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I've made the statement in the past that lyrics are often the least important thing in symphonic metal - or at least, for the longest time, they were for me. That's not saying I didn't notice bad lyrics or wasn't aware that some symphonic metal could get unbelievably silly or ridiculous, it's just that I didn't tend to mind as much as long as the instrumentation, production, and delivery were able to deliver that epic sweep on their own.
And if I was looking for a band to violently change my mind on this belief, that band would be Epica, an act that I can only describe as the thinking man's brand of symphonic metal. Now for the longest time, I had had a hard time into Epica, mostly because I found the guitar tone chosen on those early albums a little flat and unflattering and Simone Simons to be a talented singer but not particularly engaging behind the microphone, at least early on. And on top of not having a really immediacy to their hooks, I ignored this band for a long time.
But man, once I got past that first album and really started digging into their lyrics, colour me wrong about this band. Epica was not only tackling big enough subject matter to match their massive orchestrations, but also was doing it with intellect, due consideration, and a lot of richly articulated nuance. This was a band that routinely explored religion, politics, philosophy, and mortality, and once they had improved their production and picked a heavier guitar tone, I found myself really getting into the band. That's not saying they don't have problems - I would be lying if I didn't say that Epica didn't get preachy every once and a while, and I still think as a band they haven't quite mastered a killer hook like their contemporaries Nightwish and Within Temptation have, but Mark Jensen and Simone Simons remain strong songwriters and performers, and they're only getting better.
And coming after their 2012 album Requiem For The Indifferent - an album demanding the audience engage in the world and be willing to work together to tackle world-shaking problems and not be divided and unwilling to compromise - I was very interested in their newest album, titled The Quantum Enigma. Now, this isn't the first time that Epica has tackled the topic of quantum physics - or rather, the complete failure of certain parts of society to not recognize that brand of science and how they need to evolve, all framed as a philosophical argument in a romantic relationship - so I was definitely wondering how on earth they'd manage to pull this off twice. So I picked up the album and dug in deep - what did I find?
Well, a bit of a strange album, that's for damn sure. Not a bad one by any stretch - the instrumentation is epic and vibrant and probably the heaviest Epica has ever approached, and the performances are really something special on their own - but lyrically this album is approaching a very complicated subject and while I admire the ambition behind this, I'm not quite sure the band pulls it off. In other words, this is easily Epica's most ambitious album in five years, and while it definitely is worth your time if you're a fan of the band, or hell, even if you're not, I'm not quite sure it's their best.
Let's start with the instrumentation and production, and if you've heard an Epica album, you already know exactly what you're getting going into this album. Huge symphonic arrangements with full backing choirs, potent guitar riffs, and intricate melodies driven from the keyboards, the production on this record is easily the most vibrant it has ever been in capturing both the full orchestral power and the real metal edge. And while I'd prefer a few more quieter moments and a bit more instrumental diversity in the orchestra, I can't deny that with the more technical guitar work and more complex melodies, Epica is only getting better as musicians. What's all the more impressive is that Epica has finally managed to get a firm handle on melody-driven hooks, which easily makes a lot of songs on this album stand out on their own. I won't say the instrumentation is entirely perfect - I do think a few songs could do with a bit of trimming back, especially when we get fewer guitar solos than I'd normally like, and it's hard to ignore the usage of the triggers on the drums, which can get distracting for me - but otherwise, with production this opulent and rich, I have a hard time not loving this music.
It also helps matters that the vocals are pretty damn solid as well. Simone Simons has improved volumes over the course of Epica's career, and she can easily carry the majority of this album - and thus it gets a little exasperating when the backing chorus is brought more to the forefront on this record, often mixed near the same volume is Simons. My only nitpick in the vocals is in Mark Jansen's growled vocals - not that I dislike them in principle or that they don't fit the atmosphere, but that they sound a little less explosively raw in comparison to previous albums. By no means bad, let me stress this, but not quite at the same level of intensity, and considering the screaming has been mostly pared back, I keep thinking the amount of rougher vocals was decreased in favour of the choirs, which to me feels like a bit of a misstep, especially considering this album is easily Epica's heaviest.
But what about those lyrics I spent so much time talking about before? What was that grand concept that Epica was trying to explore? Well, unlike previous albums, it's a lot less defined, and until I really started digging through the lyrics and translating the Latin pieces, I was completely lost. But after several listens I figured it out: this is a record about how the modern human mind deals with concepts it can't possibly understand, the one most referenced on this album being death. And as usual for an Epica album, the band tries to explore every facet of this high concept idea: how to quiet one's mind to attain singular focus in 'The Essence of Silence', how society doesn't want humanity thinking of those bigger questions because it could lead to instability in songs like 'Chemical Insomnia' and 'Natural Corruption', and yet how we must keep trying to tackle these concepts regardless in the title track, 'Sense Without Sanity', and 'Unchain Utopia'. It bears a striking resemblance to themes explored on the most recent Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds album Push The Sky Away, which was my favourite album of last year, and honestly, I really do love how Epica goes for broke tackling a complicated and very difficult to articulate topic.
But here's my problem: it's almost a bit too high-concept, especially considering Epica doesn't really frame the story through a narrative or allegory of some kind - which might have helped, especially considering unknowable, impossible-for-humanity-to-comprehend subjects do have known symbolism and reference points in pop culture. Hell, forget the whole wealth of imagery surrounding dealing with death that humanity has built over millennia, I'm a little surprised that concepts like The Singularity or deeper religious iconography or even Cthullu didn't really appear on this album. And since the songwriting becomes so vaguely sketched at points, it can lead some lyrics to come across as a little cheesy, especially when delivered through a full backing choir. And yeah, this happens all the time in symphonic metal, but it doesn't often happen with Epica given their more serious subject matter - it's just that in their choice of something so high-concept, they force the songs to go broader in their language. But that's a minor problem in comparison with the big issue with such a high concept premise: in that outside of terrific delivery and presentation, it's a little hard to build a solid emotional connection to this material because it doesn't feel as grounded in human drama. And since the presentation is so bold and epic, I can't help but feel a little distant from this record emotionally. I dig the intellectual challenge of these lyrics, but they don't quite connect with me on a deeper level in comparison with the instrumentation.
Look, you all know I'm going to recommend this album: as smart symphonic metal comes this year, it doesn't get much better than Epica's The Quantum Enigma. It's a gloriously presented, excellently produced, very stimulating album to listen through and analyze and think about, and on that level it's getting a solid 8/10. But make no mistake, this album is ambitious almost to the point of hubris, and if it had just managed to land the human drama more effectively, I would adore this album. As it is, The Quantum Enigma definitely lives up to the last word in its title, and if you're looking for a lyrical challenge accompanied by some kickass music, pick this up - you won't regret it.


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CentriLogic, a provider of cloud computing, managed hosting, and data center solutions, has announced that Cookie Jar Entertainment, one of the world's leading creators, producers and marketers of animated and live-action programming, is the first customer to "go live" on its newly launched U.S.-based infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) cloud. Cookie Jar Entertainment recently successfully completed an initial pilot with CentriLogic, and is now in the process of making the final transition for its consumer websites to the on-demand cloud service.
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Ageless Derma is a California brand founded by Dr. Farid Mostamand. They sell skin care products, mineral makeup and they even have a medical spa! As most of you know, I am a makeup junkie. I am always happy to try and review new products. Ageless Derma sent me their Pressed Mineral Blush in Sherry. Ageless Derma Pressed Mineral Blush is 100% natural and high in pigment to create subtle hues for a more youthful look.
This color is gorgeous and perfect for my paler skin tone. This was my first time trying a pressed mineral blush. I was amazed with how smooth this blush was. I used a Kabuki brush to apply it. When I initially used the blush I pressed down a little hard with my brush because I normally have to do so with other blushes I have. I ended up with way too much blush on the brush. For this pressed mineral blush you only need to faintly sweep your brush over it to get the perfect amount of color. I love it! This container is going to last me for a long time.
Here is the blush along with my other makeup before an event earlier this week:
I love how it brings out my cheek bones and my faint dimples (which you can't really see in this picture). It adds the perfect amount of color back into my cheeks (after my BB Cream smoothed out my imperfections) and completes my look. I have not been wearing blush much, but I am going to start now that I own some Ageless Derma Pressed Mineral Blush.*I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
Ageless Derma Pressed Mineral Blush is $25 and for sale on the Ageless Derma website.
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Robyn Almodovar
Winner of Food Network's CHOPPED and Cut Throat Kitchen, Staten Island native and Florida resident Chef Robyn Almodovar knows how to give you "A Party in Your Mouth". With a half Puerto Rican, half Italian background, Almodovar's childhood was filled with culture, vibrancy and a deeply ingrained passion for food. By age three, Almodovar was rolling meatballs alongside her grandmother for Sunday's Gravy. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, Almovodar's diverse career has ranged from executive chef of a 172' yacht on the high seas to South Florida restaurants including The Forge, Danny Devito's Devito South Beach, and the Royal Palm Hotel. Casted for FOX's Hell's Kitchen Season 10, Almovodar finished as a Top Finalist. In 2011, Almodovar purchased a 24' food truck and founded "Palate Party", a fresh, mobile café that utilizes locally sourced ingredients. Palate Party was the first female-owned food truck in South Florida with a stage on top for live entertainment. In 2013 Miami New Times voted Palate Party as the Best Food Truck in Miami and in 2014 Almodovar served as judge for Food Network's Food Truck Face Off. Welcome to the Virgin Islands, Chef Robyn!
Negust Kaza
Chef Negust is a celebrated award winning former member of the Virgin Islands Olympic Culinary Team, who has spent over a decade learning from and working with gold standard chefs like Todd Grey and Govind Armstrong. With a heritage that spans from Portugal, to Trinidad, to Brooklyn, and finally to St. Croix for the last 15 years, Chef Negust Kaza is quite at home creating dishes with flavors of the island while targeting the key ingredients that will provide the daily nutrients for a complete healthy body. Chef Negust's passion for food anthropology has developed into his most recent project Kaza House, where he explores his creative side through a myriad of unique projects that allow him to not only bring exquisite original recipes to the public, but also educate and promote Health and Wellness to families across the island.
Julius Jackson
Julius Jackson is a chef, boxer, author and Olympian. He has been featured on Cooking Channel's Beach Bites with Katie Lee and Food Network's The Kitchen and the Telemundo series, El Cesar. Chef Julius developed "The Chef's Cooking Lab," an interactive event where Julius demonstrates his recipes and cooking techniques. Julius' first cookbook, My Modern Caribbean Kitchen: 70 Fresh Takes on Island Favorites, will be published July 2018. He specializes in Caribbean, Italian, and French cuisine and a fusion of all three. Julius is the Head Chef/Manager at My Brother's Workshop Bakery & Cafe, a non-profit training program for at-risk youth.
Michael Ferraro
Michael Ferraro's culinary career was inspired by his Southern Italian parents and their love and respect for quality and tradition. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America at age 20, Ferraro's culinary repertoire flourished during an internship under Chef Waldy Malouf at Beacon Restaurant, followed by Jean-Georges' Mercer Kitchen as Chef de Partie. He proceeded to New York City's famed 5-star, 5-diamond Four Seasons Hotel where he served as Chef Tournant. It was there where he extended his skills to all outlets of the hotel, landing him at its fine dining restaurant, Fifty Seven Fifty Seven. In 2008, Ferraro took over the kitchen at the SoHo restaurant Delicatessen, moving quickly to open macbar in the fall of 2009, a restaurant fully dedicated to gourmet macaroni & cheese. A member of Zagat's inaugural class of "30 Under 30" , Ferraro has since established himself as an authority within the culinary industry and has been featured on many national TV networks such as CBS, ABC, NBC, VH1, WPIX, Travel Channel, Iron Chef America and Chopped on Food Network, and the Cooking Channel. Chef Ferraro has also appeared as a judge on Food Network's Beat Bobby Flay, as well as a reoccurring Chef Expert alongside Jon Taffer on Spike TV's hit series Bar Rescue. Ferraro works with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Savor Health and Celgene on their initiative Cooking. Comfort. Care., a program to provide nutritional resources, tips and recipes for the caregivers and patients dealing with the disease.


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Oklahoma Personal Injury Lawyers
William D. Perrine
William D. Perrine is an experienced trial attorney. Mr. Perrine is one of the founding Owner-Members of Perrine, Redemann, Berry, Taylor & Sloan, PLLC, which formed in 2002. Some of his major trials include defense of Product Liability, Professional Liability, Bad Faith, and Damage Suits. Mr....
Tulsa, Oklahoma
(918) 382-1400
Whitney E. Buergler
For over 10 years, Ms. Buergler has focused her practice on the defense of health care litigation, primarily in the areas of birth-related injury and fetal maternal health. She has also represented hospitals, nurses and allied health care professionals in district court medical liability actions...
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
(405) 232-4633
Venessa Bentwood
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:Private practice attorney from 1997-2008.Joined Musser, Kouri, Bentwood & Grant in 2008.EDUCATION:Juris Doctor Degree, University of Oklahoma Law School, 1997.Bachelor of Arts Degree, Simmons College, Boston, Massachusetts, 1993...
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
(405) 840-4357
Toby McKinstry
Toby McKinstry is an experienced trial lawyer in a broad range of civil litigation, including contract and business disputes, energy and oil and gas matters, personal injury, product liability and franchise disputes. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants before state and federal courts and...
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
(405) 606-3350
Timothy E. Lurtz
Mr. Lurtz was born in Garden City, Kansas, in 1964. He grew up in Del City, Oklahoma graduating from Del City High School in 1983.He's been an associate of Collins, Zorn, & Wagner since 2005...
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
(405) 694-4459
T. Luke Abel
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:Joined Abel Law Firm, 2006Interned with Abel Law Firm, 2004-2006Admitted to Practice in: All Oklahoma trial and appellate courts, U.S. District Courts for the Western, Eastern and Northern Districts of Oklahoma, U.S. Tenth Circuit Court of AppealsEDUCATION:Juris Doctor...
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
(405) 239-7046
Stratton Taylor
Stratton Taylor is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association and is also admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, United States District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Oklahoma. Taylor earned his...
Claremore, Oklahoma
(918) 343-4100
Steven J. Johnson
Mr. Johnson concentrates his practice in general civil litigation, with a primary emphasis on the defense of health care providers, including hospitals; nursing and assisted living facilities; ICF/IID facilities; long-term care pharmacies; physicians; nurses; and other allied professionals in the...
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
(405) 232-4633
Steven E. Clark
Managing Partner
Steven knows how hard these cases can be - when you or a loved one is seriously harmed during a medical procedure due to a doctor's negligence, the effects can be devastating. He knows that every case he works on, he helps families find closure and holds hospitals accountable for reckless behavior;...
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
(405) 835-2903
Stephen L. Geries
Steve began his practice with Collins, Zorn & Wagner, P.C. in 2003.Education:West Texas A&M University, (B.S. Criminal Justice, 1993)Amarillo College, Member: Alpha Beta GammaAmarillo College, Peace Officer Academy (1995)Oklahoma City University, (M.B.A. with honors, 2001)Member: Delta Mu...
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
(405) 694-4459
Stephen Wilkerson
Of Counsel
Stephen C. Wilkerson, born Holdenville, OK was admitted to the bar, 1974 in Oklahoma, also admitted to practice before U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit; U. S. District Court, Northern, Eastern and Western Districts of Oklahoma. Preparatory education: University of Oklahoma...
Tulsa, Oklahoma
(918) 583-7129
Stan Koop
Memberships and Affiliations:Admitted to Bar, State of Oklahoma (1996)Admitted to United States District Court, Western, Eastern and Northern DistrictsOklahoma Bar AssociationCleveland County Bar AssociationOklahoma County Bar AssociationDefense Research InstituteOklahoma Association of Defense...
Stacey S. Chubbuck
Memberships and Affiliations:Admitted to Bar, State of Oklahoma (2009)Admitted in the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of OklahomaAdmitted in the U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth CircuitOklahoma Bar...
Sidney A. Musser, JR.
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:Founded Abel, Musser, Sokolosky & Clark in 1976.Has practiced law in Oklahoma for more than 30 years.Admitted to Colorado Bar.Co-founded A Bricktown Law Firm, Musser, Kouri & Grant in 2006.EDUCATION:Juris Doctor Degree, University of Oklahoma Law School, 1969.Bachelor of...
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
(405) 840-4357
Shawn E. Arnold
Memberships and Affiliations:Admitted to bar, Oklahoma (1987), Vermont (1988)Oklahoma County, Cleveland County and Oklahoma Bar AssociationsMember, sections on Civil Procedure, Evidence, and Bench and Bar Committees2014 Best Lawyers in America2014 Super Lawyers Top 50 Defense CounselEducation and...
Sean E. Manning
Of Counsel
Sean E. Manning is a civil litigation attorney born September 10, 1969 and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, but now lives with his family in Jenks. He is a graduate of the University of Tulsa College of law and holds a Certificate in Comparative & International Law. Mr. Manning graduated with the...
Tulsa, Oklahoma
(918) 293-1122
Robert J. Winter
Mr. Winter has been affiliated with Pray Walker since 1992 and has focused on trials of civil disputes. Mr. Winter's practice began with the defense of personal injury and product liability lawsuits, but has grown to include handling cases involving business fraud and interference, breaches of...
Tulsa, Oklahoma
(918) 581-5523
Robert D. James
Rob James is a litigator with a practice widely ranging from complex commercial and contract litigation to tort and products liability litigation. He also provides insurance and risk management consultation and representation to insurance companies, rental car companies and other business insureds...
Tulsa, Oklahoma
(479) 582-5711
Richard Harris
Of Counsel
Richard Harris represents commercial and personal lines insurers, as well as construction firms and building owners in all phases of litigation, including jury trials, arbitration, appellate advocacy, and coverage analysis. His focus includes bad faith litigation, construction contracts, products...
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
(405) 232-0621
Mr. Lemonik was born in New York, New York March 6, 1954. He was admitted to the Michigan Bar in 1980 and to the Oklahoma Bar in 1990. His practice is concentrated in the area of workers' compensation and insurance defense. Mr. Lemonik is rated BV by Martindale-Hubbell...
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
(405) 605-9000
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Bow Window Treatments in South Burlington, VT
One of the key features of bow windows is the plentiful natural light and grace they bring with them. They create dimension and add style both inside and outside your home. But, bow windows and their angles can create some complex situations for decorating. However, there are a number of resources you can consult for inspiration. Bow window treatments can be a unique focal point for your home, so why not make the most of the space bow windows create? Here are some ideas to take your bow windows to the next level:
Install a Curved Curtain Rod
One simple solution is adding a curved curtain rod. Not only does it create a sophisticated look, but opens other doors for creativity when it comes to what will hang from it. Curved curtain rods deliver flexibility and convenience as they offer a variety of options to match your style.
Feature Floor Length Curtains
Adding curtains to your bow windows can practically create an entirely new room for your home. Breaking apart the space from the rest of the room enables a pleasant, private area for reading, napping, or just enjoying a few quiet minutes to yourself. The most wonderful part is that these also get rid of the need for other blinds, shades or drapes.
Add Curtain Panels
Curtain panels are another good bow window treatment option because they provide so much adaptability. They allow you to create the ideal setting by blocking light or ushering light in to set the mood you have in mind. For another nice touch, you can have different colors or patterns on your curtain panels to draw inspiration from other rooms of your home.
There's no reason to stress over bow window treatments. Because they offer such distinction and personal space, you're able to truly make the area a special place. If you're looking for more bow window treatment style options, or you'd like to add or replace bow windows in your home, come to the Pella Window and Door Showroom in South Burlington or give us a call at (802) 557-0429.


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Evening of Hope Gala in Los Angeles
FOCOS will co-host the 4th annual Evening of Hope event in Los Angeles, CA. The event is sponsored by La Loggia owners Margarita Manduley and Frank Leon. Tickets for the event are now available. For more information, please contact us by phone 212 308-7731 or email.


text: Well, we had an awesome week in Maine, and driving back with Karl and his bass in the little Protege, I realized how much more I appreciated each individual in our group after rehearsing, brainstorming, eating, swimming, living, and spending every day and night of the week together. There's something unbeatable about seeing so many sides of each personality in such a concentrated time. More of a sense of the whole person emerges in my mind each time I think of them. This morning I sent out our rehearsal and concert schedule which we labored over so much on our last day, and it's really a lot. A lot of rehearsing, a lot of work, and a lot more time together. So it's good we love each other! I'm totally excited by the momentum that's gathering inside and out of the group. We were able to get a lot rolling last week, but the action is all really starting now. Here we go!


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I love having scripture verses around my home, so I made these printable ornaments/signs for the Christmas tree. You can print them on cardstock or plain white computer paper (that's what I did). =)
Here are the supplies you need:
~ Printable PDF in 3 different fonts of 4 verses in Luke
- Block Font (2 pages)
- Script Font (2 pages)
- Fun Starry Font (2 pages)
~Scissors or decorative pinking shears
~Hole punch
~Ribbon or yarn
-cut around the verse with decorative pinking shears or standard scissors
-find the two circle drawings at the top of the verse and cut them out with your hole punch
-cut ribbon to desired length and thread through holes, tying a knot to form a loop (2 ribbons per sign).
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This lovely and mysterious ambient CD is the ideal soundtrack to a Kubrick-esque space journey, and the intense visuals this one instills make it a must-hear for fans of dark and cinematic electronic music. Beginning with the suspended animation sleep of "In Transit" and "Homesick", the crew then awakens to some startling visions of distant worlds in transformation. Confusion arises with the chaotic "Dark Planet", which seems to cause some distress, as heart-rate increases and otherworldly sounds envelop the cabin. "Terrorform" and especially "Firemountain" are dark visions of what may be a distant world sustaining a violent disturbance. Could it be natural, or ??. Regardless, "Newmoonrise" sees a new beginning, as deep drones and reverberations bring a peaceful conclusion to the day's tumult. "Waiting For The Sun" brings an even more hopeful ending to this incredible sojourn. "Dark Planet" is a memorable and evocative collection of thematic instrumental pieces that sparkle with just the right balance of light and dark hues. Fully recommended. (Cohort Records)
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Saturday, January 30, 2010
'kirchenkampf' - "Dark Planet" CD
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Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Rock-Afire Explosion covers Arcade Fire!
Okay, so a lot of people may be too young to remember Showbiz Pizza, which was basically a precursor to kid-friendly party/pizza joint Chuck E. Cheese. These massive animatronic figures, known as the Rock-Afire Explosion, were programmed to play music in the restaurants. Well, it seems the characters have survived and there are die-hard fans who are keeping the band going, programming them with modern music! Check this amazingly well-done clip of Rock-Afire doing the Arcade Fire's chilling "Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)". See what you think. There are plenty of other songs performed by this innovative robot-band, too.
And check out this amazing fan museum and archive site:
Showbiz Pizza
And check out this amazing fan museum and archive site:
Showbiz Pizza
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Labels: Arcade Fire, Rock-Afire Explosion, Showbiz Pizza
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Inferno - "Black Devotion" CD
From the Czech Republic comes this veteran band of "intolerant antihuman" (their label) black metal marauders. "Black Devotion" begins with the dark ambient/symphonic "Prolog" before erupting into the ferocious tempos of "Superior Will". It's a tight and sturdy groove throughout the album, with machine-like drums, blizzard-gale guitars, and incomprehensible wails for vocals. Definitely strong work. "Holy Poison" is a blazing sonic attack, though it differs little from the previous tracks. The melody (all but submerged under the lightning blastbeats), as well as a rough-and-rowdy guitar solo mid-track, feels much like classic metal, but this one dives back into the black metal abyss pretty quickly. "Sign Of Hell" is another highlight, with some stunning technical and tempo changes that show the group's mastery of their material. Solid and potent black metal with nods to classic metal in spots, Inferno bring a storm of riffs, rhythms, and snaky vocals that certainly crush many of their peers. This is something to be proud of. (Agonia)
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Office Visit from Raw Vegan Pioneer Aris LaTham
by Keith Agoada
Today we had the honor of receiving nutritional scientist and chef, Aris LaTham to our office in Panama. Aris is the founder and executive of the Sun Fired Institute. He has been a practicing raw vegan for over 40 years and travels the world educating students interested in the art and science of raw food preparation.
Aris came over to strategize next steps on creating original content for our digital platform. In November, we will be doing a 3-day production of Aris' workshop on preparation techniques and the scientific background to his juices, nut milks, salads, main courses, and desserts.
The production will take place at Aris' new headquarters for the Sun Fired Institute in southern Costa Rica. Aris uses almost entirely fresh ingredients, and organic when possible. Some of his favorite tropical ingredients are plantain, mangos, limes, avocados, pineapple, and exotic fruits. He also uses traditional vegetables like kale, onions, garlic, tomatoes, sweet and hot peppers, which he sources from local farmers in the area.
During his visit Aris prepared for us an amazing salad that featured kale, avocado, onions, and a special ingredient of amaranth flowers. The dressing was prepared in a Vitamix and included hot peppers, tomato, onion, and a bit of fresh orange. Aris also had a juice with him: Lettuce, beets and more hot pepper.
We look forward to sharing more of Aris' original content on our Producers Market platform for all those interested in how to prepare delicious cuisines with fresh ingredients, all raw.


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Jazz up the winter blahs with….. headbands!
December 23, 2010
Sticking to the bringing in some summer to winter theme, there are subtle things, like headbands, to "brighten" up an outfit and your face. With all sorts of flowers, feathers and sparkles adorning them, there's no doubt that these headbands will put a bit of pep into your step as we trudge through cold and … More Jazz up the winter blahs with….. headbands!


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High hurdles What could be simpler than invoking Article 50? Seemingly most things, as more and more new hurdles appear in front of the starting line. The unexpected Supreme Court hearing on 7 December is only the start of a race, which may well pass through the European Court of Justice. Such a referral could take months (ave. 19.7 months or 2.2 months for an 'urgent preliminary hearing'), with no guarantee of success. Meanwhile the regional assemblies in Scotland and Northern Ireland are likely to attempt to delay matters further, with the potential for a vote in the Commons and then the Lords. And that is only to get us to a position where we can serve the divorce notice – on the EU. Another soon to become famous provision is Article 127 of the EEA, which we might also have to invoke, with potentially similar issues, to leave that bloc. Back at home, Tony Blair believes we might not yet leave the EU, John Major warns of the 'tyranny of the majority', and Theresa May looks to God – as well she might.
Is Le Pen mightier? A wave of right-wing populism is sweeping the globe. Could this be the West's equivalent of the Arab Spring? Previous fringe politicians are now serious contenders, with Marine Le Pen the latest to be thrown into the spotlight. Le Pen, now 12/5 to win the French presidency, had an implied win probability of only 12.5% at the beginning of last year. For Donald Trump the same figure was 2% just over a year ago. Expectancy Theory suggests that one is more motivated to vote when the prospect of success is tangible, and closet National Front supporters buoyed by Trump and Brexit may yet surprise the French electorate. Le Pen would offer an EU referendum. If successful this would surely by the end of the EU, with Nexit and Czexit to follow. However the pro-EU French are still unlikely to let this happen.
Khan's Cabinet Sadiq Khan's Business Advisory Board, will comprise 16 members, (63% women). In what might be interpreted as an indication of the Mayor's priorities, the financial services sector is comparatively under-represented relative to its current contribution to London's economy. Comparing the appointments with central London's office take over the past 5-years, however, Finance is perfectly represented (19% of take-up; 19% of Board), whereas Media & Tech is massively overrepresented (24% of take-up; 44% of Board). This is perhaps testament to the growing importance of Tech to London's 5-year plan, as Finance comes under pressure from Brexit and digital automation.
Defrosted Ahead of plan, Aviva Investors has reopened its Property Trust, marking a close to the era of suspended retail funds following the initial Brexit shock. Having sold 11 properties totalling £212m, the asset manager will unfreeze trading on 15 December in time for Christmas. Prices achieved were reported as being 'broadly in line with market valuation changes since the EU referendum'. (IPD has moved down 3.5% over this period). Aviva had planned to reopen the fund in Q1 2017; however, improving sentiment, stabilising values and healthy levels of liquidity are cited as positive factors supportive of reopening. Noting that the property market still faces headwinds, its position relative to more volatile assets means that real estate looks 'priced favourably', according to the fund. The spread of City yields over 10-year government bonds is currently c.3.0%, whereas in 2006 it was negative c.0.5%.
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Has a charity campaign ever carried such a powerful punch as Project 84? Indeed, one would struggle to name an artistic statement in any medium which bears such a profound weight. All of humanity's deepest emotions – sadness, love, beauty, remorse, loss – are packaged into the 84 fully clothed male figures standing at the edges of the rooftops of the ITV building in London, as commissioned by CALM, the Campaign Against Living Miserably.
The figures themselves would be haunting enough if they were indistinct everymen, like Anthony Gormley's haunting statues on Crosby beach perhaps, to represent the 84 men whose lives are lost to suicide every single week in the UK.
But no, the figures are not indistinct. Each one represents a real man with a name, a life story, a real family and friends left behind, all of whom courageously volunteered to help the artist Mark Jenkins create the statue. Some of their heart-breaking stories can be read on the Project 84 website.
When photos first appeared on social media on Monday, I spent an inordinate amount of time simply staring at the images, processing what I was seeing, trying to make sense of the constricting power of the artwork. It took me a while to process, before I understood what was so immensely powerful in the images.
Suicide, as we invariably conceptualise it, is the most profoundly lonely phenomenon. Had CALM commissioned a single figure, standing alone, contemplating his final step, we would all have nodded sadly and looked away. But those 84 men are not alone. They are shoulder to shoulder, a crowd, a team, a community. Each one might have ended his life at a moment of terrible isolation and separation from the world, but here he is one of far too many, standing as if alive, trapped together, united in time.
When we talk of suicide we talk of individuals. We talk of individual problems, individualistic solutions. If only that man had talked more maybe he'd have survived. If only that man had accessed mental health care he would still be with us. If only that man weren't so crippled by toxic masculinity he might have sorted himself out. If only he had done something different. If only he had done something different.
If only he had done something different.
Project 84 demands that we ask a different question: what if we had done something different?
Suicide is a direct consequence of social, political and economic conditions and decisions. It is no coincidence that the global economic crash of 2008 was immediately followed by a global spike in suicide rates, with males representing over three quarters of all cases. Suicide is an issue which extends far beyond health and mental illness, indeed around half of suicide casualties have never been in contact with mental health services. Those who have will find themselves in a system which has been stripped to the bone by NHS cuts. In the House of Commons yesterday Jeremy Corbyn not only confronted the Prime Minister with the facts on male suicide as highlighted by Project 84, but noted too that the UK's mental health trusts have been underfunded to the tune of £105 million compared to six years ago.
It is not just mental health services either. Efforts to reduce suicide rates will certainly involve reversing cuts to drug and alcohol treatment services, the prison service, trauma recovery services, adult social care services, youth services and all the other strands of social fabric which weave together to create a safety net.
There are broader political considerations too. CALM rightly demand that there should be national quality standards for suicide prevention and bereavement support, which at present are left to the lottery of local authority provision. There needs to be better implementation of local suicide prevention plans and better information recording and data around suicide. These are all practical, political steps which could and should fall under the authority of a specific government minister.
The solutions must also be social, however. Our efforts to dismantle patriarchal habits and create a more fair and equal society seem to founder when it comes to raising boys to value themselves and each other. Too many of us, as men, measure our worth and value as protectors and providers in a world where that is not always possible or necessary. Male suicide rates will not fall until men learn to value themselves and we learn to value men as loving fathers, as friends, lovers, human beings, in ways that go far beyond a paycheque.
Those male figures, standing high on the edge above London, represent tragic loss, heartbreak and bereavement and our overriding reaction must be sadness and grief. But I like to think they offer something more. They offer a glimmer of hope, hope that people want things to change, need things to change and are prepared to fight at the highest levels to ensure they do.
Please sign the petition in support of a Minister for Suicide Prevention, here.
Need to talk? CALM for advice, support lines and webchat.
You can also contact the Samaritans or call 116 123.
Samaritans In the US 1 (800) 273-TALK.


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A few more, from here, and therePar lorelei13901 dans "Isn't this amazing... ? It's my favorite part... le 10 Octobre 2008 à 19:31
"I've forgotten how to fly.
- Yes, well, one does..."
Toodles & Inspector Good, Hook
"I've always tried to teach you two things. First, never let them see you bleed.
-And the second ?
-Always have an escape plan."
Bond & Q, The World is not Enough
"I would rather die than help you.
- Don't be boring, everyone who says that dies."
Velkan & Dracula, Van Helsing
"Mumbo, Jumbo, I am hungry, go get me some eggs."
Madmordigan, Willow
"Vous êtes un homme redoutable."
Sabrina, Sabrina
"On ne meurt d'amour qu'en poésie."
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Fmr. Elk Grove Township GOP Chair Mike Sweeney w/Cook Co. Commissioner Tim Schneider
CHICAGO - Saturday, the new Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee will pick its new party chairman, and with the current chairman Jack Dorgan choosing to join the Rauner campaign, Dorgan and Rauner threw their support to Cook County Board Commissioner Tim Schneider to be the next state chairman.
When Schneider tossed his name in for consideration when the IL GOP picked Dorgan last year, he told an SJ-R political columnist that he was "a compromiser" on platform issues, and said he had "no position I currently wish to talk about" on same-sex marriage.
"It's critical that the new … chairman concentrate on fiscal and economic issues," he said at the time. "Basically, it's the social issues that divide our party currently, and I am concerned about those, but I'm more concerned about the issues that unite our party."
Schneider's bio says his focus is against increased taxes and spending, fiscal responsibility, and transparency in government. The Chicago Tribune called Tim "a strong and absolutely unwavering voice for streamlining county government" and "an extraordinary member of a Board that could use many more like him."
During his first term, Schneider takes credit for leading the fight to repeal President Todd Stroger's excessive sales tax increase. He also boasts of authoring legislation that reduced in half campaign contribution limits for companies doing business with Cook County. As Chairman of the Finance Subcommittee on Workers Compensation, Schneider pushed legislation that combats workers compensation fraud by requiring injured employees to submit to recorded interviews detailing each workplace accident.
Schneider is currently serving his second term on the Cook County Board of Commissioners and represents the 15th District (Arlington Heights, Barrington, Barrington Hills, Bartlett, Elgin, Elk Grove Village, Hanover Park, Hoffman Estates, Inverness, Mount Prospect, Rolling Meadows, Roselle, Schaumburg, South Barrington, and Streamwood).
Prior to serving on the Cook County Board of Commissioners, he served as Hanover Township Trustee from 1984-1997. He also served as Hanover Township Highway Commissioner from 1997-2006. As highway commissioner, Schneider led a township road improvement project without impacting the highway commission's bottom line. He left office with a $2,000,000 surplus.
Commissioner Schneider received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois. A businessman and entrepreneur, Tim serves as general partner/owner of The Golf Club of Illinois in Algonquin, and Waterwerks Car Wash in Elgin.


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I am an explorer, a surfer and a lover of the ocean and big old growth trees.
I am a listener, a supporter, an educator, a friend.
What drives me is seeing, feeling and knowing that potential lies in each of us to learn, grow and evolve into fuller, healthier human beings.
I believe that the answer to creating real change in this world is to start with ourselves. By being curious about who we are. By working at a nervous system level. By getting more connected to ourselves and our environment.
My goal is to create movement. To get the word out before it's too late. And I need your help. Together we can make a difference. Together we can be the change. I hope you'll join me!
Here are my credentials
1981-present: The training of life.
2005 - 2010: A whole lotta yoga trainings.
2008-2012: Feldenkrais Training.
2016-2018: Somatic Experiencing Training.
2018-present: Somatic Practice Training.
Here is my story
The year is 2000.
I discover yoga as a young snowboard bum hoping it will help me with performance, strength and flexibility.
I move to Australia and learn to surf.
I do my yoga teacher training so that I can get jobs working at surf camps so that I can surf.
I feel lost in my yoga practice. Something is missing.
I decide to dive into a 4-year commitment and take the Feldenkrais training.
My mind is blown by the discovery of what movement really is. I've learned that the answer in finding flexibility, mobility and power lies in finding better organization in our structure and in the way we function. My approach to yoga - and all movement for that matter changes dramatically.
Still something is missing.
I put the movement practice on the back burner. Surf. Travel. Float around enjoying life gaining more insight on who I am and what I want.
I am left craving more.
And commit to another long training and dive into studying Somatic Experiencing. On day 1 alarm bells go off THIS IS IT! A deep knowing. The beginnings of understanding what I was missing.
The trainings continue. As, let's face it, they always will. Because it's a lifelong process.
Things come together in a way where there's a sense of a path. Direction. Excitement. The want to commit and get the word out. To educate, inspire and show people the missing link in their healing and growth.
The ball is rolling forward. The story continues in full force. And it's now time to involve you.
Join the movement and discover the missing piece in creating long lasting change and a deeper understanding of what is possible. The time is now.
Fun facts
I don't have a middle name.
I love chocolate.
My first language is german.
I have a dog named Rio.
I used to want to be a firefighter.
I struggle with cars going below the speed limit.
I like lazy mornings - unless the surf is good.
I don't drink coffee. (Although I wish I did. I feel like I'm missing out on something really good.)
My goal is to have my pilot's licence and be a part owner in a plane by the time I'm 50.
I love having someone to touch base with, and despite my training as a yoga teacher, and decades of practice, I love talking about problems intellectually, and have a very hard time dropping into my body, and feeling things! This work has been irreplaceable in regards to the body attention and awareness it evokes. I think the thing I have noticed more than anything with continued SE (Somatic Experiencing) work is my ability to be a lot kinder and gentler with myself. Loving. Despite indecision or impatience, there is a kind settling that comes more often in my body, instead of a cruel self talk. And this is such a gift. I look forward to many more sessions in the future!
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Centralia, Pennsylvania has been burning for over forty years. A seething, underground mine fire has created a ghost town: decades ago, many residents abandoned their homes, and those who remained faced eviction. Not only weekend entertainment for overanxious undergraduates, the empty town has been elegized in several poems and novels. Although Centralia is not explicitly engaged in Keith Montesano's debut poetry collection, Ghost Lights, he does sketch a similarly charred, wounded Pennsylvania. This is not the pastoral state of Harry Humes or even the blue-collar postwar milieu of Gary Fincke; Montesano's collection is closer to the work of James Hoch. Hoch's subject matter is grounded in southern New Jersey—hours from Montesano's western Pennsylvania—and both poets presuppose violence and suffering as adolescent passages. Hoch's most recent collection, Miscreants, positions pain as the locus of the suburban male experience. In "Antarctica" boys "[knelt] on the dirt floor / of a dugout" and "popped nitrous / canisters into the communion shapes of our mouths;" years later, "those friends / are gone: some dead, dying, locked up / or jailed in themselves." Delinquents become criminals, and not solely because of boredom, but also as a result of observing like action. The narrator of "Crop Circle" watches his father "[step] / heel-toe" in the mode of "checking his own sobriety" while he "measured out / a tetherball court." The mundane is always colored dark: even basketball is burned in "The Court of Forgetting." There "the air-guitar / player, the air-baller, half-court rim-clanger, the pimple-plagued conjurer of nipples" and other characters "[talk] trash, [snatch] loose balls." The game, however poorly played, becomes a momentary solace:
they are all
sweat, hustle, break, forgetting minutes, hours,
deaths they've inhaled.
Ghost Lights accumulates in much the same manner as Miscreants, and achieves equal success. The ethos of "Bobby Almand," the longest poetic sequence in Hoch's collection, feels fully realized in Montesano's work. Violence populates Ghost Lights: although Montesano plays with form and often opts for tightly wound couplets and triplets, his formation of tangible narratives is a welcome break from the stasis of some collections. Montesano does not force a singular, stringent narrative in the collection: though only a select number of poems are set in Pennsylvania, those firmly located pieces give the book its essential culture. Death abounds: burnings, suicides, murders. Elegies are numerous, and even in the poems not designated as such Montesano creates a sense of troubled determinism. "Before the Fires," the first poem in the collection, portraits a man decked in "earrings and makeup stolen from his dead wife," whose "wrenched sobs" happened
before the fires, before boarded doors
and everyone clawing, before a way out, roads collapsing
into potholes, telephone poles snapped in half,
hanging by the last nerve.
"Days of 1994″ focuses on a narrator who "found Annie's letters / under our high school football bleachers" and learned "her hopes and fears." His obsession with "the gray sheen of her teeth, and how ribs / snaked beneath her skin" happened "before the pot smoke and broken lamp." Temporal reference points are again posited in "Deleted Scene: Before the News," a tight, metered collection of couplets. The poem begins "Before the shrill cell phone buzz"; it ends with "the counting about to start." Montesano appears intent on punctuating realities with these poems, offering temporal borders without pushing the poems too far toward melodrama. In fact, the accumulation of violence in the collection sensitizes the reader toward those moments when the scene is further dramatized, when detail supersedes litany.
"All the Sighs of Fire" avoids the easy lambasting of a teacher who impregnates a grossly underage student. The poem certainly does not side with the teacher, but rather, through the inclusion of first-person narration, provides flesh to the italicized summary of the work. The narrator's "first instinct / was confusion." The man's "surname now ruined," he is the owner of " a brand even penance can't rectify." And yet the man "loved her," though the narrator differentiates between that lust and the albeit imperfect, though "legal and true / long caresses or a few fleeting moments before sleep" between adult couples. Montesano builds a world where lust outmaneuvers love, where the desires of ephemera lead to permanent conclusions. In "Watching Youngstown" we see
skewed mug shots on television . . . raped girlfriend, duplex
cored from arson, a son shooting his mother. Stories
always the same: pummel and discharge, strangle and blood clot.
More stories are "the same": suicide note penned by a former state treasurer, a teenager strangled by a coat hanger, Sam Cooke "shot by a prostitute in the Hotel Hacienda," and a "body swelled under seven / feet of water / in Buzzards Bay."
Ghost Lights, thankfully, is more than meditations on suffering and the suffered. Montesano's subjects and tone travel more widely than those elements. A sequence of separated "Alternate Featurettes" offer meditations on selected films, expanding the visual range of the book. The poem for "Children Underground" contains the wonderful, yet troubling lines:
the wash of Aurolac fumes rises
like the breath of angels
cast from each child's pleading,
paint-thinner gleaming
wet and silver around their mouths:
bags huffed and bloated
like fish so far below the ocean's surface
they glow and disappear
before our eyes
Montesano does not attempt to overwhelm his cinematic predecessors; rather he mines the original works for elements applicable toward his larger scope. His presentation of "Suspiria" focuses on "black gloves gripped" and "candy-colored light still threshed over wood floors / of the dance academy." A reader unfamiliar with Dario Argento's flm is given sufficient context within the poem, while one who does know Argento's canon will appreciate Montesano's willingness to play here, to wade where "the rain's so loud you turn the volume to mute." Even his poems unconcerned with cinema evince filmic qualities. "Meditation at Pymatuning Lake" reels toward the second-person, driving "past twisted street signs, trees / uprooted, roads pocked and gaping, everything swallowed / whole by night." More tight lines follow: "For weeks your eyes culled shapes: swarming bats, gulped mice / in hawk teeth, wing beats like flitting eyes in sleep."
Montesano hits his stride, impressively, in the final quarter of the collection, beginning with "Going Home," a poem that turns the book in a new direction, the type of work that appears to speak toward future texts. Here a return home, the recognition of one's metaphorical status as a ghost ,ends at "the house of your childhood" where from a second-person point of view, you "[fight] through / ditch grass, singed fields to broken back windows, edged / like knives." A warning follows:
Be careful not to carve your shoulder on the shards.
Trudge through busted walls, shredded carpet, rotted doors,
toward the basement and the void inside the darkness,
dust settled on the debris, your undershirt soaked
at the shoulder from blood. And find that here
there is no past, just this memory, the wreck after you fled.
The individuals in Montesano's poems may return home, but these reunions occur in the midst of transformations, transfigurations from flesh to ghost. Such evolution of flesh and form appears inevitable when the scope of violence and suffering within the text is digested. "Ghost Lights" concludes the collection. Possibly the strongest piece in the book, the poem is precise and brief, leading with "What about the part where the story ends?" The end means "our bodies [are] like machines. Charred like paper— / singed like leaves." We are burned outside and in. Not much remains: "Bones dusted years from now— / leaving only their voices: We've shown you everything." And so goes Ghost Lights: part catalog of local catastrophes given further significance, part revelation of the distance ashes spread before they settle and disappear.
Nick Ripatrazone is a staff writer at Luna Park and an MFA student at Rutgers University. His work has appeared or is forthcoming in Esquire, the Kenyon Review, McSweeney's, and elsewhere.
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The Major Announcement (Salvador Perez)
When the Kansas City Royals announced that Salvador Perez will be the catcher though 2019 I was ecstatic. My initial thought was this is a huge signing not only because of what he does himself, but also because of the familiarity that the pitchers will have for the future. With all the young pitchers that will be on roster, that familiarity will be huge. The deal is for $7 million 5 years with a club option for 3 years. The total amount through incentives is $26.75. When the announcement was made that the major signing was for Salvador Perez some "fans" on twitter mocked the signing saying this is not major because it is not Hosmer or Gordon. This signing is fits the major mold perfectly.
For the Royals to sign a player with comparisons drawn to Pudge Rodriguez and Sandy Alomar Jr. for such a low price allows room for Dayton Moore to work with contracts for Eric Hosmer and Mike Moustakas. The most realistic comparison I can think of is Yadier Molina. While both Molina and Perez have the arm strength, bat speed, patience, and all other skills needed to play at the major league level, the true aspect that sets them apart from most other catchers is their baseball IQ. Watching Perez as a rookie pick runners off at first base was astonishing. First for a rookie to realize and risk throwing to first, but to actually execute is amazing.
Salvador Perez will bring an intensity to that ballpark that a young team needs. He is a kid that loves the game and he treats the game with the utmost respect. Ned Yost has had beyond high praise for Perez in his Media Session last year.
"He's got a nice, compact swing. He puts the ball in play, and he doesn't strike out," Yost said. "Those are pretty key ingredients to having a productive swing."
"I think he's got a chance to be the total package," said Yost, himself a former big league catcher. "He can be an All-Star-type defender, and he can swing the bat."
"He blocks the ball as well as anybody I've seen. He's got as quick of a release as I've ever seen. He's very coordinated. He's very accurate, and given the opportunity, he's going to throw out a lot of runners."
Yost pointed out that the Royals pitching staff hasn't been giving Perez the best opportunity to throw guys out because they are not getting the ball to the plate quick enough. Getting the ball to the plate quicker is all about a pitcher's delivery, and speeding up their delivery time is going to be a point of emphasis next spring, Yost mentioned.
"If we've got a catcher that can throw like he can, we've got to have the ability to give him the opportunity to throw runners out," Yost said.
Interview from http://royals.mlblogs.com/2011/09/16/ned-yost-media-session-salvador-perez/
Overall, the signing of Perez is just one move towards the future. While it may be a "major" signing, the major obstacle is signing Eric Hosmer. Dayton Moore and the Royals will most likely have to overpay for Hosmer. There will be some amount that is enough to keep Hosmer, the Royals need to find that number and find it quickly before it raises. I expect Salvador Perez to make two All-Star games during this contract because of his talent and lack of talent at the catcher position in the American League. Yes Joe Mauer is the best in the AL but there will always be a back up catcher for the All-Star game.
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Although a wedding gown is one of the most important and memorable items of clothing a woman will purchase, it's only worn once. After the big day is over, a bride is most likely going to shove her dress in a closet or an attic. Instead of stashing your dress away and hoping that maybe one day a family member will wear it, help others by donating your wedding gown to a charity. Women who otherwise could not afford a beautiful gown can purchase yours, and the donation is tax deductible as well.
Decide if you'd like to donate your dress to a local charity shop or if there's a specific cause you want to support. Brides Against Breast Cancer (bridesagainstbreastcancer.org) uses donated gowns to grant wishes to women with breast cancer, and The Bridal Garden (bridalgarden.org) helps Sheltering Arms Children's Service that provides education for New York City children.
Visit your local Goodwill, Salvation Army or church thrift stores to inquire about wedding gown donations.
Keep the style and age of your dress in mind when selecting an organization; a 1980s gown with huge puffy sleeves is probably not going to be of much use to a modern bride. Brides Against Breast Cancer, for example, only accepts wedding gowns from 2005 or later. Vintage dresses are more likely to be accepted by groups such as Goodwill or Salvation Army.
Check with the specific organization or charity shop for the donation rules. You may need to fill out a form to include with the gown, including the purchase price, designer and year.
Take your gown to be professionally cleaned before sending it to a charity, especially if it is stained with food or makeup.
Obtain a receipt for your gown once it is dropped off or shipped to the charity. Keep this for tax deduction purposes.
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Nine people were aboard the plane, a single-engine DeHavilland DHC-3T capable of landing on water. Many of them had deep connections to government and Mr. Stevens's long service in the Senate.
The body of Mr. Stevens, 86, the longest-serving Republican in the history of the Senate, was found just after daylight Tuesday, according to a former aide.
Few other American politicians equaled Mr. Stevens for endurance and grit. He survived enemy fire as a pilot during World War II and a plane crash that killed his first wife more than 30 years ago. He marched through six terms in the Senate, dismissing critics as he delivered billions of dollars for his home state. When a federal jury found him guilty of corruption in 2008, he insisted the verdict would be thrown out — and it eventually was, on grounds of prosecutorial misconduct, though not before costing him his seat.
Even so, local politicians still sought his endorsement, a stamp of Alaskan authenticity.
"Though small of stature, Ted Stevens seemed larger than life, and anybody who knew him, knew him that way, for he built for Alaska and he stood for Alaska and he fought for Alaskans," Gov.
President Obama, in a statement, described Mr. Stevens as "a decorated war hero" who "devoted his career to serving the people of Alaska and fighting for our men and women in uniform. Michelle and I extend our condolences to the entire Stevens family and to the families of those who perished alongside Senator Stevens in this terrible accident."Continue reading the main story
Officials in Alaska said the plane, owned by GCI, an Alaska telecommunications provider, was first reported overdue about 7 p.m. on Monday by the company. The group had been staying at the company's main lodge on Lake Aleknagik.
Deborah A. P. Hersman, chairwoman of the
That prompted GCI to send up its own helicopter and other planes, which soon found the wreckage, at the end of a debris field about 100 yards long. Ms. Hersman said the witnesses speculated that the plane must have crashed about 15 minutes after taking off.
A doctor and two paramedics at the lodge were taken to the site by helicopter. One survivor, whom Ms. Hersman would not identify, was first seen walking outside the plane; the others were inside. The doctor and paramedics stayed with the victims overnight and communicated with rescue officials via satellite phone and handheld radio.
The group had not filed a flight plan, and one was not required. Had they done so, aviation officials would have known sooner that the plane was missing.
"Having no flight plan really screwed up the rescue," said John Bouker, a longtime bush pilot in the Dillingham area who helped locate the crash site. "If we had known about this at 2 or 3 o'clock in the afternoon, we would have been on this four or five hours earlier."
The authorities said weather and remoteness prevented military and Coast Guard personnel from reaching the crash site until about 7 a.m. Tuesday. It was unclear whether any of the victims, who spent the night at the crash site, could have fared better if they had been reached sooner.
Mr. Bouker said the plane crashed about 1,000 feet up in the scrub of the Muklung Hills Range on a day when visibility was poor.
He said the pilot, Theron A. Smith, appeared to have been trying a sharp ascent when the plane crashed, perhaps realizing suddenly the proximity of mountains cloaked in the clouds. The authorities said the plane was found on a slope of about 40 degrees.
"The plane was in a steep incline," Mr. Bouker said. "He bounced the airplane uphill once it hit. When you're in the clouds, you don't see nothing. He was going to try to climb out of the mountains and find somewhere where the weather was clear."
Mr. Bouker said he was joined in the search by several private pilots, including two helicopter pilots.
"The plane was not all broken apart," Mr. Bouker said. "It looked survivable to me. There were four last night that were definitely alive when the helicopters got there."
Alaska officials said three others died in addition to Mr. Stevens and Mr. Smith: William D. Phillips Sr., a former chief of staff for Senator Stevens and a Washington lawyer; Dana Tindall, 48, a 24-year employee and vice president for GCI in Anchorage; and her daughter, Corey, 16.
The four survivors were Mr. O'Keefe; his son; William Phillips Jr., 13; and James Morhard, chief of staff for the Senate Appropriations Committee when Mr. Stevens was its chairman.
GCI executives often flew staff members, politicians and special guests from the Lower 48 to the handsome lodge for salmon fishing and sightseeing. Mike Porcaro, a local radio personality and advertising executive who has handled advertising for GCI since 1997, said he flew to the Aleknagik lodge last month on the same plane that crashed. The original engine in the plane, which had both wheels and floats, had been replaced with a turbine engine for power and stability, Mr. Porcaro said.
"The plane is old, but it was meticulously maintained," he said. "It was gorgeous."
Mr. Stevens was appointed to the Senate in 1968 and then elected to six terms. He had served for 40 years until he lost his bid for a seventh term in 2008 after he was found guilty of corruption charges. After the case was thrown out, Mr. Stevens, often called Uncle Ted in Alaska, seemed to retain much of his local stature.
"He weathered it pretty well," former Gov. Bill Sheffield, a longtime friend, said of the scandal. "He felt good, looked good, walked faster than ever, played tennis several times a week."Continue reading the main story


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The axolotl is described as the "Peter Pan" of the amphibian world due to its retention of its larval features into adulthood, a phenomenon known as neoteny. It essentially remains in its juvenile form for its entire life cycle as it never undergoes metamorphosis. It is a naturally rare occurring species, being endemic to the eastern Peubla in central Mexico and is found in just one single lake - Laguna Alchichica. This location is perfect for axolotls, providing abundant vegetation known as "chinampas" for both foraging and the attachment of their eggs. Axolotl is a Latin name that stands for water ("atl") and monster ("xolotl") yet despite their odd appearance, axolotls are very timid creatures and are the eighth most endangered species in the world.
Current status
Current population estimates of the axolotl are murky with no accurate range currently available. However what is known is that the wild population surviving in Mexico is very small, particularly in comparison to the numbers of axolotls currently bred in captivity. Recent estimates put the population at somewhere between 700 to 1,200 individuals but conservationists believe a more realistic figure is less than 100 individuals currently left in the wild. Population abundance surveys have not yielded positive results:
- In 2006, less than 1,800 sampling nets covering 39,173 square meters (approx. 422,000 square feet) recovered just 42 individuals.
- From 1998 to 2004 the density of the axolotl population decreased from 0.006 individuals per square meter to just 0.001 individuals per square meter.
- This density reduction from roughly 6,000 per square kilometer in 1998 to just 100 per square kilometer in 2008 represents a 6-fold decrease in the axolotl population in a single decade.
In response to their shrinking population the axolotls were included on the IUCN Red List (2006), being listed as "Critically Endangered."
What are the main threats?
The justification for their inclusion on the IUCN Red List is numerous: first is their very small area of occupancy (i.e. their habitat range) which is less than 10 square kilometers (approx. 3.9 square miles). In fact the axolotl can only be found in just six isolated areas within one region of Mexico. This demonstrates the level of fragmentation of their habitat and is another key reason why there are listed as endangered. Human development (i.e. dams, farming land) cuts populations off from one another and prevents easy access to resources. Another key factor behind their endangered status is the deteriorating water quality of the canals they inhabit. Again this is caused by anthropogenic activities with the growing urbanization of Mexican cities leading to increased pollution levels resulting from surface water run-off.
A new threat in the form of invasive species is adding to the pressure currently impacting the axolotl population. In particular the introduction of carp and tilapia fish species is a particular concern to the future of the population. These have been released into the Peubla region due to their importance in controlling aquatic weeds and insects. However both species out compete axolotls for resources and the tilapia fish will also consume axolotl eggs. The latter in particular has shown huge increases in abundance in recent years with one survey finding 600 kilograms (approx. 1,322 pounds) of tilapia fish within a single 100 meter net. Furthermore axolotls are also targeted by local fishermen both for their use in traditional dishes as well as for medicinal purposes.
What is being done?
The axolotl is recognized as a "special protection" species by the Mexican government and is listed on the CITES II appendix which restricts trade in endangered species. Conservationists have begun building mini "shelters" for the axolotls in Laguna Alchichica within areas of the highest quality to help them breed in clean waters. These shelters act as permeable cages that can help to protect the eggs from predation by invasive species. Work has also focused on community education and awareness by encouraging locals to take the axolotl off of their menu and explaining how they can get involved with restoration of the surrounding habitats. Whilst there is a large captive breeding project there are no plans to reintroduce axolotls into the wild due to the potential for outbreaks of the deadly fungal disease, chytrdiomicosis. Therefore the only way to stop the axolotl from becoming extinct is to focus on in situ conservation work within Mexico's canals, the only place that axolotls call home.
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Chocolate Chili Almond Butter Fudgy Brownies
Just 8 ingredients, a little effort and patience and you will have a fave new brownie recipe. And if gluten isn't your thing then these will be a welcome treat that you won't believe don't have gluten in them. Oh and to my gluten lovers out there, you will have no clue that there isn't gluten as you'll be too busy gobbling down the pan of brownies. I drizzled a little caramel sauce because YOLO and why not treat yourself if you're going for it?
½ cup Butter
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup almond butter
4 eggs
¼ cup brown sugar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp salt
Preheat oven to 350. In a bowl, melt butter, chocolate chips and almond butter in microwave or over pot of water stirring frequently. Once melted, add eggs, brown sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract and salt. Once combined, pour into greased 8x8 baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Try not to overbake. Cool, cut and go to town!


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We are very grateful to everyone at The Smithsonian American Art Museum's Luce Foundation Center for inviting us to play such a beautiful and historic space. It was a unique and fun experience.Read More
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Tuesday, February 13, 2018
College Trustees Invite Coaches and Athletes to Dinner
There was a small panel of student athletes who all shared a "Middlebury Moment" with the group, and then we were asked to share our own "Midd Moments" at our tables. Becca was selected to sit on the panel and the MIDD Moment she shared was winning NESCAC's in 2016. She highlighted not only winning NESCAC's, but the community spirit she felt when our Field Hockey team, who was also at Tufts competing in their championship all streamed into the gym after their game and gathered in the gym to watch and cheer at the end of our come-back match!
They had an open bar, and since everyone but Chellsa is of age, we were able to share a glass of wine together, which was also nice. The food was good, and it was great for me personally to connect with an old friend from college who is currently serving on the Board of Trustees, in addition to meeting some other board members and getting to know each other a little. It's always fun to spend time with team members in other settings, so this was a great opportunity for that as well! The Board has been meeting with various focus groups around campus and this was an opportunity for many of the board members to have a much closer look into what role athletics has played in these student's experience.
By the time I'm posting this, J-term has ended and second semester just started. Isabel is already in Prague, and our seniors enter their final semester of undergraduate study...wow! Over Break we also got a beautiful new foot of snow!!
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Go ahead, play with your food. For every piece of virtual bread art you make between now and June 30, the Bread Art Project will donate $1 to Share Our Strength.
The Grain Foods Foundation created the Bread Art Project in 2009 to help raise awareness of hunger in America and gave $25,000 to Feeding America; this year it's focusing on children, which is why it's partnered with Share Our Strength. They hope to double last year's take and raise $50,000 for SOS, according to the foundation's Monica Higgins.
"Share Our Strength is leading the way to help end childhood hunger in America by 2015," she explains. "Share Our Strength understands that it's not just about feeding people; it's also about making sure they are fed healthy meals with nutritional value. Since bread and grains are affordable and versatile -- a great way to stretch dollars at mealtime -- it just made sense."
To help, you simply go to Bread Art Project and create a piece of art. "It's an easy way for people to help those in need -- at no cost to themselves. All they have to do is participate online, and for every piece of bread art uploaded, we will donate $1 to a cause dedicated to fighting hunger in the United States," Higgins says. The art projects are created on a piece of virtual bread, but instead of paint or colors, you have a "toast" and "un-toast" option. "When it came to creating art on a surface, bread is much more suited than, say, a piece of pasta or a cracker," explains Higgins. "It's the perfect canvas!"
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BEST All You Can Eat KOREAN BBQ Buffet in Seoul South Korea
BBQs in South Korea is one of the most popular food items and a personal favorite of mine. Loads of beef, pork, veggies cooked on a hot grill or charcoal and then eaten with veggies or cold noodles is a dining experience you NEED to have while in South Korea. But Korean BBQ is NOT cheap and can easily run $30 $50 or higher per person. That's why I love all you can eat buffet style Korean BBQs and here are a couple of my favorite restaurants you need to…Read More