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Month: August 2011
The Arcades – Who's Most Lost?
The Arcades (after Walter Benjamin's work), a long slow collaboration between myself and David Prior, will release its first album – Who's Most Lost? – later this year on Rattle Records. This is very very nice news, not least of all because we've worked on it for so long. The cover art may well feature this image, the haze and ambiguity of which gives some loose sense of the concerns of the album.
Sound-based art on Radio NZ Concert
I've got a monthly slot on Radio NZ Concert's "Upbeat" show, produced by Jeremy Brick and hosted by Eva Radich. The first one was broadcast on July 28 and has been archived here. It's an introduction to soundscape and features Francisco Lopez's La Selva (though I didn't mention Lopez's distate for the concept of soundscape…), David Dunn's Chaos and the Emergent Mind of the Pond (the sublime rhythmics of aquatic insects), and what might well be the first soundscape composition – or the first work of musique concrète for that matter – Walther Ruttman's Wochenende, "a film without images" dating from 1930, which is an aural counterpart to his silent film symphonies. The topic for the next show is yet to be decided. Perhaps a look at the work of instrumental composers who have incorporated the soundscape into their work in various ways? Berio's Voci and Naturale come to mind (if we can accept folk songs as a kind of soundscape), as does Stockhausen's Orchester-Finalisten (Robin Maconie maintains the instrumentalists play the parts of insects in this piece) and, something more recent, Fennesz's Black Sea which weaves in and out of field recordings. And of course something by Messiaen featuring birds, though the only technology involved in such works was pencil, paper, and Messiaen's formidable powers of listening.


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9 / Portraits
Susan Sidlauskas: The face is the first thing we're drawn to. A baby looks at a face. An animal looks at your face.
David Lubin: Before we learn to talk or walk, we learn reading the signals in a person's face.
Kehinde Wiley: Because we're selfish, we want to see elements of ourselves in everything.
Anne McClanan: You can see how it's almost fundamental for survival. You have this need to recognize, to make distinctions, to read emotions it's absolutely crucial.
Susan Sidlauskas: Given the fact that faces are so critical to us, it's natural that portraiture as a genre would have been one of the ascendant art forms for thousands of years.
Segment Title: Artist vs. Subject
Susan Sidlauskas: The notion of portraiture is such a slippery one, because in many ways both the subject and the portrayer want to control the event.
Stephen Perkinson: The artist is trying to demonstrate his or her skill at capturing a likeness. The sitter is trying to convey a sense of who they are to an audience that they want to impress.
Susan Sidlauskas: There is a contest between them, and you could say that it's up for grabs throughout history as to who wins.
You might have a powerful figure, you might have King Henry VIII, commissioning a painting, a portrait by Hans Holbein. So, who has the power there? Well, Henry VIII was famous for lopping off the heads of many of the wives that he didn't like, so you can imagine that Hans Holbein would be very anxious, that he would please Henry VIII. So his body fills the entire canvas to convey his power or authority.
Ann Temkin: We read a portrait not just in terms of who's painted, but who's painting, and how they sort out the kind of strange situation that that particular encounter really is.
Susan Sidlauskas: When Picasso meets Gertrude Stein, she's already a literary figure of great note. Picasso's a young struggling painter of enormous ambition and arrogance. They sit opposite each other and he keeps painting out her face. He paints her face and then he paints it out, and he paints it again and then he gets rid of it.
Ann Temkin: And the story goes that he actually abandoned it and left Paris to spend the summer in Spain, where he was very affected by ancient Iberian and African art.
Susan Sidlauskas: He was looking at sculpture that would simplify, to an almost abstract extreme, the features of the face, and create a kind of mask behind which the person existed. Gertrude Stein was very distressed with how she looked. She said, "Well, it doesn't look like me." And he said, "Oh, it will." So it's as if he invented the portrait to invent the way that she would become.
Stephen Perkinson: The idea that a portrait can ever be truly truthful, fully truthful, is itself a sort of a myth.
David Ross: Avedon used the seamless white backdrop because it allowed him to remove all traces of photographic artifice.
He had this idea, this bee keeper. He met this bee keeper, this bald guy, and so he said, "Well, let's make him the bee man." And so he painted him with honey. You know, this was completely set up. The bees didn't just happen to all of a sudden—uh oh, he's walked into a swarm of bees, quick let's get the white paper. The bee man was real, the bees were real, the man was real, the photograph was real. But the situation was a set-up.
Segment Title: Commemorative Portraits'
Yoshiaki Shimuzi: The representation of reality is not sometimes the main concern in Japanese art. But when we look at the particular group of art done in the medieval period in the area of portraiture, there's an extraordinary degree of realism explored by the artists.
The Western generalization about Japanese art was abstract, not interested in the reality, light and shade, didn't bother. No! They were interested in light and shade in these sculptures.
Japanese portraits are contemplative, commemorative. These are used to fulfill religious function, rituals for celebrating the founding of a temple or the founding of a teaching.
This particular sculpture was done in the thirteenth century representing a tenth-century figure.
This is known as Kuya, the Saint Kuya. This is an extraordinary thing. This school of Buddhism capitalized on the chanting of the name of the deity (na mu ah mi da but su). It's six syllables. And if you chant, it is believed in the thirteenth century that you are immediately picked as a candidate for salvation. And that is the most extraordinary—it is the sound taking the body. Embodied sound. It's conceptual art from the thirteenth century. You don't have to wait for the twenty-first century to see this. Here we have the combination of realism and yet he goes counter to realism.
Christa Clarke: A lot of representations of the human form in African art tend to be abstract. In Ghana there is an important historical tradition of making terracotta heads to represent a deceased ancestor. And these are typically made by female artists who are actually summoned to the deathbed of an individual, to kind of get a sense of what they look like.
But, interestingly, when these are created, they're not portraits in the sense of a Western portrait. They don't really have this realistic representation of particular facial features. What the artist has done is conveyed specifics of the individual through hair style, through scarification marks, and those kinds of distinguishing features that serve as a marker of individuality in this culture. And these terracotta heads serve as a memorial and as a way to make a connection with that particular individual after life.
Zainab Bahrani: In the Western tradition we tend to think of representation and reality as entirely different realms. In the ancient Near East that doesn't seem to have been the case. The imagery that they had very often hovered between these two realms of reality and representation. An image could actually make things happen in reality in ways would be to us completely illogical, but to the ancients made a great deal of sense. So they considered, for example, to harm an image of a king would be a way to harm the king himself, even if that king had long been dead. If you destroyed his image, or erased his name, this would be a way of destroying his memory. So imagery was powerful in very many ways.
Segment Title: Power Portraits
Stacy Goodman: Every culture has that need of memorializing their important rulers.
The Moche were one of the earliest civilizations in Peru from, let's say, 100 AD to about 700 AD. We know the Moche culture from their art, from the artifacts that survive, which is primarily pottery. Some of the best Moche pottery that survives are the portrait head vessels depicting rulers. The Moche made a massive amount of them. If you're mass-producing them, then you're going to be able to send them to other parts of the kingdom. When they were conquering a new warrior king in the northern valley they were sending the best portraits they had of their ruler to say, "He's now dominant." It's like a billboard—he is in command here.
Anne McClanan: A power portrait has a pretty specific aim. It's about establishing and codifying the person who's in power to give them authority.
Richard Brilliant: One of the ways in which power portraits function is by being larger than life-size. If you're larger than life-size, by implication, you've got more than life-size power and authority.
Susan Sidlauskas: A power portrait will often have one hand gesturing to the audience as if to engage the audience, because it is a classical orator's gesture.
Richard Brilliant: Power portraits are used by dynasts, by kings, by princes, not only in Western Europe, but also clearly in India, in China, in ancient Japan. I mean it's common place.
Layla Diba: The Qajar Dynasty ruled in Persia from 1779 until 1924. Fath 'Ali Shah was the second ruler of the Qajar Dynasty. He understood very well how he could use painting to impress the viewer with the magnificence of the ruler, his royal aura. In reality there was not that much prosperity or stability within the realm. Fath 'Ali Shah tried to wage imperialist sort of campaigns, and was really spectacularly unsuccessful. What these paintings did was to present an idealized fantasy of a paradise that perhaps never existed.
Susan Sidlauskas: Napoleon was really the first modern ruler to use visual propaganda in a way that we recognize today. Well, this is a portrait by Ingres, this young painter who is enmeshed in all the images of history. So he reached back into classical times. He reached into Roman emperor portraits. He reached into the Ghent Altarpiece. It's almost as if one looks at a portrait like this, and sees behind it centuries of representations of male authority. And the whole title is very important. It's not just Napoleon, it's Napoleon on the Imperial Throne.
David Lubin: Leaders used portraits as a way of affirming their power, asserting their power. Kennedy turned the style of presidential portraiture on its head. Starting with George Washington, people wanted a president that they felt was firm, stolid. Kennedy was the first one who knew how to project his power but also his humanity, his friendliness, through images. Kennedy was really the first president who was truly perceived as a family man.
Even though he was aristocratic and beautiful and wealthy, he was also a little bit like the fathers in the sitcoms on TV.
He's invoking the language of candid photography to have this official depiction of himself. So it's a kind of staged candor, but we can't say it's completely phony candor it's somewhere in between the two.
Segment Title: Status Portraits
Kehinde Wiley: Portrait painting is a type of propaganda, let's face it. There's a type of great collusion with regard to traditional portraiture. How will I look my best? What's my best angle? How am I adorning myself? What's behind me? So much of that has to do with constructing a narrative of power.
I love the old masters—that's how I learned how to paint. I remember going to school as a kid around 11 years of age. I would spend afternoons, long afternoons, poring through these paintings, analyzing why they were painted the way that they are. I had no idea what was the deal with so many lapdogs, and jewels, and powdered wigs.
As an African American I'm obsessed with the fact that I'm in love with something that I almost feel guilty about loving.
I'm messing with the old masters. What I'm basically doing is copies of those paintings, but instead of using the original figures, I'm using young African American men that I find in the streets.
Isolde Brielmaier: Kehinde is borrowing this visual vocabulary. It's about imbuing these young men with a certain power and prestige and glory and wealth, when they themselves may in reality not actually be that prestigious and powerful and wealthy.
Kehinde Wiley: In order to make the paintings, I'm stopping guys who are minding their own business. And asking them to come to my studio, go through a collection of art history books, decide which is their favorite paintings. We then proceed to have a photo shoot. Usually artists make all the decisions—pose this way or pose that way. I think it is important for the model to do all of the deciding.
Isolde Brielmaier: I think Kehinde is sort of following tradition, but constructing his own set of rules. He's being very subversive and he's also challenging what we think of when we think of great European painting.
Kehinde Wiley: It's, I think, about choice in that sense. I think my paintings are about the power to say, "This is the way I want to be seen."
Seydou Keїta was a huge influence on my work. When Seydou Keїta's work hit the West, it was regarded as something that was radically different from all of the images of West Africans that we had seen up until then. We had seen West Africans as objects of study, and in these photographs we saw them as people who are absolutely in self-possession.
Isolde Brielmaier: Seydou Keїta is a West African portrait photographer who established a studio in Bamako, Mali, in the late 1940s. The bulk of his clients were civil servants, people working in government, the bourgeoisie.
The act of going to sit before Keїta could be compared to going to sit before Rembrandt. It was really about presenting oneself as you wish to be seen by other people. It's quite a big deal to sit before a particular artist and have your photograph or, you know, have your painting done.
David Patrick Columbia: It's not unlike what Warhol did. It was a business that he was in. And people would meet "Mr. and Mrs. Got Rocks" and say, "You know, you really ought to have a portrait done by Andy. He'd love to paint you." And they'd say, "Oh really?" and so they think well that's good because it's very groovy to be painted by Andy Warhol because he's a very hot commodity. That's actually what always happened in portraits a long time ago. They wanted to join the crowd, so to speak.
Susan Sidlauskas: Van Dyck was a very canny, shrewd, highly successful portrait painter. He was able to create figures that were so lustrous that it became the most desirable thing to have your painting done by van Dyck.
Stephen Perkinson: Van Dyck seems to have recognized that portraiture would be an ideal business opportunity for him.
Colin Bailey: He presented a society with the image that it required and that is why he was so successful, I think.
Richard Brilliant: One becomes extremely successful as a portrait artist by making portraits that people like. If they don't like, you have no career. They don't pay you.
Segment Title: Behind the Face
David Lubin: Thomas Eakins was an American artist who suffered a series of setbacks in his career. If you had Tom Eakins paint your portrait, you were not likely to like the way you looked. He. in fact, sold very, very few portraits during his lifetime.
Susan Sidlauskas: I think that Eakins defied commercial success in order to paint what he felt he saw. He had a conception about the modern person who was striving in life, and his idea was that he could capture some of that struggle.
In Louis Kenton, The Thinker, which is a life size painting, what Eakins paints is the condition of self absorption that is required for thinking, which is a kind of crazy thing to attempt to paint. How do you represent thinking?
David Lubin: This portrait is this wonderful image of solitude and introspection. His portraits make us feel we are in the presence of somebody who has gone through life thoughtfully.
Susan Sidlauskas: This was a moment in history where the idea that an ordinary person had a mental life was in ascendancy.
David Lubin: And so as we turn into the twentieth century, there's less emphasis among the leading artists on beauty and likeness in portraiture and more on finding the sort of hidden, tortured inner nature of the individual.
Ann Temkin: Otto Dix was part of the scene in post World War I Germany ravaged in so many ways by the war that it had lost, which is one of the really extreme contexts for portraiture.
Susan Sidlauskas: Dix's truth would probably have nothing to do with likeness, but conjuring a moment where people are living in dire, dire circumstances.
It's called Woman with Mink. We don't know the name of the person, she may or may not have been a prostitute. The first thing that appears to us is a kind of clown-like, distended, open mouth, eyes spaced far apart, and he actually deliberately cracked the texture of the paint to make her skin look crackled. You can imagine her as a victim of ridicule. She looks ridiculous. But yet, in many ways, as you look at it more closely, she becomes a very sad figure—someone who is trying, she's trying to look attractive.
Anne Temkin: Alice Neel liked the idea that art penetrated beneath the surface to reveal the complexity of a psyche. She would spend a lot of her sessions focusing not so much on painting the person, but talking to the person, getting the person going, figuring out the person. Even with Andy Warhol, the most famous artist of that moment, she's not out to show him as a superstar, she's out to show him as this vulnerable, wounded, undressed guy. Not just conforming to the cliché, but really trying to say, "Who is this complicated person who's got sadness as well as happiness, failure as well as triumph, all of that, that we all are?"
David Ross: That's what the portrait artist does. They try to find a way to help us understand ourselves and understand others. And when they succeed it's, unbelievable, the power is palpable.
Anne McClanan: As Aristotle said, "Humans are social animals," and we want to connect with other people, and so this is a way to do that.
Steven Perkinson: These portraits from the past often are a very tangible and very powerful way we feel, at least, of establishing a connection between us and the past.
Colin Bailey: Portraiture, perhaps of all the genres, is the easiest for us to form an attachment to. We put our own perceptions and our own longings and our own yearnings and imaginings on that face.
David Ross: What makes portraiture endlessly fascinating is the impossibility of ever understanding fully what goes on behind someone else's eyes, what goes on in their mind. We try to know, we try to even know ourselves fully. But to know the other, it's this incredible life-long journey and the portrait stands for that journey.


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AUTUMN 2009I sea& iI51 Clockwise from top left: the imposing exterior of the Landmark Hotel; the Salon de Ning lounge at The Peninsula; the lobby at the LKF hotel; Lantau's Giant Buddha; a traditional junk boat; WasabiSabi sushi bar; Hutong restaurant; views from The Peak; sky- high drinks at the Excelsior featuring a 32,000- piece crystal chandelier, live sharks in an aquarium and Damien Hirst paintings, it's certainly a talking point, although the prices may leave you speechless. Salon de Ning at The Peninsula is also a glamorous lounge to frequent. CULTURAL ACCLAIM Despite its world- famous skyscrapers, designer boutiques and glitzy hotels, the city's most popular attraction belongs to Mother Nature, albeit heavily enhanced by mankind. The Peak is the highest mountain on Hong Kong island and was a signalling post for ships in the 19th century. Today it has a tram, sky terrace, historical gallery, a tower ( with shops, restaurants and entertainment), superb views and beautiful nature walks as, despite its city status, Hong Kong's land mass is 70 per cent natural countryside. A trip across Victoria Harbour on the Star Ferry is also a must; or cruise to the nearby island of Lantau where the Giant Buddha reigns supreme and the Tai O fishing village ( a sea communitybuilt on stilts) makes for an alternative day out. For journeysof a more lofty nature, the Ngong Ping 360 experienceis a scenic cable car trip offering wonderful views on a 25- minute trip from Tung Chung to Airport Island towards North Lantau. TIME OUT The finest spas in the city tend to be found wallowing deep in the tranquil hearts of the leading hotels. The Mandarin Oriental prides itself on honouring healing therapies of traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic philosophies, but at no expense to luxury. The Four Seasons has 17 treatment rooms and two spa suites each with a vitality pool for two, daybed, LCD television, private bar and bathroomand rain shower. The Elemis Day Spa on D'Aguilar Street is also a haven for restoring travel- weary bodies. Golfers visiting the island are also well catered for. There are three 18- hole courses at Fanling's Hong Kong Golf Club ( a hallowed institution since 1889; formerly the Royal Hong Kong Golf Club), a nine- hole course at Deep Water Bay, and further courses at Discovery Bay and the Hong Kong Jockey Club. IT'S A CLICHÉ BUT. Take a cruise on a Chinese junk - the wooden boats will take you back in time while the skyline brings you back to the future. ¦ Photography: © 2007 Hong Kong Tourism Board
New Zealand is renowned for its cultural wealth, that results from the seamless integration of traditional Maori culture with Western civilisation, whilst the two retain their core identities. Local artefacts are a testimony to such balance, with nature as a source of inspiration - exemplified by the artefact featured above - Frangipani Woven Waka by Peter Collis.


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You'll Like The 2010 Subaru Legacy If...
If you need a roomy, comfortable sedan with the best possible ability to navigate through winter's worst, the new Legacy is well worth a look. Wide front seats, incredibly useful lumbar support and a cavernous trunk mark the big changes for 2010, as does a long list of standard creature comforts.
You May Not Like The 2010 Subaru Legacy If...
If you're looking for a smooth-as-silk six-cylinder sedan, the Legacy's boxer engine is nowhere near as refined as the traditional engines found in the Accord or Camry. Four-cylinder models feel a bit sluggish under hard acceleration and fans of the turbocharged GT will have to be happy with a manual transmission, because that's the only choice.
What's New
New from the ground up, the 2010 Subaru Legacy gains more than three inches in width and height but only one inch in length. Subaru adds a new six-speed manual to four-cylinder models with a new CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) as an option. New features include a navigation system with rear backup camera and streaming Bluetooth capability, an electronic parking brake with a hill-holder feature and standard stability and traction control.
Interior Features
The new Legacy touts an interior superior to its predecessor in every way. The front seats are supremely comfortable, with the driver's-side lumbar support among the best we've tested. There's plenty of legroom for tall passengers both front and rear, and the front passenger now enjoys the same length foot well as the driver. A new three-spoke steering wheel has controls for the cruise/audio features as well as a nice, thick rim. Instruments are larger, and the new electronic parking brake placed on the dash frees up additional storage space in the center console area. The rear seats are divided into a 60/40-split configuration and fold flat to create an enormous cargo area. Of special note is the optional navigation system which offers a large screen, voice activation and the ability to stream music through a Bluetooth-enabled device. Other nice touches include sun-visor extensions for both driver and passenger and a remote trunk release cutoff switch in the lockable glove box.
Exterior Features
The 2010 Subaru Legacy's exterior is stylish and sleek, but breaks no new ground in areas of excitement or innovation. Aside from its larger wheels and subtle hood scoop, there isn't much to distinguish the hot-rod GT model from the 2.5i Limited, a bit of a mystery from the company that knows how to turn a boring Impreza into a stunning WRX STI. Still, looks aside, the Legacy has much to offer. Larger rear doors provide improved ease of entry, and the previous model's frameless windows are now a thing of the past, a change that contributes to the new car's low interior noise levels. The wheelbase is up three inches from last year's version but, with shorter overhangs, the car gains only 1.4 inches in length. All but the base models feature handsome alloy wheels and a new double-wishbone rear suspension helps improve ride quality and create more trunk capacity.
Driving Impressions
Although choosing from among three engines will change the rate at which you can reach 60 miles per hour, the 2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5i, GT and R all share the same suspension set-up, so ride, handling and interior noise levels are pretty consistent across the board. Ride quality is greatly improved, with a quieter cabin, better steering and brake feel and minimal body roll and lean. The 2.5-liter engine gets a bump in horsepower to 170 and provides adequate acceleration and passing power, but nothing spectacular. The optional Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) works well and features a set of paddle shifters that allow for manual gear changes. Fuel economy with the CVT is actually better than with the six-speed manual, estimated at 23 city and 31 highway. The 3.6R is much better at moving the heavy Legacy, and while its performance feels fine in motion, we did observe an unusual amount of vibration at idle. The real meat and potatoes for the Legacy are found in the GT trims, which are powered by a 265-horsepower turbocharged engine. Improvements to the turbo eliminate lag and provide a nice flat torque curve conducive to performance driving. Unfortunately, there is no automatic transmission option for the GT, a strange decision that will force many buyers into the 3.6R or off to look elsewhere.
Pricing Notes
The 2010 Subaru Legacy has a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting around $20,500 for the 2.5i, with the Premium model adding about $1,000 to that. The 2.5 Limited starts around $25,500, as does the base 3.6 R, while the GT and 3.6R Limited start around $28,500 and top out around $30,000 fully loaded. Across the range, pricing is down considerably from last year, even though the base cars now offer much more in the way of standard content. A similarly-priced Honda Accord or Toyota Camry can't match the Legacy's standard content list nor do they even offer the option of all-wheel drive. Best of all, the Legacy enjoys a strong resale record, which we expect to carry over to the new model.
Notable Equipment
The 2010 Legacy 2.5i Sedan features a six-speed manual transmission, 16-inch wheels, four-wheel ABS disc brakes, steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls, AM/FM stereo with auxiliary-input jack and single CD player, manual air conditioning, power windows and locks, height-adjustable driver's seat, front side and side-curtain airbags, keyless entry, tilt/telescoping steering wheel and Vehicle Dynamic Control with traction control. The Premium trim adds a 10-way power driver's seat, 16-inch alloy wheels, driver's auto up/down power window and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. Limited trims gain a four-way power passenger seat, wood trim, 17-inch wheels, the All-Weather Package (heated mirrors, seats and windshield wiper de-icers), Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), dual-zone automatic climate control, harman-kardon 440-watt premium sound system with six-disc CD changer and leather seating. The GT adds 18-inch wheels, a 265-horsepower turbocharged engine, hood scoop and dual chrome exhaust tips.
Notable Options
Options are clustered according to trim. Base models offer only the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), while Premium trims offer the harman-kardon 440-watt audio system, the All Weather Package and a power moonroof. Limited trims offer voice-activated GPS navigation with backup camera and Bluetooth capability for both phone and streaming music.
Favorite Features
Voice-Activated Navigation System
Available only on Limited trims, Subaru's new voice-activated navigation system offers a big eight-inch view screen, a rear backup camera and Bluetooth hands-free phone and streaming music capability. The system also includes a harman-kardon 440-watt sound system, single-disc CD/DVD player, USB auxiliary audio input and iPod control capability.
Electronic Parking Brake with Hill-Holder Function
The traditional parking brake handle is replaced by a push/pull switch mounted on the dash. The electronic brake system includes a hill-hold feature that keeps the car from rolling forward or backward on inclines greater than five degrees.
Under the Hood
Subaru offers three horizontally-opposed boxer engines in the 2010 Legacy. The new 2.5-liter four-cylinder delivers 170 horsepower, which may not be best in class but does generate enough muscle to provide satisfactory performance. Equipping this engine with the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) will produce the best fuel economy, but the six-speed manual is a better choice from a performance standpoint. A turbocharged version of the same engine bumps output to 265 horsepower and is recommended for enthusiast drivers. The best choice for the Legacy is the six-cylinder, which offers much better acceleration and passing power than the four while delivering slightly worse fuel economy (18/25 vs. 23/31).
2.5-liter Boxer four
170 horsepower @ 5600 rpm
170 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4000 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 19/27 (manual), 23/31 (automatic)
2.5-liter Boxer four turbocharged
265 horsepower @ 6000 rpm
258 lb.-ft. of torque @ 2000-5200 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 18/25
3.6-liter Boxer six
256 horsepower @ 6000 rpm
247 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4400 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 18/25
Editors' Notes
Subaru has established itself as a leader in all-wheel-drive technology. Its wagons and SUVs have a cult-like following that is every manufacturer's dream. But its mainstream sedan, the Legacy, has not caught on in the same way. Competing against such heavy hitters as the Accord, Camry, Malibu and Fusion, the 2009 Legacy suffered from a case of the "too littles." Unable to compete in the areas of interior room, cargo volume, fuel economy and competitive pricing, the Legacy was overdue for a complete makeover and that's just what Subaru has given the 2010 model. Although roughly the same length as the outgoing car, the new Legacy is wider, taller and has considerably more interior room than its predecessor; it also offers a marked improvement in power and fuel economy, as well as its standard content level. Best of all, consumers can now pick up an all-wheel-drive sedan for less money than a comparably-equipped front-drive competitor.


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The box dimensions are 7" wide, 5" high, 6.5" deep.
Type of wood used in this piece is Walnut with Chilean Laurel Burl on the drawer front. The drawer is lined with suede material. There are no stains or dyes, rather only a protective finish, to enhance the natural wood color.
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Washington Mutualmay have to set aside $14 billion this year for credit losses, according to a Goldman Sachs analyst who also took a rare step of urging investors to sell the company's shares short.
The largest U.S. savings and loan, known as WaMu, may lose $3.30 per share this year and not turn a profit until 2010, analyst James Fotheringham wrote on Friday.
Fotheringham previously forecast a 2008 loss of $1.00 per share. He cut his forecast for 2009 earnings to break-even from a profit of $1.10 per share. He has a "sell" rating on Seattle-based WaMu, and cut his price target to $10 from $12.
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods analyst Frederick Cannon last week also projected WaMu would not be profitable before 2010.
On Tuesday, WaMu said it raised $7 billion from investors led by private equity firm TPG, which took a $2 billion stake. The infusion eased concern about the thrift's capital.
But WaMu also projected a $1.1 billion first-quarter loss, or $1.40 per share, and nearly doubled its forecast for quarterly credit losses to $3.5 billion. It also set plans to cut 3,000 jobs, close 186 home lending offices, and stop making mortgage loans through brokers.
Fotheringham estimated that WaMu has $17 billion to $23 billion of potential mortgage losses, but has absorbed only $3 billion. WaMu's home loan portfolio has "disproportionate exposure" to states where home prices may fall, including half in California alone, he said.
The analyst added that credit card operations might also be a problem, as WaMu "leads its peers with respect to recent growth" in credit card delinquencies.
"Given the sufficiency of WaMu's recent equity capital raise, we recommend investors go long via the credit markets," Fotheringham wrote. "However, given the credit costs expected this year, we recommend shorting WaMu stock."
Short-sellers sell borrowed shares, hoping to buy them back later at lower prices to replenish the shares' lenders.
In morning trading, Washington Mutual shares were about flat at $11.42 on the New York Stock Exchange. They have lost about three-quarters of their value from their 52-week high of $44.60 last June 4.


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Author: Jefferson Bass
Book Name: The Bone Thief
Series: Body Farm
Order: #5
Genre: Suspense/Mystery
Rating: Good
Blurb: Dr. Bill Brockton has been called in on a seemingly routine case, to exhume a body and obtain a bone sample for a DNA paternity test. But when the coffin is opened, Brockton and his colleagues, including his graduate assistant Miranda Lovelady, are stunned to see that the corpse has been horribly violated.
Brockton's initial shock gives way to astonishment as he uncovers a flourishing and lucrative black market in body parts. At the center of this ghoulish empire is a daring and prosperous grave robber. Soon Brockton finds himself drawn into the dangerous enterprise when the FBI recruits him to bring down the postmortem chop shop–using corpses from the Body Farm as bait in an undercover sting operation.
As Brockton struggles to play the unscrupulous role the FBI asks of him, his friend and colleague medical examiner Eddie Garcia faces a devastating injury that could end his career. Exposed to a near-lethal dose of radioactivity, Dr. Garcia has lost most of his right hand and his entire left hand. Out of options, he embarks on a desperate quest: both of his ravaged hands will be severed at the wrist and replaced with those from a cadaver. But unless suitable ones are found soon, the opportunity will be lost.
As Brockton delves deep into the clandestine trade, he is faced with an agonizing choice: Is he willing to risk an FBI investigation–and his own principles–to help his friend? Will he be able to live with himself if he crosses that line? Will he be able to live with himself if he doesn't? And as the criminal case and the medical crisis converge, a pair of simpler questions arise: Will Dr. Garcia survive–and will Brockton?
Review: Not really sure what the difference is, but I'm not loving these books as much as I did when I first started the series. There is still a lot to like, but there is also a lot that I've started having to sort of skim through.
I do love to learn something new when I read a book, but this book, like the last one, seems more like an academic text rather than a fiction novel in a lot of places. It is one thing to have some specifics included when addressing a new topic, but I don't need pages and pages of it. I also don't need those same pages and pages when it is something you've gone over in previous books. At that point, it is no longer about learning some new fact, but either learning an entire new professional field or taking a full on refresher course with each book. There is such a thing as overkill.
The parts that are interesting, the science and investigative aspects are even seeming to push the boundaries for me as some of the scenarios are really not all that believable for Bill's character. Sure, they may be possible, but really one man is truly only capable of being excellent at so many things. You can't be that good or that in demand in every single aspect.
I do still like these, just not as much and I'll be less likely to grab the next book unless I don't have much else to draw my interest.


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A decade into the 21st century, we've entered a technologically futuristic era. From touch-screen phones to 4G networks to 3D televisions, it only makes sense that today's mainstream music would be similarly computerized.
Originally created by Antares Audio Technologies, auto-tune was used to correct pitch problems in both vocal and instrumental performances. Auto-tune has been used by various mainstream singers, such as country stars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, to correct such pitch problems without generating any significant vocal alterations.
The technology has also paved the way for artists to produce a synthesized vocal sound. Hip-hop artist T-Pain is responsible for the revival of the effect formerly used by Roger Troutman and Cher, sparking a wave of synthesized hooks appropriately dubbed the "T-Pain effect." The use of auto-tune has digitized the sounds of nearly every mainstream artist across numerous genres. In spite of the massive success auto-tune has seen in recent years, its frequent use has hindered the music industry enough to endure its fair share of negative scrutiny.
Despite its prevalence on most mainstream radio channels, auto-tune has served as a musical crutch for multitudes of MySpace musicians who rely heavily on the audio processor to mask and distort vocal imperfections enough to sound like other heavily synthesized songs on the radio. With such a prominent use of the effect sweeping across the music industry, it's inevitable that its use will slowly begin to outgrow its popularity.
Some artists, though, already see auto-tune as a thing of the past.
Jay-Z's 2009 release "D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)" eulogized the effect, disdainfully renouncing its overuse in the music industry, particularly in hip-hop and rap. By allowing excessive accessibility to the music industry, the synthetic talent that auto-tune produces when overused undermines the efforts of artists with genuine vocal and instrumental talents who are forced to compete with the wildly popular sounds of auto-tuned music.
On the other end of the spectrum, up-and-coming artists are willing to embrace auto-tune in order to enjoy the benefits of its convenient assistance. Rapper Andrew "Drew32" Parks, an up-and-coming artist who has enjoyed generous music video play on Comcast On Demand, Fuse TV and at Foot Lockers and FYEs across the nation, commented on his use of auto-tune.
"I just use it as a tool to make me sound on pitch and in tune," Parks said. "I'm not a big fan of overusing auto-tune. When I use it on my own vocals, I usually put the effect on a medium or light setting."
Essentially, auto-tune has significantly altered the sounds of today's mainstream music, synthesizing everyone and everything from hardcore rap to Disney teen pop. Such a major trend is destined to either establish itself as a longstanding presence in the industry or die off as quickly and unglamorously as previous acts, such as the techno sounds of Eiffel 65's "Blue (Da Ba Dee)" or the bubblegum pop of the late 1990s and early 2000s. If enough artists are willing to go it alone without the effect, auto-tune might very well be on its way out the industry's back door.


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FHA financing is an best way for people and families who want to obtain a house without having down payment or deposit and with an encouraging mortgagee financing terms. FHA 5-, 7- and 10-year ARMs could adjust up to two percentage points a year right after the fixed period is more than, but no much more than six percentage points more than the life of the loan. The following two FHA loan needs are essential for qualifying: Housing costs ought to not exceed 29% of your gross income total indebtedness need to not exceed 41% of your revenue. So don't assume that previous credit challenges, or no established credit, will automatically deter you from acquiring a home loan. With conventional mortgage loans, your residence loan payment can't exceed 28% of your gross month-to-month income.
The common FHA 203(k) is for much more in depth perform, especially structural alterations such as adding new rooms, a new roof, repairing structural damage or any operate exceeding $35,000. The minimum credit score that lenders will allow for an FHA loan has been steadily falling given that the large crash. Taking benefit of the FHA loan plan is a wonderful way for initial time buyers, or anyone with a shortage of down payment funds, to get a house.
In order to give us with notice of an error on your loan account, or to request details about your loan account, please send us a written notice that includes (i) your name, (ii) your loan account number, and (iii) info regarding the error you believe has occurred or the data you are requesting about your loan. Just a document to verify his employment that they might have overlooked during the underwriting approach so they're able to sell the loan.
Relocation mortgages are the type of FHA residence loans that cater to individuals who transfer to an additional residence while their present hone is nevertheless for sale in the industry. The Federal Housing Administration is not at liberty to give out tax funds for the funding of the principal loan balance itself nor are they at liberty to be the ones to construct the homes. Closing charges are permitted to be paid by the seller and lender if you decide on to structure your loan in that manner. Refinancing an existing FHA residence loan is truly known as a streamline refinance.
For a very first time property buyer, a FHA loan makes it less difficult for Texas residents to qualify since the government guarantees the loan producing it much less risky for the lender and for that reason simpler to approve. FHA five/1 Adjustable Rate Mortgage: The initial interest rate is valid for the very first five years after that, your rate is determined by industry values. I consider it was common to call loans back in the 1980s when interest prices skyrocketed. Most lenders that have your current loan never want to touch it unless it positive aspects them.


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1.1 You have made a booking with Swimming Nature UK Limited ("we" or "us").
1.2 The booking confirmation, together with the Booking Ts&Cs, constitutes the entire agreement (the "Agreement") between us and you. If any of the details in the booking confirmation appear to be incorrect please contact us.
1.3 You hereby agree that you accept the terms of the booking confirmation together with the Booking Ts&Cs on behalf of yourself and any person you are booking on behalf of, and that all such persons shall at all times adhere to the specific terms of conduct within the venue. For the purposes of this Agreement, "you" shall include the person named on the booking confirmation and any person they are booking on behalf of.
1.4 All correspondence from us will be sent to the person named as the customer on the booking confirmation. All regular communications from us will be sent in email format and it is your responsibility to inform us of any changes to your email address.Booking Terms and Conditions
2.1 The Instructor is a swimming teacher authorised and accredited by Swimming Nature UK Limited to teach swimming lessons in accordance with the Swimming Nature methodology.
2.2 The Instructor is the person who will be providing the Classes to you, in accordance with the terms of the Agreement.
2.3 The Instructor can be temporarily or permanently replaced during the course of lessons.
2.4 The Instructor can only be responsible for students during their Classes, and parents and/or guardians are responsible at all other times. The Class begins when the Instructor accepts charge of the student from the parent or guardian and ends when the student is returned to the designated pick-up and drop-off point at the end of the Class. Although Instructors will endeavour to hand the student back directly to the parent or guardian, the student is the full and sole responsibility of the parent or guardian when the student is returned to the designated pick-up and drop-off point at the end of the lesson. Parents and/or guardians must stay on the pool premises at all times.
2.5 In the event of a swimmer, parent, guardian, sibling or other associate: (i) refusing to obey an instruction from the Instructor or one of their staff members; (ii) behaving in an unruly manner towards the Instructor, one of their staff members or any other person; or (iii) causing damage to pool premises, or any of the furniture fixtures or equipment in those premises, the swimmer shall not be permitted to continue with the Classes. We shall then have the right to terminate the Agreement without further notice and without being required to offer any credit or refund to you and you shall not be accepted for any future course organised by the Instructor or the Agent.
2.6 We and the Instructor work together to ensure that recommended water temperatures are maintained, but in certain circumstances temperature may vary and cannot be guaranteed. Neither we nor the Instructor are liable for the pool or other facilities or any Losses or injuries suffered by you or any third party as a result of them.
3.1 General
(a) In the event that you wish to book onto a set course of Classes ("Course") in respect of which the Instructor has already started delivering such Classes, you may do so only if you book onto and purchase all of the remaining Classes of such Course.
(b) The agreed start date of any Class or Course which you have booked onto cannot be amended once payment has been received by us.
3.2 Term Package
Make-Up Lessons shall not form part of the Term Package.
3.3 Annual Tuition Package
(a) Make Up Lessons:
(i) can only been redeemed in accordance with the entitlement mentioned in your booking confirmation;
(ii) may only be redeemed against missed Classes with our prior approval;
(iii) may only be redeemed in the Term that the Class was missed and shall not be rolled over;
(iv) cannot be redeemed in advance of a Fast Track Week;
(v) may only be booked a maximum of seven (7) days in advance; and
(vi) are subject to availability. We reserve the right to book you into a Make Up Lesson with an alternative instructor, student to instructor ratio or location.
4.1 In the event that payment for a renewal of a Term Package or an Annual Tuition Package is not received before the renewal deadline date mentioned in our communication via email, text or telephone, we can no longer reserve your place in the next Term.
4.2 Refunds typically take ten (10) to fourteen (14) Working Days to process, from our authorisation and submission of the refund to payment being made to you.
4.3 If we agree a refund is due to you within sixty (60) days of our receipt of the payment in respect of which the refund applies, the refund will be made via our merchant server. If we agree a refund is due to you within more than sixty (60) days of our receipt of the payment in respect of which the refund applies, the refund will be made via BACS.
4.4 Where a cheque is issued by us for a refund and lost by you or a third party such that the cheque must be cancelled and another reissued, an administrative charge of fifteen pounds (£15.00) shall be deducted from the reissued refund.
4.5 Financial Credits are valid for a period of six (6) months from the date of the cancellation in respect of which the Financial Credit is due, and can be used to reduce the fees of any Course you book during that period. Thereafter the Financial Credit will be forfeited and cannot be used against any future booking.
5.1 Term Bookings
(a) If after booking a Term Package, but before any such Classes from the Term Package have been given, you wish to cancel a course you may do so by contacting us in writing within seven (7) days of making the booking. You will receive a refund of the tuition fee paid less a ten per cent (10%) administration charge.
(b) If you wish to cancel a Term Package after seven (7) days of making your booking you may do so by contacting us in writing at any time before your first Class or up to three (3) Working Days after your first Class. You will receive a refund of tuition fees paid less fees for the Class provided if applicable, less a twenty per cent (20%) administration charge.
(c) After this period, we shall not provide any Class Credits or refunds in respect of any Classes that you are unable to attend for whatever reason.
5.2 Annual Tuition Packages
(a) If after booking an Annual Tuition Package, but before any Classes have been given, you wish to cancel your Annual Tuition Package you may do so by contacting us in writing within seven (7) days of making the booking. You will receive a refund of the tuition fee paid less a ten per cent (10%) administration charge.
(b) If you wish to cancel your Annual Tuition Package after seven (7) days of making your booking you may do so by contacting us in writing at any time before your first Class or up to three (3) Working Days after your first class. You will receive a refund of tuition fees paid less fees for the Class provided if applicable, less a twenty per cent (20%) administration charge.
(c) Cancellation before the end of the Annual Tuition Package term (as detailed in the booking confirmation) requires one (1) Term's notice and will result in all discounts being removed and Classes being charged at full price for any services undertaken and deducted from the balance owed.
(d) Cancellations can only be completed at the end of the notified Term.
(e) We shall not provide any Class Credits or refunds for lessons you have been unable to attend in weeks prior to the cancellation
5.3 Fast Track Bookings
(a) If you cancel the Fast Track Course more than two (2) weeks before the start of the course you will be entitled to a full Financial Credit on your account, which is valid for a period of six (6) months from the date of cancellation, or you can request a refund which will be subject to a ten per cent (10%) administration charge
(b) If you cancel the Fast Track Course less than two (2) weeks before the start of the course you will be entitled to a full Financial Credit on your account, which is valid for a period of six (6) months from the date of cancellation, or you can request a refund which will be subject to a twenty per cent (20%) administration charge.
(c) Once the Fast Track Course has started we shall not provide any Financial Credits or refunds in respect of any Classes that you are unable to attend for whatever reason.
5.4 Flexible Bookings
(a) If you are unable to attend an Ad Hoc booking and we receive at least twenty-four (24) hours notification of this, we will postpone the Class and issue a Financial Credit to your account to be used against future bookings. Such Financial Credit must be used within six (6) months of the date of cancellation or the credit will be forfeited and no refunds shall be made.
(b) If less than twenty-four (24) hours notification of your inability to attend is received we shall not offer any Financial Credit for the unattended Class.
(c) If after booking the Ad Hoc Classes you no longer wish to use them you may cancel the Classes by contacting us within seven (7) days of making the booking. You will receive a refund of the tuition fee paid less a ten per cent (10%) administration charge. Once the first Ad Hoc Class has been provided, we cannot cancel the remaining classes, but you may rearrange the date of such Classes subject to (a) and (b) above.
5.5 Process
Any changes you wish to make to your booking must be completed by our Head Office Team whose details can be found on the Swimming Nature website.
6.1 Calendars
(a) Term dates are specific to each venue and can be found on the Swimming Nature website. We have the right to change dates subject to us giving you prior notification.
(b) Assigned Term dates may not always coincide with your school term dates and we are unable to replace lessons missed as a result.
6.2 Progress
(a) Where a student progresses beyond the Class standard set by the Instructor, they may be required to switch Classes. We may not be able to offer the same day, time or Instructor.
(b) A student's progress as part of any Class or Course is not guaranteed.
6.3 Merging or Reallocating Classes
In certain circumstances it may not be possible to continue your allocated Class. In such circumstances we will provide you with a suitable alternative Class, and give you notice of such reallocation in advance.
6.4 Instructor
(a) We are not able to guarantee the Instructor for your Class or Course. Instructors may change shift patterns or move venues in exceptional circumstances.
(b) We will endeavour to provide a temporary replacement Instructor in the event of any Instructor absence.
(c) Where a replacement Instructor is not available, Classes may be cancelled at short notice.
(d) We reserve the right to replace Instructors on a temporary or permanent basis, if necessary once the Term has started.
(e) Where a replacement Instructor is provided, Classes will take place and in such event we shall not offer a replacement Class.
6.5 Cancelled Lessons
(a) Classes may be cancelled at short notice where a pool is considered unfit for teaching purposes by venue management.
(b) If we are unable to provide the Class for any reason we will offer you a Class Credit. If we cannot provide a Class Credit for the enrolled student to instructor ratio, you may be offered an alternative lesson at a different ratio. If we cannot provide a Class Credit subject to availability, you will be entitled to a Financial Credit to the value of the class not provided. Such Financial Credit must be used within six (6) months of the date of cancellation or the credit will be forfeited and no refunds shall be made.
(c) We reserve the right to cancel or amend Classes or Courses in exceptional circumstances.
6.6 Transfers
(a) We will attempt to accommodate any transfer request you make with one (1) weeks' notice upon calling us, subject to your requested space being available.
(b) When transferring classes, Class prices may have changed. Where prices have increased, you will be required to purchase Classes at the new rate. Where prices have decreased, any difference in fees is non-refundable and will be retained as a Financial Credit for you to use against future bookings. Such Financial Credit shall be valid for a period of six (6) months from the date you transfer Classes, after which time the credit shall be forfeited.
6.7 Suspensions
(a) We will only suspend your attendance at Classes if you provide to us a doctor's note or certificate. Should we receive the doctor's note on the same day as a Class, this Class will be deemed attended and not refundable or creditable. We are unable to backdate medical suspensions for any reason. The maximum length of any suspension is six (6) weeks, after which you must provide us with a new doctor's note or certificate.
(b) Suspended Classes are not refundable.
(c) When you have booked Classes for a Term, but such Classes have been suspended in accordance with this provision, the remainder of the Classes in that Term will be cancelled and no space will be held for the subsequent Term(s).
(d) Suspended Classes must be used within six (6) months from the suspension date. The onus is on you to ensure that the Classes are used. The fees paid for Classes not used within this six (6) month period shall be forfeited and cannot be refunded.
(e) Classes may also be suspended for non-medical reasons in exceptional circumstances subject to our prior approval. We cannot guarantee we will be able to accommodate every request.
8.1 Definitions
In respect of these Booking Ts&Cs:
"Ad Hoc booking" means a booking of adult one-on-one Classes, where the booking period is not governed by school terms;
"Annual Tuition Package" means a single purchase of three (3) Terms of Classes at one time paid in full in advance, less any discount that may be applicable;
"Class Credit" means a replacement Class provided in the event of a missed Class;
"Fast Track Course" means a course of four (4) or five (5) Classes on consecutive days held during half term breaks or holidays;
"Financial Credit" means a monetary value applied to an account in respect of a Class not given that can be set off against the fee for a future booking;
"Loss" means all direct or indirect losses (including without limitation any loss of profit, consequential loss, loss of business, and like loss), damages, expenses, liabilities, claims, demands, proceedings, judgments, settlements, penalties, fines, costs (including legal costs, other professional costs and the costs of enforcements) and the expenses of investigating and defending any claims (including legal fees and disbursements, consultants' fees and disbursements and other professional fees and disbursements) whatsoever;
"Make Up Lessons" means a Class provided in lieu of a Class that was paid for but not provided;
"Term" means the term dates specific to each venue found on the Swimming Nature website (as may be amended by us at our discretion from time to time);
"Term Package" means a set course of Classes to be taught in a Term as further defined in the Booking Agent's calendar (which can be found on the Swimming Nature website; and
"Working Day" means any day (other than a Saturday or Sunday) on which the banks are ordinarily open for business in England.
8.2 Data Protection
We are registered under the Data Protection Act 1998 to process and store data on living individuals. A copy of our data protection act can be found on the Swimming Nature website.
8.3 Limitation of Liability
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(b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Agreement we will not, except in respect of death or personal injury caused by our negligence, be liable to you by reason of any representation or implied warranty, condition or other term for any Loss (whether occasioned by our negligence or that of our employees or agents or otherwise) arising out of or in connection with any act or omission on our part relating to the supply of any Classes, products or equipment by us or the Instructor.
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Sunday, January 30, 2011
Thursday, January 27, 2011
38 - Tanking Position Available
A mentality of players that always irked me. We wipe on a boss for the third time to the same mechanic (someone not moving or switching targets or whatever) and some dps is linking the damage meters putting the blame of the wipe on the person doing the least damage.
9 times out of 10 the guy linking the dps meters showing themselves at the top are the ones who don't move out of the fire or don't switch targets as it will 'ruin their damage rotation'.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
37 - Multi-tasking
Thursday, January 20, 2011
36 - (Ancient) Greek
I must admit I did have to google some Rhino facts to come up with this punchline.
So Remmy's name has now been revealed. I got into the habit when I created my hunter of giving my pets old fashioned names (couldn't think of anything witty). Remmy's name came from this. I had a cat named Remington, an owl named Kingston, and a wolf named Tiberius.
I found it amusing at least in my own wierd little way.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
35 - Nameplates
Rhino's in for a tough fight. Remmy has apparently trained in the mystic art of perfectly positioned speech bubbles to hide information from the enemy.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
34 - Gearscore
I wrote this comic back around the end of Wrath, back when gearscore had a bigger impact on the game.
Gearscore doesn't seem to be as big of an issue in Cataclysm. I guess that's because of the emphasis on guilds and mechanics killing you outright unless you know what to do.
Good for the game, bad for my punchline :p.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
33 - Delusions
Introducing Rhino, the Orc Warrior. I mentioned previously that there was another character that I loved writing the parts for besides Remmy, this is the guy. Something about his character is just easy to write. Maybe because he's pretty much the embodiment of every bad PUG in game.
I think we've all been at that point where we didn't understand how much stronger a max level character was than us and tried to intervene in a Crossroads raid. This of course leads to the next stage of development whereby we learn to run for our lives from gankers in Booty Bay rather than baiting them.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
32 - Grind on
I remember one of the first things my friend showed me in WoW when he introduced me to the game. He logged onto his horde character to show me the crossroads and there was an alliance raid taking place, and a whole bunch of horde players trying to get to the NPCs before they died to turn in their quests, while others waited for respawns.
Needless to say I didn't see the crossroads as too safe from then on.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
31 - Intro to The Barrens
Essentially they go from the first panel east to the scar, then back west to the fort, then east again. That's effiecient.
And yes, what's a WoW comic without some mention of Barrens chat. I do wonder if the alliance will get their own version of barrens chat or if it's a horde only phenomenon.
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The Phillies have been playing better out in LA, they've been hitting more and scoring more runners. It was Cole Hamels return to the mound for the first time in 2014 last night in LA too and he was very good through 6 innings only giving up six scattered hits. Zach Greinke was on the hill for the Dodgers though, and he kept the Phillies off balance with excellent pitching himself, getting 11 SO on the night.
Ryan Howard had a nice bloop hit to left field and an RBI, scoring Jimmy Rollins on the play. It's plays like that with Howard just making contact with the ball that he needs to do more of. Especially with the shift on, he just needs to make contact and bloop the ball out to left.
"The Wild Horse" is Yasiel Puig's nickname and he earned that name again last night with a triple off the wall in right, it almost seemed like that ball could have been caught by Marlon Byrd but he got turned around on the ball, and Puig had his 2nd triple of the season.
The series wraps up tonight in LA on this roadtrip for the Phillies, it would be nice to see them win this series. It's Kyle Kendrick vs. Dan Haren at 10:10 PM local time tonight.
Notes from last night
Hamels denied his 100th win for his career, he still sits at 99
Jayson Nix hit his 1st HR as a Phillie last night
Chase Utley hitting .384 on the season


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I speak to a few folks about our Organikal life, and generally get a positive response, but the most common response is "I just don't have time for all that!".
Well, I can surely sympathise with that – I have a day job too! This was terribly apparent when Alexandre and Laurent came to stay, and I spent about 20 hours or so in the kitchen over the course of 4 days and still had to go into the office… here they are seemingly delighted with their veggie haggis, tatties and neeps starter – well, they were in Scotland for the first time after all! It did take me good few days to recover from the extra exertion, but we had fun, even when Martin got his guitar out!
The only way I can deal with everything is to be super organised, and plan the week's menu in advance. This initial investment of 20 minutes or so really starts to reap benefits through the week, and saves an awful lot of my brain space.
The actual implementation involves emptying out my delivery from www.damhead.co.uk, and assessing what I have – that's the great thing about veggie boxes – it's always a surprise! Then I consult my expansive database of meals I know we all like and try to create a menu for the week which provides a balance of nutrients, styles, tastes and textures and accommodates the likes and dislikes of an 8-yr old who's really not that keen on veg!
This then gets posted onto the board in the kitchen – there in plain sight for all to see. It saves me emptying out the contents of the fridge after a stressful day and evaluating how I can make a cauliflower, some sweet peppers and an avocado into something we all like before I faint from starvation and end up phoning for a take-out!
Posting onto the board also has the advantage of priming Ruaridh and Martin – and sometimes they manage to care of the preparations for me before I get home in the evening. And if I'm really clever, and it suits the ingredients we received, I sometimes manage to include a meal or two that Martin (king of veggie bolognese) and Ruaridh (master of pesto-puff tarts) can conjure up, whilst I relax! It's also great for making a couple of day's worth of meals in one go, when I have to.
It really is the only way I can manage things. And it has the added benefit of reducing waste – ensuring that we use up the weekly delivery before the produce deteriorates – particularly important when dealing with organic goods.
My conclusion – it's not about not having the time, it's about making a commitment to using the time available to live the life you want to live. With some organisation, planning and clear policies anyone can have the time to go Organikal.
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Even though I grew up at the midpoint between Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver B.C., Portland became a quick, fun destination for a weekend away and the city just north of the Canadian border fell to the wayside. Until this spring I had only been to Vancouver once before - and I was so young that I hardly remember it. However, in the past few months, I've been able to visit twice now and explore what this Canadian city on the water has to offer.
Waking up: Revolver offers a wide variety of roasts and even has a tasting flight available to get the same bean prepared 3 different ways to see how they differ. 49th and Parallel drew me in with their rows of doughnuts and kept me there with delicious coffee. For something more substantial, Cafe Medina has provided me with tasty breakfast as well as celebrity sightings (Cole Sprouse and Alfie Allen). Yolks, which claims to have the perfect poached egg, has been calling my name and I plan to make a detour there on my next trip up.
Out and about: If you're looking to stay on the main island of Vancouver, then Gastown is where it's at. Shops and restaurants line several blocks and can take up plenty of time! The contemporary art museum and central library are also great stops, for the selection of Canadian artists and the architectural intrigue respectively. I also have a tendency to scope out murals and a lot of the city uses their blank walls to promote art; one of my favorites being the pink and yellow alley shown below. Just outside of the city proper you can find plenty of things to fill your time. My last trip I checked out Granville Island, the Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge, and Bloedel Conservatory but have been meaning to get to Stanly Park and the Kitsilano neighborhood as well.
Eats and treats: If you're looking for an amazing fish taco and strong margarita, Tacofino is the place to be. Or maybe poutine and a Pimm's cup is more your style? If so, Six Acres has got you covered. And if neither of those sounds good because you're a vegetarian, don't you fret because MeeT on Main can fulfill your plant based needs. Besides those places, I'm also using this list of restaurants to fuel my eating inspiration on my next trip north. Earnest Ice Cream has been on my radar as a place to grab a sweet treat, all I need is a nice day and a free weekend to go back to Vancouver.


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Taking a road trip along the California coast is something everyone should do in their lifetime. There are big cities and small towns, crowded beaches and tiny inlets where few have ever explored. It is a nature lover's delight with the ocean, rugged coastline, and forests coming together for a drive unlike any other. Hop in the car and buckle up, because these are the best kid friendly California road trip stops. Most are along the famous Pacific Coast Highway, but there are a few worthwhile detours along the way.
Best Family Friendly California Road Trip Stops
1. San Diego is for families who love the outdoors and animals
Starting at the southern part of the state, it seems obvious to begin in San Diego. The city has endless opportunities for family fun. Spend the day at the San Diego Zoo, Sea World, or the Safari Park if your kids love animals. Head to Balboa Park in the heart of the city for a full day of exploring. Spanning over 1,800 acres, the park has 17 museums, eight major gardens, and is home to the zoo. Those looking for the perfect beach will have plenty to choose from along San Diego's 17 miles of coastline. Favorites include Coronado Island, La Jolla Shores, and Torrey Pines State Beach. La Jolla is a must see for the La Jolla Children's Pool where families can see seals sunning themselves on the rocks and search for sea life in the tide pools when the water is low.
2. Carlsbad isn't just about theme parks
Further up the coast, lies the city of Carlsbad, home to unique hiking trails, beaches, flower fields, and Legoland. The city of Carlsbad has maintained a significant amount of land for hiking, birdwatching, and exploring. Visitors can kayak through the many lagoons or even fish. The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch are 50 acres that bloom every March through May and worth a visit. Legoland California is the star attraction here, but there's also Legoland Waterpark and Sea Life Aquarium. Families will love stopping here for a break.
3. Anaheim is one of our favorite California road trip stops
Anaheim is home to Disneyland Resort, California Adventure, and Knott's Berry Farm. In nearby Universal City is Universal Studios Hollywood. If families are looking for amusement park central, this is the place to be. Disneyland is where the classic Disney characters reside. Peter Pan, Sleeping Beauty, Dumbo, Snow White and other original characters are the main attractions. California Adventure is the adjacent park where more contemporary characters such as those from Bug's Life, Monster's Inc., Cars, and Toy Story can be found. Knott's Berry Farm focuses more on rides than attractions. There's everything from roller coasters, to family friendly rides, to splash rides and thrill rides. It has a different feel than Disney and that's what makes it fun. Universal Studios has everything from movies and television, including favorites Harry Potter, Despicable Me, Sponge Bob Squarepants, and Shrek.
4. Solvang is a Danish gem
The historic Danish village of Solvang in the Santa Ynez Valley will delight children and adults. The village has windmills, a Little Mermaid fountain, a giant wooden clog, and unique shops to explore. Families might enjoy a Segway, trolley, or bike tour through town or a stop at the Hans Christensen Andersen Museum. Take a peek inside Old Mission Santa Inés which dates to 1804, one of the 21 missions founded by the Franciscan Friars along the California coast. Finish up the day with some Danish pastries or traditional Danish fare.
5. San Simeon has a beautiful castle
San Simeon has some of the most beautiful beaches along the Pacific Coast Highway, so make time for a stop at the beach. The most famous attraction here is Hearst Castle, the fabulous estate built by newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst in 1919. The property is stunning with 165 rooms and 127 acres of gardens, terraces, pools and walkways. It was built to Hearst's specifications to showcase his legendary art collection. Even younger children will marvel at the estate. Nearby is the Piedras Blancas Rookery home to 17,000 elephant seals at different times of the year. It's definitely a sight to see. Don't miss the Coastal Discovery Center on San Simeon Bay with interactive exhibits and educational programs that highlight the cultural and natural history of the area.
6. Monterey has an aquarium kids will love
While parents know Monterey for Cannery Row and John Steinbeck, kids might recognize its famous Monterey Bay Aquarium. The aquarium was inspiration for Disney's "Finding Dory". It is home to thousands of creatures who call the ocean home as well as amphibians, birds, and other animals. Don't miss the live video cams, hands on exhibits, and the "Open Sea" where visitors feel like part of the ocean! Be sure to spend time outdoors at the Dennis the Menace playground with its hedge maze, 9 foot climbing wall, and suspension bridge. Just know the kids will never want to leave! If time allows, plan to take a cruise in Monterey Bay to see the marine life. Various species of whales are visible year round, such as humpbacks, blue whales and gray whales. Dolphins, seals, and tortoises have been known to make appearances too. Monterey is a marine life paradise.
7. Santa Cruz has an awesome boardwalk
The admission-free Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is California's oldest seaside amusement park, entertaining visitors for 107 years. Kids will love playing laser tag, miniature golf, riding coasters, and trying the arcade games. Nearby is Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. The park is famous for its giant redwood trees, the tallest of which is 277 feet tall, around 16 feet wide, and 1,500 years old. Kids will love hiking through the trees and families might enjoy packing a picnic to bring along for a fun day out. If there's a train lover in your family, be sure to check out Roaring Camp Railroads. They offer scenic train journeys in the area. One is the Redwood Forest Steam Train and the other is the Santa Cruz Beach Train. Both are spectacular in their own way.
8. San Francisco is a perfect road trip stop
San Francisco has plenty of attractions to entertain kids. Start at Fisherman's Wharf where children will love riding the carousel and watching the sea lions at Pier 39. Alcatraz can be a fun attraction to visit with older kids. If the family is up for it, think about riding bikes or walking across the Golden Gate Bridge for a spectacular view of the city and the bay. The Exploratorium is a mind blowing science museum with over 600 hands-on exhibits. Kids can walk through a pitch dark tactile dome, play in the tinkering studio, and use scientific tools to learn about living systems. Ride the cable car, visit Ghirardelli for treats, feast on chowder at the wharf and you've had the quintessential San Francisco experience.
9. Sacramento is the state capital and home to California history
Sacramento is the capital of California, so it is fitting that it has a park dedicated to the founding of the state. Old Sacramento is a 28 acre State Historic Park that tells the history of California beginning with the Gold Rush of 1849. Located along the beautiful Sacramento River, there are historical attractions and museums here, as well as dining and shopping. It provides a look into life in 19th century California. Fairytale Town is perfect for younger children. This park has 25 play sets based on nursery rhymes and fairytales. There are also farm animals, performing arts stages and several gardens. It's been a Sacramento institution for 50 years! Families might also enjoy a visit to the State Capitol building, the California State Railroad Museum, or Sutter's Fort State Historic Park.
10. Gold Country will have kids super excited about this California road trip
California Gold Country is quite expansive. It runs along the west side of the Sierra Nevada mountain range all the way to Sacramento. Families would love exploring old mining towns like Nevada City or touring an abandoned mine. Try gold panning in Jamestown or rappel 50 meters into Moaning Cavern to see what life is really like underground. California has some family friendly gold rush adventures that shouldn't be missed!
11. Lake Tahoe offers stunning landscape year round
Lake Tahoe may be shared by California and Nevada, but that's easy to understand because it is so beautiful. It is the largest alpine lake in North America, surrounded by the stunning Sierra Nevada Mountains. The area averages 300 days of sunshine a year and is an outdoor enthusiasts playground, offering up every winter sport imaginable and summer sports too. Families might enjoy skiing, tubing, or skating at one of the ski resorts. When the weather warms up, the lake is the perfect spot for kayaking, hiking, fishing, camping, swimming, and biking. Truckee, Tahoe City, and South Lake Tahoe are the perfect spots for dining and shopping when you've had enough of the outdoors.
For more kid friendly attractions and vacation ideas head to the Visit California website and one of the ski resorts section. It's full of tips for exploring the state with kids of all ages and will have you booking a California vacation in no time.
*This post was sponsored by one of the ski resorts as part of their Kidifornia campaign, but all opinions and recommendations are 100% my own.


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The success of the said activities could be attributed as being obedient to LDS Church leaders' advice "to support the government's initiative to strengthen the Filipino family."
"Strengthening family ties, communication and values within the family is important in reducing cases of violence among family members," likewise the local news said.
Thus this year's Family Week Celebration is aligned with the principles of the LDS Church Welfare Plan:
This year's celebration of National Family Week coincided with the 75th anniversary of the Church Welfare Plan of self-reliance and service.
Earlier, however, President Henry B. Eyring of the First Presidency counseled as the members prepare for their day of service.
Eyring said in a statement: "With 2011 being our Jubilee year, all our projects will bear the seal of our jubilee celebration. The service projects we will plan for Family Week will reflect the jubilee theme found in Moses 7:18 -- "And the Lord called his people Zion, because they were of one heart and one mind, and dwelt in righteousness' and there was no poor among."
It is pointed out this Church Welfare plan and the Family Week theme that aim to confront and eventually eliminate poverty, are the ways to achieve that goal: having one heart and one mind. Reaching out to the poor and the needy in their communities will be their application of the wonderful things they learned during the preparation and actual celebration of their jubilee. The prophet Brigham Young emphasized the importance of putting our faith in action. When he realized that a handcart company was still out in the plains during the winter in 1856, he counseled the saints to organize a rescue team immediately. He declared that we must "attend... to those things which we call temporal, ... otherwise your faith will be in vain."
The "Mormon Helping Hands" designation helps identify the Church's role in the activity: to provide service laborers and usually not good or materials. It also provides organized opportunities for Church members to give their time and talents to bless those in need.
The LDS Church conducted the following activities and resources:
Adopt-A-Barangay: helping families to help them become self-reliant by teaching them how to assemble 72-hour kits.
School-based symposium on self-reliance: a school-base version of adopt-a-school, which discussed on disaster preparedness and school emergency evaluation plan.
Family Home Evening Campaign: families shared their programs with their neighbors and friends by inviting them to a family home evening where welfare and self-reliance and plan can be shared.
Welfare Workshop Sessions: holding firesides or workshops on various welfare principles and directly inviting barangays and other organizations to participate. This was held in the chapel or in a community center.
Locally in La Carlota Philippines District, President Mario Malacaman was able to implement a school-based symposium on self-reliance. More than 70 members wearing the "Mormon Helping Hands" chaleco visited the Cubay Elementary School which this writer is the school principal. Parents, teachers and pupils benefited from the lecture on disaster preparedness, demonstration on 72-hour kits and portable heating unit like stove-in-a-can.
Brgy. Cubay Punong Barangay Noel Vargas and Kagawad Roger Mendoza, committee chairman on education gave their full support. While the parents was represented by their parent-teacher association president Eric Bajala.
On the following day, a parade on the main thoroughfares of La Carlota was all-out joined by the members coming from different branches like San Enrique, Ayungon, Masville, Manggapsang, La Castellana, Moises Padilla and La Carlota first and second.
After the parade, Agriculture resource speaker Eva de la Cruz lectured on organic farming, and there's a lecture also in swine raising and fattening. (A bloodletting was simultaneously conducted, and Only 13 members donated blood to the Negros Occidental Red Cross.)
More "Mormon helping hands" activities are expected next year.
"Faith without work is dead."