climb vertically using his bo and some well timed jump. The "Salmon Ladder" climbs were unique and not entirely easy to perform. Timing was important when climbing as players could accidentally let go before leaping and end up dropping or not wait long enough to spread the bo and end up staying in place. Additionally some of the walls would break away and cause our hero to tumble back down a shaft.
Despite my complaints this mechanic was far more fun than frustrating. At the end of the Ninja Training Grounds our hero had to fight hordes of ninjas in front of a large statue which releases explosives and power tropical punch in equal measures.
Once the ninjas are defeated Maui is confronted by a large magical orange globe that releases the leggy duck Herneae in a flash of magical energy. The High Mojo Sorceress warns Maui that there is a legend that foretells of a great warrior and clearly it is not he, so he should stay out of the way. She disappears back into the orb and flies away. Our hero is not dissuaded and follows the trail of Shabuhm Shabuhm deeper into the jungle.
The next level takes our hero into the middle of the Muddrake village. These tiny native ducks are equal parts fearsome warrior and comedic classics. Easily the scene stealers in the game the Muddrakes leap at Maui with reckless abandon and scream "There he is!" and "Get him" at the top of their lungs. They attack Maui with an arsenal of weapons. Blow darts, boomerangs and buzz saw yo-yos are what they use when they aren't trying to pounce on Maui. If Maui can get a shot on them then they might lose their loincloths, leaving the cheeky fellows feeling rather embarrassed.
Our hero is allowed to explore levels made up of straw huts, muddy slopes, piranha infested waters and the leader of the Muddrakes, a shaman that delights in turning our hero into a miniature version of himself. This diminutive Maui is not scaled smaller than even the already short Muddrakes. In this form however he can enter their huts and even fight through the tunnels made by giant wasp larvae. In the Genesis / PC versions our hero can fight the worms but they are nonexistent in the SNES version. Also Maui cannot turn into Cold Shadow when in miniature format. For those keeping score this is the third unique type of character that Maui can turn into and the gameplay and level design change based on which element is applied to the character.
These constant changes to the gameplay helped keep it fresh and unique. Disney Interactive was demonstrating to gamers that it understood the diversity of gameplay styles that appealed to long-time gamers. Platformers had expanded greatly since the days of Super Mario, Earthworm Jim was the bookend to a genre. Maui Mallard played up the elements of great design and control greatly while injecting a good deal of the irreverence and comedy that made Earthworm Jim work so well. The boss battle in Muddrake Mayhem was located inside their coliseum. Maui found himself surrounded by Muddrakes cheering on the spectacle. A half dozen Muddrakes hiding behind gigantic mask would throw spears and blowdarts at our hero. Attendants would throw out bonus ammo or even Power Punch to our hero. The SNES version of this level was very minimalistic, with just one row of Muddrakes cheering or doing the "wave" whereas the Genesis / PC build had multiple rows of spectators cheering and bringing up sign cards taunting Maui.
If players survived several waves of the Muddrakes then he would be rewarded for proving his bravery. In traditional format the bravest warrior was thrown into a live volcano as a sacrifice. The challenges and levels would only get harder and more unique as the game progressed. We shall explore these in the next blog.