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2013 Grammys: Best Quotes From the Red Carpet! Chris Brown, Carrie Underwood and More
10 February 2013 3:52 PM, PST
Music's biggest night is finally here! Rihanna, Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake and every other well-known artist in the game have come together for the 2013 Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, but before enjoying the show, celebs caught up with E!'s Ryan Seacrest and Giuliana Rancic on the red carpet. What'd they say? C'mon, you already know we got all those deets for you! "You know in that moment of Disney when Ariel gets legs for the first time? I felt like that. I was like, 'I've got legs.'" —Carly Rae Jepsen on how she chose her dress "Because Asap Rocky and Danny Brown, his homie, made a video about »
Chris Brown Hits Grammys Red Carpet in White Suit, Sports a "Little Bit of Bumps" From Car Crash
10 February 2013 3:52 PM, PST
Chris Brown was looking none the worse for wear on the Grammys red carpet tonight, despite being in a car crash yesterday afternoon. "Little bit of bumps, I'm good, though," Brown, dressed in head-to-toe white Lanvin, assured E! News' Ryan Seacrest. Sure, his Porsche was totaled, but, "I'll get another one," he laughed. "Insurance is good." Asked what caused the crash, Brown said, "a couple of crazy things. Paparazzi tend to get out of hand. It's all good, though. No injuries." E! News has learned that Brown plans to pursue legal action against the photographers he feels are responsible. Meanwhile, photo agency Inf, which caught images of the »
2013 Grammys Arrivals: See Kelly Osbourne, Karlie Kloss and All the Stars on the Red Carpet
10 February 2013 3:19 PM, PST
The Grammys may have a new dress code that frowns on butt cleavage and side boob. But that didn't stop the stars from bringing the heat to Sunday's 55th Grammy awards. Check out the sexy cutouts on E!'s own Kelly Osbourne and Victoria's Secret supermodel Karlie Kloss. Former America's Next Top Model judge Jay Manuel also managed to make a splash while coloring inside the lines, thanks to a very memorable suit. And Skrillex stood out even as he kept things simple in top-to-toe black. »
Argo Wins Best Picture at the 2013 BAFTA Awards, Ben Affleck Best Director
10 February 2013 2:19 PM, PST
Lincoln may have been the BAFTA favorite going into the competition, but it couldn't shut down Argo. Although the presidential biopic racked up 10 nominations for the British Academy Film Awards this year, it was Ben Affleck's drama that stole the show, winning Best Picture. While the Academy may have snubbed Affleck for this year's Oscars in the Best Director category, the Argo filmmaker won big at this awards show, taking that category as well. Affleck could not make a three-peat out of his BAFTA wins, however, losing the leading actor honor to Daniel Day-Lewis for his starring role in Lincoln. On the the women's side, Amour star, 85-year-old Emmanuel Riva, beat out the likes of Helen »
Jennifer Lawrence, George Clooney and More Rock the 2013 BAFTA Awards Red Carpet!
10 February 2013 12:50 PM, PST
Before the stars battled it out for BAFTA gold today, they hit the red carpet to show off their Sunday's best. Among the lovely nominees, Jennifer Lawrence looked stunning in a Dior Haute Couture gown, while Hollywood's leading men like Ben Affleck and George Clooney opted for conservative dark-hued suits. Other stars went bolder, like Jessica Chastain who absolutely popped in bright blue. And the often impish Helen Mirren surprised everyone with pink hair and a flowing white gown. The British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards is often considered to be an Oscar predictor, giving clues as to which actors and films will take home Academy Awards Feb.24. Take a look at all »
Celine Dion Duets in Mandarin for Chinese New Year Show
10 February 2013 10:56 AM, PST
It's no secret that Celine Dion is a talented singer. But, a singer who also sings in Mandarin…that's another story. The "I'm Alive" crooner was on hand to welcome the year of the snake on Sunday, celebrating the Chinese New Year in Beijing with a performance of the classic Chinese folk song "Jasmine Flower." And she did so in nearly flawless Mandarin. Dion hit the stage with Chinese soprano Song Zuying for the performance, and also sang "My Heart Will Go On," which made her a household name in China, according to the BBC. »
Box Office: Identity Thief Has Last Laugh
10 February 2013 10:24 AM, PST
Identity Thief stole the weekend box office. The new Jason Bateman-Melissa McCarthy comedy grossed an estimated $36.6 million. The three-day take is the biggest of the year so far; it's the fifth-biggest opening ever for a non-sequel R-rated comedy. Universal Pictures, the studio behind Identity Thief, projected that the movie could've hit $40 million had it not been for the Northeast blizzard, which hit Friday, shuttered theaters and was blamed for cutting into box-office business across the board. (E! and Universal Pictures are both part of the NBCUniversal family. Of those who managed to make it to the multiplex, women and the over-30 crowd drove much of Identity Thief's »
Justin Bieber Sends a Valentine's Day Message to the Ladies, Jokes About Weed-Smoking Scandal on Saturday Night Live
10 February 2013 10:22 AM, PST
As it turns out, Justin Bieber can hold his own when it comes to comedy. The "Girfriend" crooner performed double duties on this week's Saturday Night Live, proving he could be quite the funnyman when he hosted the show for the first time and served as the late night show's musical guest as well. Rocking a black blazer and black shirt to kick off the show, the newly single star hit the stage giving the camera a smoldering look, saying, "I'm so excited to be here hosting SNL, especially in February, because February is that special time of year, that romantic time of year, you know, Black History Month." "It's also Valentine's Day, so we're gonna celebrate both »
2013 Grammys: 10 Things You Gotta Know About Justin Timberlake, Taylor Swift and Music's Big Night
10 February 2013 6:00 AM, PST
Here's to the biggest night in music! We can't wait to see all of the amazing performances, random collaborations, wild fashion choices, impromptu speeches and and everything else that happens during tonight's 2013 Grammy Awards. But before you break out a drink and get cozy to watch the big show, here are a few things you gotta to know about this year's Grammys. 1. Justin Timberlake Is Bringing Sexy Back: We cannot contain our excitement! If there's one reason to watch the Grammys at all this is it—seriously. Jt is suiting up and hitting the Grammy's stage for the first time in four years! Did we already mention we're »
Miley Cyrus' Risqué Pre-Grammy Dress: Rockin' the Side Boob!
9 February 2013 10:52 PM, PST
Sideboob alert! We're talking to you, Miley Cyrus! Ms. Cyrus is rocking a sexy look tonight at Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's annual pre-Grammy bash at The Beverly Hilton. Her slightly spiked-up hair appears shorter than ever, the makeup is flawless and she's wearing a gorgeous Emilio Pucci black silk chiffon halterneck gown. Inside, the 20-year-old singer-actress sits at a table at the with American Idol music director Rickey Minor. She waves her arms in the air during a deejay set by Afrojack and when Patti Smith performed. Here's hoping her dancing keeps that sideboobage in place! Also at the bash are Katy Perry and John Mayer, Tyra Banks, Joni Mitchell, »
Justin Bieber "Apologizes" for Smoking Weed on Saturday Night Live
9 February 2013 10:39 PM, PST
Justin Bieber used his Saturday Night Live hosting gig to clear the air regarding some recent rumors about him. Kind of. While appearing on The Miley Cyrus Show sketch (as President of Miley Cyrus' fan club, natch), Bieber spoke for himself, while playing someone else. You with us? "I also heard he got busted for smoking weed and he's really sorry about it and people make mistakes and he's never gonna do it again," Bieber said during the sketch. At the beginning of January, the "As Long As You Love Me" singer was snapped at a party holding what appeared to be a blunt. Bieber never made an official statement regarding the incident, only tweeting this message shortly after the »
2013 Grammys: Whitney Houston Remembered at Clive Davis' Pre-Party
9 February 2013 10:29 PM, PST
What better way to honor Whitney Houston than by playing her music? Clive Davis' paid tribute to Houston at his pre-Grammy party at the Beverly Hilton Hotel by playing a rarely scene video of the late singer performing "All the Man That I Need" during a concert for our troops. Clive kept his tribute to his close friend short and sweet. "She was the greatest contemporary singer of our lifetime," Davis said. Houston's brother Gary was at the party as was Pat Houston, Gary's wife and Whitney's manager. It was just a few hours before last year's party that Houston was found dead in a fourth floor suite at the Beverly Hilton. May »
Bikini Shot of the Day: Gisele Bündchen Flaunts Post-Baby Body in Hawaii
9 February 2013 7:25 PM, PST
Kind of makes you want to do a set of sit-ups, right? Supermodel Gisele Bündchen debuted her post-baby figure while vacationing in Hawaii on Friday, and it's very clear that Tom Brady's wife has been doing her Pilates. In a skimpy black bikini, free-flowing hair and floppy straw hat that couldn't hide her world-famous smile, the 32-year-old Victoria's Secret star walked proudly around the resort to show off her rocking body just two months after giving birth to her second child, daughter Vivian Lake. Bündchen, her New England Patriots quarterback hubby and two children touched down in Hawaii on Thursday for a family vacation. That was when we got a first glimpse of their »
Chris Brown Crashes and Totals Car, Singer's Camp Points Finger at Paparazzi
9 February 2013 5:36 PM, PST
This has not been a good week for Chris Brown. The 23-year-old singer was involved in a car crash this afternoon and totaled his vehicle, but escaped uninjured, E! News confirms with the Beverly Hills Police Department. He was alone in the car. Brown told officers on the scene he was being chased by paparazzi before the accident. The singer's rep tells E! News, "Chris Brown was in a car accident this afternoon after being ruthlessly pursued by paparazzi. He was in his vehicle by himself headed to the Debbie Allen Dance Academy for a Symphonic Love Foundation event when two vehicles cut him off." "The occupants jumped out, with cameras, and agressively approached his vehicle," »
Kim Kardashian and Her Baby Bump Strike Holy Pose in Brazil
9 February 2013 4:47 PM, PST
Mom-to-be Kim Kardashian and her boyfriend Kanye West visited the famous statue Christ the Redeemer while on vacation in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Saturday. Clothed in hot pink from head to toe and surrounded by tourists, Kim and her growing baby bump couldn't resist stretching her arms and striking a pose in front of the statue. Kimye was first spotted in Brazil enjoying a romantic getaway, possibly a babymoon, on Friday. The expectant couple has been sightseeing at the hottest tourist spots, including of course the Jesus statue atop Corcovado Mountain. »
David Beckham's Top 23 Shirtless Photos
9 February 2013 1:00 PM, PST
Whether he just wanted to cool off after a big game, or he was posing for an ad campaign, David Beckham has blessed us with many a gratuitous shirtless shot! Both Armani and H&M got Becks to bare his beautiful body in front of their cameras. And, lucky for us, David hasn't been shy about shedding his shirt for no good reason, either (hey, "just because" is just fine for us!) Then we realized how great it would be to have all of these pics in one place. Thus, our "David Beckham Shirtless" gallery was born (you're welcome!) We imagine you're probably not reading this anyway and have scrolled straight down to the pics. »
Charlie Sheen Urges Suspected Killer Christopher Dorner to Call Him
9 February 2013 12:49 PM, PST
Just days after his name appeared in suspected killer Christopher Dorner's manifesto, Charlie Sheen is reaching out to the ex-cop. In a short video, the Anger Management star urged Dorner to contact him, saying, "You mentioned me in your manifesto, so thank you for your kind words. I am urging you to call me." "Let's figure out together how to end this thing," Sheen continued. "Call me. I look forward to talking to you." The former Los Angeles Police Department officer became the target of a major manhunt in California after he allegedly killed three people and injured two others, leaving behind a statement posted to Facebook. "Charlie Sheen, you're »
Kendra Wilkinson-Baskett on Baby No. 2: We're Going to Start Trying in the Next Couple of Months
9 February 2013 12:30 PM, PST
Obsessed with Kendra Wilkinson-Baskett and Hank Baskett's adorable son, Hank Jr.? You're not alone. So of course, we had to ask the former E! star when she plans to start making baby No. 2 with her hunky basketball hubby. "I have a lot coming up in the next couple of months," the blond beauty said at Ok! Magazine's pre-Grammy party presented by Ciroc at Sound Nightclub in Hollywood. "But I'm really thinking in the next couple months, we're going to start trying because, you know, there's a lot I have to get out of my system before I put something back in it, if you know what I mean," the sassy star added with a laugh. Kendra and Hank's sweet little son is now »
Mayim Bialik No Longer Breastfeeding Her 4-Year-Old Son
9 February 2013 11:14 AM, PST
Mayim Bialik has finally stopped breastfeeding her 4-year-old son. But it wasn't the criticism she received for nursing her toddler, Fred, for such an extended period of time, that ended it. The 37-year-old The Big Bang Theory star announced on a blog post for Kveller.com that her son had "finally weaned," giving up breastfeeding himself. "To all of my family and friends who wanted to chastise me about nursing a walking, talking, thinking, laughing little man named Fred, thanks for holding your tongues," Bialik wrote. "Because we did it: Fred weaned." Bialik said her son weaned on Thanksgiving, after nursing once a day from the time he turned three (she »
Your Grammy Awards Questions—From Dress Codes to Bieber Snubs—Answered!
9 February 2013 10:27 AM, PST
Why is Justin Bieber so upset about not being nominated for a Grammy? He's achieved so many other things, and he's not even 19! —K.K., via Twitter Indeed, with a career like his, the Bieb has little to complain about and a lot to be proud of. But here's a fact: Grammys drive album sales. Album sales mean more money for an artist. Here's another fact: There is nary a single person on the planet who wouldn't like a little more money. So how many more sales are we talking? Let's use Adele as an example. In the week following last year's Grammys, otherwise known as the Adele Show, sales for that singer's latest album, 21, skyrocketed 207 percent, according to a »
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Thirteen-year-old Seth Tyler's world has crumbled. Two of his family members have been murdered and the last, his mother, lies dying three floors below in a secluded manor far from his native California. A lifetime of being hunted by a mysterious entity has brought the pair to this apparent dead end in Germany's darkest forest. Desperate, Seth sets out to find his mother's cure, but his quest soon takes an unexpected turn when a misstep drops him into a primitive world existing beneath our own. His arrival does not go unnoticed and our unlikely hero soon finds himself fighting for his life. Thanks to the aid of some unusual allies, he avoids falling prey to troll-like creatures created by the same enemy plaguing his family.
Peopled by a menagerie of unique inhabitants, the Trench is a long-hidden land formed when humans first began their climb up the food chain. When Seth finds out his parents are refugees from this subterranean setting, and that those responsible for his father's death dwell here as well, he begins to wonder whether chance or fate has stranded him in this underworld. But he's not the only one with questions. That sixth sense so prized by those who call the Trench home makes one thing evident to all: Seth is different. Different enough to scare the hell out of friend and foe alike.
As the search for a cure leads Seth and his companions deeper into this realm of constant surprises, the forces of the Trench begin to forge a man from the boy. But the bloodline of this particular boy is frighteningly unique and the young man he will become could tip an age-old balance. Before his journey is done, both Seth and the denizens of the Trench will be forced to confront the evil attempting to break its bonds at the bottom of the world.
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Tokyo Shares Tumble Again as Abe Disappoints
TOKYO—Tokyo stocks fell sharply Wednesday after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's long-anticipated speech on economic growth disappointed investors, weighing on sentiment across Asia.
The Nikkei Stock Average tumbled 3.8% to bring its decline over the past two weeks to 17%, just short of the 20% drop generally considered to constitute a bear market.
The stock market sold off hard following Mr. Abe's speech, in which he outlined his growth strategy. Analysts were unimpressed, saying it dodged tough decisions and failed to meet the market's high expectations.
"I didn't expect much out of this but there wasn't much indeed," said Masamichi Adachi, a senior economist at J.P. Morgan Securities Japan.
Daisuke Uno, a strategist at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., said Mr. Abe's vision lacked specifics. "He also spoke of long-term time spans, when people today are much more short-term focused, especially after seeing what the stock market was able to accomplish in just half a year."
"The market will likely stay currency-focused for the time being," he said.
The stock market closely tracked the U.S. dollar's abrupt fall following Mr. Abe's speech. The dollar was seen changing hands at ¥99.67, down from its level well above ¥100 before Mr. Abe began to speak.
The Nikkei lost 518.89 points to close at 13014.87. It fell by more than 3% for the fifth time in less than two weeks.
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Shares in financial companies and exporters also fell sharply. Nomura Holdings NMR -0.50 % lost 8% and Tokyo Electron 8035 -0.01 % fell 5.4%.
The move in Tokyo hurt sentiment across Asia. Regional markets extended earlier losses as the Nikkei slid lower. South Korea's Kospi Composite ended down 1.5% at 1959.19, the Shanghai Composite Index was 0.1% lower at 2270.93 and the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong fell 1% to 22069.24.
Chinese solar companies listed in Hong Kong bucked the broader market decline, gaining after the European Union backed off from a plan to impose heavy import taxes on solar-panel equipment, with the tariffs coming into effect this week much lower than initially expected. GCL-Poly Energy Holdings 3800 -3.60 % jumped 6.1% and Solargiga Energy Holdings rose 2.6%.
Australia's S&P/ASX 200 ended down 1.3% at 4835.20. The market started the session weak due to concerns that the U.S. could withdraw its bond-buying program, and fell further after data showed that the local economy grew by 0.6% in the first quarter from the preceding three months, compared with a forecast 0.7% expansion. The Australian dollar was also hit by the data, falling to $0.9573.
The U.S. dollar was helped overnight by data showing a smaller-than-expected widening of the U.S. trade deficit. The key data point due in the U.S. this week will be nonfarm payrolls due on Friday, which will help shape expectations over when the U.S. Federal Reserve will start to roll back its bond buying program.
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The Owl and the Pussy-Cat went to sea
In a beautiful pea-green boat,
They took some honey, and plenty of money
Wrapped up in a five-pound note.
The Owl looked up to the stars above,
And sang to a small guitar,
"O lovely Pussy, O Pussy, my love,
What a beautiful Pussy you are,
You are,
You are!
What a beautiful Pussy you are!"
Pussy said to the Owl, "You elegant fowl!
How charmingly sweet you sing!
O let us be married! too long we have tarried:
But what shall we do for a ring?"
They sailed away, for a year and a day,
To the land where the Bong-tree grows
And there in a wood a Piggy-wig stood
With a ring at the end of his nose,
His nose,
His nose,
With a ring at the end of his nose.
"Dear Pig, are you willing to sell for one shilling
Your ring?" Said the Piggy, "I will."
So they took it away, and were married next day
By the Turkey who lives on the hill.
They dined on mince, and slices of quince,
Which they ate with a runcible spoon;
And hand in hand, on the edge of the sand,
They danced by the light of the moon,
The moon,
The moon,
They danced by the light of the moon.
There was an old person of Fife,Who was greatly disgusted with life;They sang him a ballad, and fed him on salad,Which cured that old person of Fife.
C was a catWho ran after a rat;But his courage did failWhen she seized on his tail. c Crafty old cat!
Crafty old cat!
There was an Old Man in a tree,
Who was horribly bored by a bee.
When they said "Does it buzz?"
He replied "Yes, it does!
It's a regular brute of a bee!"
They went to sea in a Sieve, they did,
In a Sieve they went to sea:
In spite of all their friends could say,
On a winter's morn, on a stormy day,
In a Sieve they went to sea!
And when the Sieve turned round and round,
And every one cried, `You'll all be drowned!'
They called aloud, `Our Sieve ain't big,
But we don't care a button! we don't care a fig!
In a Sieve we'll go to sea!'
Far and few, far and few,
Are the lands where the Jumblies live;
Their heads are green, and their hands are blue,
And they went to sea in a Sieve.
They sailed away in a Sieve, they did,
In a Sieve they sailed so fast,
With only a beautiful pea-green veil
Tied with a riband by way of a sail,
To a small tobacco-pipe mast;
And every one said, who saw them go,
`O won't they be soon upset, you know!
For the sky is dark, and the voyage is long,
And happen what may, it's extremely wrong
In a Sieve to sail so fast!'
Far and few, far and few,
Are the lands where the Jumblies live;
Their heads are green, and their hands are blue,
And they went to sea in a Sieve.
The water it soon came in, it did,
The water it soon came in;
So to keep them dry, they wrapped their feet
In a pinky paper all folded neat,
And they fastened it down with a pin.
And they passed the night in a crockery-jar,
And each of them said, `How wise we are!
Though the sky be dark, and the voyage be long,
Yet we never can think we were rash or wrong,
While round in our Sieve we spin!'
Far and few, far and few,
Are the lands where the Jumblies live;
Their heads are green, and their hands are blue,
And they went to sea in a Sieve.
And all night long they sailed away;
And when the sun went down,
They whistled and warbled a moony song
To the echoing sound of a coppery gong,
In the shade of the mountains brown.
`O Timballo! How happy we are,
When we live in a Sieve and a crockery-jar,
And all night long in the moonlight pale,
We sail away with a pea-green sail,
In the shade of the mountains brown!'
Far and few, far and few,
Are the lands where the Jumblies live;
Their heads are green, and their hands are blue,
And they went to sea in a Sieve.
They sailed to the Western Sea, they did,
To a land all covered with trees,
And they bought an Owl, and a useful Cart,
And a pound of Rice, and a Cranberry Tart,
And a hive of silvery Bees.
And they bought a Pig, and some green Jack-daws,
And a lovely Monkey with lollipop paws,
And forty bottles of Ring-Bo-Ree,
And no end of Stilton Cheese.
Far and few, far and few,
Are the lands where the Jumblies live;
Their heads are green, and their hands are blue,
And they went to sea in a Sieve.
And in twenty years they all came back,
In twenty years or more,
And every one said, `How tall they've grown!
For they've been to the Lakes, and the Torrible Zone,
And the hills of the Chankly Bore!'
And they drank their health, and gave them a feast
Of dumplings made of beautiful yeast;
And every one said, `If we only live,
We too will go to sea in a Sieve,---
To the hills of the Chankly Bore!'
Far and few, far and few,
Are the lands where the Jumblies live;
Their heads are green, and their hands are blue,
And they went to sea in a Sieve.
E was an elephant,Stately and wise:He had tusks and a trunk,And two queer little eyes. e Oh, what funny small eyes!
Oh, what funny small eyes!
There was an Old Man with a beard,
Who said, "It is just as I feared! --
Two Owls and a Hen, four Larks and a Wren,
Have all built their nests in my beard.
C was Papa's gray Cat,Who caught a squeaky Mouse; She pulled him by his twirly tailAll about the house.
R was a rabbit,Who had a bad habitOf eating the flowersIn gardens and bowers. r Naughty fat rabbit!
Naughty fat rabbit!
A was an ape,Who stole some white tape,And tied up his toesIn four beautiful bows. a! Funny old Ape!
Funny old Ape!
There was a young lady whose eyes,
were unique as to colour and size;
When she opened them wide,
people all turned aside,
and started away in surprise.
There was a young lady in blue,Who said, "Is it you? Is it you?"When they said, "Yes, it is," she replied only, "Whizz!"That ungracious young lady in blue.
Two old Bachelors were living in one house;
One caught a Muffin, the other caught a Mouse.
Said he who caught the Muffin to him who caught the Mouse, -
"This happens just in time! For we've nothing in the house,
"Save a tiny slice of lemon and a teaspoonful of honey,
"And what to do for dinner - since we haven't any money?
"And what can we expect if we haven't any dinner,
"But to lose our teeth and eyelashes and keep on growing thinner?"
Said he who caught the Mouse to him who caught the Muffin, -
"We might cook this little Mouse, if we only had some Stuffin'!
"If we had but Sage and Onion we could do extremely well,
"But how to get that Stuffin' it is difficult to tell!" -
Those two old Bachelors ran quickly to the town
And asked for Sage and Onions as they wandered up and down;
They borrowed two large Onions, but no Sage was to be found
In the Shops, or in the Market, or in all the Gardens round.
But some one said, - "A hill there is, a little to the north,
"And to its purpledicular top a narrow way leads forth; -
"And there among the rugged rocks abides an ancient Sage, -
"An earnest Man, who reads all day a most perplexing page.
"Climb up, and seize him by the toes!-all studious as he sits, -
"And pull him down, - and chop him into endless little bits!
"Then mix him with your Onion, (cut up likewise into Scraps,) -
"When your Stuffin' will be ready-and very good: perhaps."
Those two old Bachelors without loss of time
The nearly purpledicular crags at once began to climb;
And at the top, among the rocks, all seated in a nook,
They saw that Sage, a reading of a most enormous book.
"You earnest Sage!" aloud they cried, "your book you've read enough in!-
"We wish to chop you into bits to mix you into Stuffin'!"-
But that old Sage looked calmly up, and with his awful book,
At those two Bachelors' bald heads a certain aim he took;-
And over Crag and precipice they rolled promiscuous down,-
At once they rolled, and never stopped in lane or field or town,-
And when they reached their house, they found (besides their want of Stuffin',)
The Mouse had fled; - and, previously, had eaten up the Muffin.
They left their home in silence by the once convivial door.
And from that hour those Bachelors were never heard of more.
There was an Old Man of Berlin,Whose form was uncommonly thin;Till he once, by mistake, was mixed up in a cake,So they baked that Old Man of Berlin.


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Photo taken near the end of the eclipse, around 3-4am local time. The moon was low enough on the horizon to get a stable shot with the tripod!
Taken after the full eclipse as the moon begins to reflect light again. We had a few light clouds pass through at this time.
A composite of four photos I took during the eclipse.
The waterfall as viewed from below
Close up of the waterfall
The plains during the rainy season.
The top of the waterfall early in the rainy season.
The waterfall near the end of the dry season.
Another view from on top of the arch, still in the dry season.
The arch from a distance in the late afternoon.
A giant fisting the air, or so it looks to me.
Relaxing on top of the hill
Corey, Aleasha, and Julia out on a ledge!
Under the arch.
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Daughter of U.S. Ambassador to Thailand Dies After Fall From Building
Seventeen-year-old Nicole John was attending a party in Herald Square when she fell.
Nicole John, 17, fell from the 22nd floor of a Herald Square luxury apartment building early this morning and died instantly, according to police. The young woman is the daughter of the United States ambassador to Thailand, Eric John. The Post reported that she had been attending a party on the building's 25th floor after a night out clubbing in the meatpacking district. A witness said she'd been standing on a ledge when she fell (her body was later found on a third-floor ledge). Adding an element of mystery to this otherwise straightforwardly awful tale: An unnamed 25-year-old male has been charged in conjunction with the incident with endangering the welfare of a child.
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: extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something or someone
: crazy or foolish
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2 : marked by wild enthusiasm : infatuated, doting
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I can't understand how anyone could be so gaga over golf.
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French, from gaga fool, of imitative origin
First Known Use: 1917
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Understanding Entheses: Bridging the Gap Between Clinical and Anthropological Perspectives
Version of Record online: 7 JUN 2012
DOI: 10.1002/ar.22516
Copyright © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
The Anatomical Record
Volume 295, Issue 8, pages 1239–1251, August 2012
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How to Cite
Schlecht, S. H. (2012), Understanding Entheses: Bridging the Gap Between Clinical and Anthropological Perspectives. Anat Rec, 295: 1239–1251. doi: 10.1002/ar.22516
Publication History
- Issue online: 3 JUL 2012
- Version of Record online: 7 JUN 2012
- Manuscript Accepted: 8 MAY 2012
- Manuscript Received: 6 APR 2011
Funded by
- NSF DDIG. Grant Number: 0925755
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- musculoskeletal stress markers (MSM);
- fibrocartilaginous;
- tendon anatomy;
- tendon insertion;
- bone morphology
An enthesis is the interface where tendon meets bone, providing both muscle anchorage and stress dissipation. Previous anthropological research suggests size and complexity of entheses observable in osteological material, are indicative of the strain magnitude resulting from repetitive muscle contractions during the performance of daily routines. These proposed "musculoskeletal stress markers" are routinely incorporated into bioarcheological studies as evidence of general activity patterns past human populations participated in. However, much of how this complex osteotendinous interface develops and responds to mechanical strains is poorly understood. The following review seeks to shed light on this structural enigma by synthesizing current findings in both the clinical and anthropological literature, in the interest of generating new conversations in how entheses respond to contractual forces and the systemic influences (i.e., genetics, hormones), that surround their morphological development. Only once we truly understand the etiology of tendon insertion sites, will the value of enthesial research in reconstructing human behavior be determined. Anat Rec, 2012. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.


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Been having issues with social sharing sites (not FB) taking ads and stuff from the sidebar as thumbnails for posts shared from my blog (blog.420petition.com). Is there some way I could force any site looking at a post to grab the featured image as the thumbnail? Or perhaps add a line of code to the sidebar images that would hide them from being chosen as thumbnails?
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Isabella and Olivia Gerasolebecame the youngest winners in the 16-year history of the James Beard Foundation awards and now the sisters are releasing their very own recipes in "The Spatulatta Cookbook." From bean dip to breakfast eggs, discover their fun and delicious dishes: Scholastic
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 4 tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup diced smoked turkey breast
- 1/2 cup defrosted and well-drained frozen spinach
- 2 or 4 slices white bread
- 2 or 4 slices whole-wheat bread
Baking Directions:
1. Coat the inside of the microwaveable bowl with the cooking spray. 2. Break the eggs into the bowl. Add the butter, water, cheese, turkey, and spinach and stir well with the spoon. 3. Place the bowl in the microwave and cook on high for about 4 minutes. Check after 2 minutes or so to see how fast your microwave is cooking the eggs. 4. Take the bowl out of the microwave. The eggs will be cooked around the sides but the middle will still be liquid. Scrape the cooked eggs off the sides of the bowl and stir into the liquid eggs. Cook on high for another minute or so. 5. Check your eggs again. If they still need to cook some more, repeat step 4. When they're done, the eggs will look like traditionally scrambled eggs. (Our microwave took 6 minutes total to cook the eggs.) Use the oven mitts to take the eggs out of the microwave.6. Place 1 slice of white and 1 slice of whole-wheat bread on a counter and cut a star shape from the middle of each slice. Put the white star into the cutout space of the wheat bread and the wheat star into the white bread.7. Toast the bread. Repeat for 2 servings. Place 2 slices of toast on each plate. When the eggs are cooked, place a serving next to the toast. Pretty neat, huh?
- 8 large romaine lettuce leaves
- 4 large (about 2-1/2 inches long) slices of carrot, about 1/4-inch thick, cut on the diagonal, so they form oval shapes
- 2 ripe fresh pears, preferably Bosc or Bartlett
- 12 whole cloves
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese
- 12 whole strawberries, rinsed and drained on paper towels
Baking Directions:
1. Rinse the lettuce leaves and pat them dry between two pieces of paper towel. Lay them out on the plates. This is the grass for your bunnies to rest on. 2. Cut the carrot pieces in half the long way with the scissors or shears. Lay the halves in matching pairs. These will be your bunny ears 3. Peel the pears with the peeler. Cut the pears in half the long way. (Ask for help if you need it.) Remove the seeds and place the pears cut side down on top of the lettuce leaves. 4. In the small end of the pear, push in 2 cloves about 3/4 inch from the end, for the eyes; push 1 clove in at the very end, for the nose. 5. Cut a slit about 1/2 inch behind the eyes. Push 2 carrot ears into the slit. 6. Place 1 tablespoon cottage cheese next to the round end of each pear. There's the bunny's cottontail. 7. Arrange a few strawberries on the lettuce around the bunny. Now it looks as if the bunny has hopped into the strawberry patch!
- 1 can (15.5 ounces) cannellini beans
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- Veggies, chips, and crackers for serving
Baking Directions:
1. Open the can of beans with the can opener.2. Pour the beans into the bowl of the food processor, then add the olive oil and garlic. Process until the mixture is smooth. 3. Have an adult remove the blade in the food processor. Now, use the rubber spatula to scrape the mixture into the serving bowl. Serve with your favorite veggies, chips, or crackers.
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped white onion
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeño chile pepper
- 1 large ripe avocado (the Haas variety is the best)
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- Dash of salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped ripe tomato
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- Tortillas or corn chips for serving
Baking Directions:
1. Put the garlic, onion, and jalapeño in the bowl and use the wooden spoon to stir them together.2. Have an adult help cut the avocado vertically in half, from the narrow end to the wide end; remove the large seed or pit. 3. Hold one avocado half in your hand and use the butter knife to cut through the flesh of the avocado into long strips, making sure not to cut through the skin. Cut the avocado flesh in the other direction to make cubes. Turn the avocado inside out, then drop the cubes into the bowl with the garlic-onion mixture. Repeat with the other avocado half.4. Add the lime juice to the bowl. Mash the avocado with the wooden spoon until it's creamy but still a little lumpy. Add the salt, chopped tomato, and cilantro and mix to combine.5. Serve the guacamole with tortilla or corn chips, or use it in tacos.
Excerpted from "The Spatulatta Cookbook" by Isabella and Olivia Gerasole. All rights reserved 2007.No part of this book may be used or reproduced without written permission from Scholastic.


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I booted my almost brand new laptop running Windows 7 this morning and noticed a red X through the wireless networking icon in the system tray. At first I thought something was wrong, but clicking on it shows a good connection to my wireless network. I had no problem getting here to post this question. I'm very new to Windows 7 so I have no idea how to troubleshoot this myself. Is there an actual problem here? Can I fix the icon so it doesn't falsely display an error (I assume that's what the red X means)?
Here's what I know:
- I can get here to post this question.
- There's at least one unsecured network available that I'm not connected to.
- I can see a bunch of wireless networks, presumably from my neighbors' houses.
- There are no other computers turned on in my house right now.
- The device manager shows no problems with any devices.
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The first call Jed York made upon departing Candlestick Park last Saturday in the wake of the 49ers' divisional playoff win over New Orleans?To his uncle and godfather Eddie DeBartolo."To
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PHILADELPHIA ľ The sniping began while a jobless Andy Reid was walking around the NovaCare Complex Monday.
Players werenĺt ripping Reid, whose dismissal was first reported Sunday. They were firing away at each other in the wake of their 42-7 loss to the New York Giants at the Meadowlands that unfolded a lot like their miserable 4-12 season. That was a reflection on the coach.
ôItĺs all about focus and dedication and commitment,ö quarterback Michael Vick said. ôAnd until you get guys who are willing to better themselves week in and week out and who want to win, you ainĺt going to win. And I refuse ů I just havenĺt played with guys like that. Itĺs unfortunate for Coach that things have turned out the way they are. It could have been a lot better. And this locker room could have dictated that.ö
Vick said he tried everything he could think of, including a team meeting ôto help guys recommit.
ôAnd it was still the same thing over and over again,ö Vick said. ôIĺm not going to tell a grown man anything twice because the reason I ended up incarcerated was because people told me the same thing over and over again and I didnĺt listen. I feel like if you donĺt learn on the first go round then you just disregard it. So you just deal with the consequences. There always will be consequences.ö
With the Eagles searching for a head coach the players can expect roster turnover approaching 50 percent.
Eagles general manager Howie Roseman concluded there were issues after meeting with players Monday morning.
ôWe need better chemistry,ö he said.
Roseman also admitted the obvious. The Eagles need better players.
ôWeĺre 4-12,ö he said. ôWe definitely overrated the talent on the roster.ö
Beyond the talent, veterans questioned the resolve of the new group of players ů without naming names, of course. Jeremy Maclin and LeSean McCoy suggested that anonymous groupĺs lack of professionalism was disrespectful to teammates.
ôIĺm talking about guys who have been in this league and should understand how this game is played, or should understand how to be a pro I felt werenĺt acting that way, period,ö Maclin said. ôAnd thatĺs all Iĺll say about that. Thatĺs what it was. Guys I felt like should have been pros and have been in this league and understand how things go wasnĺt acting like it.ö
Others tried to stay in the middle.
ôI think weĺre in desperate need of leadership on both sides of the ball,ö center Jason Kelce said. ôI think Nick Foles did a great job. Itĺs always tough to lead as a rookie. Weĺre a young football team. Thereĺs a lot of guys that have to come together. Thereĺs got to be guys who assert themselves as those leaders and people who are the role models of how to go about your business the right way. I think we have a lot of those guys and the general manager and everybody will make sure that we have those in place for next season.ö
Eagles veteran defensive end Darryl Tapp has been through three coaching changes, playing under Mike Holmgren and Pete Carroll with the Seahawks. This one hit harder.
ôIt was a little breathtaking, even though you know theyĺre going to make changes, youĺre not really sure what the changes are going to be,ö Tapp said. ôSo when the words came out of his mouth, it was breathtaking.
ôWeĺre all in this thing together. Coach Reid looked bad. He took the brunt of this thing. But we all looked bad out on the field.ö
Reid had so much trouble getting the words out while addressing his players he kept his speech short and sweet.
ôIt was hard,ö defensive end Brandon Graham said. ôHe was choked-up for words, for real. Fourteen years is a long time. Nobody ever wants to leave home. And this is his home. I understand itĺs a business and Coach Reid and I, we talked. And Iĺm just going to keep pushing forward, to use his words. And just stay positive. I know heĺs going to go somewhere and be the coach that I know he is. And Iĺm looking forward to the new coach.ö


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Putin accuses US of meddling with Fifa investigation
Vladimir Putin has accused the United States of meddling after senior Fifa officials were arrested on suspicion of corruption following an investigation by the FBI.
Russian officials said yesterday that the country's 2018 World Cup bid was fully compliant after Swiss authorities said they were investigating allegations of "criminal mismanagement and money laundering" in connection with the awarding of the tournament.
Attacking the corruption investigation into Fifa, Mr Putin said: "This is yet another blatant attempt (by the United States) to extend its jurisdiction to other states.
He said the arrests were a "clear attempt" to prevent the re-election of Fifa president head Sepp Blatter, who he said had Russia's backing.
John Kerry to meet Vladimir Putin in Sochi for talks
US Secretary of State John Kerry will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Sochi on Tuesday for talks on Ukraine, Syria and Iran.
Mr Kerry's trip to Russia - his first since 2013 - is aimed at maintaining "direct lines of communication" with the Kremlin and to "ensure US views are clearly conveyed", the US State Department said.
The visit comes amid a period of heightened tension between the US and Russia over the latter's actions in the Ukraine conflict.
A diplomatic source was quoted by Russian media as saying that Kerry's visit "is very symbolic".
- ITV Report
Putin resurfaces with no explanation for absence
Russian President Vladimir Putin made no explanation for his prolonged absence as he made his first public appearance since March 5 today.Read the full story ›
President Putin: Life would be 'boring without gossip'
Russian President Vladimir Putin has responded to suggestions that he had been forced to lie low because of ill health saying that life without rumours would be boring.
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"It would be boring without gossip," Putin said in his first public appearance since March 5.
Putin is meeting with Kyrgyzstan President Almazbek Atambayev in Saint Petersburg.
Russia's President Putin to return after 10 day absence
President Vladimir Putin is set to appear in public later after an unusually long 10-day absence. Putin is expected to meet with Kyrgyzstan President Almazbek Atambayev in Saint Petersburg. A Kremlin official told AFP that the meeting was on track to take place.
The Russian President was last seen in public at a news conference on March 5 with Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi.
Rumours of Putin's poor health dismissed
Russian President Vladimir Putin is so healthy his handshake could "break your hand", his spokesman said.
Dmitry Peskov dismissed rumours circulating on the internet that the Russian leader is in poor health in an interview on the radio station Ekho Moskvy.
A Kremlin announcement yesterday that Putin was postponing an upcoming trip to Kazakhstan set off a flurry of rumours, with some suggesting he could be seriously ill or planning the removal of a major government figure.
Putin has not been seen in public since he gave a televised address to members of the Interior Ministry on March 5.
Putin: Plans to take control of Crimea began before referendum
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered for work to start on taking control of Crimea weeks before a referendum which Kremlin officials claimed prompted the region's annexation from Ukraine.
In an interview with Russian state television channel Rossiya-1 broadcast on Sunday, Putin said that the plans were first discussed in February last year during an emergency meeting about the overthrow of Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovich.
His account is at odds with previous Kremlin statements that claimed that the annexation decision was taken after the referendum on March 16, when Crimeans voted to become part of the Russian Federation.
This was on the night of Feb. 22 through to Feb. 23. We finished around 7 in the morning. And, while saying goodbye, I told all the colleagues: 'We have to start the work on Crimea's return into Russia'."
Western governments have condemned Russia's intervention in Crimea as illegal, with the European Union and United States imposing sanctions on Moscow.
Report: Putin and top ministers to take 10% pay cut
Russian President Vladimir Putin is take a 10% pay cut, Agence France-Presse reports.
The earnings of several other top officials will also be cut. Russia is still reeling from the collapse of the ruble.
The wage reduction also applies to all of those employed by the presidency and the council of ministers affected.
Putin writes to Nemtsov's mother after murder
Vladimir Putin has written a letter telling Boris Nemtsov's mother, Dina Eidman that he 'shares her sorrow.'
The message of condolences from the President, published on the Kremlin website, reads in part:
Please accept my deepest condolences in connection with this irreparable loss. I sincerely share your sorrow.
Boris Nemtsov has left his mark in the history of Russia, in its political and public life. He occupied significant posts in a difficult time of transition in this country. He always openly and honestly voiced and upheld his views.
We will do everything to ensure that the perpetrators of this foul and cynical crime and those who stand behind them are properly punished.
Vladimir Putin: Ukraine ceasefire from Sunday
Russian president Vladimir Putin says a ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict has been agreed.
The ceasefire will begin on Sunday, he said and heavy artillery will be removed.
Speaking to reporters after almost 16 hours of talks, Putin said: "We have managed to agree on the main issues."


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Released in September 1970, 2 months before their Play It Loud album, this single is maybe one of their most forgotten ones although the songs are not rare, both included on the album. In this single, the Beatles influence is very pregnant, but the Cream and Ten Years After influences are easy to find on "Know Who You Are". On the B-side, it's not being rude to say the song is a plagiarism of McCartney but with a Bee Gees flavour (the band of the sixties, not what they became once turned disco). All in all, a totally commercial miss but a testimony of the ability of the band not to be only a stomping and funny bunch of glamsters. To note that during these months, the band had a skinhead look that would have allowed them to play unnoticed during the punk's era. Enjoy it here. PS. The single was released without cover sleeve so I did one with a picture of the times
Funeral Mourning - Drown in Solitude (2006)
This Australian one-man band is actually, like Malefic for Xasthur, the project of Desolate, who seems to do almost everything on it. It's surely one of the most deep, intense and moving funeral doom LP ever released, at least to my ears, or should I say to my sadness, since this music can't be really judged like another one. What the fuck is to say that it's good or not when the only criterion is whether it touches your own despair. Despair is not an objective parameter. Of course, many can laugh and mock this obsession of digging black thoughts and depressive ideas. But we can't help being sad by the world and our own fatal condition can we? Let's wait for their agony's hour, they'll be less swanky. Meanwhile, there is here everything I like in this music when it's done seriously and with taste. To try to describe it is useless with o' so pathetic English. There are many sites who made more efficient panegyrics of this album over the last 5 years that I could ever dream to write. So, the best is that you drown your solitude, like me tonight, in this ocean of tears and distorsions here (as usual, it's 320 kb, found on mf). No news from Funeral Mourning since this LP. Too sad. Below, the 17th century engraving called "The Mirrour which Flatters not" by John Payne that provides the cover sleeve and many other ones.
Iron Witch - Single Malt (2011)
Happy to see these English release a full lenght-EP after their demo posted on this blog with cheers (find it here). They carry on with a mix of EyeHateGod, UpsideDownCross and Buzzov.en that seems really to come from the moisty climate of Louisiana but comes from the smoggy UK. It's first class, first choice hatred, exactly what I needed tonight, being full of disgust for human species, specially specimens living in my country, my city, my workplace, and even those who say to be my friends and beloved and who let me leave in complete solitude. What the price of affection or love if you leave those you say to love rot in their loneliness. Don't know if it's what are singing about these guys but this is exactly what their music tells me. No contest it's the best sludge record of the year. Find their bandcamp here and please buy their stuff on CD or support in dl the mp3 against some cash. Before, try it here.
Head of the Taurus - self titled (2011)
This band from Germany offers one of the strongest warrior sludge doom (don't ask me what it means, I invented this expression for this band) I heard for a long time. Something of High on Fire and Sleep (something of Mike Pike in other words) but totally recreated, with an atmospheric Neurosis flavour (I'd said Omega Massif since I'm a fan of this latter band). This is a must-hear for all the amateurs of this post-rock instrumental sludgy doom that provided so many mediocre bands and some exceptionnally good as is this one. I appreciate particularly the absence of grandiloquence, so frequent in this genre. Here they keep their feet in the rawness and muddy ground of sludge and don't adopt the usual larger-than-life attitude of so many of their colleagues. A band to count on. It's an EP but I hope it will be successful enough to allow them to record a full LP on a label. Their bandcamp here. Their facebook page there. Enjoy this fantastic EP here.
Slade - Shape of Things to Come / C'mon C'mon (1970)
When you look at Slade's look in the beginning of 1970, you could believe a skin or an oi band from 1977. Now managed by Chas Chandler, they are in their skinheads period and release this Mann/Weil song from the Wild in the Streets motion picture. It was not a hit (in March 1970) but they had a TV exposure on Top of the Pops. The version is rather good, quite Cream inclined. The B-side is totally under the Beatles influence with its "Paperback Writer" riff, and once again, it's rather good although it seemed unlikely that the band may make long lasted impression with a so 60's music. Here enjoy this piece of history.
Jethro Tull - Hymn 43 / Locomotive Breath (1971)
If there was a sign that Jethro Tull was no more a singles-band, the messy released of 7" driven from their Aqualung LP was one. Released in March 1971, and a great success in both the UK and US charts between March and May, one will have to wait until July to see a single out of it. More strikingly, this single will change according to the countries with almost a different B-side by country and sometimes the A-side being the B-side. For example, if "Hymn 43" (the song most commonly found on A-sides, although one of the weakest on the LP) was backed with "Locomotive Breath" in UK, it was "Locomotive Breath" that was on the A-side backed with "Hymn 43" in France (the single I listened to when I was a child, see the orange cover below). In the US, it seems that "Mother Goose" (another LP track) featured on B-side, when in other countries it was "Up To You". Even "Aqualung" was released in Asia on A-side. So, apparently, the band had not real interest in the content of singles and left each country act as they want. Here I chose the UK official release but of course, for me, "Locomotive Breath" will always be the Hit. Enjoy it here.
Imber Luminis - Life As Burden (2011)
3rd post for this one man side-project I particularly appreciate, although I don't really know why. Fletus is actually a 30 min track I listened to very often this year, and I don't find the same pleasure in this new LP or in the previous compilation of unreleased tracks released some weeks ago under the name of A Cold Distance (both on this blog) But however, this is still a music I can't help to find moving and efficient for creating a special inner feeling that extracts you from this world. And that's what I ask to music now. And that's what is difficult to find when you listened for decades to music. This Belgian musician succeeds to do it and I love his way not to play the "artist" and to keep it simple and modest. What I like less in these records than in Fletus is surely the fact that now there are voices. Not that they are bad, but I really would prefer to be carried by the music only and I don't think the vocals add anything to it (except maybe on the gorgeous "Suicidal Crisis"). But that must not preclude anyone to listen and buy this great depressive and slow piece of doom. Enjoy it here.
Slade - Wild Winds Are Blowing / One Way Hotel (1969)
They asked me to sleep on the floor The people were running galore They asked for the time to make a number of changes and I let them I sat on my case in the hall The window and ceiling looked tall How long does it take to make a number of changes when you let them The case of another man was open and the contents were lying on the floor I could tell by his face he's a man like myself that's for sure I was there for a fortnight or more The place is full up to the door My mind was deranged and my habits were changed since I let them I finished my job nine till four I thought that my boss knew the score It makes you feel sick when you think of the tricks they get up to The locks on the windows were made by yourself not to open (by yourself not to open) Come to think of it now that if I were a child they'd be broken I've now spend a year behind this door The doctors would see me no more They asked me to sign with a pen on the line I was done for
Quite a change of style with the previous posts I agree. But there is quite a time I want to post the first singles by Slade. I'll stop around 1973, but I think these little vinyl circles showed that Slade was much more than a stupid stomping band for teenagers and that their Beatles heritage made them composed and played really good songs that they often put on B-sides. Not on this first single (at least the first under the Slade name, since before they were the In-Be-Tweens and then Ambrose Slade and had released some singles and one album), released in Oct. 1969, the B-side will be included on their further album (Play It Loud), released one year later. It's a great song and deserves to be not forgotten. The A-side is a little more dispensable and failed to chart. In late 69, Slade was still a somewhat skinhead band (see the video and the pix below) and not yet this successful bunch of working class glam boys that they'll be 2 years later. Enjoy this first shot here (the version of "One Way Hotel" seems a little different that on the album actually).
An Autumn For Crippled Children - Everything (2011)
Sorry if you read this one before but this album will feature in my Top 5 of the year, or won't be far to be in, since there are on it some fantastic tracks (eg, "Forever Never Fails", "Nothing / Everything"). This band received some very severe critics and despises from black metallers who listen to music through their narrow-minded classification, and since it's actually not true black metal (but to lie to classification is something every musician should tend to) and even not really black metal, they can't appreciate the extraordinary beauty of this music when the band reaches the peak of it's style (cos' there are some weaknesses, notably the use of some synth-sounding keyboards not very inspired). Based on a style developped by Celest and early Katatonia, they take it to a higher level since it's never repetitive, boring or self-indulgent and since melodies are most of the times present and interesting. Of course, Xasthur's influence is also easy to detect, and Sigur Ros, Echo &the Bunnymen, the Cure and so many more. What's important is that AAFCC make all this theirs and offer a great piece of work that you'll play over and over again as I do for the last days. Quite different from their previous (and first album), more solar, more heavenlish than hellish, it's still a music to hang oneself on, don't be afraid. You can really feel to fly when listening to this record, not a common sensation when, like me, you've listened for so long to music and lost this capacity to be caught by music that we all have more easily younger. From Nederland, this is a band that'll make our year less boring for sure. Enjoy it here and then don't forget to buy the LP, these bands need support to go on and enchant our lives. Their myspace here.
Lifelover - Erotik (2007)
One year after their superb Pulver (here), Lifelover released this second LP, not far from being better, maybe less adventurous, more The Velvet Underground and Jesus & Mary Chain gone Dark Gothic and Black Metal (of course the influence of 80's gothic rock à-la Sisters of Mercy is quite pregnant, more than on Pulver). Listening to it yesterday, I was thinking that bands like Lifelover, Frequency of Butterfly Wings (there), Gosdtopper (there) or the late Xasthur (there) are maybe making old rock obsolete. Maybe it's the end for monolithic bands (even those I love) who offer music easy to classify, linear, afraid to mix styles, in other words pre-calibrated music, at least most of the existing bands. Maybe we'll have again these album that we loved in the 70's such as the Todd Rundgren's, Captain Beefheart's, Steve Harley's or Kim Fowley's ones, full of unexpected "mélanges". Maybe I'm wrong but this was the impression I had. I hope that more and more bands, from more and more countries on the planet (in the 4 examples, one is from Sweden, one from Iran, one from Canada and one from the USA) will pursue in this way and give us not only a musical flower on each album, but a bunch. So here is the fantastic second LP from this unusual band.
I stare out the window, everything is so bleak Old wounds, unclean dusty wounds I shall repress it all Sterile, distant buildings, a thousand endless fucking streets,roads to the last unwilling breath Memories and melancholy, despair and depression The endless hall of omission Fuck this, I don't care
Frequency of Butterfly Wings - The Butterfly Effect (2011)
This is exactly what I expect from an album these times. Something that constantly surprises me, that reinvents things so that I can't even say in which sub-tribe you can classify it (fed up with all the assholes listening to music with their taxinomic glasses, hating if not doom enough, black metal enough, stoner enough, they are parasites and it would be a relief if they could quit writing on music anywhere). This band has succeeded in providing such a thing here and it's an album you'll have to count on when time will come to decide what's has been important this year. Yes indeed, this band from Iran (yes), shows to all their occidental fellows what it's to be free in music (shit, I can't find the right way to say what I'm thinking, really a bore to write in English really). In 11 tracks, they cover such a large palette of styles that really it's impossible to recomment listening to this LP to anyone in particular. There are some weaker parts (at least to my ears, particularly due to some approximation in the drumming and the production) but it doesn't really matter since this is the kind of album you listen as a lot and not for specific songs. It's sometimes like having in the same album Xasthur and TV Personalities. All I can say is that I think it's a sort of masterpiece and that it will surely feature with Dark Castle, the Unthanks and Corrupted in my top 5 of the year. Enjoy it here. You can read the lyrics there. Their facebook page here.
I'm sitting down on a chairtall walls surround me i feel i'm blind, it seems i'm deaf i tried to scream but no one hears there is no light, where is the sun? nobody's alive, people cry can't you hear? i won't pay attention to this pain in my heart i can't breath anymore darkness swallowed me i'm sure a rush of blood falls from my eyes i won't birth anymore
Forks of Ivory - s/t (2011)
Sorry, nothing to do with the previous post. It's not because there was an elephant on the cover sleeve of Preacher's last offer that I post tonight the Forks of Ivory. No, it's only because this duo plays a fantastic sludgy noise (unleast it's a noisy sludge). With only drums and guitars, they give you the impression you're trapped in a washing machine program spin-drying. Most of time instrumental, we are here somewhere between Tweak Bird and Lightning Bolt (and even Shellac) but with a sludge and doom imprint that you don't find in these bands and a lot less based upon virtuosity (it's sometimes rather simplistic but I don't dislike). A great mixing of atmospheres that deserves to be supported. In times where blogs tend to overestimate a lot of new bands that don't offer anything new or enjoyable (at least to my ears), here's one real interesting thing. Enjoy it here. And then go to their bandcamp here to buy it or their reverbnation site there to program them in your town or village.
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How Much Does RV Detailing Cost?
RV detailing refers to the deep cleaning given to and RV. Not only can a clean RV be more enjoyable and more satisfying, it can also greatly increase the value of the RV. If you are trying to sell the RV, making sure that it is spotless and clean can help you find a buyer much more quickly. However, cleaning an RV is much different than cleaning a home or a car, and special care must me taken.
RV detailing work can be tough, particularly among the inexperienced, because it entails substantial knowledge of products and cleaning techniques; otherwise, you would just ruin the finish and overall appearance of the vehicle. RV detailing requires different products for the cleaning process and protection of both interior and exterior surfaces.
How much does it cost?
- On average, most companies are going to charge by the linear foot. Depending on the size of the RV and the type of job chosen, the costs of RV detailing will be around $4 to $20 per linear foot. The more work that has to be done, the more you are going to have to pay. To budget properly, add around $10-$14 per foot. So for example, if you have a 30 foot trailer, it will probably be around $300 to $420.
- Pleasantdetails.com offers packages that range anywhere from as little as $6 to as much as $14 per foot. A Premium Wash and Wax costs between $8 and $10 per foot, while an Exterior Detail costs around $12 to $15 per foot. An Interior Detail costs around $6 to $9 per foot or $50 per hour, depending on the extent of work to be done.
- Southcentralstorage.com charges anywhere from $3 to as much as $12 per linear foot. Their basic exterior package is $3 per linear foot, while their premium package costs upwards of $12 per linear foot.
What is going to be included?
- Basic services are typically going to include a high pressure wash with soap and wax, a hand drying session, tire and window cleaning, as well as tire protection.
- Higher end services can include UV protection, vacuum session, carpet shampooing, heavy detailing inside of the RV that includes kitchen, living room, bedroom and kitchen, as well as a deep wax and deep wheel well cleaning.
- Many companies are going to have a minimum charge for RVs, which can hover around $150-$200.
What are the extra costs?
- Be prepared to be charged extra for a heavy aluminum polish.
- You may also be charged more for a complex job where detailers spend extra time to complete the work. Some are going to charge by the hour while others will charge by the foot.
- If additional repairs have be done, such as fiberglass, gel coat repair or oxidation removal, the costs can go up.
- Most services will perform a simple waxing session, however, if buffing, compounding and polishing is needed, the prices can go up.
- Expect to shell out more money for an intensive wash, chrome polishing or deep steam detailing, paint correction, and other related services such as shampooing the roof, polishing the wheels or steam cleaning the engine.
- A tip is often added to the overall price, which can be around 15-20%.
Factors that influence the price:
- Pricing may vary according to the size, type, and condition of the vehicle. The amount of time spent on cleaning the RV may also matter in the pricing scheme.
- Job site location also matters in the pricing.
- Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
Tips to know:
- According to the experts, it is advisable to wash your RV every three months and wax it at least every six months. This makes a lot of difference in terms of market value when you decide to sell or trade the vehicle. The cleaning and detailing of an RV is especially important if the RV is used as a wilderness camper rather than a lot camper.
- If your RV is not appropriately protected, the paint can gradually fade due to UV rays, acid rain and road salt, tree sap, and bird droppings. The interior can also deteriorate if it is not properly cared for each time it is used.
How can I save money?
- Have your RV detailed by professional or experienced detailer who knows exactly what is appropriate for your type of vehicle. An inexperienced detailer might use the wrong cleaning materials for your vehicle and may only do harm than good.
- Get different quotes from several detailing companies. Investigate their previous work performance before deciding on one company to service your RV. Do not readily jump at the cheapest offer because it might not deliver the kind of service you want.
- Only pay for the services that are absolutely necessary. For example, the care of the exterior is hard for you to do yourself because of the size, and you most likely do not have access to the needed materials. However, the interior of the RV can be detailed on your own, just like the interior of your home is kept.
Average Reported Cost: $800
How much did you spend?
- DrAutoLogic Inc (Indianapolis , Indiana) paid $800 and said:
We do select RV wax/sealant and charge between $10 to $20 a linear foot. A 40 foot motor home in good condition would be $10 X 40 X 2 = 80 total linear feet or $800. If the rear has no window then an additional $70. If the motor home is black or dark grey or any combination then it is an additional $5 to $10 per linear feet (total feet). If the motor home, RV etc, is chalky then the price doubles. Keep in mind that we also choose not to do many RVs because of lack of care and the customer will never be happy.
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Inteview: Chromeo go 'Business Casual' on new set, plot album with Daryl Hall
Listen to 'I Could Be Wrong' featuring Vampire Weekend's Ezra Koenig
As Chromeo was recording new album "Business Casual," the duo kept and updated a chart in the studio, categorizing each song as they made them. More than just a summary of work performed, it was a map of mood, lyrical content and tempo; it helped determine which tracks would make the cut and which would be highlighted.
"We try to keep a self-contained universe," Dave 1, aka Dave Macklovitch, explained in a phone interview. "Our music is retro but carefully calculated. We're two guys who look different, but that's part of the plan, too. We never had special guests until this record. We look up to bands like the White Stripes. They had their own little creative universe happening, like so self-efficient, impentetrable."
Don't worry, fans: Dave 1 and P-Thugg (Patrick Gemayel) haven't adjusted their sound to the dirty garage blues rock of the 'Stripes. Expect, though, a shift to more pop direction, with an emphasis on songwriting and not just the usual slew of '80s analog synths, talk box and "cheeky yet earnest" love songs for the dance floor. Dave calls it a record for "dancing in front of the mirror in my house, or get my swerve on before going to bed. A morning pep in my step," concluding it's more a "home" record than for the club.
"I was scared this record was too based around relationships and tension, so I made chart of which songs were about that. It ends up ['Business Casual'] was a mix of beef and flirting. There were just too many beef songs," he said. "But I'm happy if people think its all flirt."
The duo did decide to include two very special guests on this turn, with Solange Knowles on "When the Night Falls" and a bonus take on "I Could By Wrong" with Vampire Weekend's Ezra Koenig (see below). But those haven't been the only special vocalists with whom the band's collaborated this year.
In June, the pair took to the stage with one of their biggest influences -- Daryl Hall of Hall & Oates -- performing that act's biggest hits like "Kiss on My Lips" as well as Chromeo songs. And the band didn't want that to be the end of the combo.
Dave says that Hall and Chromeo plan to craft an album together, sometime after "Business Casual has had its run and when 63-year-old Hall finishes his next solo album. "It's gonna take minute... But when it comes together, it'll come together fast," Dave says. "We're having an ongoing dialogue."
"Business Casual" was released on Tuesday.
Click here to check out the music video to Chromeo's "Don't Turn Out the Lights."