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...Peter and David Brewis, were joined by Kevin Dosdale and Ian Black to record the group’s third album. This change in personnel may be the cause of this record’s shift from the group’s earlier work. Angry, angsty, and attempting to avoid categorization, “Measure” is a 20 track album defined as heavily by its amorphous style and musical outbursts as its invention or ingenuity...
...conversation over many a long lunch. But is it an art? In his new book, A Good Talk, Menaker takes a look at the history of conversation and breaks sociability down to a science. Menaker shared his talking points with TIME, offering pointers on topics to avoid and how to escape from the clutches of a bore...
...soil— the presence of a burglar seems to render any form of violence acceptable, and shows the dangers of too generous allowances in the name of self-protection. In the majority of states, a form of Castle Law is permitted which does not require crime victims to avoid violence, but essentially enables homeowners to “stand their ground” and attack burglars simply upon their intrusion into the home. The policy ensures that burglary is repayable by death, and has led to several questionable homicides that cannot be construed as self-defense...
...that determines the winners and losers is frustrating. How do we know what's really going on? To those fans who have invested their time studying all the tricks and deciphering how the judges compile points, you have my eternal admiration. But when I watch sports, I like to avoid the urge to ram my head against a rink. (See the 10 worst figure skating costumes...
...Risks are materializing, and therefore there is a clear case for additional measures," said Olli Rehn, European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs, perhaps airing a not illogical belief that Greece may try to avoid all the pain necessary to resolve the crisis it created. "We're trying to change the course of the Titanic," shot back Greek Finance Minister George Papaconstantinou. "Anyone else doing this would get applause. But they tell us, 'You're not doing enough. You won't be able to do it anyway...