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Rudy had a lie-in yesterday. Not something to complain about, you might think, and you'd be right. But the knock-on effect of an 8.15am start (yes, 8.15 is a lie-in) was that he didn't require his usual afternoon nap.
I, however did. And by which, yes of course I mean I could have used a nap myself but I'm almost 4 years into this parenting lark so no longer labour under the false illusion that "napping when they nap" actually happens in the real world. No, I am chronically sleep-deprived and almost used to it. What I mean is I needed him to nap.
I love my children very much. So much that they should possibly invent a new word for it. However I do, at times, need a break.
My eldest never stops talking. From the minute he wakes up he is making noise and my youngest doesn't stop moving EVER. Not even in his sleep. He just never stops. He is never still. So between the constant noise and constant movement it can be somewhat overwhelming and come 1pm I am usually mere minutes from catatonia. Of course when Rudy naps I get the semi-break necessary to push through and on with the day.
When he doesn't, it's another story.
Yesterday though I had (what I thought was) a smart idea: "Finding Nemo"
A movie Toby had seen before but not for ages and miraculously a dvd we owned that Rudy has not yet watched or eaten.
I figured that although not as restful as a nap it would provide us all with the chance to veg, and that maybe, if they were enthralled, I'd get something resembling 90 minutes peace.
Well, I was wrong. Dead wrong.
First up: Nemo's mum
***spoiler alert***
She gets eaten by a shark in the opening scene. Fuck. I'd forgotten about that.
We haven't yet dealt with the issue of death and how it's a permanent state. So it was awkward to say the least when 10 minutes later Toby wanted to know if Nemo's Mum was "still eaten by a shark?!" The realisation that the fish Mum would in fact not be coming back and that it was just going to be Marlin and Nemo for the duration appeared to shock him to his 3.5 year old core.
From then on, it was just a steady stream of constant questions about ocean life from Toby, periodically interspersed with shrieks of "SHAR! SHAR! SHAR! AAAAAARGH!" from Rudy as he clambered on my lap every time anything other than a clown fish appeared on the screen.
I possibly should have just switched to another dvd but they were both seemed to be enjoying it well enough, even if it wasn't quite the relaxing experience I'd envisaged.
And then finally, several hours later it was bath time.
The boys have always had a bedtime routine of sorts. Not a "6.23 put the baby in the bath, 6.30 get the baby out the bath, 6.36 give the baby a bottle" kind of routine. Just a vague sequence of events that happen in the run up to bed. The start and end times of said sequence vary but it basically goes dinner-bath-brush teeth-story-bottle-bed and aside from boob being replaced by bottle, and then bottle being replaced by cup of milk and then eventually that step being eradicated altogether, it hasn't really changed much.
So, they know the drill.
Last night I was a bit distracted and overfilled their bath slightly, but they seemed to like it so it was all good:
Or so I thought. Mere minutes after this photo was taken, a bath toy brushed Rudy's leg under the water and he reacted in the same way that a person waist-high in the atlantic might if someone were to start humming the Jaws theme tune. That is to say, he became apoplectic.
Unfortunately I hadn't yet begun to wash the beans out of his ears or the yoghurt out of his hair so we (and by we, I mean, the entirety of Manchester Greater Manchester the United Kingdom) had to endure his horrified, and horrifying screams for several minutes whilst I attacked him with a Spiderman flannel and his brother looked on bemused, very much like "Dude. WTF is your problem?!"
Once out of the bath, encased in pyjamas and fed milk he fell asleep extremely quickly so I chalked the whole thing up to excessive bath-water volume and over-tiredness.
It wasn't until about 40 minutes later, when he woke from what appeared to be a nightmare crying "SHAR SHAR SHAR! Scare" that I actually realised- oh shit, I have totally traumatised my child with Nemo.
Not my first, and it certainly won't be my last, but without a doubt, a fairly epic PARENTING FAIL.


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Tuesday Presser Transcript 9-20-11: Coordinators
Tuesday Presser Transcript 9-20-11: Coordinators
Al Borges
Does this game feel different for you because it's SDSU? "Well, looking at that part of it, I guess is different. We're obviously more familiar with this team because we just coached the team. It's nothing to do with any of that stuff. It's about San Diego State against Michigan. Anything else is just smoke and mirrors."
Rocky Long said you have advantage because you know the SDSU players and their signals. How much does that come into play? "No. I really don't get caught up in that too much. Signals and all that stuff, it's overrated. Way overrated. There are 17 teams in the NFL that run the same offense. They use the same terms. Nobody changes -- they may change a little bit here and there, but not significantly enough to where it scares people." Do you use the same signals here at Michigan as you did when you were at SDSU? "No we don't. A lot of ours is sent in on wristband calls anyway, so it's difficult for anybody to get what we're doing because they'd have to have the wristband."
Were you involved in recruiting Ronnie Hillman? "Hillman was already committed when we got there. Our job was really just hanging onto him." Did he look good back then? "Oh yeah. The kids that we kept, we thought were pretty good players."
Are you surprised by how prolific they are offensively? "No. No. Not at all. Not even a little bit." Does that make you feel good? "No. We have to play them. Made me feel great last year. They're a good team and they deserve respect, and we're going to give it to them. Our kids are well aware of what they're dealing with here. We've made it clear that this is going to be a tough contest. We better come ready to play."
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Another cafe moving nearer to us other than Whisk Outpost!
Chenyee and I was intended to visit Artisan Roast in Ampang early this year.
Luckily we did research online and found out that they were planning to move, hence closing down of the Ampang outlet.
Some cakes and desserts in the display.
Indoor, outdoor.
My cappuccino and chenyee's iced black.
Artisan Roast
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With attention at Christmastime on our pathetic consumerism, take a look at this review that appears on Amazon with the Samsung 85" Ultra HD 3D Smart LED television. Price tag: $40,000! It's a parody of the intersection of consumerism and childrearing.
6,047 of 6,163 people found the following review helpful
Very satisfiedBy James O. Thach on November 25, 2013
My wife and I bought this after selling our daughter Amanda into white slavery. We actually got a refurbished. It's missing the remote, but oh well-- for $10K off, I can afford a universal, right? The picture is amazing. I've never seen the world with such clarity. Amanda, if you're reading this, hang in there, honey! We'll see you in a year.
***** I just wanted to add an addendum to my review. Since posting it, we have received a flood of responses. People have said some pretty hurtful things--even questioning our values. Let me assure you, this was not an easy decision to make, and we made it as a family. Obviously, it's very personal. But in light of all the second-guessing, I wanted to explain our thinking. First and foremost, screen size. I really think you can't go too big. 85" may seem huge, but you get used to it fast. Second, resolution. Is 4K overkill? Please, that's what they said about 1080P! More dots = better. Period. And as far as this being a $40,000 "dumb" TV, people need to re-read my initial post: WE BOUGHT IT REFURBISHED. It was only $30,000. Some of you may think I'm avoiding the "elephant in the room"-the real reason why this was such a heart-wrenching choice. So let's just get it out there. Yes, the 120 Hz refresh rate is a disappointment, especially on a 4K. But life is full of compromises. And frankly, we hardly notice. All in all, no regrets. P.S., as for our daughter, NO ONE has the right to question our parenting. Totally out of bounds. Amanda was going into 7th grade, so it was going to be a transitional year anyway. Now she gets to see the world. How many kids her age get to go to Bahrain? I sure as heck didn't, but you don't hear me screaming "child abuse." Bottom line: MYOB! Seriously.
***** Has it been a year already? Wow! I guess that's what 8 hours a day of immersive TV will do for you! Many of you have expressed your eagerness for an update. Well, here goes. Generally, the Samsung has held up beautifully. We have noticed a little bit of lag, mostly in multi-player gaming--but not enough to cost us any firefights. There have been some issues up-imaging low rez content, but that's to be expected when you early-adopt--we're still "waiting on the world to change," as John Mayer would say (gosh he's talented.) On the plus side, we feel like we are now officially part of the cast of GOT. The other night Peg almost had to open a window to let Daenerys' dragons fly out! And you'll all be happy to know our darling Amanda is back with us, safe and sound. She has changed a little. She's less talkative than before (though she had some choice words for me when I asked her to clean her room). And she's started wearing eye make-up, which has Peg a bit concerned. But welcome to thirteen, I guess. We're just glad to have her home. And she loves the TV. That's the main thing. In fact, she spends so much time in front of it lately, you'd swear she owns it.
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We arrived at Bordeaux airport on monday afternoon at about 4ish local time. The sun was shining as we headed off to Lamothe. A beautiful 19th century chateau with foundations dating back to the 16th century.
After being shown to our rooms, we convened on the terrace for a glass of the white wine. Crisp and fresh it was the perfect start to a wonderful couple of days in Bordeaux. Damien then took us on a guided tour of the facilities, starting in the cuverie. We were lucky enough to be treated to a tasting the 2005 vintage which they have just finished assembling. There is a huge amount of hype about the 2005's, hardly surprising as that will be the next vintage on the market, but there is a lot of gold in them there hills. The wine was fantastic, and this is Premiere Cotes we are talking about, not the premium wines of the Medoc.
Damien took us down to the cellars of the Chateau, showing us the cave symbols that indicate that the caves may well have been home to people, much older than the date of the foundations. They even have some rare fossils of sea urchins in the limestone layers that the caves are dug out of.
That night we had a fabulous dinner, and drunk many wonderful wines of Lamothe, before calling a night at the terribly late hour of half past midnight. (Nige and Paul kept poor Damien up until the very early hours of the morning talking shite about the Spanish Civil war, Welsh mercenaries and "Marsh Rabbits"!!!) We had a busy day the next day and a terribly early start.


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Amazing facts-The disappearing temple in India
The holy temple of Stambheshwar Mahadev is situated around 40 miles from the city of Vadodara in the small town of Kavi Kamboi, Gujarat, India. The specialty of this ancient temple is its location within the bay of Cambay, a part of the Arabian Sea.
Legend goes that this sacred Siva Linga at the Stambheshwar temple was established by Bhagwan Kartik after killing Tarkasur.
Lord Shiva at the Stambheshwar temple can only be viewed during the low tide hours and disappears inside the sea during high tide hours.


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Baptism of fire for London Welsh
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Premiership newcomers London Welsh will face nine-time champions Leicester Tigers at home on the opening weekend of the new season.
The Championship winners follow up their clash with the Tigers by making the short trip to current Premiership champions, Harlequins, in Round Two which wraps up a demanding first fortnight in the top flight.
"We're delighted to draw Leicester and Harlequins, they were by far the best two teams in England last year, and they're arguably in the top half a dozen sides in Europe," said London Welsh head coach Lyn Jones.
"The challenge we face against Leicester and Harlequins is as big as London Welsh has ever faced. We're excited about the new challenge and we're fully aware of how difficult it's going to be," said Jones.
Harlequins will start the defence of their title at Twickenham Stadium in the London Double Header, on Saturday, September 1, against London Wasps, the showpiece occasion being completed with Saracens against London Irish.
Wasps Director of rugby Dai Young welcomed the challenge, saying that his team was happy to start the season with such a stern test.
"The London Double Header is a great occasion. It was my first taste of the Premiership last season and it's one I am really looking forward to. But of course we know how tough the game is going to be. Harlequins were the best side in England last year and they were deserved champions, so it is big challenge for us, but it will give us a very good measure of where we are," he said.
Sale Sharks will travel to Exeter Chiefs in Round One, allowing the Sharks to showcase their new ground, the Salford City Stadium, with the arrival of 2011 Premiership Champions, Saracens a week later.
Chiefs coach Rob Baxter said that the Sharks will be a tough prospect considering the talent they have brought in during the off-season.
"There is no denying that Sale have had a little bit of a shake-up in the coaching department and brought in a couple of high-profile players in Danny Cipriani and Richie Grey, so it's going to be a tough first fixture for us," he said.
Completing the first round of Premiership fixtures Nigel Davies' first game in charge of Gloucester will be at home to Northampton Saints, while Bath Rugby's new Director of Rugby, Gary Gold, will make the short journey to Sixways to take on Worcester Warriors.
Premiership Fixtures:
Round One
August 31
Exeter Chiefs v Sale Sharks
Gloucester v Northampton Saints
Worcester Warriors v. Bath
September 1 – Twickenham
London Wasps v Harlequins
Saracens v London Irish
September 2
London Welsh v Leicester Tigers
Round Two
September 7-9
Bath v London Wasps
Harlequins v London Welsh
Leicester Tigers v Worcester Warriors
London Irish v Gloucester
Northampton Saints v Exeter Chiefs
Sale Sharks v Saracens
Round 3
September 14-16
Bath v Northampton Saints
London Welsh v Exeter Chiefs
Harlequins v Sale Sharks
London Wasps v London Irish
Saracens v Leicester Tigers
Worcester Warriors v Gloucester
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The queen in question is Esther, from her eponymous book in the Bible.
If you've never read the book of Esther, stop everything and do it right now. It is one of my very favorite Bible stories and the framework for any number of rewrites and tributes. Esther also turns out to have been a very clever marketer.
|Queen Esther by artist Edwin Long
Ok. So Esther's problem had more gravitas. Still makes a great case study.
Some background. Esther recently become queen after winning the Babylonian beauty contest, but the honeymoon was over. King Xerxes hadn't called her to his chambers in months. Now she hears that her cousin, who had adopted and raised her, is mourning like someone died. She sends a messenger to find out why.
He informs her that her own people have been set up for slaughter by the king's shifty first in command, a man named Haman who is carrying a 600-year-old grudge because his people's nation was wiped off the map by King Saul.
See, Esther is a Jew, one of the many minority cultures living in Babylon. As a general rule, the Jews kept their heads down and work hard - and they are broadsided by Haman's hatred. Haman has made it law that on a certain date all Persians and other people living in Persia turn on the Jews, kill them, and take all their stuff.
Here's where the marketing brilliance happens.
- Esther prays. She gathers up her entourage, and everyone else she can enlist, and they fast, seeking God's favor and will.
- Esther acts bravely. After all, what's the worst that can happen? She dies? That's going to happen anyway. Might as well face death while doing something proactive.
- Esther greases the wheels. She asks a question the King does not want to refuse by inviting him to dinner. Who turns down dinner? Who turns down an opportunity to gain something they desire?
- Esther asks big. She asks that the Jews be spared from the slaughter that had been written into law. This is a HUGE deal because the king's edict cannot be revoked. And even if it could, why would the king want to lose face by appearing to change his mind? Yet, that's almost what Xerxes does for Esther. He has another edict written allowing the Jews to defend themselves, and to plunder the property of their enemies.
All of this is on my mind as I prepare to ask big. I am praying about a national marketing opportunity for Bird On Fire that would put me and my book in front of hundreds of thousands of people I can't reach right now. It is the kind of request that could kill the book - or, with God's grace, change many, many lives. Please pray for me. Let me know how I can pray for you.
Let's be bold, and ask big - because if there's anything I've learned, it's that God loves to tell a good story. And his favorite way of telling them is through people who are willing to be characters for him.
Jane Wells has always gravitated toward reading material that pushed other people's buttons. In 2nd grade it was a dinosaur book that upset her teacher at a Baptist school. Now it's vampires and dystopias that catch her imagination. In them she finds parables and allegories illustrating God's ancient plan in a language that is uniquely modern – and easily understood by people who may have never set foot inside a church. Glitter in the Sun and Bird on Fire are the results.
Always a writer, Jane's "real jobs" have included newspaper journalism, youth ministry, sewing machine sales and marketing for a publishing house. Currently she is back to "just a writer" again, while juggling all the typical domestic duties of wife and mother, homeschooling two boys, managing two needy Golden Retrievers and answering to two very demanding cats.


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RotoWire's fantasy baseball rankings for the 2018 MLB season.
2018 Preseason Proj: 156 G 548 AB .308 AVG 39 HR 97 RBI 26 SB 119 R
For the first time in his career, Trout required a stint on the DL in 2017 after he tore the UCL in his left thumb in late May. He missed 39 games as a result of the injury, but showed no lingering effects of the ailment after returning to the lineup following the All-Star break. Over his final 67 games, Trout hit .285/.429/.552, with 17 homers, 36 RBI, 12 steals, and a 58:48 BB:K in 301 plate appearances, a pace that would have made him a 40-homer, 30-steal player over a full 162-game season. The per-game production was once again at an MVP level, and it's hard to believe that he's still just 26 years old. Since the second half of the 2017 season, the Angels have upgraded the supporting cast around Trout, and his run-production numbers could tick up slightly in 2018 as a result. Even if he's no longer the unanimous choice as the No. 1 overall pick in drafts, he's still on the short list of players in the conversation.
2018 Preseason Proj: 159 G 612 AB .302 AVG 40 HR 135 RBI 2 SB 105 R
For the third consecutive season, Arenado finished as a top-six fantasy earner among hitters. He's averaging 40 homers and 131 RBI over the past three years, and his batting average has seen steady growth as Arenado has learned to be more patient (9.1 percent walk rate last season) and work the ball the other way when he has to. There was a notable dip against right-handers in 2017, with his OPS against righties falling more than 100 points to .843, but his bounce-back against lefties more than made up for it. He remains a Gold Glove defender at third base, so he's on the field every day, plus he's productive away from Coors Field (.283/.355/.531 on the road last season). Arenado makes consistent contact, is just entering his age-27 campaign and his home park gives him an excellent floor for fantasy production. Thinking Arenado won't return first-round value again seems silly at this point.
2018 Preseason Proj: 156 G 615 AB .337 AVG 23 HR 84 RBI 31 SB 106 R
Altuve proved that his 2016 power surge wasn't a fluke, matching his home-run total (24) from the previous year and setting new career bests with his entire slash line (.346/.410/.547) while improving his success rate on the basepaths (84.2 percent). For the fourth consecutive season, he led the American League in hits, despite his lowest total of plate appearances since 2012. A perennial All-Star and Silver Slugger Award winner, Altuve has played at an elite level annually since 2014, when fantasy owners were enthralled by his ability as a 50-steal contributor. An early-season spike in strikeouts in April was offset by three straight months with a K-rate under 10 percent, and while his season rate was up from 9.8 to 12.7 percent, whiffs are not an issue for him. As part of a Houston core that figures to remain intact for at least another two years, Altuve is positioned to once again make another run at being the best player in the game.
2018 Preseason Proj: 28 G 192 IP 17 W 0 SV 227 K 2.06 ERA 0.87 WHIP
Even Kershaw wasn�t immune from the 2017 home run barrage as he recorded a HR/9 north of 1.0 for the first time, allowing 23 long balls, by far a career high. He also averaged just 6.5 innings per start, his first season below 7.0 since 2012. The lefty also missed over a month due to injury for the third time in the last four seasons. Still, Kershaw remains the top fantasy starting pitcher, though durability likely precludes him from top overall player consideration. He�s as dominant as ever, though his 2017 walk rate (1.5 BB/9) regressed back to career norms after his ultra-stingy 2016 campaign. While it�s tempting to overlook the issue as Kershaw�s health appears fine, back woes often hibernate; they rarely go away. Injury risk puts him atop a tier with fellow aces Max Scherzer, Corey Kluber and Chris Sale. The days of tossing 230-plus innings are likely over anyway, even if he stays healthy all year.
2018 Preseason Proj: 150 G 552 AB .274 AVG 52 HR 118 RBI 1 SB 105 R
Stanton's highlight-reel blasts and career 13.4 HR/AB rate have long made him a chic early-round fantasy pick, with owners willing to bet on the unmatched power he could bring over a full season of good health. That gamble paid massive dividends in 2017 with the oft-injured outfielder, who hadn't played more than 125 games in five of his previous seven campaigns, avoiding the DL entirely and swatting an MLB-best 59 homers. Stanton also capitalized on the improved talent around him in the Miami lineup to compile 132 RBI and 123 runs, placing him first and third, respectively, in baseball. A six-point drop in strikeout percentage (to 23.6 percent) also offered optimism that the .281 batting average he submitted last season may be sustainable. Although Stanton's injury history makes him a riskier investment than other stars, he'll move into a much more hitter-friendly environment for his home games and benefit from a deep supporting cast in the lineup around him in 2018 and beyond after he was traded to the Yankees in December.
2018 Preseason Proj: 65 G 66 IP 4 W 42 SV 103 K 1.64 ERA 0.73 WHIP
Jansen is one of the best closers of this generation, if not the best. The 2017 season didn't end as he'd hoped -- Jansen allowed runs in three consecutive appearances and blew a save in the World Series -- but the right-hander was absolutely dominant throughout most of the year. He posted a 1.31 FIP (best among all pitchers with at least 50 innings) and 39.5 K-BB percentage while going 41-for-42 in save chances during the regular season. The walk rate was the lowest of his career and his swinging-strike rate was his highest mark ever, so while it seems impossible for him to get any better, the skills are elite and there aren't even any yellow flags entering his age-30 season. The team context solidifies Jansen as the top closer option on the board.
2018 Preseason Proj: 63 G 62 IP 4 W 41 SV 106 K 2.18 ERA 0.87 WHIP
His Red Sox career got off to a somewhat disappointing start in 2016, but Kimbrel returned to elite form last season. The right-hander tapped into a bit of extra velocity and that helped him boost his strikeout rate by more than two per nine to 16.4. Best of all, he dramatically lowered his walk rate, shaving it from a career-high 5.1 BB/9 to a career-low 1.8 BB/9. Kimbrel was hit hard at times -- he allowed a 39.1 percent hard-hit rate and 91.4 mph average exit velocity -- but that's not a big deal when you allow so few batted balls in play (110 batted-ball events). An uptick in velocity can sometimes be a precursor to injury, but Kimbrel has been incredibly durable throughout his career, and with the skills bouncing back, Kimbrel has a clear case to go ahead of every reliever not named Kenley Jansen.
2018 Preseason Proj: 69 G 68 IP 3 W 35 SV 81 K 3.04 ERA 0.90 WHIP
Osuna produced arguably his best statistical season in 2017, churning out a 29.7 K-BB percentage that ranked seventh among all relievers while conceding only three homers, a notable development after he struggled to rein in the long ball during his first two seasons. While those numbers pointed to Osuna being a dominant endgamer, things didn't exactly play out that way anecdotally, as the 23-year-old blew 10 of 49 save chances and also battled anxiety issues, leading to speculation that he might be pulled from closing duties in early August after an especially rough stretch. Osuna righted the ship soon after and cemented himself as the Blue Jays' closer heading into 2018, but after the turmoil-filled season, it may not be wise to include him among the uppermost tier of closers. Even so, another hefty save total likely awaits Osuna, who should also be in store for a sizable improvement in the 3.38 ERA he delivered in 2017 if his fluky 59.5 percent strand rate aligns more closely with his 74.2 percent career mark.


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Daredevil is a character I've never really been able to get into. On paper, he totally seems like the sort of hero I'd enjoy. I'm a big fan of street level superheroes, and I really dig the super senses gimmick. But when I've tried to pick up a Daredevil comic and read, I haven't really enjoyed myself. It's not that the stories are bad- I've tried some of the most acclaimed Daredevil runs- it's that they weren't fun to read. When I've read Daredevil, I've felt like the writers are more interested in showing me how miserable Matt Murdock can be, and aren't as concerned with showing me how awesome he can be. There's plenty of room in the world for a good, angst ridden cape comic, but that's not the sort of Daredevil I want to read.
So why exactly did I wind up picking up Daredevil? The amazing first issue cover helped, but mostly, I gave this a chance because of Mark Waid. Waid has written a ton of terrific stories- Tower of Babel, Kingdom Come, and Born to Run, just to name a few- and I'm willing to give anything he writes at least an issue. And after how great Daredevil's been? I'm going to advise you do the same.
The first issue of Daredevil is incredibly accessible, even if you've never read a Daredevil comic in your life. The basics are laid out for the reader within the first page, and more recent backstory is provided in a natural way as the story progresses. More important than any of that, though, is how much fun this version Daredevil is. Matt Murdock seems determined to squeeze every drop of joy out of life he can, and there's this gleeful energy every time you see him wearing his horns. In past Daredevil stories, artists have gone for a static, photorealistic look, but here, it's pure kinetic energy. Mark Waid's writing does plenty to show readers what a cool character Daredevil is, but Paolo Rivera's art takes it to the next level- he renders the world as Daredevil sees it beautifully, and gives fans some of the best looking pages in comics right now.
But where I really fell in love with Daredevil was in that same issue's second story. While visiting his father's grave with Foggy Nelson, Matt turns to Foggy and says this:
Those were the exact words I needed to hear at exactly the right time. I've been having a pretty miserable year myself- not Daredevil-tier misery, but I felt like life was going out of its way to find ways to take a crap on me. I needed to be reminded that I couldn't keep wallowing in my own unhappiness, and maybe more importantly, that I didn't *want* to keep wallowing in my own unhappiness. It was both sobering and inspirational, and while I usually take my inspiration from the likes of Captain America and Superman, I was more than happy to take Matt Murdock's words to heart here.
Since then, Daredevil has only gotten better for me. From the brilliant scene when Daredevil wields Cap's shield in issue 2 (it's "like touching a Stradivarius") to the Kirby channeling flashback scenes in issue 3, every issue has been a blast to read and left me with a smile on my face. The comic is only 4 issues in, and Waid's already wrapped up some storylines and set-up some great new ones. I like seeing Matt just being Matt as much as I love watching him fight as Daredevil, and I'm really enjoying the book's supporting cast, especially Foggy. The twist on Matt Murdock's lawyer background is good enough to carry a comic on its own, and all the other great moments readers get are just a beautiful bonus.
The action scenes in the book are exquisitely choreographed, and I'd love to get a look at some of the scripts. There's great panel to panel storytelling, great movement, and no shortage of interesting foes for him to go up against. We've already seen him fight Captain America, a villain made of sound, and a lion, and I can't wait to see where the book takes him from here. Sometimes, when a comic throws so much awesome at me right from the start, I get concerned the book will start to lose steam over time, but that's not the case here. Mark Waid's vision for both the character and the comic is so clear, and I have complete faith Daredevil is only going to get better from here.
I honestly can't imagine a person who wouldn't enjoy this comic. There are so few characters out there that seem to enjoy what they do the way Matt Murdock does in this book, and that enthusiasm is absolutely contagious. This book makes my life a little bit brighter each month, and just seeing each issue's newspaper style recap is enough to put a grin on my face. I am not going just just recommend you pick up Daredevil, I'm going to recommend you pick up two copies- because there's probably someone who will love the heck out of it too.


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John Lennon's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was in need of some cleaning after it was vandalized recently.
Graffiti was discovered on the star last Saturday. As seen in a photo published on The Hollywood Reporter's website, various messages were written on the star, including "It cost a lot 2 win + even more 2 lose" and "Blackbird…rain was here."
A smiley face, a heart and other symbols were also drawn on the star.
The folks who run the Hollywood Walk of Fame were contacted about the vandalism, and the star was cleaned on Monday.
Hollywood Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez says Capitol Records — The Beatles' label, which is located near the star — is "looking into seeing if there's any video [of the crime]." She says of the Walk of Fame stars, "They're registered state landmarks. Those are my babies!"
Wednesday will mark what would have been John Lennon's 73rd birthday.


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March 12, 2010
Catie's Bridals
My sister in law, Catie, is getting married this Thursday. Can't wait. These were taken in and around the UT State Capitol building.
PS, technical side of it, this was all shot on a Contax 645 w/ an 80mm f/2 lens all @ either f/2 or f/2.8. I shot on 3 film stocks. Fuji Neopan 400CN which is only available in the UK , Fuji Pro 400H, and Fuji Pro 800Z. It is all natural light.
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Zombie Success Story Tops One Million
The usually elegant Three Rivers Press is quick to point out that their "2003 sleeper hit," The Zombie Survival Guide by Max Brooks, was at the vanguard of the current zombie movement. From a Three Rivers Press release:
The Zombie Survival Guide has spurred countless other books on zombies, along with its own line of products such as The Zombie Survival Guide Journal that gives people a chance to record their to-do lists and survival strategies, and The Zombie Survival Guide Flashcard Deck, created to provide private citizens with an emergency crash course in basic zombie survival techniques.The Zombie Survival Guide has sold over 1,000,000 copies and sent author Brooks back to Zombie land for a couple of novels. Brooks has said his inspiration for The Zombie Survival Guide was the Y2K scare. "I wrote The Zombie Survival Guide for me," says Brooks, "stuck it in a drawer for a while, and never imagined it would be published, let alone be this successful. I think its longevity is due largely to its realistic tone. Take out the zombies and it is still a general disaster survival guide."
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All meet-ups and gatherings are free and open to the public!
Join this eclectic group of folks for a little crochet, knitting, and chatting about everything under the sun. Everyone is welcome!
Sundays | 2-4:30
UFO Friday: Unfinished Object Friday & The Kniterati
Come in Friday night and have some fun! Get some inspiration for working on your unfinished projects over the weekend. This is a much smaller group than the Sunday afternoon group, so if smaller settings are what you prefer, this meeting might be for you. Tea, laughing, and good people abound.
The Kniterati are a fabulous co-ed group of college age folks (both students and recent graduates) who take their crocheting and knitting with a large dose of humor. Like-minded people always welcome (Eddie Izzard fans and Science Fiction geeks especially)!
Fridays | 5-7
First Monday Morning Spinners
On the first Monday of the month bring your wheel or drop spindle and some fiber and sit with us to do some spinning! This meeting is great for spinners who work at night and can't get to an afternoon or evening gathering.
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Third Thursday Evening Spinners
On the third Thursday of the month bring your wheel or drop spindle and some fiber and sit with us to do some spinning! This meeting is great for spinners who work or go to school during the day and can't get to the morning gathering.
Third Thursday of the month | 5-7
And of course, anyone is welcome to stop by and have a little sit-down any time we're open!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Meet-Ups and Gatherings
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Have you spent any time lately on building awareness of all the great work you do? (I can actually hear the crickets.) Hmmm...that's what I thought.
While so many of us are good at working hard (my closest colleagues are some of the biggest martyrs I know), we often fall short when it comes to working smart—especially when it comes to promoting our own brand. Professional recognition, from business awards to executive profiles to placements on corporate or community boards, is a great way to increase your personal visibility and brand awareness.
Tell Your Story
The most recognized leaders of our time all have one thing in common: they passionately believe in their work. They communicate it. They tell and promote their story. And, the next day, they get up and do it all over again. Whether you are a corporate exec or entrepreneur, make sure you learn how to tell your story really well. Practice it on family and friends to start. Say it to the mirror in the morning. Write about it. Record it. Once you fully believe in yourself and can share your story with others, the more likely they will help tell and share your story. What's your story? How do you differentiate yourself?
Ask For What You Want
Pam Jeffrey, president and CEO of the Jeffery Group and founder of the Women's Executive Network (WXN) Top 100 Most Powerful Women Awards believes women should ask for what they want. Whether that means nominating yourself or asking a colleague to nominate you for an award, you need to proactively go after it. On many occasions, you will be surprised on how many women are willing to help. So if you want to be recognized, go for it. Don't be shy.
Teach & Mentor – Pay it Forward
Sometimes the best way to gain professional klout is to teach what you know to others. Look for guest lecturing opportunities at local universities or speak at your professional association's monthly luncheon. Sometimes the best way to get recognition is to get away from your office, company and usual lunch buddies. It's often the people that you DON'T work with everyday that recognize your greatest talents. And whatever you, don't forget to help others along the way. Proactively reward good work. Be a role model for encouraging people's natural talents.
Be Authentic
Lastly, be authentic in all you do. The worst thing you can do is to try and be something that you are not. You won't be able to pull it off and others won't believe it. Make sure your story is unique to you and showcases your passion for what you do. Then, get out there and promote it. Go ahead, stop waiting for those magic ruby slippers (and the wand, of course) and go out and tell your story. Celebrate you.
Melissa Murphy ismarketing and business planning consultant that works primarily with female entrepreneurs and small business owners. Previous clients include Charlie the Tuna and Morris the Cat. She is also a graduate student at Northwestern University. Follow her at @melissamurphyco.
For more tips, see Ten ways for women to raise their professional profiles.


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I often wonder how I would react if I came across a life and death situation, where other peoples' lives hang in the balance.
I'd like to think I would jump right in to help and not cower away screaming like Jamie Lee Curtis in a Halloween movie or (worse) be in too much of a hurry with my own self-centeredness and preoccupations to stop.
That was not the case of a group of heroes, who put their lives at risk to save a 21-year-old Utah State University student from certain death.
The victim, Brandon Wright, was pinned under a flaming car that crashed with him on his motorcycle in Logan, Utah (about an hour and a half north of Salt Lake City).
According to witness accounts, the driver of the BMW was pulling out of a parking lot and did not see the motorcyclist, who tried desperately to stopped but ended up sliding on the road with his bike, crashing into the car, rolling over the hood and ending up completely underneath the car, as both vehicles burst into flames.
When someone noticed there was a man underneath the car, people came out of the woodwork to help. At the risk of the car exploding at any point, a group of about 10-15 bystanders lifted the car from one side and pulled the unconscious Wright to safety.
The video of the rescue is spectacular (see ABC story below).
It is refreshing to know that even in today's "all about me" society, there are still good Samaritans, who like the one on the road to Jericho, go out of their way to save the life of a stranger (talk about loving your neighbor!)...


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You can buy all of these from Amazon!
I read all the time and now I want to blog my book reviews and my other strange thoughts! I have a desire to find YA books that are clean and Christian Fiction books that are great but not too preachy! I keep my reviews Honest and inspire to help readers find good book choices. I will chitter chatter even if no-one listens! (Is that considered talking to myself, if I'm just typing) :-P
Monday, April 25, 2011
Mailbox Monday #2
Here is week 2 in my new blog posts about what I received in my mailbox (and by mailbox I mean, some from the library, some via kindle, and then of course regular snail mail.
You can buy all of these from Amazon!
You can buy all of these from Amazon!
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Gas prices up, the Space Race is hopping. An editorial in the Dallas Morning News is pushing local leaders to get on the ball. Recently they've been discussing in addition to the light rail network a feeder commuter rail network from the outer reaches of the Metroplex. Every city in the United States is dragging their feet yet cities like Dallas and Portland keep building line by line. This would be a valuable addition to the network and when combined with Fort Worth's planned rail lines, light and commuter, it will form a fairly comprehensive network.
The last time we talked about Dallas in the Space Race was in Feb of 07. Since then there have been some potholes and push back from the Texas legislature and the business community. After these spikes, this might change. The Green Line has started construction but cost estimates on the Orange Line to DFW airport got a little out of control. Inflation is a problem for all construction projects, not just rail. But this points to a larger problem which has been discussed recently in our spending on infrastructure. It might cost a lot to build this project, but its going to cost a whole heck of a lot more later. We'll see how this all pans out but Dallas looks to be in a good position going into the oil price spike.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Transit Space Race Update: Dallas
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IP Dragon asked Matthijs van Basten Batenburg legal counsel of several Chinese and Dutch SME at MvBB Ltd. in Shanghai to write a guest column. IP Dragon does not necessarily agree with the content, but wants to present a forum for all opinions that have something to do with IPR in China.
Inside a Chinese Courtroom presentation for the EU Chamber of Commerce Shanghai by Stéphanie Balme of the China EU School of Law.
By Mathijs van Basten Batenburg in Shanghai
On Thursday March 4 I attend a breakfast seminar organised by the EU Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai. At 8 in the morning I join one of the tables with legal professionals who have flocked to hear a reading that has the tantalizing title "Inside a Chinese Courtroom". Today's subject has indeed made many curious, including myself, and I later learn that the turnout for this meeting is indeed well above average. This curiosity might be explained due to the fact that many foreigners have extremely low hopes for a fair trial in a Chinese Courtroom. The result of a small survey over the first cups of coffee of the day is in line with my own prejudices: all the lawyers on my table regard the Chinese judiciary system as a venue to be avoided at all costs, and if unavoidable, either find a Chinese lawyer to "negotiate" with the judge handling the case, or just write the file off altogether. No small wonder we are all keen to hear an expert's opinion on this subject.
Ms. Balme turns out to be very enthusiastic speaker and it is immediately clear she has a passion for China and its judicial system. For her research she has travelled extensively throughout the country, has interviewed judges and attended court sessions.
We learn that the Chinese government is seriously committed to improve accessibility to the legal system and to modernize the courts. In practise this is mostly taken literally: old, shabby, courts are demolished and replaced by shiny, steel and concrete palaces. The government has also instated some Western rituals such as the robe and gavel, although many Chinese judges are apparently still not sure what to use these weird objects for.
Despite these investments by the government, the quality of the rulings is still questionable. By and large, judges lack a law degree and principles such as "equality before the law" are not applied. It is also good to note that there is no "division of the powers" in China: judges are considered civil servants and are subordinate to the government. Furthermore, public opinion exerts great influence over the rulings of Chinese judges. The well-known case Danone vs. Wahaha (where the Chinese company established mirror companies of their joint-venture with Danone, later forcing the French company out of the joint-venture altogether) is given as a typical example. What doesn't come as a surprise to most of the listening lawyers is that corruption is still very real and very common, also in China's major cities. Most of the time litigation fees are still paid cash and judges are commonly presented with "gifts" by the litigants.
Even if the judiciary system would function as in Western countries, the law itself would pose a challenge since laws are still quite chaotic and are often internally contradictory. Nevertheless, Chinese people increasingly use the courts as a way to settle problems as is shown by the stats of civil cases being filed each year. As opposed to the West, in China a judicial ruling is the start of the settlement of a conflict, not dissimilar to that the signing of a contract is still mostly the start of negotiations in this country. From a Western perspective this also means that enforceability of Chinese rulings is extremely difficult. Even if you find a judge that is prepared to rule in your favour, this doesn't mean you can enforce the verdict!
Unfortunately we run out of time before Ms Balme is even halfway through her presentation. Reinforced in my slightly cynic ideas about the Chinese judiciary system, but once again fascinated by this country, I leave the gathering.
Written by Mathijs van Basten Batenburg, legal counsel at MvBB Ltd. in Shanghai.
IP Dragon does not necessarily agree with the content of this guest blog, but wants to offer a forum to all opinions that have something to do with IPR in China.


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Every woman should have at least one virtual boyfriend. Cece has several and they really come in handy! She has the men at her bike shop...and of course...she has Troy Jacobson! And she called on Troy today to fill a void!
Cece has spent most of the week at the ER with her client. She had to hop out of bed at 7am and go to the ER and finally hours later, she dragged home. She had intended to cycle, but it was raining...and thus went her week. Lots of stress and little ability to exercise.
So finally, today, she called upon her virtual man...Troy. Before she could do so though,. she had to put in a different rear sprocket so her bike would fit on her trainer....and thus she began her suffer fest!
As a curse escaped her lips, she did not have to worry about insulting her virtual man...see...everyone should have a virtual boyfriend...or two!
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
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During the last few years, a new term has been raised and discussed several times; The Neurobics; although this is a brand new science but it quickly gained the world recognition as a hope to retain and strengthen brain abilities.
Neurobics has been proved to help brain to maintain its memory nad health. As it tends to stimulate new connections to work and develop. This happen by doing special, yet easy exercises.
The main idea is to introduce an extra ordinary experience to the brain, and break the regular routine by injecting novelty in the daily activities.
One of the most used techniques is to disable some senses and use another senses in place of it during a certain task. Like walking with eyes closed and use touching in place to determine the obstacles. Or using your eyes to read lips instead of listing to a conversation.
Such irregular activities stimulates the brain to use connections that it hasn't used to use on a regular basis. so It starts to grow stronger. Its a lot similar to the body muscles. You need to train each muscle in order to gain strength and flexibility. Also the connections between neurons need to be used a lot in order to be healthy and function well.
Doing neurobics not only beneficent for the brain connections, but also helps the brain to keep a sharp memory. One of the most causes for memory weakness is the fact that the stored data inside brain in already there, but we cannot find a route to them, these data will remain unused until the volatile gradually. Maintaining a powerful connections between neurons will surely reduce the probability of having a weak memory.
Make sure you perform neurobics during your day. The good thing that the neurobics can be easily blended with your normal tasks without the need to mess out your lifestyle. there are a lot of exercises that you can perform during walking, shopping or even heading to bed.
Our brains is the most valuable organ that must be kept sharp and health, Neurobics is the key to achieve this.


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Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Summer Reading
Although I should be spending my free time preparing for classes this fall by reading books like The Public and Its Problems, by John Dewey, my heart is enlivened with the quest to understand a few other things, central to my personal life. In the past months upon my return to the United States, I have met a few men who seem to be excited to have met me and plead that they want to see me again in the future, the excited feeling being mutual. But in all of the few cases where this has happened, the man seems to fade into non-existence with dispassionate text messages or nothing altogether. I then implore my guy friends to help me understand how a man can lead me to believe, for hours in a night, that we have a chemistry and that this guy is truly inspired to court me, as I just might have been the "smartest and sexiest woman [ they've] ever met", only to completely abandon this notion and turn into a schmuck, by impersonating an overgrown, naïve school boy. Most tell me that the cu de grace is that the guy may only have wanted to know you in the "now", like tonight, if you know what I am saying!
I say this with the most earnest attempt at understanding and compassion, but come on Fellas, how can a simple one-night-stand with someone impressive and cognizant fulfill your desires? I would say you need to expand your horizons as you, my friend, are a victim of low, low expectations, for there is oh so much more she has for you. But that is okay, our friends will reassure us that, though you seemed to be the real deal, you actually did us a favor in never calling or even lamely "friending" us on facebook. It means as much also to say that I never believe it when someone says that men are pigs, expressed by this case in point, where one might hypothesize that this "chemistry" lasts only so long as I go along with the one-night-stand plan. I mean not to demoralize the entire stratum of men, in the romantic, courtship context, as my few, cherished boyfriends past are the utmost in what it means to be a gentleman and a man. So I shall take a break from these love affairs in Neverland and go back to my summer reading list.
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Random Quote of the Day: "We can only learn to love by loving." – Iris Murdoch
Hello sunshines! 🔆 I am back, back, back, again with ANOTHER food subscription box! However, this time I have TWO codes for any of you guys to use to get yourself a FREE box! Stay tuned until the end of this post to get the code (:
Today I am featuring GRAZE. GRAZE is snacking reinvented.
"Graze was started by seven friends sick of chips and candy, who wanted a better way to snack. We quit our jobs and camped out in a friend's spare room for months and after a lot of hard work, graze.com was born – snacks that show off the tasty side of health and are delivered directly to you. From pure fruit, to wholesome treats and dips & dippers – our huge variety (100 snacks with millions of graze box combinations) means there's always something different to try so you'll never be left standing at the vending machine feeling glum again!"
I was able to get this GRAZE box for FREE! Lucky for you I have a code that you can use to get a free box! However, let's take a look at what I got:


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We had such a great time this weekend! We managed to spend most of our time on our side of the Intercoastal. It was so much fun.
On Saturday I had to work (boo). But, we went to The Third Street Diner for dinner. It's a retro diner with American and Greek food. It's a good thing Shelby doesn't sit in a highchair anymore. The diner's two highchairs were already occupied by two adorable girls. The three babies couldn't take their eyes off each other: pointing and smiling the whole time. Afterward, we went up to Neptune Beach. We came across a drum circle at Lillie's Coffee Shop. They meet the first Saturday of the month and they call themselves: Perk-cussion....perk-cussion? Get it?! They had a bunch of blocks, drums and maracas for the kids to play. Shelby thought it was fantastic!


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Bloggers would cook or bake a yellow food and blog about the recipe and how cancer touched their lives.
The event had a yellow theme because it coincided with LiveStrong Day, a day that Lance Armstrong started to increase cancer awareness and focus on living.
My mom is a 26 year breast cancer survivor and is always more than happy to talk to anyone who is diagnosed and struggling to find their way. She participates in the Relay For Life and always makes something positive out of her experience.
I will never forget the day that my mother told me that she had cancer. I was a senior in college and visiting home. She had a biopsy and was waiting for the results, so when she started the sentence by telling me not to worry, I knew it was bad news.
My knees buckled and I almost fainted. I was so scared. Through 1985 and 1986, my mom had a mastectomy and went through chemotherapy.
All four years of college, I had arranged my classes so that I would have Fridays off and could watch my soaps. Priorities! I was totally addicted to All My Children, One Life to Live ,and General Hospital.
Since I had that day off, my mom made her chemo appointments for Fridays and I'd bring her to the doctor's office for her treatment and bring her home. Fridays and Saturdays were pretty rough. I'd stay the weekend to help her out and she'd feel better by Sunday, so I could go back to school. She'd go back to work on Monday. It actually worked out that I had taken Fridays off. Priorities...
Around the same time, actress Ann Jillian was fighting breast cancer too. It wasn't talked about as much as it is now, so it was really quite brave of her to be so public about it. Even though I obviously didn't know Ann Jillian, she was a celebrity that I saw on TV; I looked to her for hope for my mother. Whenever I would see her talking about beating cancer and looking well, she gave me hope and strength. I prayed for her and my mother. Her willingness to open up probably helped many other people too.
I graduated from college in 1986 and felt so blessed that my mother was there to see me. She survived. I cannot imagine what it would have done to me and my family to lose her back then. I feel like every year with her since then is such a blessing. It might not have been.
When my mom and I talk about those days now, my mom tells me that she doesn't know how I did it. I tell her that I don't know how she did it.
When I learned about A Taste Of Yellow, I was more than happy to join in. Barbara was so welcoming to everyone who participated.
As a new food blogger, it meant a lot. I started to understand the feeling of an online community. It was fun finding a yellow themed food, plus I could participate in a cause that I believed in.
Barbara battled cancer from June 2004. She fought a good fight and turned a negative into a positive with A Taste Of Yellow. She brought so many people together, helped to spread awareness and probably saved more than a few lives. Sadly Barbara died just a few weeks ago on June 29th. My heart goes out to her family.
As a tribute to Barbara, Jeanne of Cook Sister, Meeta of What's For Lunch Honey? and Gilli of So So Simple Food came up with the idea of one more Taste Of Yellow to celebrate Barbara. I thought it was a wonderful idea and decided to bake scones, which are one of my favorite things to bake. I'm sure Barbara would have approved.
The recipe is below, and in the spirit of cancer awareness, please talk to your family about cancer and health in general. Everyone. Parents, grandparents, siblings, cousins, aunts and uncles. It's amazing to me the reach of this blog, so I'm hoping that this post goes far and wide and maybe can help someone.
It's good to know what other family members are dealing with as a caring relative and to know what you might be at risk for. Then you can tell your doctor too. Ladies, please, please, please, have your annual mammograms. It could save your life. And now to the recipe.
Lemon Marmalade Filled Walnut Scones
(makes about 8 scones) - Recipe adapted from Simply Scones
- 6 T Smart Balance (butter or margarine)
- 2/3 cup vanilla rice milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 2 cups flour
- lemon marmalade (set aside for filling)
As I've mentioned before in my scone recipes, my method is not traditional, but it works for me. Set the oven at 400 degrees and put parchment paper on a cookie sheet.
Partially melt the Smart Balance. I use a large bowl that I can microwave, then add sugar and the rest of the ingredients, except for the marmalade.
Stir to combine between ingredients until you have dough. You may need to add about 1/4 cup more flour, so that the dough is easy to handle.
Divide the dough into two pieces and put them on the parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
Cut each piece in half twice, so you 8 wedges. Use a knife to cut a slit on the top of each wedge, then widen it, so you can spoon some of the marmalade in it to fill the space.
Bake for about 18 minutes or until lightly browned. Let sit for 5-10 minutes. Eat. Enjoy!
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In my still somewhat new role at Digital Literacy Specialist, I have been trying to supply and support our staff with a steady stream of options to keep student digital learning fresh and interesting. Overusing one tool can cause students to become less engaged. They like to learn using a variety of tools and content! My February Newsletter will hopefully spark some ideas for students and teachers!
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Small Changes Bring Big Results - Finding New Ways to Enhance Our OHE Library!
Several of my colleagues were inspired to make iPad catalog search stations. They look cool and modern, while also not taking up much floor space! I already had the iPads, all I needed were the iPad stands! After several failed orders that didn't yield quite the right thing, I finally found the perfect stands...low enough for my students (my first attempt wasn't height adjustable) and ones that allow me to easily take the iPads in and out for charging. I don't have a source of power close enough to the stands to charge them. The new stands are perfect!
Finally, I wanted to give students and teachers additional opportunities for learning in the library. Earlier this year I went to our PTO for funding for a new "MakerSpace". For those who aren't acquainted with the term, a makerspace is a collaborative work space for making, learning, exploring and sharing. Our OHE PTO graciously gave me $1000 to begin. Despite my excitement and appreciation for the funding, I knew I would have to be very judicious to stretch the dollars as far as they would go. Rather than buy enough for a whole class maker activity, I decided to go with a plan to buy 5 of each makerspace tool so that students would have a choice of projects. I also wanted a variety of high and low tech options for students. I decided to purchase Makedo Tools (for cardboard construction), Robot Mice (coding), Ozobots (robots), Straws & Connectors (inexpensive design & construction), and Bloxels (video game designing). This is only the beginning as there are several more tools that will help me expand our options for students, but these make a great beginning!
Monday, February 13, 2017
3rd Graders Create Digital Timelines With Google Drawing!
After a great deal of digging, I found quite a few options. I settled on the web app Google Drawings. I used several criteria in choosing this one. First, I wanted students to be able to add images to their timeline. Images from this time period are so interesting as it was the early years of photography. It also gave students a chance to use historical records and artifacts from the period. Several of the online timeline creators don't allow images to be included in the timeline, so they didn't seem right for this job. In addition, students are used to using Google tools. Having them use the drawing app would add to their knowledge of using a digital drawing app and enhance their knowledge of the options within Google. Finally, when students inserted an image from within Google Drawings, they were able to search the web without having to leave the app. Since classroom time is always limited, I saw this as a real advantage. The search tool within Google Drawing offered up images that were public domain, thus giving us an opportunity to discuss copyright. (Always a plus!)
In addition to learning about Abraham Lincoln's life and contributions to our nation, students learned to use the line tool (with & without arrows), change line weight, text boxes, font size, and image sizing (pulling from the corners not the sides). They enthusiastically shared their timelines with each other and with their teacher! A fun way to learn about history!
Thursday, February 2, 2017
OHE Students Are Excited To Share Their Creative Stories With Storybird!
Students are often given time in school to write. They write paragraphs and essays to answer questions, they write nonfiction reports, and they write to evaluate their reading. These opportunities to write are vital for our students to become good readers and writers. Unfortunately, students are given less time to make up their own stories. Storybird has been inspiring our students to explore their creativity and the results are amazing!
Storybird helps students resolve the age old question - What should I write about? Within the web app, students are given a huge library of original digital art to select for their stories. This artwork not only serves as illustrations for their stories, but also the spark for their creativity! One of my favorite features in Storybird is the teacher management. It allows the teacher to create and manage student writing as well as create assignments to help guide student writing.
Once students have published their stories, their eBook can be shared with others by simply sharing the link. Students can even co-author stories if they want to collaborate with a classmate. Each published eBook also has an embed code so students can add their eBook to their blog!
Check out these two examples!
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According to the Mohammedan Law a Civil marriage, solemnized at a Registrar's office in London between a Mohammedan domiciled in Pakistan and an English woman domiciled in England, cannot be dissolved by the husband handing to the wife a Talaqnama / Divorce Deed, although that would be an appropriate mode of effecting the dissolution of Mohammedan marriage under Mohammedan Law.
The reason is that such a marriage is a Christian marriage by which is meant the voluntary union for life of man and one woman to the exclusion of all others; it is not a marriage in the Mohammedan sense which can be dissolved in Mohammedan manner. A Mohammedan marriage, being a polygamous marriage is not, for certain purposes of English Law, regarded as a marriage. But this reason ceases to apply when the wife becomes a convert to Islam.
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NEW YORK (AP) Arizona coach Ariel Prieto and the Diamondbacks have been fined by Major League Baseball for his wearing an Apple Watch in the dugout during the NL wild-card win over Colorado.
MLB announced the discipline Friday, two days after the game.
The commissioner's office said in a statement that it interviewed Prieto and examined his watch and cellphone. It said it "found no evidence that Mr. Prieto used the Apple Watch or cellphone for any purpose in the dugout, nor any baseball-related communication on either device, during Wednesday's game."
Prieto and the team were fined because he violated a regulation, and MLB will donate the fine money to hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico.
Last month, the Boston Red Sox were fined by MLB for using an Apple Watch to relay signs to hitters.
More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball
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I was on the hunt for a new pair of black heels and came across this pair of "shoeties"on shopbop.com. While the heel height was lower than what I originally wanted, I bought them to try them, since they were on sale and Shopbop offers free shipping on returns.
They arrived a few days later and the minute I slipped these beauties on my feet, I was in love and absolutely thrilled with how comfortable they were! Honestly, it felt like I was wearing running shoes... I also adore the lace-up, making them more unique vs. a traditional black pump. Thanks, Michael Kors!


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Online newsletters e-mailed directly to your mailbox are not a fad. Just like their print cousins sent via snail mail, online newsletters keep subscribers abreast of the latest news on everything from investing to pets.
Don't pass up the opportunity to subscribe to an e-mail newsletter simply because you think there's a catch. In fact, there probably is a catch, but in most cases it's benign. Companies and organizations want to send you e-mail newsletters in hopes you'll return to their Web sites.


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Green Flag hat-trick for urban park
An urban South Derbyshire park has struck a hat-trick by again being recognised with a Green Flag Award.
Church Gresley's Maurice Lea Memorial Park was given the honour for the third year running, officially ranking it among the finest in the UK.
The awards scheme, run by the environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy under licence from the Department of Communities and Local Government, has led to a record-breaking 1,797 parks and green spaces flying the Green Flag in 2017.
The flag is a sign to the public that the area boasts the highest possible environmental standards, is beautifully maintained and has excellent facilities.
Cllr Jim Hewlett, Chairman of South Derbyshire District Council's Housing and Community Services Committee, said: "We are absolutely delighted to receive a Green Flag Award for Maurice Lea Memorial Park for the third year running.
"We know how much quality green spaces matter to residents and visitors, and this award celebrates the dedication that goes into maintaining Maurice Lea to such a high standard.
"The people of South Derbyshire deserve the very best public facilities and that's what we are striving to give them."
The council is entering the final year of a three-year Parklife project to develop physical activity in the district's four urban parks - Maurice Lea, Eureka Park, Newhall Park and Swadlincote Woodlands.
Its focus is on providing a range of free or low-cost activities to attract more people into the parks and to involve them in their development and management.
The parks host a whole range of activities and events, from weekly walks and school sports days to the annual South Derbyshire Festival of Leisure at Maurice Lea.
International Green Flag Award scheme Manager Paul Todd said: "We are delighted to be celebrating another record-breaking year for the Green Flag Award scheme.
"Each flag is a celebration of the thousands of staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to maintain the high standards demanded by the Green Flag Award.
"The success of the scheme, especially in these challenging times, demonstrates just how much parks matter to people."
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I saw an amazing example of nail art at The Daily Nail that I thought I could do. Sadly, I failed at it. However, I still like it and think I will try again at some point, learn from my mistakes. Here's a crappy cell phone pic of my fail!
|I decided to add an accent finger the next day. I used OPI colors: I'm Not Really a Waitress, Need Sunglasses?, Who the Shrek Are You?, and Blue My Mind


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Above: My father and Louis Armstrong in my father's office in Bamako, Mali in January 1961. The only time I ever saw my father cry was the day Louis Armstrong died. My father lived for jazz.
Below: My mother at a party at our house in Bamako, Mali in 1961 or so. She's still a looker!


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Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Review of Read and Learn Toddler Bible and DVD
Gwen Ellis takes the most important stories from the Bible and turns them into simple lessons for young children in her Read and Share Toddler Bible. With colorful illustrations by Steve Smallman, the book will be attractive to the little ones, even through preschool and kindergarten. Each story only covers a few pages, keeping it short enough to maintain a young attention span. At the end of each story is a blurb giving parents follow-up activity and conversation ideas that reinforce the idea presented, as well as providing some quality together-time.
Pages are thicker than usual books, though not board book strength, which could be an issue for really young readers. The sturdy cover can be easily wiped with a damp cloth in the event of a spill.
Accompanying the book is an hour-long DVD that expands upon the stories in the Toddler Bible. The animated characters are the same as the illustrations in the book, so the child can relate the two. Again, the vivid colors will attract the young viewer.
Ideally, one story can be shared each day, as an afternoon treat, or sleepytime story to teach the child about God's love.
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Green Resolution
It's never too late to make a resolution to go green, and whether you're new to eco efforts or are an avid recycler, check out minusbags. These stylish, sturdy totes stow easily and unfold to a roomy 15" x 18" x 7" size (an XL tote also is available, as are two handle length options). These bags not only are particularly handy for toting heavy items that sometimes rip through plastic or paper, but there's something about their tactile richness that makes them, well, unforgettable. After countless frustrating market runs where I've realized - as I'm standing at checkout with groceries and babe in tow - that I left my plastic bag stash in the car, I have yet to forget to tote my minusbags with me.
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Profiteroles, which are miniature cream puffs, are made easy when prepared in the Deluxe Mini-Muffin Pan. You can make them ahead of time and freeze (unfilled) in a ziptop bag. These bite-sized treats are easier to make than you would think!
The Pampered Chef ® Profiterole Puffs Recipe
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 eggs, lightly beaten
Filling and Topping
1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon Double-Strength Vanilla
2 tablespoons chopped pistachios or almonds
1/4 cup prepared chocolate frosting, melted
Preheat oven to 375°F. For puffs, in (1.5-qt.) Saucepan, combine water, butter and salt; bring to a boil over high heat. Add flour all at once. Using Classic Scraper, stir mixture vigorously about 1 minute or until mixture leaves sides of pan and forms into a ball. Remove from heat; place dough into Classic Batter Bowl. Add eggs and whisk until smooth and very thick using Stainless Whisk.
Lightly spray Deluxe Mini-Muffin Pan with oil using Kitchen Spritzer. Using slightly mounded Small Scoop, scoop batter into cups. Bake 22-25 minutes or until deep golden brown. Remove from oven and make a small cut into side of each puff using Quikut Paring Knife to release excess steam. Remove puffs from pan to Stackable Cooling Rack; cool completely.
For filling, combine whipped topping, powdered sugar and vanilla. Mix gently until well blended using Small Mix 'N Scraper®. Attach bismark tip to Easy Accent® Decorator; fill with filling and pipe into center of each puff. For topping, chop pistachios using Food Chopper. Place frosting in Prep Bowl; microwave on HIGH 5-10 seconds or until melted. Drizzle frosting over puffs and sprinkle with pistachios.
Yield: 24 puffs
Nutrients per serving: (1 puff): Calories 90, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 55 mg, Fiber 0 g
Cook's Tip: To prepare filling using heavy whipping cream, combine 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, 3/4 cup powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon Double-Strength Vanilla in Stainless (2-qt.) Mixing Bowl. Set over Stainless (4-qt.) Mixing Bowl that is filled with ice. Beat cream until stiff peaks form using Stainless Double Balloon Whisk, about 5-7 minutes. Proceed as recipe directs.
If desired, 1 teaspoon vanilla can be substituted for the Double-Strength Vanilla.
Try filling these with your favorite instant pudding.
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The Allen Family - available for bookings
Thanks to Pete Allen (US, resident in Britain), who writes:
I would like to introduce you to my family. We are a family of six (English Mom and American Dad) living in the UK and we play bluegrass, country, and old-time music. Please consider our family band for your event, have a listen, and visit us at:
www.reverbnation.com/rpk/peteallen (press kit)
The photo shows (l-r) Pete, Toby, Ruby, Josh, and Geary. To request a CD, call Pete on +44 1843 822085. Contact the band by e-mail.
BIB editor's note: The Allen Family's recordings on ReverbNation leave no doubt of their solid, hard-driving, enthusiastic, and old-fashioned sound [that adjective being a strong commendation in my book] in both bluegrass and old-time music.


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Blackout transforms famous London market for the festive season
Blackout Ltd, the long-established and highly-regarded drapes and rigging supplier, was delighted to be involved in the transformation of London's historic Covent Garden Market for the festive season.
As with so many of the projects it is involved with internationally, Blackout provided a complete production service for the transformation, supplying staff, rigging and access equipment to hang Christmas decorations beneath the glass roofs of the market's two main aisles. The decorations, created by Sculptivate, include 73 giant baubles, the biggest 3m in diameter and weighing 250kg, four Sputniks and 24 enormous candy canes.
The installation took place at night so as not to disturb the market's daytime trade; Blackout's team, led by Tom Lambert and Ian Moody, were on-site for ten "very cold" nights over two weeks, with Friday and Saturday evenings being their particular favourites as they had to work around "lots of drunk people out partying!" Despite their late working hours, the team were captured in action, making an appearance in the London Evening Standard newspaper.
The installation - due to remain in place until January 9th 2011 - was just one of the many projects undertaken by Blackout through the autumn, these ranging from providing pipe, drapes and purple velour to the Pride of Britain awards at London's Grosvenor House Hotel, to installing drapes for the London International Horse Show, to rigging truss, drapes, screens and projections for the launch of the Vertu Constellation Quest phone in Moscow, to providing the complete rigging and drapes requirements for the pre-show, main show and party at the MTV Music Awards in Madrid.
Based in south-west London and with an office in Paris, Blackout Ltd prides itself on being able to offer any rigging or drapery a production might require, whether that involves renting a single star cloth, having custom drapes created, or providing the equipment and a hugely experienced staff to rig even the most challenging shows.
Further information about Blackout Ltd can be found online at www.blackout-ltd.com, or by calling +44 20 8687 8400.


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Gates Named to Outland Trophy Watch List
Junior Nick Gates took the first step toward adding to Nebraska's nation-leading Outland Trophy total on Thursday, when he was named to the 2017 Outland Trophy Watch List.
Gates, a 6-foot-6, 295-pound offensive tackle from Las Vegas, Nev., has anchored the Husker offensive line at tackle the past two seasons. Gates started all 13 games last year, when the Huskers lead the Big Ten in fewest sacks allowed with 15. Gates also helped the NU offense post four 200-yard rushing efforts in 2016 and two games with at least 550 yards of total offense. For his efforts, he was selected as a third-time All-Big Ten performer by the conference media. As a redshirt freshman, Gates started all 10 games he played in 2015, earning a spot on BTN's All-Bowl Team for his effort against UCLA. He was also named to the Big Ten All-Freshman team by ESPN.com and BTN.com.
A total of 81 players are on the initial Outland Trophy Watch list, which is presented to the top interior lineman in college football. Gates is one of 11 Big Ten players on the initial list, as the 11 Big Ten honorees tie for second among all conferences.
Eight Husker players have combined for a nation-leading nine Outland Trophies over the years, including two-time winner Dave Rimington. Ndamukong Suh was the Huskers' most recent Outland winner, bringing home the trophy in 2009.
The Outland Trophy finalists will be announced on Nov. 21, with the winner announced on the Home Depot College Football Awards show on Dec. 7. The Outland Trophy presentation banquet, sponsored by the Greater Omaha Sports Committee, will be held on Jan. 10, 2018 in Omaha.


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what you can't see in this picture very well is the two carrots in the grass and the bag of magic reindeer food in brady's hands. the anticipation and constant reminders for the last week about making sure to feed the reindeer have been rather cute. so as soon as we arrived home tonight daddy trampled the snow and the boys headed out to the front lawn to make sure the reindeer knew just where to land and had plenty of food to keep them occupied while santa delivered the presents.
for brian and i every christmas is a new experience as we map our way through traditions old and what to continue on with as well as what to create new for our family.
as a child i have many fond memories of christmas eve and christmas morning. there was something about walking into my grandma betty's house on christmas morning. she would be sitting in her chair sipping her tea. a christmas record would be playing out in the family room and the crackle and glow from the fire and christmas tree would add to the ambiance of the morning. i still remember the smell of her house around every holiday, one of comfort, warmth and homemade rolls.
the year i started to not believe in mr. c, he landed on the roof of our home, sleigh bells came from right outside my window. i even heard a "ho, ho, ho, merry christmas." a sign for me it was definitely time to get to bed so mr c. could come to do his job. the next morning their were reindeer hoof prints in my front yard along with a bag of half eaten hay. i am pretty sure that renewed my belief for another couple of years, maybe even a lifetime.
the point is, the magic of the season doesn't have to be complicated or over thought. sometimes you can even follow the lead of your children. as this year comes to an end i sit here feeling completely blessed by all that i have. i look forward to the new year and all that it holds for myself and my growing family. it's a great life.
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This past weekend I spent some time in Chattanooga, TN. Along with drinking multiple Yazoo beers and stuffing my face with delicious Urban Stack burgers, I also made my way over to Sequatchie Cove Creamery to meet the fine folks who craft such gems as Cumberland tomme. Later, I would come home to discover an entirely different tomme waiting for me.
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Lucky me received another package from Point Reyes Dairy. While this one was not part of the official tasting, it was (I say was because it it quickly vanished into my mouth) very special in the sense that it is not available to the rest of the public.
Having recently had the Cumberland, it was a fun comparison trying the Point Reyes tomme. While tomme is a style, the individual cheeses can all vary wildly. The Point Reyes was just as fantastic as Sequatchie Cove's example, but totally different. While the Cumberland is earthy, smooth, and somewhat soft, the Point Reyes was rather hard and crumbly. The paste was golden with large "crunchies" (amino acid clusters), and the nose was sweet, grassy, and tropical. The taste was surprising and fun; bright, sweet, salty, and bursting with lemon and grapefruit flavors. I made it a point to sample a piece with Yazoo's latest Hop Project. The tropical notes of the cheese danced around with the floral hoppiness of the beer, making a great pairing.
The beauty in handcrafted cheeses like these is the individual uniqueness of the styles. These cheeses aren't mass manufactured, and that should be celebrated. My weekend of tomme made for a very sweet homecoming indeed. Tomme sweet tomme. Oh, I just couldn't help myself.


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Money? Politics? Weather? Why are we leaving Quebec?
A study by the Canadian Institute for Identities and Migration (CIIM) suggests that the number of Quebecers heading down the 401 is on the rise.
Departures from Quebec to other provinces rose to their highest level this century in the first nine months of 2013, with nearly 29,000 people moving from Quebec to another province from January to September 2013 — the highest number of departures for that period in any year since 2000.
In most cases, Quebec's loss was Ontario's gain, with two out of three ex-Quebecers moving to Ontario, one in four to Alberta and just under one in ten to British Columbia, according to quarterly demographic estimates released by Statistics Canada in December. Quebec had a net loss of 11,887 residents due to interprovincial migration (departures minus arrivals) in the 12 months from October 2012 to September 2013, compared to a loss of 7,700 people in the corresponding period of 2011-12 and a loss of 4,394 in 2010-11.
The rise in departures coincides with the election of the Parti Québécois in September 2012. But is that really the explanation? We asked CIIM executive vice-president Jack Jedwab what he made of the numbers. Click on the grey icon below to hear what he had to say. And remember, you can listen to all of our podcasts at montrealgazette.com/montreal@themoment and on iTunes .


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German / English Translator Required (Frankfurt)
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11 hospitals in Pennsylvania including West Penn Allegheny Health System, UPMC and Jefferson Regional Medical Center, will be receiving injured Haitians badly in need of treatment after the devastating earthquake 3 weeks ago. Governor Ed Rendell says the state received a call last week from federal officials asking Pennsylvania to accept Haitian trauma patients and he responded with a letter saying Pennsylvania stands ready..."Despite the efforts of American and foreign doctors and nurses who have gone to Haiti and set up field hospitals, some Haitian patients are so severely injured that they cannot get adequate treatment in Haiti. And the Haitian government has asked the United States government to accept those patients for treatment in American hospitals."
Carolyn Scanlan, president of the Hospital and Health System Association of Pennsylvania, says the patients have long-term acute care needs such as "severe head injuries, spinal cord injuries. They have amputations as a result of being crushed. They are paraplegics, quadriplegics as a result of their injuries."
The governor says he's hoping the federal government will cover the expenses of the hospital but if not, they will seek private contributions.
The Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare has located housing resources to shelter the escorts for the patients and local social service agencies are preparing to help with translation, food and clothing needs.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Local Hospitals to Receive Injured Haitians
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Faster Than Light and Anno 2070
Faster Than Light and Anno 2070
Steam was having a sale on these two games and I was bored so I bought them.
Faster Than Light came to my attention because Day9 (SC2 commentator) was playing it on his channel, and it looked fun and was only 5 bucks at the time. It was made by an indie developer (if you can classify two dudes as a "development team") and funded through kickstarter. It's got the graphics of an early 90's PC game and is rather basic, but it's still really fun. You can beat it in about an hour and I've logged 12 hours playing so far. There are lots of ships and weapons and scenarios to play around with. The biggest re-playability factor is that each new game is randomly generated - the planets, the encounters, the weapon finds.
Seriously, check out some of Day9's series to see some gameplay.
Next on sale at Steam was Anno 2070 for 20 bucks. It looked like a complex version of Sim City type games, which I enjoy, and Gamespot gave it an 8.5 so I went for it. I'm not too far into it, but it's pretty fun. The only real complaint I have is that there is SO many things you can do, but there's basically no tutorial. You're just kinda supposed to know how to do the most micro of things - I have to upgrade to tech engineers to research a part to put in a building add-on without affecting eco status or using too big a field of influence... well that's great but how do I do ANY of that? A couple of youtube tutorials later, I'm starting to get the hang of it and enjoy it.
Another cool thing is that everyone playing the game is kind of connected. You and everyone else around the world do daily quests and vote for different leaders to access different bonuses.
"Ain't got no last words to say, yellow streak right up my spine. The gun in my mouth was real and the taste blew my mind."
"We see you cry. We turn your head. Then we slap your face. We see you try. We see you fail. Some things never change."
RE: Faster Than Light and Anno 2070
Wonderful choice in games I love ftl and anno they really make you think! Plus the soundtracks are awesome
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