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First of all, I do not intend to offend anyone. But I have been asked why I do not believe in God. So, here are a couple of arguments. Good or bad, you decide.
I am sure, if you are a Christian, that these arguments will do nothing to change your mind about the existence of God. They did not change mine.
I had two things that made these arguments ineffective. One, my salvation experience and two, Gods word. So, no matter what arguments were raised, I was still secure with my belief.
First, the Bible as Gods word had to be put into question. This was done over a matter of several years in college. Then, the fact that other religions had similar experiences which justified their belief, led me to question my experience. Studying Philosophy started me on the path to questioning the existence of God. It tends to do that.
So, here are a couple of philosophical questions.
Question 1
I believe that the concept God is simply a human creation. But for the sake of argument, let us assume God exists. Will this idea lead to anything absurd?
It just seems to me that either God is not what one thinks he is or he does not exist.
It has been suggested by a few Christians (at least in some of the Christian writings that I have read) that God is perfect. That is just one of Gods attributes; perfection. But, what would this mean?
What does it mean to be perfect?
If there was a perfect being, what would be the point of doing anything? What would be the motivation?
If one was perfect, one would have no needs, no wants, no desires, for there would be nothing you would need or want. For, if there was something you would want or need, you would not be perfect.
It has been suggested God being perfect, is full of love, and wants to share this love with others.
Where does this want come from?
Why would you want something, (to share your love) unless you need something, (to be loved back). Perhaps you want someone to respond to your love. But why do you need a response? I mean, if you are prefect, why would you care if someone loved you or not? What would be the point?
It would seem odd, that a god would decide to create something merely to demonstrate its love. What would be the purpose? If one is perfect there is no need to share anything. And if one was perfect no response would be necessary.
With this in mind, let us consider an argument.
Argument 1
1. If God exists, then he is perfect.
2. If God exists, then he is the creator of the universe.
3. A perfect being can have no needs or wants.
(Otherwise, he would not be perfect.)
4. If any being created the universe, then he must have had some need or want.
(Unless one can suggest that this was done without a motive or some desire.)
5. Hence, it is impossible for a perfect being to be the creator of the universe (from 3 and 4).
6. Therefore, it is impossible for God to exist (from 1, 2, and 5).
Or God is not perfect.
#4, It has been suggest that the reason the universe exists, is God created it. But the question still remains, why? What was the motive? To offer God as a reason for the existence of the universe is not an explanation, if you cannot answer the question, why did God create the universe? To suggest God only answers the question; How? not Why?
But, to answer the question why? would suggest a motive. But any motive to do anything would suggest some desire. If there is some desire, this would suggest something wanted. Does it make sense to suggest that a perfect being can want something? Not if he is to remain perfect.
So, God can do whatever he wants. He just cannot be perfect in doing so.
Perhaps a better question would be, How can a being be perfect and do anything?
Question 2
Now, a perfect being would not need to change. Because it is perfect. Change would mean something is not perfect, or less than perfect and some adjustment is necessary.
It has been said that God is unchanging. And I have even seen some references to scripture to support this belief. So, one of the attributes of God is immutability. God is unchanging.
If something is perfect, then there is no need to change.
With this in mind, let us consider another idea.
Argument 2
1. If God exists, then he is immutable.
2. If God exists, then he is the creator of the universe.
3. An immutable being cannot at one time have an intention and then at another time not have that intention.
(Because, that would be a change.)
4. For any being to create anything, prior to the creation he must have had the intention to create it, but at another time, (after the creation), no longer have the intention to create it.
5. Thus, it is impossible for an immutable being to have created anything (from 3 and 4).
6. Therefore, it is impossible for God to exist (from 1, 2, and 5).
Or perhaps God changes.
There are a couple of issues to deal with.
#3, it has been suggested that God is outside of time, so one cannot suggest that there is such a thing as time when talking about God.
But we are talking about a sequence of events, not time, as such, that is part of the universe . And one cannot escape the sequence without running into other problems.
If it is suggested that God is outside of time and that his intention cannot have happened in what we would call a sequence. What this would suggest is that God both intended and did not intend. (Since time is not a part of Gods existence). But this leads to a contradiction. So, does the concept of God still exist?
Of course prior to the existence of the universe God had not willed the universe into existence, so there was a change from God not having yet willed the universe into existence to doing so.
There was a point that the universe came into existence (if you wish to say that God did it). Since it has been suggested that God created the universe, and you suggest that the universe is not eternal, there has to be some point that the universe came into existence. At that point, God willed (or whatever) the universe into existence. But at some point it was over. The universe exists. So, there is no longer the need to will anything. So, there was a change. God willed the universe into existence, when it was done, he stopped, He changed.
#4, Now, did God intend to create the universe?
When he created the universe, did he still intent to create it?
This last question does not seem to make much sense.
So, either God changed because his intentions changed, which means God is not immutable, or God does not exist.
One can suggest that God cannot change. But then how do you explain the change from nonexistence to existence of the universe? If God, did it then God changed. Even if it was just his intention or will that changed.
I would tend to think that if one was rational, one would either have to change ones belief about the attributes of God, or consider the possibility that such a thing as a God, does not exist.
You will find these and other arguments in a somewhat new book, The Impossibility of God. Edited by Michael Martin and Ricki Monnier. By Prometheus Books.
So, did I change anyone's mind?
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Coming up for air after a particularly tricky puzzle, I discover that I've agreed to do the washing up this evening, to take part in a triathlon at the weekend and to visit my in-laws at Christmas. At the same time, I find that I am accused of ignoring the phone, the fleet-footed postman and the seismic tremor that has reduced our house to a heap of rubble (or was that just the consequence of an unexpected visit of my friend and her children?). It's ridiculous, it's extremely unfair, and I suspect that I am being taken advantage of, just because I enjoy Killer Sudoku.
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Fizzing Whizbee, what an awesome name for a bar! I also really like George's owl -- I think he's one of my favourite OCs so far, as stupid as that sounds. The interaction between George and Angelina is lovely -- they keep running into each other but in a really fluid, logical away, not something that you just throw onto the reader... Great chapter again! Report Review
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I love this story. George is perfect. His struggle with raw emotion and the need to move on. I like how it's not over done, there's no huge, long depressing period of crying. But everytime George choked up, I was barely holding my tears. And the Weasley Familys' support was what really made me cry, you captured the unity amazingly. Their ability to make people feel loved when they need it most was so heartwarming. Ang + George's relationship was so breathtakingly perfect. And I find a lot of friends turned lovers stories are cliche but this was just right in the balance of a long, comfortable friendship and attraction. I think the back and forth of Hogwart years to present was what gets the credit for that, allowing us to see the love that was always there hidden behind friendship. "Bloody hell, that was brilliant, woman!?" Report Review
Hello again! :D Okay, let's start off with a moment of continuity. At the very beginning of the chapter, you say something about spells crackling in the night air during DA practice. Since they're inside, does that make sense? Characterization: Okay! We have another Angelina chapter. :] I love how you portray her. Really great job. I think she's very believable and I was sad for her too when she thought George had stood her up. Which, of course, he didn't. He's too sweet for that. Hopefully they get to talk soon, though! Also, good job on all of Angelina's friends. Descriptions: Great job! I loved the DA scenes and how I could feel Angelina's impatience when she was waiting for her friends in the Great Hall. I like that you show so many things through the details you choose to portray. Emotions: As always, absolutely loved that I could feel what the characters were feeling. Angelina's sadness when she was waiting for George was perfect. And the suspense at the end was great. I adore this story. :] Plot: Loved that Angelina had decided to tell George about how she felt. I was so disappointed that she didn't get to, but I think it worked perfectly with the story. I also think you did a really good job working in canon details so that everything seems believable. Awesome job. Interactions: I really liked the conversations between Angelina and her friends. There's a really believable dynamic between them. I like that. :] And I liked that they all have distinct personalities. Only thing that seemed a little off was the moment when George was massaging Angelina's shoulders. I understand its place in this story, but if you tried placing that action in real life, it seems a little more awkward. :/ Fantastic job, as always. I'll read more soon. You have me captivated. --Emily Report Review
Ack! It's so cute in both time lines I'm just about dying and this was just so typical relationship . It always works out this way, I think, with both parties thinking things then thinking their reading too much into things when actually they're reading exactly the right things but aren't explicitly stated in a formal contract or whatever (although that would be interesting and unusual and a bit creepy). But I was definitely on edge about the whole kiss thing like WHAT was going to happen. And it's funny because it says in your authors note that oyu were planning to post this around the new year and I've just realised THAT'S TODAY. So I'm a year late from your intention but it definitely had all the new year feels. Although, I'm sick, so I've had to cancel my new years plans and I'm just going to be sat inside thinking about how I did exactly the same thing last year when all the tickets sold out to the place I was supposed to be going to (oh, the life of the tragically alone). But still. THE ONLY THING that I've had in terms of criticism so far is actually really stupid and a bit lame, but it struck me half way through this chapter so I thought I might as well ramble on about it for a bit. My Saturday job for awhile was shop work and... well, I just don't think it's possibly for WWW to be a three person job. The shop that I worked in was fairly large. But, if you took just the top floor which is just bigger than standard shop size... we'd always have a minimum of like... three 'sales assistants' on the tills/helping customers on the shop floor and then one and a half supervisors and/or the manager, and then a woman who comes in sporadically to do the paperwork. Just... even assuming George/Verity/Ron are all senior enough to do things like give discounts to customers at will (if things are damaged or whatever) that's a lot of shopping for three people... because it makes lunch breaks a bit of an impossibility as well as you know... days off. BUT this is really unimportant and only struck me thanks to sleep deprivation and me going 'huh? George is dealing with making new products and marketing and the stats and margins and working the tills seven days a week? No wonder he's tired' BUT YES. Largely unimportant and this chapter was lovely and beautiful. Can't wait to read onwards a bit further (although I think I will have to - work calls) -SC Report Review
Being the utter GENIUS claw that I am I saw your status regarding this reviews and nearly commented going IT WAS MY PLEASURE TO BE READING SUCH A LOVELY STORY before I realised that was beyond levels of completely idiotic. And then as you're still not quite at your 350 and meandered back over here (it's not the middle of the night this time, which is probably worse because I should be revising and essay writing but this is just such a lovely story) to read some more of your lovverrrlly loverrrllyy words. And this chapter was lovely as well. You have a way of writing about sad things that doesn't make them seem... well, like the end of the world. It's just a certain quality of hope and life moving on that runs throughout this. I'm trying to put my finger on what it is, but all I can think of is perhaps the dual chronology. Hm. BUT YES this was a lovely chapter and I'm ssooo excited about the joke shop even though like... it already happened quite a bit in the other timeline and now, yay, I get to go back to George, right? So now I'm going to close this review up and get back to that other chapter :) Report Review
This is going to have to be my last review of the night because I think I'm about to fall asleep at my keyboard (not a good plan) but I have to say that I LOVE your dual timeline so much, but that I think I will hate it very shortly because I simply need to know what's happening with each storyline right away. It's reminding me a little of that Doctor who episode (Amy's choice?) where there's the two realities and ones the real one and the others the dream, and whilst they're in one that's the one that seems real. Well, it's a bit like that but completely different. When I'm reading the Angelina timeline - as I'm going to tall it - I'm determined that I just want to read more of that bit for a long time, then it swaps back to George and I don't want that to end. And at the end of each chapter I convinced that THAT timeline is the one I need to know about right now. And then I read the next chapter But this was brilliant. I've always thought that Ginny and the twins had a very close relationship, where as Ron was always the slightly more separate one (although I was never sure whether that was because we just always see Ron separately), but I really think that the twins always understood Ginny's sassiness and probably let her join in with twin time a lot more than they did with Ron. So that little bit was basically my head canon and given that's the only bit of my Ginny Head canon I actually like, I really love that you included that. And WWW is open again! And Verity's a feminist! And it's all so perfect and cannony that it's beautiful . And I must know what happened with George/Ang in the past and when it's going to happen (repeatedly and on a long term basis) again. So this is Santa Claws completely enthralled and again appologising for not leaving you as many reviews as I would have liked, or letting you know that you're fabulous as much as I intended at the beginning of the month (I was really excited about getting you as my SS too! Knew I was in for a treat :D) Lots of christmassey love, mistletoe and tinsel (and a happy new year!) Santa Claws Report Review
ooohhmyyyggasssh. So this was SUPER cute beyond the levels of sweet and into the valley of unadulterated fluffyness (in the unobtrusive, nice squeey way) and I lovveddd it! I actually really liked the fact that George sort of tricked her into a date rather than actually asking her on one, if you see what I mean. It seems like the sort of thing that the twins would do and it also seems like the thing that would be oh so annoying from a female perspective (I'm envisioning a bit of but what is he thinking moment, but I'll guess I'll have to wait and see - it's one of those things where it's obviously but nothings been SAID so maybe you're just making stuff up in your head), but ack snowballs and lunch and honeydukes and all sorts of cute. AND they're going to end up together! Although not for a really long time for these guys, and for however long it takes for the others to get their act together. Also I meant to say that I really like the way that you have your Fred's and Angelina's in the multiple timelines so very obviously the same person and yet so very obviously different ages. It's really nice to see that and very clever and great and wonderful. Onto the next chapter! SC Report Review
Okay so this is my new favourite chapter of this story. I think it was just the loveliness of reading about the Weasley's all back together and making fun of Percy and, like George said, you almost feel like you could close your eyes and everything would be just fine and the war might never have taken over their lives and ripped so many lovely things apart.but even with the knowledge that it's not all okay I defy anyone who can read this chapter without grinning like a maniac at the lovely Weasley Banter. Percy Weasley and the Femme Fatal should be a novel and would be one that I would absolutely love to tell (and Ron taking the joke too far - lovely) and ackkk. This is the sort of thing that makes me want to nudge my family and go wake them up and laugh with them (although, at this point I'm fairly sure I could substitute 'laugh' for 'be yelled out'). I'm falling in love with this story again. I don't think I actually ever fell out of love with this story, I've just been so busy in this past year that I've barely read any fanfiction. This, though, is reminding me of everything that I love about the whole thing. Thank you for writing this :) SC Report Review
OKAY THIS "Merlin, Harry looks like he may vomit on Parvati." was just wonderful. Not only did it fully capture such a great moment (and one I really wish I was there to see, but that would involve a lot more detailed wishes also coming true so it's probably best not to get into the technicalities), but it was also a really clever way to bring this straight back t cannon. I've read a few Yule Balls scenes before and they were all good, but none of them seemed to fit so solidly with the Yule Ball we see in the books. And this might as well be in the books for the amount of continuity, and it's so sensible and obvious for Angelina to seek out Harry and find his awkward attempts at dancing somewhat amusing. It also becomes clear, the more I read, the more that Angelina is my sort of girl. Down to earth and real and not head in the clouds, but not in your face with her lack of girliness or anything like that. She feels very real so I really have to congratulate you on such a nice characterisation of a little seen character. i would like to meet her and make her my friend. Also, your writing is just geeoorrggoous. :D SANTA CLAWS Report Review
Dearest, darling, lovely Mel. It seems to be one of those periods of time where my good intention seem to be of much greater proportions than the time available to fulfill said intentions. Plus there was a bit of a mix up with me being a silly clot and editing in my extra gift to you into the PM - thinking my er...elf person (Lottie) hadn't yet looked at my post so would just see the extra gift and yet... that didn't exactly happen. Now I'm just figuring that can be your third gift and this is part of your first/second (I'm a terrible horrible Santa who deserves to be written off the nice list). BUT THEN I saw this nice status about WAT nearly reaching 350 reviews (you deserve it!) and I'm big on reaching goals like that and sleeps not important really so HARRAH. And this was every bit as lovely as I remembered this story to be from the last time I was reading. I think this has to be my favourite chapter so far, just because it was nice to see George. I like how you're not focusing on sheer angst here, because it's not about that, and instead it's hopeful and lovely and real life. Don't get me wrong, it's still sad as it will always be sad that poor George is sans Fred, but this George is... well, I wouldn't say he seems hopeful at this point, but he's okay in that not being okay sort of way. I don't think I'm making any sense here... but I mean he's not utterly falling apart. Just a little. And that's really nice. My favourite bit of the chapter has to be the early trials of the canary creams and the way he associates that with his youth and Fred and feathers. That made me all goey inside because I associated WWW with youth and joy and... awwwh, I just loved everything about this chapter - especially the little bit of Angelina at the end. Here's to getting a well deserving story to 350 reviews! Santa Claws Report Review
Hello there! I've been away from HPFF for a little while, but I just saw that there are lots of new chapters posted in this story and I just HAVE to read them! :D So, here are my thoughts on this one: Characterization: I love the way you write George. It's so impressive and wonderful and perfect! I just love it so much. His emotions were so real. This story just makes me melt. You know that feeling where you get all tingly because of something you hear (like a song) or read (like this story)? Yeah, I have that. Descriptions: Gorgeous. Loved how hectic things were when George first got to Hogsmeade and then the way your descriptions changed when he went into the Hog's Head. It changed the entire mood of the story. And the memorial service! Oh my gosh. I just kept tearing up. It was so beautiful. Emotions: This is your forte. Every. Single. Chapter. You write such fantastic descriptions of George's feelings and they're so striking. By far one of the most impressive writers I've read on HPFF. Great job. Plot: This memorial service was a great idea. I haven't ever read something like this. So pretty. And I loved the way you wrote Angelina into this. She's always so supportive. :] I love her. I love the whole story, honestly. It's perfect. :D Interactions: Loved the moment between Percy and George. It's so realistic that Percy would be feeling bad about George not being there when Fred died. That's something I can really see happening. I also adored the moments between George and Angelina (obviously). Why didn't Mr. Weasley recognize her, though? I thought she'd been around the Burrow fairly often? Maybe I'm thinking of something else. :P Keep up the beautifully fantastic work. You impress me. I'll keep reading ASAP and you'll see my reviews. :D --Emily Report Review
Ahhh, my gosh, why do I somehow never manage to keep up with stories? I always miss them and regret it so much later... I've missed this story while the queue was closed and with the server migration and all that jazz. This always just astounds me with just how George-like you make him. He isn't someone's (well, in this case yours) version of George, he isn't Fred-and-George, he's just George. I can imagine him with Fred, imagine what they would get up to, but he is so capable of standing on his own and you've made him beyond his own character, he's practically his own person. And Angie... she's just wonderful. She's so strong and so family-oriented and she's just so right for him that if I ever met someone who didn't ship George/Angelina, I'd advise them to read this before making up their mind. I love Angie's family, as well. They're kinda like the Weasleys, with a lot of them and sort of noisy and boisterous (but with the twins being little boys, that's kinda only to be expected), but they're a lot less magical and just... well, different. Less chaotic, as well. The twins are my absolute favourites, though - Andre and Elliot are just the cutest! They remind me of Fred and George, but not... gah, they're adorable! :) Percy! I really like how you're including Percy in this and showing his relationship with his family and with George in particular changing and growing. There was always so much tension between Percy and the twins and it's so nice to see them getting along (after all, a few pranks here and there won't really hurt? :P). He's pretty much perfect, as well, with the 'puffing out his chest with pride' and all that... I can just see him getting all excited over having to do a bit of free legal work, lol. And, absolutely, contractual law isn't exactly the most interesting bit of law, having studied it. It's definitely not the worst, either. I liked the inclusion of the scene with them coming out of Shunpike, Shunpike and Associates (classic law firm name, lol, and the idea of Stan Shunpike secretly being a lawyer made me giggle for about twenty minutes), and all the information about Mr Zonko. He seems like what George will be in about fifty years time, lol. I hope he turns up again - I like him :) I hope we see more Alicia and Lora and Michael the Muggle again - there's so many other characters in this and I'm not sure if it's my memory of this or whatever, but they don't seem to have been around for a while (like I say, though, that could just be me). And the twins... lots of Andre and Elliot... so cute! It's strange, whenever I read this it's almost like reading the series again, you know? Kinda like an extension of that, telling us bits we didn't know before which we didn't see in the books and then telling us what happened afterwards. It's so clever and so lovely and so well-written... I really, really do love this :) Thank you very much for writing this and for the swap! Aph xx Report Review
Hi again. Well, while this chapter didn't have the intense drama of some of the others, it did take the reader through the background details of what was going on in the character's lives at this point in time. It's always interesting to see George and Percy together. They were pretty amiable in this chapter, so it was good that you mentioned all the nasty pranks the twins would generally play on Percy. Once again, you did a great job with vividly describing settings and new characters. It definitely helped me get a clear image of the scenes in my mind as the story moved along. I certainly did not anticipate George's question at the end of the story, but I think romance reader's will absolutely LOVE the idea and be anxious for this couple to get together as quickly as possible. I must say it's too bad that readers already know from JKR that George and Angelina will end up getting married, because if they didn't, this cliff-hanger of a question would have even more impact and serve the purpose of adding risk to the romance plot. Reader's would not only be wondering if Angelina would agree to move in, but whether it would be good or bad for the couple to take that step. Interestingly, real life statistics reveal that more than 50% of couples who live together will split up, so living together seems to spell doom for most relationships in real life. So George's proposal for Angelina to move in would create a serious risk in the story if we didn't already know the outcome according to JKR. Of course - I'll say this in a whisper - you don't have to make your story agree with her if you don't want to. EEK! Reader panic. That said, I was pretty surprised by George's proposal for Angelina to move in with him, only because it's not what I would expect from canon - and this just my own opinion of the books, and in not in any way meant as criticism of your story, which is absolutely delightful. Okay, here's the thing - I always thought JK Rowling painted very traditional and rather old-fashioned family and marriage customs in the books, even to the point of being stereotypical. Everyone in the epilogue ended up marrying their school sweethearts, getting married, having kids, and living happily ever after. Rowling never hinted that anyone got divorced, which simply isn't realistic, nor did she mention unmarried young couples ever living together, which is a pretty common modern-day practice, but also not reflected in the books. I don't know if she left it out because it wasn't a necessary element to her story, or because she would like us to believe that the customs in the wizarding world are much more old-fashioned than our modern-day customs. Aside from couples in love, a lot of pure-blood marriages must also have been arranged, so most of those couples would probably be staying married out of a sense of duty to the pure-blood line rather than actual love - which again seems to reflect old-fashioned tradition rather than modern practice being followed in the wizard world. What I'm saying is that the books seem very out of step with reality in that regard. I certainly have nothing at all against YOUR story which portrays the way it really is for most couples when a relationship gets serious nowadays. Anyway, now that you've teased us with this cliffhanger, I'll be interested to see where you take it from here. I'm really enjoying the way you're telling this story, and all the creative additions of your own that compliment the magical world so well. As always, I look forward to the next chapter. Report Review
This is one of my favorite fan fictions! Love the journey!Author's Response: Thank you so much for taking the time to review!! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Report Review
Hello! Like the stalker that I am, I saw that you had updated this story on the forums and after whooping and forgetting about what I had to do today, I came here! I really loved the opening to this chapter, there was so much detail weaved into George's disdain for the entire legal affair and I found it really realistic. I'm not sure how you were able to talk about legal jargon without losing your mind because I would have skipped over that completely. Hehehe. Cause I'm lazy like that. :D But what I really enjoyed, other than George explanding the shop and taking over Zonko's (Mr. Zonko is a tad odd, isn't he?) was that he took Percy along with him. The added bonus of having my second Weasley brother was very nice. Though, I'm sure that you didn't add him in just for me, of course. Right? Heheh. I like to see that George is making a closer connection with his other siblings, not too many fanfics venture into that and I'm really happy that you did. Percy especially wouldn't be the brother that most would have had him growing closer too but I think it makes more sense. He was there when Fred died and I think he adds a bit of a steadying calm over George. It was great to see him asking after his personal life with Angie and I was glad to get a glimpse of HIS relationship with Audrey. I remember that first awkward not-so-date, hahaha. Anyway, it was my favorite part of this chapter too. Moving on! Ah, the romance blossoming! George is starting to really care for Angelina more and more as the days go by and the fact that he's accepting of it is a really good change. Somehow, him allowing himself to be happy leaves me feeling a little bittersweet. Too much pain to get there if you understand what I mean? But anyway, its great that he went to surprise her for her birthday and I loved the way you've portrayed the Ministry and its strange employees. :D The sweet moments at Angelina's home were really great too and I enjoyed getting to know her family in more detail. The conversation between George and her father was something that made me a little nervous too, I couldn't hope hard enough that they would get along! D': But it turned out better than I would have thought and the added bonus of having the Johnson women in the house along with their kids was a great read. And now that ending! From the last chapter, I'd assumed that something good was going ot happen, going by how you're writing the story now. And I must say that Angelina is one lucky girl, I want to move in with George! Hahah. It really showed how much their relationship meant to her for him to ask her something like that and I'm really eager for when you get back to this. :D She had better say yes! >:D Anyhoo, thanks for the great read as always and also, thanks for that lovely review you gave my Roxanne Weasley story! Very appreciated. :D Have some cookies! See you on the forums and much love, Gabbie Report Review
HOW COULD YOU STOP THERE, I WANT TO KNOW WHAT SHE SAYS. AHH. And booo, I won't get to find out until chapter 19. Crossing my arms at you. Percy should become a lawyer. He seemed so adorably chuffed to go skipping around with his fine-toothed know-how, representing someone. Percy's really grown on me through fan fiction, especially because of this story. He gives it to George straight and I really think that's why George gets on so well with him nowadays. Where George probably still finds pitying eyes in everyone else on occasion, Percy's usually too self-absorbed to be pitying, and his personality is so blunt that he doesn't bother to hide whatever he's thinking. So George is safe with him in the way that when they're sitting down to lunch, he knows Percy isn't secretly feeling sorry for him or something. He's genuinely focused on whatever his top priority of the day is. I love that I can glean these things from your writing, which really makes me think about the hows and whys, and it feels like a story that continues playing even when no one's watching it. ♥ ♥ ♥ Your mention of Hollis. ♥ ♥ ♥ You have no idea how happy it makes me to see her still floating around in George's memory, seeing her linked to Fred's memory like that. HAPPEH FEELINGS. ♥ George's bowtie, lulz. I enjoyed his interaction with the Johnsons, and how they Apparated a few blocks away so that Angelina could show him around a little, and it's a place that you can really tell feels like someone's home, a place where someone could grow up and be happy. I feel bad for Mr. Johnson, surrounded by magic. Wonder if Muggle spouses ever play with people's wands when no one's looking. Arthur would probably bowl this man over with his eagerness to know Muggle things. I really hope Angelina says yes and moves in with him, but I can't completely count on it. She's so stubbornly practical and reasonable about everything and if moving in with George will lengthen her commute to work by five minutes she might very well toss the whole plan. She's not one to really run away with her passions. She and George really even each other out in that way. They would make such wonderful parents. Baww. Now I'm just sitting here wondering if you'll ever give us a follow-up one-shot about George and Angelina and their babies, and an old Oddie still flying around, and an older Andre and Elliot coming by to show off some prank to George because they have taken it upon themselves to outdo him someday, and I am really getting carried away with myself. P.S. I really want a mouse cake. I'm a little bit scared for Angelina's chapters now because George's are getting so lovely and uplifting, and if you show the Battle in detail I might just die, and Fred's funeral and ksjfksjdfkj -curls into ball of sadness- D: I'm so proud of you for still writing this and sticking it out to the end because I don't know what I'd do with myself if I didn't get my continuous fix of Georgelina. ♥ I LOVE YOU, MEL. Report Review
I actually had added this to my TBR pile a while ago, but never got around of reading it. Hence this swap was an excellent reminder of to me to start reading it. I'm very glad I started it, and that I have plenty of time to read it through on holidays. I'm bit surprised too, how few there are longer Weasley twins fanfics. And most of them are more comedic in their nature. George/Angelina is indeed rare find. I'm very interested in how you're going to spin their story. =) The idea of moving on after losing basically a part of oneself is unbelievably sad. Since we all know, how strong Fred's and George's relationship was, it's easy to imagine how hard it must be for George to move on all by himself. He's so brave to try to get back to routines and living in their apartment. I loved Ron and his backstory of spending summer rebuilding Hogwarts. Bringing fish and chips was a very (sweet!) guy thing to do, and try to see that his brother would eat something too. Libby McNaulty was a memorable character, although very, very annoying. =P I can see how her type could stir up some trouble in other chapters of this story. Lee's speech was very touching. Also surviving Umbridge's reign in Hogwarts is a very notable achievement. Right up there with encountering dragons in triwizard tournament. =) We didn't yet get much out of Angelina, but I'm so glad she knew that George needed some diversion from dark thoughts. They will be so good to each other. =) I quite enjoyed reading this chapter, and will continue reading it on holidays. Writing was smooth and characters were very realistic and believable, I quite liked them. Thank you for an excellent swap review. =) Report Review
Hi again! I can't even begin to tell you how much I enjoyed this chapter. First off, it was wonderfully written, and you put in your original creative ideas that complimented the Hogwarts' world so well. From the very beginning when you described the tedium of studying for NEWTS, your descriptions were so tangible - I loved the way you described the castle being so cold that students wanted to keep their hands in their robes. And the part about measuring Asphodel seeming like blah blah to the minds of students - how perfect! Hmm, somehow it shows that you're no stranger to long hours of studying yourself!!! You described it perfectly! And all of the potion descriptions,including the harmful effects of Dittany were so creative. It was delightful to read. The humorous banter between the friends was spot on. Your characters are always 'in character' - it's as if they flowed straight out of the original books. The scene with George coming into the library - you got his character down so well with his humorous little remarks. He was perfect. And your description of the romantic thoughts going through Angelina's mind really drew me in. I'm not even a lover of romance stories, but this was good! I was completely absorbed. Then the description of when they went through the secret passage was so vivid and well-done that I was totally captivated with it. And then it only got better! I loved the scene when George told Angelina about the shop and gave her that little glass gift. It teased the reader the entire time, wondering what George had to tell her. It sort of mirrored an impending marriage proposal, even though I really didn't think you were leading to that and would have been really surprised if you had. But it was perfect, because the shop WAS a big event in George's life. I was a little surprised that Angelina wasn't a little more forthright in voicing her true feelings for George, but I also think it made it a better chapter for her to discourage him because it created a small setback that the couple will have to overcome - and every good romance story needs that. It just makes me eager for the story to continue! An absolutely FANTASTIC chapter!Author's Response: Hello!! I hope that you had a merry christmas! I'm so glad that you enjoyed this chapter and thought it was well written -- it hadn't been beta'd at the time you read it, so I was a tad nervous about it being unpolished. Writing Angelina's stresses over studying was definitely the scene I've been able to most closely identify with her -- long hours of studying is sort of my middle name. :P It's so nice to hear that you enjoyed the passages from the potion's text. I quite enjoyed writing that. I know that technically, this story is a romance, and I may be egotistical in saying so, but I'd like to think that this story isn't just a romance story -- it's a story of a young girl and her experiences being a teenager and student in an increasingly dangerous world and it's the story of a man trying to overcome his grief and put his life back together. I sort of feel like the romance stems from these stories. !! I had a lot of fun writing the scene when they were sneaking out of the castle, and I'm glad that you enjoyed it. WWW is one of the most important thing in George's life after his family, so I think it was only natural for him to want to share it with Angelina, the girl he fancies. Ahh. Yes -- Angelina is a rather forthright sort of character, but I think that in her logical mind, the two of them moving on from Hogwarts was enough of an excuse to not be involved in a relationship. He is one of her better friends and I think that she was sort of scared of putting that friendship at risk. So glad you enjoyed this chapter!! Can't wait to see what you think of the next chapter. :) Thank you for all of your support. Report Review
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Kate Oneill Tenforde2004 Olympian Kate O'Neill Tenforde joined the runcoach staff in April, 2010. Having grown up outside of Boston, her earliest running memory is traveling downtown every spring to watch the end of the Boston Marathon. Kate competed for Yale University, where she was a seven-time All-American, ten-time Ivy League Champion, and was named NCAA Woman of the Year for Connecticut in 2003. During Kate's senior year she was a three-time runner-up at the NCAA championships. She was also awarded Academic All-American honors three times and was a two-time Academic All-Ivy. In the lead up to the 2004 Olympics, she dropped over a minute from her previous best in the 10,000 meters, with a time of 31:34 which eclipsed the Olympic A qualifying standard. She later cinched her spot on the Olympic roster by finishing third at the 2004 Olympic Trials and finished the year ranked third for American women at the distance. In 2007, Kate made her marathon debut at the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon and finished 3rd. In 2010 she returned to competition after a long layoff due to injury and finished 7th at the Bay to Breakers and 14th at the Peachtree Road Race.
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NEW iPhone app!New name, new look, new feel! The runcoach iPhone app is here! Download it now! Now it's even easier to check and log your workouts on the go! This new enhancement is FREE for all runcoach members. Once you download it, you can use the same username and password to access the mobile site.
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New Workout Descriptions
We're excited to announce our latest enhancement – new workout descriptions!
The content of your workouts will not change. We are just making the workout descriptions easier to understand. The new format contains an outline that reads like a cookbook and simplifies the times you need to run. Less thinking, more running! Your workout descriptions will change in 3 places:
Here is an example of the enhancement in action: Before Enhancement After Enhancement
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Nike+ is Here! Time to Sync Your runcoach Training Log!FAQ – How do I sync my runcoach training log with Nike+? We recently integrated with Nike+ to make it even easier for you to keep your training log up to date. Remember the runcoach workout engine relies on your training log to keep you training at the right level for your goal. Now you can upload your training data from your, Nike+ shoe app, iPhone or iPod to track mileage, paces, and progress! Here's how to get started:
2. Hover over Options 4. Enter your Nike+ username and password 5. Now that you have synced with Nike+, you can add your notes regarding hours of sleep, heart rate, and other information. Be sure to click Save/Done when you are finished.
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FAQ - How do I enter a goal time for an upcoming race?Our philosophy is to train at current fitness level to race at peak performance. For that reason, we don't use goal times. Instead, we use your past race performances to generate your pace chart and training schedule. This is the safest way to progress to the next level. To enter your new race time, follow the steps below:
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Nervous for the Giant Race Half Marathon? Read Coach Tom's Race Weekend TipsRace day is almost here! Remember to lay low and stay off your feet the days before the race (no Expo attendance for longer than 1 hour). Your reward is race day itself and the challenge of running. . . . Arrival Make sure you get outside and feel the air. Go for at least a 20 minute walk or jog on either the day before, or two days before (or whatever is on your schedule). Think about what you did, not what you didn't do in your training. When you go to pick up your race number and run into old friends, family etc. everyone will want to ask about your training so they can tell you about theirs. Forget about theirs and don't compare yourself to anyone. You followed a terrific training schedule and are well prepared. On race day eat a light breakfast of 200-300 Kcal of carbohydrates including the sports fluid you drink. If you have a normal pre-race breakfast then stick with it. Don't try any new foods before the race. Drink gatorade (or any sports drink that doesn't include protein) and/or water frequently to assure you are hydrated (clear urine is a good sign). You should stay well-hydrated throughout the morning before the race. At some point prior to the race stop drinking so you can empty your bladder before the start. It is important to refrain from over-consumption of water alone, as that will drain your body of needed electrolytes. I suggest you take some throw away warmups to the start especially if it rains or will be cold. This could be an old t-shirt or old sweat pants. Also old socks will keep your hands warm. Some runners will even wear a t-shirt for the first couple miles of the race until they warm up and then pull it off and throw it away. This is a good strategy to prepare for all temperatures. Take a bottle with gatorade/sports drink to the start with you and right before (less than 5 mins) the gun goes off drink 4-8 ounces. This is your first water stop. If you drink close enough to the start you shouldn't have to pee – the fluid should only drip through your kidneys because most of your resources (blood) will be in your legs and out of your gut as soon as the gun goes off. I suggest that you start 5-15 seconds per mile slower than your goal pace. By the 2nd mile you should be running at around goal pace while listening to your body. I recommend this approach as it may activate (and utilize) a higher percentage of fat fuel over the first couple miles. Remember we are trying to conserve glycogen and muscle for as long as possible. Stay on top of hydration. Drink early and often (4-8 ounces every 20 minutes). It is better to consume enough fluid early and sacrifice the later stops if necessary. Remember the 3 'C's' Confidence: Have confidence in your ability and your training. Remember all those hard workouts you did. Remember those early mornings, late nights, sore calves, tight hamstrings etc. - they weren't in jest. Control: You must relax yourself early in the race. You absolutely must go out under control and run easy for the first 8-10 miles. Remember the 1/2 Marathon is evenly divided into three sections of equal effort: first 5M, second 5M and last 5K. We want to save a little bit for the last 5K (Miles 10-13). Collection: Keep your thoughts collected and on your objective. There will always be lots of distractions on race day. The further you get in this race the more you need to focus on yourself, goals and race strategy. Don't let the fans and competitors into your zone. The Ebb and Flow I said before that I can't guarantee anything about the training or the race itself. Well, I can guarantee this: you will feel good at some point and you will feel bad at some point within the race. Races usually ebb and flow, runners rarely feel terrific the entire way. We always hit little walls. If you hit one just focus on the next mile, don't think about the end of the race. If you take each difficult moment one mile at a time you will usually feel better at some point. It always comes back because. . . You Always Have One Cup Left That's right – you always have one cup of energy left. The difference is that some people find it and some don't. Remember what normal, untrained people do when they feel discomfort – they slow down and feel better. You are not a normal un-trained person. You are a runnining machine! You are programmed to give your personal best so. . . Go get that last cup!
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Christine Kennedy named USATF Masters Athlete of the Year!
Christine Kennedy traveled to the Jesse Owens Awards and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in St. Louis, Mo. this week where she was honored as the 2011 Masters Athlete of the Year.
Christine has been truly dominant on the national racing scene. In the past year, she won the following:
Christine's many accomplishments have inspired all of us at Focus-N-Fly. We look forward to seeing what is in store for 2012!
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Final Bay to Breakers Group Training RunJust one and a half more weeks until the big day! Our last group training run will be held on May 7th. We will start at 8:30 AM in front of the Sports Basement at 610 Old Mason Street. Runners and walkers of all abilities are welcome! We will have a variety of loops and training groups to fit everyone's goal for the day. This is a perfect opportunity to...
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As an employee of Hot Topic in Virginia, I would like to point out that our body jewelry is tested to be nickel free. Also, the wonderful man who does all my piercings (20+ years experience in the best shop in my town, the owner, Joe Hagerty, shits awards for his tattooing) agrees with me, that aside from our acrylic, our jewelry is very decent, more so than Spencer's (Who have REALLY fucked up my ears before by selling me shitty silicons.) Also, the workers in the store do not label the jewelry. We buy as a third party seller. It was Morbid Metals that mislabeled. Also, with many companies, return policy is a store-to-store thing. We will accept all body jewelry at my store for returns and exchanges, damage them out, and continue on. I'm really sorry to hear that the person had such a terrible experience with our jewelry. I buy most of my jewelry from my store and have never had a problem like that, and had it been my store, I would've made sure that they could have been returned. That was just not okay. Mistakes happen, and most likely they were mistakenly labeled by the other company that we buy from.
I will say a good thing to do in ANY Hot Topic, is find the person with the best piercings. My store, all of us are pierced by professionals and are great to talk to. I realize in other stores it could be different. They're uneducated, they don't care, or both. I personally always try to make sure people get either metal or silicone. But I had a bad experience with acrylic so I stay as far away from it as possible and try to direct other's in that direction.
But yeah anyways, I just felt like explaining a few things and I hope no one else has a problem like that, and if anyone wants to here my personal rages about having to sell some of that jewelry, just message me :3 I may be an employee, but I still have my pet peeves! (Like idiots who jump 4 sizes with silicone after I basically beg them not too)
Nickel free, eh? So what the fuck was it then that I had a reaction to in the steel tunnels I bought from HT? The reaction that prompted me to downsize completely and restretch, that wasn't the result of nickel (which I've been allergic to my whole life) in the cruddy jewelry I bought from HT? And those knock-off silicone (not silicon, they are different) plugs made of who-knows-what grade that may or may not be body safe? Sounds like a good deal and quality jewelry right there. I have bought my fair share of HT jewelry, but the only things worth anything were the glass, which is a bit wonky anyway, but at least it's not toxic or anything.
Return policy thing…meh. I guess you could damage it out as some people have suggested, but for something that's been in the body, you open it, it's yours and I don't think that's a ridiculous policy to have.
And your store might be great, but a lot of people's stores aren't, so I will always always always recommend going in cautiously and if an employee is giving stretching advice and it seems off, don't feel pressured into buying things. And I don't think I will ever recommend going to spencer's for jewelry. Might as well search through scrap metal…
And all stainless steel jewelry has some nickel in it… Not sure what tests you're referring to, but they're totally bogus.
Support your friendly neighborhood piercers instead and get good jewelry and good advice every time (provided you're going to a good piercer, obv). :P
- Hayley
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- cheyennemorgan said: I used to work at HT. Their plugs DO have nickel in them; my manager told me to stretch with silicone and use scotch tape to wrap my plugs (I didn't listen to him, but I'm sure customers did). In short, don't go to HT to gain piercing knowledge.
- mintaroth said: nickel and copper are both common skin allergens, and hypoallergenic things usually don't mention copper. I'm allergic to both.
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- patches240sx said: Shitty jewelry = shitty results. Idk what piercer would condone such poorly made items. Spend the money and get yourself better made jewelry. BVLA, Industrial Strength, omerica organics, just to name a few good ones. check them out or ask your piercer.
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- reeshardzeekay said: Once I heard a HT employee tell a customer to stretch with electrical tape. There was another employee there who had a safety pin in his ear. They has a sign up on their jewelry case that read: "FAUX PLUGS! LOOK COOL WITHOUT THE PAIN!" SMH.
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Artistic Director, Seedtime: Matthew Shaw
This professional option embraces all of the theatrical disciplines that contribute to the production of music theatre. It is designed specifically for students aiming at a professional career in this aspect of theatre, which demands a high level of practical expertise in a wide variety of skills.
The curriculum is comprised of intensive courses in acting, improvisation, singing, voice, speech, stage fighting and music theatre repertoire. These are supplemented by the dance techniques that are required by music theatre students, such as ballet, jazz and tap. Students have contact with potential employers through studio-based workshops and masterclasses.
Specialist singing courses build on the students' knowledge of the musical repertoire for popular theatre, including composers such as Ivor Novello, Noel Coward, Jerome Kern, George Gershwin, Jerry Herman, Stephen Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Webber. The classwork ensures that the students have their own natural skills developed and that they have the technical foundations to sustain a professional career. Regular private coaching means that students are fully prepared for public performances and auditions.
Drama studies naturalise acting technique, so that it becomes undetectable in performance. The course aims to promote the technical skills, intellectual grasp and the physical and artistic maturity that are required to work successfully in the professional theatre. Voice and speech coaching also play an important part in the final year, reinforcing the work covered in the first two years. This ensures that each student has a flexible, well-modulated voice and is able, therefore, to tackle a wide variety of roles and possesses the strength and skill to project in large auditoria.
These different disciplines are united in the rehearsal and performance of the music theatre repertoire, which commences in the 1920s and proceeds via Rodgers and Hammerstein to the most recent rock musicals. This work promotes an awareness of both the content and style of these different forms of music theatre.
Classical ballet continues to provide a basis for sound dance technique, emphasising the secure performance of the basic vocabulary. Isolation jazz technique adds interest, style and flair to the performance and staging of songs and dances from music theatre, with its emphasis on co-ordination, fluency and presentational skills. Dance and tap for music theatre are essential skills for students seeking employment in the commercial world.
"...a thorough preparation of the student"
The music theatre company was formed in 1996, in order to provide work experience for music theatre students. The company presents established repertoire and the students are fully involved in the production process, from first rehearsal to final performance. Each year, a full-length musical is staged at professional venues in the UK, providing the students with a working knowledge of the demands and disciplines of the professional theatre. They have the opportunity to work with professional directors, choreographers and musical directors and, therefore, the chance to appreciate the unique contribution that each one makes to the final production.
Links with the professional theatre have provided an impressive list of successful students, who are now working in all branches of theatre. Former students have been seen in Hairspray, Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Lion King, Saturday Night Fever, Parade, My Fair Lady, Grease, Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Rent, High Society, Half a Sixpence, La Cage aux Folles, The King and I, Les Misérables, Oliver!, Carmen Jones, Miss Saigon, Martin Guerre and Five Guys Named Moe, to name but a few. The range of leading acting roles achieved spans such prestigious productions as David Hare's Skylight, David Mamet's two-hander Oleanna, Alan Ayckbourn's The Revengers' Comedies, The Mousetrap and Dennis Potter's Christobel, numerous film and television productions including Austin Powers: Man of Mystery, Harry Potter, The Three Musketeers, Tamara Drewe, Clash of the Titans, 7 Seconds, Saving Private Ryan, Eastenders, Coronation Street and The Bill, as well as Royal Shakespeare Company and Royal National Theatre productions.


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This will mark the third post in our coverage of depreciation reporting and will address the elements of monthly depreciation expense journal entries. This type of reporting is important to many professionals as most companies will report their depreciation expense on monthly financial statements. There are 2 main reasons to account for monthly depreciation expense:
- To match expense to income
- To accurately represent the value of your assets in the balance sheet
A monthly depreciation expense report can generate the necessary journal entries for both accumulated depreciation (credit) and depreciation expense (debit) accounts. The processing will summarize all of the selected assets by general ledger code for a single accounting period.
The columns of this report should include:
- General Ledger Account
- Account Description
- Debit
- Credit
Here you can see what a version of this report will likely look like:
Some fixed asset software packages will offer a general ledger interface which can automate the monthly upload of the depreciation journal entries. When this option is not available, a depreciation expense journal entry report can be used to manually enter the information into your general ledger.
If you find the need for any help understanding these reports, please feel free to share any questions that you may have. You may do so either below in the comments section, or on the questions page.
More information about Bassets eDepreciation software can be found at Bassets.net. While there you can set up a demonstration, download a free evaluation copy and get a personalized pricing estimate.


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Plus points: Very powerful software, 16-bit or 24-bit resolution, Macs and PCs, laptop or desktop, all catered for Minus points: ProTools will intimidate newcomers, have to use 'official' M-Audio devices, limited to 48kHz sample rate (despite FastTrack's capabilities), supplied mic stand unsuitable for the heavy Producer USB
M-Audio, part of the Avid (video-editing) empire, is well-known for music creation products like soundcards, handheld audio recorders, preamps and keyboards. Recently, it launched a trio of very affordable (£79 each) products for the aspiring home musician on a tight budget. All are compatible with MacOS and Windows PCs - software and drivers for both platforms are on the same DVD-ROM - and include a cut-down version of the famous music industry professional ProTools software.
Add a touch of imagination plus a modicum of talent, and creating some music - whether soundtracks for home movies or a chart-style 'flava' - with nothing more than a home computer becomes a distinct possibility.
ProTools Essential KeyStudio contains a four-octave 49-note keyboard with a 'feel' that is better than one has any right to expect at this price. The KeyStudio connects to your computer via USB rather than the industry-standard MIDI; thanks to its virtual MIDI driver, though it can work with the supplied ProTools M-Powered Essential software (or for that matter third-party packages, like sequencers and virtual synths). Experienced players will appreciate the features on offer, which include velocity-sensitivity, transpose buttons (you can go up or down an octave), sustain-pedal socket, pitch-bend and modulation wheels.
Also included is a simple USB soundcard 'dongle', with an audio input (for recording) and an audio output (for monitoring). You'll need this to run the software, because it's a 'qualified audio interface' - the only compatible variety. Just plugging in the keyboard is not enough! Even with the dongle installed, you can't use your existing soundcard. This is a pity, especially if it happens to be of better quality than the dongle.
The accompanying driver provides a wide-range input-level control that allows it to accommodate signals ranging from low-level (microphones) to high (line-level sources, like external keyboards and tape decks). We found that the audio output provided enough juice - just! - to drive our trusty Sennheiser HD480 headphones.
It alas can't be used independently of a computer; instead of an XLR jack is a USB port - a peek inside the unit reveals a Micronas 'jungle chip' that converts the analogue signal from the mic into computer-friendly digital form. Also in this chip is a digital-to-analogue converter that drives the headphone socket, which is needed for monitoring.
The mic is supplied with a robust desktop stand and carrying case - what you don't get, though, is a 'pop' shield. Considering its budget price, it sounds remarkably good with a fair dynamic range and decent frequency response - but we suspect the budget Micronas audio chippery isn't conveying the capsule's full potential.
The third RecordingStudio package will give you the best results sonically if you want to work with off-board analogue gear. It's supplied with a FastTrack USB audio interface that includes a 24-bit/96kHz analogue-to-digital converter and a 24-bit/192kHz analogue-to-digital converter. The VocalStudio mike and KeyStudio USB dongle are both built around the same less sophisticated (in audio terms, at any rate) Micronas USB audio device, which on paper at least provides 24-bit decoding but only 16-bit encoding - both with maximum sample rates of 48kHz.
Having said that, the FastTrack drivers only support 44.1kHz and 48kHz sample rates despite the hardware capabilities. This, according to Avid, is because the FastTrack's computer interface is only USB 1.0 - which has a much lower data transfer rate than the USB2.0 that virtually all other new gear employs.
The compact unit has inputs for a microphone (balanced XLR, although a 48-volt phantom-power option is absent and so only dynamic mics or condenser mikes with integral power sources are suitable) and a quarter-inch (TRS, or 'tip-ring-sleeve') jack that can be switched from line-level (keyboards or conventional audio sources) to instrument-level (guitar pickups, for example). You also get stereo phono outputs for an audio system, a 3.5mm headphone jack, input/playback mixer, stereo/mono button and simple input-level monitoring (LEDs that indicate -40dB and -3dB from peak-level).
Note that although your computer might recognise the hardware when it's plugged in, it's important to install M-Audio's official drivers - we recommend downloading the latest versions from its website. Without them, the 'qualified audio interface' won't be recognised and ProTools M-Powered Essential won't start. As its name suggests, this software is a desktop music-production environment based around the famous ProTools (Avid also acquired Digidesign, the company that gave birth to it). You'll find the latter in just about every professional recording studio - and those with experience of it will be able to get going with these M-Audio products very quickly.
Pro quality This is not a toy; the overall concept and user interface of M-Powered Essential are very close to that of the professional package; naturally, features are missing although some of these are restored if you decide to upgrade the software to a fuller version - something the package annoyingly reminds you to do with alarming regularity, should you try to access some of the more advanced functionality (MIDI Studio, for example).
Unfortunately, there's no discount for this more advanced version - which you'll pay £199 for. The problem with ProTools M-Powered Essential is also its key selling point - its basis in the industry-standard package. Although undoubtedly powerful even in this 'stripped-down' form, it's simply too involved for beginners and a steep learning curve is thus required. There are plenty of complex configuration windows to deal with, and the 'split' documentation (on-screen, rather than on paper, and catering for all ProTools versions) can be frustrating.
However, persistence pays off. You'll be surprised with the polished results that can be obtained from what is essentially a £79 package. Keyboard players will appreciate the samples-based Structure Essential virtual synthesiser, which is capable of some very effective sounds. The number of presets is somewhat limited, but the various parameters of each can be tweaked beyond recognisability and the changes saved to a new preset. If you don't have the KeyStudio version, you can enter the notes manually with the ProTools sequencer's 'virtual' one. Those who aren't the best players in the world will be pleased to know that notes can be edited to perfection in the sequencer.
The virtual mixer (you can mix down to two-channel, but not 5.1 in the 'standard' version - and the result saved as - for example - a WAV file that can be burnt to CD, or heard via any audio device on your system!) and real-time recording facilities are similar in 'feel' to the professional version of ProTools. You'll need these to record and mix tracks representing the instruments and vocals, the number of which (16) should suffice for all but the most sophisticated of productions. A decent 'effects rack', plenty of loops, 60 virtual instrument sounds, templates and a metronome are provided too. Not so long ago, all of this would have been inconceivable at any price...


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This selection from Te Papa's collection of watercolours was drawn from the period when watercolour painting became established in England and reached its greatest sophistication in the genre of landscape painting.
Building upon the success of Te Papa's 2008 touring retrospective exhibition Rita Angus: Life & Vision and Jill Trevelyan's prize-winning biography, Rita Angus: An artist's life, Te Papa is very pleased to offer Rita Angus: Selected works to regional galleries.
This selection of drawings and prints from Te Papa's collection illustrates the influence of Italian ideas about art and artists that spread throughout Europe from the time of the Renaissance.
Be the detective. Meet the twisted suspects. Figure out who killed Professor Felix Splicer and what gruesome poisonous creature they used. Closed at Auckland Museum May 2012.
A selection of 26 works from Te Papa's collection toured South Island venues.
Mō Tātou - The Ngāi Tahu Whānui Exhibition told the story of the distinct and dynamic culture of the South Island's Ngāi Tahu people.
Rembrandt – The Experimental Etcher showcased twenty etchings by Rembrandt van Rijn (1606–1669) from the collection of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
140 works travelled and were shown in:- Dunedin (15/11/08 – 15/02/09)- Christchurch (07/03/09 – 05/07/09)- Auckland (01/08/09 – 01/11/09).
This international touring exhibition has now completed its international tour, having been seen by over 1.3 million people.
Jewelled was a journey through the richness and diversity of Pacific adornment – from Papua New Guinea to the Marquesas Islands, Hawai`i and New Zealand.
Where do burps come from? What makes a cut stop bleeding? Hundreds of questions about health were the focus of Body Odyssey.
This innovative presentation about New Zealand, created and managed by Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa), toured four cities in China between March and May 2007, going on display in major shopping malls to reach the widest possible audience.
On Location presented startling and iconic images from the files of New Zealand Geographic.
New Zealand on Ice celebrated 50 years of New Zealand's presence in Antarctica. It presented the challenges and achievements of the vital scientific exploration carried out in this awe-inspiring and hostile environment.
© Copyright Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington, New Zealand.


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Friday, March 9, 2012
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- Catherine said...
Welcome back Tania. I'm glad to hear that you are all safe and well and have been having a great time away camping. I had been wondering if you were all high and dry where you are. Enjoy your weekend. x
- March 9, 2012 at 10:26 AM
- Dee said...
welcome back!
i've missed your company too...:)
~d. - March 9, 2012 at 10:58 AM
- Kate said...
Oh how gorgeous.
I wondered what you guys were up to.
Lookimng forward to the pics and stories. x - March 9, 2012 at 11:07 AM
- mika said...
hope you had a great time down here - this spot looks beautiful!
- March 9, 2012 at 11:43 AM
- Kitty said...
Welcome back lovely lady.
Sounds like fun! I think it's high time we get ourselves a camper trailer. I miss being on the road.
I hope you settle back in easily and that washing pile disappears quickly too. - March 9, 2012 at 11:47 AM
- Gooseberry Jam said...
I was starting to think you must have forgotten your Blogger password! Glad to have you back hope you all had a wonderful time away, look forward to hearing more about it!
Have fun washing! :) - March 9, 2012 at 1:00 PM
oh glad you're home !! and safe !! wondered if you guys might've been affected by all the water - lucky you missed out ! Have missed your posts ! cant wait to see how you dealt with camping with 3 kids, lots of rain and the COLD !! :)
x - March 9, 2012 at 1:10 PM
- Ngo Family Farm said...
So glad you're back in this space! Hope your trip was lovely - its always good to be back home :)
-Jaime - March 9, 2012 at 2:19 PM
- Jode said...
Lovely to see you back...glad you didn't get caught in the floods!
- March 9, 2012 at 2:24 PM
- Tammi said...
You have been missed! Looking forward to hearing all about your travels :)
x - March 9, 2012 at 2:56 PM
- La joie d'apprendre! said...
Welcome back Tanya!!!
Happy for you :-) - March 9, 2012 at 3:08 PM
- Bungalowgirl said...
Welcome home, have missed your chirpy little posts every day. melx
- March 9, 2012 at 5:21 PM
- littlegreenvillage said...
Welcome back, hope you are refreshed after your trip..
- March 9, 2012 at 6:54 PM
- Vanessa said...
It's always nice to be home, isn't it.
- March 9, 2012 at 10:22 PM
- Kim H said...
Lovely to see you back! I hope the floods have been kind to your place. We've certainly had a lot of rain this past two weeks.
Looking forward to hearing all about your trip x - March 10, 2012 at 8:54 AM
- green tea and red nails said...
welcome home lovely lady! looking forward to hearing about your adventures!
- March 10, 2012 at 6:40 PM
- Christine said...
Welcome back! It's good to see you around again. :)
- March 11, 2012 at 11:08 PM