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In pop culture, the Buddha is depicted as pot-bellied, gold-skinned and god-like. He was, in fact, none of these things, says writer/actor Evan Brenner.
Brenner knows the Buddha better than most: He wrote and stars in a one-man play about him.
"He was an extremely practical person who wanted to be sure he was seen as no more than man," says Brenner, who lives in New York City.
Buddha -- Triumph & Tragedy in the Life of the Great Sage premiered in March, in Boston, and is now touring North America. It comes to Pittsburgh Fri., Aug. 14, stopping for one night only at Shadyside's First Unitarian Church.
"Unlike Jesus, about whom almost nothing [personal] is known, the Buddha's life was recorded in its entirety in the Sutras," says Brenner. "He considered his own life to be instructive."
Brenner lifted passages directly from the Sutras to tell the Buddha's story, including a rarely discussed end-of-life tragedy. Set in a modern apartment, the play opens with Brenner reading from the scriptures. But he tells the Buddha's story in first person, beginning with his early years as Siddhartha Gautama.
Born into luxury in India, around 500 B.C., as a young man the Buddha became disillusioned with the material world, and sought spiritual reconciliation by engaging in ascetic practices. "I enumerate these sometimes funny, sometimes sickening practices in great detail," says Brenner. He also acts out some of Buddha's conversations with the Devil, switching between the two characters.
The Boston Herald, in its review, called Brenner "a subtle and masterful storyteller"; the Boston Globe called Buddha "enchanting."
Brenner, who studied religion in college and is himself a Buddhist, says he became curious about the religion because of its iconography, but more fully embraced Buddhism in his 40s, when he began to re-examine his life.
"We're in this kind of merry-go-round of birth, life, sickness and death that we only get one shot at," says Brenner. "It seems like kind of a bum plan to me. I was drawn to [the Buddha's] proclamation that there is an end to suffering."
Buddha -- Triumph & Tragedy in the Life of the Great Sage 8 p.m. Fri., Aug. 14. 605 Morewood Ave. $20. 800-838-3006 or www.thebuddhaplay.com.


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- SWTOR Outfit Designer Guide (dulfy.net).
- SWTOR Developer Patch 3.2 Livestream Notes (dulfy.net).
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Why I love this city, technology and what I do.
Last Thursday night I went to two different meetups – Code Crew and The Product Group.
Apart from meeting on the same night and obviously having Meetup.com in common, these two groups are thematically completely different, and although each has distinct goals, they both seem to exist in order to explore the human experience with respect to technology and the impact that this technology has on us as individuals as well as that specific group's collective interests.
Also both meetups took place in midtown NYC, which by default establishes a diverse composition of people for these get-togethers; mix these ingredients with beer and pizza, and you've got yourself a recipe for some awesome sauce that evening.
To say the least I totally enjoyed both reunions for all of these reasons and helped determine the name of this post.
It was Code Crew's maiden voyage so the air at the Empire Heartland Brewery seemed crispy and beer kept conversations lubricated and fluid, this general atmosphere made tails wag all the quicker.
I had great time chewing the fat with people who dig ruby, drupal, and some looking to check out python and several well versed tech-heads who were looking for a nerdy good time. In all honesty, quite fulfilling.
Overall it seems like this group will offer several options or paths to choose from, hopefully like some kind of bro-gramming madlibs, and with any luck, the like-mindedness I observed at this first meeting will translate into some fun projects.
In any case here is the Code Crew blog that is helping us get our ducks in order and I am terribly grateful for Jamal in putting this together.
My next date was The Product Group (TPG) and anyway you cut it, it is an ideal representation for any meetup: 200+ people, a huge conference room in a 42nd St. media company that rhymes with Sticker-load-neon, seating for 200+ people, pizza, stimulating topics of conversation in rapid-fire succession, and a consumate master of ceremonies, Jeremy Horn.
TPG's meetup style is primarily focused around a product panel represented by the respective stakeholders as they discuss their situation – whatever it may be. This week's panel was hosted by Advisoray.com who are in the business of helping startups by leveraging vetted professional networks who offer a variety of services and advice relevant to the startup space.
I was running a little late from Code Crew so I got there right before Advisoray started presenting. After their introduction that detailed their background, challenges and subsequent pivot they segued into opening the conversation to the group. The room then became abuzz with 20-30 odd product people actively analyzing, evaluating, questioning, and intoning critiques, followed by the occasional head nod or elbow to their neighbor from the audience, validating the suggestion.
Listening to the various POV's bouncing around the room was invigorating, like when your heart is pounding after a run, except this was caused by pure thoughts competing for psuedo-merit at the product-management track meet playing out in my head; good times. Upon reflection, this is one of those times where it was totally worth being a fly on the wall, soaking in the rampant creativity, pragmatism, experience, and willingness to share that I witnessed.
The contrast between the wide-eyed, sophomoric excitement I noticed at Code Crew and the razor-sharp, surgically wielded expertise from TPG, compounded by their respective proximity in space and time, inspires me to no end. Additionally this doesn't even include how I feel about the learning that occurs at these gatherings, which is a major driving force behind my participation.
I acknowledge that since I work in the digital space here in NYC it gives me purpose to attend and participate in these events. Also I feel like I have something to offer to both groups, so this motivates me all the more.
Anyhow I look forward to seeing where these experiences take me, and I cross my fingers, hoping for when these paths may meet.
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It's a little odd, then, that the company likes to take Panasonic point-and-shoots, slap a Leica dot on them, and throw them back on the shelf at drastically higher prices.
The Leica C (MSRP $699) is the latest camera to be co-opted by the storied German firm. Unlike the recent D-Lux 6 (a rebadged Panasonic Lumix LX7), the C isn't based on a particularly good camera. Under its admittedly handsome skin, the C is simply a retread of the $499 Lumix LF1—a pocketable long-zoom camera we were less than impressed with earlier this summer.
A more fashionable take on Panasonic's compact formula
The Leica C's exterior styling is really its biggest difference from the Panasonic Lumix LF1. We criticized the LF1 for being "another boring black box," and the C is definitely anything but. You can buy the Leica in your choice of a pair of two-tone finishes: light gold and silver (no word on whether Jony Ive was involved), or burgundy and black. And of course you also get the iconic red dot.
Leica claims the C was designed by Audi, but we're not seeing much of the automotive giant's input in the camera's appearance. It still looks like an LF1—it's just got a nice coat of paint, new buttons, and a new font. The rear thumb rest has also been tweaked: the LF1's raised, rubberized lip replaced with a trio of indented lines. Both are equally unhelpful, so it's a zero-sum game. The menus look different, too, in keeping with Leica's way of doing things.
As you'd expect, the Leica C is every bit as well-built as the Lumix LF1, with the metallic exterior giving it a sense of solidity unusual in this sort of compact camera. The buttons and dials have a pleasant tactility, and the click-stop control ring around the lens still feels great.
On the whole, this is a very usable camera, thanks in large part to the lens ring and function button (though neither of the controls is as customizable as it ought to be). The tiny, low-res (200k-dot) electronic viewfinder is just as underwhelming as it was on the LF1, but it's still a nice thing to have when you're shooting in bright sunlight. Leica has also provided a marginally deeper eye shade for the EVF, which should help isolate that little monitor from errant rays.
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As far as the spec list goes, the Leica C is a carbon copy of the Lumix LF1. On the inside, that means you get the same 1/1.7-inch, 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, the same 28-200mm equivalent lens, and the same f/2-5.9 aperture range.
Those specs are pretty impressive for such a small camera, but don't get too excited: Our lab testing and experience in the field showed that the LF1's optical performance was somewhat compromised by excessive aberrations at full wide angle, and the camera wasn't nearly as impressive as the cheaper LX7 across the board. We don't expect anything different from the Leica C.
That said, Leica has been known to tweak its cameras' JPEG processing for more natural, less artificially enhanced results. For the right user, those changes might make an appreciable difference, and could make the C a better buy than the LF1. RAW files from the two cameras ought to be identical, but even here Leica has a trick in its bag.
One of the key advantages to picking the Leica C over the Lumix LF1 is that your purchase includes a copy of Adobe Lightroom 5. For people who like to shoot RAW, that's a real bonus; Lightroom is easily the most popular RAW developing software around, and it ain't cheap at an MSRP of $149. If you're not shooting RAW, you really should be, and a free copy of Lightroom is a great kick in the pants to get you started.
The Leica C also inherits all the extra hardware and software goodies that Panasonic packed into the LF1, like built-in WiFi and NFC connectivity, 1080/30p video capability, simplified quick and main menus, and in-camera creative controls. The C gives advanced photographers some room to use their know-how, but it's also a camera you can hand to a know-nothing and expect they'll get decent results.
A surprisingly affordable way to get that red dot
Like the LF1, the Leica C occupies an unusual position in the advanced compact market. It's a pocket cam, like the Canon PowerShot S120 and Fujifilm XQ1, but it has a longer (7.1x) zoom like the much larger Nikon Coolpix P7800. That combination of small size and long reach is very attractive to a lot of buyers, as is the excellent build quality and intuitive user interface.
The problem is, the images we got from the LF1 simply weren't as good as comparable shots from the LX7 and other high-end point-and-shoots with more conservative zooms. In cramming that kind of magnifying power into such a small space, Panasonic and Leica compromised image quality—and that's something we have a hard time getting past.
But while the Lumix LF1 isn't one of our favorite advanced compacts, we think Leica's take on the camera is actually quite charming. There's no denying that the styling is far more elegant, and the pricing is surprisingly restrained. Sure, a $200 jump is substantial when you're talking about a $500 camera, but you also get a $150 piece of essential software. Leica often charges more than double for its red dot, which makes the C a relative bargain.
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I didnât like the gels every morning. Didnât want to go to Testapel just yet since it requires the small surgery every 3-4 months. Anyone here using Xyosted? It looks like an epi pen almost. Just got my first prescription of it this week. I guess I can report back.
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What didn't you like about the gels? Wile daily application is a nuisance, they seemed to work better for me. I've never heard of Xyosted, so no help i'm afraid. Pellets sound ugly & inconvenient to me, AND I can't recall anyone who was really happy with them, I suppose some like them. Consider learning to inject testosterone, it's easier than it sounds.
DaveJan, 1975: Right I/O, followed by RPLND
Dec, 2009: Left I/O, followed by 3xBEP
Thanks Dave. Take a look into the Xyosted shots. They work just like an epi pen. Pinch skin on your stomach and put the device up to it. Spring loaded and hold for 10 seconds. You donâÂÂt feel a thing.
IâÂÂm gonna try these for a bit and see if I get better results than the gels. I did the gel for 2 weeks and my t levels were at 160. Way too low for an active guy 36 years old although I didnâÂÂt notice a drop in performance during surfing. In addition, even though I made my girlfriend read your post about how 2 people were rubbing stomachs together she still didnâÂÂt like that it could affect her health. I also like to surf at first light in the morning and it causes issues. Finally I donât like being dependent on daily medication. This is once a week and itâs possible to get a different dose that would be almost every 2 weeks. 2 shots a month sounds pretty good to me especially if it works with this needle delievery system.
This was just approved for use in the US a few months ago. Could be a game changer. I plan on definitely reporting back.
Well, no idea how that works,I have to inject about 1 1/2 " into my thigh muscle & it lasts 3 weeks, most of the time you don't feel anything, needles these days are that sharp.I'd have to do some research to find out how Xyosted manages to last even a week with an epi pen type injection.Supposedly the IM ijection is retained my the muscle & releases slowly.
Keep in mind,Xyosted is a brand new drug, so certainly under patent & very expensive ( my best guess $300-500 /month), make sure your insurance will cover it. I ended up on injections because my insurance would only cover "Testim" gel & I could not stand the odor from it & neither could my wife. I even had a cop question me about the smell after being in a not-my-fault accident. Because of that, I ended up applying to the top of my foot & shins, seemed to work every bit s well, & got the odor further away from everyone's nose' probably less chance of transfer as well, unless you are wearing shorts & have kids hugging your legs.....
Jan, 1975: Right I/O, followed by RPLND
Dec, 2009: Left I/O, followed by 3xBEP
Well we will see if 2 weeks is possible. They gave me a maybe. Right now itâs every week. Here is a YouTube video I found of the process.
Insurance could be paying an expensive price for it. It can only be filled by 1 pharmacy in the LA area and it gets delievered to my house where I have to sign for it. But so far so good.
Very interesting about the smell. Iâll have to ask if that was a factor also and I just wasnât told. You know how it is during the initial stages. Everyone is overly nice when all you really want is to feel normal and be told the truth.I got the video of myself actually injection the auto injector type of testosterone. *Iâm not a medical professional*
Doesn't matter what type of testosterone, it's a controlled substance & you should be asked for both ID & a signature.
I've just been informed I will have to see my doc every 3 months forever going forward (once or twice a year was fine until now, d@mn idiot athletes). I've been on 4 different gels & testim was the only one with a strong odor. Probably bothered me more than anyone else. I'm fine with self injections, not interested in changing something that works & it really is a piece of cake to do.Jan, 1975: Right I/O, followed by RPLND
Dec, 2009: Left I/O, followed by 3xBEP
If my insurance starts making a big deal of it Iâll definitly just switch to the self injections also. Not really interested in the gels and testapel.
I hate needles which is why this was a good option for me. To this day after all Iâve been through I still donât look during any needle activity. Blood draw, shots, even chemo port. I just donât look.
My son Grant started on this, and it has helped him so much! He likes the ease of injections. thanks for the video too!Son Grant
dx 12/21/16 at age 17
BEP x3
Post Chemo CT Scan on 3/28/17 still showed a few nodes over 2 cm
2nd Post Chemo CT Scan on 4/27/17 showed all nodes still over 2cm
Post Chemo RPLND 5/8/17: Periaortic Teratoma, Intraaorticaval Teratoma, and Paracaval Teratoma found.
The more I learn, the less I see any benefit from this for me. With insurance, I spend less than $12 every 3 weeks, including the injection supplies, pretty sure it's not much more without insurance, but not 100% sure. It's easy to do once you get over the initial difficulties of sticking a needle in your leg. I'm guessing the epi pen thing is quite a bit more, & not really that much more convenient. I don't know, use what works for you ( & is affordable to you) & call it good.We are all different & need to figure out what works best on our own, I'm afraid...Last edited by Davepet; 06-13-19, 02:02 AM.Jan, 1975: Right I/O, followed by RPLND
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Most of that mystery has been revealed in the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly, where we learned that her AHS persona is named The Countess and yes, she is an immortal drinker of blood. According to producer Ryan Murphy, there will be "no capes, no fangs" as her blood lust is meant to tie into the show's central theme of addiction.
First off, I'm not completely surprised since based on Gaga's EW cover alone, she has the look of a chic vampiress that Catherine Deneuve possessed in abundance when she starred in The Hunger, a 1983 adaptation of Whitley Strieber's novel.
In that story, Deneuve played Miriam Blaylock, a natural born vampire whose formerly human lovers never lasted long. She and her on his way out mate John(David Bowie) used ankh amulets with blade bottoms to drain their victims, much like Gaga's Countess has her razor tipped gloves for the same purpose.
Not sure if AHS:Hotel will have the same vampire rules as The Hunger but there's clearly an inspiration connection there, no doubt about it:
A notable movie in the "vampire addict" subgenre was actually called The Addiction, a very arthouse look at those creatures of the night, courtesy of director Abel Ferrara. Lili Taylor starred as Kathleen, a college student bitten at a party and struggles to figure out the meaning of her new existence.
She does find a mentor of sorts in Peina(Christopher Walken) but even that bit of guidance is not enough to quench Kathleen's endless thirst or deal with the guilt of giving into her dark desires:
That addiction theme has been recently revived in vampire films with 2013's Only Lovers Left Alive as Tom Hiddleston and Tilda Swinton are Adam and Eve, a separated immortal couple so afraid of blood poisoning that they avoid feeding directly from humans.
They buy "the good stuff" from dealers but when even those sources are tapped out and their stash is depleted by a greedy relation, the need for a fix brings them together for better or worse.
OLLA wasn't a mainstream hit but it did do well with critics and on the film festival circuit. Like The Addiction, a well known indie director,Jim Jarmusch, was the driving force for this film and the type of artist that Gaga would see as an influence, so I'm sure that she might take a few cues from here for her AHS performance:
However, a good number of folks will be checking in to check out Gaga and having her play a vampire is another sure fire way to draw in horror fans.
While Jessica Lange will be sorely missed, as her roles in the series were truly riveting high points for each one, Lady Gaga taking her turn on this scary stage should be a gruesomely good time had by all.
Speaking for myself as a vampire fan who also adores Gaga's style and substance, I am looking forward to AHS:Hotel as the perfect Halloween treat and I know I'm not alone in that. Until then, my fellow monsters!:


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The Prada phone by LG is among those handhelds that rely solely on touch-based as opposed to stylus-based interface interaction. The famous Apple iPhone surely started the craze over such devices, but the LG KE850, elsewhere known as the Prada phone, is nothing like iPhone. A highly stylish and versatile multimedia device, the Prada branded mobile is a true joy to the eye and represents the true meaning of a fusion between a full-featured mobile phone and a fashion icon. Impressive from the word go, the Prada phone will leave nothing but fascination in everybody around you. Our job is to delve deeper and see if it really has got what it takes to overrun the fashion mobile market by storm.
Prada phone by LG
Key Features:
- Exclusive design and slim form factor
- Full touch-based Flash user interface
- 3″ TFT display with a WQVGA resolution (400 x 240 pixels)
- 2 megapixel camera with auto focus
- Shoots video in WQVGA resolution
- Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP stereo support
- microSD memory card slot
- Office documents viewer
- FM radio
- Standard 3.5 mm audio adapter
Main Disadvantages:
- No 3G or HSDPA support
- Unimpressive battery life
- Really basic web browser
- Fingerprint magnet
Practical, yet exclusively sophisticated with eyes on stylishness – those are some of the words that might describe the Prada phone. Its full market name in fact is "Prada phone by LG" which in fact means that the Prada comes before LG in this duo. Initially the handset was named "LG Prada phone" but obviously tables have turned in the opposite direction. As far as the LG portfolio is concerned the devices carries the unobtrusive model designation LG KE850. So don't be bewildered as we use all these names throughout our review – we have only one device in mind.
The LG Prada phone is truly unique and thus has no direct competitors. With its touch-based user interface it outranks all current fashion mobiles.
When it comes to product packaging LG already have a tradition of offering their products in high-quality retail packages that are visually attractive as the handsets themselves. The LG Prada phone makes no difference to that rule. The Prada phone retail box is a black cube and the contents are positioned on different levels inside the box.
Prada phone black box opening the cover
The accessories that come with the handset are equally attractive. Besides the headset which has a standard 3.5 mm audio jack adapter, allowing you to listen to music on your favorite headphones, the retail package also includes a 256MB microSD memory card, a data cable and a stylish hard leather case.
Retail headset LG Prada phone leather case
Out-of-the-box experience
Now, the Prada phone is nothing less than a spectacular piece of technology. It measures 98.8 x 54 x 12 mm and weighs the meager 85 g. The whole handset is made out of a matt black plastic with silver framing which is made out of metal.
|The Prada phone by LG is among those handhelds that rely solely on touch-based as opposed to stylus-based interface interaction. The famous Apple iPhone surely started the craze over such devices, but the LG KE850, elsewhere known as the Prada phone, is nothing like iPhone.
The large touch screen display is the centerpiece in this work of technological art. It measures a good 3 inches in diagonal and supports up to 262K colors in a WQVGA (400 x 240 pixels) resolution. The original PRADA theme doesn't seem to take full advantage of the rich colors. But rest assured, there are full color interface themes, too. Above the display there is the PRADA insignia and the loudspeaker grill and below it are three control keys – the two receiver keys plus a Back key in the middle. This middle key is so small that it's hardly noticeable but proves rather comfortable in everyday use.
Display is not black and white PRADA insignia the three control keys
The right side of the Prada phone incorporates two control keys. The first one is a multimedia key that after a short key press activates the MP3 player and after a longer press starts the camera. When the camera is on it serves as a shutter key. The second key is the key lock. It locks the touch sensitivity of the display to prevent accidental key presses. Of course, automatic key lock is also available. In the upper right corner you may also notice a hole for attaching a neck or wrist strap.
Right side view: MP3/camera key and keylock key
The connectivity port of the Prada phone is located on the left side. It has a plastic cap which blends with the metallic silver framing. You can use the port for plugging the charger, the data cable or headset (headset adapter).
Left side view connectivity port plugging in a peripheral
Besides the connectivity port, the left side of body includes also a dual volume key and a sound profiles shortcut key. The sound profiles key allows you to quickly change between different ringing modes – silent, ringing with or without vibration, etc. LG handsets don't have a full profile support as you've used to see on Sony Ericsson and Nokia handsets with detailed settings and all.
Additional left keys: volume and sound profiles key
The top side of the Prada phone is pretty bare and doesn't feature any control elements. The same holds true for the bottom side too with the exception of a key for releasing the battery cover. Right next to the cover release button there is a little microphone aperture.
Prada phone top and bottom sides
The back panel of the Prada phone is the only place on the body where you will notice the LG branding. The camera lens is located in the top left corner along with a self-portrait mirror and the LED flash. They are placed on a stylish brushed metal plate.
LG Prada phone back panel LG branding 2 megapixel camera
The battery cover is easily removed after you release it with the abovementioned release key. The LGIP-A750 Li-Ion battery with a capacity of 800 mAh is hidden below it. According to the manufacturer, the battery should sustain the handset for up to 300 hours in standby mode and up to 3 hours in constant talking. Now we weren't able to measure the battery life correctly since we used the handset heavily during our tests but under a moderate everyday usage you would probably need to charge the Prada phone every two days or so. The SIM card bed is located above the battery while the memory card slot is buried even deeper – being under the SIM card slot itself. You would have to take out the battery in order to take out the memory card which is a bit of a nuisance.
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An extended and higher-resolution record of climate and land use from stalagmite MC01 from Macal Chasm, Belize, revealing connections between major dry events, overall climate variability, and Maya sociopolitical changesAuthors:Akers et alAbstract:The stalagmite MC01 was recovered from Macal Chasm cave on the Vaca Plateau of Belize in 1995, and an initial paleoclimate interpretation was published in 2007. Additional uranium-thorium ages have extended the paleoenvironmental record back from 3250 to 5250 cal yr BP, and the stable isotope (δ18O and δ13C) record is dramatically improved by 660 new values. A series of major dry events (MDEs) evident in stable isotopes, ultraviolet-stimulated luminescence, and petrography began ~ 3100 cal yr BP, and the initiation of these events coincides with an increase in El Niño dominance and southern shift in the Intertropical Convergence Zone. Three MDEs, centered at 1750 cal yr BP (200 CE), 1100 cal yr BP (850 CE), and 850 cal yr BP (1100 CE) and found in other regional climate records, coincide with Maya sociopolitical changes. Residuals from regression of δ13C versus δ18O are interpreted as a proxy for maize cultivation and land clearing, with residual values gradually increasing at the start of Preclassic Period settlement (3950 cal yr BP/2000 BCE), peaking after 2250 cal yr BP (300 BCE) during major Maya development in the Late Preclassic and Classic Periods, and dropping to pre-Preclassic values after regional land abandonment (~ 850 cal yr BP/1100 CE). Regional Maya population growth and cultural expansion may have been aided by abnormally low precipitation variability, as stable isotope variability suggests the Late Preclassic through the Late Classic was the most stable precipitation regime of the past 4000 years. This additional research on MC01 complements other regional paleoenvironmental records that suggest that MDEs coincided with disruptions in Maya society from the Preclassic through the Postclassic Periods. Although it is clear that not all significant sociopolitical changes can be attributed to the MDEs, these events likely played an antagonistic role in social stability.
Thursday, July 21, 2016
Climate had a big Impact on the Maya
Posted by Will Baird at Thursday, July 21, 2016
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Chocolate Cream Swiss Roll
Have you ever heard of a recipe and instantly thought... I.MUST. MAKE. THAT! Well this totally happened to me last week. In class we learned to make roulades. These are basically small thin sponge cakes that you layer with a tasty filling, roll up, and frost. They are so much fun but as we made a vanilla, raspberry one in class I couldn't even concentrate because all I was thinking was... I can make Little Debbie Swiss Rolls now!
That's right, the lunch box treat from grade school that everyone loved. I can make them and better yet - I can make a GIANT one. How much fun would it be to go to a party and have dessert be a giant Swiss Roll?! I knew I would have to give this a try.
The cake is a little fussy and takes some extra steps which is never my favorite way to lead into a recipe. The technique, however, is critical. These little cakes can crack easy turning your beautiful Swiss Roll into a heap of crumbs and icing is not desirable... for the record it would be a delicious heap of crumbs and icing... but still... not something Little Debbie would be proud of. After doing some online research it seemed the best way to keep the cake from cracking was to wrap it in a tea towel quickly after it was removed from the oven to give it "memory". I gave it a shot and it turned out delicious!
The icing took a couple of tries. I wanted something sweet and fluffy but not overly buttery. I settled for a variation of Nick's mom's whoopie pie filling and it was perfect. Finally a little bit of chocolate ganache glaze and the cake was ready to be sent off to work with Nick for a morning meeting treat. You will notice the pictures with the ganache being poured and while I want to take all the credit for being the multi-talented individual that I am... I have to give the credit to Nick. I poured the chocolate while he took the pictures. This required him getting out of bed super early to help and he was kind enough to keep the grumbling to a minimum... though I do believe the spoon of whoopie pie filling helped ;) Either way it was pretty nice of him to help out!
Chocolate Sponge Cake (or Chocolate Jelly-Roll Cake) Recipe
yields 1 1/2 sheet pan sponge cake
1/4 cup dutch processed cocoa powder
1/3 cup cake flour
1/4 t. salt
1 t. baking powder
1/2 t. instant coffee
4 eggs, yolks and whites in separate bowls
1/2 cup sugar
1) Line a half-sheet pan first with cooking spray or vegetable shortening then with parchment paper across the bottom of the pan. The cake sticks very easy so it is important to make sure the sheet is lined properly or you will end up with a torn cake.
2) Pre-heat the oven to 425 degree.
1) Line a half-sheet pan first with cooking spray or vegetable shortening then with parchment paper across the bottom of the pan. The cake sticks very easy so it is important to make sure the sheet is lined properly or you will end up with a torn cake.
2) Pre-heat the oven to 425 degree.
4) In a mixer with the whisk attachment whip the egg whites until they are at soft peaks. This is also sometimes referred to as wet peaks. You will know they are ready when you remove the whisk and the egg whites form a Dairy Queen ice cream cone like curl. If they fall quickly and don't create the curl keep going... if they stand straight up in the air... I'm sorry... start over :(
5) In a small mixing bowl mix the egg yolks and sugar together until they become pale yellow. Add the dry ingredients to the egg yolk mixture. The batter will be stiff - don't worry it should be.
6) Mix in half the egg white mixture until completely incorporated and the batter becomes easier to work with. Finally fold in the last half of the egg whites. Don't over-stir the second half.
7) Pour onto the greased and parchment paper lined pan. Use a spatula to spread the batter evenly so you do not end up with a big cake on one side and a cracker like cake on the other. Because the egg whites were whipped it is important *not* to bang the pan in order to get the batter to settle. Simply use a spatula to spread. Bake for 6-8 minutes or until the cake is sponge-y to the touch.
9) After the cake has cooled spread the Little Debbie Creme Filling (recipe below) evenly across the entire cake. Roll the cake up (remove the towel!!) like the pictures above.
10) Place the cake on a wire cooling rack set on top of the half sheet pan. Pour the chocolate ganache glaze over the top of the cake and allow to cool. If you are a big chocolate lover thten after the first layer of glaze has cooled go ahead and pour another on top for a thicker layer of icing.
Slice the cake to serve and pretend you are back in the 5th grade with the best lunch box treat there ever was! :)
Little Debbie Creme Filling Recipe
yields 1 batch
1 stick butter, softened
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
1 small (8oz) jar marshmallow creme
1 t. vanilla
1/4 t. salt
1 cup powdered sugar
1) Whip together the butter, shortening, creme, vanilla, and salt. Slowly add the sugar. If you are in a humid climate you may need to add up to an extra 1/4 cup powdered sugar to get the right texture.
Chocolate Ganache Glaze RecipeIngredients
yields 1 batch
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 oz (about 2/3 cup) dark or milk chocolate roughly chopped (or chocolate chips)
1) Heat the cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Quickly remove from heat and pour in the chocolate. Stir with a whisk until all chocolate has melted.
I've had a couple of questions about the pan. I think the best pan to use is a Jelly Roll pan or a half sheet pan. It is basically a cookie sheet with shallow sides. I personally use the one below as my go-to pan for baking. Nick's mom bought it for me as a gift when I was in pastry school and I love it :)


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Coin Cleaning And Caring For Coins
Cleaning Your Coins
People often ask us what the best way is to clean their coins. The answer is simple.
Collectors value beauty in their coins, but they also value originality — a coin that has aged naturally. Inexpertly cleaned coins can be quickly distinguished by their unnatural color; moreover, the process of cleaning coins leaves traces such as visible hairline scratches and can even cause wear. A bright, shiny coin with a lot of wear just looks "wrong", and collectors will be less interested in such a coin.
Cleaned coins are considered "problem" coins, and as such they bring lower prices than similar coins that have not been cleaned. For example, we sold a key date 1916-D dime in October 2012 for $1645; a similar piece sold a month earlier brought $3525. Both coins graded Very Fine 20. The difference — the coin sold in October had been cleaned; September's coin was original.
Caring for Coins
Coins are designed to last. The mere existence today of coins over 2,000 years old proves it. But although coinage has been the backbone of commerce through most of recorded history, coins will become worn over time if they are handled and spent. As collectors, most of us are interested in acquiring high quality coins for our collection, and at a minimum, we need to ensure that we don't do anything to hurt our prized possessions.
As collectors, we need to learn both how and where to store coins. We hope the following information will help you keep your collection intact over the years.
Storage methods:
Folders | Coin Boards | Albums | 2x2s | Flips | Hard Plastic | Coin Tubes | Slabs
Many of us who began collecting as kids started out by filling Whitman folders with Lincoln Cents or Jefferson Nickels. Today, many people who are discovering coin collecting with the Statehood Quarter series use similar folders, now available from a number of manufacturers.
Folders are cheap, and are excellent for storing low value or circulated coins. However, they only allow you to look at one side of a coin, and over time they can cause toning on the unexposed side of the coin. Because one side of the coin is exposed to air and there's nothing in particular to hold the coin in, there is also the possibility that coins can fall out when the folder is opened. Some Whitman folders, most notably for Cents, have a "Lock-in" feature which prevents coins from falling out, but the amount of effort required to put the coins into the holes has led to the nickname "Thumbbuster".
Coin Boards
Similar to folders, but flat. These were popular in the 1940s and 1950s, and there are quite a variety of Statehood Quarter coin boards available today.
Fancier and more expensive than folders, these are a good way to keep higher quality coins. Coin albums open like books and have pages consisting of holes for each coin. Each hole is covered on both sides by a clear mylar slider which, when open, allows the collector to insert the coin into the hole and, when closed, allows one to see both sides of the coins.
It's a little bit less likely that you'll be able to find these in a bookstore, but most decent-sized coin shops will carry a selection of albums from manufacturers like Dansco and Whitman, and in some cases you may be able to find used albums to house your collection.
If you keep very high grade coins in an album, be sure that the coins are inserted in such a way that they do not make contact with the mylar slide when it is removed. These contact marks are called "Slide Marks" and can lessen the grade of an uncirculated coin. Also, although both sides of your coins will be covered, it is possible to lose coins within a coin album if the paper covering the page is loose, and especially if the coins in your album are small. There are probably a few Half Dime albums out there that are not as empty as their owners think!
Pronounced "Two by Twos", these are small cardboard holders that fold over a coin with a cellophane window that allows you to see both sides of the coin. The most common ones measure two inches square when folded, hence the name. You can purchase these in various sizes depending on the coin you wish to store; coin windows come in sizes ranging from dime to silver dollar, and the actual holders can range from 1.5 inches square (which is not big enough to hold a silver dollar) to 2.5 inches square (which is necessary to hold a larger coin such as a Silver American Eagle).
2x2s are inexpensive, and you can find them at coin shops, where you will probably be able to buy as many or as few as you need. Better hobby shops will often carry them, as well. If you wish to use these you will need to have a stapler in order to put both sides of the holder around the coin, and many people recommend that you also use a pair of pliers to crimp the staples after you put the holder together in order to minimize the effects of air flows on the coin.
Because 2x2s generally hold only one coin, you will also need to find housing for them if you don't want them to lie loose in a pile somewhere. The boxes they come in work quite well, and many coin shops sell empty boxes designed to house them. You can also keep them in plastic pages designed to hold them, such as in a stock book or a binder.
Finally, 2x2s, unlike other kinds of coin supplies, can be used one time only. Removing a coin from the 2x2 results in the holder bent beyond future use, sometimes torn cellophane, and usually bent staples sticking out in a somewhat dangerous position. When removing a coin from a 2x2, be very careful that the coin does not contact any protruding staples, as thick scratches which lessen the coin's value can easily result.
These are small see-through plastic holders, also usually sized two inches square when folded. Many flips have two separate spaces to hold coins, one on both sides when folded. This allows the collector or dealer to insert a small card or piece of paper describing the coin.
Unlike 2x2s, flips are reusable and allow a collector to remove and replace a coin as many times as he wishes. Although a little more expensive that 2x2s, they can be found in most of the same places and are housed in the same way, and there is no need for different sized flips for different-sized coins, as long as the coin fits. Even a Silver American Eagle will fit, somewhat snugly to be sure, within a two inch flip.
The danger with flips is that not all of them are designed to hold a coin forever. Many flips contain a chemical known as Polyvinyl Chloride, or PVC, which will damage coins with prolonged exposure. In general, if you have a soft, flexible flip, it probably contains PVC, and while a harder, more brittle flip may not contain PVC, it is more likely to break with use. In general, flips are best used for temporary storage until you have a chance to find the coin a more permanent home.
Hard Plastic
Hard plastic containers for coins can range from 2x2s that snap together to ornate display pieces designed to show off an entire series of coins. In general, this kind of container does an excellent job of preserving the coin, but they are usually quite expensive and often somewhat unwieldy to store. Recently, Coin World has begun offering hard plastic holders roughly the same size as common slabs. These holders have received excellent reviews, and are a good alternative for storing high quality uncertified coins.
Coin Tubes
Plastic tubes sized specifically to hold a particular type of coin. These are not recommended for holding individual coins, but are terrific for holding coins in roll quantities.
All of the above storage methods apply to coins that are "raw" or uncertified, and the vast majority of coins that most collectors will run across fit that description. Most of the coins that Heritage sells and many other high quality coins have been graded and authenticated by PCGS, NGC, ANACS, or ICG, and as such have been encapsulated in "Slabs", hard plastic holders which show the coin, the grade of the coin, and the certification number.
Slabs are designed for long term storage of coins and for reasons that should be fairly obvious are also designed not to be opened without destroying them. Because they are larger than other coin holders and fairly common, it can be a problem to house them, so most of the companies that encapsulate coins also provide plastic boxes to hold them. PCGS, NGC, and ICG slabs are all roughly the same size and will fit fairly well into a box produced by one of the other companies. ANACS slabs are smaller and will be loose if placed into a box provided for a larger slab, so they require their own box. Because ANACS slabs are only two inches wide, they can often be housed along with 2x2s and flips if you don't mind the fact that they're taller.
Slabbing is, in and of itself, not a means of storing coins. It is a grading and certification process which should not be considered for inexpensive coins; after all, a ten cent coin in a twenty dollar slab is still a ten cent coin.
Along with storing individual coins, there is the question of where to store your collection. There is an age-old question about security vs. access in that coins, as valuables, need to be secure and protected against theft, but as a collector you will also want to look at them on occasion. The Collector's Handbook, available here at HeritageCoins.com, has a full chapter on the topic, what some of the alternatives are, and how collectors have balanced being able to take a look at their coins and keeping them safe.
Regardless of whether you choose to keep your coins at home or in a safety deposit box or some other secure location, you need to take into account that the atmosphere itself may have some effect on the coins. Try to keep your coins in a dry location, and if you live in a humid area, keep some desiccant near your coins in order to keep them dry. Humidity has been known to do savage things to coins!
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This week on The Dime Roll, we want to get real about a matter that has been making national headlines the past few days: identity theft. We all know that it's a looming possibility for any of us, but the risk just got a whole lot more real for 143 million people whose personal information was compromised in a data breach of Equifax, one of the three major credit bureaus. What kind of information was accessed? Think important details like social security numbers, birth dates, address history, credit card numbers...pretty much anything you wouldn't want in the hands of hackers (lovely). Whether or not you were one of the individuals compromised, we urge you to use this as an opportunity to do a little security check/cleanup with yourself. What might that entail? How about resetting your passwords. Reviewing your credit report from each of the three credit bureaus (P.S. you're entitled to a free report from Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion once annually), and disputing any credit inquiries, account openings, etc. that you did not approve or initiate. Considering a credit monitoring and identity theft protection service (Identity Guard and LifeLock are some of the first that come to mind). Oh, and taking a look at this great article from Forbes, which outlines five steps we all should take to ensure that our personal data is secure. Hackers are here to stay, unfortunately, but thankfully there are measures that can be put in place to lessen your chance of becoming their next victim.
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"Penick (Lawn Gone!) proves that conserving water does not mean giving up gardening with her engaging, instructing, and nudging treatise. She approaches the politics of water conservation firmly and frankly, especially in her powerful introduction, asserting that 'there's no one "right way" to plant a garden that saves water.'…Penick is practical and reassuring throughout, convincing readers that vibrant water-saving gardens are viable."
– Publishers Weekly
"In an era of drought and unpredictable weather patterns, THE WATER-SAVING GARDEN could not come at a better time. With striking photographs and a designer's eye, Penick shows us just how gorgeous a water-wise garden can be. This is the must-have garden book of the year!"
– Amy Stewart, author of The Drunken Botanist and Wicked Plants
"For those interested in both beautiful gardens and being good stewards of our precious water resources, The Water-Saving Garden is a timely must-read."
– Jim Peterson, Publisher, Garden Design Magazine
"Packed with design inspiration as well as practical advice, this timely book is a much-needed resource on creating and maintaining beautiful gardens with less water."
– Susan Morrison, Landscape designer and co-author of Garden Up! Smart Vertical Gardening for Small Spaces
"From eye-popping design—regardless of budget—to nitty-gritty DIY details, The Water-Saving Garden takes us down the creative path to gorgeous gardens that spare the water and pump up our style. Purpose, practicality, and passion: it's all right here."
– Linda Lehmusvirta, Producer of Central Texas Gardener on Austin PBS
"The Water-Saving Garden blends a passionate homage to water's importance for all life with practical, detailed advice about using less of it in the garden. Illustrations show enticingly diverse gardens and water-wise alternatives to lawns."
– Evelyn Hadden, author of Hellstrip Gardening and Beautiful No-Mow Yards
"In The Water-Saving Garden, Pam Penick repositions water-conscious gardens as a central concern for all gardeners. Rich with inspiring examples and sage advice, this book boldly declares that water-wise gardens no longer need to be about sacrifice or compromise, but pleasure and abundance. An excellent resource for gardens in any climate."
– Thomas Rainer, landscape architect and co-author of Planting in a Post-Wild World
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– Steve Martino, landscape architect
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—Amy Stewart, author of The Drunken Botanist and Wicked Plants
part one: DRINK UP the beauty & ingenuity of a water-saving garden 5
+ dry-garden journey to a courtyard oasis 9
+ zen inspiration for a concrete jungle 12
+ embracing the desert for outdoor living 14
+ holding on to every drop of rain 17
+ painting a dry slope with color 20
+ bold foliage takes center stage 22
+ evoking water in a dry garden 25
part two: make your garden a WATER SAVER, not a WATER GUZZLER 29
1 hold that liquid gold 31
2 think saltines: choose permeable paving 59
3 irrigation without irritation 69
4 the nitty-gritty on soil and mulch 85
5 throw some shade and shoot the breeze 101
part three: PLANTING the water-saving garden 113
6 lose the lawn 115
7 grow native—but enjoy well-adapted plants too 133
8 ripple-zone planting and rethinking lush 141
9 timing Is everything: when to plant 147
10 hot pots: saving water in container and balcony gardens 153
part four: oasis or mirage? creating the ILLUSION of water in the garden 163
11 the water feature as a symbol of abundance 165
12 water-evoking plants 171
13 squeezing water from stone 183
part five: 101 PLANTS for water-saving gardens 195
acknowledgments 223
recommended resources 224
photography and design credits 226
index 229


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Personal bio
Deland Chan is a Lecturer in Urban Studies and the Program Manager for Service Learning for the Program on Urban Studies. She teaches Sustainable Cities, a project-based service learning class where students collaborate with Bay Area government agencies and NGOs on sustainability projects, and the International Urbanization Seminar, which focuses on the sustainable development of global cities. Prior to returning to Stanford, Deland worked as an urban planner leading transportation planning and land use projects at a community development corporation in San Francisco. In 2009, she co-founded the Chinatown Urban Institute, a youth program that nurtures a pipeline of advocacy planners using San Francisco as a living classroom. Deland holds a B.A. in Urban Studies and a M.A. in Sociology from Stanford University, and a Master in City Planning from UC Berkeley.
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"The last chapter of ancient Rome, and the first chapter of Spanish," someone said about Saint Isidore of Seville, that encyclopedic Doctor of the Church, who flourished in the early seventh century. His feast day was yesterday, in my old Catholic missal; and I'm delighted to see, still in my new one.
Today, another Spaniard, of a different age and sort entirely, yet "equally" a saint: the Dominican, Vincent Ferrer, who harried sinners across Italy and France, a long way from his native Valencia. This some seven centuries later, and getting onto the other side of the Muslim occupation of the Iberian Peninsula.
I put the word "equally" between the rabbit ears, because sometimes it needs the decoration. To our post-modern, statistical, "democratic" mindset, the word has come to mean something like "interchangeably." But to the attentive Catholic, there is nothing interchangeable about any two human beings, least of all saints. They are like other people, but more so: more particular, and varied.
Many uses may be found for one's missal, of which the chief is to praise God. And the second is perhaps like unto that: to advance the cause of holiness in one's own person and environment.
The educational function might also be mentioned. To my mind it is of considerable importance at this hour. Under present conditions, we live in time as if in a small crowded urban neighborhood, under a present-tense media glare that deletes the stars above, and hides even the sun behind tall buildings. I see around me, in temporal terms, mostly a ghetto Catholicism, pressed in by walls on every side.
By this I insinuate that we need to get out more, in Time. As a convert, I see this perhaps more clearly than many to the cradle born. The Church that called me was not – O Lord it was not – the Contemporary Church, though I fully acknowledge her validity in present time. It was instead the Church through all ages.
Indeed, what kept me out for so long – as I believe it has kept many out in the cold – was "the spirit of Vatican II." Now, the scare quotes have been put on that, because I do not intend to deny the Council. Rather, in the wake of that Council, I refer to the abandonment of so much that gave the Church her substance, her resplendent beauty, her freedom from pose and fashion.
To me, it seemed that she was suddenly trying to embrace the present moment; to deny her age and her past; to be tarting herself up like a cougar, trying to look young again, for acts of "outreach" increasingly desperate. I think that's how it looked to the world, too. And when I attended Mass in a Catholic church, the horror of the liturgical desecrations came home to me. Wherever I went: a Mass celebrated with neither reverence nor even dignity, by priests no longer properly educated.
Needless to say, this view was shallow. In the end, when my High Anglicanism became insupportable, the question was, "Where do I turn?" It was at that point I was struck by the Gloria: with the impact of the whole choir, by the power of twenty centuries, and the many more Hebrew centuries behind them.
It would be foolish to pretend that our Church is in good order. In the West, she has nearly collapsed before "the spirit of the age." I often think we must be passing through a period analogous to the fourth century, when the hierarchy was corrupted by Arian and Gnostic fantasies, and it was given to a remnant of laity and minor clergy to hold on, to keep the heart beating until the human mind of Holy Church could recover its wits.
For I am in no doubt the Church will recover. It may be well beyond human agency to bail and right the ship, but Christ can do what is beyond our capacity. He can even raise the dead.
Indeed, I believe that had divine assistance been withdrawn, our Church would have broken into little shards and pieces by 1970 or so, and no one could have discerned which tiny fragment were the one, holy, catholic, and apostolic. She would be like Pan Am: memorable, but no longer flying. She would belong almost entirely to the art historians, the early music enthusiasts, and the few remaining professors of poetry.
Now, Saint Isidore is of some importance to me, as a corrective. It was through him that I realized something about Catholic continuity. He came from the old Christian Spain that preceded the Islamic conquest; a Spain that was very alive, and Visigothic.
There are glimpses of the future Spanish language, forming in many of Isidore's words and phrases. We can observe a transmission of the heritage of the ancient world (including Aristotle), directly to the West, and not through Arabic translations. We can see, unmistakably, that distinctly Catholic and monastic combination of learning and holiness, patiently going about its task of reconstruction.
We can see what we may well see again, when our own re-paganized world falls apart as the old pagan world did. (Read, if you haven't, A Canticle for Leibowitz.) For a time is very likely to come when men in remote locations will again, patiently among the ruins, yet with some genius and the growing alacrity of faith, be putting the fragments of a civilized past back into order; and back into the service, both of men and of Our Lord.
In the meanwhile, the missal serves, to open such vistas; to free us from the traps of present time, and let in the sun and the stars, the immense rolling landscape of Time not confined to our own dark closet. In the procession of saints and martyrs through the centuries, in the readings and memorials, we are brought out of our smallness to encounter, once again, the large.


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Title: Luna: New Moon
Author: Ian McDonald
Publishing Date: September 17th 2015 by Gollancz
I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect my opinion in any way!
Goodreads Summary:
The Moon wants to kill you.
Maybe it will kill you when the per diem for your allotted food, water, and air runs out, just before you hit paydirt. Maybe it will kill you when you are trapped between the reigning corporations-the Five Dragons-in a foolish gamble against a futuristic feudal society. On the Moon, you must fight for every inch you want to gain. And that is just what Adriana Corta did.
As the leader of the Moon's newest "dragon," Adriana has wrested control of the Moon's Helium-3 industry from the Mackenzie Metal corporation and fought to earn her family's new status. Now, in the twilight of her life, Adriana finds her corporation-Corta Helio, confronted by the many enemies she made during her meteoric rise. If the Corta family is to survive, Adriana's five children must defend their mother's empire from her many enemies… and each other.
What a ride! Exquisite world building, political schemes on a moon where everything is negotiated and nothing, not even the air you breathe, is free; This is a space opera of epic proportions with an epic fantasy feel and a subtle touch of the paranormal. I couldn't turn the pages enough, caught up in the political intrigues played out by the Five Dragons in their quest to best each other and to control the moon's assets at the expense of each other's lives. I like that is has an epic fantasy feel with the huge cast of characters and political intrigue. The comparison to Game of Thrones is well deserved in my opinion.
The characters are so well-drafted, from Lucasinho spoilt brat and playboy to his aunt Ariel ambitious and smart all members of the Corta family, the fifth Dragon. All is not well with this family and the other families plot their downfall. The political intrigue and tensions between the various Dragon Corporation and the LDC (Lunar Development Corporation) and other side characters tied on one way or the other to these is so captivating, I couldn't turn the pages fast enough.
The world-building is superb with futuristic tech but not too 'far out' to be able to appreciate and understand how it all operates. The pacing is perfect and left absolutely no room for boredom. That ending shattered me and had me so thankful that I have the sequel in hand to jump right back into this world, needing to know how things are going to play out with the odds seemingly stacked so highly against Corta Helio.
All in all, Luna: New Moon is a fascinating immersive Space Opera with an epic fantasy feel sure to captivate its audiences.
Title: Luna Wolf Moon
Author: Ian McDonald
Publication Date: March 23rd 2017 by Gollancz
I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect my opinion in any way!
Goodreads Summary:
Corta Helio, one of the five family corporations that rule the Moon, has fallen. Its riches are divided up among its many enemies, its survivors scattered. Eighteen months have passed. The remaining Helio children, Lucasinho and Luna, are under the protection of the powerful Asamoahs, while Robson, still reeling from witnessing his parent's violent deaths, is now a ward – virtually a hostage – of Mackenzie Metals. And the last appointed heir, Lucas, has vanished from the surface of the moon. Only Lady Sun, dowager of Taiyang, suspects that Lucas Corta is not dead, and – more to the point – that he is still a major player in the game. After all, Lucas always was a schemer, and even in death, he would go to any lengths to take back everything and build a new Corta Helio, more powerful than before. But Corta Helio needs allies, and to find them, the fleeing son undertakes an audacious, impossible journey – to Earth. In an unstable lunar environment, the shifting loyalties and political machinations of each family reach the zenith of their most fertile plots as outright war between the families erupts.
If all Sci-Fi was this exciting and filled with political intrigue, I would read nothing else…seriously. I loved this sequel and thought it was a great follow-up. It didn't read like a filler novel either but a natural continuation as we follow various members of Dragons especially those of the Cortas whose recent fall from grace and near annihilation makes for a thrilling read.
War has come to the moon and it is exciting to see who comes out on top and who survives. This sequel starts off right where Luna: New Moon left off and is even more explosive and packed with intrigue as the four prominent corporations , go all out against each other picking off what is left of Corta-Helio. The remaining members of the Corta family left on the moon are right in the thick of things . Will they survive?
The pacing is fast and consistent and never lags. The intensity is real and the tension is palpable. I loved this even more than the first book and literally couldn't put it aside. It is Sci-Fi Space Opera of the kind that grabs your attention from the get-go and keeps you engaged throughout and I can't wait to read the third book. I'm assuming there is going to be third because there is so much left to be wrapped up. I am still rooting for the Cortas even though the odds are stacked highly against them but they're far from being out of the race.
Overall, an exciting and immersive sequel in this amazing Space Opera and perfect for Sci-Fi fans.


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50 things you didn't know about Miyu!
Presenting to you, Metanorn's imouto-chan! :3
|Since Kyo and Fosh have both done their 50Qs, it's time for my turn! Along with the rest of team, I'm here to answer these 50 (revealing) questions too! As part of the new blood, I think I'm still pretty ~ambiguous~ to many lovely readers here, so I hope I don't expose my inner insane self too much and scare everybody off… (or have I already?)
1. Who is your favorite male anime character?
Why is the first question so hard? D: Okay, I have an inexplicable obsession with Hibari Kyoya from Hitman Reborn. Yes he's stoic and mostly indifferent, but somehow I feel like he has a very big, warm heart under that cold façade of his. Or maybe I'm just being delusional HAHA.
2. Who is your favorite female character?
Kuchiki Rukia. I love her to bits because of her awesome personality and I would say she's full of… spunk? xD She's adorably petite but she has so much courage and love and braveness in that little heart of hers, it makes me want to cuddle her. (Oh no I feel like a pedo now) She's actually kind of tsun I think, but the endearing kind of tsun, and watching her growth throughout Bleach's 300+ episodes has been a rewarding experience. <3
3. What is your favorite anime soundtrack?
Bleach's soundtrack has actually grown on me over the years, and Angel Beats' soundtrack is full of epic win! But recently I've come to like Guilty Crowns' too. :3 (Sidetracking, but Final Fantasy XIII's soundtrack is brilliant.)
4. What is your favorite anime opening + animation?
Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood's Rain by SID. Beautiful music and lyrics.
5. What is your favorite anime ending song + animation?
No.6's Rokutousei no Yoru by AIMER – I can actually cry listening to this song. (Guess what my twitter username @thesixthstar was inspired by?)
6. What is your favorite anime scene?
??? I really cannot decide because I have way too many but let me just name it off my head – both kissing scenes from No.6, because there was so much build-up and tension and emotions in those two scenes (THEY WEREN'T JUST KISSES #wordsofaderangedfangirl) and I was really touched by that goodbye and I JUST CAN'T ;_;
7. If you could meet an anime character, who would it be?
LOL I WANT TO MEET KYUUBEY. Okay maybe not, um, Usui Takumi? Actually I want him to be in my class or something to make my school life more entertaining. 😀
8. What anime character is most similar to you in terms of personality?
Hmm, I would say I'm like Rukia and Himari and Ririchiyo all mashed up into one. I leave that up to your own interpretation hehe. (In case you were wondering, yes, the cover image of this post is a Ririchiyo/Rukia crossover! 8D)
9. What is your favorite thing about anime?
I love how it can be so ridiculously absurd, and yet still enjoyable and entertaining. *cough*MAWARU PENGUINDRUM*cough* it's like an escape from reality and anime is truly my weekly laughter pill that helps me relax and just forget about stressful stuff.
10. What is your least favorite thing about anime?
Same with Kyokai, the general stereotypes that all otakus are hentai jijis. =w= I mean, just because I'm an otaku, doesn't mean that I'm a pedobear/lolicon/perv… (oh wait I like yaoi maybe I am) But yes not all otakus have an obsession with boobs or anything, seriously. We are perfectly normal, and mostly awesome people 😀
11. Who are your favorite anime couple?
NEZUMI AND SHION. I will never stop loving them forever until the end of time. /dramatic But no seriously, the relationship they have with each other is so beautiful ;_;
12. Who is your favorite anime animal?
URI! Or Roll. Or Natsu. Hehe basically all of them from Hitman Reborn 8D (P/S. I hope no one puts Kyuubey here, even though that fluffy thing technically isn't an animal.)
13. What anime would make a good game?
HAHA I actually kind of want to play Guilty Crown. Y'know, pulling weapons out of people's boobs hearts and stuff.
14. What game would make a good anime?
ALL the Final Fantasy games! (Yeah I'm biased.)
15. What was the first anime you ever watched?
Mermaid Melody Pitchi Pitchi Pitch – DON'T ASK OKAY. I was 9 when I watched it D:
16. Do you think you'll ever stop watching anime?
Let's just say I have plans with my fellow otaku friends to fangirl over episode 21386129386 of Naruto when I'm an eighty year-old obaa-chan. 😀
17. What is your favorite genre of anime?
18. What is your least favorite genre of anime?
Sports. I tend to fall asleep.
19. Are you open about watching anime with people you know?
DEPENDS ON WHAT ANIME IT IS. Some anime have really deep themes that a non-otaku wouldn't readily accept, so I am selectively open.
20. Have you ever been to Japan?
NO ;_; but I'm going this year ^^
21. What anime was the biggest let down for you?
Shugo Chara season… I forgot. I started watching Shugo Chara in elementary school (and I really liked it) but somehow instead of becoming more serious/impactful as its watchers matured, it became even more kiddy? Idek by the end of season XXX I was so tired of the random LIVE ACTION SCENES and the ~moral of the story~ thingums I just dropped it. ): It was fun when it lasted.
22. What anime was better than expected?
Hands down Madoka. When I saw the cover image I was like, friend, y u intro me to such a kiddy bouncy anime? >: And then I watched it and got my mind blown. Been there, done that.
23. What is the best anime fight scene?
I like all the fighting scenes in Bleach, especially those that have Byakuya in them. The animation in Bleach is really very pleasing right now and because Byakuya's zanpakutou is so… PINK AND SPARKLY it makes it all the better 😀 On the other hand all the characters in bleach seem to be able to stand and talk with a missing body part/random hole in their body but nevermind… It's anime.
24. Who is your anime husbando?
25. What was your favorite video game as a child?
I only played kiddy games when I was young, like Shrek or Madagascar xD Oh wow I feel incredibly lame now.
26. Most Embarrassing moment?
I have too many xD There was one time in elementary school, we were having a dance performance and I was one of the main dancers. When I saw a guy I had a crush on walking into the hall, let's just say some moves slipped my mind and I stood there like an awkward turtleeee. It was very awkward.
27a. Can you drive?
Nope, I'm still underage.
27b. Do you own a car?
I want to? 😀
28. Are you mature?
….Probably not. Still working on that. xD
29. What year were you born?
1996! I'm the youngest here in the Metateam and I feel like a kid… *flops around*
30. Do you prefer cats or dogs?
I love all animals, honestly, but I have a pet dog so 8D Obligatory adorable photo of my dog with her birthday cake:
ISN'T SHE THE CUTEST THING EVERRRR *cuddles*
31. Describe yourself physically.
Picture an Asian Rapunzel, and you'll get me! 😀 And no, contrary to the general stereotypes not all Asians have small eyes! )< I'm of average height, with dark brown eyes and super long black hair with streaks of brown (from swimming and the sweltering hot SUN) – when people meet me the first thing they notice is my hair, so : I got used to it!
32. What would you name your first child?
HIBARI!! Okay no, people will judge my kid hahaha. In all seriousness. Elizabeth! Because it would have been my name if my dad wasn't so adamant about having a *cough* shorter name.
33. What is the worst injury you have ever had?
When I was 5, I tripped on a pile of sandals on the floor and cracked my head on a flower pot – it left me with a scar above my eyebrow *w* Also I think that explains why my friends all think I'm nuts. 😀
34. What is your worst habit?
Forever not turning the lights off when I stop using rooms?
35. Do you drink or smoke?
Nopeeeee and I don't plan to either. And excuse me I'm still underage hahaha. I occasionally drink Japanese choya when I'm at home though because I like it. I have a very low tolerance for liquor.
36. Do you have a tattoo?
I think tattoos with some special significance to its owner are cool, but I'm scared of the pain so no. #fail
37. Are you a morning person or a night person?
A night person, I'm usually most productive during the night and I'll stay up until unearthly hours because I like it. 😀 In the morning I always feel like a cranky zombie so I won't get anything done.
38. Have you ever slept past midday?
Forever oversleeping Miyu says yes ): Especially on weekends and holidays.
39. Do you regret anything?
Lots of things, actually. But recently I've been putting in a conscious effort to live and forget, and aim to do better next time!
40. Can you count the number of friends you have on one hand?
NO! I treasure my social life whether it's in real life or on the internet (all you lovely people). <3
41. Do you wear glasses?
Yup. I'm staring at you, people who're on the internet 12 hours a day and still have perfect eyesight. )<
42. Are you a picky eater?
Nope! I used to be when I was younger, but now I LOVE EATING I'm pretty okay with anything! Unless it's gross because I can never be like Bear Grylls who eats worms and bugs and other disgusting things.
43. Would you die for someone?
Yes, definitely for my loved ones. I wouldn't even be thinking about myself if any of them were in danger.
44. If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
Flying? I want to know how it feels like to soar in the sky :3 #cheesy
45. Do you believe in the supernatural?
Hmm, as in ghosts and stuff? I don't exactly believe in them but I'm freaked out anyway, because I'm easily scared like that >:
46. Would you rather be rich or famous?
I don't know, my ambition is to be a singer/writer so if that comes true obviously I would want to be famous in a way? I'm terrified of the media nowadays though, being so controversial and all. On the other hand, MONEHS IS IMPORTANT. I sound like Ness now. xD
47. Have you ever committed a crime?
48. Pirates or ninjas? Time Traveler or ghost?
Ninja, and time traveler. Because pirates are scary (except Johnny Depp, he's just funny :D) and WHY WOULD I WANT TO BE A GHOST?
49. Does someone have a crush on you?
Unfortunately, yes. Because although I'm currently in a girls' school, my guy friends from elementary school whom I still keep contact with all have creepy stalker friends. It's freaking me out.
50. Are you in a relationship?
Nope! My priority now is STUDYING (#typical asian) and pursuing my dreams!! 😀 But of course I'm still waiting for THE ONE *dramatic music plays in the background*
|And I'm done! *wipes forehead* Hehe I had fun answering those questions and I hope you enjoyed getting to know more about me! For the next many, many years Metanorn has to come, yoroshiku ne! ^~^ Also, check out Kyo's and Fosh's if you haven't already!
About MiyuA stressed-out jyoushi kousei doubling as Metanorn's loli with a soft spot for sappy romance animanga. She will watch anything with bishies in it. :3
60 Responses to "50 things you didn't know about Miyu!"
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Make a contract with me, and I'll make you a magical girl!
*and thus starts the anime spinoff known as Puela Magi Miyu Magica* XD
I think there was an anime made of Final Fantasy (FF: Unlimited), but I've never seen it, so I can't say if it is any good.
1. Do you wear glasses?
"Yup. I'm staring at you, people who're on the internet 12 hours a day and still have perfect eyesight. )<"
hehehehehehhe…… ^^
and for some strange reason, the last time I went to the optometrist, I had better vision than the other time I checked 😛 It's like… more exposure to computers = better eyesight~ xD
first question answers make me think that Miyu is emo .(^_^?)
and maybe 40% of the answer based on Bleach or hitman reborn that make's it awesome ..!!! nice job , maybe i should try listen to No.6's Rokutousei no Yoru by AIMER o(^V^o)
#13: Guilty Crown would make a good game. I'd spend my time ramdomly pulling weapons from people's hearts.
#14: Nice idea. But I bet you'd personally want an adaption of Final Fantasy VII.
#16: "Let's just say I have plans with my fellow otaku friends to fangirl over episode 21386129386 of Naruto when I'm an eighty year-old obaa-chan." LOL, that's a definite "no".
#18: "Sports. I tend to fall asleep." Agreed!! I'm not fond of that particular genre either.
#37: I think most would rather be night timers. Who would possibly want to face that unbearable morning sun?
#45: Maybe the idea of the supernatural being real wouldn't be such a bad thing. That depends on whether or not it'll bring bad things to your door.
Question: If you somehow had the ability to manipulate an anime's story, would you do it, which anime and in what way would you see fit?
It's nice to know a bit more about you and your tastes since your first introductions were a bit sparse. =)
Anyway, I was a Bleach fan once, until I
took an arrstarted looking for greener pastures. Not much to say about it's OST, since I stuck mostly with its manga, but the few movies I've seen had a few decent songs, especially Sen no Yoru wo Koete. Have you watched any of their movies?
Oh, and if I remember correctly from your intro, you're living in Singapore, right? Man, am I jealous of you guys getting the AFA over there, Malaysia always misses the best events in the region (T_T). Ever been to AFA before?
Btw, which country are you from?
(just curious)
Hm, so… Three of these Q&As on blog that's mainly about the illegally-obtained anime that we're all watching, and yet none of the team members are aware of ever commiting a crime? Hm.
mermaid melody !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the memories. *sniffle*
I think I need an insulin shot after all the saccharin I just consumed.
[…] great, I've been exposed along with Miyu, Fosh and Kyokai…It was fun though! It's comforting to know that everyone has to do it […]
Uwaaa~ a bleach lover *0*
#4 – That opening is amazing, I love it too!
#29 – aaaw~ so cute =w=
#30 – that dog is darn CUTE! I WANNA PET IT *~*
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