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Lunar-O-Scope, 10 April 2013

NEW Moon in Aries, 10 April, 5:35am EDT

The Power of Peace

As this first New Moon of Spring in Aries kicks off, it is the divine time to welcome a NEW energy where The Ram takes charge of your life! The collective’s emotions receive dynamic and poised direction in the sign that pioneers and sparks true beginnings with the assistance of motivating Mars and the gracious joys of Venus. An absolutely active and keen instinct in the next two weeks strikes up to bring profound balance back into our lives.

Moon enters Aries,
3:02pm EDT 08 April to 11:22pm EDT 10 March

As the “planet party” has now been pleasing this area of the Zodiac skies, Aries lunar energy is wise to beware of restless, challenging, militant, and disobedient forces that may arise. When self-willed energies are around, it is easy to gravitate to unbalanced, aggressive, and hasty tendencies. While a strong sense of individuality and assertiveness mark any passage within The Ram, the cultivation of moderation, patience, forethought, and humility brings success.

Moon Void of Course
12:25pm EDT to 11:22pm EDT 10 April

Moon VOC is the passage in where the Moon makes its’ last major aspect to a planet before entering the next sign. In essence, it is a time that is well advised to not take up in forward motion nor important decisions for the future. As our Aries Moon conjuncts Venus at 24 degrees Aries, spending time in reflection and review is favored until it enters Taurus.

New Moon, 10 April, 5:35am EDT, 20 degrees
This lunation in Aries brings forth a pure awakening presence as easily aroused feelings take charge with The Ram, coupled with the ability to see both sides of the issues at hand. The first New Moon since our Messenger went Direct back in March- we can now embrace this time as our emotions welcome a fresh feeling, propelling us ever forward within our Springs. With these initiations embarking in the driving energies of Aries -the sign that consciously aims for leadership- the collective is really ready to take on a fearless approach. Gravitating to a true understanding of motivating peace from this powerful lunation will be vital under this first waxing period of Spring.

For the Collective
We have a most precious alignment upon this lunation from many directions to reap our emotional rewards. Looking to the 20 degree initiation point, we find the Chaldeans’ promise of The Awakening, which was also viewed as ‘The Judgment.’ “It has a peculiar interpretation, and is symbolized as “a winged angel, sounding a trumpet, while from below, a man, woman, and child are seen arising from a tomb, with their hands clasped in prayer.” At some time in the experience of the person or entity represented by the number 20, there is a powerful awakening, bringing in a new purpose, new plans, new ambitions- the call to action for some great cause or ideal. “

This New Moon is equally guided by the close conjunction of Mars and Venus, who are both at 22 and 23 degrees Aries respectively. As we take the time to place out intentions properly until the Moon VOC kicks off, we can not ask for a more exciting alignment form our planetary skies above down here below. The motivation to find peaceful means to understand what our new beginning are mean to be speaks loud and clear as not only energized but harmonious feelings will be bursting out shouting the joys of Spring wherever The Ram affects our lives.

Lunar-O-Scope, New Moon in Aries, 10 April 2013

For the collective horoscope, again we offer some simple advice for every sign from the outer vantage point. Remember if you know your Rising Sign (Ascendant), read that passage too, for it typically will apply to your personal charts’ advice. However, it is the awareness and mathematical analysis of the individual birth chart that will point to the accuracy of how the current planetary landscape affects you.

For the true astrology buffs, be sure to check the Aries House, in particular where the 20-degree Aries spot in your natal birth chart lives. (A natal birth chart is determined from the time of birth, which allows a more in-depth look to equally see where some pondering is ideally meant to unfold in how the planets uniquely affect you.) Whether the collective or individual vantage point, these are the areas of life that call for you to bring forth initiation and beginnings within the next two weeks to follow. Properly embracing the new and gathering up in these areas until the next Full Moon upon 25 April will plant energies in place for future use.

Aries: Mighty Rams, when was the last time you actually sat still? Be ready for some more stirring feelings to ignite your normal pioneering approach, and all that “I Am” to continue at a rapid pace. You’ll find you are more than headstrong to activate the self anew. The birth that you are feeling can not be denied, so be sure to take the courageous route to allow the world to see you differently, as it anticipates the completed new mask you are getting ready to unveil.

Taurus: New self-discoveries are abound where “I Process” which now unfolds even more deeply from within as you continue your ongoing solitary journey. The spiritual, subconscious realms, and the psychological make-ups of life call to you to really get away from what you normally like to touch and feel, so don’t be stubborn. Dream analysis is marvelous at this time to bridge the gap to your waking world, and it has marvelous motivating harmony to share.

Gemini: You’ve been fueled recently where “I Socialize” within friendships and groups, and now there are more new connections to be made here. Fresh beginnings within organizations await to find you so don’t remain in the split. Do not deny that unexpected invitation to get out in the world, as it will open up an original way to break through any apparent barriers that, in the end, propel your hopes, dreams and wishes to heights you can genuinely depend upon.

Cancer: Are you having fun reaping the harvest, stability, and reward within your career and public life? Tap into your intuition all little bit more to continue to discover more in regards to promoting or starting a new business, or, for a nice recognition to come your way in regards to how “I Structure” in the life. Remember your view upon authority also looks for new avenues to be better understood, and is completely able respond to this with wisdom, patience and calm.

Leo: Inspiration has already been fueling the path to how your philosophies and educational pursuits are expanding where “I Believe.” Taking a trip outside of the forest, Lion? You are about to find more ways to broaden your view of the world at large. With all of this excitement stirring your spiritual expressions and ability to teach the world what you innately know, you best be ready to continue to shine in the light upon that stage that you are so comfortable upon.

Virgo: If you are still shy about your wealth, securities and investments, do tell that DOUBT please DO BUT OUT BUD. The planet power here at present promises you are undergoing an intense metamorphosis that is purifying you from the very core. Feeling sexy continues to welcome the regenerating discoveries where “I Transform.” Other people’s money is also easily able to assist you, as well as possessing the innate know change has beckoned beautifully.

Libra: Your partnerships have more than been on your mind lately, from your romantic ties to business contacts. The new and the old connections over this waxing period are of special importance to your future. Let in the friendly spark that is igniting as you tip those scales and bring balance back to what you love to do best: express the means of how “I Relate,” awakening a insightful understanding you weren’t ready nor allowed to see fully until now.

Scorpio: Keep tapping into those regenerative powers, because they are right on in feeling they are ready to bring forth more improvements to your health and all the ways you find that deep satisfaction in the area of where “I Serve.” New routines and habits come your way, and fresh ideas about how to bring your service to the world keep on perpetuating and driving you to make awakening changes. It is the perfect time for new pets, or get happy with the ones you have.

Sagittarius: Fire is always alive and well for you in all of its’ forms, and you surely have been sensing magical illumination at your fingertips when it comes to your creativity. As you are experiencing the intense energy surging where “I Create,” you see more incredible breakthroughs. Your playful feelings equally love contact with children. “Brain children” or offspring equally wish to be on your stage, and these bring peaceful feelings you can rely upon.

Capricorn: Have you already stopped working to shift to clean your house Dear Goat? Your home environment calls for more of your toil and perfectionism. More than likely you have been choosing to ponder here with equal focus upon your family life, all of what “I Nurture.” Not to get too psychic, but do not ignore those déjà vu experiences. There is a sense of calm that enters to align you in a way you have not be able to relate to in quite some time, so enjoy the harmony.

Aquarius: Enjoying the ongoing channel streaming from your thinking Water Bearer? Be ready for more inventions and original ways you always enjoy improving your sense of how “I Communicate.” Take time to plan a short trip now if you are not already on one. Experiences with neighbors and siblings grant fresh perspectives. The dynamic development of your mentality is so super charged, you best be prepared to write an entire book about it for the world to read.

Pisces: The Fishes currently swim in the waters to a new sense of values while also taking stock of personal possessions- the solidarity of what “I Have.” You are in the mood to ponder deeply about how you earn your dollars. A new channel to flow from begins to show its face, granting security you can rely upon. With all of this excitement stirring your sea of possibilities, it will be best to take time in that SILENT LISTEN so you do not miss any of the intuition speaking here.

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Panasonic ES-LA93-K Review: As Good As It Gets

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Panasonic ES-LA93-K Review: As Good As It Gets
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Review Summary

The good: very close and comfortable shaves, fast shaving session, powerful motor, quality cutting block, slick and sturdy design, suitable for dry and wet shaving, inexpensive cleaning cartridges, good value for money

The bad: can be a bit aggressive to very sensitive skin, can’t be used while charging, bulky shaving head, the station takes a lot of space, not the best with long, flat-lying hairs

Our Rating:

(4.5 out of 5 stars overall)

Value for money:

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The Panasonic ES-LA93-K Arc 4 has been around for quite some time now and it gained a reputation for being a highly capable electric shaver.

Moreover, its price has dropped significantly in the last few years and now offers excellent value for money.

And at least according to the specs sheet, it comes packed with features and technologies that will supposedly give you one of closest shaves of any electric shaver.

Let’s find out if that’s really the case as we take a closer look at this shaver in our Panasonic ES-LA93-k review.

Features overview

When going over the list of features it’s very likely that you’ll be impressed.

Even though some of them are common to other Panasonic shavers (like the 30 degrees nano blades), it does have quite a few that were first introduced with this model.

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Here are the most important ones:

Multi-Flex Pivoting Head

Panasonic ES-LA93-K multi flex shaving head

Basically, this is Panasonic’s terminology for a shaving head that can pivot in four directions: back and forth and left to right.

This should improve the way it follows the contours of your face, especially in tricky areas like the chin and jawline.

You also have the option of locking the head in a fixed position with a switch located on the back of the shaving head.

This can be useful for certain areas where you need more precision, for example when shaving right below your nose.

Previous and less expensive Panasonic models had a mechanism that only allowed a left to right swivel of the shaving head.

Multi-fit Arc Foils

Multi-fit blades on the ES-LA93-K

The ES-LA93-K has a 4-blade shaving system with an arched profile (hence the ARC 4 name) and all four blades can move independently.

There are two main foils (the outermost ones), one slit foil for cutting long hairs and one extra thin finishing foil.

The blades and foils are made of hypo-allergenic stainless steel in order to minimize irritation.

14 000 CPM motor

Even though the previous Panasonic models had pretty impressive motors with 13 000 CPM (cycles per minute), this one goes one step further.

It is one of the most powerful motors you can find on any shaver and this really gives it the extra edge when it comes to fast shaving times and cutting coarse facial hair (more on that in the performance section of the review).

Second vibrating motor

The ES-LA93-K has a second motor located in the shaving head itself with the sole purpose of producing vibrations of the outer foil (similar to Braun’s Pulsonic technology).

This (in theory) lifts the hairs that lie flat on the surface of the skin, making it easier for the blades to capture and cut them. It should also reduce the amount of pressure needed when shaving, causing less irritation and razor burn.

Automatic Cleaning and Charging System

The Vortex Cleaning System that comes with the ES-LA93-K acts as an all-in-one cleaning and charging dock.

The station cleans, lubricates, dries and also charges the shaver.

It is the standard alcohol-free, detergent-based cleaning solution that Panasonic uses and in my opinion it works quite well and with pretty reasonable costs of ownership.

Other features worth mentioning are:

  • 5-minute quick charge
  • LCD display with 10 stage battery indicator
  • a physical travel lock switch that prevents accidentally turning on the shaver
  • pop-up trimmer
  • wet/dry operation, fully washable

Build quality and ergonomics

Right out of the box, the Panasonic ES-LA93-K really stands out with its piano black glossy finish. It looks more striking than its other identical sibling, the silver ES-LA63-S.

The fit and finish are very nice and the blue backlight of the LCD display adds to the classy and quality feel.

Holding the shaver in hand feels natural and comfortable and has a nice, reassuring weight that is very pleasant.

The ES-LA93-K surely got the looks and it stands out compared for example to the understated, even boring design of a Braun Series 7.

The shaving head is quite massive with the 4 cutting elements, but once you get used to its size you’ll have no issues shaving with it. The fact that it’s not top-heavy definitely helps as well.

The sides and back of the razor are covered in a very grippy rubber-like material and the body of the shaver tapers and it features an ergonomic profile, all of these ensuring a secure and comfortable grip.

Battery life and charging

With a fully charged battery, the ES-LA9-K should last for 45 minutes of use. Charging it from 0 to 100% takes approximately 60 minutes.

This shaver has a Li-ion battery that can’t be overcharged, so it’s safe to leave it in the cleaning station even after it is fully charged. Doing so will make the bright blue display blink constantly, which can be annoying in a dark room.

You also get a charging cord, so you can plug it directly into a power outlet. This is a great solution for traveling as you don’t have to carry the bulky cleaning & charging station with you.

However, you cannot use the shaver while it is charging. This is a common safety precaution with all wet/dry electric shavers.

The ES-LA9-K has an Automatic Voltage Converter, so you can charge it anywhere in the world.

The LED display has a 10 stage battery indicator and will also show you how long your shaving session took, the charging status and when it’s time to clean it.

Cleaning and maintenance

You basically have two options for cleaning this shaver: manual and automatic.

Manual cleaning

As it’s the case with all the foil shavers that are fully washable, you can simply clean it with warm tap water.

For better results, it’s a good idea to apply some liquid hand soap on the outer foil and then activate the cleaning mode.

The ES-LA93-K has a Sonic Cleaning Mode that can be enabled by pressing and holding the ON/OFF button for two seconds.

Once it enters this mode you’ll notice a higher pitched sound of the motor and a special indicator on the LCD display.

The inner blades will oscillate extremely fast, dislodging hardened grime and also preventing splashes.

After 20 seconds it will automatically turn off. After that, you simply remove the foil frame and rinse it under running water, along with the inner blades and the rest of the shaver.

Shake off the excess water and let the parts air dry before storing your razor in a cabinet.

Panasonic shavers are usually very easy to clean manually and that’s the case with the ES-LA93-S as well.

If for some reason you don’t want to use the station, cleaning it manually is a breeze and takes very little of your time.

The use of liquid soap will however remove any lubricants from the blades, so it would be highly recommended to do it regularly if you don’t use the station.

Clipper oil, sewing machine oil or a spray lubricant will work just fine. Here‘s how and when to do it.

Automatic cleaning

The shaver includes the so-called Vortex Cleaning System, the name used by Panasonic for some if its older generation automatic cleaning stations.

Cleaning the ES-LA93-K with the station is dead easy: you fill up the water container and insert a cleaning cartridge in the station.

After that, you simply put the shaver in place and select one of the two available options: cleaning or drying the shaver. This will also automatically charge it.

ES-LA93-K cleaning system

The water in the container needs to be changed only when you replace the cartridge with a new one.

The costs of using the cleaning station are quite low. The cartridges are inexpensive, particularly when compared to Braun’s OEM cleaning cartridges that also need to be replaced more often.

Panasonic Vortex Hydra Cleaning Cartridge

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The station works really well and cleans the shaver thoroughly of any hair clippings and dirt. The solution also lubricates the blades so you won’t have to do it yourself.

The cleaning cycle takes around 10 minutes. During this time the shaver is turned on and the cleaning fluid is flushed repeatedly through the shaving head.

Once the cleaning is done, the drying takes between one and 3 hours and is carried out by a fan. It’s not the quietest out there, but it’s not too bad.

A single cartridge will last for at least 30 cleanings, so if you shave once every two days a pack of 3 should be enough for 6 months. In practice, you’ll replace a cartridge every two to three months.

As for the downsides, the station is bulky and will take a lot of room on your countertop. Some users have also reported leaking of the cleaning fluid.

Overall, it is a convenient cleaning station that works quite well, but as I said previously, it’s not absolutely necessary as the shaver is dead easy to clean manually.

So in case you want to save some money you can opt for the Panasonic ES-LA63-S variation that doesn’t include a cleaning base.

Shaving performance

So far the ES-LA93-K Arc 4 managed to impress with its looks and features list, but it all comes down to how good it performs.

I’m pleased to say that it meets all the expectations, providing an overall great shaving experience: smooth, comfortable, very close and very fast.

You won’t suffer from any pulling or tugging mainly thanks to its very powerful motor and sharp blades. In my opinion Panasonic is right at the top in this regard.

Also, it seems to require less pressure than other shavers in order to get a close shave. And that is always a good thing, as irritation and razor burn are often caused by excessive pressure and multiple passes.

Of course, there can be situations where you’ll need to insist more on difficult areas (like the neck), but that’s the case with all electric shavers when dealing with wiry, flat-lying hairs.

Using it for both dry and wet shaving will get you great results, so it’s only a matter of personal preference and time constraints.

In my case, the wet shave was noticeably more comfortable compared to using it dry, but I do have very sensitive skin, so your results may be different.

Also, you’ll be pleased to know that the time needed for a complete shave is shorter compared to other razors from the competition. However, this is mainly true in the case of shorter facial hair (two to three days at most).

Like all Panasonic shavers, the ES-LA83-K isn’t quite the best when dealing with wiry, flat hairs. If you’ll be using it daily or every two days you won’t have any problems in that regard.

After that you can just put it in the cleaning station and you’re all set.

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As a conclusion, I guess it’s safe to say that it shaves as good as it looks.

Included accessories

ES-LA93-K accessories

Inside the box you’ll find the actual shaver and the following goodies:

  • protective cap
  • traveling case
  • charging cord
  • charging and cleaning station
  • 1 x Cleaning cartridge

Replacement parts availability

Panasonic recommends changing the foil and inner blades once a year, but many users have found that they can last even longer.

It also depends on how often you use the shaver and how coarse your beard is.

You can buy the parts separately or as a combo.

Buying the parts as a set is usually the most economical option.

Wrapup. Who should buy it?

The Panasonic ES-LA93-K Arc 4 is without a doubt one of the best shavers out there for the money. There is little not to like about it. I guess I can say that using the Cleaning Station takes some time and it may seem noisy to some.

And that the blinking of the LED display may be annoying. But these are minor drawbacks compared to the benefits of a very close and (generally) comfortable shave.

Also, if you have very sensitive skin, suffer from razor bumps or ingrown hairs, a Braun Series 5 or 7 may be a better choice, especially if you plan to shave dry.

The Panasonic ES-LA93-K would be a great choice for men with high expectations from an electric shaver, especially with regards to closeness.

It works great for coarse and fine hair or for shaving your head.

Finally, if you need fast and close shaves this one will get the job done without any problems. This pretty much wraps our review of the Panasonic ES-LA93-K Arc 4.

Let’s now check out some alternatives.

Alternative shavers

Even though the initial price was very high, you can now find the ES-LA93-K for even half that price.

Given the fact that you’re getting a great shaver, I’d say that it offers very good value for money.

An obvious choice for a different shaver would be the Panasonic ES-LA63-S that I’ve mentioned a couple of times throughout this review.

It’s basically an identical product, but without the cleaning and charging station. And it’s only available in silver.

Panasonic ES-LA63-S

Panasonic ES-LA63-S

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So for anyone looking for basically the same shaving experience, but doesn’t need the cleaning station, this is a great alternative. And it costs less, so you’ll also be saving some money.

Finally, the Braun Series 7 is a good alternative for men with very sensitive skin. Because it shaves very close, the ES-LA93-K can be a bit too aggressive for some.

Braun Series 7 7865cc

Braun Series 7 7865cc

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A Braun Series 7 is more gentle to the skin and more comfortable out of the box. The 790cc and 7865cc are both equally good options.

While you can use the 7865cc with your favorite shaving cream, this doesn’t improve the results as much as in the case of Panasonic shavers.

The Series 7 is however really comfortable during a dry shave and while it won’t shave as close as the ES-LA93-K, it would arguably be a better option for users with very sensitive skin.

The Series 7 is also better with long, flat hairs, so if you shave less often, the 7865cc would again be a better pick.

12 comments on “Panasonic ES-LA93-K Review: As Good As It Gets

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  1. george moro

    my cleaning station for my arc 4 es- la93 no longer circulates fluid on the head.
    the pumps are audible
    any thoughts on fixing this or should I stay with manual cleaning?
    have tried a braun 9295- awfull shave; stuble in 3 hours
    should I go for another la93 or an lv95?

    1. Ovidiu Nicolae Post author

      Hi George,

      Unfortunately I am not qualified to offer you any advice regarding the servicing of the cleaning station. Your best option would be to contact an authorized Panasonic service center, but that can end up being pricey since I imagine your warranty has expired.

      Cleaning it manually is actually very easy, I rarely use the stations that came with some of my Panasonics. If your shaver still works great and you don’t mind spending a minute or so to clean it, I don’t really see the need to upgrade. The ES-LV95-S has one extra blade and a redesigned, more compact cleaning station. It’s not a huge performance bump compared to the Arc 4 line, particularly the ES-LA93-K and the ES-LA63-S, but I do find it to be more comfortable.

      Hope this helps.

  2. JCitizen

    There is a video on YouTube on repairing a similar Vortex cleaning station – so theoretically you may be able to fix it yourself – although the one on the video is put together differently than this one.

  3. Joe

    Hi Ovidiu,

    I just purchased the ES-LA93-K Arc4 with the old vortex cleaning system. So far i really like it but am wondering if I’d benefit from exchanging it for either the first generation Arc5 with the vortex system or the second generation Arc5 with the new cleaning system? I can get the first gen Arc5 right now for about $140 USD (same as what i paid for the Arc4) or the second gen Arc5 is about $60 more. Best i can tell Id be trading the second vibrating head motor in the Arc4 for an extra blade in the Arc5? Which provides more benefit? I really want the cleaning station with it, if for nothing else, to have a convenient place to charge and dry the shaver. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that the vortex station has a fan and a small heating element that both help with drying. Do you know if the new cleaning station has both? Right now, I’m leaning towards keeping the Arc4 or getting the first gen Arc5 and swapping out the foil with the newest Arc5 foil with the comfort rollers down the line but interested in your thoughts. Thanks!

    1. Ovidiu Nicolae Post author

      Hi Joe,

      Given the fact that you are satisfied with the performance of your ES-LA93-K my first suggestion would be to keep it. However, the other options are also appealing in this particular situation, mostly because of the deals you can get on the other shavers.

      I personally didn’t notice any major benefits from the second vibrating motor fitted to the ES-LA93-K/ES-LA63-S. I have other Arc 4 shavers that lack this feature and I honestly didn’t see a major improvement. Yes, I do shave every other day so my bead is pretty short, but I still wouldn’t consider it a must have feature.

      The Arc 5 has one extra blade and that’s pretty overkill, but the overall size of the head is not a whole lot bigger compared to the ES-LA93-K and I think you’ll feel right at home with it coming from an Arc 4. It could be just placebo, but I do get a slightly closer and faster shave with an Arc 5, be it first or second gen.

      As far as I know, the newer cleaning stations from Panasonic like the one included with the ES-LV95-S don’t have the heating element and only use a fan to dry the shaving head.

      The new shaving head (foils+inner blades) of the latest Arc 5 is still obscenely expensive, but the price will likely go down as time passes. The fact that you can use it with the first gen Arc 5 is also a plus.

      All things considered, I think that I would actually opt for a first gen Arc 5 if I could get it for the same price as the ES-LA93-K. But that’s really up to you, these are simply the reasons why I would do it.

      Hope this helps.

  4. Howard E Nelson

    I have a ES-LA63 shaver and just a few days ago, an icon on the screen that shows the shaver head surrounded by a circle formed by 2 180° arrows. Can you inform me about what the shaver is indicating? Please advise. Thanks.

    1. Ovidiu Nicolae Post author

      Hi Howard,

      That’s the indicator that signals when to replace the foils and, if necessary, the inner blades. It usually appears once a year, but it depends on how often you use your shaver. You can reset it by pressing and holding the ON/OFF button for 30 seconds. Also, you should replace the foils/blades when the shaver is not performing as it should, so you can ignore the indicator if that’s not the case with your shaver.

    1. Ovidiu Nicolae Post author

      Thank you for your comment, Mike. That’s awesome! Enjoy your Arc 4, it’s really a great and underrated shaver.

  5. Peter

    I have a ES-LA93 shaver and just a few days ago, an icon on the screen that shows the shaver head surrounded by a circle formed by 2 180° arrows. Can you inform me about what the shaver is indicating? Please advise. Thanks.

    1. Ovidiu Nicolae Post author

      Hi Peter,

      That would be the reminder to replace the foil/blades. If your shaver still works well, you should ignore it and reset it by pressing and holding the power button for more than 30 seconds.

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In this episode of the ShiftShapers Podcast, host and Chief Transformation Strategist David Saltzman chats with Brian Clark to discuss the company’s perspective on Life settlements.

Brian is the Director of Business Development at Reliant Life Shares and he shares details on how companies handle life settlements, from paying out death benefits to undertaking risk to dealing with government regulation.

Brian also shares how individual investors can participate in this market and changing the mindset around life settlements to see the real value it has to those who need it.

What You’ll Learn From this Episode:

  • 02:11 Life settlements: a life insurance company’s perspective
  • 04:52 What investors get
  • 07:34 Insurance company views and risks involved
  • 10:49 Regulation
  • 13:59 For investors: How to access the market
  • 18:36 Common objections: Finding the value of life settlements

03:21 “Now once it’s sold, the investor group is waiting for the death benefit payout and, in our case, we open up investment on fractional basis to investors, individual investors, because historically the buyers of this have been big players like the Warren Buffetts of the world, Blackstone, national pension funds, big banks, etc but what we do is help individual investors participate in this asset class.”

04:08 “And that’s the true diversification that I think an exposure to life settlement investing can bring to investors when they’ve already got stock risk, they’ve already got real estate risk. And in this low-interest-rate environment we find ourselves in, especially now, what choice do you have?”

08:01 “So, in general, my experience has been they don’t love it. However, I think insurance companies certainly can be seen and don’t want to be seen as telling a senior that they can’t access value in a policy above and beyond what the cash render value is because that would end up hurting that senior.”

08:40 “A lot of times, these are illiquid investments so liquidity should be obviously your primary concern when you consider any investment. The time horizon involved, a lot of times we operate with life expectancy estimates between 3 and 8 years, typically not shorter than 2 and not longer than 8 but a person with an 8-year life expectancy certainly could live twice that long or longer and so longevity risk really becomes a primary risk to the investment.”

16:36 “I’m not going to say that a healthy person cannot sell their policy but the younger the person is and the healthier a person is, typically the less they’ll command for being able to sell their policy because, let’s just use 2 extreme examples, if you were going to buy the life insurance policy off of a 24-year-old Olympian who’s in great health and great shape, I mean how long is that person going to live, right?”

17:06 “On the other end of the spectrum, if we somehow knew I had 5 minutes to live and I have a life insurance policy, obviously you might be willing to pay more for that approaching the death benefit value.”

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The best part about photography in Masai Mara is the even light conditions. A slight cloud cover during the Great Wildebeest Migration months makes the light soft and apt for photography. Unlike Indian terrains, the Savannah lights are devoid of any obstructions and as a photographer you hardly miss any details while shooting in these conditions.

Post spending almost 12-13 hours on the field everyday, you hardly get 5-6 hours of light conducive for photography. The noons are normally spent with subjects lazing around in harsh sunlight and in anticipation of some action which may or may not happen on that particular evening. It was some of these noon hours during which I spent some time with some common subjects in Mara to create high-key images over a period of 2 weeks during the Wildebeest Migration of August-September 2013… Experimentation in photography is always great fun as it was in this case as well..

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From Coup D’état to Coup de Grace: The Importance of Thinking About What You Are Thinking About

Haman thought himself into oblivion. Can we do better?

What do you think about?

How you answer that might depend on how comfortable and trusting you are of the person asking. Even so, you might not know what to answer. The human mind is so wonderfully complex that you might be thinking many thoughts at the same time. Some can be easy for you to access, and others more difficult. Sometimes, when you try to answer that question honestly, you can gain insight into who you are, and some things that make you happy, sad, or confused.

If you are not in touch with your thoughts, you can sometimes be hiding keys to who you are from yourself. That doesn’t mean that the thoughts aren’t there, it simply means that you are not allowing yourself to focus on them. Since they are still present in your mind, they might come out at inopportune moments or through your behavior, even if you are not aware of it. That is what happened at one of the critical junctures of the Purim story.

The Midrash (Koheles Rabbah 5:2) illuminates the background of a pivotal story in the Megillah. Mordechai, the Jewish sage and leader, was supposed to be terminated on Passover. Instead, he was paraded victoriously around the city on that day, led by his archenemy and planned assassin, Haman.

Acheshverosh, supreme ruler of the Persian Empire, had had a troubling dream the night before. He envisioned his second in command, Haman, standing above him with a drawn sword, disrobing him from his royal attire, removing his crown, and attempting to kill him. Achashverosh tried to shake the dream but it recurred throughout the night. It was almost morning, and Acheshverosh still struggled with his nightmare.

Haman then entered the royal chamber. He intended to discuss the immediate execution of Mordechai with Achashverosh. Achashverosh sensed that Haman might have had ulterior motives in coming, too. To test Haman’s thinking, Achashverosh asked him to recommend a procedure for honoring a loyal subject. Haman responded that the honoree should wear royal robes. Achashverosh inquired as to which ones. Haman explained that his intent was Achashverosh’s coronation robes. Haman further recommended that the man ride on one of the king’s horses. Achashverosh asked which horse Haman meant. He again responded that he referred to the horse used during coronation.  Haman added that the honoree should wear the royal crown. When Achashverosh heard that, his visage turned angry. He silently decided that the time for Haman’s own end had come. Achashverosh had received proof positive that his sixth sense was correct. Haman was obviously planning a coup.

This narrative is as a powerful declaration as to the role of thought and its interplay with actions. The Midrash comments that wicked people, such as Haman, are governed by their thoughts. In contrast, righteous people have the ability to manage their thinking. The commentaries (see Eitz Yosef ibid.) explain that all people can harbor negative thoughts or feelings. The difference between a person who leads a morally correct life and one who does not is the ability to work through those thoughts productively. Wonderful people can have not-so-wonderful thoughts. A person who wants to meet with success acknowledges those thoughts and addresses them. Perhaps he will decide to be simply cognizant of them and not let them lead him to incorrect actions. Perhaps he will try to change his cognitions. Maybe he will be more conscious of situations that trigger those thoughts. Perhaps he will embrace all of these, or address the thoughts in a different way. The only way to decide how to navigate and address thoughts is to first notice that they are there.

In contrast, Haman was filled with thoughts of aggression, and his persona seemed to have exuded them. Unconsciously, his aura expressed that he was planning to usurp the throne. Achashverosh unknowingly sensed this, and his concerns materialized in his dream. Haman was not clever enough to disguise his negative thoughts and plans. Haman might even have been able to successfully plan his coup if he paid attention to what he was thinking and bifurcated his thoughts from his actions. Instead, he let his thoughts and desires influence his speech and behavior, and gave himself away to the King.

Sometimes, the difference between people that thrive and people that dive is not the thoughts that they have, but how they deal with them. The more you are in touch with the layers of thoughts in your mind, the more you might be able to discover and understand yourself. This can lead to a more fulfilling and successful life, which is something to celebrate, not just on Purim, but throughout the year!

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  1. How does your discussion here relate to the extra drinking of wine on Purim that may enable people to access deep thoughts within themselves of which they may otherwise not normally be aware but more often prevents them from masking and/or managing their negative thoughts?

    1. Rabbi Koenigsberg, thank you for your wonderful addition. You are highlighting a great extension of this point. The idea of drinking more than one usually does – when done in an appropriate fashion – enables a person to be in touch with deeper levels of his psyche, enabling him to be his own Megillas Esther – which can be translated as “revealing the hidden” – of one’s self and one’s Divine connection. א גאנץ יאהר פריילאך זאל מן זיין. כל טוב!

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Rapid Creek – In town continues to fish great, with fish coming to net with a variety of techniques. Nymphing, Dries, small streamers, and skittering crane flies and caddis in the evening have all been producing fish! Nymphing San Juans has been a great way to tempt some of the bigger fish out of the deeper lies as well. Below Pactola has been fishing better than previously, with the increased flows. Fish have been eating nymphs, with Tungsten Split Case BWO’s and PMD’s producing well. Big Terrestrials are getting some of our biggest fish lately, with Chubby ETs, Grand Hoppers, and Big Secrets being taken by many fish. The PMD and BWO hatch has been great also, even though it is sporadic throughout the day. SIlver City has been fishing alright, but those wanting to fish upper Rapid should stick to the higher stretches near Rochford. General attractor dries such as Stimulators and Klinkhamers have been working well, and UV Czechs and Psychos are getting them under the surface. Overall, Rapid is fishing great throughout it’s entirety!

Spearfish Creek – Great nymphing! Many fish are being caught using Tenkara techniques still, with most of them being in the faster water and pockets, where Tenkara really shines. Good flies are UV Czechs, North Forks, Tung Teasers, San Juans, G-String Worms, and Tungsten Trappers. Terrestrials are also working in the canyon, with smaller Grands and other assorted hoppers producing well, as well as beetles, ants, and crickets. In town is also fishing excellent, with a lot of the same patterns. The main thing to keep in mind in Spearfish is to not be afraid to change your depth and weight, if you aren’t getting down to the fish, they can’t eat your flies. Some of the outer stretches of Spearfish have also been fishing great, if you can get permission to fish them.

Crow Creek – Fishing well with assorted terrestrials and streamers. One of your best bets for big fish, however, it isn’t easy fishing by any stretch.

Box Elder – Great Brookie fishing! Anywhere from Nemo upstream has been pumping out good numbers of wild Brook Trout. Not a lot of big fish, but a ton of beautiful 6-12″ fish!

Lakes – Canyon Lake has been giving up some impressively large fish lately, and on a regular basis. Streamers and sink tips are the key, with Kreelexes, Sculpzillas, Buggers, Bighorn Buggers, Mini Leeches, and Home Invaders bringing home the bacon. Great shot for big fish, and only a five minute drive from the shop.

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As delivery system reform experts puzzle over what makes accountable care organizations successful, they might want to pay more attention to the physicians in those organizations, suggests a study published Monday in Health Affairs.

The study found significant physician churn from year to year, as well as an uneven distribution of patients among physicians in one Medicare Pioneer ACO. The results raised questions about the structure of ACOs—a payment model touted by many and supported by the CMS—and their ability to achieve the goals of lowering costs while improving quality.

“Physicians really are the crux of the ACO itself,” said Dr. John Hsu, the lead author of the study and the director of the clinical economics and policy analysis program at the Mongan Institute of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. “It’s really important to look to see how things are actually working, and what are the areas of concern and how we might be able to anticipate potential problems that could arise downstream and head them off.”

Hsu and his co-authors examined Boston-based Partners HealthCare System—Mass General is part of Partners HealthCare—which had a Medicare Pioneer ACO that covered more than 82,000 beneficiaries during its initial three-year contract from 2012 to 2014. They looked at beneficiary distribution across physicians and changes in physicians by year, and what they found surprised them.

On average, ACO beneficiaries made up less than 5% of a doctor’s patients, which in turn meant that the financial risk imposed by the ACO contract was unlikely to have a significant effect on physician behavior. The researchers described this phenomenon as a “dilution” of ACO incentives.

The researchers also found that the sickest and most expensive beneficiaries were concentrated among a minority of physicians, while the majority of physicians saw ACO beneficiaries with modest costs.

This distribution could, theoretically, give ACOs the opportunity to cherry-pick patients by selecting only certain physicians each year. It was, the authors wrote, “a relatively simple mechanism to ‘game’ the risk pool.”

That was not the situation with Partners HealthCare, Hsu said. The ACO was interested mainly in expanding its reach and encouraging physicians to participate—not in getting them to leave. But at the time the ACO had relatively modest financial incentives and was performing well.

“When incentives are higher, and/or the ACO is performing less well … this would be an easy mechanism to really dramatically influence the patient population,” Hsu said. “The key point is that the physician played a central role,” because a physician’s participation in an ACO can heavily influence its financial and quality outcomes, he added.

The researchers discovered significant turnover among physicians participating in the ACO. When the researchers tracked 748 primary-care physicians over the three years of the contract, it turned out that just 392 of them, or 52%, were affiliated with the ACO for the entirety of the contract. They also found that the mean number of ACO beneficiaries per physician was 70—less than 5% of the 1,700 total patients a physician saw on average.

“This limited ACO penetration at the physician level could mitigate the ACO’s potential to achieve its financial targets,” the researchers wrote. A more effective approach to reduce spending might be adopting a system-level approach, rather than expecting physicians to change practice patterns for a tiny minority of their patients. Or, ACOs could aim to be more efficient in driving change by concentrating more beneficiaries among fewer physicians, they suggested.

A major limitation of the study was that it looked at just one Pioneer ACO in one market— Medicare. Its findings, the researchers warned, were not necessarily applicable to other ACOs or even other Pioneer ACOs. But given the fact that Partners HealthCare was operating one of the country’s more mature ACOs during the period studied, the researchers suggested that their findings did not bode well for other ACOs, where turnover might be even greater.

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New Video: Muslim vs Muslim Fan Mail!

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I got a message on YouTube the other day from yet another Muslim man “warning” me that I’m going to get my throat slit for saying that we have the freedom to draw pictures even if they offend someone. I’m so tired of these messages, in which the sender pretends to not be the one who wants me dead but can’t hide his joy at the idea of someone else doing his dirty work. I wrote back to tell him the he should grow a pair of testicles and either come try to kill me himself or shut the eff up.

I mean seriously, I think this just says so much about kids today. It used to be back in the good ol’ days that if someone made fun of your religion and your god said they deserved to die, you killed them yourself.

But all I ever get are these emails from Christians and Muslims “warning” me. Warning me that someone else is going to rape me. That someone else is going to slit my throat. That someone else is going to send me to the fiery depths of hell for all eternity. Kids today are so lazy.

So I was going to make this video all about people’s opposing desires: a desire to see something terrible happen to a person they hate and an equal and opposite desire to be kind and humane. But then I got this other message from another Muslim named Habib, and it’s the best response to those Muslims who are sending me their faux death threats over my freedom of speech videos:

Honestly, I don’t know how you repeatedly bring yourself to dignify the idiotic comments your videos receive, and I am so, so embarrassed on behalf of my co-religionists for their disgraceful and quite frankly horrifying comments. It is a sad, sad thing that this virtue – the rising above of the ignorance of others and the dignified, objective and articulate positing of valid arguments that should be so promoted by the spirit of learning set forth in Islam – is best and most visibly practiced in this situation by an atheist.

And let me say I have absolutely no problem with atheism. I bristle at atheists who promote their views without an understanding of logic, premises and conclusions and so forth, but no more or less than I bristle at so-called believers who wouldn’t know a logical argument for their own faith if it hit them with a truck.

However, and when I can remember to be mature about it, I wouldn’t have either of them, or you, or, unfortunately, my brothers and sisters who so disgraced themselves with their posts in response to your video, silenced for the world.

Yes, sometimes I feel an instinctive bristling when I hear what some people say about Islam. But a) it is their right to say what they will and b) are we not giving them mountains upon mountains of fuel for the fire?

Habib went on to say that he serves in the US Army and is proud to defend freedom of speech and freedom of religion.

So there you go, extremist Muslims who want me to die. There’s a fellow Muslim who probably disagrees with me on a whole lot of important issues, but who has the intelligence and maturity to discuss rather than threaten. And you should be damned grateful for people like him, too, because it’s people like him who will encourage non-Muslims to believe that your religion isn’t a death cult full of hopeless, brainless barbarians. Unless that’s the look you were going for, in which case I’ll let Habib know that you’ll be sending your cowardly threats to him, as well.

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  1. As a “cultural” Muslim I think I have some insight as to why Muslims react so strongly against insults to Islam. My culture (I am from Pakistan) deeply intertwines religion with history, culture, country and identity and any attack on Islam is viewed as a personal attack against us, our families, and our cultural practices. I think thatâ€™s also why you find moderate and non-practicing Muslims who feel that drawing the prophet is a horrible offense resembling a hate crime rather than a practice in freedom of speech. I don’t think it is a stretch to say that the anger that Muslims feel about cartoons of the prophet is comparable to the anger anyone would feel about someone drawing a humiliating and degrading picture of a loved one. Given that the legal system (rightfully) wouldnâ€™t classify drawing cartoons as a hate crime, the frustration that an already â€œotheredâ€ Muslim community feels is intensified. I know that none of this makes the threats that you or anyone else has received okay but I thought it was worth pointing out.

  2. That threatening YT email you got was the funniest thing I have read in days. I couldn’t help but read it to the tune of Britney Spears’ “I’m a slaaaaaave for you”. I’ve never seen someone, apparently without the slightest hint of irony, describe themselves as “happily brainwashed”. Quite remarkable.

  3. Thanks for explaining that, Hena. One of the most important parts of skepticism is understanding the thought process that leads to irrational beliefs, so it’s good to have your perspective on why people think this way. The question is now, what do we do about it? In the case of, for example, drawing Muhammed, I’d recommend making it clear in doing so that you draw him to protest those who would infringe on your freedom to do so. At every turn, it’s important to clarify that you’re against Muslims forcing you to obey their religion’s laws, and not against them following their own beliefs – ie., you would never force a Muslim to draw Muhammed if s/he didn’t want to.

    The problem that this effort often seems to face is that efforts like Draw Muhammed Day get joined by many people who do it out of sheer bigotry against Muslims. When they draw Muhammed, it is indeed meant as an insult to Muslim cultures. We have to do whatever we can to speak out against these people and separate ourselves from them. Perhaps commit an offense against Christianity alongside a picture of Muhammed? For example:

    This is Muhammed (the prophet, not Ali): :)
    I, the artist of the above smilie of the prophet, deny the holy spirit and believe that communion wafers are just bread. And if you believe your god is everywhere, I’m tickling him right now.

  4. It’s unfortunate that the craziest members of any group (Christians, Muslims, Atheists, Feminists) are also the loudest and the ones people remember. It’s very annoying when people assume I’m bitter, angry and intolerant because I’m an atheist. Or assume I’m an idealistic transvestite bent on exterminating all men because I’m a feminist.

    Therefore, I sympathize with Christians who feel a bit alienated by the way they are depicted on this as well as other skeptical sites. (I’m looking at you PZ.)

    I also sympathize, to a infinitely larger extent, with the majority of Muslims who are terrified by the way they are talked about in the main stream media. From listening to the news you’d think any Muslim is liable, at any given moment, with absolutely no warning, to whip out a box cutter or a self destruct bomb.

  5. Rebecca,

    You maybe guilty wishful thinking here. Its possible that the individuals who told you they wanted you dead, didn’t try to kill you because of a conscious, but because they knew that they could end up being severely punished, if and when the authorities learned what they did. It may not have been a conscious at all, just fear of being caught.

  6. Infophile, I like the idea of committing an offense across the board. I think that would at least remove the argument that this particular act of blasphemy is an act of bigotry. In addition, supporting secular charities in those regions of the world most dominated by Muslims would probably accentuate the idea that westerners and secularists are not against the Muslim people.

  7. And let me say I have absolutely no problem with atheism. I bristle at atheists who promote their views without an understanding of logic, premises and conclusions and so forth, but no more or less than I bristle at so-called believers who wouldnâ€™t know a logical argument for their own faith if it hit them with a truck.

    Wow! I think, based on the encounters I’ve had with some of the “New Atheists”, that it didn’t matter to them what hateful lies you told to promote atheism, or what other prejudices you have as long as you shun religion. That’s all they seem to care about, bashing religion even when there is no good reason to do so. I got so angry about it that I am now a firm opponent of “New Atheism”.

    As for the Muslims who make death threats (and those ARE death threats, Rebecca, however cloaked they may be), I have a blog entry about them too:

  8. Hena,

    No matter what, any criticism is Islam will be regarded as bigotry by some Muslims, and even maybe some oversensitive non Muslims. The idea that Draw Muhammad day, for example, was an act of bigotry is absurd. It was a response to the previously successful ( and to some degree unfortunately, still successful death threats, that were meant to silence all criticism of their religion. Muslims need to be shown, that they will get no special treatment, and that in the end death threats can’t stop criticism.

    As for the idea that supporting secular charities operating in Islamic countries, will probably accentuate the idea that Westerners are not enemies of Muslims, we have good reason to doubt that it will be very effective. Just look at how Palestinian children are raised, and the mothers who see no greater honor than having one of their sons become a suicide bomber and die for the cause. Also, some former Muslims talk about how they were taught to blindly hate unbelievers no matter what, and than when they chose to reject Islam, they feared for their lives, because large numbers of Muslims still take Sharia’s apostasy laws very seriously. Some famous former Muslims, even have armed body guards to protect themselves, from people who have the faith, they once did. Large numbers of Muslims who live in the west still not only think its okay to threaten those that criticize their faith, but believe they have a duty to do so, regardless of the fact that many in their host countries had been nice to Muslims in general.

    Of course not all Muslims are hate filled, Sharia loving Jihadists bent on forcing Conversion Submission, or Death, on the entire world, but I think that evidence suggests that large numbers of them are. Look at Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Afghanistan, even after the Taliban were thrown out of power.

  9. Damian, it is important to note that the countries you mentioned all have many other reasons to hate the Western world beyond simply drawing offensive cartoons. A legacy of colonialism has left them crippled and neo colonialism, wars, occupations etc. ensures that they stay that way. Considering the situation, Iâ€™m not surprised that they view offences to Islam as a kick in the teeth from the playground bully.

  10. Considering the situation, Iâ€™m not surprised that they view offences to Islam as a kick in the teeth from the playground bully.

    But it was NOT about that and never has been. It was always about non-Muslims claiming the right to criticize Islam and stop walking on eggshells regarding issues with Islam that are seen as evil or stupid.

  11. Hena,

    Its not just about the cartoons really, but their culture in general. I wasn’t blaming their hatred of the west on us drawing cartoons of the prophet. There are things in the Koran that say you can’t draw Mohammad or Criticize Islam, by the way.

    Also there are Muslim countries that have declared war on non Muslim countries that are not western countries at all, such as the Thai Jihad. This can’t have anything to do with western colonialism, since Thailand isn’t a western nation, and they never had colonies in any Islamic country.

    Islamic Crusades 4: Lessons From the Thai Jihad

    Can you explain all this if all their hatred is due to things like Western Colonialism? I also have other objections as well.

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It’s funny how your perception of the music released during any given period of time can change from moment to moment. 2009 seemed like a bumper year for music. There were many new bands to discover and other that simply hadn’t been listened to before. At the end of the year there were spoils aplenty to choose from.

On initial reflection, great music in 2010 has seemed a little harder to come by. The year certainly hadn’t felt like the series of epiphanies experienced in 2009. Nevertheless, a trawl through the memory banks demonstrates that there is still plenty that is worthy of note.

So although a little later than your favourite music magazines, sites and blogs, here are Skin Back Alley’s favourites in all their glory. No voting system. No points scoring. Just a list of our most listened to albums of 2010.

1. Flamingo, Brandon Flowers
2. Heaven Is Whenever, The Hold Steady
3. Treats, Sleigh Bells
4. American Slang, The Gaslight Anthem
5. Have One On Me, Joanna Newsom
6. Acolyte, Delphic
7. The Final Frontier, Iron Maiden
8. Archandroid, Janelle Monae
9. The Drums, The Drums
10. Lights, Ellie Goulding
11. The Boxer, Kele
12. Li(f)e, Sage Francis
13. Loud, Rihanna
14. Infinite Arms, Band Of Horses
15. Sea Of Cowards, The Dead Weather
16. Plastic Beach, Gorillaz
17. Surfing The Void, Klaxons
18. Hidden, These New Puritans
19. Crystal Castles, Crystal Castles
20. The Optimist, New Young Pony Club
21. Are The Roaring Night, The Besnard Lakes
22. Odd Blood, Yeasayer
23. High Violet, The National
24. Quarantine The Past, Pavement
25. Come Around Sundown, Kings Of Leon

Those who know the prejudices of this site well will be asking “What? In a year when Bruce Springsteen released an album it doesn’t feature in your favourites?” Well, no. It doesn’t. The Promise may have been the mother load for fans, but it didn’t completely capture the imagination this year. But there is much to admire therein.

Honourable mentions must also go to Relayted by Gayngs and This Is Happening by LCD Soundsystem that find themselves just outside of the top 25. Others have been enjoyed but haven’t lodged themselves in the consciousness in quite the same way.

Disagree with us? Want to mention your own favourite or list of loved albums? Let us know what you’re thinking by commenting or getting in touch via e-mail. 2011 is shaping up nicely. See you here this time next year.

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