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Marcha Imperial por una lectora

alx045 — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:59:55 +0000

Con ustedes, la obra maestra de John Williams interpretada por...
...una disquetera de 3½

Urban Star Wars

alx045 — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 03:29:57 +0000

Es una serie de imágenes del fotógrafo francés Cedric Delsaux con personajes, vehículos y detalles de Star Wars agregados en paisajes de Paris, realmente muy buena, les recomiendo visitar su sitio oficial http://www.cedricdelsaux.com/ para disfrutar de todas sus fotos, por mi parte, les dejo algunas de ellas para que vean lo excelentes que están.

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Únete al Imperio

alx045 — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:14:56 +0000

: Join The Empire

Este Blog está presente también en su versión Blogger http://the-starwars-blog.blogspot.com/ hasta que termine de decidir cuál de los dos quedará finalmente. Les dejo el link al autor de la imágen que ven arriba para que vean sus otros trabajos:
http://www.fengzhudesign.com/index.html

Jefferson's Reserve Bourbon Barrel Stout

unapoet — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 03:07:45 +0000

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Jefferson's reserve bourbon barrel stout

Malts used - Special Pale, Wheat, Chocolate, and English Roast Barley
Hops used - Northern Brewer & English East Kent Goldings
ABV 8%

The name itself is a mouthful, and for me a personal record; for longest beer name that I've tasted. There isn't much in the way of first impression. The bottle doesn't really give much of a hint of what you're getting. There's no description of the beer on the label other than 'stout aged in bourbon oak barrels.'

From the Bluegrass Brewing Co website: Delicately aged in "2005 Bourbon of the Year" Jefferson's Reserve small batch barrels for approximately 60 days. The malt sweetness is perfectly balanced by the roast barley and a nice hint of bourbon flavor and aroma. The bourbon barrel stout was first brewed December 22, 2005.The McLain & Kyne Distillery has been a family owned since 1977. With their focus being on producing high quality Bourbon, the family hand selects new white oak barrels that are deep-charred for proper aging.

Jefferson's Reserve Bourbon Barrel Stout ( which from now on I will call Jeff's Reserve or maybe Jeff's BBS) pours dark and opaque. It appears to be a thick dark beer like many Imperial Stouts. It's a little lighter than a majority of them though and it did pass the wife test. There was only a hint of the wrinkled forehead look when she sipped it. The head is a frothy tan color that drops almost at once, leaving a vague memory of it's presence behind. The body has a creamy consistency you feel in your mouth and had dark malty color. Out of the snifter rose a pleasing distinct aroma of bourbon, oak and the hint of a light pipe tobacco. There was also a perfect hint of vanilla in the nose. The flavor (actually flavors) is the strong point of the stout. The combination are complex yet subdued. On first sipping your taste buds are met with a roasted, chocolaty tinge. A bold bourbon sweetness mingles with a dark chocolate and, both are a nice contrast to the subtle tartness. The feel inside the mouth is creamy and delicate (very thin) leaving behind a smoky aftertaste.

Critiques: For a stout it is little thin and the head is a bit too understated. Jeff's Reserve's palate was more like a porter than a stout. It has too slight of a mouth feel and a body more light to medium than thick. Unlike in Hollywood with our stout thin ain't in.

Overall, I'd have to rate it an 8 out of 10. Jeff's BBS is a complexly favored beer that is very easy to drink. It goes down smoothly and the aroma is rather pleasing. This offering from Bluegrass Brewing Company is a tasty choice anytime of the year. I really don't go in for the whole wheat in summer stout in winter spiel. At 8% ABV it's on the higher end when it comes to American Imperial stouts. It can be a bit pricey at $9.99 for a four pack, but really what isn't pricey these days?

Canada's Kuwait

hysperia — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:40:02 +0000

Will our greed-driven race to extract oil from Alberta's tar sands destroy northern Alberta? You tell me:

[...] the future of northern Alberta's aspen and pine woods, its rivers and animals are in doubt as the world's greatest modern oil rush accelerates. Shell, Chevron, Exxon, Total, Occidental, Imperial and most other oil majors have so far invested nearly $100bn Canadian dollars (£50bn) in the 1,160 square mile (3,000 square kilometre) "bitumen belt", which is being called the "new Kuwait".

A decade ago, the vast landscape of forests and lakes around Fort McMurray and the Athabasca river provided a fairly minor and barely profitable sand oil industry. But it is now pitted with hundreds of square kilometres of toxic waste ponds, mines that are 300ft deep, hundreds of miles of pipes and burgeoning petrochemical works. Every day brings a bumper to bumper stream of lorries carrying the world's largest plant, pipes and machinery to the area, as well as young men seeking fortunes, and, say critics, the devastation of a pristine land. [more]

But hey, it's not in my backyard so as long as I can drive my car where I want whenever I want, who cares what kind of planet I leave to my grandchildren?

The Wooden Sky @ L'Impérial de Québec, Québec (QC), July 12th, '08

fg1984 — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:17:55 +0000

The Wooden Sky @ L'Impérial de Québec, Québec (QC), July 12th, '08 (2 Photos)

Imperial World

Elvis is in the House... — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 02:47:25 +0000

At the age of when there were imperial rules, the imperial ruling gave influences and connections. For example imperial China was under the rule of the emperor and under that rule it flourished a culture that even the Chinese were proud of. The Forbidden City, Great wall of China, palaces, and social work helped define what China once was. The Imperial ruling of other countries like France, Britian, Turkey, and even Germany put nationalism and Imperialism together and with that combination you have the First World War, and then later the second. Imperialism and nationialism can do crazy things, but some are benefitial. The world has changed since imperialism and now the world is politcally different, there are more pressures, wars, and cultural invasions.

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Imperial Dropship Lego

alx045 — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 04:10:00 +0000

Hoy armé mi primer Lego de Star Wars!!!! Gracias a mi novia que me la regaló :) graciasssssss mi amor!!!!!!!!!! les dejo unas fotos de la nave.... de MI nave de STAR WARS!!!

El Imperial Dropship sirve a las tropas imperiales como medio aéreo para llegar al campo de batalla. Está equipado con cañones láser y una plataforma desmontable. Es un medio de transporte rápido y está listo para la batalla con la Rebelión en cualquier planeta del Imperio.

Imperial Guards Anticlone

Fessic — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:57:40 +0000

Imperial Tradehouse

Fessic — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:55:17 +0000

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Ladytron @ L'Impérial de Québec, Québec (QC), July 3rd, '08

fg1984 — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:18:59 +0000

Ships of the Imperial Navy

Fessic — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:53:42 +0000

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The Qing Dynasty

Elvis is in the House... — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:38:55 +0000

The Qing Dynasty (Chinese: 清朝; pinyin: Qīng cháo; Wade-Giles: Ch'ing ch'ao; Manchu: Daicing gurun; Mongolian: Манж Чин Улс), also known as the Manchu Dynasty, was the last ruling dynasty of China from 1644 to 1912.

The dynasty was founded by the Manchu clan Aisin Gioro in what is today northeast China (Manchuria). Starting in 1644 it expanded into China proper and its surrounding territories, establishing the Empire of the Great Qing (simplified Chinese: 大清国; traditional Chinese: 大清國; pinyin: dàqīngguó). The Qing Dynasty was the last Imperial dynasty of China.

Originally declared as the Later Jin Dynasty (後金 Hòu Jīn) / Amaga Aisin Gurun , in 1616, it changed its name to "Qing", meaning "clear" or "pellucid", in 1636 and captured Beijing in 1644. By 1646 it had come into power over most of present-day China, although complete pacification of China would not be accomplished until 1683.

During its reign, the Qing Dynasty became highly integrated with Chinese culture. However, its military power weakened during the 1800s, and faced with international pressure, massive rebellions and defeats in wars, the Qing Dynasty declined after the mid-19th century. The Qing Dynasty was overthrown following the Xinhai Revolution, when the Empress Dowager Longyu abdicated on behalf of the last emperor, Puyi, on February 12, 1912.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qing_Dynasty

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If the face doesn't fit...

ck — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:54:21 +0000

The news that Imperial College withdrew its offer to a potentially brilliant medical student because he was convicted of burglary years ago whilst in his teens, is something I find really depressing. This stuffy institution says it wants to uphold the 'trust' of this profession but I find the decision completely short sighted and a sad reflection on what we are saying about who gets a second chance in life, and who doesn't.

Majid Ahmed freely admits he made a mistake and has done more than most teenagers to put things right. He's volunteered with charities, changed schools and has worked hard to become one of the brightest pupils from that school. The conviction was for burglary in 2005 - a very personal and upsetting crime for the victim, no doubt - but, it's now spent, which I think should mean that it now can't be held against him.

In past jobs I've worked with offenders in prisons and ex-offenders on community projects and have had very frank talks with them about their past, their crimes and their hopes for the future. One guy had been an armed robber using guns, and he talked to me about how it actually felt to pull a trigger. It was chilling, but honest - and it was powerful - the talks he gave to kids about gang culture really opened their eyes and, we hoped, put some of them off that path in life. The armed robber went on to get a degree whilst in prison, and on his release he was going to University to do a PhD in Philosophy. I didn't come away from the prison thinking he was innately evil or couldn't be trusted. He was someone who had taken a wrong turn and made a bad choice in life. He'd learnt from it.

Ahmed's crime was nowhere near as violent as many of the prisoners I worked with, but like many I came into contact with, he's been honest and learnt from this one bad choice. His isolation makes me worry about what we're doing, as a society.

People seem to talk about giving others a second chance to improve themselves, reform and contribute to society - and then we deny them the opportunity when they are willing to do this. What's that saying about us? "Sorry, but you might be a yobbo - you're not coming in". Imperial's attitude is antiquated and discriminatory. I wouldn't have any problems if I came across Ahmed as a doctor - he seems bright and honest about himself. Can those powers that be really assume that he's going to duff up patients and nick stuff off wards? How can they be sure that someone with a squeaky clean past won't turn out to be a mass murderer? The fact is, they can't.

Rather than preserving trust in the medical profession, I think Imperial have just gone to prove that the profession is a 'closed shop'. If your face doesn't fit, you're not in.

..Andaba de parranda!!!

losmusicosdejose — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:41:16 +0000

Damas y caballeros, niños, alcoholecentes y adúlteros!!!!... "no andaba muerto, andaba de parranda... " dice la canción y ojalá anduviera de parranda, pero la mera verdad es que el rigor (o mejor conocido como el Rigo Tovar) está a todo lo que da!!! los MDJ le llamaríamos ¡¡chicotito sessions!!. Entre el estudio de grabación, las pruebas de audio, las tocadas y demás actividades, con toda la fiesta que conllevan cada una de éstas (porque si no, no tendrían la escencia y el disfrute correspondientes), se han juntado en un mismo momento mágicamente justo cuando yo mero , uno de los MDJ más reticente a convivir horas frente a la chompu (no por otra cosa más, sólo que no coincidimos en tiempos) tenía que ponerme en contacto y bajarles el balón de los acontecimiento que han estado pasando últimamente.

Y qué mejor!!! Han pasado chingos de cosas: mientras el debate del petróleo nos da horas y horas de aburrimiento, la eurocopa tiene un nuevo campeón (por ahí dicen que los españoles ahora ya se quieren salir de la comunidad europea y sus tratos económicos solo serán con Inglaterra y Suiza, quién los aguanta ahora) lo dicho bien es que ganaron merecidamente, aunque su servidor tenía sus lejanísimas raíces y energías puestas en apoyo a los alemanes, las lluvias en la ciudad no nos dejan andar en bicicleta y ya sabemos que nunca tocaremos en el News Divine..... Los MDJ estamos afortunadamente día y noche metidazos en la grabación del tan anhelado segundo disco que, dicho sea de paso, está quedando de rechupete...

Justo ahora les escribo desde el estudio donde estamos terminando un par de rolas que esperamos tener para mañana y que, por cierto ahi les va... MIÉRCOLES 2 DE JULIO los MDJ en entrevista en HORIZONTE RADIO 107.9fm, el programa: SOUL SESSIONS, la hora: 8-10pm. Si tienen ganas de cotorrear radiofónicamente con nosotros y si lo logramos, por ahí estrenaremos una rolita de una buena vez en el programa, como ven???....

Para quien no fue o ya no pudo entrar al Tokín del viernes en EL IMPERIAL, sin ningún mal pedo pero....LA CAGÓ, porque la neta estuvo super buena la fiesta y, dicho sea de paso, tocamos bien inspirados y la banda que fue lo agradeció, porque el baile y el sudor funketero estuvieron como espora en el aire y seguro muchos y muchas salieron con toda la energía para disfrutar en sus camas con sus respectiva(o)s - y no lo digo al aire, me cae que yo lo vi con mis propios ojos!!! Lo cierto es que fue un gran viernes, llegamos de estar todo el día grabando en el estudio, luego la prueba de sonido, luego (el tráfico de la ciudad), luego (más tráfico), luego el retorno al estudio y luego los mensajes de "ya vénganse porque si no tal vez ni ustedes entran, esta llenísimo". En fin, la llegada con toda la prendidez de que las rolas están quedando chidísimas y también el cansancio de varios días de RIGO Tovar, sólo podían generar una cosa::: TOQUEMOS YA!!!! y eso fué lo que pasó; después todo se convirtió en una fiesta y en la descarga de todas las energías contenidas (en horas nalga de estudio) a horas baile y gozadera.

QUÉ MÁS SE PUEDE PEDIR.... seguiremos en el camino sabroseando y cotorreando juntos....

Salud y toda la energía que tengan pásenla para acá, que luego la regresaremos convertida en momentos mágicos cada show......

M.C.- HALLER....

Cultural & Mythical Interpretations (Blazing-Topaz-Gemstone)

fashionteen — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:16:25 +0000

• We find the mysteries and allurement of topaz thousands of years ago. For example, the Egyptian people were used to believing that the gemstones were colored along with the golden radiance of the powerful sun “God Ra” which protected the wearer from impairment and destructions of all kinds.

• For the time being, the Romans had a unique belief about topaz connected to Jupiter. The Roman people were used to saying that topaz gemstones were the God of the sun accordingly their mythology. The word topaz is derived from the Greek word “topazos” which meant “to shine” also called as “fire”.

• The gemstones of topaz have a great mythological and mystical aspect in a wide range of cultural symbols and differences. It is a myth that the gem of topaz could drive out attraction and recover the eyesight.

• The ancient Greeks had a belief that topaz could enhance the power and strength during the times of disasters.

• Topaz is also used in order to alter the color in the presence of disillusioned foodstuff or drink.

• Since the evolution of the world, it is believed that the gemstones of topaz have been used in order to heal the pain of asthma, hemorrhages, insomnia, friendship, patience, happiness, entertainment, and trustworthiness.

• Topaz gemstone was a symbol of love, affection and attraction during the times of ancient people. Topaz was also used to protect the people from sudden death.

• Gemstone of topaz contains certain diversifications in its colors such as golden yellow hues, orange yellow topaz, red topaz, honey brown topaz, light green, blue topaz and pink gem, etc. Imperial shades are the exceptional and valuable signs of topaz gemstones.

• Brownish topaz is the most heated gem which generates a constant pink color. Blue topaz is exceptionally famous in the world these days due to its preciseness, conciseness, flexibility, availability and durability.

• An innovative type of superior topaz was prepared and shown in 1998 called as the “surface-enhanced-topaz”. These gemstones had the colors and different variety of styles and shades such as greenish-blue topaz and emerald green topaz.

• Today, topaz is mined basically in Mexico, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, China and Brazil. Along with a ranking of about “8” on the Mohs scale of resistant, topaz is considered as very hard and durable gemstone for daily wear. But, it is to say that certain sort of care and consideration are required while wearing on the topaz around your neck or wrist, because it is very sparkling and sharp gemstone.

• Today, the most renowned topaz is a “giant specimen set” existing in the Portuguese Crown, the Branganza. It was considered as the solo diamond during that span of time. Another beautiful topaz is the “Green Vault in Dresden” which is situated in Germany these days considered as one of the gemstones collections.

Concluding remarks

In brief, it is to say that topaz gemstones are the gorgeous and sharpening gems these days in the world and they have holistically and historically a great phenomenon carried on since the evolution of the world.

Howard Zinn: An Illustrated People's History of the US Empire

Vidrohi — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:30:45 +0000

Since its landmark publication in 1980, A People’s History of the United States has had six new editions, sold more than 1.7 million copies and been turned into an acclaimed play. More than a successful book, A People’s History triggered a revolution in the way history is told, displacing the official versions with their emphasis on great men in high places to chronicle events as they were lived, from the bottom up.

Now Howard Zinn, historian Paul Buhle, and cartoonist Mike Konopacki have collaborated to retell, in vibrant comics form, a most immediate and relevant chapter of A People’s History: the centuries-long story of America's actions in the world. This short animated video explores US expansionism from Wounded Knee to the invasion of Iraq, stopping along the way at World War I, World War II Central America, Vietnam and the Iranian revolution.

Thanks to http://socialistaotearoa.blogspot.com/

Here is an collection of excellent video interviews with Professor Zinn with bigthink.com:

"How are traditional American history books limited?"
http://www.bigthink.com/history/10399

"What should the next President do to get the military out of Iraq?"
http://www.bigthink.com/policy-politics/iraq/10398

"What did you learn from your experience in WWII?"
http://www.bigthink.com/identity/personal-history/10397

"Race in America"
http://www.bigthink.com/identity/10396

"Who do you endorse for President?"
http://www.bigthink.com/policy-politics/2008-elections/10395

"What is the state of democracy in America?"
http://www.bigthink.com/policy-politics/10394

"What is your philosophy?"
http://www.bigthink.com/policy-politics/10393

"What is the state of the world today?"
http://www.bigthink.com/the-world/10392

"What do you want to be remembered for?"
http://www.bigthink.com/outlook-the-future/10400

(Note that each video includes more than one question...)

Macedonians noted in Russian archives, 1878!

makedonika — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:27:56 +0000

1878

From the record of the Imperial Russian secret archives on the arrangement and government of the Balkan regions.

…Count Shuvalov demands that all the necessary measures for pacification of Macedonia be undertaken. For its purpose, it would be desirable to send competent agents there, and to proclaim to the Macedonians on behalf of the Governor, the Emperor, that His Highness is concerned about their fate, as much as for the other Slavs, and they will be granted the same freedom as that of the Bulgarians, now already liberated….

Dokumenti iz sekretnite arhivi na Ruskoto pravitelstvo. Sofia 1893, p.11-12.

Fessic's Other Morrowind Docs

Fessic — Mon, 04 Sep 2006 21:09:42 +0000

One of the neat features of TES Tool (by ghostwheel) is the ability to "clean" mods of dirty GMST entries. This helps keep the game stable and reduce conflicts. But some mods just aren't meant to be cleaned. Here's a list of the more popular ones.

Download TESTool Do Not Clean List

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A one-page printable Alchemy Chart intended as a quick reference for mixing up potions

Download Fessic's Alchemy Chart

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Few other Role Playing Games have as much depth of history as Morrowind. Every race in Tamriel (except for the Orcs) has its own province and a rich back-story detailing their place in the greater political order of the land. Races of Tamriel features pictures and maps of the various inhabitants of Morrowind, along with a brief description of each race.

Download Races of Tamriel

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If I were to try my hand at modding for Morrowind these are some of the mods I would have aspired to create. Since that is very unlikely to ever happen I offer these concepts to anyone willing or able to bring them to life - no strings attached.

Download Mod Concepts

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