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By Tim Zimbawa From UnitingInvestors.org
This week's blog comes from a veteran landlord and property manager who tells his own story about why you need EXACT names on your leases.
Broker/Owner Z Austin Real Estate
You need exact names of ALL parties on a lease because awhile back I was misled by a prospective tenant who was a "Jr."
It was not his real name, but let's use John Jones Jr. as an example.
He did not put Jr. down on his application. Instead he put his father's social security number on the application. So John Jones Sr. basically was coming up on the reports and he had great credit. So I thought we were good to go.
Then, while I was working on the processing side, I ultimately caught it. Here is how I found out:
Some of the accounts on the credit report did not seem to match up exactly. Credit reports can certainly have errors from time to time. What actually got my attention was that I ended up seeing "Jr." on a pay check with his name. That is how I caught it.
While I have generally never had a problem with names on a lease, it is prudent to have as much information as you can.
The lease or rental agreement is the foundation of the landlord-tenant relationship, and there are certain lease terms that should be in every agreement you create or sign.
Get full exact names with middle initials if you can
Here are some things I use involving names and parties on the lease:
You have to have a list of tenants' names of course. But remember names should be completely spelled out. And remember that is both landlord and tenant names.
Have the tenant put in middle initials if you can get them.
Also be sure to get them to add any suffixes like Jr. III, IV, if they exist.
I was leasing one house to four individual people. I had everyone on the lease, and then one of them moves out. Before they go get another roommate to move in, be sure you are getting that name of the new tenant right away. You have to keep up with it.
Get as much information as you can
Get as much information as you can from each applicant because if you ever get into a default or collection situation, incorrect or incomplete names can come up and create an issue for you as a landlord.
By getting every tenants' signature, all signees become fully responsible for the payment of the lease and condition of the property, at least here in Texas. Your state may be different so be sure and contact your attorney.
Also there is always talk about children who are "adults."
Do you put all kids' names on a lease?
Standard protocol says you should have adults, 18-years-old or older, on the lease. I have a hard time putting all the kids' names on the lease.
If you have a mom and a dad and three kids and one of the kids is 18-years-old and still in high school, I always felt weird making that 18-year-old kid part of the lease. But that can be what the rules say – again check your state to be sure.
Now if you have an offspring who is working and not really supported by the parents living in the property that might be a different story. Or, if those parents were relying on that child's income to help them qualify for the rental then it would certainly be important to have that child on the lease.
Do you put pets' names on the lease?
Including pet names on a lease agreement is common aligns with best practices.
Also add whether the pet is neutered, color, breed, etc. I have seen how some property managers want to see a picture of the pet to ensure no shenanigans in this regard.
Stay up with who are roommates
It is definitely important to get all the names on the lease so you know who is responsible for payment.
Right now I have these four young adults renting one of my houses. They are all reasonable young adults.
However, I do not think any one of them could qualify on their own to rent the house, but all four together they are over qualified.
By getting every tenants' signature everyone becomes fully responsible for the payment of the lease and it just makes things go more smoothly for everyone.


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Sound clarity is something that everyone enjoys, especially when it comes to those intricate details in a song, or living-the-movie experience. Whereas most people are fine with their standard speakers, adding subwoofers takes the audio experience to a new level altogether. I will share the best 12 inch subwoofer I've tested.
Choosing the best 12 inch subwoofer can be quite challenging, especially when there are lots of options taking rounds in the market with near about same features but different price ranges.
Being a music enthusiast, I understand the difficulties one may face while choosing the appropriate subwoofer. So, I have piled up a list of my best 12-inch subwoofers to help you choose the right one according to your needs.
Best 12 Inch Subwoofer of 2018
|Frequency Hz
|Peak W
|MTX Terminator
Editor's Choice
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|Rockford Fosgate
Editor's Choice
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|Pioneer TS-W3003D4
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|Dual Electronics
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|Soundstream T5
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|Pioneer TS-W311D4
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|Kenwood KFC-W3016PS
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|Power Acoustik
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|Planet Audio
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|BOSS Audio
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|BBox Enclosure
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MTX Terminator – Best on the Market
An affordable solution to the lack of a decent bass in your music, the MTX Terminator is a subwoofer that is designed in every way to suit itself to your requirements.
It is built for its portability with adequate protection to compensate for the motion of a moving vehicle. They can endure well enough when fitted inside the trunk of a car.
Moreover, they are so light, you will find them remarkably easy to transport.
To resolve this issue, these speakers are built with Spider Plateau Venting. It is a cooling procedure that keeps the air surrounding the voice coil, fresh.
I have absolutely no complaints about the bass itself. It is a loud with a presence that is very impressive. It is built to add 2-ohm load to any amplifier that you connect with it.
I particularly liked the appearance of the product. It is simplistic with a class to it that will fit anywhere that you want.
These were my first pair of woofers and if you are just venturing into this field, it is a good product to start with.
- Lightweight
- Polypropylene dustcaps
- Spider Plateau Venting
- Maximum power is 1200 W
- Entry-level subwoofer
Final Verdict
Rockford Fosgate – Best for Deep Bass
This one is a more refined product, designed to thrill any experienced bass enthusiast.
Quite different from the MTX Terminator, it comes in a conical shape built with aluminum and dust cap. This is actually meant to increase the durability of your product.
At full power, it can dissipate heat up to degrees and keep the woofer cool. I was skeptical about playing the music at full volume for hours on end.
In fact, not just that, every angle of the product is built to endure heavy usage for a continuous period.
Beginning from the stitched tinsel leads that increase its resistance to being damaged by high current and heavy duty cycle to spider venting, it lasted for years before I had to replace it.
I could do the installation myself, which was a relief as I was short on time. It is remarkably easy to handle. The screws, instead of tightening the woofer to a fixed angle, can be adjusted if you require so.
Except for individual manufacturing defects, there is no such flaw in the design of the product. I would gladly term it the best bass woofer that I have used.
- 4-ohm amplification
- 1200 W peak power handling capacity
- Durable
- Adjustable mounting
- No such cons
Final Verdict
Pioneer TS W3003D4 – Best for Car
While we can use any other woofer for our car, as long as they are durable and portable enough, there is something about this sub that is built to be fitted to a vehicle.
Probably the most convenient quality about these woofers is that you can wire them according to your needs. You can wire them together at 4 or 1-ohm. Or, you can wire them separately at 2 or 8 ohms.
It does have a spider design that enhances its durability. It protects the woofers from getting damaged by the music itself. The bass is good enough, even if not the best that I have ever tried.
I personally feel that as it comes in a pair, it consumes a bit more space and is more difficult to handle at the same time. A single woofer or one that comes in a single enclosure is much easier to move around.
However, because you would be mounting these in a car, it would be a permanent fixture. So, that shouldn't be too much of a problem.
- Suitable for car
- 2000 W peak power level
- Frequency range from 20 to 80 Hz
- Spider design
- Not that portable
Final Verdict
To be fair, I have used woofers that are better, but this doesn't fall too short either. It is affordable, with a decent bass and can be mounted to your car.
It may not be that easy to carry as a single enclosure or conical woofer, but it requires less space at the same time.
Dual Electronics – Best Under $100
When I first came across this woofer, I fancied its electric blue and black combination. This truly looks like something that adds more aesthetic appeal to the ambiance, along with its bass.
Actually, this is the effect of the Illuminite bulb system that these woofers are designed with. It comes in an enclosed box with two chambers.
And if you get tired and want to listen to your music without hurting your eyes, just turn it off.
I found the acoustics to be really good for the price. The woofers have an acoustic chamber that is computer tuned and it adds to the sound output.
This makes for a good bass output at the same time. The latter is largely due to the fact the subwoofers are built in low Q.
The carpeted enclosure is well protected and durable. Further, being a single enclosure, it is easier to carry, but a little more difficult to install in your car as opposed to the Pioneer one.
The volume capability is pretty high in comparison to other products in this price range. However, I feel the peak power capacity to be lower than some of the other products that I have included in this article.
At the most, these woofers can handle1100 W power and the RMS power capacity is 600W.
- Illuminite lighting that can be switched off if needed
- Durable and well-protected
- Affordable
- Computer-tuned acoustic chamber
- Low power handling capacity
Final Verdict
This is certainly not the best of sub-woofers and that is evident. However, I wouldn't say no to a trial either. It works well and has good bass. But all this is limited by its lower price range.
Still, if you want to have good music but have a low budget, this is probably what you should look into.
Soundstream T5 – Best Under $200
I personally find conical shaped woofers more alluring on principle and this is another one that delivers more than its aesthetic appeal. It adds 2-ohms to the amplified music, which is pretty good if you consider the price.
On another brighter side, this woofer is durable and will last for years. I wasn't expecting it to work for more than a year, but it still sits in the corner of my game room, blasting the bass perfectly.
It has a resistance to overheating due to the molded polypropylene that is integrated into the paper-cone.
One thing I have noticed about this woofer is a wider range of frequency response. That is once again, an unexpected feature, but a positive one.
- Durable
- 2-ohm woofer
- Wide frequency response range
- Low peak power handling capacity
Final Verdict
I bought this specifically for a road trip and not for my home. While it wouldn't provide the beautiful music that fills an entire room, it will suffice on a lower scale.
Nevertheless, in its own capacity, it has a good bass and is a quality product.
Pioneer TS-W311D4 – Best for the Money
I couldn't resist adding another Pioneer product and having tried both out, I was more than impressed.
This woofer comes in a single piece and is shaped like a cone in a basket. That makes it easy to carry and easier to install in my opinion.
There is a certain rigidity in the design of the cone that adds to its durability. This is mainly due to the rigid dust cap and a combination of a drive cone and a single piece cone.
You can crank up the volume as much as you want without fearing that your woofer will break down.
It reduces the vibration that often interrupts the sound quality. This feature is also reinforced by the single basket design of the cone.
To add to its durability, it has an adequate amount of ventilation. This cools the woofer down and prevents damage from overheating due to loud volume and continuous use.
This is again another woofer in which, I found negligible flaws. If there are any, it should be not more than manufacturing defects.
- Spider assembly
- Ventilated woofers
- Single cone basket design
- Durable and rigid structure
- No such con
Final Verdict
I had every reason to like this product without any misgivings. It lasts longer than most speakers. It delivers a perfect bass.
It has a chic and compact design. And last but not the least, it is very affordable in spite of all these.
Kenwood KFC-W3016PS – Best for the Price
This is one of the beauties of Kenwood's Performance series Subs. It's a 12-inch 4-ohm subwoofer, which sports a textured heavy-duty polypropylene cone.
The cone is supported by a rubber surround so that the cone excursion gets accommodated.
With a maximum power handling of 400 watts RMS and a peak power handling of 2000 Watts, it is a reliable buy in case you want to set up the mood for a party, even during a long road journey.
Kenwood KFC has a Square array pattern which prevents the cone from warping even when heavy bass sounds are produced.
Together, they help to increase the mechanical durability and release the heated motor air from the back and the sides of the sub to keep it running perfectly for long duration sessions.
The frequency range of this subwoofer is around 27–300 Hz and it has a sensitivity of about 82 dB. With a sealed box volume of 1.25 cubic feet, this sub can be fitted into the audio system space of even the smallest of cars.
- High power handling
- Pocket-friendly price
- Good mechanical and thermal durability
- Sturdy design
- Comparatively low sensitivity
Final Verdict
The best thing about Kenwood KFC is that it takes the bass distinctly to your ears even when you are dozens of feet away from your car. Kenwood KFC might be the one for you if you don't want to cough a lot of cash on a subwoofer.
The sleek and contemporary design will seamlessly fit in your car, irrespective of the model.
Power Acoustik BAMF-122 – Best Car Audio
Just when we thought that subwoofers could not get any better, Power Acoustik introduced their BAMF series speakers which proved us wrong completely.
Manufacturer declares maximum power handling of 3500 watts and RMS power handling of 1750 Watts, but I've managed to get out only 1000W RMS in real tests.
3 inch 4 layer voice coils help to increase the power handling of this sub and also reduce the heat to a large extent. The voice coils are stitched-in which prevents potential damage.
This sub comes with an oversized motor structure that enhances the magnetic strength of the woofer more than expected.
The cones are made of Spruce tree pulp and have extended excursion foam surround for the perfect bass production, UV protection, and chemical protection.
The frame is non-magnetic and non-resonate to prevent external magnetic loss. Moreover, the high–temperature tolerance adhesives largely prevent thermal failures.
The 12-mm T-Yoke and top plate improve the lower frequency dynamics. The dual poly-cotton suspension helps to dampen unnecessary accelerations which consequently lead to that lull before the storm and a powerful roar.
- Huge motor structure
- Great balance of audio production
- Generation of high magnetic inertia
- UV and chemical protection
- Comparatively expensive
Final Verdict
Worried about the load that this sub can take? Then look no further because this sub is a winner when it comes to handling the audio load, working perfectly well even in extreme situations.
Moreover, the subwoofers are sturdily built and the deep bass it produces enhances your music listening experience manifold.
Planet Audio AC12D – Best for Sealed Box
Planet Audio designed its AC12D Anarchy subwoofer keeping in mind the different enclosures in which a subwoofer may be placed by the owner.
Suggested enclosure type is either a ported box or vented sealed box. Sporting dual 2-inch 4-ohm aluminum voice coils, this is a beast when it comes to bass production.
With a maximum power handling of 1800 watts and an RMS power handling of 900 watts, this sub is meant to rule the car.
The polypropylene injection cone with foam surround enhances the audio quality impressively.
- Small size
- Dual voice coils
- Reasonably priced
- Low sensitivity
Final Verdict
If you are planning to install a subwoofer in your spacious vehicle for great surround sound yet don't want to go rough on your wallet, Planet Audio AC12D is the one for you. This reasonably priced sub is a perfect choice for audiophiles like me who always love listening music at the highest volume.
Packed with some outstanding features and the customizable trim ring, these subwoofers can be installed with minimal effort.
BOSS Audio CXX12 – Best Subwoofer Speakers
I have a pair of these subwoofers installed in my RV, bought it as a replacement for my old subwoofers. It's been 2 years I have been using them and no major issue popped up so far.
You need to allow these subs enough time to break in otherwise the audio output would be horrible. A neighbor of mine setup this subwoofer to support his home theater system.
Initially, I deemed it a terrible idea but the sound blew me away. The deep bass sound fills the whole room, something most factory speakers aren't capable of.
- Deep, controlled bass
- Sound lovely at lows
- Easy to mount
- The sound tends to crack when you turn up the volume to the highest
Final Verdict
BOSS Audio is a far better alternative to factory speakers. Although it is mainly designed for cars, an open-air installation will almost give you the same thump and a clean bass.
The audio is distinct and soothing when you go low. At this price range, it is one of the best options you can have right now.
BBox Enclosure – Best 12 Inch Subwoofer Box
I strongly recommend using this box with any of subwoofers mentioned in my review.
This 12-inch dual vented subwoofer box supports multiple brands. Its closely-packaged design doesn't lend a big foothold, therefore, it can be easy fit into tight spots.
To improve the lows, I tried gluing the poly fill inside the enclosure before mounting the sub and amp.
Best 12 inch Subwoofer – Buyer's Guide
The subwoofer or specialized speaker is responsible for the experience. First introduced in 1960, the device was introduced to enhance the sound and bass response of home theater systems.
What Are Subwoofers for?
A subwoofer is the complete loudspeaker set that is dedicated to producing the low-pitched audio frequencies, also known as bass. The average frequency range of a standard subwoofer is about 20-200 hertz.
Subwoofers are made of one or more woofers that are mounted in the wooden loudspeaker enclosure.
If you want to spice up the audio system of your car, you can install a 12 inches subwoofer along with an amplifier and have a party inside the car!
The subwoofer is a significant part of the home theater system that, other than amplifying the audio quality of the speaker, also boosts the aesthetic appeal of your personal space.
What is Powered Subwoofer?
Subwoofers can serve a number of purposes, bass reflex, acoustic suspension, and more that contribute to the sound produced by the home theater system. Now, a subwoofer comes in two types, the passive subwoofer and the powered one.
The self-contained speaker is configured to match the frequencies of the woofer as both as encased in the same enclosure
Powered subwoofers are the general preference among customers for obvious reasons, more power better sound. Also, the powered subwoofer setup comes with a single cable connection from the home theater that allows better customization of sound.
The cable also connects the surround sound output source and reduces the load on the speaker considerably. All home theaters come with a pre-amp line output unit specially designed for a powered woofer.
What Is a Passive Subwoofer?
Passive subwoofers are the exact opposite of the active or powered subwoofer. For starters, they lack the amplifier and have to be connected to an external speaker for producing more sound.
These subwoofers are "passive" and need to be powered up by an external source, very similar to the traditional loudspeakers you find in the market.
The power requirements of the subwoofer are directly proportional to the size and scale of the device.
Now you can either directly connect the amplifier to the subwoofer via a speaker wire or connect the line output of the home theater system to the external subwoofer.
Passive subwoofers are usually custom-made, wall-mounted subwoofers, cube-shaped woofers or other compact setups are examples of passive subwoofers.
What Does an Active Subwoofer Mean?
An active subwoofer is basically a powered subwoofer, the exact opposite of the passive woofer system. Considered to be among the most common types of speakers found in the market, the active subwoofer doesn't require an external connection.
The device comes with an inbuilt amplifier that is installed in the framework for a better sound quality and bass effect.
As the amplifier and the woofer are encased in the same cabinet, there is no need for an external power source. The framework works wonderfully with the home theaters and sound systems.
Go for an active subwoofer if you want better, louder sound quality and a more pronounced bass effect.
Moreover, the active subwoofer is also a more cost-efficient option as you do not require all those extra cables and wires for connecting the power source.
What Is the Difference Between a Woofer and a Sub-Woofer?
There is not much of a difference between the woofer and subwoofer sound systems as both the devices are used to produce low-frequency sound waves.
Subwoofers are units that cover a small bass range of 20-200 hertz, the setup usually contains multiple woofers that are installed in a large speaker enclosure. While a woofer produces low-frequency sounds, the subwoofer concentrate on extremely small audio notes.
Subwoofers focus on a small part of the entire low-frequency sound spectrum.
Also, the subwoofers are better at moving large amounts of air and dealing with excessive pressure to emit sound waves at a low speed and frequency without compromising on the quality and volume of the sound produced.
Car owners usually install subwoofers to boost the audio quality of the speaker. Woofers, on the other hand, deal with a broader spectrum of low-frequency sound notes, therefore the sound produced by a woofer is not very impactful or thunderous.
What is a Subwoofer Box?
The sound quality and bass effect produced by a subwoofer don't just depend on the amplifier or the speaker attached to the framework.
The material and size of the enclosure also play a significant part in determining the audio frequencies produced. A strong, sturdy and tightly constructed enclosure is generally the best option for getting the optimum performance.
Without the enclosure, the sound emitted from the back of the speaker cancels out the low frequencies and bass. Now, different types of subwoofer boxes can create difference types of bass effects depending on the material used.
For instance, sealed boxes produce a deeper, richer and clearer sound that is not exactly boomy, but produces a strong impact nonetheless.
Ported boxes produce a more forceful bass and are best for heavy metal or rock music.
Bandpass boxes offer maximum slam as the speakers are mounted on dual chambers, one sealed and one with a port.
The enclosures are made of wood as it offers maximum air resistance and is capable of withstanding high pressure.
Front-firing VS Down-firing Subwoofers
The location of the subwoofers also plays an important role in determining the sound quality and performance of the device. The low-frequency sound notes aren't as affected by air pressure and are less directional than high-frequency sound waves.
You don't necessarily have to place the subwoofers in front of the speakers. However, if you want to place the device near the speaker, place the woofer in the front-firing placement.
In case you want it mounted on the corner wall or atop the side wall, it is best to place the subs on the down-firing side, the side driver delivers more bass and hence, a better performance.
Sealed VS Ported Subwoofers
Sealed enclosures are airtight and offer a tight accurate, clear bass effect. Also known as acoustic suspension setup, the enclosure doesn't allow any air to pass through.
The ported framework has unique vents that reinforce the bass produced. Ported subwoofers lack the punch that sealed enclosures offer. Both sealed and ported devices offer high-quality sound, sealed subwoofers are best for playing jazz, classical and other acoustic music.
For rock music lovers and hip-hop and EMD enthusiasts, a ported subwoofer design would be the most befitting choice.
Wired VS Wireless Subwoofer Kits
The subwoofers that come for cars are often wireless, while those that have to be installed with home theaters have to be wired. For a wired subwoofer, you'll need an additional cable for connecting the speaker to the receiver.
What Is a Blass Reflex Subwoofer?
A bass reflex subwoofer, also known as a ported or vented box subwoofer, has a port hole or vent cut into the cabinet section of the enclosure. From this hole a section of pipe is affixed to the port.
The port or cut in the framework enhances the efficiency of the woofer at low frequency sounds when compared to a sealed or boxed subwoofer.
The reflex port is a unique feature added to the bass reflex subwoofer that enables the production of lowest possible sound frequencies without compromising on the bass or quality. The port has some tubes or pipes mounted on the rear face of the enclosure.
In a bass reflex subwoofer, the rear of the speaker cone is routed through an open port that in turn reinforces the overall bass output of the device.
The ports set in the front and rear of the cabinet. They vary in depth and diameter depending on the scale and range of the speaker.
The bass reflex speakers curve the low frequencies of the sound spectrum and add the much-needed punch and power to the sound effect.
What Is a Subwoofer Pre-out?
Pre-out, in layman terms, means a setup where the audio waves will only send audio data to the subwoofer. It is a line-level output source where that doesn't have any power amplification.
Your subwoofer should have its own amplifier. The pre-out RCA ports set on the back of the enclosure receives only audio output signals and is connected only to a powered subwoofer.
Pre-outs produce a balanced line-out version of the same sound produced by the speaker.
What is Watts RMS?
RMS or root mean square is a power rating used to measure the rate of power that an amplifier can produce and a speaker can handle.
Usually used for measuring voltage or current, it is a statistical unit of measurement that gauges the magnitude of sound produced in the subwoofer.
Audio power is measured in watts. The amount of electricity that is received by the loudspeaker along with the efficiency of the speaker determines the audio power of the woofer.
Watt RMS in subwoofers refers to the peak point that the highest value of voltage will reach when in the waveform. In simple terms, the watt RMS is the continuous music or power a woofer can deliver.
RMS measurements are more accurate when compared with other units for determining the audio power of the subwoofer. It measures the maximum audio power a device can handle without damaging the speaker or distorting the sound produced.
What Is the Difference between RMS and Peak Watts?
Watt RMS and peak Watt happen to be the most common units of measurement when gauging the audio power of a speaker.
It is basically the maximum amount of power a subwoofer can handle for an instant without damaging the speaker or the enclosure. You need to look at both RMS rating and the peak powers of the woofer before you buy one.
How Many Watts Do You Need for a Car Subwoofer?
Car speakers are small and require a compact subwoofer usually eight to ten inches wide that produced enough sound without damaging the speaker or quality of the sound.
For a car, the best audio power range required for a subwoofer is about 450 to 900 watts if you install two subwoofers, each of 300 RMS watt ratings.
To Sum it Up
MTX Terminator is my personal pick of the best 12 inch subwoofer of the lot. The boom sound, tight and punchy bass topped with a classy, no-nonsense design- everything is in place. If you're constrained by budget, then Kenwood KFC deserves a glance.
For an audiophile like me, buying the right sort of subwoofers is of primal importance. Thus, sorting of products should be done on the basis of major criteria like sensitivity, suggested enclosure type, frequency range, and heating of the material.
Next time you head to the store to buy a sub, keep an eye out for these key areas and you are bound to pick the best 12 inch subwoofer for your requirements.


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It's right out of central casting.
That's what my American friend Anne told me before inviting me to what's become my favorite restaurant in Rabat and that I went to on a trip to the Moroccan capital this month.
Anne, then based in Morocco, took me to dinner the first time I visited the country to speak at a media conference.
A man in traditional garb carrying a lantern led the way through the maze-like alleys from the entrance of the médina, the old part of the city, to Dinarjat.
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A Hollywood scenario par excellence, as our guide knocked on an ornate wooden door. A hostess welcomed and escorted us into an old house transformed into a traditional restaurant.
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Funnily, I introduced my French friend Frédéric (whose wife is Moroccan) to that restaurant on my recent trip.
He, in turn, was keen on showing me Le Ziryab that I'd walked past on previous occasions but had not discovered.
A Dinarjat waitress came by with the requisite rose water and towels to wash our hands in a bowl before eating.
A look around and above reveals a warm, beautifully decorated interior with columns turning into arches engulfing an inner court furnished with divans, chairs and tables.
The outer rim also seats patrons in separate rooms, and a bar adorns one side of the establishment.
I found a similar setup at Le Ziryab, to which two colleagues and I were also led by a lantern-carrying guide on a different night of this trip to train Moroccan journalists, but the interior was a bit gaudier on the ground floor and starker looking up towards the ceiling.
Le Ziryab interior (Abu-Fadil)
What I ordered and shared at Dinarjat was a starter of pastilla, a flaky pigeon pie with almonds sprinkled with powdered sugar - a true delicacy.
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I avoided the assorted à la carte appetizers.
What my two colleagues and I got at Le Ziryab was a fixed menu that began with various vegetable platters and pastries stuffed with meats and other ingredients.
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Both evenings included live entertainment. Dinarjat has two musicians playing the oud (Arabic string instrument) and a hand-held drum.
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Le Ziryab has a trio performing on the oud, a drum and a violin who offered a wider repertoire of traditional and stylized tunes.
Le Ziryab musicians (Abu-Fadil)
The next course at Dinarjat was lamb couscous, washed down with good local beer and bottled water.
There was no dessert of sweet flaky pastilla with creamy milk and almonds as on an earlier journey, but a cup of sweet mint tea to help digest the rich meal.
Since Le Ziryab offered a fixed menu, there was no escaping the next platter, a very tasty but very filling lamb dish covered with tomatoes.
There was no menu from which to read the choices, only a wine list.
Le Zyriab lamb dish (Abu-Fadil)
We had ordered a bottle of local red wine and bottled water but the service was excessively slow.
Just when we thought we'd had our fill, the head waitress brought a huge platter of meat couscous to feed more than the two people who could eat it.
One member of our group was a vegetarian and had a separate version, also with an obscene quantity.
Le Ziryab couscous (Abu-Fadil)
What we didn't appreciate was the amount of food and not being advised on the restaurant's website that it was a fixed menu.
We invariably left a lot behind - a total waste - had no dessert or mint tea, and ended up paying a little fortune for that outing: $75 per person. Never again!
Once fully satiated from Dinarjat's epicurean delights at a more palatable $37 per person, our lantern-toting guide accompanied us out of the labyrinth and onto the main street near Rabat's impressive ramparts.
Entrance to Rabat's médina (Abu-Fadil)
Central casting indeed! I look forward to my next trip and to another meal at Dinarjat.
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Big Sean: Ariana Grande's Love Is Authentic & 'Special'— Dissing Naya Rivera?
The shade is real! Big Sean took a moment to gush over his girlfriend, Ariana Grande, in a new interview, but while doing so, he seemed to be dissing his ex, Naya Rivera. Check it out!
Big Sean isn't holding anything back! In a new interview, he revealed how he first fell in love with Ariana Grande, while also saying their relationship is "special" and he appreciates "every moment of it." But while he bragged about his current relationship, he seemed to be throwing major shade at his ex-girlfriend, Naya Rivera.
Big Sean Disses Naya Rivera & Gushes Over Ariana Grande Love: 'Complex' Interview
"[Ariana and I] started as friends. I'd never done that. Usually you meet a girl and then start dating. We always saw each other in the studio, and we'd talk about songs we were working on. It was cool to have a girl that I could talk to about my problems. I did that with her. It's not some fake-ass, inauthentic s*** when I say we were friends. This is something special and I appreciate every moment of it," Big Sean told Complex.
Obviously, Big Sean doesn't specifically name Naya Rivera, but it's pretty clear that he's saying his relationship with Ariana is nothing like he's ever experienced before. It's not "fake-ass, inauthentic s***." So does that mean his relationship with Naya was "inauthentic"? That seems to be what he's saying.
Another reason why Big Sean and Ariana Grande have a great relationship is because they know how to keep their long distance love alive.
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Handheld Week: Sony's Gambit, The PSP Retrospective
Here at Leviathyn I am dedicating this week to handheld gaming and all its ups and downs through gaming history. Portable gaming has been through a heavy evolution. Some may argue even moreso than home consoles. When you think about what he played on the dot matrix GameBoy and look at the PS Vita or the 3DS, it is absolutely astounding to see what we can do with technology. This week we're going to look into some retrospectives from Nintendo, Sony, and what devices like smartphones and tablets have to offer portable gaming.
Monday: The 3 Best Games for Each Handheld
Tuesday: The GameBoy Retrospective
Wednesday: Sony's Gambit: The PlayStation Portable
Thursday: The Smartphone and Tablet Uprising
Friday: Top Ten Handheld Games Ever
Saturday: The Forgotten Devices: Portable Nobodies
Yesterday we went into detail about Nintendo's history in the portable realm. From 1989 to 2011, we followed the GameBoy's evolution to the 3DS. Today, we look at Nintendo's biggest rival in handheld market: Sony. In 2004, Sony unveiled their first portable offering and tried to overtake Nintendo's DS showing at E3 that year. Just a month before E3, Sony showed the PlayStation Portable for the first time and it made headlines everywhere. The powerhouse portable was set to bring the finest graphics to hands and a slew of online features. A month later, Nintendo showed off the DS and the handheld race was off.
We know now that the DS had won the race. The market share and sales show that. However, it wasn't so cut and dry this time around. I talked about Nintendo's dominance in yesterday's article and how they crushed the competition. Sony didn't just disappear like the others. They stuck around and made the best with what they had. How did that work out for them? Sony has sold over 70 million PSP's worldwide. Sure, that's eclipsed by the DS' 151 million stats but no one had come this close to Nintendo before. Sony's sales and progress with the PSP is nothing but a success. You can't say they failed at all except in market share. The PSP succeeded in giving consumers an alternative that was supported and didn't die out. While Nintendo continued their dominance of a kid-friendly, family-support lifestyle, Sony captured the more mature audience though kids had plenty to find on those shelves as well. With over 750 games for the PSP, the system did very well with developers and gave gamers plenty of choice in their purchases.
Games weren't the only strong suit for Sony's PSP. The system had "apps" that allowed users to download more off the PlayStation Network, use Skype to call friends, listen to music, watch videos, view galleries of photos, and much more. The PSP was a media machine just as much as a gaming one. Sony has always been known to place existing tech within new stuff. They mix and match all the time. The PS1 could play CD's. The PS2 could play DVD's. The PSP took advantage of Sony's Memory Stick Pro format and brand new UMD media. The UMD didn't last outside of the PSP, though. Sony tried with movies but they died out just a couple years after release. It was the Mini Disc fiasco all over again. Sony themselves even tried to get rid of the UMD drive in the PSP with a remodel late in the system's lifetime.
The PSP saw plenty of remodels, just like Nintendo's systems. Over the lifetime of Sony's handheld, we saw four different models after the original. We had the Slim, 3000, Go, and the more recent E1000. The Slim basically took the bulk out of the PSP just as the DS Lite did the same. The 3000 added a built-in microphone and better color density to the screen. The E1000 takes functions out of the PSP to reduce costs and become just a handheld gaming system. No Wi-Fi and a mono speaker were among the changes done to make the E1000 cheaper. However, the PSP Go was the most radical change. The system took a slide mechanism to make the design not as wide. Also, they took out the UMD drive and made the Go completely download friendly by adding a flash-based memory inside. This didn't go over well. Sony didn't offer a way to get UMD games to be downloaded so all your bought discs were useless if you switched to the Go. That didn't sit well with gamers and so the Go leads an obscure life.
We also saw plenty (and when I say that, I mean plenty) of Collector's Edition system bundles that came with games, memory sticks, cases, and movies. This led to many special colors or themed PSP's out in the wild that marked you as different among the other buyers. We've had bundles for Final Fantasy, Metal Gear, Monster Hunter, God of War, Star Wars, and much more. Sony even tried to capture more female gamers with a special Hannah Montana lilac-colored PSP. Perhaps the best bundle was released only in Japan. One of the most looked for versions of the portable is the Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII bundle. Japan received numerous exclusive editions of the handheld, some of them being the best ones. Ugh, I really wanted that Crisis Core one.
Even with all this tech, the PSP was known for its great selection of games. They are the reason why we bought the thing in the first place. Games make consoles. This is just simple fact. The PSP had plenty to choose from, even at launch. With 17 games on the shelves on opening day and 11 that came during the launch window, the PSP was off to a great start. It had to be a good launch to support the price tag, though. The price of admission to PSP-land was $249, which was a full hundred higher than Nintendo's DS. Even with that disadvantage, Sony still saw good numbers selling out launch allocations in many regions of the world. The trend of good games and sales wouldn't end at the launch, though. Throughout the PSP's lifetime we saw classic portable games such as the Monster Hunter Freedom series, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII, Daxter, Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops and Peace Walker, Grand Theft Auto Stories series, Dissidia: Final Fantasy, and plenty more. While Monster Hunter proved to be the PSP's killer series, the other big named titles held their own on the charts.
Not everything was clear skies and picnics over here at PSP-land, though. Hackers were able to break the PSP's code and put it online in 2005 which resulted in many customed "firmwares" that allowed people to exploit hidden features or add their own to the PSP. Sound cool? Sure, it would be awesome to play SNES and Genesis game on the PSP but it didn't stop there. Soon, hackers were able to make the custom firmwares able to allow the system to play PSP games off the memory stick using an ISO file. This ran rampant as players would buy a PSP, hack it, and just download games to play for free. This resulted in developers being weary to spend the time and effort on games for the system. The PSP saw a huge drought of games during a time that made it almost seem dead. Finally, Sony took to marketing and damage control that resulted in a new push of games but the piracy was still an issue. With every stable firmware release, Sony would try and defeat ways that hackers could exploit the system but it never really worked. The only way to stop it would be to rewrite the entire source code but then the PSP wouldn't be the PSP anymore, would it?
The piracy issue really hurt the system here in America. The drought turned away prospecting buying and more and more current owners felt that the lack of effort on the system meant that they should just pirate. In other regions, like the Europe and Asia, the PSP stayed strong and sold very well. Monster Hunter continued to dominate and get the PSP to the top of many consecutive hardware sale charts.
Still, Sony saw great success in the handheld market. There was no reason to leave. In January of 2011, the 'NGP' was announced and shown off for the first time. The successor to the PSP would wow gamers with its screen size, two analog sticks, touch capabilities, and online features. It would be at E3 that year that Sony would announce the true name of the system and get rid of the NGP code name. The PS Vita was born and would breathe new life into the portable console realm by offering graphics that could rival even the best of the PS2 titles and give a little touch of PS3 in your hands. With two touch interfaces, two analog sticks, and a 3G modem inside the Vita was set to be one of the most feature-filled and highest performing devices ever for portables. The system released in America in February of 2012. Did it live up to the hype?
Yes, it did. The Vita's launch could arguably be called the best system launch in gaming history. With over 20 games on opening day and more than 10 arriving during the launch window, the Vita had plenty to offer to gamers. In fact, for my purchase, I wound up with nine games for my launch. That is the most I ever had for a new system. My buying habits aside, the Vita's range of games made it look like a fantastic addition to any gamer's possession. However, the sales after launch don't add up. The Japanese launch saw great numbers but quickly let up. Why? The launch titles and offerings didn't really appeal to the Japanese audience. When you lead the system with Uncharted, you should know that you won't have the line-up at stores like you want. Sony didn't cater to the audience there at all. The slow sales should come at no surprise due to the games available.
However, in America and Europe, the games appeal to a wide variety of people. The launches in those regions did very well but once again we saw a drop off. Shortly after March began, the game releases and PSN content slowed to a crawl and we were beginning that oh-so lovely drought just before E3. I'm sure Sony has plenty in store for buyers at this E3 and time will only time how well the Vita does in comparison to not only the 3DS but also the PSP.
Sony has seen much love and success with portables. You can expect that they'll be around in the market for quite some time and I can't see the Vita being the last we'll see of their handheld offerings. The company has hit a lot of roadblocks lately but we've heard that their PlayStation hardware and software divisions weren't affected. Sony was able to take a grasp of the portable realm and gain a foothold against Nintendo. They may not be first place but you can't count them out. That is an achievement on its own. Nintendo's dominance of the portable world doesn't look so stable as it once did. The PlayStation brand is here to stay and the competition will continue making handhelds better.
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"The launch titles and offerings didn't really appeal to the Japanese audience"
Whats the slow US sales excuse? The games didnt appeal to them?
I dont buy that nonsense
Also all systems were hacked, that wasnt a psp exclusive issue
I do have other issues with this article but I love the psp so I dont care


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Our Menu
Our sandwiches are served on freshly baked local artisanal breads. Items labeled "R/GF" can be requested Gluten Free by substituting GF bread for $1.50 (220 cal).
Nam's Charity Chicken
Banh Mi – R/GF
Vietnamese-style Mary's free range chicken, lemongrass relish, Asian pickled slaw, cilantro, sweet chili sauce, chili aioli (570 cal) on toasted soft roll (340 cal)
Nam Harrison is a ten-year-old schoolmate of our Co-Founders' daughter. Adopted from Vietnam, he wants to help give back. A portion of the proceeds from every sandwich sold will go to help Nam's family build a primary school in rural Vietnam.
Summer Heirloom BLT
Scarborough Farm's heirloom tomatoes, nitrate-free Applewood smoked bacon with habanero honey, Sir Kensington's mayonnaise, arugula (560 cal) on toasted buckwheat (320 cal)
Mendo's Smokehouse
Tempeh Sandwich – V
BBQ house-smoked organic tempeh, mustard pickle slaw, tomatoes, pickled red onions, vegan aioli (670 cal) on toasted ciabatta (260 cal)
Chef's Pick
We love keeping our menu dynamic, so in addition to our seasonal sandwiches we also give you a rotating special driven by our Chef's latest inspiration! Click on the "Weekly Specials" button to learn about this week's offering (and sign up for our newsletter so you'll never miss out)!
Classics mendo style
The Farm Club – R/GF
shaved, roasted turkey breast, smashed avocado, nitrate-free Applewood smoked bacon, herb aioli, tomatoes, Scarborough Farm's greens, pickled red onions (440 cal) on Mom's seeded whole wheat (320 cal)
A Sandwich
Study of Heat – R/GF
shaved, roasted turkey breast, smoked gouda, smashed avocado, chili aioli, jalapeno relish, tomatoes, romaine lettuce (420 cal) on panini-pressed rustic white (320 cal) side of salsa quemada by request (20 cal)
*Ask your server how to make it completely cool or daringly hot!
Modern Tuna
"Almost Melt" – R/GF
Fishin' Families sustainable pole & line caught premium yellowfin tuna with fresh herbs, celery, farmhouse cheddar, vegan aioli, bread & butter pickles, red onions, tomatoes, Scarborough Farm's greens (670 cal) on panini-pressed buckwheat (320 cal)
Mario's Caprese – R/GF
Di Stefano fresh mozzarella, marinated red peppers, basil pesto, Scarborough Farm's greens, balsamic glaze drizzle (600 cal) on ciabatta (260 cal)
The Hot Italian – R/GF
caramelized nitrate-free Creminelli salami and nitrate-free honey ham with provolone, spicy olive-mustard giardiniera, romaine lettuce, herb aioli (680 cal) on panini-pressed ciabatta (260 cal)
Chicken MBP – R/GF
shaved, roasted Mary's free range chicken breast, Di Stefano fresh mozzarella, marinated red peppers, basil pesto, Scarborough Farm's greens, balsamic glaze drizzle (450 cal) on ciabatta (260 cal)
foodie favorites
"Not So Fried"
Mary's Chicken
shaved, roasted Mary's free range chicken breast topped with Mendo's krispies, herb aioli, mustard pickle slaw, tomatoes, pickled red onions (640 cal) on toasted ciabatta (260 cal) with a side of our chipotle BBQ (80 cal) or mustard pickle remoulade (120 cal)
Peruvian Steak
Sandwich – R/GF
spicy aji amarillo marinated steak with Oaxacan cheese, herb aioli, red onions, tomatoes, shredded romaine (520 cal) on pressed torta bun (310 cal)
+ avocado $1 (80 cal)
Mendo's Original Pork
Belly Banh Mi – R/GF
our Chef's playful take on the popular Vietnamese sandwich with braised, caramelized pork belly, housemade pickled daikon & carrots, cilantro, cucumbers, jalapenos, chili aioli (540 cal) on panini-pressed ciabatta (260 cal)
Prosciutto & Mary's
Chicken – R/GF
Creminelli prosciutto & roasted Mary's free range chicken breast with Di Stefano fresh mozzarella, crushed honey roasted almonds, basil pesto, balsamic glaze drizzle, tomatoes (580 cal) on panini-pressed ciabatta (260 cal)
Steak BLT on
Pretzel – R/GF
carved steak with balsamic glaze drizzle, nitrate-free Applewood smoked bacon, romaine lettuce, roasted tomatoes, herb aioli, red wine onions (530 cal) on toasted pretzel roll (340 cal)
vegan for all
Seasonal!Mendo's Smokehouse
Tempeh Sandwich – V
BBQ house-smoked organic tempeh, mustard pickle slaw, tomatoes, pickled red onions, vegan aioli (670 cal) on toasted ciabatta (260 cal)
Quinoa Chickpea
Burger – V
quinoa chickpea patty, spicy Chao tofu cheese, beet 1000 island, butter lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, bread & butter pickles (550 cal) on a plant-based brioche bun (210 cal)
Vegan Banh Mi – R/GF, V
organic marinated, baked tofu with vegan aioli, sweet chili sauce, housemade pickled daikon & carrots, cucumbers, jalapenos, cilantro (390 cal) on panini-pressed ciabatta (260 cal)
Falafel Wrap – V
quinoa chickpea falafel, Mendo's classic hummus, vegan tzatziki, chermoula sauce, grape tomatoes, shredded romaine, julienned cucumbers, pickled red onions (790 cal) on a panini-pressed whole wheat tortilla (220 cal)
Salads come with 1/2 Whole Wheat Tortilla (110 cal).
Items labeled "R/GF" can be requested Gluten Free (we will omit the whole wheat tortilla on the side).
Avocado & Quinoa
Superfood Ensalada – R/GF
chopped romaine, curly kale, quinoa & millet, housemade superfood krunchies, black bean, roasted corn & jicama succotash, red onions, cilantro, cotija cheese, grape tomatoes, avocado (400 cal)
with chipotle vinaigrette (250 cal)
+ shaved, roasted Mary's free range chicken breast $3 (110 cal)
Save Drake Farm's
Salad – R/GF
shaved, roasted Mary's free range chicken breast, Herbes de Provence marinated Drake Family Farm's goat cheese, pink lady beets, green apples, dried cranberries, crushed honey roasted almonds, red onions, Scarborough Farm's greens, chopped romaine (620 cal) with citrus vinaigrette (240 cal)
The Impossible
Taco Salad – V
plant-based chorizo-spiced Impossible Burger meat, housemade superfood krunchies, chopped romaine, curly kale, black bean, roasted corn & jicama succotash, red onions, cilantro,
grape tomatoes, avocado (420 cal) with house vegan cashew chipotle ranch (240 cal)
Mama Chen's Chinese
Chicken Salad
shaved, roasted Mary's free range chicken breast, napa cabbage & kale slaw with carrots & bean sprouts, chopped romaine, scallions, cilantro, toasted cashews, crispy wontons (420 cal) with mustard sesame dressing (240 cal)
(The Vegetarian Chinese Salad – Try it with organic marinated, baked tofu instead! (750 cal) Or ask how to make it vegan! (610 cal)
Mary's Chicken
Cobb Salad
shaved, roasted Mary's free range chicken breast with balsamic glaze drizzle, chopped romaine, Scarborough Farm's arugula, nitrate-free Applewood smoked bacon, crumbled blue cheese, avocado, grape tomatoes, red onions, hard boiled egg (500 cal) with mustard vinaigrette (190 cal)
Asian Spring Roll Salad – R/GF
shaved, roasted Mary's free range chicken breast, carrot and zucchini noodles, red cabbage, red onions, mint, toasted cashews, spicy Fresno chilis, Scarborough Farm's arugula, chopped romaine, fried shallots (360 cal) with peanut satay cilantro-lime vinaigrette (260 cal) Go Vegan! Substitute our organic marinated, baked tofu in place of the Mary's chicken! (710 cal)
The Modern
Caesar 2.O – R/GF
curly kale, chopped romaine, housemade superfood krunchies, shaved Grana Padano cheese, red onions, grape tomatoes, avocado (290 cal) with classic Caesar dressing (340 cal)
+ shaved, roasted Mary's free range chicken breast $3 (110 cal)
The Sophisticated Chicken &
Prosciutto Salad – R/GF
Creminelli prosciutto & shaved, roasted Mary's free range chicken breast, roasted vegetables, Di Stefano fresh mozzarella, crushed honey roasted almonds, marinated red peppers, red onions, grape tomatoes, Scarborough Farm's greens, chopped romaine (550 cal) with basil pesto balsamic vinaigrette (230 cal)
Kid's Menu
Toasted "Kid Friendly" Bread. Bread not toasted by request. Kids' sandwiches come with a side & drink. Add herb mayo and/or yellow mustard by request.
PB & Local Jelly
Natural, Creamy Peanut Butter & Coldwater Canyon Provisions' Award Winning Strawberry Jam (460 cal)
Nitrate-Free Creminelli Salami & Provolone
(480 cal)
Nitrate-Free Honey Ham & Provolone
(430 cal)
Cheddar Cheese Quesadilla
(410 cal)
Turkey & Cheddar
(380 cal)
Grilled Cheese with Cheddar
(330 cal)
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutritional advice, but calorie needs vary. Additional nutritional information available upon request. Ingredients are subject to availability; a suitable substitution may be made if necessary. Although efforts are made to avoid cross contact of allergens, we cannot guarantee that food items will not inadvertently come in contact with one another during preparation


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Diocesan choir is composed of singers who enjoy ministering the gift of music for special masses held within our diocese. We are the music ministry for the Rite of Election Mass, the Chrism Mass, and any Ordinations, Farewells, etc.
The choir is directed by Colleen Murphy-Beresh, accompanied by Pam Pander - piano, Ken Neitz - organ and various professional musicians from the community.
New members are always welcome!


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When your sister dies too soon, everything is harder all the time.
I'll just start with that to explain the first part of the title of my blog post.
I've been crying for a while now, tonight. Part of it is just release from a stressful, cold, busy week here in Belfast. The work is not hard. The weather is not that bad (and I was prepared for it). My schedule is not outrageous compared to some shoots I've been on. But all together + a touch of homesickness + time difference + grief = it's all exponentially harder. It's unexpected and surprising, this burst of tears and sobs. Maybe it's just my day off and I'm letting it all go, after working most of the day, to prepare, to gird my loins, for the week to come. Who knows. Maybe I just needed a great sobbing cry and it would have happened no matter where I was, no matter what was going on.
Here's a funny thing. I wouldn't have shared this much detail directly with Jen and yet I would have shared some of this with her and she would have been supportive and said helpful things, even if they were sort of just platitudes. Hard to explain how sisters are. Every sister relationship is so different, even within one multi-marriage family.
You know what is hardest about being on location without husband or friends nearby? You miss hugs. But somehow, within a week or so, you find one or two people on set, on the crew, who you can hug every day and it's not weird. It's like emergency rations of affection. The video playback woman, Grace, is one of my hug-buddies. So are Paul and Amie on stunts. Great people all. Thank the the gods for them. Gemma too, when she's here, but she's always on a different set, preparing when we are shooting. I'm grateful for my hug-buddies. I don't know how I'd make it without them. And it's not even that long of a shoot.
Then there is the internet.
I started this job with some blog posts about our location scouts and had to take them down because they were a bit too much information for the wonderfully passionate group of fans surrounding this project. Because of that, I started to read a few of their blogs and am having a lot of fun with it. There is one blog that has almost daily updates and I love reading about what I may or may not have been doing during my work day. It's great. And from that blog, I have gotten many new twitter followers. I have made it clear they will be disappointed by my tweets and blog posts from now on (in regard to the project), but still they are there and they interact with me and you know what? It's awesome. Two of them have even sent me HILARIOUS safety graphics and I posted them this week. I feel like, even though I have a very small part on this project (and those of you who KNOW me know exactly how I feel about this small part), these new fans/followers have kind of become friends. Paul and his 3 year old daughter in particular have been so kind and funny and supportive. When I tweeted that I hated the world and everyone in it today, he sent a supportive and funny tweet back in response. When I said how much I appreciated his and his daughter's support and even more so because we'd never even met, he sent me a picture of his daughter giving me two thumbs up. It made me burst into happy sad tears again. What a crazy wonderful thing this "social media" is.
Then there is Dor who is now on Twitter and who sends me emails with LOLcats in them. My other dear sister Dorian. Thank all the gods for her too.
And I'm listening to Green Day. Billie Joe and Tre and Dirnt are sort of helping. If only I had drumsticks right now, I would be in great shape.
My clothes are laid out for heavy weather tomorrow. It's 8:30 and I have to be up at 5. I'll be going to bed soon. I'm exhausted.
Posted on November 01, 2009 at 12:41 PM in Family, grief, lolcats, Series of Tubes, Things that suck, Travel, weather, Web/Tech, work | Permalink | Comments (8) | TrackBack (0)
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A few weeks ago I joined Sarah at the WordPress Word Camp LA at LMU. I went more for the content than the tech stuff as I use mostly Typepad (though Metblogs is WordPress). The thing I was the most excited about was that Ben Huh was one of the speakers.
Ben Huh of I Can Has Cheezburger fame. Ben Huh my internet rock star!
Word Camp had only a few hundred participants and each talk took place in a classroom on the LMU campus so it was quite intimate. Ben's talk did not disappoint! He had great things to say about simplicity and doing things on the cheap. Very very smart stuff. Some great quotes from his presentation:
Human nature has a tendency to admire complexity but reward simplicity.
Complexity has an inverse effect on your business's ability to scale.
I was fully inspired to continue keeping it simple and fun on Safety Graphic Fun.
He took questions and mine was the last one. I asked "Where did you get that awesome t-shirt?!" He was quite pleased that I asked and said you can find it on Threadless. (I might need to buy that for a few friends...) If you have no idea what the heck that shirt is all about, you clearly have a full time job and kids and a life. This shirt is a beautiful dovetailing of two internet memes. The first is one of my all time favorites: Keyboard Cat. And the second part of the shirt is original Three Wolves Shirt on Amazon with the famous review. Stroke of internet meme genius, that shirt!
After the talk, I met Eric, the original originator of I Can Has Cheezburger. He's from Hawaii originally so we talked about where we went to high school (Radford for him) and other Hawaii stuff. He lives in LA now, working on a new venture (didn't say what). I then shook Ben's hand and thanked him for his great talk and Sarah kindly took the above picture for me. I also gave them both my Safety Graphic Fun business cards so they could see how they have inspired me.
It was a great day with some other great talks and great ideas. Thanks to Sarah for asking me to go!
Posted on September 25, 2009 at 09:24 AM in Fun, Inspiration, lolcats, Series of Tubes, Web/Tech | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)
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See Part 1 of this story here.
At Blogger Prom, I ended up having a fun conversation with a woman who does PR for a beverage company and they had brought Newcastle Brown Ale to the Prom. Newcastle is one of my favorite beers. We followed up after the prom in emails "nice to meet and chat" etc. She then asked if I wanted to try Newcastle's new summer ale sometime and I said yes, but before we could arrange a meet up, they had run out of the summer ale (it was a trial run). Oh well. But then she asked if she could send me some CocaCola products in the new aluminum cans to try out. Well sure! I'm a loyal Diet Coke fan, why not?
So this week in the mail I got these:
Sweet little 8.5 ounce bottles of Coke, Diet Coke and MY ABSOLUTE CURRENT FAVORITE Coke Zero. I've already drunk the Diet Coke and Coke Zero, I'll give the regular coke to Kurt or to his mom as regular coke is way too sweet for me.
How can you not love free stuff?
Ah, but I hear some of you: it's not really free because you are shilling for Coke and for The Gap now. Well, I have no problem with saying I love something when I do. I've shopped at the Gap ever since I moved to LA 25 years ago (cuz there wasn't any such thing as "the Gap" on Maui). And my relationship to Coca Cola goes all the way back to Tab and Fresca. (Man I LOVE Fresca! Add some vodka and lime juice, and damn you have a fine cocktail.)
All through high school I drank diet coke probably twice a day. Diet Coke for breakfast and a Diet Coke and a twix for a snack on the drive home. As Diet Coke became more mainstream, Tab was being edged out. But one of my friends at Seabury, we'll call her Tabitha as another friend called her back then, was not going to let Tab go. She never switched and to this day I believe she's still a die hard fan of Tab.
When Coke Zero came out, I gave it a try and loved it. It's my zero calorie beverage of choice now, though I'm happy to have a DC if the CZ is not available. I haven't seen the aluminum bottles in stores yet (haven't really been looking) but I did notice new smaller plastic bottles of DC and CZ. Normally you can only get 16oz plastic bottles, but now there are (I think) 12 oz bottles.
In the summer of '06 when I was spending much of my days getting to know Paddy and living online while sitting in a F U N K Y movie location in Mexico City (oh and working too), we would have our Diet Coke breaks. You'd have to ask the catering guys to get a diet coke because they weren't just sitting around in coolers like they are on set in the US. It felt awkward to "order" a Diet Coke from them, but after a while you sorta got used to it. They would bring it in a nice glass with ice and lime. YUM. Paddy and I, to this day, wax nostalgic about CLETUS and their Diet Coke deliveries.
Oh dear, I have gone on and on, haven't I? Well, that's a blogger for you.
I am loving my online life and experience. I get excited to meet new people and try new things and I appreciate free stuff to try. Why not?
Posted on August 28, 2009 at 10:18 AM in Blogs, Food and Drink, Fun, Love that!, personal history, Things that rock, Web/Tech | Permalink | Comments (3) | TrackBack (0)
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I've been blogging in various ways since October 2005. Not very long compared to some, longer than a lot of others. But only in the last six months to a year has my online life really started to be more than just me writing down what I'm feeling or doing. This comes with the whole "Social Media" boom of Facebook going uber mainstream (not just for college kids) and Twitter exploding all over the place.
And I LOVE IT!
Lots of people who are not online as much as I am might think it is a lonely place to be. One person in front of a monitor and keyboard, silently typing away into the virtual ether. Wrong and wrong. If you interact on Facebook and Twitter and comment often on people's blogs and websites, you start making friends fast. And with new friends come unexpected benefits.
I started my book blog in 2005. I start this blog in the summer of 2006 while in Mexico City (oh that's why it's called what it is). In 2006 I also started living on line in earnest, reading blogs and websites with great regularity and commenting often. One of those sites was LA Metblogs and when they said they were looking for new writers in 2007, I applied and was asked to join up! Through Metblogs I've met an amazing array of brilliant funny people. I started the Classic Eats series last fall and have met even more fun people in real life as we eat our way across LA. One person I met was Caroline on Crack and because of her, I got invited to Blogger Prom earlier this summer.
With Twitter going great guns, I met new friends there, online, many of whom were also going to Blogger Prom. So the night of the great event, I ended up meeting The Slack Mistresses, Be The Boy, Lisa of 1 Good Foot, and Kim Prince of House of Prince in real life! And OMG what a great time we all had. Plus Blogger Prom was a completely free event -- free food, free cocktails and tons of give aways, plus a huge goody bag full of great stuff. All FREE.
Not long after that glorious evening, I got an invite from Nina, aka The Slack Mistress, to come to a Gap Jeans Born To Fit party. I wasn't exactly sure what this was all about, but I was told I would get a free pair of jeans and who says no to a free pair of jeans or to Nina? Not me. Plus it would be chance to meet more online peeps.
The party was at the Gap Pop Up Store on Robertson (it's open until Sept. 27, read more about it here.) and was completely private to our group. There was free valet parking, to start (nice!) and when you walked in a Gap representative greeted you with a coupon for your free jeans and other info about their pop up store. Then a guy offered me cocktails so I said yes to Sangria, thanks! And another gentleman offered lovely pu-pus. This was already great! While I was talking to Lisa (of 1 Good Foot), I saw a woman walk in and I recognized her instantly -- GINA! Holy cow. We'd been twitter friends and there she was. FUN.
Then it was time to browse the jeans. I think there were only about 15 women there to try on jeans and three or four Gap sales people to help you find your perfect fit. I worked with a nice young gentleman who knew his jeanery and suggested a few different styles to try. I went into the fitting room with a few pairs and settled on the Long and Lean style in a size 14. But the 14 was a touch big (yay) so the nice young gentleman suggested the 12s. I was unsure but gave it a go. I put the 12s on and they seemed a skosh small, but when I walked out, a couple of the ladies who were there said, "oh yes, they look great!" and I was still a bit unsure. The nice guy helping me also said he thought they looked perfect. I hemmed and hawed a little, asking are you sure? He said, and I quote:
I changed back to my clothes and poked around, trying on a few shirts and sweaters then put a purple t-shirt on my to-go pile. Then we all socialized a bit more, having a few more drinks and snacks. When it was time to go, I paid for my shirt, got my bag of clothes and hugged and kissed my new friends good-bye and left. Total cost for the evening? $22. I got cocktails, dinner, new jeans, new shirt and free parking for $22. If I hadn't have bought the shirt, it would have been $2 total. NICE!
Nina got to host this awesome shindig because she was contacted by a Gap representative who found her through her blog. ONLINE.
Am I getting through to you yet about life online? How about this: Remember that Sarah was on the Oprah Winfrey show because a producer found her Mar Vista Mom blog and she and three neighbors got rooms redesigned by Nate Berkus for free.
Good. I'm going to finish my little story about bloggy life and free stuff in the next post. Stay tuned!
Posted on August 28, 2009 at 09:53 AM in Blogs, Food and Drink, Friends, Los Angeles, Series of Tubes, Things that rock, Web/Tech, Weblogs | Permalink | Comments (3) | TrackBack (0)
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Posted on August 04, 2009 at 10:56 AM in Family, Holidays, Love that!, Mass Transit, photography, Things that rock, Travel, Web/Tech | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0)
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For those of you who don't follow me on Twitter (@Kulia), I live-tweeted our trip up on the Coast Starlight from Union Station (also called LAX) to Seattle.
For those of you who don't know what Twitter is, it's like micro-blogging. You can only use up to 140 characters per post. You can upload photos to add to each tweet that links to where your images live. I took a photo for almost every tweet so please click the little link where indicated to see the visual.
Here is Day One, Saturday July 25, starting at 9:00 am:
We've arrived at the station! (click for picture)
LOTS of people in line for the Surfliner to San Diego. We don't have a track assignment for the Coast Starlight yet. Coffee.
Union Station (LAX) is lovely as ever. (click for picture)
My 91 year old mom in law just commented on how people use to dress up to travel. I'm in shorts. Hmmm
On board! (click for picture)
We're off!! Adios LA!
First stop! The back side of Van Nuys is not as pretty as you want. (click for picture)
Waiting for the coffee to be ready (click for picture)
Tunnels through Simi Valley, but lively rocks when we are out of the tunnel
*lovely* rocks
And now champagne!! (click)
Stop #3 Oxnard. Our lunch rez is in 1/2 hour. (click)
There's a place to eat in Oxnard near the train station called A Burger. Not THE burger. Just A.
Dining car! (click)
Santa barbara station - smoking stop (click)
Stopped south of SLO waiting for a freight train to pass. (click)
In the parlor car. (click)
Near pismo... (click)
Stop #5 San Luis Obispo (click)
At SLO we could step outside for a few minutes. Gorgeous day! (click)
Did I mention they have a movie theater on the train? Dude! (click)
Up and over the hill to Paso Robles. (click)
I also love seeing the original parts of cities and towns, the old Main or Front streets near the train stations.
Stop# 6 Paso Robles. Best picture I could get at this sweet small station. (click)
Also, watching Kurt tidy up a script-entertaining as he mouths words and gestures through the dialog.
Dining car just as we are arriving at Salinas (click)
Train is going through Watsonville which is right near where my sister lived. Suddenly feeling quite sad.
Didn't have my camera out but there was a multi screen drive in theater with lots of cars pulled up and getting ready to watch at San Jose
Post dinner diversion (click)
Sun going down as we pull into San Jose. (click)
Beds are made, teeth are brushed, just need jammies! (click)
That ended Day One of our trip. Next post -- Day Two!
Posted on August 04, 2009 at 07:39 AM in Family, Holidays, Love that!, Mass Transit, photography, Things that rock, Travel, Web/Tech | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)
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Within the last few weeks many fun things have happened to me or people I know, owing completely to the the series of tubes, the internest, the interspaces, the information superhighway, the interwebs, well, you get the idea, and it just made me so pleased that I spend time online and what a warm, friendly place it can be.
Someone I met recently described the internet as a cold place. She was complaining that her experiences online had not been very good and so she was skipping the internet and really just wanting to meet people in real life. Boy is she short sighted. Here are a few example of how the internet has personally been so fun and exciting for me and people I know.
The internet rocks. Seriously, you should try it. Oh wait, here you are! Enjoy.
Posted on April 10, 2009 at 06:15 PM in Blogs, Joy, Series of Tubes, Web/Tech, Weblogs | Permalink | Comments (3) | TrackBack (0)
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These Plain Scott Biscuits are little gems designed to be decorated or sandwiched together with icing or used as a slice base or cheesecake base. One of the hardest things was working out what to call them, with no flavouring these are plain Jane biscuits or as my daughter suggested Plain Scott biscuits :).
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