It's hot today. Bright sunlight slips cunningly through the Ikea blinds in my living room, making it close to impossible to stay inside. The only air conditioning I have is a fan in the kitchen window; it doesn't do much good unless you're in the kitchen, which is why I'm blogging from the kitchen table. After what has been (so they tell me) a cold and wet July, August appears hell-bent on redeeming the summer. And while I would have appreciated a respite after the heat of China, it's nice to know that we still have another month left before autumn falls.

Attended the wedding of good buddy and Longest Journey composer Bjørn Arve Lagim yesterday, in scenic Kongsberg, and had a fantastic time. The ceremony took place in a centuries-old church, while the reception was held in what used to be the silver smelting works. Recently contracted by Nevrax to write music for their upcoming online RPG Ryzom, he won't be involved with the Dreamfall soundtrack - Morten Sørlie, who was also present at the wedding, has taken over the reins - though I'm positive we'll work together again in the not-too-distant future. In the meantime, best of luck to him and his wife Benedikte!

Today's China picture, a favourite of mine, provides clear and indisputable evidence that Sauron is alive and well and a member of the Communist Party. Yes, this is a real building; a massive high-rise near the People's Square in Shanghai:

Barad-dur, Shanghai.

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