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Frontiers Records FRCD 108
Produced by: Kevin Chalfant
Released: Feb. 22 / Website
Closest Relative: The Storm, Melodica
Kevin Chalfant is a voice to be respected. His work with The Storm, The VU and live with many others has provided AOR fans with hours of listening pleasure.
Chalfant's work with The Storm gave the singer a lot of exposure and a lot of well deserved high praise. Those albums remain classics to this day.
In Two Fires, Kevin re-teamed with The Storm guitarist Josh Ramos and the pair went about recapturing the sound of that band. The debut Two Fires album was released and was naturally instantly compared to The Storm's two albums.
Well, at least, that's how I and several others viewed it. But, in fact, it was probably a little unfair of me to do so, as these are two different bands. One big point is that the difference in recording budget was at least 10 times more with The Storm and the songs (without Storm co-writer Gregg Rolie) also a little different.
The debut album was a solid album of pure melodic AOR, with some catchy numbers. Josh and Kevin have a solid bond and on the second album have changed one of the main points of criticism levelled at them after the release of the debut - the song writing.
Ignition features the same delivery style of the debut - that is, very smooth, mid tempo AOR, but with a twist.
There is far better variation in the songs, second time around. Ignition features some big ballads and anthems, plus some softer moments.
But it also features some far darker and moodier moments, which have added texture and balance to the album as a whole. It has made the album's 'journey' a little less predictable and lets the guys show more of what they are capable of.
Jim Peterik co-writes 7 of the album's 10 tracks with Kevin.
However, there is no doubt there will still be some considerable debate over this release. The subject of that debate will be the production quality of the album.
Some won't care, others might. The sound overall isn't as polished as the debut, in fact it is considerably rawer.
Now depending on your outlook, this may or may not figure in your thinking at all. The songs are certainly first rate, as are the continuous harmonies, Kevin's ever powerful hook filled vocals and Josh's more diverse rhythm and lead guitar work.
Track By Track:
Ignition kicks off the album, with a big traditional rock n roll intro. This lead song and title track was actually recorded after the bulk of the rest of the album and features guest players, drummer Kenny Arnoff and guitarist Michael Gardner, plus organ/synth player Chuck Giacinto.
Funnily enough, this is the best sounding track of the album, with a slightly better production quality than the remaining songs. Kevin's vocals are all over the song, working his magic especially well in the powerful chorus.
Somewhere Far Away is a song where the voice rules the day and leads the song through it's various hooks and melodies. An example of traditional uptempo, hook filled AOR.
More Than A Mystery is the first example of the guys stretching their boundaries. This mid-tempo piano-lead ballad is dark and brooding, leading into a pure 80's keyboard driven chorus.
You're Bringing Me Down is an uptempo AOR rock track that Kevin wrote solo. I am particularly fond of the chorus, which is quite in your face, while staying true to the mood of the song.
I'm Falling is the big sentimental ballad of the album. Just what candle waving fans call for and one of the better ballads I have heard Kevin sing and write. This is a major love song!
I See Red features a raw and bluesy guitar lead from Josh, which sets the tone of the song. This is a tough talking, tough sounding rock track with a stylish and emotional chorus.
This Night is a more easy going number, with another very 80's, very smooth chorus that, style wise, once again sets this record apart from the debut.
The Man I Want To Be is the album's second big ballad. This one is particularily emotional and filled with a great spirit. The chorus has hooks all over it and features another strong vocal performance.
I Will Remember You is straight from the AOR handbook and reminds me of the best parts of the debut album. Lots of hooks, lots of vocal melodies and a great up tempo feel good approach.
What The World Needs To Know is a great song to finish the album. This is one of Kevin's best vocal performances of the album and with the backing of a choir, the song really comes to life. Bound to become a sentimental favourite, this is a great AOR song.
Rhythm Of The World is a hidden bonus track and features the guys stretching out again, in tune with a melodic rock song, but with some definite outside influences. I'll leave you to discover the song yourselves!
|ESSENTIAL FOR: All fans of the debut and fans of Journey style pure AOR.
DISCOGRAPHY:707; Solo; The VU; The Storm; Two Fires - Two Fires . Ignition
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Rating: 85
sobresalen more than a mistery y el tema oculto en onda night ranger el resto del album es demasiado aor y desestructurado.
Rating: 83
I've had quite awhile to digest this album. I was a little more impressed by the self titled "Two Fires" disc from 2000. First off, I don't particulary like the production of this album. This really drags the album down from what it could and should be. Many have made the same comment and I agree 100%. I believe at least a quarter of the songs seem to get off to a great start only to lose focus/intensity. The first release from Two Fires was played continously for 6 months. This latest release has spent less considerable time in my car or at home. Now, that's not to say this isn't a good album. But I think it could have been even better. Song highlight's would be "More than a mystery","Your bringing me down", "This night" and "The man I want to be". The closing song "What the whole world needs to know" starts off with an awesome chord progression that takes the listener back to the days of Journey's "Infinity/Evolution/Departure" period. Do yourselves a favor and get this album. I would definetly recommend buying this album. Can't wait for what Kevin's comes up with next.
Rating: 90
This album is superior to the first Two Fires album and the songs are fuller and very good. The uptempo tracks in particular show the growth in both writing and playing of Kevin Chalfant & Johs Ramos. Although the production quality isn't perfect, this album is certainly much better than the "so-called" music that the American music industry is attemtpting to push on the public. Any fan of Journey will definately hear the influences on this album, especially "I Will Remember You." I would absolutely recommend Ignition to any melodick rock fan, especially those fans of Journey & The Storm.
Rating: 75
I must admit I thought this was a 1 off project that would never see a 2nd release. How wrong can I be, the first cd sold heaps and there is no reason that Ignition should not do the same. More of the same is on the menu with the journey influence to the fore. Mr Chalfont & Mr Ramos have set their stall out once againand you get nothing new or original just high quality melodic aor. This will please fans of the genre . Chalfonts voice is excellent throughout and shines on songs like "I'm falling" and "I will remember you", but you would expect nothing else from a seasoned pro.Will we see a third release, lets hope so as anything Mr Chalfont does is ok by me.Lets just hope he has a bigger recording budget next time so he can pay somebody to do a better production job.
Rating: 92
The series of 'negative' reviews here has prompted me to write...Ignition may sound under-produced to those expecting Storm-style ( dare I say it ) blandness, but to these ears the sound has a sorely needed 'bite' and edge, which combined with the marvellous melodies and THE voice make this my top release so far of 2002...(this CD has been pulled out of the rack far more often than the new Harem Scarem & Mecca CDs )
Rating: 88
After the mega-classic "Eye of the Storm" album and Kevin Chalfant's different, but very good solo debut, I was really looking forward to the 1st Two Fires album. Kevin's vocals-as always-were first rate along with Josh's guitar, but aside from a few high points, a lot of the songs seemed cliched and lifeless to me. With the notice that Jim Peterik would be helping with the co-writing on this cd (and knowing how well "River of Destiny" came out on the debut cd), I had a feeling this might be something to watch out for.
Hearing the final product, the advance feelings came true. Songwise, this is Kevin Chalfant's best set of song since the 2nd Storm album, and his best overall vocal performance bar none. With Peterik's input, the songs are more direct, and sorta mix the Survivor sound with the Two Fires debut for a great rock cd that, while smooth, has a heavier edge than most of Chalfant's material.
The only disappointment here-as mentioned by practically everybody else-is the production…or lack thereof. For whatever reason, the production is very raw and the mix isn't very clear at all. When you are in arena rock mode, a bad production can kill the songs and the fact that they stand up as good as they do under the circumstances is a testament to the performances and songwriting. Just as a note, the rating here is affected by the very poor production/mix and would be a bit higher otherwise.
Song by song…
Ignition…The cd opens with a hard-hitting song that is a bit more direct that the songs on the Two Fires debut cd, with the Survivor sound shining through a bit. Kevin Chalfant sounds as good as ever and his vocals are the driving force in the song. His vocals reach a high pitch that he rarely ever uses during the chorus and take a little time to get used to. The chorus is a Two Fires/Survivor blend that works very well.
Somewhere Far Away….sounds a lot like the style from the Two Fires debut, but this song works better, IMO. Typical pop rock with a nice chorus using the strength of Chalfant's vocals to carry the song. The vocals have a bit of an effect of them on the bridge, but it works fairly well.
More Than a Mystery….This is a moody mid-tempo song that has a bit of the Jamison-era Survivor influence shining through. Not my favorite song on the cd, but it works fairly well.
You're Bringing Me Down….back to the heavier edge of the opening song with a moody verse and a big, hard-hitting chorus that really works in the song's favor. A larger production would have really helped this song, but it works very well even without the larger sound. Nice vocal by Chalfant, and one of the better songs here.
I'm Falling….The first big ballad of the album and a wonderfully-written sentimental song with a vocal to match. Sounds a lot like something you would get on a Storm cd and wouldn't sound out of place there. One of Chalfant's best vocal performances on the album and not much to complain about here at all.
I See Red….Heavy rock song with a scorching lead by Josh Ramos. The lyrics are pretty direct and the chorus is seriously rocking--and very catchy also. Very raw and unrefined and one of my favorites. Production is a bit lacking here and a bigger production would have taken this song to a higher level.
This Night….Fairly smooth-flowing mid-tempo song here that fits on this record, but not much to compare it to in relation to Chalfant's past work. The chorus is very nice and fits the song.
The Man I Want to Be…This ends up being a cross between a ballad and mid-tempo-though closer to ballad--and contains a vocal by Kevin Chalfant that is out of this world. The lyrics work perfectly and the vocal is spot on. Nice guitar work by Josh Ramos here under the verses and the lead soloing parts. The song is a bit rawer-sounding than The Storm…but matches the quality easily.
I Will Remember You…back to the uptempo rock and sounding a lot like the debut Two Fires cd. The production is seriously lacking here and the song suffers quite a bit. Not my favorite song here.
What the Whole World Needs to Know…..mega-ballad and probably Chalfant's best vocal on the album. Lyrics are really good-especially the HUGE chorus. The choir helps the song, but they are almost a little too low in the mix for the best effect.
Rhythm of the World….I'm guessing this song was hidden because it's a little different style to the rest of the album, but the quality is right up there with the listed songs. Has a bit of a latin groove to it and a rawer feel and vocal, but that is what makes it work.
Rating: 76
Two Fires' new album is not bad but songs are not super either.
The arrangement&production is not honed enough. The first track Ignition fit into this cats. Intro is nice but the development is thin. More Than A Mystery sounds like When Seconds era Survivor but it might have come from the tracks prime time Survivor wouldn't include as their album tracks. Somewhere Far Away and You're Bringing Me Down are great songs but even that sounds like repeating the similar chords. The Man I Want To Be and Rhythm of The World, however, are excellently made and lift this album close to Storm and Two Fires debut level. Anyway more radio airplay is needed to get Two Fires the recognition they deserve.
Rating: 88
I can be very short about this one. Class all written about it !
AOR the way it should be ! Great songs, great musianship, great voice ! Only one minor point, the production is not that clear and should have been a lot better.
But otherwise, an essential release for every pure AOR fan !
Nuff said !
Rating: 40
I have to agree with Greg.
The main problem here ain't the production (which is horrible btw, let alone the arrangements), but the songs: they basically sound as if they were all written and recorded in the span of 2 days, which is surprising considering the talents of those involved.
Of course Kevin's voice is as fabulous as ever but the hooks just ain't there.
My 2 cents...
Rating: 60
Sorry, guys, but I must disagree. Even if the production were up to par, most of the songs fall flat. I'm as big a Chalfant fan as anyone, but I'm quite disappointed.
Rating: 90
I could make an arguement that the music on this album is better than the last Two fires album. For that matter this album may be the best album for Chalfant and company since the first Storm disc. However, I'm going with Andrew here, the sound of the production is more in line with high quality demos than with a standard full production release. That's what brings the score down here. I put a compilation disc together with the Storm,The VU and Two Fires. The substandard production really came through when compared with the older releases. That said, songs like Ignition, I Will Remember, I See Red, This Night, The Man I Want To Be, Your Bringing Me Down, and the hidden bonus track, are all amazing songs and well worth the price of admission. Keven, if your listening, remix this disc or take it to the next level with the next release, please! Signed, a Fan......
Rating: 82
If it wasn't for the dire production on this album (Yes, I did say dire!!) it would be a out and out winner. However, such is the awful quailty in places that the rythm section is inaudible and the wonderful Kevin Chalfant's vocals are painful to listen to during the opening track "Ignition". That aside, there are some escellent songs on this album. "More than a mystery" represents everything that is sheer class about Mr. Chalfant and his previous outfits - brooding, catchy, melodic - twenty years ago it would have been a classic. But forme, hidden track "Rhythm of the World" is the best song on the CD. An sassy, Santana style groover, it gives a welcome lift as the CD peters out towards the end.
A must for those who bought the debut, The VU and Storm CDs.
Rating: 90
Rating: 86
I agree with Andrew. The only thing that drags down the score of this cd is the production. If you like the Storm or the first Two Fires cd or The VU then you will love this cd.
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I seem to be getting Wild Mushroom: Plague from Symbiosis even as Blood.
Anyone else running into the same thing?
Guess it's not a bug anymore.
I seem to be getting Wild Mushroom: Plague from Symbiosis even as Blood.
Anyone else running into the same thing?
Guess it's not a bug anymore.
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Indeed, I have noticed that as well.
Maybe it was a undocumented nerf? Since we blood DKs have a shitton of CDs already.
Maybe because blood DK don't get Wild Mushroom: Plague and get Might of Ursoc?
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And I can picture us attacking that world, because they'd never expect it.
its prolly a bug when they did hotfixes earlier
Prot warriors are getting stampeding roar, which is supposed to be for Arms/Fury
Post a bug report on their forums or in game if you can. If it is an undocumented hotfix...well that is just major lame for all the tank specs out there.
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Ya as Asheriah said its not a bug its an intended change. Though to be honest, as nice as MoU was I never need it, I find the Wild Shrooms are overall more useful.
It must have been a recent bug, i got might of ursoc when i was blood tanking in dps gear a few days ago.
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i got shrooms last night when our resto druid gave it to me. yes i was blood, no i wasn't UH when he casted it. hell, i wasn't even in DPS gear at all that raid.
They removed the Symbiosis survival CDs from all tanks.
I guess it was either too difficult to balance the tanks with extra CDs or too difficult to make it worthwhile using it on anyone other than the tank.
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trying to keep the interest and noise level high, without directly appearing
to fan the flames" in the often-combustible worlds of commercial and free
Indeed, it would appear that Microsoft had been reaching out to the open source
community in a way that it never has before. On November 2006, it announced
a partnership with Novell, a leading Linux developer, on a number of initiatives
to improve interoperability between the Linux and Windows OSes. Just last week,
Microsoft trumpeted in a press release that 12 new companies have signed on
with the agreement.
In fact, the release contains a quote highlighting the growth of the Novell
implementation of Linux, known as SuSE: "This impressive list of customers
across a wide range of industry groups and geographies is a further proof point
of the value of interoperability," Susan Heystee, vice president and general
manager of global strategic alliances for Novell, said in the release. "Customers
are looking for their vendors to solve their interoperability challenges. This
is resulting in continued growth in the share of SuSE Linux Enterprise in the
Linux market."
For Microsoft to quote the growth of any Linux distribution with approval is
astonishing to veteran Microsoft watchers.
It's worth noting that the deal Microsoft signed with Novell protects Novell
from any patent infringement lawsuits.
In an e-mail to this site, Gutierrez said news of Microsoft's actions should
come as no surprise to the open source community.
"Even the founder of the Free Software Foundation, Richard Stallman, noted
last year that Linux infringes well over 200 patents from multiple companies,"
Gutierrez said. "The real question is not whether there exist substantial
patent infringement issues, but what to do about them. Microsoft and Novell
already developed a solution that meets the needs of customers, furthers interoperability,
and advances the interests of the industry as a whole. Any customer that is
concerned about Linux IP issues needs only to obtain their open source subscriptions
from Novell."
So, are those who don't want to use Novell's version of Linux going to end
up in court? Gillen said it's highly doubtful.
"If [Microsoft is] going to sue someone, what's the benefit to Microsoft?"
he said. "If Microsoft was to successfully litigate away all the money
in the open source community, what they collect is likely to be less than what
they spend to do it. It could cost hundreds and hundreds of millions of dollars
to litigate; the big companies in that space are probably worth a hundred million.
It's about protecting Microsoft in the future, not about money."
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Everyone knew this was coming, really. To be surprised or aghast, is to be very stupid. I originally considered the idea of MS suing everyone to be a bit unfair. However, the recent spate of dumb lawsuits against MS, mounting in the billions, I've reconsidered and think MS should sue the hell out of everyone they want, despite the fact that it may raise costs to some of us in the long run. The big suit will be over anything using FAT, including flash drives. Even if MS uses their patents to simply shut everyone up and deter others from suing them, then that seems fair in the long run, I think.
Contrary to Stan's comment, I suspect not everyone who works on open source projects is a blatant thief. There are definitely those that have no respect for property rights, but there are also those that give of their talents to help others. Furthermore, changes are slowly taking shape that will impact the current patent system in the US. It's quite possible that at least some of the patents in question will be rejected for being "obvious".
If Microsoft themselves didn't actually use Open Source Software to aid in development of their own products, I would think this was a big deal. If software is to be adopted, share hardware platforms, and interoperate, there will be some overlap in functionality and form. To think that Linux users shouldn't have an "Office like" product or an email server is truly absurd.This is another attempt of Microsoft to find a new way of crushing the Linux community.
It's about time. It's just nuts that open source advocates have no thought about IP theft. They probably think it's okay to hijack wireless bandwidth from their neighbots and steal satellite and cable transmission with hot boxes. The open source community should be playing on the same field with the same rules as those of us trying to sell what we work on.
Linux does not violate any MS patents -until- it's proven in a court of law...and that isn't likely to happen anytime soon if ever.Nothing like extorting money from existing customers that run MS and Linux by using FUD. Now that's a company I can get behind..NOT!Also, MS has paid over 9 Billion dollars to settle law suites (most because MS infringed on another companies IP). That is the 800 pound gorilla in this room.
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Fox, who was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player, led the Crusaders with 42 kills over the three-match event, hitting .311. The senior had a team-high 19 kills in Friday night's win over UIC and followed that up with 11 kills vs. DePaul and 12 against Loyola (Chicago) on Saturday. Fox also tallied 11 blocks, two solos, on the weekend and moved into 10th place on Valpo's career solo blocks list with 44. This is the second Mid-Con Offensive Player of the Week award for Fox in her career.
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Seminar highlights include presentations led by Brian Gimmillaro, Al Scates, Cecile Reynaud, Bill Neville, Teri Clemens, Anne Kordes, recruiting expert Dan Tudor and sports psychologist Greg Dale. Also, again this year all sessions will be labeled as beginner, intermediate or advanced to help you better target the presentations of interest to you.
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Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading.
Anyone can play along! Just do the following:
- Grab your current read
- Open to a random page
- Share two (2) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on that page
BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn't give too much away! You don't want to ruin the book for others!)
- Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!
Here is mine, today.
"My employer, she says when a baby comes home from the hospital, a Filipina should arrive with him. That, for her, would make a perfect world."
-- p.32 Uncorrected Proof of My Hollywood by Mona Simpson (August 2010)
See previous post about My Hollywood.
What's your teaser of the week?
I don't understand you
I don't understand you teaser...sorry, maybe because it isn't my kind of read.
Only in Hollywood!! Great
Only in Hollywood!! Great Teaser!
very cool teaser! If only we
very cool teaser! If only we could all have someone to help us when we come home from the hospital with our babies!
teaser tuesday
Great teaser! Stop by and check out my teaser at The Wormhole.
Oh, interesting employer. I hope you're enjoying it. Thanks for visiting.
Looks like a great read!
Looks like a great read!
Interesting Teaser! My
Interesting Teaser! My Teaser for Captivate is here.
Happy reading. :)
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If she means a Filipina
If she means a Filipina nanny, I have to agree with her! Great teaser. And thanks for stopping by earlier!
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Interesting teaser. I'd like to know why she feels that way.
My TT is here.
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Early Sunday night finds the festive, star-strung environs of Cesar's Latin Palace thumping under the auspicious hand of DJ Josh. He winds through a savage set of hip hop with telling ease. The dance floor is packed. The tables are full. And, as the bar is sorely lacking for business, everyone seems to be having the time of their life without the aid of personality enhancement.
It is a mighty fine crowd for a Sunday night. In fact, one might say that it is an ecstatic crowd. Not to imply that anyone in the building is on Ecstasy, even though easy laughter abounds and everyone seems to hug rather than shake hands. Tonight's gathering is a benefit for the Omulu Capoeira Group, a collection of students and teachers who practice capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian form of self-defense combining dance, martial arts, acrobatics, and music. It seems as likely a place as any to find a fun-loving good time, but still, one whiff of the unhindered mirth in this room is enough to make any regular clubgoer instantly suspicious. First, everyone on the dance floor -- several hundred people -- can dance really well. Even the prerequisite geeky white guy in the crowd with the button-down shirt who thinks he can shake it, can, indeed, really shake it. It's a sea of twisting, twirling, thrusting, grinding, jumping, bumping dance fiends, and not one of them an embarrassment. It's staggering. Next, there's the fact that the gathering is not only multiethnic -- no, I mean really multiethnic, with a half-dozen or more ethnicities present, and not one of them dominant in number -- but it is also multiaged. Grandmothers shake their booties with teen-agers; children twirl around with parents; siblings exchange moves; young, fresh-faced lovers mingle with their aging counterparts, all with smiles and hugs and whoops of glee. It is decidedly unnerving, like stepping into a pre-utopia crash course without Cliffs Notes.
I have to wonder if all Omulu benefits are like this. A large, well-toned man sitting at the next table over answers the question with guileless sincerity: "Not really. There are a lot more people here this time." He smiles at me, takes leave of his grinning friends, and walks over to an elderly but robust Filipino woman. He pokes her arm playfully. The small woman's eyes sparkle as she shoos the man away with a mock scolding, but he is not easily dissuaded. Finally, the unlikely pair make their way onto the dance floor, where they nestle in between a large black woman wearing a bright dress of traditional African design and two fly girls so in sync that they seem oblivious to everything but the beat and each other.
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Carlos Aceituno, an instructor in Omulu, manages to cut the reggae set short, but makes a special point of thanking the band for their performance. The returning crowd applauds with great appreciation and much shouting before hitting the dance floor for a little merengue.
Barely a sweat later, and the award-winning Carnaval group Fogo na Roupa is announced. The 12-piece percussion ensemble (whose name translates as "Clothes on Fire") dances its way down the Palace stairs and onto the dance floor, where the crowd explodes with catcalls and forms a welcoming circle for the performers. Undulating tropical rhythms fill the air. Carnaval performer Pat Calloway, looking like a resplendent Brazilian priestess, dances into the circle, where she is joined by her daughter Regina. The crowd pushes closer, raising their arms in time with the beating drums. The smallest of the children climb onto the lip of the stage for a better view and stand fixed in the sway of color and movement below. A second group of dancers, these dressed in the shimmering garb of Aztec warriors, join the throng. The drumming increases in its intensity. The crowd sways. People shout. The dancers dance. Although orchestrated by Aceituno, who also acts as artistic director for Fogo na Roupa, the experience feels completely organic. The pattern of the drums is as familiar as your pulse, and even contrived festival costumes and the macarena cannot lessen the intoxicating effect.
After a short break, the mats are laid for the capoeira demonstration. Master Preguica, who has taught the art form in both Rio de Janeiro and San Francisco for over 32 years, is joined by longtime friend and Congo-born master drummer Malonga Casquelourd. While Preguica plays capoeira's principal instrument, the berimbau (a bowlike instrument with a gourd that is struck with a small stick), Casquelourd and other drummers join in making the traditional music that accompanies the practice of capoeira. Alone and in small groups, Preguica's students take their turn in the circle. Despite the late hour, their well-trained bodies perform as they are bid, executing the fluid handstands, flips, and kicks that make capoeira such a marvel to watch. Exhausted, I wonder at the length of the program and the stamina of the students who had been dancing all night beforehand.


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WESTERN SAN JUANS – With approximately 646,400 acres of land in Montezuma, Dolores, La Plata and San Miguel counties identified as a viable location for extensive natural gas drilling, the San Juan Public Lands Center has released a Supplement to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for its Land Management Plan Revision for public comment and review.
An estimated 1,700 natural gas wells could potentially be developed on federal and non-federal mineral lands and the Durango-based environmental group, San Juan Citizens Alliance, believes now is the time to properly plan for the influx of natural gas extraction in the specified area, rather than after the drilling rigs arrive. The group believes it's time for a citizens' proposed Master Leasing Plan.
The San Juan Public Lands Center's Supplement EIS has been developed mainly to incorporate new oil and gas development projections in the Paradox Basin into its ongoing long-term planning effort.
Alarmingly, those new projections estimate approximately 1,700 wells, almost double 2006 projections, could be developed in the area known as the Gothic Shale Gas Play Area, which is approximately 646,400 acres of land in Montezuma, Dolores, La Plata, and San Miguel counties.
The Supplement EIS, which is available online on the San Juan Plan Revision website at HYPERLINK "http://ocs.fortlewis.edu/forestplan" http://ocs.fortlewis.edu/forestplan, discloses new information on projections for the number of wells, road miles, and acres of disturbance associated with developing the shale gas, as well as the results of a recently completed air quality model that incorporates the new development projections and potential impacts to air quality.
The SJCA issued a statement last week supporting the Public Land Center's decision to gather more information to plan for a possible influx of natural gas development and it believes the agency holds the unique opportunity to specifically shape how the Gothic Shale field will be developed so that public land resources and public health and safety are protected.
"There is a tremendous number of public lands that don't have leases yet and this is a chance to get ahead of development and do some planning," SJCA Public Land Coordinator Jimbo Buickerood said.
Of paramount concern, according to Buickerood, is the possible addition of more than 1,700 new gas wells along with related compressors, dehydrators, pipelines and other infrastructure that pose the potential for further degradation of the region's air quality as it relates to both toxins and visibility. Industry has acknowledged that the majority of air pollutants in the area are caused by fossil fuel extraction, hence additional wells will result in a cumulative effect of continued air quality impairment unless technological upgrades, phased development, and other measures are required by regulators.
Last year, in response to concerns surrounding natural gas leasing processes, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar questioned if there was a better way, possibly through a master leasing plan.
"Salazar said, lets see if there is a way to keep natural gas production going but see if we can do it in a sharper way by doing an examination of the leasing up front instead of after the fact," Buickerood said. "A part of this is master leasing plans. If there is an area where new development is coming and a large percentage of land is not yet leased, as is the case in the Gothic Shale area, then that is a place were we can do a master leasing plan where you would look at all the values and all the impacts."
Furthermore, Buickerood believes that a properly completed master leasing plan can not only benefit the environment and natural resources of the area, it can benefit the natural gas companies as well by making the lease approval process more streamlined as well as minimizing the duplication of infrastructure gas wells need in a region.
"There are greater expenses when you don't plan, not only to the resources but for the industry as well," he said. "What we plan to do with the Gothic Shale Play Area is have a citizen-proposed San Juan master leasing program submitted. We feel it's a golden opportunity. Two-thirds of the land is not leased yet. It's a good time to develop a master leasing plan."
The San Juan Public Land center is encouraging the public to provide written comments on the Supplement during the 45-day comment period, which will end on Tuesday, Oct. 11. (The SJCA is trying to extend that deadline.) During the comment period, open houses will be held from 6-8 p.m. on the following schedule:
• Thursday, Sept. 1, at the Norwood Community Center
• Wednesday, Sept. 7, at the Durango Public Library
• Thursday, Sept. 8, at the Dove Creek Community Center
• Wednesday, Sept. 14 at the Montezuma County Annex Building
All earlier public comments received on the Draft Plan and EIS remain valid and will be addressed in the Final EIS. The Final Plan and EIS are anticipated to be released in the summer of 2012.
For more information on the open houses or questions on the Supplement, please contact Shannon Manfredi, 970-385-1229.


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Fabrice Muamba has not ruled out a remarkable return to professional football.
The former Bolton midfielder retired from the game in August, having suffered a cardiac arrest whilst playing for the Trotters at White Hart Lane in March.
The 24-year-old has made over 150 Premier League appearances, and has said that he could resume his career if given the green light by heart specialists.
Muamba told BBC Radio Manchester: "Maybe in two years, if I go for a check-up and my heart rhythm comes back to normality, we'll see if anyone wants to take me on.
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It refers to best gang the SURENOS{SOUTHSIDERS}SUR means south and the 13 refers to the 13th letter in the dictionaryM for their original name Mexican Mafia aka LA EME & since most of their member were from south california they called each other Sureno{southerner}
Sureno:what U is
pussy ass Norteno:Nor 14
Sureno:sur 13 puto{unloads gun clip}
pussy ass Norteno:187ed{dead}
pussy ass Norteno:Nor 14
Sureno:sur 13 puto{unloads gun clip}
pussy ass Norteno:187ed{dead}
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Sur 13 is another name for the Sureños (Spanish for "Southerners"), a group of Mexican American street gangs with its origins in the oldest barrios of Southern California. Sur 13 also stands for "Southern United Raza." Raza is Spanish for "Race." The Number 13 stands for the letter "M," paying homage to the Mexican Mafia Aka La Eme.
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Sur 13 = Sureños
Sur 13 = Southern United Raza
Sur 13 = Southern United Raza
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mayate (nigger) killing southern california gang that is starting to grow into Arizona
That cholo kills mayates he must be from the SUR 13
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Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library Digital Collections
Mike Mansfield Papers, Series 21, Box 38, Folder 37, Mansfield Library, University of Montana
C"t9-tement of C"enator Mike Mansfield (D. Montana)
Mr. President, one of the weak spots in the world today is the Middle East.
The weakest, most difficult, and most delicate situation, at present, exists in
,r : yn. a. P s a result of the recent coup d ' etat in that country we find the reins of
control in the hands of men who, if not communists, are closely allied to them
and who look to the Soviet Union for continued economic and military assistance .
The result is that our friends -Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, Israel, and Lebanon -
now find themselves confronted with a dangerous situation on their borders. It
also means that the pipe line from Iraq and the tapline from ~a•.!:!i P. rabia - part
of th-e life -blood of Europe - a>.·e now once again in grave danger. It means, also,
that the ' oviet Union has completed another leap-frog maneuver into the Middle
East and it reinforces the fact that she is in the Micidle East to stay.
fyria is the most heavily infiltrated nation in the Middle East and is becoming
more and more dependent on the U. f . S. R. Its President, ~hukr i al-Kwatly, is
a fence -rider and its new Chief of ~taff , Major General P !if Bizri, has close ties
with Moscow.
What can the United ~tates do? Under the Eisenhower Doctrine, it appears
nothing can be done unless fyria attacks one of its neighbors and, iu turn, the
victim of such an act of aggression appeals to us. Nevertheless, the Doctrine
was and is an assertion to the effect that the United ftates would play a decisive
part in maintaining the peace in the Middle East and that we would fill the void
created by the departure of Britain and France in that area .
Mike Mansfield Papers, Series 21, Box 38, Folder 37, Mansfield Library, University of Montana
I am fully aware of the difficulties which face ? resident F isenhower and
c-ecretary Dulles in the present situation. cecretary Dulles has been in constant
touch with Congress and has kept the leg islative leaders fully informed .
The seeds of another Middle East war may be in the proc ess of bc~n g planted
by events in c-yria. The leaders of the P rmy there seem to be Comm1.4:1ist
oriented. The head of the Civil Government is a fence sitter who veers with the
Y~ind, If the c:oviet Union indirectly comes into control of f yria it could well
become the main base - - if it is not one already -- of an intensive communist
drive in t~e area. Th:.s drive would not take the form of military penetration , but
would make itself felt in such fields as infiltration, subversion, sabotage and
arms peddling. If ~yria committed an aggressive act against any of its neighbors,
United c-tates could become involved under the Eisenhower Doctrine which pro-vides
for help to any Mid- East nation at its request which is the victim of
Communist aggression. It appears that the ~ oviet Unior- has given on a loan basis
$450 million worth of arms . It is reported that the Soviet Union has fo:;:given some
$300 million of this amount leaving the ~yrians owing the $150 million.
It is further reported that ~oviet vessels have been bringing arms into the
Syrian p<:>.:::t of Latakia 0:1 the Mediterranean. It is estimated that Soviet technicians
of various kinds to the number of approximat ely 400 are now in c:yria.
In fyria we find the on!y legally recognized Communist P arty in any of the ./'.rab
s t a t e s . The 1,ey figures in Syria are (1) C olone l Abdul Hamid 3crr aj - i nt elli 8'ence ;
{2) !(;.hlid Ba ~ ~auch - top Comrr.unist; (3) .fif Dizri - Chief of St .... :r; ( ,) .\l:r-.n.
Hourani - head of the Ba•ath Socia l ist P a rty; (5) Shuk r y l_rabia, and Egypt - to ease the tensions from within and
joint action to restrain them from without.
The ultimate answer does not lie with us but in the resp onsible attitude of the
Mike Mansfield Papers, Series 21, Box 38, Folder 37, Mansfield Library, University of Montana
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Jl rab states themselves. P n arms race with Soviet Union is n ot the answe r,
neither is the 6th Fleet except in unusual circumstances.
The ~ oviet Union - as it did to produce the ~ uez crisis - has nov. sent arms
to C"yria in enormous quantities. When the UN meets next week we shocld try
to seek international control over the arms ~raf£ic in that region.
( Met with Dulles at home on ..August 25 with Knowland,
(Joe Martin, Green, Wiley, Brooks Hays, Merron,
( Macomber, Rountree .
( Met with Dulles and Hendel!son at ftate Department on
( September 4,
( Met with Dulles - September 10 - Macomber present
( ftate Department 12:30 p. m,
The f oviet Union , through <::yria, now stands directly astride the pipelines
from Iraq and 3audi P rabia to the Mediterranean. Their aircraft, tanks and
technicians are across the Baghdad line and at Turkey' e back door . Their agents
and propagandists now have an advanced base within the .Arab world itself .
While events in Syria constitute a grave setback for the West it has, at the
same time , drawn Turkey , Iraq and Jordan closer together; it has increased the
value of King Saud's rapprochement with the West; he recently sup!?orted King
Hussein in the Jordanian crisis and now may prove to have a discretionary effect
upon Colonel Nasser .
It has brought Washington and London more closely together in contrast to
the <"'uez situation last year . In contrast to last year when the P rabs thought the
Russians had saved them from the Suez misadventure , the events of recent weeks
now lay the Russians open to the charge of imperialism. It is to be hoped that the
USIA is now driving this fact home.
Mike Mansfield Papers, Series 21, Box 38, Folder 37, Mansfield Library, University of Montana
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When the Baghdad Pact nations meet on September 23rd, the United ftatee ,
for !he first time, will actively participate with the full members in their
deliberations. The purpose of the meeting w:.ll be to examine in the anti subversion
committee, the extent of Soviet penetration in 5'yria.
Mike Mansfield Papers, Series 21, Box 38, Folder 37, Mansfield Library, University of Montana
Mr. Pr sident, on of the wenk pots in the orld today ia
th Middle E t. The weakest, most cUf!icult, and most clelicu.te situa-tion,
t pre ent, exiats in Syria. Ae a result of tho recent coup d'etat
in that country we fmd the reins of control in the hnnds of men who, if
not communists, are closely allied to them and who look to the Soviet
Union for continued conomic and military nGsistance.
The result 1s that our fricndt:J - Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, Israel,
and Lebo.non --now find themselves confronted with a dang rous situation
on their borders. It also me ana that the pipe line from Iraq and the tap-lin
from Saudi Arabia - part of the lUe -blood o! Europe - are now once
again in gr ve dancer. It means. also, that the Soviet Union has -com-pleted
another leap-frog maneuver into the Middle East and it reinforces
th fact that she las in the Middle Eaet to stay.
Syria is the most heavily infiltrated nation in the !. iddle East
and i.IJ becoming more and more dependent on the tJ. S . S. R. Ita Pre aident,
Shukrl al-Kwatly, ie a fence-rider an.d its new Chief of Staff, Major
General Afif Blzri, has cloee tlce with Moscow.
What can the United Stat~s do? Under the Etocnhowcr Doctrine,
it appears nothing can be done unleaa Syria attacks on of its neighbors
and, in turn. the victim of auch an act of aggression appeals to us. Never-theleas,
th Doctrine was and is an aoserUon to the effect that the United
Statec would pln.y a decisive part in maintaining the p n.co in the Middle E at
and thn.t we would fW the void created by the departure of Britain and France
in that area.
Mike Mansfield Papers, Series 21, Box 38, Folder 37, Mansfield Library, University of Montana
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I m fully a re ! th difiicultl 1 bleb fac Pr sld n.t
is nhower d Secretary DUlle• ln tho pr ecr tary
Dulle • b n. in conotnnt touch th Co re •• nd a k pt the 1 g1 -
latlve le de~• fully inform d.
In an e.tt mpt to be helpful, I should. I c to offer the following
ugg Gtiona:
1. Th United Stat • was pl"lmarUy r eponslbl :lor crcatin
the Baelldad Pact. At pres nt, w bclons to th Pa.ct• a
mUitary, economic. nd ntl-eubv rslon commltteea.
Let ua take the finnl stop and become a full-fi dgcd
member of th Pact.
2. The United. State hould requeat L banon nd J'ordc.n
to become membe:ra of tho Pact.
3. Snbotaglng of the Iraq nd Snudi Arn.bia pipcllnee would
be considcl'ed an act of aggresalon ainst Iraq and
Saudi Arabia and would be met under the terms of th
Eisenhower Doctrine.
Mr. President, I o.pprov of the w it and se , let the ennds settle
policy of the Admlnlstration o.t thls tlm • If, ho over, th Communist
hold b come dominant, 1 woUld moat :reap ctfully refer th above unge -
tionc to the President aud Secretary Dull a d, it they find merit in them,
ur e th t they give them their moat e l'ious con ldo:ratt.on.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – With a BCS championship on the line, Notre Dame and Alabama know Mondays game will be decided at the line.
Specifically, an Irish defensive line and linebacking corps that is giving up only 92.4 rushing yards per game and has surrendered only two rushing touchdowns goes up against a Crimson Tide offensive line that has paved the way for two 1,000-yard rushers, 224.6 rushing yards per game and 35 rushing touchdowns.
They dont make mistakes, said Alabamas Barrett Jones, who won the Rimington Trophy as the nations top center. Thats the thing you see on film. They dont slant the wrong gap and leave huge holes where they are going to give you easy touchdowns. They are going to make you earn it.
Only Oklahomas Blake Bell and Pittsburghs Ray Graham earned rushing touchdowns against the No. 1 Irish (12-0) this season, and Notre Dame has not given up a rushing touchdown since Grahams 16-yard scoring run in the second quarter of the Irishs 29-26 triple-overtime home win Nov. 3.
Alabama has run for two touchdowns in 10 of its 14 games as junior running back Eddie Lacy has run for 1,182 yards and 16 touchdowns and freshman T.J. Yeldon has run for 1,000 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Both (Alabamas) running backs are great running backs, and they hit the hole with intensity, and theyre aggressive, safety Zeke Motta said. They are patient too, so it will be a good challenge for us and Im looking forward to that. I would say (the Tide) are like a combination between Michigan State and (USC) because of the line and the running backs that they have.
Alabamas offensive line is the most star-studded collection of players it has on its run-heavy offense.
The 6-foot-5, 302-pound Jones and 6-3, 320-pound left guard Chance Warmack were named first-team All-Americans by The Associated Press, and 6-6, 335-pound right tackle D.J. Fluker was a second-team selection. The line is rounded out with 6-6, 311-pound left tackle Cyrus Kouandjio and 6-3, 303-pound Anthony Steen.
Theyre the finest collection tackle to tackle, group of players that weve faced so far, Irish defensive coordinator Bob Diaco said. Its not another happy-go-lucky group of offensive linemen. This is an angry, aggressive, intense group of players that play hard and finish blocks.
We talk about the (running backs) are really the battery of that team, the battery of that offense, which is the battery of that team. But theyre facilitated by the offensive line. The offensive line is really the marquee position group of that pretty marquee offense.
Notre Dame has plenty of marquee defensive talent, especially up front.
Stephon Tuitt, a 6-6, 303-pound defensive end, had a team-high 12 sacks and 42 tackles, and Kapron Lewis-Moore, a 6-4, 306-pound end, had 8 1/2 tackles for loss and 39 tackles. Louis Nix III, a 6-3, 326-pound nose guard, had 45 tackles with 5 1/2 tackles for loss.
Manti Teo, a 6-2, 255-pound All-American linebacker, led ND with 103 tackles, and linebackers Prince Shembo, Dan Fox, Carlo Calabrese and Danny Spond combined for 189 tackles.
This is as good a front seven as weve seen, Alabama offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier said. They do a great job jumping in and out of their odd defense and going from an odd to a four-down front, and theyve got big, physical, fast players. They run well on the back end, very well coached.
Theyre just a really, really good.
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The lovely Kim Wright has received many accolades for her debut novel and now I'm please to announce it's out in paperback.... I invited Kim back to the blog for a guest post... and she wrote an honest eye-opening account of how writers really read....
How Writers Read
Recently someone asked me if the publication of my first novel, Love in Mid Air, changed how I read. It's an interesting question. Because the long process of putting a novel together, taking it apart and putting it together again and again, does tend to make one hyper-aware of how stories are constructed and the many choices an author makes along the way.
In a way this knowledge does spoil – well, I shouldn't really say that. Knowing how writers put together stories doesn't exactly spoil your experience of reading, but it changes it. I ballroom dance as a hobby and recently I was watching a young girl in my studio proudly model her new ballgown, which had been purchased from a taller girl and altered to fit her. She looked magical as she twirled and glided in a sea of blue chiffon. But the seamstress, standing beside me and watching too, kept muttering about how a certain seam puckered or wondering if the hem was too deep. Sometimes when you understand the construction of something too well, you can't stop seeing that construction and a bit of the magic does get lost.
Like, for example, last year I was at my mom's beach house and in the back bedroom is a big bookcase crammed with books my mother's friends have brought to the beach in summers past, read, and then left for future visitors to enjoy. I grabbed a paperback at random – apparently a favorite, judging by its humidity-swollen pages, broken spine, and sunscreen-smeared cover – and carried it out to the sand with my beach chair.
It was the lightest of all light reading, but for some reason, the book bugged me. I felt that I could see every decision the writer made along the way, just as the seamstress could see the faulty stitching on the ballgown. The foreshadowing was so heavy that when I finally flipped to the predictable ending I was so irritated that I walked to the edge of the ocean and flung the book in. I still don't know why I did it. Ordinarily, I'd have too much respect for both books and marine ecology, but I was just coming off a long stint of revision and it irked me to come across a writer who had – at least in my opinion – taken the easy way out.
As I turned back to my chair I saw my mother and all of her friends sitting under their beach umbrella, mouths gaping. All I could think to say was "I REALLY hated the way she ended that book."
But it can work the other way too, that knowing more about writing can elevate your appreciation for a book that's been well crafted, and taking my own hits in the publication process has definitely increased my respect for anyone who survives it. I was never a harsh reviewer, but now I can hardly bring myself to publically critique another writer. Whether their book was my personal cup of tea or not, I know how hard they worked to write it, and to get it published.
So what's the overall change in my reading since I've published? While on one level I enjoy books a little less, I now bow more to the effort each one required from its author. Which is why, even if a copy is slowly drifting out to sea, I send it off with a little prayer of "God Bless."
Here's Kim's website: http://loveinmidair.com
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