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Simple Ways to Find Focus.
6 Foolproof Tips for Finding Focus.
Every single second, our brains take in an incredible amount of information — 11 million bits of information per second to be exact, Joseph Cardillo, Ph.D, writes in his book, Can I Have Your Attention?
How to Think Fast, Find Your Focus, and Sharpen Your Concentration? But we actually pay attention to about 40 bits.
Which is still a lot — particularly if you're trying to complete or even start a task.
So finding focus can seem like a farfetched feat.
Focus is a skill that we can cultivate. It's not something that we have or we don't have. And practice makes perfect (or at least good enough). Below are few tips on attention and focus for finding focus in our distraction laden day and age.
1. Do Creative Work First
The biggest mistake we do is, we do mindless work first and build up to the toughest tasks and this drains your energy and lowers your focus. Initially when we start something or say we sit to study our brain tends to be fresh, this is we can use in most effective way by engaging our brain into things which develop interest and all the tough tasks should be handled in this very initial phase.
"As you move down the track you are left with less energy, irrespective of the work you do". Remember, every decision we make tires the brain." So it's always better to utilize accordingly. Check off the tasks that require creativity or concentration first thing in the morning, and then move on to easier work, start studying in this early phase of the day, Facebook, Wats-app and Instagram etc. can wait.
2. Allocate your time deliberately.
Attention span is the amount of concentrated time on a task without becoming distracted. Most educators and psychologists agree that the ability to focus attention on a task is crucial for the achievement of one's goals.
With all what I have studies and learned from my experience, studying n number of people personally or through various sources I have found that human's concentration drastically drops after 45 minutes. This means our brain can work effectively in those 45 minutes, as a result most of you must have faced problems like getting distracted by anything and almost everything after these 45 minutes.
A study has also proved this fact to be true, our brain is at its best for the first 45 minutes, but this doesn't mean that it cannot work beyond that. This 45 minutes time is an Interval based time, which means we can utilize the best of our brain again after a small break. Remember a lecture in school or college lasts to 40-45 minutes and then comes a break.
Therefore there comes a demand for Time Allocation and that's why this phase plays a very important role in our life, from the childhood itself we keep on listening the same thing "allocate your time, make a time table" etc
"Don't try to work for 10 hours straight. Schedule 45 minute blocks with 15 minute breaks. Decide what you are going to accomplish during those 45 minutes, and record what you have done."
Most people focus best in the morning or late at night, few are best at early mornings whereas many are late night readers.
Therefore the next step for you is to notice where and when you focus best, then allocate your toughest tasks for those moments and clear your head of all thoughts that are not associated with whatever you want to focus on. For example, once you are your study table, forget about everything else, no phone call no messages nothing, these will not fetch you marks.
3. Set Reminders, make them work as Trigger.
According to one study, "concentration improved when people silently repeated the names of loved ones who believed in them immediately before starting a task," said Palladino.
Therefore, I suggest you to have a memory of past success, anything you achieved in recent past. This will feed your brain regularly with the feeling of success, the happiness you will get the moment you will succeed.
"Remind yourself specifically why it's worth the effort you are putting in, ask yourself what if you will not achieve what you are trying so hard, why you want it. " You might envision "your name on a mark-sheet with the marks you want to get, feeling as if you have achieved it or a football hit well enough to score a goal." Imagine it or draw a picture to get yourself triggered every-time you see this.
4. Use motivating self-talk.
At times you may feel tired doing the same thing again and again, specially studying at a regular interval, most people tends to give up at this point. But, you need to stay determined because you want it so badly; you want to make it happen. A Ninety plus score will make all your efforts fruitful and make you forget the entire struggle you made, the problems you faced.
Tell yourself that yes you can do it, you are capable of achieving this, talk to self. You have come so far for this and now you cannot let it go. I request you all not to ask for suggestions with all those who want you to fail, and trust me you will hardly find someone who want to see you succeed. So, analyze yourself. Only you know yourself better and no one else.
5. Mind your multitasking.
Multitasking can be a brain booster while working on Boring tasks and the same can prove to have a negative effect because of brain plasticity, the ability of the brain to change physically, functionally and chemically throughout life. Brain changes with experiences.
When you're multitasking, your brain is changing itself to favor divided attention and fragmented thought, rather than concentration and this resists distraction and rebounds from interruption.
I came across many people who claim to be a multi-tasker, they studies along with their chat on and its manageable for them as they say. But somewhere it's scientifically not good as this distracts the brain as the attention gets divided. This results in failure of not completing any of the tasks or completion with frustration.
While multitasking is an important skill, it also has a downside. "It reduces our
Intelligence, literally dropping our IQ.
So, I want you all to give undivided attention to whatever you do because it's all what you want and this needs your attention, undivided attention.
6. Assess yourself.
Assessment always proves to be a tool to improve something we really need to.
It's important for us to assess and evaluate whatever we do on a regular basis, say daily basis. Many people practice this on task basis or weekly basis; it depends on person to person. I myself have suggested people to assess on a daily basis initially as this will help you evaluate better and you will be able to observe your strengths and weak points.
It involves asking yourself a series of questions that will help you in a self-scan. You need to ask these on a frequent basis depending upon the field you are involved in. Below are the questions, taken from Cardillo's book:
- Where am I at present? (e.g., I'm at an office meeting.)
- What do I want to gain from this situation? Identify your goals in order of importance.
- What should I gain from this situation? Consider what you feel you should gain from the situation. Then examine whether this is different from your desires and how these work to modify your behaviors.
- What have I done in similar situations in the past? Identify your past actions.
- Do I want to change that? Identify any behaviors that you don't want to repeat.
- If so, how? Identify how you can avoid these actions. Note: Any procedures you create here will, through repetition, become habit, and from there become automatic for future experiences.
- What do others expect to gain from the situation? Identify and prioritize these details.
- What attention does my environment demand from the situation? For example, I can only speak when it is my turn. I have to use professional language.
- What information that is entering my attention should be activated? For example, it may be best if I am calm at this point of a phone call or meeting and if I don't ask questions.
- What information should be restrained? You can, for instance, hold back frustrations and irrelevant information. For example: teachers and business people may have to convey an emotion that is inconsistent to how they feel (say they are angry or on edge).
Remember that focus is a skill you foster. Try out these techniques, keep what works and keep practicing!


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The Brand
Beauty Player is a cosmetic startup based in Taiwan, whose mission is to help customers enhance their skin's natural beauty. Their most popular product line is a collection of facial masks, which prevent breakouts by absorbing oil and dirt buildup. The brand helps people of all skin types restore a healthy glow and build their confidence.
The Problem
Most startups endure growing pains, and Beauty Player is no exception. As business picked up in late 2017, they had inquiries and orders flooding in from around the world. While the team was thrilled at the positive response to their brand and products, they were unable to address all customer needs quickly enough.
They were inundated with messages, and found they couldn't answer questions and fulfill all orders in a timely manner. As a result, the team was overworked and overwhelmed, and they were losing out on the opportunity to serve even more customers because they simply didn't have enough bandwidth.
The Solution
To organize and streamline their customer communication, Beauty Player enlisted the help of an agency called GoSky AI. This agency used Chatfuel to build a Messenger bot primarily to automate FAQs about shipping, discounts, affiliate opportunities, and other popular topics. Chatfuel "helps Beauty Player solve the problem of not having customer support 24/7," says Fash Chang, Marketing Director at GoSky AI.
The other key function of the Beauty Player chatbot is to increase brand awareness and sales through interactive education. The bot asks users whether their skin is dry, oily, or sensitive. Depending on the response, it then offers relevant skin care tips, and recommends an appropriate facial mask (plus a coupon code) from their product line.
The Recipe
Beauty Player enjoyed epic results with these Chatfuel features and integrations:
- User attributes: This feature enables the Beauty Player bot to greet users by their first name for an added touch of personalization. It also allows their team to segment subscribers based on their skin type, which is saved for later use in retargeting campaigns.
- Facebook Ads integration: Beauty Player also benefited from the combination of Facebook's powerful data targeting and Chatfuel's rich set of customizable tools. It's easy to connect Messenger ads to Chatfuel blocks using "block name: Welcome message" as the payload in Ads Manager, which is exactly what the GoSky AI team did for Beauty Player. There's no need to decipher confusing code—pasting the appropriate block name into the payload blank is all it takes to connect your Chatfuel bot.
- People tab: This Chatfuel Pro feature allows the Beauty Player team to export a CSV file of bot subscribers who placed an order on their website. Next, they upload this customer data to Facebook Ads Manager to create a Lookalike Audience of their most valuable customers. Facebook uses that information to find new users who share characteristics similar to existing customers. As a result of this process, Beauty Player experienced a significant decrease in cost per conversion and an impressive increase in ROAS.
- JSON API: Beauty Player uses this plugin to gain insights about when users are interacting with the bot. As a result, they're able to reengage those who have recently dropped off, and retarget those who have not redeemed their soon-to-expire coupons.
- AI tab: Users can freely type "My skin is dry/oily/sensitive" at any point in the chat experience to browse a personalized selection of recommended products and skin care tips. An AI integration allows the bot to understand this request and provide the appropriate response. This option gives users more freedom in the conversation, because they can bypass the bot's menus and buttons whenever they like.
By making the most of these five Chatfuel tools, GoSky AI revolutionized Beauty Player's business. They helped them grow brand awareness and revenue and reduce costs, and the team now enjoys less stressful and more streamlined operations, too.
The Results
Beauty Player attributed approximately 40% ($250,000) of their total monthly revenue in May 2018 to their Chatfuel bot. Not only did the bot allow them to gain control over the orders and messages they were already receiving, but it also helped them increase sales overall.
The brand also ran Messenger ad campaigns connected to their bot, which reduced their cost per conversion by more than half — from $8.30 to $4.06 . With this method, they were also able to achieve a healthy 10X return on ad spend (ROAS).
Beauty Player's average order value (AOV) also increased by 10%, because "users learned more about the brand" through the bot's educational content, which "added greater quantity of product per user," says Chang.
"We believe that when we bring the top-level digital marketing strategy (Facebook ads + Chatfuel bots) to all the traditional SMEs and startups, we can help make their dream come true. And this is our dream." — Fash Chang, GoSky AI
GoSky AI achieved these impressive results for Beauty Player with a simple, yet brilliant strategy that involved four key steps:
- Facebook ads lead users to the Beauty Player bot.
- The bot offers a personalized product recommendation a plus coupon code to users, based on their input.
- Human agents match users who redeemed the coupon to those who purchased a mask on their website.
- The team then used Chatfuel's People Tab to export matching users (those who were deemed most likely to purchase) for a Lookalike Audience sample, which was then used to run more effective Facebook ads.
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Unless it's any different in your neck of the woods I'm sure you've had enough rain to last you for a while these past days. So how about some sunshine times two?
Not ony did Arman nominate me for the Sunshine award a while ago but Brittany did, too. Thanks to both of you! I'll play by my own rules – when do I not ;)? – and just answer seven of each of their questions. Also, I feel like everybody has received the award yet so I won't nominate anybody. Please feel nominated if you haven't been yet :).
Here we go:
Which celebrity do you think epitomises a healthy body? For me, Adele is an inspiration in terms of being okay with the way you are. I've read several interview with her showing a healthy and relaxed approach to not fitting society's idea of the 'ideal' body. As a fun fact: It wasn't until quite a while of listening to her music that I actually saw a picture of her for the first time. She has an amazing voice so who in their right mind would care about whether she's a size 4 or 16? And let's face it: she looks beautiful, too.
Crunchy nut butter or smooth nut butter? Growing up crunchy [salted all-natural] peanut butter was the way to go for me. Nowadays, I'm not about stirring up trouble pieces of nuts anymore and always go with smooth. Not just by choice, though, as you won't find any crunchy varieties aside from peanut butter around here. Welcome to Germany, nut butter-deprived country.
Which family member are you closest to? It might be cliché but is so true for me: my mum. I'm not sure there's any topic I haven't talked about to her before. She's the first I'm calling whichever troubles I'm going through and even when she can't help she still manages to calm me down.
What is the strangest food you have ever eaten? Ever since getting into blogging my idea of which foods to consider strange has changed a a lot. So much, in fact, that I wouldn't consider anything I've eaten so far actually strange. Says the girl who – years ago – thought my mum was weird for eating cheese sandwiches with jam. Years ago, really. Now it's likely vice versa with her shaking her head at my creations.
Do you think Blue Ivy and North West are absolutely stupid names? Oh, no, you see, they're perfectly fine – right up there with Petal Blossom Rainbow and Fifi Trixibelle. Seriously, though: What do they think???
What was your favourite childhood TV program? Let's see … Siebenstein (!), Löwenzahn, Die Sendung mit der Maus and all movie adaptions of Astrid Lindgren's books. Sorry for all of these being German – aside from the last one – but for the longest time we only had four TV channels and not much of an international choice. Oh, but hey, Ocean Girl, obviously. If you have Netflix you just have to watch an episode – and let me know what you think :).What is your ideal breakfast? Whatever I'm craving – as long as almond butter is included I'll be satisfied. Okay, more specifially: Peanut mug brownies or – a current favourite – kabocha. With a side of almond butter. I wasn't kidding …
When is your favorite time of day to work out?
If we're talking running or other more intense workouts then the evening all the way. There was a time last year when I had to go for my runs in the middle of the day and, ouch, that didn't sit well with me.
Do you have a go-to splurge item (specific food, clothing store, electronics, anything!)? What is it and when do you have it? My most regular splurges would have to be food. More specifically: nut butters. Going through a huge jar a week isn't exactly the best way of sticking to a budget. However, I feel like spending money on high-quality healthy food is a way of treating yourself which I consider a way of showing self-love and important to well-being,
Where would you live if money were no object?
In the US. If you asked for a specific city, though, I wouldn't be able to narrow it down. There are so many exciting places I'd like to go. Gorgeous surroundings for long walks and running would be a necessity, though,
6. Who is your go-to person for advice when you're trying to make a tough decision?
Sorry for sounding like a broken record but it's true: my mum. I can't think of any topic I haven't talked about with her endlessly before. Whether big decisions or small: I can count on her supporting me with advice as good as she can.
7. What is the strangest food or fitness trend you've tried?
Maybe not strange but trying to cut down on grains made my stomach unhapped and turned me into a snappy bitch. Not funny. If you ever find yourself longing to be constantly tired, easily irritated and a hungry beast: go for it.
9. What is your favorite childhood memory or family tradition?
Even though I was by far not as enthusiastic about working out as a child I truly enjoyed non-formal exercise with my family. Hiking, countless bycycle tours or just going for walks. My parents have never been fans of long-distance travels so many holidays were spent within Germany. That's why many of our vacations often consisted of activities like a three-day bike tour to Berlin. Needless to say going for a bike tour is a must almost every time I visit my family.
10. Do you follow a strict food and fitness plan or wing it?
While I sometimes think it'd be good to follow a plan in terms of fitness/running to achieve certain goals I'm finally letting go of my too strict meal plan. Life doesn't always work out as planned, no day is like the other and following a plan does only lead me to feel restricted. As I said, though, fitness-wise I might be looking into it in the future. For now, though, I'm happy without a plan.
Sorry, I could help the minion plugin but I needed a bridge to the second part of my post – and I know for a fact Arman approves of some #strangebutgood action, too. Sooo … Lentil Stew was on the menu [sorry about the legumes, Arman]. In fact, it was a while ago already but I didn't manage to post it in time for last week's link-up. Sh, don't tell.
But not just any lentil stew …
Banana Lentil Stew
- 1/2 small red onion, diced
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- ½ can brown lentils
- 1/4 cup cooked wheatberries [all I had leftover]
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 medium zucchini, sliced
- ½ cup passata/tomato sauce
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp cayenne
- ½ banana, sliced into half-moons
- ½ tsp cumin
- Salt + pepper to taste
Sauté the onion and garlic until translucent. Add the zucchini and stir-fry for about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until softened. Pour in the passata and add the remainder of the ingredients. Let simmer until the banana has melted into the stew. Season to taste.
It actually tastes better when reheated or at least left to sit on the stove for a while to let the flavours develop.
Now that was a long post, huh? Happy Friday!
Happiness inducing today: Receiving a very special package in the mail that I will tell you more about soon. Hint: it's getting sweet over here on the weekend – and we're not talking about bananas for once ;).
Feel free to answer any of the above award questions!
How large is your current and average banana stash? I'm at about seven with maybe five being the average.


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Behringer VMX100USB Pro Mixer
Behringer VMX100USB Product Overview by GAK
The VMX100USB is a DJ Mixer built to connect directly to his computer. Record and play any digital music file with your PC or Mac computer with little to no setup.
The mixer features ultra-low noise technology with state-of-the-art phono preamps.
The unit features Dual intelligent, built-in BPM (Beats per Minute) counters with Sync Lock and Beat Assist to help you keep in time.
Behringer Product Overview
The 2-channel VMX100USB DJ Mixer is designed to connect directly to your computer and take your music straight into the digital realm. In an instant, the VMX100USB allows you to record and play any digital music file from your PC or Mac* computer – with no setup drivers required!
Dual intelligent, built-in BPM (Beats per Minute) counters with Sync Lock and Beat Assist help keep your tracks in sync – plus our VCA-controlled faders and crossfader ensure flawless performance. We've also included a free download for a massive software bundle that will transform your computer into a full-fledged music production and editing studio!
Like the trusty DJ mixers of yore, the VMX100USB features RCA inputs for mixing up your favorite vinyl cuts via your turntables, as well as tape, CD and mp3 players. But the VMX100USB's state-of-the-art USB connectivity enables you to also access your computer's mp3 library, or digitize your own creative mix using your PC or Mac* computer. The VMX100USB also features a dedicated mic input for announcements, an impromptu rap – or any other vocal nuance. If it can be clicked, spun or spoken, the VMX100USB can mix it!
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- Gold-plated RCA connectors for highest signal integrity
- High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life
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Only issue the issue I have is this product was not highlighted as a 2 channel mixer so I cannot mix in headphones


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All rooms have a TV and free wifi (except for "Bleue Gitane" which has mediocre Wifi reception).
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African Encyclopedia » BERNARD DADIÉ Writer, Poet (+)Add your Start-up (+) Publish
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Bernard Binlin Dadié (or sometimes Bernard Dadie) (born 1916 near Abidjan) is a prolific Ivorian novelist, playwright, poet, and ex-administrator. Among many other senior positions, starting in 1957, he held the post of Minister of Culture in the government of Côte d'Ivoire from 1977 to 1986.
Dadié was born in Assinie, Côte d'Ivoire, and attended the local Catholic school in Grand Bassam and then the Ecole William Ponty.
He worked for the French government in Dakar, Senegal, but on returning to his homeland in 1947 became part of its movement for independence. Before Côte d'Ivoire's independence in 1960, he was detained for sixteen months for taking part in demonstrations that opposed the French colonial government.
In his writing, influenced by his experiences of colonialism as a child, Dadié attempts to connect the messages of traditional African folktales with the contemporary world. With Germain Coffi Gadeau and F. J. Amon d'Aby, he founded the Cercle Culturel et Folklorique de la Côte d'Ivoire (CCFCI) in 1953. His humanism and desire for the equality and independence of Africans and their culture is also prevalent.
He was rediscovered with the release of the Steven Spielberg's 1997 movie "Amistad" which features the music by American composer John Williams. The choral text of Dadié's poem "Dry Your Tears, Afrika" ("Sèche Tes Pleurs") is used for a song of the same name. Published in 1967, this poem is basically about Africa and her sons and daughters returning home. It focuses on healing the wounds of slavery, colonialism, and neo-colonialism. This poem was actually translated into Mende, a language spoken by ~ 46% of Sierra Leone, for the song.


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Awarding the people who live in the moment,
The noble who write and capture the best in life,
The bold who reminded us what really mattered –
Savoring the experience of quality time.
Winners re-post this completely with their acceptance speech. This could be written or video recorded.
Winners have the privilege of awarding the next awardees! The re-post should include a NEW set of people/blogs worthy of the award, and winners notify them the great news.
What makes a good acceptance speech?
1. Gratitude. Thank the people who helped you along the way
2. Humor: Keep us entertained and smiling
3. Inspiration. Make your story touch our lives
4. Get an idea from the great acceptance speeches, compiled in MomentMatters.com/Speech
5. Display the award's badge on your blog/website, downloadable in MomentMatters.com/Award
First of all I would like to say a very big thank you to aim4wisdom for presenting me with this award. I love receiving the awards as it gives me the encouragement to carry on and you know that at least some people are really enjoying reading what you have written.
This blog has given me the boost to start writing and that is all due to my loyal followers. I love to read about what is going on in your lives and what you are up to, there are so many wonderful blogs out there that there are just not enough hours in the day to read as many of them as I would like too.
I am still having problems putting the award pictures on my wall but hopefully with the new laptop…..once I get to grips with operating it, I will be showing my very proud awards.
Thank you so much, aim4wisdom! Thank you, WordPress! Thank you, readers!
And finally. . . my nominees for the Best Moment Award. . . .
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The Holocaust, the Church, and the Law of Unintended Consequences: How Christian
Anthony J. Sciolino
Five Stars (out of Five)
In a haunting yet readable history, Sciolino shows how Christian anti-Semitism contributed to the church's silent complicity.
Judge and deacon Anthony Sciolino's debut history is a nuanced and multifaceted exploration of centuries of Christian doctrines concerning Judaism, as well as of the consequences of their cultural embeddedness. The Holocaust, the Church, and the Law of Unintended Consequences poses tough moral questions while also proving to be a haunting,
compulsively readable project.
Sciolino began research for his book hoping to discover that the Catholic Church, and Holocaust-era Pope Pius XII, could be exonerated from complicity in one of the worst most staggering attempts at genocide in human history. He discovered, instead, that Christianity's foundational anti-Judaism enabled widespread silence and inaction from Europe's religious
communities, and that the language of church fathers was even used in systemic campaigns against Jews and other "enemies" of the Third Reich.
In an effort to highlight this connection, Sciolino traces anti-Judaism back to the time of Christ. Proving thoroughly conversant with biblical scholarship and church history, he shows how the politically motivated anti-Judaism in New Testament works and, in the writings of church fathers, became entrenched as theologically valid. In turn, he details historical movements against Jewish communities from the Crusades to the Inquisition, from pogroms based on the myth of blood libel to church campaigns of murder and conversion.
The resultant picture of Christian history is veracious, if not flattering. The author delivers readers to the feet of twentieth-century atrocities with the sense that their deadly, Christian-led anti-Semitism was both indefensible, in light of Christian doctrines of love, and entirely predictable, given Christian teachings regarding Jews.
As chapters move through descriptions of inaction, and even of church alliances with the Nazi state, Sciolino paints a picture of a church torn between duty and tradition. The author gives voice both to critics who name Pius XII's general inaction as complicity, and to apologists who view the lives he did preserve as proof of an impressive break with anti-Jewish tradition. Sciolino relates his references thoroughly and judiciously. The notion of unintended consequences runs throughout, rendering the church's complicity not always malicious or intentional.
Sciolino's balancing act is unwieldy yet credible. The worst offenders among Christian clergy are named, including two priests executed for war crimes, and their sins are unflinchingly detailed; but also named are the many Christians honored for saving Jews. Sciolino lists Pius XII's failings, but also his historically unprecedented moves to save some Jewish lives,
affording even his inaction a level of depth. There are few easy villains in this work.
While meditations on church history don't always yield immediate rewards, Sciolino's book does prove a good primer on interactions between church and state, down through modernity. Reflections on the postwar censuring of liberal theologians prove particularly interesting, and invite reflection on how the church might stumble in the future.
Both an indictment for past misdeeds and a call to a more responsible future, The Holocaust, the Church, and the Law of Unintended Consequences is poised to add new depth to discussions of Christianity's involvement in widespread anti-Jewish sentiment and action.
Michelle Anne Schingler
"Judge Sciolino demonstrates that Nazism's racial anti-Semitism was rooted in Christian anti-Judaism. From at least the third century, Christianity's "teaching of contempt" concerning Jews set the encounter between Jews and Christians on a tragic course. These were two related religions that shared many sacred texts and ideas. Christianity emerged out of Judaism originally as a Jewish sect. It laid claim to the Hebrew Bible and to the covenant with God. But the fact that the majority of Jews did not become Christians was a source of concern and hostility to early Christian leaders and a theological threat to the very legitimacy of Christianity."
Michael N. Dobkowski, Professor, Department of Religious Studies, Hobart and William Smith Colleges
"(Sciolino is) a master of detail and an expert judge of where the detail fits into the overall structure…neither tendentious nor shrill. (He) points to those figures, popes and others, who strove against the anti-Semitic trends of their times. The result is that we get a nuanced picture of Christian complicity. And with that comes the encouragement we need to struggle mightily for reform."
George Dardess, permanent Catholic deacon and author of several books on the Muslim-Christian dialogue
"This is an impressive, scholarly, provocative and well-written book, that stimulates thinking and discussions, which can be unsettling for a traditional Christian reader. The author provides facts, references and history to prove that the Catholic Church has contributed both to anti-Semitism and anti-Judaism, not only in its actions, but also when it failed to act. Papal authorities, and especially Pope Pius XII is identified as someone who could have, but did not, (maybe for good, but also, maybe for political reasons) done more to prevent Nazism's atrocities. Many other books on this subject have been written, but this author's background, legal training, and religious education and ministry provides an honest and courageous perspective."
Frank C., Victor, NY
"Mr. Sciolino brings a wealth of academic training, experience and discipline to this work. He is a lawyer and a retired Family Court Judge, as well as an ordained Catholic Deacon with an advanced degree in Theology. His ministerial experience includes a successful suburban parish, a mission parish in rural Kentucky, and Jail ministry in his home town of Rochester, NY.
In a well researched book, with a wealth of footnotes, he examines, as I expect he did as a judge, the very often painful history of Christianity and its relationship with Judaism.
As any good judge tries to do, he strives to present the facts and leaves you and I, the jury, to decide culpability. The body of this book sticks with the 2,000 year historical case of Christians and Jews. But, toward the end of the book, Mr. Sciolino lists a few of the cases that the Catholic Church has brought against some of its own clergy and laypeople, who have spoken and/or written their prophetic views on justice and equality and its relationship to the Gospel. These views, when not in direct alignment with Church authorities, have often been met with harsh treatment, and little or no opportunity for explanation or representation. Historically and presently, little seems out of bounds when The Church sees a possible threat to its authority and self preservation, whether from without or within.
The redeeming fact we all must keep in mind is that at Vatican II it was proclaimed that The People of God are the Church, not simply the institutional Church."
Jerry Norton, Webster, NY
Well researched and well written. Almost as though the author actually lived it. I would recommend it to any history or religion buff.
Double "Bassman," Victor, NY
"Anthony Sciolino's book on the Holocaust is insightful. If more people had the courage to speak the truth and the bravery to take action, this could diminish some of the injustices in the world."
Camille Perlo-Rochester, New York
Excellent Work
This book is a cogent summarization of an enormous amount of scholarship all in service of proving the central thesis of the book as stated in the title. Utilizing the form of a legal brief, Judge Sciolino, in readable prose free of all jargon, makes a compelling case for his thesis which should convince all but the most partisan readers. This is an excellent work appropriate for all readers from high school and college students to all adults interested in one of the great issues of historical thought-What caused the Holocaust.
Ruth M. Yang
A must read
Judge Sciolino has carefully researched his subject and presents us with irrefutable information we are
uncomfortable in knowing. However, no positive change occurs without acknowledgment of past mistakes and this book is a good step towards those needed changes.
Judge Sciolino has produced a scholarly (but quite readable) book. His honest approach to the connection between the Holocaust and Christian history will serve as a catharsis for many Catholics and Jews. His work will unquestionably improve the bond between our faiths. I can highly recommend it to everyone with a desire for a better understanding of the events of the twentieth century and the two millennia preceding it.
Ira "Bob" Born
Past Chair of the Anti-Defamation League Interfaith Committee
I found Judge Sciolino's book to be both fascinating and scary at the same time. I was raised in a Jewish home and as a child remember hearing how many Christians felt that Jews had killed Christ and that we were not to be trusted because of our different beliefs I never quite understood how this happened. Now, reading this very well documented book that cites church teachings that go back over 2000 years, it's easy to understand how these ideas developed. Anti-Judaism became part of the Catholic church's doctrine, supported
by many of the popes through history. Judge Sciolino then fast forwards to the rise of Nazi Germany in the early 1930's where Hitler himself was able to reference some of these same teachings, and in fact uses some of the same demonizing language in his own writings. Add to that the fact that Pope Pius XII and the Church did nothing to denounce Hitler and the Holocaust while it was happening, Judge Sciolino builds a strong case for rendering his decision that the Catholic Church, by its unwillingness to speak out against Hitler, helped to support his goal. I learned so much from reading it.
Sciolino's exposure of the Catholic Church and its role in failing to stop the Holocaust is very well done.
He opens with a brief, personal, subjective view. Thereafter, he objectively and methodically unfolds two thousand years of history with thorough research and interpretation. He shows astute balance when he skillfully weaves the forces of good into his research which include the acts of those who followed their conscience in an attempt to stop the injustices and genocide. The concluding chapter includes more current research (as recent as 2012) which refers to present and future issues. It leaves the reader with much to ponder.
I would recommend that this book be placed on High School, College and University book lists. I have been sharing it with others and will keep a copy on my bookshelf as one of my favorite reads and valuable historical resources.
Book extremely well researched and footnoted to back up all statements in the book. Thus one is able research all stated facts.
Norman J. Lederman DDS
This book is a masterful summarization of the key ideas in the cultural/intellectual history of the Roman Catholic Church and Western Europe underpinning the anti-Judaism which ultimately lead to the Holocaust. It resembles Jared Diamond's Guns,Germs and Steel in that like Professor Diamond, Judge Sciolino imbues what is essentially a description of complex ideas with a narrative force that makes the book a real page-turner. The book is ideal for general readers of all ages and would make an excellent text for any course in Western civilization at the high school or college level. All in all an outstanding work.
Excellent Read for Honest Catholics
This book is well-researched. It is thoughtful and insightful. Mr. Sciolino is fair and honest and recognizes the courage of some Christians and the miserable failure of others, most notably high-ranking church officials. He comes across as someone who loves the Catholic faith, but is capable of acknowledging the many historical mistakes of the institutional Church which is very human. Anyone interested in history, particularly the Second World War, or anyone who has ever asked how the Holocaust could have happened, should read Mr. Sciolino's extremely well-written book.
"This is one of the most informative books focused on the Shoah that I have read in a long time and I have read much on the subject. It is extremely well-researched and well-written. It held my interest and it's 2,000 year view of Christian behavior toward Jews was eye-opening to say the least. If you are a student of the Shoah, this book is a must-read."
"Anthony Sciolino, a scholar and deacon of his church has reviewed the history of the Church to uncover the pattern of anti-Semitism and anti-Jewsh traditions and has acknowledged the thread running through the Crusades, the Inquisition and the stunning refusal to oppose the Nazi holocaust. Even after the war, when the Pope and the church was safe, Pope Pius did nothing to condemn the atrocities or ex-communicate the Nazi perpetrators.
Mr. Sciolino's courage is that he does not shy away from the backlash that his book will bring from his own cherished community. In a church that is hierarchical and authoritarian, it takes great courage to find fault with the church and its leaders. But the only way to move forward and to correct the wrongs of the past is to acknowledge the failings of the church and to try to correct it. This book exposes the underlying failures of the church and its history of anti-Jewish practices which helped create the holocaust.
Michael Hagelberg
"Five stars because of the thorough research and documented coverage of a delicate subject. Recommended for anyone who wants an unbiased history of the factors that led to the holocaust and the people and institutions responsible."
"I have just finished reading your book and want you to know how much I enjoyed it. I admire your thorough research and scholarship. Although I had a passing familiarity with most of the historical events, I learned so much about the attitudes and interaction of the various popes. Your analysis presented opposing points of view and added a great perspective to the course of history. It compels any reader to think about the oppression of any minority now and in the future."
Richard D. Rosenbloom
This book is an incredibly thorough analysis of the Church's role in the holocaust; but it is more than that; it thoroughly explains the history behind the lack of response by the Church.
Jessie Marvin Lazeroff
Anthony J. Sciolino provides a sober, serious and judicious examination of the role Roman Catholic anti-Judaism played in Hitler's campaign to destroy the Jewish people. Sciolino combines the skills of a lawyer and former judge with the conscientious dedication to the Gospel of Love as a deacon to provide the reader with a lucid , balanced and scrupulously fair analysis of the Church's pervasive view of the Jewish refusal to convert as a threat to the legitimacy of Christianity as the "New Israel" superseding Judaism. He lucidly documents both the Church's hostility toward and lack of concern for the Jewish people most especially during the Holocaust. Although there were a few righteous Christians protecting Jews, Christians overwhelming viewed the Jews as Christ- killers who were largely incapable of accepting the Gospel, wandering the earth spreading misery and corruption. Sciolino documents how the Church engaged in much evil out of religious conviction- blood libel against the "ignominious" Jews, the establishment of Jewish ghettos,inquisitions, synagogue burnings, copies of the Talmud burned, forced baptisms etc. All of this made Jews easy prey, according to Sciolino, during the Nazi period. As judge and deacon Sciolino makes his case that Christians generally and Catholics specifically have historically failed to exercise a well-formed conscience based on the Gospel of Love in their treatment of Jews setting the stage to treat the Jews as "the Other" leading putative Christians to participate actively or as bystanders in the Nazi genocide. What is most powerful and savagely honest in Sciolino's courageous book is the need for the Church to face its history in humility, recognizing that it is not a "perfect society" on earth and consequently must constantly rededicate itself to the Gospel of Love in its concern for the socially and religiously marginalized.
Dr. Kenneth L. Deutsch, Professor of Political Science, SUNY at Geneseo


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A new report was just released comparing canadian and european healthcare sytems, called Euro-Canada Health Consumer Index 2008 you can find it here,http://www.fcpp.org/main/publication...php?PubID=2025
In it Canada generally lags well behind most other european countries in quality of care delivered and bang for your buck. Drugs are financed at around 90% in europe while canada's healthcare system pays for about 40% of your prescription costs !
In europe healthcare is geared around the patient, with patient rights guaranteeing timely and effective treatment., in canada we have taken a top down approach, focusing on the healthcare providers and ignoring patient opinion or input and providing no guarantees to wait times.
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A desire to bring true delight and joy of driving to greater numbers of people. This was the passion that spurred Toyota engineers to create a low, beautiful, completely sensual and emotional body design. One that achieves dynamic, functional beauty ideal for a new generation lightweight sports car.
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Rodriguez introduced her newborn daughter Alana Martina, who was born on November 12 in Madrid, in Hello! magazine and said: "It has definitely brought us closer. We're happier together than ever."
Their daughter is Rodriguez's first child and 32-year-old Ronaldo's fourth: he has seven-year-old son Cristiano Jr and twins Eva and Mateo, who were born earlier this year.
She said: "The children are our joy."
"We wake up and the first thing we do is hug and kiss them, put them in their little chairs and watch them while they have their breakfast, make sure they have everything they need, and so on all day long. "This is a very special time for us all."
Of her relationship with the Portuguese football star, she said: "I'm very proud of him."
"When we got home from hospital, he'd organised a surprise dinner, with all our nearest and dearest. "I felt like the luckiest woman in the world. "I have found love. We complement each other very well.
"We have a beautiful relationship and when I have him beside me, I have everything. I feel loved and cared for.
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"Powers Make You Free" by Caroline Houghton from Wilde Magazine: A Magazine of Art and Literature with a Queer Edge Issue One, Winter 2012. Edited by Lucia Guatney.
I loved this brief, richly descriptive glimpse into the life of a Latino transgender teenager who's struggling just to survive the hostile environment of her childhood. Almost nowhere is safe. At school she's bullied; likewise in her neighborhood. At home her father beats her with a belt and his fists, and says this is love, that he is doing it because he doesn't want his son to turn out to be effeminate. The only safe place she's found is at her Aunt Dolly's. There she enjoys a brief respite while caring for the dying woman. She feeds her, drinks a little whisky and smokes cigarettes with her, and after Aunt Dolly drifts off, dresses in her clothes. The reader fears what will happen after Aunt Dolly is gone, and the story ends on a strikingly ironic note.


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The Most Rev. Dr. Katharine Jefferts Schori, previously Bishop of Nevada, is the 26th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church. She is chief pastor to the Episcopal Church's 2.4 million members in 16 countries and 110 dioceses, ecumenical officer, and primate, joining leaders of the other 38 Anglican Provinces in consultation for global good and reconciliation. Jefferts Schori was elected at the 75th General Convention on June 18, 2006, and invested at Washington National Cathedral on November 4, 2006.


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Additional boutique producers of exceptional Chilean wines
While the Chilean boutique-wine movement has been driven mostly by small stand-alone producers, a side effect has been Chile's largest wineries, including Concha y Toro, Santa Rita, Viña San Pedro and Santa Carolina, exploring and producing site-speci c artisan wines of their own. Additional larger-size wineries that are also bottling specialty small-production wines include Ventisquero, Montes, Lapostolle, Errázuriz, De Martino and Valdivieso, among others.
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There are plenty of different shops such as food supermarkets, bakeries, furniture stores, department stores, clothing stores and many others.
More and more shopping centres and malls are opening in big and small cities. Under one roof you can find various shops and buy everything you need.
Thanks to the development of the Internet, some people prefer to shop online. Even though it might seem the most convenient way of buying things, there are a few disadvantages as well.
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Europe is renowned for its designer boutiques and massive sales. However, it is possible to buy fashion clothes of high quality in other countries too.
One must be aware that compulsive buying can turn into a disorder which is known as oniomania. People suffering from it buy a lot of things not because they really need them, but simply to go through this feeling. Sometimes they may never use what they buy.
Сейчас шопинг как метод времяпровождения становится достаточно пользующимся популярностью. Все же, значение этого слова предполагает не только лишь разглядывание продуктов в магазинах. В это понятие заходит и почти все другое, к примеру обед в кафе либо ресторане.
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It's time to kick off another school year, and I'm excited about the many opportunities waiting for students. From our youngest learners in expanded pre-K to middle and high school students enrolled in our most innovative programs, Dallas ISD's educational landscape includes something for every student.
I'm particularly proud that students have access to diverse options here in our own neighborhood. Parents no longer have to look beyond District 7 to find programs like two-way dual language, pre-K for 3 and 4 year olds, early colleges, AVID, STEM and many more. Students can find programs to fit their needs, and I am eager to continue working with the community to build upon these efforts.
That is one of the many great things about public school education — we get to work alongside each other, neighbor to neighbor, strengthening the schools in our community and taking each of them to new heights along with the hopes and dreams of our children.
To encourage this kind of collaboration, I want to begin the year with a call to action challenging you to make this the year that you step up and bring your own brand of uniqueness to the discussions about what we want out of our schools in District 7 and to make the commitment to invest the time and energy our students deserve.
You can start by visiting the school in your neighborhood to see what they offer and how you might be able to support them by volunteering your time, adopting a classroom or offering your expertise. I encourage you to do this one thing, and watch how our schools transform. Let's see what we can build together.
Other news in District 7:
Back to school information is online at dallasisd.org/backtoschool or contact the parent hotline at 972.925.5555. You have the option of enrolling you students online by visiting the back to school site or here.
We have two new principals in the neighborhood: Diana Nunez will take the reins at W. H. Adamson High School and Heather Holland will lead at L. V. Stockard Middle School. Here's to a great year, and I look forward to working with each of you.
I want to send a hearty thanks to our good friends at Kroger for, once again, sponsoring the Dallas Backpack Boosters to help equip students for the coming year. Last year, this same effort provided school supplies for nearly 68,000 students.
In case you haven't heard, Dallas ISD is launching the Athletic Hall of Fame to honor the many great athletes who have made significant contributions to the district's storied high school athletic program. If you know of an athlete who should be included in the inaugural class, please take time to nominate her/him for one of three categories: Past Dallas ISD Student Athlete; Former Dallas ISD Coach; and Contributors. For more information and to nominate, visit dallasisd.org/athletichalloffame.
Audrey Pinkerton is the District 7 representative on the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees


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Tired of opening your laptop or grabbing your phone and seeing the same lame wallpaper — some generic tropical paradise, or a super-macro flower shot? We feel you! And apparently, so does the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities. They've combed through the Art Bank Collection, an array of local works purchased by the city and displayed in D.C. government buildings, and created a super-cool gallery of downloadable wallpapers for computers, iPhones, and iPads.
We're loving the artistic renderings of Ben's Chili Bowl and the old Wonder Bread building by Michael Crossett, and the understated geometric creations by Anne Albagli. With 39 options to choose from, you can ogle a fresh work of art every day. And isn't that better than staring at a nondescript sunset all day?
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The Knightsbridge-based studio celebrating 25 years
Great British Brands –
"Karen Howes' passion for interior design started when she was a child – she was always rearranging her room. At the age of 19 she bought her first flat and set about decorating it herself, from sanding the floors to making the curtains. Following a spell working for an art dealer, Karen founded Taylor Howes from her spare room in Pimlico. Working four days a week as an estate agent, she spent the other three days building up a client base that would allow her to achieve her dream of becoming a leading interior designer."


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Opening Times: Thur and Fri- 12pm to 5pm & Sat – 11am to 6pm
Our address: Neon Tiger, 93 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3RD, UK
Contact number: 0333 301 6366
93 Stokes Croft, now happy home to Neon Tiger is a 17 century hybrid of a cottage and industrial workshop. We started working on this building in 2012 when it was a sad shell of a building, flooded with rain water, with ripped off roofs, missing front door & fire- blackened walls.
It took us 4 years to put it back on its feet, heavily depending on traditional & meticulous building and renovation methods, with kind help of friends and family, and whenever possible, using unwanted and recycled materials.
We now run a bespoke and slightly different art and gift shop in the retail aspect of the building. As Neon Tiger Design we provide out own artworks and illustrative designs, along side these we support small press, and all things lovingly handmade in UK over countless cups of tea.
Come down and checkout our lovely building and fill your home with our hand picked artworks and products.


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I'm assuming that either 1) they didn't have access to market information (easily found on Google, of course, but maybe they didn't have access to the internet when they were asked?) 2) they didn't bother checking, and just assumed Obama = bad.WetEV wrote:http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/main ... -pick.html
Go to any market information service, and verify for yourself. The market was up. Dow Jones, S&P500, NASDAQ, and any other broad average you care to look at.Only 41% of Trump voters say that the stock market went up during the Obama administration. 39% say it went down, and another 19% say they're not sure.
A serious question:
Why can 39% of Trump's voters think otherwise?
I'm guessing it was (2).


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Heartshake Studios
Explorer Bat Pin
Regular price $13.00
From a new series by Ryan Berkley, the Natural Values collection explores the natural world and the lessons it teaches and inspires in human culture.
These pins are adaptations from his original artwork from the show.
Four color bat design, with silver lettering and outline, from an original print.
Hard enamel, cloisonne pin with two non-slip yellow rubber clutches on the back so pin doesn't spin.
Comes packaged in cellophane sleeve.
Size: 1.5"


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5 Steps To A Holiday Spirit
The Beacon Bolt is a publication of the student body of Northwest Christian University.
Around this time of year I am always trying to make the proper transition into the festive spirit. As the leaves change and the clouds occlude the sunshine carrying with them heavy rains, a comforting ambiance washes over the Northwest. We embrace the opportunity to break out the flannels and boots, the baked goods and coffees are always themed and the grim weather seems to soothe the soul. I believe I have accomplished the ultimate formula to finding holiday bliss.
- Food
The best and most frequent technique I use is to first start off by getting a plethora of delicious holiday inspired snacks and beverages. My favorite holiday beverages are hot chocolate, pumpkin spice hot chocolate, apple cider and almost any festive coffee or chai tea. Although drinks are great, the snacks are of the utmost importance. Try making some of the Pillsbury Ready to bake holiday sugar cookies, caramel blooming apples with vanilla bean ice cream, popcorn and any of your favorite candy.
- Decorations
I suggest decorating for any and every holiday. The Dollar Tree has an amazing selection of holiday decor, making it easy to decorate your home, apartment or dorm room on a budget. Thanksgiving decorations should always involve a turkey or two and the classic autumn colors. Christmas is my favorite holiday to decorate for and I definitely step up my game for December. They make great decorations for either the traditional Christian decor or the more cutesy commercial side with penguins, reindeer and snowmen.
- Movies
One of my favorite activities for the holiday season is watching some festive movies, usually while eating pumpkin spice flavored something and cuddling up with my heated blanket. Here is a list of my must watch holiday movies this season:
- Home Alone
- A Christmas Carol
- The Santa Clause: 1-3
- A Christmas Story
- Any of the Peanuts Holiday Classics
- Frozen
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas
- Elf
- A Christmas Story
- The Polar Express
- Activities
For Thanksgiving I like taking some time to appreciate my loved ones by sending out cards, letters or baked goods. During December I love driving around and admiring Christmas lights and decorations, going to Hoodoo Autobahn Tubing Park, decorating cookies, and hosting and/or attending Christmas parties with white elephant gift exchanges.
- Clothes etc.
This is one of the simplest ways of getting into the autumn-winter months, is going out and buying a new scarf, flannels, long sleeve shirts, pants and/or boots. Purchasing these new pieces of clothing will make it easier for you to pack away your shorts and sandals and smoothly transition into the colder months. Bath and Body Works is also one of my favorite places to shop during these months because there is something about candles, incense and lotions that scream holidays. They always have coupons and sales, and are constantly releasing new signature holiday scents, my current favorite is Marshmallow Pumpkin Latte.
If you follow these steps I believe you will have a smooth transition into the holiday season. Having a holiday spirit adds to the joyful atmosphere that surrounds us during this amazing time of the year. Happy holidays and God bless!


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Philadelphia-bred, Hip-Hop wunderkind, Eddie Royal's music is unarguably some of the most realistic and exciting things going on in the underground hip-hop scene right now. Considering himself a protégé of the game Eddie had to dig back into the roots of Hip Hop because he really didn't start his musical endeavors until about 1997-2000. Using uncanny wit, undeniable skills and the natural gift of having a way with words Eddie is looking to become one of the most successful artists to ever embrace this culture.
He has helped put together a consistent array of city slamming, internet buzzing mixtapes with the HR Vol Series (HR Vol 1: Makin' Moves, HR Vol 2: Beginning of the End & HR Vol 3: I Rise) and has his own solo mixtapes Swagga Jackin EP, The Process, T.E.N., State of My Reflection Vol 1: BEFORE THE LIGHTS & State of My Reflection Vol 2: Stage Presence. Eddie Royal's mixtapes are a direct insight to ER's mindset and what influences him to write his lyrics. Thinking that true Hip Hop is something that is lost Eddie is attempting to do what a lot of artists aren't. BRING BACK HIP HOP ON A WORLD WIDE SCALE. Anyone can rap but few can be lyrical and effective in those lyrics. Few people can grasp you and pull you into their world with untamed conceptual thoughts and real life lessons that bleed through the pen. That's where Eddie Royal excels.
He was born Eddie L. Jefferson III in Philadelphia, PA spending the better part of his barren childhood bouncing back and forth between his hometown and the city of Camden. Initially attracted to various lyrical based outlets as a teenager, Eddie began writing R&B lyrics for various friends who were singing and recording their own music. As the lack of the ability to hold a note started weighing on Eddie's heart he decided to try developing a style of his of where he could express himself through the same lyrics he would write for other artists. Hip Hop seemed the best fit for the mindset the Eddie presents and expresses himself through. Join him on his journey.
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Drunk Sexin by: Eddie Royal >> Album: The Process >>> Directed by: Above Entertainment LLC >>> Model: Elizabeth Ashley >>> Instagram: @eddieroyal >>> Twitter: @eddieroyal215 >>> For more this project and more music: www.soundcloud.com/eddieroyal >>> For contact, booking and other networking: email@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.com
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KSV 171: Rev. Mink Mud - Defacer: Unisex Rim (SoundCloud edit)
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A special SoundCloud edit (3:00) of the Defacer: Unisex Rim album by "Rev. Mink Mud" (aka Kevin Drumm), released April 2012 on Karl Schmidt Verlag. The compendium was mixed and produced by Karl Schmidt using Kevin's epic "Incus Fear" composition as a jumping-off point. We used pseudonyms as we didn't want to pimp the album in too obvious a manner. Still, many enthusiasts saw through the ruse...
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Love is on the mind and on the screen at the George Eastman House's Dryden Theatre, where a weekend of Valentine's Day films is in the works. On Saturday, guest will be treated to an 8 p.m. screening of "I'll Never Forget You," a whimsical time-traveling romance directed by Roy Baker and starring Tyrone Powers and Ann Blyth. On Sunday, the Dryden will host a special noon screening of "An Affair to Remember" (1957), which costars Deborah Kerr and Cary Grant. A concert by a string quartet from Eastman School of Music will begin on Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Living Room, followed by an Aeolian pipe organ program, as part of the Sunday Afternoon music series at the Eastman House.
The George Eastman House Valentines Weekend activities are Saturday, February 14, and Sunday February 15, at the George Eastman House. 900 East Avenue. $6-$14. eastmanhouse.org