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The makers of Pinball Ride are coming back, and this time, they're Pinball Maniacs!
Back in 2009, Massive Finger had a bonafide hit on their hands with Pinball Ride. Since its release the game has been downloaded 3.3 million times; that's a number that any developer would look at with envy. Now, three years later, Massive Finger are coming back to the world of bumpers and steel balls with the upcoming release of Pinball Maniacs.
Unlike other pinball games on the App Store, Pinball Maniacs is looking to take pinball into a unique new direction. Pinball Maniacs will tell a story in which a hero and his friends go on a treasure hunt, but encounter plenty of enemies along the way.
And while storytelling in pinball isn't exactly groundbreaking (most tables try to tell some sort of rudimentary story in one way or another), the gameplay here – which combines elements of pinball and Breakout – should be. The developers are also promising unique patterns of enemies and explosive power-ups.
"Since we released Pinball Ride in 2009," Massive Finger CEO Laurent Mascherpa tells us, "tons of great pinball games have come out. We want to refresh the pinball genre introducing some breakout elements, offer people a pinball experience they can't find yet on iPhone (or iPad)."
Pinball Maniacs will be available as a free download, and when the game first releases, it will ship with two tables, "Pirate Bay" and "Dragon Castle." The first table will be completely free, with the second unlockable through certain challenges, or by making an in-app purchase.
There's no release date other than "soon" available at the moment, but with some unique elements and a fantastic art style, you'd better believe this is one we're going to be keeping our eyes on. Be sure to follow Pinball Maniacs right here at Gamezebo to be notified the moment it's released!


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Although the formed way back in 2012, it's not until March 16th that ENQUIRY! will be releasing their debut EP, What A Time To Be Alive, via Cardiff based label and management Jealous Lovers Club. Have toured through the majority of 2014, the band have picked up a strong underground following, and this four track release is sure to feed their anticipating fans. Flicking between all manner of genres, the band take influence from the likes of Brand New and The Xcerts, but are far from limited by these inspirations.
The opening of Stop Wasting Time, You're Going To Die doesn't do much to kick off the record, a simple drum intro being built up with riffs being a fairly blank slate, but as the music unwinds, it's clear they've got more in common with Eagulls than similar logos. Whilst the instrumental is akin to Nai Harvest, heavy, almost harsh, vocals contrast that. Too heavy for noise and too noisey for heavy, ENQUIRY! promise to ignore any guidelines and do whatever they like.
Texas, Honey opens more as you'd expect – all fuzzed up noise and layers of riffs, leaving it most of a minute before the vocals get to play a part. This leaves the track to switch between full-volume, hearing-damage inducing noise to random quieter moments, before closing with a ridiculously lengthy, psychedelic meets grunge close. Stretching over five minutes, if this song doesn't give you a headache, it's because you're not listening to it loud enough.
As underwhelming openings go, Viking (The Bastard Sons Of A Thousand) nails it. Bass guitars aren't known for their solo-ing techniques, and waiting half a minute through such a basic intro hardly inspires a change in this opinion for me. Every opportunity for the track to really "take off" is missed, and when it does, it's… yeah, underwhelming. It's not until a solid minute in that anything much happens, and you realise it's not going to go anywhere. They try to use the stop-start deal again, but somehow the whole piece lacks the enthusiasm and expertise the others thrived on – at a live show, this'd be the one that's played whilst everyone goes to the bar.
Winding up the record with "P" is for Pyscho is the EP's highlight – ENQUIRY! show you don't have to be loud, constantly to have the power of noise, and this control does the song a million favours. Not only is this the best track off the EP, it's one of the best I've heard all year. Strained vocals layer up to add a sense of desperation and the token guitar riffs that've been highlight throughout come back again. ENQUIRY! show here that they really know how to construct an earworm.
What A Time To Be Alive is maddeningly up and down – one moment they're giving you riffs that make you want to shed all dignity and play air guitar like it's the last thing you'll ever do, and the next you're straining your ears to see if anything's actually happening. To be honest, the EP's worth buying for the closing track alone.

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It has literally been months since I last did a blog post, I got a new job and my life just sort of revolved around that for a few months whilst I was getting used to it. But (hopefully) I am going to stop neglecting my blog and get back into the swing of things! Just thought I would do a catch up post because obviouslyyyyyy people wanna know what I have been doing - I joke, I joke.
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Alison Pill rang in the New Year with a new fiancé. But while most proposals are often an intimate moment between two lovebirds, Pill's future hubby, actor Joshua Leonard, enlisted her Newsroom co-star Tom Sadoski, who played her on-screen ex Don Keefer, for some help popping the question.
It all went down in Joshua Tree with Sadoski staging the scene as if he was taking a photo for the couple.
"I had been on a rocky mountain top in Joshua Tree, and Tommy Sadoski, who is like my older brother, who plays Don [Keefer] on The Newsroom, documented with his camera the entire thing," the bride-to-be told Us Weekly at the Los Angeles premiere of her fiancé's new HBO series Togetherness.
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But the proposal wasn't as seamless as they initially thought — Pill almost fell off the mountain!
"We should also add that just before it happened Alison nearly fell off the rocky cliffside, so I ushered her over under the guise of protecting her from falling to her death," the groom added.
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As if this whole story couldn't get any cuter, Leonard made sure to get the okay from her parents over the holidays.
"Her family is in Canada, and we were back there over the holidays and I cornered them while she was taking the dog out for a walk," Leonard continued. "Alison comes from a feminist household, so I figured it would be important to ask both parents' permission, lest it seem too patriarchal, and they were both very supportive, as are my parents, so it's very exciting."
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Comics writer J.T. Krul is best known for his work recently on Green Arrow and Teen Titans, but cut his chops at Aspen with Fathom and Soulfire. His latest book, Sand + Bone, from Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray's Adaptive Books, J.T. and artist Andrea Mutti tackle PTSD and an unexplained supernatural phenomenon.
Sean Hitcher has just returned from war. He didn't die in Iraq, but part of him wishes that he did. He's home now, back in the small Midwestern town he grew up in. But he is haunted by nightmarish visions of killing and carnage that seem to be the result of severe PTSD. But are they? Is there something he's missing. …
As mysterious acts of violence spread throughout the town, Sean begins to wonder if there's more going on than he originally thought. What terror did he experience on the battlefield, and what horrifying secret did he bring back with him?
J.T. took some time to discuss Sand + Bone, PTSD and working with Adaptive Books.
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Refreshing Strawberry Yogurt | Healthy Low Cal Dessert
There is nothing unique about the strawberry yogurt. Easily available in the market… So why am I even talking about it on my blog?
I visited my Maternal Uncle (Mama ji) recently and thinking that I have become a 'health freak' now, he thought I would not be interested in any ice-creams or any other high-calorie dessert. So he offered me Strawberry Yogurt as Dessert.
When he mentioned strawberry yoghurt, I made a face. Firstly, I don't like the strawberry flavour and secondly, the strawberry flavoured yoghurt available in the market that I have eaten in the past gives me acidity. I prefer the natural yoghurt to flavoured stuff any day.
So my first reaction was to refuse him, but he insisted and so I had what he offered. I am so glad he did not give up, because what he offered left me so refreshed. Deeply impressed by it, my first instinct was to share it with you guys. I feel it is a very good option to have as dessert.
Similar to all the recipes that I write, this one also is simple to make but is extremely refreshing to eat. It goes without saying, low in calorie too.
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- Natural Yogurt (Curd): 1 Bowl (you can even use greek yogurt)
- Sugar: 1/2 tablespoon, you can use honey too
- Fresh Strawberry: 2 Pieces
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- Mix the sugar (or honey) and yoghurt well
- Slice the Strawberry & put on top
Ready to serve. That is it…😳😳
The strawberry yoghurt available in the market is all mashed/ ground and tastes artificial (to me) and also gives me acidity (can't say why) plus you don't know how much sugar or artificial flavours they put.
But the strawberry used here are sliced up, fresh and natural. I am such a fan and can have it every day.
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To the Moms of Boys: I Salute You
It was a not-so-typical Friday night. My girl's toys were strewn across the house and her laughter could be heard from the other room. That part was normal. What set this night apart, however, was what she was laughing at.
My friend's little boy was running from room to room screaming at the top of his lungs. Every time he passed the hall closet, he ran headfirst into it, at full steam. With intention.
And my little girl shrieked with laughter. Even while sitting on the floor herself, sweetly rocking her baby doll to "sweep."
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I sat back, mostly amused at the scene playing out in front of me. Our little friend was spending the night, a first at our house, though I have watched him plenty of times at his own. The difference is that our house is a fairly small condo, just under 800 square feet, whereas his home is large and open, offering plenty of space for him to expend the boundless energy he always seems to have coursing through his veins.
In the confines of my small home, that energy now seemed just a touch overwhelming. The noise. The running. The hockey stick he wouldn't put down. I couldn't help but laugh and say a silent thank you for my comparably calm little girl.
Because if I had been given a boy, I'm pretty sure we would have had to move.
In our circle of friends, we laugh about the differences between our kids all the time. My daughter is routinely one of the only girls in a pack of boys, all within a few years of each other. And while she tries her darndest to keep up, those boys are (and likely forever will be) so much more rough and tumble than she is. There is never a get-together that doesn't result in some sort of wrestling or sword fight. The boys yell and climb up on top of the tallest surface they can find before jumping haphazardly to the ground. And my girl gives kisses. And hugs. And wants to sit in your lap to cuddle.
Don't get me wrong; she has plenty of energy herself. And our days are typically planned around activities to get her out of the house and using that energy up. It's just that her energy tends to be of the quieter variety. And when the boys try to hug-wrestle her (their own brand of hug that involves squeezing as tightly as they can until both members of the hug are wrestling on the ground) she is always more than just a little confused as to why they aren't just hugging.
You, my fellow mommies, are superwomen. Because chasing after that much energy, day in and day out, has got to be exhausting.
Obviously there are no absolutes in the world. And I am sure there are little girls who have energy levels that could rival these boys we spend our time with, just as I am sure there are little boys so sedated and calm that they would bore my girl to tears. But in general, I think its fairly common knowledge that boys tend to be high energy. Study after study shows that they are the ones who struggle most with sitting still in school, and more than one of my boy-mama friends has commented on how strikingly different my sweet and demure little girl is from their rough and tumble tots. Of course, we also laugh about how this will likely change in the years to come – while I may have the "easy" child now, the tides are sure to turn during the teenage years.
Still, I watch these little boys I love so much and I can't help but smile. They quite literally bounce off the walls, and while I adore playing the role of auntie and getting down on the ground with them for a good wrestling match every now and again — their mommies are the ones keeping up with that energy on a full-time basis. A job which seems, admittedly, quite exhausting to me.
Our house is never loud like that. If my girl cries, it rarely lasts more than a minute. And besides that? She is never yelling just to yell. Never hurling herself into walls just to see what happens. In fact, it is not a rarity at all for me to walk around the corner and find her quietly "reading" books to herself in the corner. She helps pick up her toys and kisses each and every one before putting them away. And at bedtime, more often than not, she brings me her stuffed bunny and looks up at me with tired eyes as she says, "Nigh-Nigh," her signal that she is ready to be put in her crib.
Our little friend, on the other hand, apparently gets only more rambunctious as he gets tired. A level of "crazy" his mom told me I should be on the lookout for, as that would be the only signal I would get that he was ready for bed.
And so, to the moms of boys, I salute you. Because … wow. I love those boys in our lives and am thankful every day my daughter gets to grow up alongside them. But you, my fellow mommies, are superwomen as far as I am concerned. Because chasing after that much energy, day in and day out, has got to be exhausting. Fun and exciting and hilarious to be sure, but also completely and totally energy-draining.
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So get those boys of yours to bed and pour yourself a glass of wine. Have a drink on me and know that this mommy is raising her glass to you.
While standing back in awe of the level of energy it must take on your part to keep up with those rough and tumble little boys I see you chasing after!


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Hi Rhonda, Can I ask you about the fabric you used for your Ginger jeans? Any good places to look for denim fabric? I've read lots of blogs and they recommend Cone Mills denim. I'm sure it's great but I would rather use something cheaper to test the pattern the first time. What do you think of Joann's denim? My local store had some that had 2% lycra and also cotton/rayon/poly. I always said I didn't want to make jeans or bras. But I'm tired of the low waisted jeans that seem to be the only thing available in the stores. I want my waist to be a bit higher and these Ginger jeans look like what I want. Though I'll change the legs to bootcut. With my hips skinny jeans aren't flattering. And besides I can't really resist a pattern named Ginger. LOL Thank you so much.ReplyDeleteReplies
The first pair I made, the pair you see above were made with denim that I purchased at Joann's. Just be careful. I recently purchased 2 more pieces for jeans, another blue, and a black piece. While I was there, I noticed that some of the denim was not marked correctly. Some said that it had the 2% Lycra, but there was basically very little stretch. As you look at the denim, just be careful to pull the fabric and feel the stretch. So for a first pair, and even a second and third :), I think you will be fine with the denim from Joann's. Just check the stretch.Delete
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Licensing drive kicks off for Olly the Little White Van
The new pre-school property from UK creative agency Ideas at Work has been bolstered with the signing of Hornby as master toy partner.
The company has come on board for pan-Europe and Australia for Olly the Little White Van. The vehicle-led animation, which consists of five-minute shorts, is due to debut on ITV Kids in June, while it has also been snapped up by TVNZ in New Zealand.
Hornby – which has signed a four-year deal – will produce die-cast, push-along, friction powered and r/c vehicles, play-sets and character figurines, Hornby and Scalextric sets and jigsaw puzzles. The toys are set to hit UK retail from spring 2012.
"Olly the Little White Van is an engaging and relevant entertainment property," stated Frank Martin, CEO of Hornby. "We believe that by applying Hornby's product development and marketing skills to Olly we can create a broad product range that will excite the market and, in turn, introduce a new generation of children to Hornby's core products."
Henry Becket, MD of Ideas at Work, added: "I am delighted to have signed this key partnership with Hornby, one of the world's best known and most loved names in the toy business. We are enthusiastic about our partnership with such a well respected toy company, together with our key English speaking broadcast partners, ITV and TV New Zealand, which together form the perfect springboard for this property."


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I suggest if you have any free time at all over the next few months, that you pop along to the British Library to see the 'Evolution of English' exhibition. It was such a fantastic collection of how we have come to speak and use language the way we do now, what has influenced it and the huge importance of slang and dialect.
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Apple Pay, Android Pay, PayPal, and StarBucks dialing up growth in $23 billion mobile payment markets/
The U.S. market for mobile payments made at the retailer point of sale will increase to $23 billion in 2016, up 54% from 2015, according to market research publisher Packaged Facts in the brand-new report Mobile Payments in the U.S., 5th Edition.
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Presently the market is benefitting from activity involving a quartet of major industry players: Apple Pay, PayPal, Android Pay, and Starbucks. "Significant" payment usage via the Starbucks private label mobile app and the PayPal general-use digital wallet, in addition to growing usage traction for Apple Pay and Android Pay, are at the center of this thriving industry, notes the research group.
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You might think that state agencies in Minnesota would be well attuned to state law. That's why it's both mystifying and disappointing that the state Board of Teaching can't seem to get its act together when it comes to processing applications for some teacher licenses.
Twice in the last several months, the agency was reprimanded by courts for failing to follow state rules on alternative licensure. Last December, Ramsey County District Judge Shawn Bartsh said the board broke the law when it failed to operate the portfolio method of granting licenses.
Then early this month, Bartsh found the agency in contempt of her previous court order "for failing to let a plaintiff submit an application for an alternative teacher licensing program and not responding" to her. "This Court's patience is at an end," the July contempt order said.
Citizens who care about education should be at wit's end, too. In addition to defiantly breaking the alternative licensure law, now the agency's foot-dragging has come at a price. As a result of the contempt order, the Board of Teaching has to pay a teacher candidate plaintiff $7,000 in attorneys' fees and other costs.
This series of unnecessary events began in spring 2015, when a group of educators sued the board, arguing that the agency arbitrarily denied licenses to qualified teachers — mostly from out of state.
Later that year, Bartsh ruled that the board violated state law when it stopped accepting licensing applications by portfolio in 2012. The portfolio process looks at experience and training in making licensing decisions. It is one of several ways prospective educators can be certified outside of the state's traditional licensing requirements.
In addition to twice being ordered by the court to comply, the agency and the Minnesota Department of Education were sharply criticized in March by the state Office of the Legislative Auditor. The two state agencies have overlapping responsibilities for licensing; the board is supposed to set standards for candidates, while the department issues licenses.
The auditor found that the licensing process is confusing and overly complex, and it recommended that the function be handled by one agency. And in some cases, the auditor said, the licensure appeal process is inconsistent with state law.
Fixing Minnesota's broken licensing process — including facilitating alternative licensure — is critical because the state faces shortages of teachers in coming years. The current system is seen as a barrier to recruiting and hiring educators, so legislators recently set up a task force to recommend systemic changes.
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I spent a good part of the day starting a commission for a large peony painting. Check out my teaching blog for peek at the beginning stages. Just when I had wrapped up the first session and was ready to start another small oil for this blog, I received a phone call from my good friend and walking buddy who's snow birding in CA. Chat, chat, chat...and nothing got done for the space of an hour. So I decided on a quick watercolor for a change. I could keep the lights bright and play for a bit. Hope you enjoy her as much as I did.
I'm a recent graduate of Georgetown Atelier in Seattle, Washington and have just started to compile a new body of work. Much of what you see here prior to 2011 is older work and hopefully you'll note an improvement. Because I paint both in Alla Prima (fast small works) and polished realism, both categories are listed as tabs beneath this section. Stay tuned. I'm a work in progress.
Monday, January 05, 2009
Reclingin Nude Watercolor, 7" x 9", matted to 10" x 12"
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Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Strangeland Issue 1 Cover
Here's the cover to the first issue of my new book 'Strangeland'. It's a horror-vengeance title that really doesn't pull any punches. Really. The book debuts this August from Fangoria Comics and I figure it's fair game putting this image up here as its already out in this months previews and Fangoria magazine and elsewhere. Colours by Jason Jenson of Chaos fame.
Posted by Stephen Mooney at 2:31 AM
6 comments:
- Dec said...
Has it been in Previews yet? I'll make sure i gets me a copy.
Nice to see the different stages the cover goes through.
- June 19, 2007 at 7:25 AM
- Will Sliney said...
Read the post Dec ya dope.
August you say. Ill be picking that one up then
- June 19, 2007 at 12:27 PM
- Moondog said...
Cheers Will!
- June 20, 2007 at 1:05 AM
- Will Sliney said...
One question tho!! How does he eat??
- June 20, 2007 at 3:08 AM
- Dec said...
Declan looks at pictures only.
Declan doen't read.
That's how Declan rolls, deal wth it.
- June 20, 2007 at 6:19 AM
- Moondog said...
Lotta soup. Whatever fits through a straw.
- June 21, 2007 at 9:20 AM
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By: Karen A. de la Trinidad
Technical Writer, camarinessur.gov.ph
The onset of All Soul's Day in places where the inhabitants are mostly Catholics suggests a deluging in the local markets of assorted candles of colors, shapes and scents and of a variety of flowers freshly picked from a native farm. The hullabaloos in the flea markets reached as far as the super marts and department stores where people can be seen hurrying to and fro, doing a last minute buying of the things they will need in preparing for the occasion. Such a typical Filipino setting indeed and so much like Christmas Eve, the difference is it's not Christmas and it's not for the living. It is All Soul's Day and it's for the dead.
This tradition goes back to ancient years and as history repeats itself so too this popular wont had been passed to one generation after another. But what really is the celebration of All Soul's Day? Do other religious sects have their All Soul's Day celebration? An informal interview was conducted to make way for the beliefs and traditions maintained by different religious sects. Read on…
Catholics make way for the All Soul's Day
Popularly identified as "All Soul's Day", this is the day set apart in the Roman Catholic Church for the commemoration of the souls of the faithful dead. It falls on the 2nd of November albeit in this country, most Filipinos celebrated it as early as November 1. The tradition is said to have started in the 10th and 11th centuries and was based on the (Catholic) doctrine that "prayers of the faithful on earth may help purify souls in purgatory". The offering of prayers and masses are solely for the repose of the souls who died not in the state of grace. Prayers and masses are offered to ease whatever pain and suffering they are in. To complement to such thoughtful cause, loved ones offer a spray of flowers and lighted candles. Flowers serve as a living memory reminding us that once these people had remained close to us and they, like us, had once been fascinated by the beauty and color of life. Lighted candles likewise signify that the love, hope and joy they shared with people they had left behind shall be kept forever burning and alive even though they may have found their destiny somewhere or even in the arms of the Heavenly Father.
In a Muslim's way
"Hindi kami naniniwala sa "Araw ng mga Patay", replied Salem Malako, a Muslim residing in one small Muslim community seated somewhere Brgy. Concepcion, Naga City, when ask if Muslims believe in the so-called All Soul's Day celebration. He went on to relate that in their religion which is Islam, "Ang kamatayan ay ang katapusan…at hindi na namin inaalala ang mga namatay." (Death is the end and we do not keep remembrance of the dead.) Salem and his other companion, Said, went on to illustrate, while citing some teachings from the Koran, that those who died were like on a deep slumber.
Malako and Said's illustration of the burial customs in Islam suggested that traditional Islamic burials are carried on conservatively. Initially, the corpse is bathe and cleanse and thereafter wrapped in a soft white cloth. It shall be allowed a three-day stay in the house for family members, relatives and friends to pay a quick visit. Forbidden activities include that of gambling or playing similar games and eating. A too intense expression of sorrow like lamenting and mourning is much forbidden for the main reason that "nahihirapan ang patay.", as was quickly interposed by Salem Malako during my interview bout. When asked why a family member or a relative or a friend perhaps cannot grieve for the dead, Salem simply told me "dahil ang buhay ay pinahiram lang naman". An answer which in all fairness has every speck of truth in them.
After the initial preparation and three-day stay in the house, the final step is the burying of the corpse. A cave is exhumed and the corpse is placed underneath. No flowers nor candles adorned the graveyard. The dearly departed carried with him nothing but a simple clothing wrapped around him. His personal belongings, which are to be later on donated to others, are retained by the family members.
Upon the death of the person, two angels named Monkar and Nakher stood before the dead person and judged him based on his past conducts and acts. Unlike Catholics, Muslims oppose the existence of a purgatory. For the Muslims, it's either "Paraiso" (Heaven) or "Impierno" (Hell). The "paraiso" has eight (8) levels while the "impierno" has only seven (7) levels and where a person may go depends upon the actions he had done during his past life.
Notions and Beliefs of other Sects
"Sa abo ka hale, sa abo ka man mabalik". A biblical statement which affirms the very reason why Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) followers do not believe in the celebration of the All Soul's Day.
Iglesia Ni Cristo or the Church of Christ, another known religious denomination in the country, has quite a different explanation on why they do not share the special celebration of the All Soul's Day. Such explanation is in accordance with some Biblical teachings and doctrines that man's origin is from dust and from it he shall return. This is further exemplified through their belief that man is composed of three (3) parts: hawak (body), espiritu(spirit) and kalag(soul). The body being the one visible and living in this world while the soul is considered, termed in the local vernacular as the, "hinangos kan tao" (breath of man) which man only borrows from God.
INC followers believed that when a person dies, he is but on a deep sleep so that he is no longer aware of the things that are made in his favor. The offering of prayers, masses and indulgences, according to INC tradition, will not likely benefit the dead because a person's destination, be it heaven or hell, depends on how he conducted his life while he was still living.
Contrary to the popular belief of the Catholics that after a person's demise, he shall be judge according to his past doings, INC advocates do not share such idea. Rather, they cited "Hindi babangon ang mga patay kundi sa araw ng paghukom ni Cristo" (in bicol vernacular), a specific biblical statement which attested to this disparity.
Sharing the same biblical foundation as INC does, followers of the Jehovah's Witnesses likewise do not share the celebration of All Soul's Day. For them, no specific biblical teaching can prove out the existence of the All Soul's Day celebration.
Chinese Customs on the All Soul's Day
Chinese traditions on the celebration of All Soul's Day have some similarities like those of the Catholics. Floral offerings, fruits, and other foodstuffs are being offered to the souls, believing that they (souls) too share in that simple feast. Two sticks of Chinese "incense", instead of candles, are lighted for the souls while three are said to be offered to God. Material possessions, in the form of paper-made "playhouse", "car" and "kim" (Chinese money) are made available to the dead person's tomb intending prosperity for the departed souls.
I am a devout Catholic and I believe in the celebration of the All Soul's Day. On those two days of my interview stint, I had gone to places I had not been before. I had set foot on grounds that were unfamiliar to me. And a whole lot of truths, which I respected, are known and revealed to me making me realize then, as a person, that regardless of what you believe into, one truth remains, that we, humans, are but destined to only one - to our Creator.
And for me as a Catholic, All Soul's Day is not about ghosts, eeriness or cold gray air. All Soul's Day is more than the floral offerings, lighting of candles, praying or visiting the graveyard of our dearly departed. Perhaps, the celebration of the All Soul's Day is also an opportune time for living ones to ponder on to their life's mission while they are still on earth.


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Scream Factory gives us an early Thanksgiving treat this week! Not one, but TWO wonderfully done Blu-ray releases of the George A. Romero films, Monkey Shines and The Dark Half.
Monkey Shines tells the story of Alan Mann, a quadriplegic who gets a Capuchin monkey as his little helper. At first, Ella the monkey is very useful. She can make phone calls, get Alan drinks and even do cute dances to make him laugh. However, unbeknownst to Alan, the monkey has been part of a genetic experiment which makes her a little…nutty. Things start to go sour when Alan and Ella begin to connect telepathically and wreak havoc when Alan gets angry.
I hadn't seen the film in many years. It plays more as a drama than straight up thriller. Not that I hate drama, but I always felt this film could have been a little more fun with the creepy monkey parts. That said, Romero always does a good job at building tension and the film's violent crescendo is totally off the rails.
Based on a book by Stephen King, The Dark Half stars Timothy Hutton as an unsuccessful novelist writing under his own name, Thad Beaumont. However, under his pen name, George Stark, he's a wildly successful crime fiction writer who tells violent and trashy stories. Once Beaumont's two-faced career is revealed, he decides it's time to literally and publicly kill George Stark. He holds a burial, complete with a headstone that dons Stark's name. This is all in hopes for Beaumont to move on and start a legitimate career writing important works.
So, it comes with great shock and terror when a physical presence of George Stark rises from the fake grave and starts to kill everyone connected to Beaumont. The film leads us on a supernatural cat and mouse as we learn the secret of why George Stark has been born into the real world and how Beaumont's writing will keep him alive.
Both films are clearly Jekyll and Hyde stories. The Dark Half is more literal regarding man's duality and I think it's a more successful film and one of Romero's better works after the dead trilogy. I had not seen the film since it came out in 1993 and I really enjoyed watching it again. It's very polished and the acting is superb. Michael Rooker has a nice role as a good guy, which is something we don't see too often in his career.
Both films look beautiful on Blu-ray. The Dark Half's gorgeous photography really stands out. There is a nice balance of grain and crispness. When Romero goes old school with big, bold color washes, the transfer is very vibrant without any desaturation that you might have seen in previous versions.
The people at Red Shirt Pictures, who put together the docs on these releases, have stepped up their game here. In the past, I've commented on how sometimes the docs can be a little light in content. Of course, many times that's chalked up to what or who is available. However, BOTH Blu-rays have excellent docs on the making of the films and are chock full of new interviews, behind the scenes material and interesting stories. Romero is the best subject. I'm a big fan of his and he's great at discussing the making of his films, always jovial and upbeat even when telling the more annoying moments in his career.
Both discs come with a nice serving of vintage behind the scenes footage, deleted scenes, a Monkey Shines really weird alternate ending, trailers, stills and a brand new audio commentary with George A. Romero. I could listen to him talk about films all day. Maybe I'll put the commentaries in a loop.
Between the two, solely on the films alone, I prefer The Dark Half. However, due to the wealth of great extras, any Romero fan worth their zombie wound would want to own both these Blu-rays in their collection. So, grab your Black Beauty pencils and write down your orders today!
Get Monkey Shines here via Scream Factory and/or get The Dark Half here also via Scream Factory.
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The writing started in the early '90s when I was Director General for Economics and Finance at the EU Commission. That was the time when three related events shocked the world: the U.S.S.R. collapsed, Germany was reunited, and the EU single currency was planned. The author took part in crucial, secret negotiations associated with these developments: his personal notes provided the background material for this story.
In the late-'90s I was Secretary General of the European Bank (EBRD). This was an ideal position to gather evidence that financial crises (like the recent one) have remote but not always well understood causes: politicians' ineptitude and bankers' greed.
The book's epic conclusion, with its rich revelations and implications, was written – and it could not be otherwise -- at the time I was the "world's drug czar", namely the UN Under-Secretary General in charge of fighting drugs and crime (2002-'10).
The only part of The Checkmate Pendulum that is not the result of the my personal experience is the military confrontation that ends the nuclear intrigue. The air battle is narrated on the basis of tactical plans designed by NATO military jet-fighter pilots.
The Checkmate Pendulum educates and challenges public opinion. The anxious reader rushes through the plot rich of suspense and reversals. The analytical reader learns about the financial-political warfare in Europe. Those concerned with geo-political issues appreciate the strategic insights.
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Today we celebrated Mikayla's birthday. We didn't do anything big - I wasn't up for it with a newborn and everything. We had our family and a couple of friends over. It was a fun day.
My Mom worked her cake magic and made Mikayla a very nice "Dora" cake. Mikayla was so excited.
This is Mikayla showing everyone how old she is. She has been practicing this for a couple of weeks and was very happy that she is actually three now.
We had a wonderful time celebrating Mikayla's birthday with our family. The day did prove to be a little overwhelming for Mikayla. We had the party at 1pm and at the beginning she was great. Towards the end however, it was painfully obvious that whe was in desperate need of a nap. She was becoming completely incapable of sharing and was crying at the slightest thing. When everybody was leaving and we informed her that whe was going to be taking a nap, she had a complete meltdown. Luckily, only the grandparents were witness to this very out of character behavior. After she woke up, she was in a much better mood and had fun playing with her toys.
I can't believe that Mikayla is already three. I put together a little slide show of pictures of the past three years - I got quite emotional watching my little girl "grow up" through out the timeline of pictures. I often just wish that things could be a little bit slower so I could enjoy her as a little girl a little bit longer. She is such a sweetheart and is definitely my little princess. She is such a joy and makes Jeremy and I laugh on a daily basis.
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Dora, Dora, Dora the Explorer!!
Today we celebrated Mikayla's birthday. We didn't do anything big - I wasn't up for it with a newborn and everything. We had our family and a couple of friends over. It was a fun day.
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- kathymatthews927 said...
Yesterday was quite fun and such a minor "meltdown". She is such a joy and such a special little person...........as her baby brother will be. My highlight was listening to Jeremy explain taking turns to her.......completely a 3 year old reaction.
- December 16, 2007 at 8:14 AM
- Jenny said...
Happy Birthday, Mikayla! I totally remember the amazing Aunt Carol cakes - she definitely hasn't lost her touch. I totally know what you mean about wanting to slow down time. It's not that I don't want my kids to grow up, but do they have to do it so quickly?!
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Art Intervention Lights Up One of the World's Most Polluted Rivers in Buenos Aires
As part of the cultural activity Museums' Night, Spanish artist Sigismond de Vajay presented the intervention Spiders over the Riachuelo last Satuday: a lightning and music show which sought to attract the public eye to one of the most polluted rivers in the world.
Located south of Buenos Aires, the Riachuelo is the final leg of the Matanza River, a body of water 64 km long that empties into the Rio de la Plata which has become one of the dirtiest in the planet. Its contamination began when slaughterhouses and tanneries from the area began to pour waste in early 1800, and many cleaning plans have been announced with no results ever since.
But history might be changing at last. In July 2008, the Supreme Court of Argentina ruled that national, provincial and city authorities were responsible for the damage pollution of the river could cause to over five million inhabitants of the area, and stated that they had the obligation to improve the quality of life of these people and restore the water, air and soil.
Since then, a recovery plan overseen by an organism called Acumar has been implemented. According to data released by the agency, so far they have closed 134 landfills that were installed in the area, shut down 167 companies that were polluting the river, taken 57 sunk ships off the water, and cleaned 242 kilometers of margins.
On a social level, they've provided drinking water for over one million people and connected to the sewerage network another 760 thousand. They've also re-located more than 13 thousand families, among other measures.
It's still to be seen if the stream will follow in the footsteps of Spanish Nervión River, which after a century of intense industrial activity was restored in 15 years and today is clean and full of aquatic life.
For starters, it's interesting that new cultural activities like Saturday's show are turning people's eyes to the water again, and recovering this forgotten space for the public.
A part of the project Of Bridges & Borders, the show Spiders over the Riachuelo was a lightning installation accompanied by performances of the musicians Buenos Aires Sonora, Biosphere (Norway) and Scanner (England).
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Kangaroo Genome Mapped Tuesday, 18 November 2008 Australian researchers will today launch the world first detailed map of the kangaroo genome, completing the first phase of the kangaroo genomics project. Researchers at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Kangaroo Genomics (KanGO), including University of Melbourne, ANU, WEHI, University of Sydney, University of NSW and the Australian Genome Research Foundation (AGRF) have built a framework to assemble the genome of a model kangaroo, the tammar wallaby. "A good map is crucial for finding our way around a new genome," said KanGO Director Prof. Jenny Graves, who divides her time between ANU and University of Melbourne. "It enables us to explore how the genome of mammals - including humans - is organized, how it functions, and how it evolved." "Now the world can use information on kangaroo genes and sequences to explore how mammals develop and function," she said. DNA sequence obtained by the Australian Genome Research Facility (AGRF) with funding from the Victorian government will be arranged using the genome map. Researchers say the international race to sequence the genomes of significant species is driven by the power of genome comparisons – particularly of species that are distantly related – to reveal secrets of the genome in humans, as well as other mammals. "Australia's weird and wonderful animals are making crucial contributions," Professor Graves said. "The kangaroo has helped to consolidate Australia's reputation in this important genomics era," she said. Graves says genomic information is extremely powerful. She says KanGO researchers used the kangaroo genome map to solve fundamental genetic puzzles, for instance discovering the gene that controls the sex of a baby, and overturning theories of the origin of our blood proteins. The map and sequence will open up new areas of research into how genes are turned on and off during development of all mammals. "Kangaroos are a marvellous model for studying human development and reproduction because they are born very early and complete much of their development in the pouch - rather than the womb," said Laureate Professor Marilyn Renfree of the University of Melbourne's Zoology Department, who takes over as KanGO Director today. "This makes them a powerful tool for studying the genes and hormones involved in mammalian reproduction and development." Professor Graves says that access to the next generation sequencing technologies will mean that the wealth of genetic information in Australia's native flora and fauna can now be tapped into. "This will provide a depth of understanding never thought possible until recently and lead to new and exciting applications in the field of biotechnology." ......... ZenMaster
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MB ChB (Bristol, UK), MRCS (Eng), MRCSEd, FRCS (C-Th), CCT (UK)
Senior Consultant Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, NUHCS
Programme Director NUH Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency Programme
Assistant Professor Department of Surgery, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUS
Assistant Professor Jimmy Hon is a Senior Consultant with the Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery of National University Heart Centre, Singapore (NUHCS). He is fully registered as a specialist in Cardiothoracic Surgery with both the United Kingdom General Medical Council and the Singapore Medical Council.
He graduated from The University of Bristol Medical School in the United Kingdom in 1996. He started his career as a research fellow pursuing basic science research under the direction of the world-renowned heart surgeon Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub in London. As a young researcher, he was one of the Principle Investigators who secured a prestigious British Heart Foundation project grant totaling £178,800. His research has led to numerous significant scientific publications.
He began his surgical training with the London St. Mary's Hospital Basic Surgical Training rotation and attained the Membership of The Royal College of Surgeons of England (MRCS (Eng)) and The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCSEd) in 2003. He then went on to secure a position in the highly competitive UK Calman specialist training program in Cardiothoracic Surgery and completed six years of intensive training in London to become a fully trained heart and lung surgeon. During his specialist training, Asst Prof Hon worked in many prestigious and leading hospitals in London including The Royal Brompton Hospital, The London Chest Hospital, St. Bartholomew's Hospital and Guy's Hospital. He was able to acquire extensive clinical experience in treating a broad range of heart and lung conditions. In 2008, he was awarded the Fellowship of The Royal College of Surgeons in Cardiothoracic Surgery (FRCS (C-Th)) and in 2009, he received his United Kingdom Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT). After receiving his UK CCT, Dr. Hon embarked on an advance Cardiac Surgery Fellowship to pursue his subspecialty interest in minimally invasive aortic valve surgery in Vancouver, Canada. During his fellowship, he personally performed numerous Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) under the supervision of Dr. Anson Cheung and Dr. John Webb who are both pioneers in this technology. In addition, Asst Prof Hon performed many aortic valve replacement using small incisions (Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement) and also acquired the skills of extracting pacing leads using laser technology during his time in Vancouver.
His interest in basic science started early on in his career and he has since made significant contributions to heart related scientific research through many important publications. He continues to be involved in this area and envisages in promoting research and innovation in the younger generation of surgery trainees in Singapore.
In early 2010, he returned to Singapore to join NUHCS as a consultant surgeon. Given his experience with TAVI in Vancouver, Asst Prof Hon is heavily involved in the start-up program for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in NUHCS.
Asst Prof Hon speaks fluent English, Mandarin, Hakka and Cantonese. He also fully understands Hokkien and Teochew.
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TripAdvisor is considered one of today's biggest travel sites, and every day, tens of thousands of consumers visit the site to find useful information that will influence their purchase decisions.
Smart marketers and business owners know how powerful a platform TripAdvisor can be – especially if they optimize their listings, engage with site users, and maximize all the features that TripAdvisor offers to businesses.
Looking for ways to shape your TripAdvisor strategy and attract new customers?
We're here to help. Check out this list of 12 signs that your TripAdvisor listing is on point. We hope you find the information helpful; at the very least, the list can help you identify certain areas where you're performing really well, and which ones might offer an opportunity to improve.
(Meanwhile, if you're working in the hospitality industry and just getting started with claiming your business listings on major review sites, you might want to read this list first.)
12 Signs that Your TripAdvisor Listing is On Point
1: You won a Travelers' Choice Award.
You're in a good place when you've been given a Travelers' Choice Award, which TripAdvisor hands out once a year. This means that you're among the cream of the crop, and you've been listed as one of the best in your business category – in the country, in your continent or region, or in the world.
2: You have a Certificate of Excellence.
Another stamp of approval that TripAdvisor gives every year is the Certificate of Excellence. This is awarded to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers.
(Check out: 40+ tips for promoting your TripAdvisor award)
3: Your name, address, phone number, and business info are correct and complete.
One of the most important aspects of managing your TripAdvisor profile is getting your business info right. Did you know that wrong local data costs US businesses $10.3 billion worth of potential annual sales?
So: be as detailed as possible. Don't stop at having the correct name, address, and phone number; include additional information that potential customers will find useful, like amenities list, services offered, price range, reservation options, number of available rooms and seats, what-have-you.
4: You have great photos on your TripAdvisor page.
A picture paints a thousand words and drives customer engagement. Research by TripAdvisor confirms that. According to the review site, business listings or pages hotels and properties with at least one photo receive 225 percent more booking inquiries than those with no photos. If your page features more than 100 photos, you can receive as much as 238 percent more booking inquiries.
5: The map on your page shows your correct business location.
Your TripAdvisor listing should come with a map (on the right side) that shows your exact business location. But double-check and see to it that the dropped pin is where exactly you're located. This helps your TripAdvisor-using potential customers to find your business more easily.
6: You enjoy a high TripAdvisor ranking.
A high ranking enables you to gain more visibility in TripAdvisor search results – and gives you an edge over competitors in the same business category and in the same location.
If you notice that your TripAdvisor ranking is dropping, spend some time investigating what's wrong – and do what's needed to fix it. Here's a little guide to help you do just that.
7: Your review game is on point.
For consumers, online reviews can spell the difference between "Okay, I have to go there" and "There's no way I'm stepping foot in that place." Good reviews help you build a 5-star reputation, while bad reviews literally scare customers away.
The quantity and quality of reviews, traveler ratings, freshness of reviews (which ones are labeled as "new"?), and the contribution level / badge level of your reviewers also count as among the major factors that determine your TripAdvisor ranking, as well as whether or not you qualify for a Certificate of Excellence or Travelers' Choice Award.
PRO TIP: If you're in the restaurant industry, pay extra attention to your overall rating on TripAdvisor, which is based on a 5-point scale. According to ReviewTrackers research, as much as 1 in 3 diners wouldn't choose to eat in a restaurant with an overall rating that's below 4 on a scale of 1 to 5.
8: You're diligent when it comes to responding to reviews.
Your approach to review management should be proactive. That means regularly tracking your reviews, managing customer feedback, and responding to reviews. According to TripAdvisor, business owners that respond to reviews enjoy 17 percent higher engagement levels and are 21 percent more likely to receive a booking inquiry than those who don't respond to reviews.
In simpler terms: TripAdvisor users love seeing business listings with professionally written management responses, because it makes them feel that the business really cares about and values the feedback they get from customers.
READ more: TripAdvisor Response Examples – Management Response to Reviews
9: Your TripAdvisor listing is extra green.
In today's age when consumers are more environmentally conscious, it helps to offer choices that demonstrate your business' commitment to the environment.
If you successfully qualify for TripAdvisor's GreenLeaders Program, your business shows up as part of TripAdvisor users' GreenLeaders search function. You also have a unique opportunity to showcase your excellent environmental practices and receive a TripAdvisor GreenLeaders badge and framed certificate.
10: You're featured in a TripAdvisor guide.
TripAdvisor is more than a collection of user-generated reviews and ratings; the site offers expert picks, too, typically written by professional critics or city specialists or selected as among the community's favorites. Getting featured in an exclusive guide can definitely boost your visibility – and you get a neat "Featured In" badge on your listing, too.
11: You put up special offers and announcements.
TripAdvisor has a search category for businesses that have special offers and announcements. Take advantage! It's a great way to attract more prospects, drive sales, and make way for pleasant surprises that could become the highlights of your customers' experience.
12: You're active in the Q&A section.
TripAdvisor has a fairly new Questions and Answers feature that's integrated with your business listing. Sometimes, users who are familiar with your business can answer fellow users' questions for you, but this doesn't mean you should rest on your laurels.
Being responsive in the Q&A section as a property representative is one of the best ways to establish your expertise and authority on TripAdvisor. It also offers a terrific opportunity to engage with travelers before they even make a purchase decision.
Is your TripAdvisor listing on point? If you're looking for more ways to improve your performance on the popular review site, check out these 8 terrific TripAdvisor tips for businesses.