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Liquid light: Young reflects on nature
A game I used to play when I was bored in my little hometown was to pretend everything was unfamiliar, that I was walking down a street I'd never seen before, looking at yards in a foreign country. It's no easy feat to convince the mind that the known is unknown, but it makes the world endlessly interesting. And it's a trick photographer David Young has down to a science.
Young, whose exhibition, "Upstream," is currently on view at the C&O Gallery, is particularly adept at looking at creeks and rivers not as water flowing over rocks and sunken detritus but as abstract canvases of shifting patterns, lines, and colors painted and re-painted by reflected light. He conveys his visions by shooting extreme close-ups that capture both the fluid surface and what lies below. He creates his images in-camera, using only the available light with no special filters or lenses.
An ultra-fast shutter speed enables Young to capture the dazzling patterns created by sunlight reflecting off and being refracted by the water. In "Cahaba Glass (AL) II," the water looks like cells. In "Sugar Hollow, VA -V," the shadows and light resemble snakeskin.
Meanwhile, whatever rests on the riverbed appears warped as the refracted light introduces sinuous lines where none actually exist. Young further obscures his sources by blowing up his photographs into oversized prints, where tiny details, like the veins of a blanched leaf, become exaggerated.
Each composition seduces the viewer with rich russets, oranges, yellows, greys, whites, and brilliant greens (perhaps punched up a tad digitally?). But no matter how abstract the overall image is, Young usually includes a clue to its origin–-perhaps an identifiable stem or rock in one corner of the frame.
Young's love for his technique is clear (no pun intended). Like a scientist attuned to minute variations under the microscope, though, he seems oblivious to a certain sameness that begins to creeps in from one image to the next for viewers who are less alert to subtle shifts and changes.
Nevertheless, two images offer a significant departure from Young's passion for fluid abstracts. In "Camp Albemarle, VA I" and "II," Young uses a window's view of interior panes and its simultaneous reflection the exterior environment to create images that surreally blend architecture and landscape. The key again is Young's ability to see the wondrous in the familiar–-and to open our eyes to it.
David Young's photography exhibit, "Upstream," is on view through September 28 at the C&O Gallery, 515 E. Water St. (next to the C&O Restaurant). For further information: firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Have you met Ebb and Flow? The twin spacecraft entered lunar orbit last month with aims of uncovering the mystery of the Moon's formation.
Part of NASA's Gravity Recovery And Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) project, each of the probes is equipped with its very own "MoonKAM," which stands for Moon Knowledge Acquired by Middle school students. Middle schoolers around the country will use videos like this one to help NASA scientists pick out and more closely image points of interest on the Moon's surface. This particular clip is of the Moon's far side, and was shot on January 19th by Ebb's MoonKAM.
According to NASA:
In the video, the north pole of the moon is visible at the top of the screen as the spacecraft flies toward the lunar south pole. One of the first prominent geological features seen on the lower third of the moon is the Mare Orientale, a 560-mile-wide (900 kilometer) impact basin that straddles both the moon's near and far side.
The clip ends with rugged terrain just short of the lunar south pole. To the left of center, near the bottom of the screen, is the 93-mile-wide (149 kilometer) Drygalski crater with a distinctive star-shaped formation in the middle. The formation is a central peak, created many billions of years ago by a comet or asteroid impact.
Read more about the GRAIL and MoonKAM projects over at NASA.
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Sunday, April 10, 2011
TofuXpress and a Tofu Recipe!
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I ♥♥♥ my TofuXpress! I use it at least twice a week. I like that I can use if for marinating as well which eliminates extra dirty dishes. I usually leave it pressing overnight and it is amazing!ReplyDelete
The recipe looks very tempting. I love cauliflower so I will be making this soon!
Thanks Elisabeth! I love the TofuXpress so much too! Now that I've been using it, I can't imagine pressing tofu the old way (which for me was paper towels and plates) ;o)ReplyDelete


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OMFG… It dropped!
I am sure you have all had those moments, and I was reminded of of while writing my last kara post.
Like everyone, I have reservations about the RNG, but I must say, when the item finally drops, my body tingles with excitement, my jaw drops, I pull my headphones out of the PC jumping out of my chair in joy.
I feel sorry for that lucky bastard that got the Mongoose enchant on his 1st trip to Kara (ok, maybe not as sorry as I feel for those like me that never see it drop), because that crazy OMFG… it dropped feeling will be at least diluted, if not entirely absent.
The Sunfire drop for me was amazing, but I must admit I never expected it to drop – it's in the league of the Mongoose formula – not expected. Therefore no disappointment when it doesn't drop, and less excitement when it does drop.
Here's a few examples of when something dropped for me that made my day, in some cases made my week.
Formula: Enchant Weapon – Major Spellpower, which drops from the Bash'ir Spell-Thief in Blade's Edge Mountains. I was getting up at 5am to do some grinding on these guys for 10-30 minutes a day. I was getting up at this hour, because once my young son woke, he got all my attention. Crying baby, tends to wake sleeping Mum… and we can't have that.
I had been doing this for nearly 2 weeks, dealing with the usual pew-pew-dead-ghost run issues. As I reached the end of my last ghost run, I hear my little boy crying – time to stop grinding. So I resurrect, and as I am turning away from the PC, I notice the loot sparkle. I am still moving towards the microwave to warm his milk as I think to myself "that sparkle wont be there when I get back". So I hit loot and … OMFG.. It dropped! I didn't stop talking about it for a week.
Formula: Enchant Bracer – Spellpower, which drops from Bloodmaul Geomancers in Blade's Edge Mountains. Man this is a long grind – especially when you don't have any Ogri'la reputation and everything is red to you. So long, that in the end I went and got the rep so I could become King and murder my subjects in peace.
If you haven't done this grind, you may be unaware that there are 2 mobs you need to kill. The "rare" ones – Bloodmaul Geomancers – that drop the formula, and their all-too-common cousins, the Bloodmaul Skirmishers – which drop nothing… Why, well the share the same spawn point, and there seems to be a ratio of 90% Skirmishers to 10% Geomancers. You need to kill the Skirmishers to encourage the Geomancers to spawn.
This is the right thing to do.. kill all the Bloodmauls, unfortunately there are too many people that just swoop in and take the Geomancers – very very frustrating.
Anyway, I think I ground these guys for close to two months – killed hundreds of the big buggers… and no drop.
One night, when due for a Kara raid, I was stalling my mates.. "Just one more please…". Next thing I know the summon dialogue appears… OK, I'll kill on more then accept. Boom, Boom, Geomancer dead… OMFG… It dropped!
The last one I will talk about is the Brooch of Heightened Potential from Shadow Labyrinth. Now SL was giving us all sorts of problems. I think we spent about 2 months in there not getting far past Blackheart the Inciter. This bloody brooch never dropped, we were sharding stuff over and over because the loot list and RNG seemed stuck on the same loot.
Anyway, we take on Blackheart, and for the 1st time I survice the whole fight, and you know what's coming… OMFG.. it dropped! The sword from Murmur was a pleasant bonus a little while later… but it just didn't have the same build up.
What about you… Horror stories anyone?
What are your OMFG… It dropped! stories?
Gnomer and Out!


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Never have a boring night again
Nursing that killer hangover while trying to match blurry phone pictures with names of new friends? – trust me when I say I've been there. My work as a freelance nightlife photographer has taken me to most bars and clubs all over Singapore where I have met amazing people and made wonderful friends from all over the world.
This is where I will be sharing the best areas to experience Singapore's nightlife with complete disregard for popular opinion or brainwashed marketing. Prepare for a night of decadence as you tumble down the rabbit hole of mindless hedonism. With that, always remember, "A morning of awkwardness is far better than a night of loneliness".
This guide is divided into:
- The 10 Most Popular Nightlife Spots in Singapore
- The 4 Most Popular Clubs in Singapore
- The 4 Best Nightlife Concepts in Singapore
- The 4 Best Rooftop Bars in Singapore
- The 4 Best Beach Clubs in Singapore
- 3 Other Notable Mentions
The 10 Most Popular Nightlife Spots in Singapore
These areas are hot spots where clusters of nightlife activity flourish, from bars, clubs and restaurants. Hop, jump or biggity bounce between them as they are all located within walking distance. A definite way to make your night go by in a flash.
1. Clarke Quay
Clarke Quay is undoubtedly the reigning king of nightlife destinations. This riverside festival village dedicated to [strike]good[/strike]great times combine dining, drinking and clubbing for the ultimate nightlife experience. People flock to the bridge and riverside with alcohol bought from convenience stores in droves every night; this cheaper alternative may not be as classy but you still get to enjoy the sense of excitement in the air and easily make new friends.
My favorites other than the hugely popular ones which I will be listing below are Rasputin Russian Bar (R&B and HipHop music with nice lounge areas), Highlander (awesome crowd and live bands), Dream (newly opened club also known as ex-Zirca).
Tip: Never queue for the cabs at the main area, instead cross the bridge towards "Riverside Point". It is a gigantic neon sign so you can't miss it, directly to the left of it is a nondescript roundabout, you will have much shorter queuing times there. I get cabs mostly within 5-10 mins while gloating at silly tourists in the endless queue at Clarke Quay's taxi stand. Alternatively you can get cabs at the main road beside Clarke Quay MRT as well.
2. Boat Quay/Circular Road
Located beside Clarke Quay is Singapore's historical Boat Quay. Shop houses have been carefully conserved to house various bars, pubs and restaurants. Sheltered eateries and pubs flank the busy walkway along the river and I recommend walking the stretch to explore for yourself.
Don't forget to check out the pubs and bars along Circular Road (just behind Boat Quay) as many hidden gems are stowed away here. Personal favourites are Magambo Bar & Restaurant (super cozy bar and friendly staff), Charlie's Tapas Grill & Bar(spanish tapas), Bar 57(great ambiance with 2nd story platform area).
Tip: Coffeshops along the fork of Circular Road operate well into the night with taxi drivers waiting nearby. Great for that late night supper and quick transport back.
3. Ann Siang Hill & Cross Street
Ann Siang Hill & Cross Street is made up of bars, art houses and eateries that line the whole street. This area has been become one of the more hip and happening places in recent times. I've been to several bars and pubs here for gatherings, the crowd overflow tend to spill out onto the street as the night progresses providing a laid back environment where you socialize on the streets with a drink in hand.
The bars here are awesome for hosting parties as they usually have no venue charge as long as you buy alcohol from them throughout the night, just make sure to book in advance! Favorites of mine include Gem Bar & Lounge (plush Victorian-style sofas) and Bartini (comfy atmosphere with their own Deejay)
Tip: Taking away from the restaurants and eateries back to the bar you are at, highly recommend Jerry's BBQ & Grill with their famed baby back pork ribs and buffalo wings. Yum yum.
4. Orchard Area/Orchard Towers
Downtown Orchard Road has a different nightlife vibe of its own with the infamous Orchard Towers (aka the four floors of whores). I remember coming here with a Caucasian friend which was followed by him getting hit on by hookers constantly, I managed to cock-block him with only the best of intentions.
The Streetwalkers roaming the area may be a turn off for some but if you look past that you will find decent watering holes in the area. Many pubs and discos can be found within the towers itself with TAB and Hard Rock Cafe only a stones throw away.
I recommend checking out Ming Arcade (it's actually a commercial building). On the second floor at Cuscaden Patio Cafe And Pub you can find cheap booze and delicious pub grub like chicken wings and potato wedges. On the seventh floor is Club V5 Tycoon a Thai Disco being much bigger than its counter part V3 Live on Stage at Boat Quay.
Tip: At Cuscaden Patio Cafe And Pub a jug of beer goes for $18 and even cheaper at $12 on Tuesdays.
5. Holland Village
Holland V as it's endearingly called is a busy enclave popular with young locals and expatriates alike. With the new Holland Village MRT and multistory carpark, transportation is a breeze compared to the past. Ethnic crusines and watering holes make up most of the outlets with the occasional niche stores such as pet shops and hair salons. This used to be my hangout spot in my early teens and I have fond memories of this place, back then underaged drinkers buying alcohol from convenience stores was really common. Sheesha bars and ice cream stores like Haagendaz and Swensens are definite recommendations.
Tip: Try not to scrimp and save by parking in desolate areas for free as parking tickets are rampant. You may also find invites to orgies and sex parties stuck to your car.
6. St. James Power Station
St. James Power Station is a mega-complex with nine entertainment outlets, each having its own theme from Latin music and R&B to contemporary dance and Mando-Pop. With their offers of free entry for students and frequent under-aged parties, they have gained notoriety for fights and attracting ah bengs & ah lians over the years. Also known as rowdy teenage delinquents if you're not Singaporean.
I checked out their latest outlet District One recently on a Saturday night, crowd was decent but filled mostly with "bengs" and "lians". Most of the working adults there that night shared the same sentiments with their complaints about the crowd.
Powerhouse has been transformed into Toxic and has given new lease of life to St. James. Without giving too much away, all I can say is this is the only reason anyone should come here.
Tip: Be sure to check out their latest offers, current ones include free entry for Safra Card members. Yay more hot blooded males to join the fray.
7. Robertson Quay
Robertson Quay is a quaint gem of night entertainment offering a eclectic mix of international restaurants with alfresco dining, wine bars and art houses. Its tranquil atmosphere is perfect for intimate dinners and good conversation. More of a place to unwind rather than party it up, Robertson Quay has a quiet charm about it that is hard to place.
8. Chijmes
Chijmes has a rich history and splendid architectural style with premier F&B establishments within its landscaped surroundings. I remember taking a date to the classy Insomnia Bar & Restaurant. Feeling particularly charming, I bought a bottle of red wine and decided to take my date on a stroll through the nearby Fort Canning Park.
At the time, I thought the idea I conceived was ingeniously romantic, sipping on red wine with a cool breeze. Making out under the stars in the guise of the night. But reality has a way of sucker punching expectations in the face. In between the humid air and blood thirsty mosquitoes, "mood-killer" would be an understatement.
Tip: Don't bring a date to Fort Canning Park unless you never want to see her again.
9. Dempsey Hill
Arguably one of the hottest dining destinations in Singapore, Dempsey Hill has captivated discerning diners with its old world charm. Although they come with a hefty bill, romantic restaurants such as The White Rabbit (a restored Chapel ideal for dates), PS Cafe and House are favorites in the area.
It quite difficult to get too and going home is a challenge too. You have to call a cab if you don't drive.
Tip: Getting Ice Cream at Ben and Jerry's Flagship store after a hearty meal.
10. One Fullerton
Many restaurants line the waterfront of the Marina Bay Sands precinct making alfresco dining a popular choice at One Fullerton. This place is always bustling with activity being just beside the Merlion park with The Butter Factory and a whole bunch of other bars round the corner.
Tip: Try to coincide you visit with Marina Bay Sands' light show at 8 pm, perfect for setting the mood while you wine at dine at One Fullerton.
The 5 Most Popular Clubs in Singapore
1. Zouk
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+65 6738 2988 | 17 Jiak Kim Street Singapore 169420
Opening Days: Wed, Fri, Sat
Zouk stands tall on its own as a mega-complex; with countless awards as a prime nightspot over the years, it is a definite must go. Mambo Jambo nights was said to be a rite of passage for all young Singaporeans and the place to have your virgin clubbing experience. I remember partying the night away when I turned legal with this famous mid-week party.
Zouk's main room is just one of four compartmentalized areas within the complex itself. The other three being Zouk Wine Bar, Velvet Underground and Phuture. Velvet's dance floor has an exclusiveness to it which is elusive to the average joe but is really nothing to scream about (and much smaller too), there is just as much fun to be had at the other rooms.
I learnt "E=MC2" in school, Zouk was where I learnt "Girls +Alcohol > Everything Else". (at least until maturity kicked in).
Tip: Getting cheap alcohol from Holiday Inn Hotel across the street for pre-drinks before heading into the club(everyone does it).
2. Avalon
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+65 6688 7448 | South Crystal Pavilion, Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Avenue Singapore 018972
Opening Days: Wed, Thu, Fri ,Sat
I mean come on, It's a freaking Crystal Pavilion floating on water. It looks really pretty on the outside AND the inside too, with glittery crystal chandeliers drooping from the ceiling reflecting all the pyrotechnic lasers shooting everywhere, it's a game of laser-tag amplified to a full fledged war. Heralding from Hollywood, it brings on jaunty and upbeat vibes, the place to be for the young and alive.
Avalon has two floors; the first being the dancefloor and bar, and the second being mostly sitting areas and the washroom. Somehow or rather the elevator in the club really impressed people when they just opened. I end up taking the stairs rather than waiting most of the time.(unless eye candy is available)
Taxi Tip: Take a 10 min walk along the waterfront on the left of the Avalon until you reach a road and hail a cab there. Then you can laugh at the people who enter MBS and join the snaking long queue with the other silly casino people. It's a longer walk but the time you save getting a cab is well worth it.
3. Attica
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+65 6333 9973 | 177A River Valley Rd Clarke Quay Singapore 179024
Opening Days: Everyday
Attica attracts the hottest crowds from the likes of expatriates and sarong party girls. With its higher age limit of 25 for men, it is more exclusive than the average club. Bouncers have a bad reputation for being very selective, often rejecting certain races and making way for attractive girls to cut the long queue. Honestly the age requirement is bull, my British friends who are 21-23 regularly patronize Attica on ladies night where I've had problems entering thanks to my prepubescent looks.
Attica's main room is decently sized but nothing to boast about, it has a courtyard for the smokers or those who wanna get fresh air(the irony?) and leads to Attica Too – the VIP area on the second floor. In a nutshell, Attica is where the hotties come to party.
Tip: Going with Caucasian friends makes for an easier entry
4. Home Club
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+65 6538 2928 | 20 Upper Circular Road #B1-01/06 The Riverwalk Singapore058416
Opening Days: Tue-Sat
Dubbed one of Singapore true "underground" clubs in our otherwise mainstream entertainment scene. Home doesn't offer much glitz and glamour but is where you can really let your hair down for a good night.
I spent my last birthday here on their famed "Beat!" night, it was the first time in my life I heard The Smiths, Stone Roses and Joy Division being played in public continuously, needless to say I had an eargasm to remember. Home is where you can escape the ear bleeding induced from Top 40 mixes being replayed over and over again.
Tip: Check out +65 at Home Club, one of the only dedicated places playing Drum & Bass
The 4 Best Nightlife Concepts
1. Singapore Pub Crawl
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+65 9640 5611| Fat Pigeon Statue beside UOB Plaza,80 Raffles Place Singapore 048624
Opening Days: Thu-Sat
PubCrawl is the perfect way to explore Singapore's vibrant nightlife if you are new here, many travelers and expats join the locals every Thursday to Saturday to hop along four different bars; end off the night on a high with VIP priority entry into a designated Club and party the night away.
I've been to countless Pubcrawls, what's amazing is that you get to meet people from all over the world with friendly crew members taking good care of you. Special deals and prices are given to the Pubcrawlers, the perfect way to explore different pubs and bars as the locations change every night! "Master Crawlers" Morgan and Vman with "Crawl Captains" Ash and Tim are super friendly so don't worry about being left out! Come and join the "Crawlers" as they take you on a journey towards an unforgettable night.
2. The Chupitos Bar
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3B River Valley Road Clarke Quay #01-05 Singapore, Singapore 179021
Opening Days: Everyday
Chupitos is Singapore's only dedicated shooters bar with over 130 shots. With 4 main categories, Dare, Deadly, Fruity and Yummy there is something for everyone. Ladies will especially love sweet treats like "PaddlePop" and "BubbleGum whereas guys with huge egos can go for killers such as "Gas Chamber" and "Absinthe Bohemian".
The TSL team went down for their Grand Opening back in March and came back with reviews and videos. Jamie is the young and talented bar owner who beat over 200 submissions to win the "Martell VSOP Ultimate Startup Space".
I absolutely hated the "Milo Godzila" and can't understand what's the big fuss about it, it just tastes like Milo with whipped cream. Personal favorite? The "Red Headed Slut"(whoops are we still talking about shots?)
3. Beer Market
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+65 9661 8283 | #01-17/02-02 3B River Valley Road Singapore 179021
Opening Days: Everyday
Beer Market is inspired by the dynamics of stock exchange with local bands playing live music on most nights. Prices of beer fluctuate every 30mins in accordance to demand creating an exciting atmosphere. Some hold their orders expecting prices of their favorite beer to drop while other capitalize on the present and order in bulk. With its wide selection of beer coupled with gastronomic delights, beer market is a great place for a fun and carefree night.
4. Play House
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+65 6734 0205 | 3 River Valley Road Singapore, Singapore 179022
Opening Days: Mon-Sat
Play House uses theatrics and production value to amp up your experience. Many girls are dressed to feed stereotypical male fetishes such as air stewardess, nurses, french maids and school girls. They pour drinks and make superficial conversation and occasionally go up on a platform to dance.
Feminists may rage at the objectification but its really just a night of harmless fun. It doesn't have a dance floor per say with plush lounges and tables taking up most of the space. What makes this place different is that the girls are mostly Singaporean and can actually speak English so all the men can get the impression that they are oh-so-charming.
The 4 best Rooftop Bars
1. 1 Altitude
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+65 6438 0410 | 1 Raffles Place Rooftop One Raffles Place (OUB Centre) Singapore 048616
Opening Days: Everyday
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+65 6688 7688 | 10 Bayfront Avenue Marina Bay Sands Singapore 018956
Opening Days: Everyday
3. New Asia Bar
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+65 6338 8585 | 2 Stamford Road, Singapore, Singapore 178882
Opening Days: Everyday
New Asia is perched 71, yes Seventy-One!, floors above the city skyline at Swissotel: The Stamford Singapore. It has an ultra-sleek interior complete with two bars and a dance floor. I was here for an event where 200 party goers made their way in via two lifts with whole process taking over half an hour. The long wait was worth it as the decor coupled with the magnificent skyline made it a night to remember. Age limit is 21 and door checks are pretty strict.
4. Loof
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+65 6338 8035 | #03-07 Odeon Towers Extension Rooftop 331 North Bridge Road
Opening Days: Mon-Sat
I"ve seen my fair share of rooftop bars, most of them are sneakily disguised behind "rooftop" to come off as being more exclusive and exotic when in fact, it's just an cramped bar on a roof, quite literally. I have to say Loof Top Bar stays true to their word takes two cakes on top of that.
Definitely will have to recommend Thurdays with Loofapalooza – Singapore's most elevated underground party. Amazing tracks with DJ Uncle Johnny from the likes of – Garbage, Radiohead, Muse, Bowie, Arctic , Libertines, Smiths, Manic. Even requested some Cure from the amazing Deejay. Expect quality indie and classics to make the old feel young and the young feel even younger.
The 4 Best Beach Clubs
1. Mambo Beach Club
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+65 6276 6270 | 40 Siloso Beach Walk, Singapore, Singapore 098996
Opening Days: Everyday
2. Tanjong Beach Club
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+65 9750 5323 | 120 Tanjong Beach Walk Singapore 098942
Opening Days: Tue-Sun
3. Wave House
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+65 6377 3113 | 36 Siloso Beach Walk, Sentosa Singapore 099007
Opening Hours: Everyday
4. Azzura
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+65 6270 8003 | 46 Siloso BeachWalk, Sentosa Singapore, Singapore 099005
Opening Hours: Everyday
Other Notable Mentions
1. Mink
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+65 6734 0205 | 7 Raffles Boulevard Singapore 039595
2. Dream
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+65 6305 6768 | Block 3C River Valley Road, Singapore, Singapore 179022
3. Kyo
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+65 6225 6001 | 133 Cecil Street, #B1-02, Keck Seng Tower Singapore, Singapore 069535
5. The Arena (now under renovation)
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+65 6338 3158 | 01-08 Clarke Quay, Singapore, Singapore 179021


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Missouri Offensive News Conference - Transcripts
On playing alma mater (Oklahoma State) and former program at which he coached
"I see a lot of familiar faces and have a lot of familiarity with the people around the program. Other than that, you take the emotions out of it obviously. It is just another game and the truth is that every day I am with the guys in this room and on the Missouri team. That is where my heart and soul is every day in preparing to win the game. Obviously, do I have special feelings toward Oklahoma State, sure I do, it is my home it is where I played, the team I grew up loving. But at the end of the day, we are certainly looking forward to doing our very best to win this game Friday night."
On whether experience in meeting room with OSU Head Coach Mike Gundy gives either team an advantage because of familiarity
"I don't know. It has been a while since we have been together. I don't think it gives either person an advantage because both offenses have changed so much since we were together. We were really a two-back offense at the time. I know what Coach Gundy likes to do from a play-calling standpoint because I got to sit beside him for four years while he did it. He hasn't been beside me yet. I know this, he still likes to throw the ball down the field and that is a great characteristic of their offense."
On influences on him as a coach
"I have been around a lot of coaches who have had an impact on me. I have just been fortunate in my career to be around a lot of great coaches starting with Les Miles, who coached me in college and was my position coach and gave me a chance to be full time there at Oklahoma State. And then I moved on with him to LSU. I was around a couple of great coordinators at LSU in Jimbo Fisher and Gary Crowton and those guys are rocks and great minds. Obviously I have just done a lot of great things in this profession. When I got to Missouri with Coach (Gary) Pinkel and David Yost was our offensive coordinator. We were a different style of spread offense. So it was kind of kind of my first time to live and die with the spread. Even beyond that there are some other guys in there that I have had some close relationships with Todd Monken, who is the head coach at Southern Miss now. I have talked a lot of football with Coach (Mike) Gundy. I spent a lot of time talking football and being in the room. The opportunity that I have been blessed with early in my career and early in my life to be around all those coaches, I just feel like that if you are smart you take something from every one of those guys and apply it to what you are going to become. I am just very blessed and thankful for the opportunity to be around a lot of great coaches."
On Oklahoma State defense
First of all you see a defense that really swarms the football. They play very hard. They swarm to the ball. I think the other thing you see is a defensive line that is I think atypical for what I have been used to in the Big 12. They are really physical and they have been built in a big strong manner. They are big strong guys and they run to the football. They are big guys and they run to the football real well. They roll a lot of players in and out of there. I think the other thing you see besides them being physical in the run game is on the back end they can really cover. They have some good cover corners and good safeties and they don't miss a lot of tackles in open space. They tackle real well. At the end of the day, what they do is they just make you work for everything you get. They just make you execute all the way down the field to get your yards and to get your scores. So they don't give up a lot of big plays. We are going to have our work cut out for us."
On whether the number of turnovers Oklahoma State forces is alarming to him as an offensive coordinator
"Yes, yes it is. Obviously this game is about turnovers. If you look at both teams, something you look at is turnover margin and both of us have been very good at it this year. I think they have done even a little better than we have. Both of our turnover margins have been outstanding. That is obviously a key to every big game is winning the turnover battle."
On how wide receiver L'Damian Washington has transformed since first arriving at Missouri
"When he got to Mizzou, he was about 160 pounds. He had some tough circumstances in his life. As far as his parents passed away and he didn't have a lot of things in high school that most guys have, but even with that he made great grades, he took care of his business off the field as well as on the field. I remember the first time he got there we took him to the cafeteria and he was just smiling ear to ear. But what he has done is just work really hard to change his body and to have the kind of weight he needs to have. He can really run. He has great hands. He is a big-play threat for us. Beyond all that, he is even a better leader for our team. He is a team captain and just does an excellent job for us."
On what need to do to win the game
"We probably need to do the tenable things. We have to protect the football. We have to move it. We have to be more efficient than we were in the SEC Championship Game. We have to be better on third down. Obviously Oklahoma State has got an explosive offense and will score some points. We have to be ready to keep our drives alive by controlling the ball, by converting third downs and protecting the ball. We can't turn in it over. We can't give them easy opportunities to score."
On whether surprised by Henry Josey's comeback
"Knowing Henry it is not really a surprise to any of us. He is just a great person and his work ethic is just phenomenal. So knowing him, it is not a surprise to us. I know on the outside of things, even I had a friend that is a doctor and he said he will have trouble walking again much less playing football, when he looked at the injury and all the things he had. The biggest thing I think you can say about Henry Josey is he is a huge inspiration to our team. I thought we were going to have a fight during the SEC Championship Game when he got kind of knocked into the sideline over there. There is no doubt our team rallies around him. He is an inspiring figure for our team."
On offensive playmakers
"As an O-line we feel like at any moment the ball can go for a touchdown or Henry (Josey) can break a big run or any of our backs. All we have to do is do our job the best we can and we know our playmakers can make any given play."
On Oklahoma State defense
"They are a high-motor team. They don't stop until the whistle blows. They are similar to our defense in a way. They rotate a lot of guys. They stay fresh. There is a reason why they are also here at the Cotton Bowl with a good record. They do what is right and they are well coached."
On inspiration of Henry Josey
"Henry (Josey) is special to me because I saw him get hurt. I saw him battle through it emotionally, mentally and physically and to see the way he came back the way he did. And then I got hurt kind of in the middle of hid deal, so he was freshly walking kind of. He was kind of my mentor in a way to get me back quickly. He is special to me and always will be."
On how experiences and challenges last year have contributed to success this year
"I think last year is a big contributor to our success this year because last year we lost about four games in the fourth quarter. And this year during camp, two-a-days, we said 'Hey, we are going to make fourth quarter a part of practice.' So we blow the horn about three times and it is fourth quarter. It is time to dial it in. In the SEC, you have to finish in the fourth quarter. We made that a part of practice this year and it has paid off. In the fourth quarter this year, we have basically dominate games in the fourth quarter. The fourth quarter is our quarter. That is the mentality that we took over from last year because we lost so many games in the fourth quarter. And also the injury bug changed the way we practiced (last year). We have been mostly healthy this year. James (Franklin) went out in the (Georgia) game. But last year we lost a lot of guys, offensive linemen, in two a days. This year we were healthy."
On quarterback James Franklin's ability to make a play when the play breaks down
"Usually I am in scramble drill, but with James Franklin, a guy that will tuck the ball and run and run over somebody, I've seen it a couple of times. So just to see the ball in his hands, he is a playmaker. He is definitely a high guy on the offense. And I love when the ball is in James' hands. He can make anything happen at any time."
On when you knew that this could be a special year
"Probably in two a days. As an offense, we won the competition for the first time since we started it and just the connection and the bond we had as a team. That was when we all noticed that we were going to be able to do something special."
On what took from last year's season
"I just think going through all the adversity and the negativity and learning how to be positive through that. To turn that into a positive and not let that affect how we play and how we work together as a team. And it just really helped us to understand that whenever we got to a point where we are going through a tough time to not let it get to a point to where it got last year."
On what winning this game would mean to cap career
"I would definitely like to go out with a win. I think it would signify to get a 12 win season for the second time, for the most times in school history. I think that would be a great win."
On how this game can help build the program for the future
"It is huge. Especially when this game means 12 wins. When with 12 wins you can tie the school record for most wins in the history of Missouri. That is huge. But at the same time, it is the seniors' last game and could be the last game for some of our non-seniors that we don't know about yet. So we are going out and playing football like we have been the last 15 weeks of this year. It is going to be a little bit more special after the game knowing that it is my last game with Max (Copeland) and my last game with Justin (Britt), and James (Franklin) and L'Damian (Washington). Just going out there and giving it all for them. I already told them, I looked them in the eyes and I said 'Guys, this is your last game let's go out and have fun. But at the same time I am going to give you my all, all that I can for every single play because I want this to be a special game.' You can tell it means something to them and that they are going to miss it. They are all focused and are ready to go."
On Oklahoma State defense
"They have a lot of athleticism. They are quick. They get to the ball and they have a never-quit attitude of getting to the ball. Their secondary is a great secondary. It is going to be a fun matchup on the edges. I feel like the game will be won inside with the offensive lines of Oklahoma State and Missouri and the defensive lines of Missouri and Oklahoma State. If you want to watch the game it is going to be right there, because you have two athletic offensive and defensive lines going against each other. That is where it starts and that is where the game is going to be won and lost."
On his game winning touchdown run against Texas A&M to clinch SEC Eastern Division championship
"It was like third down and one and I was just trying to get the first down to keep the drive alive. The two guys in here, Justin Britt and Evan (Boehm), Max (Copeland), Mitch (Morse) and Connor (McGovern), it was five yards before I even had to make a decision on what to do. They really dominated that whole thing. That was like the biggest hole possible. Coach (Pinkel) could have run through it. That is how big it was. And I only had one guy to make miss. Luckily, like they always do, they tried to take my legs out and I got to jump over it. I saw the end zone and I just told myself 'Please Don't get caught.' That was the only thing going through my mind. Don't get caught right now. It was crazy to finish off the year like that was a blessing for my whole story."
On how he was able to go through all the injury rehabilitation to get back on the field
"Everyone can say it was all me, but I had people all around me. I had someone next to me at all times. I had someone talking to me. Also I just prayed a whole lot. The people around me just kept lifting me up and pushing me forward."


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The Secrets of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2
Since our first taste of the modern vampire in Bram Stoker's 1897 gothic horror novel, Dracula has been featured in everything from radio to TV to movies, books, comics, and even video games. Of those games, none can top Konami's Castlevania series, which dates all the way back to 1986.
That franchise, now at well over 30 different game releases since its inception, is about to get a new title. Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 comes out in the U.S. on February 25 for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, amid the usual flurry of teasers, trailers and previews. Lords of Shadow 2 has been several years in the making and wraps up a trilogy developed by MercurySteam. It includes multiple new features and some star-studded voicing from actor Patrick Stewart.
Dave Cox, producer of the Castlevania: Lords of Shadow series, recently agreed to answer questions from Game Theory about the coming game. Below is an edited Q&A conducted with the Konami producer via email.
Describe this game in your own words. Who's our hero? What's the point of the game?
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 is the sequel to the previous game in the series and continues the story of Dracula. In the previous game, we showed how Gabriel Belmont became Dracula, and in this game, we pick up many centuries in the future to present day with him waking up from a long sleep. Dracula has been woken for a purpose, Satan is returning and the only one who can take him down is Dracula. So you as the player need to regain your powers of old in order for you to defeat Satan. Of course, there is more to it than that, Dracula seeks an end to his immortal life and that involves making a bargain with an old enemy. You play Dracula throughout the game and you explore a vast city and your old Castle searching for items and relics. By exploring the World, you regain old abilities and weapons. Is this a tale of redemption or revenge? That's for you to discover…
Is there any allegory or deeper message in the game that the uninformed or those who haven't played the earlier versions in the series would otherwise miss?
Our Dracula isn't a Dracula we've seen before in other forms of media notably books or movies, this is a character that has many contradictions. We see Dracula doing the usual vampire stuff, biting people, turning into mist and transforming his appearance but we also see a more human side to his persona. A character capable of love, forgiveness and mercy. We try to show that evil isn't a black and white thing. We try to show that evil people can do good things too and indeed, vice-versa. In previous Castlevania games, he was portrayed like a Bela Lugosi style character. We wanted to show a more believable side to the character and give players a "hero" to identify with. So our goal was to present a modern take on the character and his journey.
Do you believe in character development? If so, walk us through how our "protagonist" has progressed from the first iteration through to this third one.
Cox Gabriel has travelled the path of the righteous yet fallen into darkness along the way. A holy warrior who fought for love. By cruel twist of fate murdered his wife, killed his son, shattered his family through the generations. We see him wake up in the present, weak, confused and yearning for release but their is also unfinished business too. Has Gabriel embraced his evil side? Does he have his own agenda or is this a tale of redemption?
What is the one, biggest, most-important feature of Lords of Shadow 2 that you want gamers to take away from this game?
I think the biggest improvement we have made is the stronger emphasis on exploration. This is a game that gives players an immense world to explore. It feels more like a grand adventure game than a hack-and-slash fighter. Of course, the hack-and-slash element is still there and much deeper, more strategic than before but the game has so much more to offer than the usual quick fix of violence and linear progress. We added a free camera and a progressively open world which I think allows players to really embroil themselves in the dark atmosphere and story that the game has to offer.
We are now gagging for next-gen console games. Why are we not getting LoS2 for Xbox One or PS4?
We felt that as the game started on current-gen consoles that it was fitting that it end on them. There are millions of people out there who don't have a PS4 and Xbox One and who are waiting for a deep adventure game, with stunning art design and visuals, a compelling grown up story and epic scale. This is an ambitious game, and I think stands up to any current next gen game on the market.
What's it like working with Patrick Stewart? Does he just blow everyone else away?
Patrick is very professional, a little intimidating and yet generous and friendly. He helped bring the character and story alive through his skill and experience of film and theatre. As a game developer trying to bring some emotion and gravitas to the story, he is able to deliver it in spades. We learned a lot from him!
Who are LoS players? What do you know about them? What do they say to you about your games?
Our players are older than you might expect. We know they like a good yarn yet want to explore a real world and be free to do so outside the confines of story. Many are lapsed Castlevania fans who remember the classic games and many are long time fans of the series. What I am most proud of is that quite a few are new to the series and have taken a dip into the world of Castlevania because they want a deep action adventure game with real substance and unique art direction and design.


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by Tom Utescher
In various configurations, rowers in Springside quads had been chasing the four-woman sculls from Episcopal Academy for several years. The EA Churchwomen were dominant in the senior quad category in 2009 and 2010, handily winning the Philadelphia City Championships, the Stotesbury Cup Regatta, and the Scholastic National Championships.
While still a talented crew, Episcopal did not project the same aura of invincibility this year. After finishing a close second to EA at the City Champs earlier this month, the Springside Lions began to believe that with one more big push, they could get over the hump and finally conquer the Churchwomen.
The Lions' dreams of gold came true last weekend at the 2011 Stotesbury Cup extravaganza, the largest high school regatta in the world. Slumping backwards or melting on their oarhandles in exhaustion at the finish line, the Lions won the senior quad race in four minutes, 57.57 seconds. The silver medal went to Ridley College of St. Catherine's, Ontario in 5:01.16, and Episcopal was timed in 5:01.46 for the bronze.
The victorious Springside crew consisted of seniors Verity Walsh and Taylor Apostolico in the stroke and three seats, respectively, with juniors Jen Sager and Anna Valciukas in the two seat and the bow. They rowed together in the spring of 2010, placing second behind Episcopal in the senior quad category at Stotesbury, and coming in third at the Scholastic Rowing Association of America (SRAA) national regatta.
They were coached this season by Bruce LaLonde, the veteran instructor at the University Barge Club, the home base of Springside and Chestnut Hill Academy crew. Over the years he has filled many different coaching roles for both schools, and this season he was back as the varsity skipper for the Lions.
Speaking of the gold medalists in the quad, LaLonde noted, "I coached all of them as novices, so they know what I expect from them technically."
A sound technical foundation was a must for this group, which is physically smaller than almost every rival quartet they face.
"Bruce always believed in us," Walsh said. "It really helps to have a coach who is so supportive."
Walsh has also benefitted from knowledge passed on to her from her father, Lawrence, a two-time national scholastic champion when he rowed a double at La Salle High School. Sager also has a familial connection in the sport, an uncle who rowed collegiately at Syracuse.
Apostolico, a mainstay of the Lions' swim team in the winter season, was a member of the Springside junior quad that won the SRAA Nationals in her sophomore year.
Going into the big race last Saturday, she emphasized to her crewmates, "Just try to stay calm. Don't worry about any other boats because we know it's a strong group and they're all going to be good."
In the 2010 Stotesbury finals, a whopping 36 seconds separated the first and sixth place quads. This year a much closer medal race was just about guaranteed, with accomplished Philadelphia area scullers from Springside, EA, Conestoga, and Haddon Township (NJ) High School, and strong out-of-town challengers in Ridley and Episcopal High School of Dallas, TX.
Sager stated, "Obviously, a school like Ridley wouldn't come all the way down here unless they were very good and thought they could win. We knew the finals were going to be a battle, and not just between a couple of boats like last year. In the head races the top five boats were all within three seconds of each other."
Springside was fourth in those head race qualifiers, and then second in the first of the two semifinal bouts, coming in just under two seconds behind their local rival, Episcopal.
Roughly that same interval had divided the two crews when EA won at Cities on May 8. A week before that, Springside had been right with Episcopal early in the final 500 meters of the Girls Inter-Ac Championship when the Lions caught a crab and dropped behind.
"We had some little glitches during the season," admitted Sager, "In our practices before Stotesbury we didn't do much power work; we went over technique and tried to get everything going as smoothly as possible."
"They're all bright girls," said LaLonde (the seniors are both going to Ivy League colleges), "but they tended to do a little too much thinking out there instead of just letting it all out and going for it.
"I can't tell you that there was some special game plan," he went on. "It was really just a process of preparing and preparing. We broke the course down into 250-meter pieces and then broke it down even farther, with the goal being simply to have consistency all the way through. Make the first 500 fast, and the second 500 just as fast, and finish it the same way."
The Lions felt that he was right – they were thinking about things too much during races – but the alternative was a little unsettling.
"We just sort of went for it all, all or nothing, which was a little unusual for us," Walsh revealed. "That can be a risky thing, but it paid off in the end."
Of course, this new approach didn't stop the senior from engaging in some of her pre-race rituals, which include climbing the boathouse stairs a certain number of times, and sitting alone in a corner for a spell.
"Nobody else does anything like that," she said with a little laugh, "but they're used to me doing it."
Walsh will attend Columbia University, and is excited at the prospect of living and learning in New York City. She was also attracted by Columbia's excellence in classical languages and literature, areas of interest for her at Springside. She's not sure if she'll row there, and the Cornell-bound Apostolico is taking the same approach.
"I didn't talk to the coach or really try to get recruited," she said. "I'm interested in biology, and Cornell has an amazing science program. They have a lot of research opportunities and I'm looking forward to that."
The other two members of the Springside quad will be back for another go, and Valciukas pointed out, "We had a lot of strong novices this season who will be moving up next year."
Apostolico said that at the outset of her final race on the Schuylkill, "We started out a lot faster than we usually do; it was a much higher stroke rating than we normally stay at. By the Strawberry Mansion Bridge we were starting to pull ahead. We were ahead of Episcopal at St. Joe's [Boathouse, a third of the way through the 1500-meter course], and then it looked like we were about even with Ridley until about 750, when we pulled ahead of them.
"I think Ridley's sprint was actually a little faster than ours," she continued, "but we were too far ahead for them to catch. It was almost surreal because we weren't expecting to be ahead of anyone. At the end it was just trying not to crab; I think that was the only goal for all of us.
"Even when we finished and they began announcing the results afterwards I think we were expecting them to say something else, than that we won," the senior remembered. "It probably wasn't until we actually got the plate and the medals that it started to sink in."
Climbing up onto the awards dock podium, the Lions received the Brides Plate trophy, presented to the women's senior quad gold medalist in memory of national champion sculler Paul "Gus" Ignas and his wife, Rita. It was personally handed to Valciukas by her childhood friend Alaina Ignas, granddaughter of the legendary rower.
Although she and Sager have another year of high school rowing ahead of them, Valciukas said, "There was a feeling in our boat that this was our time, and was it great for Taylor and Verity win their last race here."
A runner-up no longer, Springside's "Little Engine That Could" had captured the Stotesbury gold.
Even LaLonde could not describe exactly what had happened.
Praising the skill and discipline of rivals Episcopal, Ridley, and Conestoga, the Lions' veteran coach reflected, "Sometimes, not everything can be explained. There can be magic out there, races when it all just comes together. These girls rowed about as perfect a race as I've ever seen."


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When my cousin called me from Jordan to tell me about the unveiling of Ferrari's Supercar at the 2013 Geneva Auto Show, I thought there was a mistake as he kept calling it LaFerrari. Chalking the misunderstanding up to a bad long-distance connection and his Arab accent, I just Google'd "New Ferrari Supercar" and sure-nuff my cousin did pronounce it right, they named it LaFerrari. Was it named out of a yawn or a blatant disregard to names as a whole, this puzzled me.
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beat up rape victims' family members and supporters
protects the rapist son of a fellow police officer
beat up a woman trying to file a sexual harassment complaint
harass, humiliate and try to botch up a rape victim's complaint
help politicians accused of rape evade justice
allow rapists to hunt down and kill victims
allow rapists to roam free and harass and threaten victims
are complicit in the killing of women in their own family for dowry
rape and sexually torture minor girls in an orphanage
themselves commit dowry extortion and violence
In the landmark
report by the Justice Verma Committee on violence on women in India, one of
the most critical recommendations was for police reform. Justice Verma also said that the Committee thought the
Delhi Police Commissioner, Neeraj Kumar's commandeering of the police during
the December rape protests was unacceptable and he should be made to resign!
Prime Minister, your government chose to completely
ignore the Verma Committees stand on the Indian police force and on Neeraj
Once again a 5-year-old girl was brutally gang raped in
Delhi. The police refuse to act on the case, and later tried to squash the rape
report. Then they wnt ahead and beat up female protestors!! And the Neeraj Kumar in his capacity as Delhi
Police Commissioner says he is satisfied with how his police force responded
and that he
sees no need to take personal "moral responsibility!"
The police in India today have become the private guard
dogs of powerful politicians who in turn use them to inflict terror and
violence on a powerless public! THIS IS THE HALLMARK OF A TOTALITARIAN REGIME!!
We demand that you fire Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar
immediately! Don't suspend or transfer him like your system normally does, but
FIRE him! Set the precedence for action and discipline for the police force all
over India!
If you do not have the leadership capacity to fire Neeraj
Kumar then we demand that you resign immediately!
The elections are coming up Mr. Prime Minster, and
VIOLENCE ON WOMEN IN INDIA IS ON THE TOP OF THE PUBLIC AGENDA! We are watching
you closely!
THE 50 MILLION MISSING: A Campaign Against India's Female Genocide
This petition closed over 5 years ago
A 5 year old is gang raped in Delhi and the police refuses to act on the case. Then they try to squash the rape report and beat up women protestors. The police chief, Neeraj Kumar, says he's...
A 5 year old is gang raped in Delhi and the police refuses to act on the case. Then they try to squash the rape report and beat up women protestors. The police chief, Neeraj Kumar, says he's satisfied with the way his force is and that he takes no "moral responsibility" and will not give up his seat of power!! Can the police force ever reform with a chief like this? Will the women of India ever feel safe knowing this is the man heading the police force? Please join us in our demand the Prime Minister must fire the Delhi Police Chief immediately!


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According to The New York Times's David Leonhardt, the United States federal government gets an honorable mention when it comes to reform, innovation, and protection – but it's not quite enough. In a recent op-ed for "The Upshot," the paper's politics and policy blog, Leonhardt pays due diligence to the large-scale achievements of the United States: dismantling totalitarian governments, putting men on the moon, and the invention of the Internet among them. And yet, despite our big picture success stories, we continue to stumble in the day-to-day.
Leonhardt references Yale Law professor and Princeton University Press author Peter Schuck's latest book, Why Government Fails So Often: And How It Can Do Better in evaluating the current role of the federal government and the extent to which its activity is productive and beneficial, particularly when it comes to the siphoning of federal funds.
"When the federal government is good, it's very, very good. When it's bad (or at least deeply inefficient), it's the norm."
Soon, however, we might start to see some returns on our investments. The growing popularity of programs that are funded based on their initial success suggests a growing demand for tangible results, to see where our money is going and to ensure that we're not wasting it. These programs "span child care, job training and juvenile recidivism," and are sometimes known as "pay for success," wherein controlled trials are set up to determine the effect of such projects. And really, that's the only way to know if something works. Professor Schuck is right to re-evaluate the cost-effectiveness of these initiatives, and with any luck, the government will start to fail just a little less.
Peter H. Schuck is the author of:
|Why Government Fails So Often: And How It Can Do Better by Peter H. Schuck
Hardcover | 2014 | $27.95 / £19.95 | ISBN: 9780691161624
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On the eve of a New Zealand tour, former Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant talks to Russell Baillie.
"Come on!" shouts Robert Plant a few seconds after he's come to the phone. He's calling to Arthur, his "once and future dog", out the back door of his country home at Machynlleth, near the Welsh border.
No, Arthur isn't, as Led Zeppelin fans might find amusing, a black dog. Though Machynlleth isn't far from Bron-Yr-Aur, the Welsh cottage where he and Jimmy Page wrote some of the pastoral folky tunes - including Bron-Yr-Aur Stomp - which appeared on 1970's Led Zeppelin III.
No, Arthur's a lurcher and Plant would rather he was inside, out of the cold, as he talks to TimeOut about his forthcoming tour, which brings him back to New Zealand for the first time in 30 years.
He claims he can't remember Led Zeppelin's visit here in 1972. But he does recall the excursion he made post the break-up of the band, early on in what's been an often haphazard solo career but which, of late, has proved him a rare restless spirit among Britrock's elder statesmen.
"I had a hit called Big Log in 1982 and I played the raceway in Auckland and it was very, very funny because it was full of Hell's Angels singing a ballad about stolen romance. Great big f***ing guys. It was bit of a brouhaha, really."
This time Plant heads here, not as the 20-something golden god who was the definition of the leonine 70s rock frontman, but as the 64-year-old who has spent much of the past decade following various musical muses.
There's been Raising Sand, the big-selling Grammy-winning Americana excursion with bluegrass star Alison Krauss. There's been his genre-bending World music-plus albums and tours with groups the Band of Joy and the Sensational Space Shifters (the group he brings to Auckland in April).
And, of course, there has been his brief return to being the howling voice of Led Zeppelin.
The band played a one-off highly acclaimed reunion show - with Jason Bonham taking over the drums from his father John, whose death in 1980 finished the band - in 2007 at London's O2 Arena.
The show, its tickets sold by lottery, was ostensibly a tribute to their old Atlantic Records boss, Ahmet Ertegun. The resulting Celebration Day concert film and album finally emerged late last year, meaning Plant, Page and John Paul Jones were back in the spotlight - with Plant remaining the hold-out against what could undoubtedly be lucrative further reunion shows.
"It was good what we did and it felt okay, you know?" says Plant, patiently explaining once more why he's not entertaining any further last blasts for Led Zeppelin.
"Did you ever see that film Grumpy Old Men? It can be like that when you have done something together and you stopped doing it when you were 32 and then half a lifetime goes by and you do a few things in between. The expectation and the media wind-up is what it is. So every time you say hello to one another the pundits are at it.
"So that bit of it is quite tedious but of course it is to be expected. But we had a good time. We played well that night. That was a fantastic thing to be able to do to, play that well and only do one gig. So it was all or nothing."
So after that show Plant went back to touring with Krauss, then eventually back into the studio with his Band of Joy cohorts for their 2010 self-titled album.
Plant, it seems, is a man who would rather get on with the next thing that excites him than cash in on his past.
Though online set lists of his recent touring with the Sensational Space Shifters show that Led Zep songs, like Bron-Yr-Aur Stomp, Whole Lotta Love, Black Dog, and Rock and Roll, still constitute about half his shows, albeit played by a seven-piece band which features one-stringed African violins, African banjos and the like among the usual rock band instrumentation. But he's not being a World music cover band of himself.
"The difference is about 300mph," he says. "This is powerful trance-driven music centred on loops and West African rhythms, which are not some sedate prog-music excursion. It's like a sort of West African juggernaut where Led Zeppelin finally go on holiday to Africa."
And if a Led Zep fan came along just wanting to hear Stairway to Heaven?
"It will be as exciting as you want it to be. But one thing is for sure, it is relentless and it won't be polite."
Plant was reunited again briefly with his Led Zeppelin colleagues when they received Kennedy Center honours late last year from President Obama. Something for the Machynlleth mantelpiece with the Grammys and his 2009 Commander of the British Empire?
"My kids just wanted to have a look in the house and a look at the decorations." he laughs about his excursion to Buckingham Palace. "I got stuck in the line with some postmasters from the Isle of Skye and they were in the gallery checking everybody out."
But as for the current and former residents of the White House, "that's a whole other world of appreciation for the arts - people are much more clued in ... Bill Clinton did a 15-minute oration of black Mississippi blues travelling through Chicago and stuff to invest Buddy Guy. These guys are switched on, they are cool, they are very funny on that level they got it covered. It's slightly different to Buckingham Palace."
But if he has an increasingly official number of laurels to rest on, Plant prefers to stay moving. There's another Band of Joy album on the way this year, which will again feature the supporting voice of his partner, Texas singer-songwriter Patty Griffin, whom he was reported to have married."No I didn't ... I like being a little bit silly."
As for musical marriages, Plant remains an enthusiastic international polygamist.
"I have always kept relationships with other generations of musicians who really mean what they are doing. Not flowery stuff. I am not at all interested in the confetti of popular music that much, but there are good tunes everywhere. You wouldn't be talking to me if I wasn't partly responsible for a lot of good tunes along the line and what I am doing now is putting them through the grinder and they are spitting out in a particular way.
"I've just played through Latin America for five weeks and I experienced amazing moments I would never have expected and the kind of Latino mix of German, Spanish, Italian, Welsh, Aztec, Inca ... whatever it is, their response to rhythm is amazing. An amazing melding of temperament and personality, it was great.
"You ain't going to get that by walking the Welsh Mountains. You might find Arthur but you won't get that great collision."
Who: Robert Plant, the former voice of Led Zeppelin
What: The Sensational Space Shifters
When: Wellington's TSB Bank Arena, Tuesday April 9; Vector Arena, Auckland, Thursday April 11
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Watching cool downs has always struck me as a bane of playing Warcraft. Why am I staring at a 64×64 pixel icon watching for the cool down indicator to pop, instead of the visually interesting aspects of the game, the visual cues to phase changes, or panic button timings?
So one of the things I have done to get around this annoyance is to use two primary macros:
#ShowToolTip Devastate
/use [trinket #1 name]
/use [trinket #2 name]
/Castrandom Devastate, Revenge
#ShowToolTip Shield Slam
/use [trinket #1 name]
/use [trinket #2 name]
/Castrandom Shield Slam, Revenge
There are 2 options you have to 'on use' trinkets. For things that give you additional armor, absorption, or health regen, I use them every cooldown. It might not be the most efficient use of them, but I'll get a lot more use out of them than if I try to use them at more efficient times (and it's one less cooldown to watch). The life saving trinkets that give you a significant dodge or max health boost, I typically handle on my own.
If you want to just run them all in those two macros you can replace the Trinket Name with 13 and 14. "/use 13" will attempt to use what ever your first trinket is and "/use 14" will attempt the second.
Alternatively, you can type "/use trinketname" to specify individual trinkets. And you can try to use any trinket by name, even ones that aren't equiped. The nice part of doing it this way is that you don't have to change your macros when you swap gear.
HINT: In the Macro Editor, if you put your cursor after the "/use ", then open your character sheet, bag, or skill book, you can shift-click on items and skills and the name will be automatically entered into the Macro Editor right where your cursor is.
Now the important thing to realize about this is that it changes the play style from trying to time your keystrokes perfectly into more of a button mashing style. And depending on your play style and key layout, it may or may not work well for you.
The more you spam these two macros, the more likely you are to get a revenge off every cool down, which means more shield slams and more free heroic strikes. Not to mention you don't have to stare at your action bar waiting for cool downs to pop.


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"You are the best thing that has happened to the Church" said Bishop IRINEJ of the Serbian Orthodox Metropolitanate of Australia and New Zealand to the youth in attendance at the 2013 Annual General Meeting of the Serbian Orthodox Youth Association (SOYA).
SOYA, which has been in existence since May of 2008, meets annually in a different state of Australia to discuss the strategic direction of the organisation and define their goals as representatives of the Serbian Orthodox Youth of Australia and New Zealand.
This year SOYA representatives from St Sava Church Farrer, Australian Capital Territory, hosted the event which was attended by 20 representatives from the ACT, Victoria and New South Wales, as well as His Grace Bishop Irinej Deacon Nemanja Mrdjenovic, Very Reverend Father Goran Cecez the parish priest of St Sava Church, and SOYA's spiritual adviser Reverend Father George Veselinovic in the church hall for a fulfilling day's program.
The day began at 10.30am with prayer and then, the official AGM chaired by current President Predrag Srebro, which involved discussion about strategic opportunities for the organisation to grow its membership and the activities SOYA offers to its members. Also discussed were the challenges the organisation faces and the need to organise events at times during the week when young people are available to attend, to accommodate work, study and sporting commitments. It was agreed by all representative members that SOYA should coordinate events geared towards preserving our spiritual and cultural roots to encourage our young people to preserve their ethnic heritage.
The definitive outcomes of the AGM included the decision by the board to work towards a 'tour of our monasteries in Serbia' event to be held in 2016, which would allow for SOYA members from Australia and New Zealand to travel together to Serbia and experience a tour of several monasteries in Serbia and surrounding territories.
Another project which is to be held in the near future will be a weekend retreat at the St Sava Monastery in Elaine, Victoria, in early 2014. This trip will be open to all SOYA members from across Australia and New Zealand. The exact details of the trip and the application form will be made available via the SOYA website and social network pages in the coming months.
The finalising of the AGM saw the re-election of Predrag Srebro as National President as well as the election of new Vice president Ilija Perac, Secretary Biljana Pekic and Treasurer John Jeremic for the 2014 National Executive Board, who were sworn into their roles at the St Sava Church later that day
After being served an impressive lunch by the warm and welcoming Circle of Serbian Sisters of St Sava Church, which included 10 different types of cakes, SOYA representatives continued the conference with a presentation by Mr Ivan Milbridge, a professional currently working for the Australian Department of defence, and who has experience both within the Serbian and the Australia communications industries. Mr Milbridge spoke about the various media and news formats which currently exist for Serbs in Australia, as well as the way in which Serbs have been and continue to be portrayed in the western media. The purpose of the talk was to show the youth of the Serbian-Australian community how they can begin to have an interactive role as intermediates between media and community, especially via new media, and how this can positively affect the community's image in the wider Australian media. Mr Milbridge advocates for the youth to create a dialogue with the wider Australian community and media outlets so that the representation of Serbs in Australia media becomes a more balanced picture than what it has been in the years following the Balkan wars.
The official part of the AGM was concluded at 6pm, and the attendees celebrated together the closing of another year of youth-focused spiritual and cultural events by attending a Serbian concert that night, Saturday 14th September. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated the next morning by Very Reverend Father Goran Cecez and the church community at St. Sava Church, Farrer.
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Water Wisely
June 01, 2018
It is just as important to conserve water OUTSIDE your home as it is INSIDE your home. Lush green lawns, bright colorful flower gardens, bountiful vegetable harvests —these add beauty and enjoyment to your home. But grass and flowers and vegetables require water, and they can sometimes consume massive amounts of this precious natural resource. So how can you water wisely? How can you conserve water in your yard?
First, before you even turn on that garden hose, there are ways to PLAN your garden and PREPARE your yard so that it will need less water:
- DIRT: The right soil will help you make the most of the water you use. Nutrient-rich soils actually HOLD the moisture in the soil, so adding nutrients and organic matter (such as compost and worm castings) to your soil will help the dirt retain the moisture it receives.
- MULCH: Mulch, mulch, mulch! Mulching is key to trapping the moisture in the soil. "Up to 70% of water can evaporate from the soil on a hot day if you don't have mulch as a protective layer on top. Mulch is one of the best moisture holding strategies you can employ. It prevents evaporation from the soil surface, helps suppress water-thieving weeds from growing and many mulches add vital nutrients to the soil at the same time. Avoid fine mulches that tend to clump and become water-repellent. Instead, use a coarser mulch which allows water/rain to move down through to the soil." The Micro Gardener
- PLANT SELECTION: Some plants need less water than others. "Species with low water needs will save you time and money in the garden. These include:
- Established or slow growing plants;
- Small plants;
- Varieties with small or narrow leaves;
- Grey or silver foliage; or
- Leathery, hairy, curled or fuzzy leaves that typically require less moisture." The Micro Gardener
Once you've planned and prepared your yard to need less water, now you're ready to water that garden, but water it wisely.
- Don't water unless it's needed. This might seem obvious, but it's a good reminder. So check the weather and check your soil.
—Check the weather. If rain is forecast, you can put away that hose and turn off those sprinklers. "Also, consider your climate, location and the season. Weather factors that impact watering include: cool temperatures, high humidity, the winter season, shade and no wind which all reduce the need for irrigation. Whereas hot, windy summers with low humidity will increase the need for watering." The Micro Gardener
—Check your soil. Don't water if your soil doesn't need it. "To check if you need to water or not, look at the soil about a spade-deep down. If it's damp, it's fine; if it's dry, it's time to water. If you have clay soil, it might feel damp whether it's irrigated or not and sandy soil can feel dry, even if it has water in it. If this is the case, watch your plants and when they start to show signs of water stress – when leaves change position or get darker – note how the soil looks and feels. This way you can get more of an idea of what your soil is like when it has too little water." The Guardian
Another way to check your soil is by using a moisture meter, an inexpensive tool which checks moisture levels in your soil. This moisture meter actually checks moisture, pH levels, and sunlight.
- Never over-water. Over-watering not only wastes a valuable natural resource, but it can actually harm your plants. Over-watering causes plants to grow roots only near the surface, which makes them vulnerable to drought. It makes your plants needy, dependent on that daily watering, rather than encouraging deep-rooted hardy plants. Over-watering also "leaches valuable nutrients from the soil (costing you money to replace them) and causes loss of oxygen in the soil-pore spaces increasing the chance of root rot and other diseases from suffocation." The Micro Gardener
- Harvest Water. There are many ways to harvest water that might otherwise be lost:
—Collect rainwater. Installing a rain barrel or water tank can utilize water from your roof and gutters and put it to work in your garden.
—Reuse household water. Save your cooking water (from boiling vegetables) and use it in your garden (extra nutrients!). Put a couple of buckets in the shower while your water is heating up, and use this water in the garden. Bath water, fish tank water, any "used" water from your home —let it do double duty in your garden.
- Mow high. "Keeping your grass at the upper recommended limit (about 2 inches for most species) will help shade the soil and prevent excessive evaporation." Love Your Landscape
- Eliminate Leaks. Check your hoses and faucets for leaks. "According to the EPA, a single 1/32" diameter leak on a hose, emitter or outdoor faucet can waste more than 6,000 gallons of water in a year." Love Your Landscape
- Water the soil, not the leaves. "Water at the root zone to keep evaporation to a minimum. Keeping water off your plants' leaves will also help control fungal diseases and prevent sunscald." Love Your Landscape
All of these methods will help you use water wisely in your lawn and garden, so you can eliminate wasteful practices and enjoy the benefits of a beautiful, healthy landscape.
The Guardian. Six Ways to Save Water in your Garden.
The Micro Gardener. Ten Water-Saving Tips for your Garden.
Love your Landscape. 10 Easy Ways to Save Water in your Yard and Garden.


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DENVER (AP) — A storm that toppled trees, whipped up blinding dust storms and may have spawned some tornadoes brought blizzard conditions to parts of Colorado, where up to 20 inches of snow was possible in the mountains through Tuesday.
The storm has so far proved less potent than originally predicted in Colorado because a cold front has been lingering to the north. Wyoming has been hit harder, with over a foot falling in Lander.
Up to around 10 inches of snow had fallen in Colorado's mountains by dawn. Another 5 to 10 inches was possible in some locations but final snowfall amounts would vary quite a bit, National Weather Service forecaster Jim Daniels said.
Up to a foot had been in expected in Denver but forecasters are now calling for around 5 inches.
The storm has canceled 465 flights at Denver International Airport and deicing was causing departing flights to be delayed by as much as a half hour.
Blizzard warnings are also in effect from south of Denver to the New Mexico line and in northwestern Colorado. Winds gusting up to 50 mph were expected there.
As the storm moved in Monday night, spotters reported two tornadoes near Akron in eastern Colorado.
Northern California was first to feel the lashing blasts of the storm Monday, which spread to the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys.
At least a dozen trees came down in San Francisco, police officer John Tozzini told KGO-TV, which reported that more than 20,000 utility customers lost power in the region. A swath of outages occurred across the Sacramento Municipal Utility District, the Sacramento Bee reported.
A tree smashed into a Sacramento home where four friends were playing bridge, but they didn't stop playing their game Monday, according to KCRA.
Gusts topped 80 mph at some places in Southern California. The blustery system was being fueled by a cold front.
"It's just a cold, really strong upper low," said Carol Smith, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Oxnard, Calif.
Whitecaps flecked the Pacific Ocean along the California coast, where gale warnings and small craft advisories were posted. Recreational boaters were warned to stay in port. Wind-driven swells slapped over the tops of breakwaters and turned waves into a churning froth under piers at points such as Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach on the Los Angeles County coast.
The wind turned small wildfires into big problems in some areas, including a blaze in Fillmore about 50 miles northwest of Los Angeles that burned two homes and forced the evacuation of 84 homes.
Blowing dust forced the closure of state Route 14 in the high desert Antelope Valley north of Los Angeles due to low visibility. Officer Michael Farrell said motorists who stopped on the road were hit from behind by other cars, but no major injuries were reported.
The power went out for more than 13,000 Southern Californians because of the winds and the weather.
The rush of air had an upside: California's main power grid manager, the Independent System Operator, reported that turbines spinning within the ISO grid produced a record of 4,196 megawatts Sunday. The previous record was 3,944 megawatts on March 3.
In Arizona, gusty winds produced by a cold front enveloped Phoenix in a dusty haze and closed 34 miles of Interstate 40 in the northern part of the state for several hours Monday. At least four people were injured in a pileup when two semi-trucks jackknifed in a dust storm on I-10 in southern Arizona. The injuries were not life-threatening.
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