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The plan could resolve some of the service's major financial losses in this digital age where the Internet has dramatically altered how much citizens rely on the post office.
The way the Postal Service describes it; the move allows the service to change with the times in hopes of eventually operating in the black.
"Our financial condition is urgent," Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe declared on Feb. 6.
Under the proposed plan, post offices now open on Saturdays would remain open and delivery of packages of all sizes would continue six days a week.
Customers would still be able to access their PO boxes and submit all mail at the front counter.
"Reports show that this could save the Postal Service around $2 billon," said Cleveland Postmaster Lorenzo Terry. "We're in the Internet age and we're going to have to do something to keep up.
"Seven out of 10 people said they could do without the Saturday delivery, so I think it could be a good change for us."
Terry contended substantial money would be saved because fewer carriers would be needed for just package deliveries and money would be saved on gas by sending out fewer vehicles.
The service suffered a $15.9 billion loss in the past budget year and has forecasted more red ink in 2013.
The Postal Service, an agency independent of government, does not receive tax money for its operations but is subject to congressional control over major aspects.
The majority of the red ink comes from a 2006 law forcing it to pay about $5.5 billion a year into future retiree health benefits, something no other agency does.
Without that payment — $11.1 billion in a two-year installment last year — and related labor expenses, the mail agency sustained an operating loss of $2.4 billion for the past fiscal year, lower than the previous year.
The Postal Service is also in the midst of major restructuring throughout its retail, delivery and mail-processing operations.
Since 2006, it has cut annual costs by about $15 billion, reduced the size of its career workforce by 193,000, or 28 percent, and consolidated more than 200 mail-processing locations, officials say.
Terry added that he understands changes are necessary in the ever-evolving technological world, but he said community support is the true backbone of the service.
"The community is the key to survival for post offices," said Terry. "If the public doesn't support us then we're going to have to do something. Most people understand what the post office is going through."


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Chronic lymphadenitis is inflammation or infection of a lymph node for an extended time. Lymph nodes are part of the immune system. This system fights and prevents infections. The lymph node's job is to filter out unwanted substances, such as bacteria and viruses, and help eliminate them from the body.
Lymph nodes occur in clusters in the neck, armpits, and groin. Chronic lymphadenitis may affect one node, several nodes in one area, or nodes in many areas of the body.
The sooner chronic lymphadenitis is treated, the more favorable the outcome, depending on the cause. If you suspect you have this condition, contact your doctor right away.
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Lymph nodes normally swell when fighting off an infection. In cases of more serious infection, the swelling may be prolonged. Lymphadenitis is usually caused by an infection that has spread to the lymph nodes from a skin, ear, nose, or eye infection. Other causes of lymphadenitis include:
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Where to Shop
There are two shopping areas on www.cox.com.
- Ordering TV, Internet, and Phone service:
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- Browse the TV, Internet, Phone, or Bundles offerings.
- Enter your street address and Zip code to get accurate pricing.
- Complete the online order form.
- May require a deposit payment.
- Includes a Confirmation Order Summary page you can print for your records.
- Ordering TV season sports packages, pay-per-view movies, and boxing events:
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- Click My Connection.
- Sign in with your User ID and Password.
- Click My Services.
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perhaps from obsolete English Spruce leather leather imported from Prussia
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noun: a type of tree that has long, thin needles instead of leaves and that stays green throughout the year
: the wood of a spruce tree
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a : any of a genus (Picea) of evergreen trees of the pine family with a conical head of dense foliage, flat or 4-sided needles, pendulous cones, and soft light wood b : any of several coniferous trees (as Douglas fir) of similar habit
: the wood of a spruce
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obsolete Spruce Prussia, from Middle English, alteration of Pruce, from Anglo-French
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noun (Concise Encyclopedia)Any of about 40 species of evergreen ornamental and timber trees that make up the genus Picea (pine family), native to temperate and cold regions of the Northern Hemisphere. These pyramid-shaped trees have whorled branches and thin, scaly bark. The needlelike, spirally arranged leaves connect to their stems via a peglike woody base, which remains on the twig when the leaf falls. Tough, finely grained, resonant, and pliable, spruce wood is used for sounding boards in pianos and bodies of violins, as well as in construction, for boats and barrels, and as pulpwood. Common species throughout most of northern North America are black spruce (P. mariana), a source of spruce gum, and white spruce (P. glauca), a source of good timber. Blue, or Colorado spruce (P. pungens) is used as an ornamental because of its bluish leaves and symmetrical growth habit.
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Quinlisk said that Iowa's daily count of patients continues to increase, though, because people who are have been sick for some time are just now being tested and diagnosed. Similar scenarios are playing out in the other 14 state with confirmed cases.
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Fast forward a few weeks, and there I was at Whole Foods in front of the yogurt section. I decided to give Greek yogurt another try and grabbed Greek Gods Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt which cost $1.49 for a 6 ounce container. After I bought it, I eagerly peeled back the foil, which showed a sketch of Poseidon - although my own enthusiasm for Greek mythology led me to believe he was ruler of the sea, apparently I was mistaken and he is actually the ruler of nonfat plain Greek yogurt.
That little tidbit aside, the yogurt was white and there was no nasty liquid on top, so that was a plus. Now that I knew what to expect from Greek yogurt, when I took a bite I was not caught off guard by the tart, acidic taste. It was, however, a bit lumpy, so I mixed it vigorously, which seemed to do the trick, but while I still did not like it, I did not despise it either (nor did I finish it). Instead, I took my other container, decided to commit blasphemy and mix in sweetener. I did what I tend to do with any other vanilla yogurt: mixed in sugar-free apple flavored drink mix and some cinnamon, and popped it in the freezer to try it as apple cinnamon frozen yogurt. I almost never eat yogurt unfrozen anyway ... and there it sits as I type this.
Meanwhile, the half-eaten container sits beside me and I have a good look at the stats, for the millionth time. They lead me to believe that perhaps this yogurt is NOT actual Greek yogurt, as the nutrition facts are fairly far off the other brands of nonfat Greek yogurt I have seen. A 6 oz container gives you 60 calories, 30-40 less than the others. That is not bad at all, but why? Where did the calories go? They obviously didn't come from fat, since I am comparing the nonfat versions of both. The sugars content is relatively similar, about 7 grams in each. However, kudos to Greek Gods Yogurt for adding in 2 grams of fiber where the other brands have none. The total carbohydrate count is 10 grams, including the fiber, which is still pretty darn good for the counters out there. Then I see the reason for the lower calorie - there is a huge drop in protein content. The 6 grams in this container are not shabby, but nowhere near the 14-15 grams found in Fage, Oikos, and the others. Tell me, dear readers, where did the protein go?
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aka1 Posts: 110I've had a slow leak in my tire for the past six months from a plug that wasn't sealing properly. So like someone here had mentioned before, with nearly 25K miles on it, figured it was time for four new ones. BTW the tires still had plenty of tread left on it- using Lincoln's head on a penny as a measuring tool. I wound up going with the Dunlop SP Sport 5000. I found them at Tirerack for 121 a piece, and Discount tire beat that price... So far the tires are far superior to the GY's for ride, handling, and quietness. There's less humm on the highway, and lane changes at higher speeds are much more composed. I still like the way the GY's looked compared with the Dunlops- but satisfied nonetheless.
megreyhair Posts: 154Well, I check my tires because I haven't check them for awhile and I haven't driven the B9 for a month or 2. All 4 tires were down to like 26 PSI. But the darn TPMS light never came on even after driving for like 60 miles on 26 PSI..... Does anyone else has this problem?
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For here in Pittsburgh we dont get snow then we get snow then none...ect... so I wanted the same size tire as the OEM because most of the time it would be wet or dry driving. Instead of going down one size in width.
I had the Pirelli's on my Pacifica and they worked well in the snow and dry condition. they are H rated or you can get V rated. Probably better 100% snow only tires out there but for my 50/50 wet rain vs snow driving this works and gives me performance I like when driving most of the time. -
tupin Posts: 71Go to Tirerack.com I got Michelin Latitude X-ice from there on 17" alloy wheels. They look great and are very quiet tires. I had Arctic Alpins on my old Forester and they were great tires...hence the reason I got the X-ice. I think the $99 alloy's from Tirerack look better than the OEM wheels.
x5killer Posts: 368i got 20" black wheels and Toyo tires way back within first 6 mo of having my B9.
now i wish i had nad might still do 22" wheels with possibly some Pirelli Zero Asymmetrico tires unless i just wait to do the 22 thing on my next car. hopefully a newer MDX but dont want to make same mistake i did with B9 and get first year it comes out though mdx is just redesign not brand new model like b9 was and i got screwed on the first year cargo cover etc but mostly just want the mdx price to go down once second year of redesign is released. -
perryjay Posts: 1I have a B9 on order, with the special edition package. The dealer says the factory is out of the alloy wheels (18 x 8.0) so I get to buy some new wheels, which is great b/c I can dress up the car a bit. I've found some wheels that are really cool, but the closest size they come in to the OEM is 18 x 7.5. I am admittedly ignorant about offset sizes, etc., so can someone tell me if these will fit the Tribeca ok? The wheel supplier says no one has tried to fit these on a Tribeca yet, so they say I might need 'spacers'. What's that about? Also, is is possible to go bigger in wheel size? The same wheels that I like come in 20 x 8.5.
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bgunit68 Posts: 18I replaced my tires at 54k with a set of Michelin Synchrone 4X4 (Discount Tire). The rating is great for wet and good for snow. I live near Albany N. We got a lot of snow last year. They were great in the snow. I got better mileage on them too. And they are unreal on wet pavement. I, also, have a Ford Sport Trac. I can't wait to get a set for that. The Tribeca is a far better car. We already have 80k on it. We are looking at the new ones. It is my first Subaru but definitely not my last. I have an awesome dealer as well(Goldstein,Albany,NY).
slance66 Posts: 21I seem to be thinking the opposite of the others here. To me, the OEM tires are both lousy (especially in snow) and too wide. For snow and for better mileage, I would rather switch to a narrower tire. Has anyone thought about whether 235-60-18s would work on the standard wheels? Seems like the difference in circumference and sidewall height is minor.
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TreePeople's School Greening Initiative teaches young people, their educators and families to be stewards of the urban environment as it supports them in transforming elementary and secondary school campuses throughout Los Angeles.
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- Many school campuses in Los Angeles are completely covered in asphalt, creating a bleak and swelteringly hot environment that is not conducive to learning
- Green campuses nurture creativity and stimulate critical thinking
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A career in accountancy can enhance both economic status and social mobility, says ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) today in response to Alan Milburn's review of social mobility for the Coalition government's Fair Access to Professional Careers.
Andrew Leck, head of ACCA UK says: 'While the accountancy profession is not in the media headlines today, it does get a commendation in Milburn's review for having 'consciously constructed ladders of opportunity that allow non-graduates to enter and progress in a professional career.' This is good news, but my sense is that we cannot rest on our laurels. Together with the medical, legal and journalism professions, we need to work collectively to share best practice to ensure change.
'For ACCA, the key is to ensure that those from disadvantaged backgrounds are as able to access the professions as those from more privileged backgrounds. ACCA is firmly committed to ensuring fair access to accountancy and we welcome the Coalition government's focus on social mobility. We look forward to working with them and other professions through Professions for Good to move forward the social mobility agenda.
'ACCA stands by its founding principles, established in 1904, to broaden access to accountancy. We still aim to provide opportunity and access to people of ability around the world and to support our members throughout their careers in accounting, business and finance. ACCA continues to believe that increased diversity and mobility in the UK will enhance business performance.'
Facts about ACCA and social mobility:
- ACCA supports the Business Compact on Social Mobility, launched in spring 2011.
- ACCA is a member of Professions for Good and is working on the Social Mobility Toolkit, advocated by Professions for Good as a means to monitor social mobility progress within the strict parameters of data collection regulations and rules.
- ACCA's ongoing work on social mobility was highlighted as an example of 'best practice' by the Cabinet Office's Access to Professions Panel report, published in 2009.
- ACCA offers a number of flexible routes to accountancy qualifications, from the new Foundations in Accountancy suite of qualifications through to exemptions that are available for the ACCA Qualification itself. ACCA also offers access to a bachelor degree with a Master's degree en route via Oxford Brookes University. Over 3,000 students are registered onto ACCA's new Foundations in Accountancy suite of qualifications – proving that access to a career in finance with flexible entry and exit points is in demand.
- ACCA UK works with schools, colleges, academies and universities to promote accountancy as career; we also work with the 8,500 employers globally who choose to train their staff through the range of ACCA qualifications; and as an employer by recruiting openly and fairly, ensuring non-discriminatory practices.
- For a student completing the ACCA qualification in five years, the average cost of ACCA registration, subscription and examination fees is approximately £1,455. The additional cost of tuition fees would be dependent on the method of study the student or employer chose.
- 48% of the ACCA UK student base is female and 48% of ACCA UK's students are non-graduates.
- Read the 'Fair Access to Professional Careers' review and the 'Social Mobility Toolkit for the Professions' from the 'Related Links' section to the left of this article.


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Thursday, October 14, 2010
little item of business; NO-REPLY ?
But we do have a little item of business to take care of before we get the ball rolling. Or the scraps sewing! LOL
PLEASE read this ENTIRE post. I thank you many times in advance...
Many of our "seasoned" bloggers have heard this, time and time again. (sorry, "seasoned" bloggers) but here's the thing. I was SHOCKED and sorta bummed by how MANY of you are NO-REPLY bloggers. I wanted to welcome and thank everyone last night and I couldn't reply to many of you.
What is a NO-REPLY blogger?
1. Suzie leaves a comment on Jodi's blog asking a question.
2. Jodi has all her comments sent directly to her email.
3. Jodi checks her email and reads Suzie's question. Jodi clicks reply. Shazam! Up pops Suzie's name but instead of her email address, it say's NO-REPLY. Argh!
4. Suzie doesn't have an Email associated with her blog. So no one can reply to any of the comments or questions that she leaves. Boo Hoo.
You may not even know that you are a NO-REPLY blogger. No worries.
Follow these instructions to see if you are a NO-REPLY blogger:
Sign in to Blogger and bring up your Dashboard or Profile Page. Click on EDIT PROFILE.
See the third box down (SHOW MY EMAIL ADDRESS) there should be a check mark in it.
Scroll down; see the section titled IDENTITY. See the box labeled EMAIL ADDRESS. Your Email address should be in that box.
If there is no email in that box or if you don't have the Show My Email Address box checked. You are a NO-REPLY blogger.
#1 ARGUMENT often heard from NO-REPLY bloggers:
I DON'T want my personal email out there for the whole world to see....
Good News! You don't have to. You can set up a "generic" email address to be associated with your blog. (You just need to remember to check it often) (especially if you leave a comment or ask a question on another blog).
CLICK HERE to see my profile. Notice below my photo there is a box labeled CONTACT. Just below that you will see a link that say's EMAIL. If you click on this link, you can email me. AND it also means that I have an email associated with my blog,,, so when I leave a comment on another blog, that blogger can email me a reply. (does your profile show an EMAIL link? If not.... You're a NO-REPLY blogger)
And really the majority of "seasoned" bloggers will agree; It's plain ol good blogging etiquette to have an email associated with your blog. Especially if you're going to be blogging, commenting, asking questions, participating in Give Aways, etc. etc. etc.
Here's your assignment for the day. Check your PROFILE. Are you a NO-REPLY blogger?
Yes? Well I would LoVe it, if you either use the email you already have, or set up a new "generic" email and put it in your profile.
Use the instructions above to make sure your email is in your profile, and email me with any questions. CEPT! If you are a NO-REPLY. Please remember to put your email address in the body of your email.
P.S. A new email in your profile WILL NOT CHANGE THE EMAIL ADDRESS YOU USE TO SIGN IN TO YOUR BLOG.
Oh! And the reason I've bored you all to death asking you to read this entire post?
I have it on good authority that several of my bloggy friends are having Give Aways in the coming days. They're helping me celebrate my Sew Scraps Along! And It would be a crying shame if they had no way of contacting the winner.
Happy Scrappy Sewing! ooxx`jodi
36 comments:
- ericarae said...
Thank you for clearing this up. I had no idea that I was a 'no reply' blogger, and didn't realize I could use a different email address to get mail via my blogger account. I shudder to think of the things I may have missed out on!
Love your blog, by the way! - October 14, 2010 at 2:28 PM
- beth said...
Thanks for much for the info - I had no idea I had to do that!
- October 14, 2010 at 2:47 PM
- Madame Samm said...
I hear you but then again I knew this, 'cause I am a responsible blogger..like a good pet owner lol...I massage my blogs..lol jodi...yes I do.......NOW what some of these no reply peeps don't know is I have PICKED their name many times....5-6 of them could have won, had I been able to locate them...sew now I only pick numbers who have their emails attached... it pays to be in the know...now I know I must say goodnight...me msamm
- October 14, 2010 at 3:02 PM
- aplainpath said...
Thanks for the information. I'm an unseasoned blogger, only had my blog for two weeks and still learning the ropes. I thought leaving my email off the blog was just for the public, but anyone with a blog account could email me. I've fixed it now. Thanks...even if us newbies are annoying! :D
- October 14, 2010 at 3:13 PM
- di said...
Oops. I think I was a No-Reply blogger! I'm sorry! I had no idea that I had to click those buttons in my profile, so thanks so much for straightening this all out for me. I do appreciate it whole bunches and have already fixed the problem! :-)
- October 14, 2010 at 3:17 PM
- Dana said...
I had no idea! Thanks so much.. I fixed it thanks to your easy-peasy instructions!
- October 14, 2010 at 5:28 PM
- Rhonda said...
so glad to see bloggers posting this too, i've been doing it off and on lately. it's so annoying when someone comments asking a question and you can't reply back to them!
- October 14, 2010 at 6:09 PM
- Anita said...
Thank you! I was told a while back that my google reader was listing me as "no email." And for the life of me I could not figure out how to fix it - I hope this fixed it for me with the google account.
- October 14, 2010 at 7:28 PM
- Jen O said...
I didn't know I was a no-reply blogger. I've changed my profile to show my email. Thanks. Can't wait to start scrap-sewing.
- October 14, 2010 at 8:59 PM
- Becky said...
Love how you lay down the law Jodi!! ;)
I truly believe most folks have no clue until they are told! And you did it very accurately and simply. I may have to steal that explanation some day.
I have spent the better part of this evening sorting a big grocery bag full of scraps. I bought them a while back at the Thrift Shop, washed and dried 'em, then left 'em in a big ol mess! I'm pooped now. - October 14, 2010 at 9:15 PM
- Jo Anna said...
Thanks Jodi! I really appreciated this post. I had no idea that my setting was no reply. I thought it was something you chose. I fixed it now! Thanks again, Jo Anna
- October 14, 2010 at 10:27 PM
- trish said...
Absolutely invaluable information Jodi. Thank you for taking the time to share with us. It saddens me to jump back in my email and not be able to respond to the person who left a kind word. I want them to know it is appreciated. :o)
I can hardly wait to start our sew along! Fun fun fun!! :o)
Sincerely - Tricia - October 15, 2010 at 10:59 AM
- muffinandme said...
Thank you for this explanation and instructions on how to stop being a NO-REPLY-ER. When I read this I thought I should check my settings and, no surprise, I found that I was one of the notorious. No longer though - at least fingers crossed (Grin)!!! And while I am here, thank you for Pleasant Home. I not only have it listed as a favourite, but also up on my favourites bar. A blog par excellence!!!
- October 15, 2010 at 5:00 PM
- Deborah said...
Something you didn't cover that I'm interested in knowing....you see my 'display name' is DEBORAH. Well, I'm seeing DEBORAH out there in comments a lot, and I want to clear up any confusion that may be causing. Can I change my "display name" without causing any problems? Something like "Deborah in Atlanta" or "Deborah the Dunce" or something like that? I don't want to cause any more problems than I've already caused. Thanks for clearing up all the issues. Thankfully I must have done something right, because I was NOT a 'no reply'. And are you saying I can change my e-mail address to yet another e-mail address without causing problems? I'm having all my e-mail post updates come to my personal e-mail address, and it's a hassle with everything coming to that one e-mail address. If I set up another one just for blog updates, that would be awesome! Thanks so very, very much for this "No Reply" tutorial. Wow - wonder how long it's going to be before I feel comfortable putting a comment out here without insering my e-mail address at the end? I've always done it because I wasn't sure if I was a 'no reply' person or not. Now I know.
- October 15, 2010 at 6:00 PM
- Quilts and Cats said...
I get great comments and I like to reply to all of them so it's very frustrating when they are a "no reply". This was a great post and I'm sure you have helped many bloggers and visitors. Lynne
- October 16, 2010 at 2:29 AM
- Briarside Lane said...
Hi Jodi... this is an interesting post. I am NOT a no-reply blogger however... EVERYONE that leaves a comment on my blog shows up that way.
This has been frustrating me for the past week now. I have had many blogger friends chime in with help but to no avail. Just this morning I set up a new gmail account and plugged that gmail addy in... still no-reply, even to the new addy.
It appears to be nothing new with blogger as I have been googling everything I think of in the way of wording to find some answers. That is how I happened upon your blog... very nice, btw... and I am a new follower. :-)
I am a relatively new blogger and this is just a new glitch that has this not-so-savvy computer gal wondering "what am I doing wrong?"
Sorry for the long post... have a wonderful day. If you leave a comment on my last blog post, I will email you back (the comments go to my email) and will show you. That's how I found out it was going on. I was on the phone with a friend blogger telling her... we checked all the settings just as you described in your post. Still don't know what's up.
Thanks so much... Karen - October 16, 2010 at 8:06 AM
- Anina said...
Thanks for this post Jodi. I may even link to it in a future post because I get kind of upset when someone asks a question in a comment and I have no way of answering it.
I have a little blurb in my sidebar but I'm not sure everyone sees that.
Thanks! - October 16, 2010 at 10:03 AM
- Patti said...
Thanks for the information!
- October 16, 2010 at 8:31 PM
- Karin said...
thank you for your post! I always thought I was set for people to reply to me from my comments, but I wasn't and your post helped me solve that, thank you very much!
- October 18, 2010 at 10:11 AM
- ELP said...
Thanks for clearing up "noreply" people, I being one of them. I fixed the problem hope I do not miss out on anything else.
- October 21, 2010 at 2:27 PM
- Heartsdesire said...
Thanks for posting this info. It certainly clears up the "no reply blogger" problem.
- October 23, 2010 at 10:24 AM
- This Old Country House said...
thanks for your easy instructions, I'm pretty sure I wasn't a no-reply blogger, however I want to add a "email me/contact me" button on my blog & can't figure out how to do it, do you have anything that could help me out on this one?
Ilsa - October 23, 2010 at 11:03 PM
- Kim G said...
I am checking to see which way I am, hopefully my e-mail shows.
- October 24, 2010 at 7:19 AM
- Mary said...
Thank you for this post...I am very new to the whole blog-thing and I did not realize I could possibly be a 'no reply' blogger. I think I have corrected the issue! Thanks so much! mary
- October 25, 2010 at 5:15 AM
I'm clueless about most of this blogling stuff. But I'd sure like to use up more of my scraps
- October 26, 2010 at 2:09 PM
- BB Goad said...
great post, thank you for sharing this helpful tidbit :)
- October 28, 2010 at 8:20 AM
- Mystica said...
Thank you for helping me with this. Another blogger tried tohelp but your instructions were so very clear that it was very easy. Thanks once again.
- October 28, 2010 at 2:32 PM
- Charlene said...
Great post! One thing I can't stand during a giveaway is not being able to contact the winner. Annnoyying! Hopefully lots of people will read this and change their settings!
- October 28, 2010 at 3:08 PM
- Thea said...
Thanks. I too did not realize that I was a "no-reply" blogger until I readh your post.
- October 29, 2010 at 4:33 PM
- Connie said...
Thanks so much! I didn't know I was a no reply.
- November 8, 2010 at 7:37 PM
- Alia said...
I was a No-Reply Blogger! Even though the 2nd thing you mentioned already had my em addy on it and on my blog I have a button for my em. I have had two complaints though over time that they could not em me. Thank you so much! I'm ready to rock and roll now!
Also, is it too late to join in the Scrap a long? - November 10, 2010 at 12:42 PM
- anne said...
Thank you for the info. You can only learn if someone takes the time to show you. Thanks for the help, I appreciate it!
- November 15, 2010 at 8:21 PM
- I am Just One Mom said...
Mission Accomplished! thank you for the heads-up. Who knew? YOU. and now me, too.
- November 24, 2010 at 6:27 AM
- Deb G. in VA said...
I'm not a blogger, but I have a Google account. I've looked at my profile, but I'm not sure if I will show up as a no-reply or not?
- December 4, 2010 at 4:47 AM
- Theresa said...
Thank you! I had no idea I was a "no reply" blogger.
- January 12, 2011 at 6:33 PM
- Jessica said...
You are a life saver! I just spent most of my day commenting on blogs for the Sew Mama Sew! Giveaway Day, and I had no idea that I was a no-reply! I really appreciate you taking the time to spell this all out for us newbies. Have a great day!
- May 24, 2011 at 1:47 PM


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Icy fun in store at Frankfort's Winter on the Green
By Susan DeMar Lafferty firstname.lastname@example.com January 10, 2013 3:14PM
In this January 13, 2008, file photo shot in Frankfort, Alexa Rehder, 7, of Frankfort holds up the piece of ice given to her by ice sculptor Armand Ramirez. "It's cold," she said. | File photo
Updated: February 12, 2013 6:01AM
Frankfort will host its Winter on the Green 2013 every Sunday through Feb. 17.
The event will feature family activities from 1 to 3 p.m. at Breidert Green, at White and Kansas streets downtown.
This Sunday's festivities will feature a live ice sculpting demonstration and a display of ice sculptures. The Alaskan Malamute Rescue Association will provide free dogsled rides.
A winter carnival with Frosty the Snowman, Rainbow the Clown, games, music and activities will be held Jan. 20.
Families are invited to build and decorate their own Adirondack sled and compete in the Iditarod Jan. 27 on Breidert Green. Prizes will be awarded for the best decorated sled.
Feb. 3 will offer Super Bowl activities with a Puppy Bowl at halftime. Prizes will be awarded for the best dressed fan among kids, adults and dogs.
A chili cookoff will be Feb. 10. To enter a recipe visit www.frankfortchamber.com. Taste-testing is free.
The winter events conclude Feb. 17 with chocolate fondue treats during a Valentine's Weekend celebration. Frankfort Boy Scout Troop 270 will demonstrate a winter campout and offer free samples of hot homemade cobbler.
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Title text: Wait, forgot to escape a space. Wheeeeee[taptaptap]eeeeee. |
In computing, a regular expression provides a concise and flexible means to "match" (specify and recognize) strings of text, such as particular characters, words, or patterns of characters.
Looking for a specific pattern on 200MB of text is an equivalent to "looking for a needle in a haystack". But this task can be made easy by using "regexes", since this script can find a "match", a specific string pattern, much faster than humans can achieve.
Perl is a popular scripting language, and is especially well known for the flexible and simple regular expression features that it offers.
The title text explains how sensitive the response is to small missing characters.
- Whenever I learn a new skill I concoct elaborate fantasy scenarios where it lets me save the day.
- Megan: Oh no! The killer must have followed her on vacation!
- [Megan points to computer.]
- Megan: But to find them we'd need to search through 200MB of emails looking for something formatted like an address!
- Cueball: It's hopeless!
- Everybody stand back.
- I know regular expressions.
- [A man swings in on a rope, toward the computer.]
- tap tap
- [The man swings away, and the other characters cheer.]
- This comic is featured on one of the T-shirts sold at the xkcd store.
- Randall no longer likes Perl, having discovered Python.
- Writing a good street address finder in regular expressions is a difficult task, especially internationally. Examples.
Hi, sorry about the previous "poor explanation". This one is pretty straight-forward (I think), given enough information about "regex"es and Perl. On a side-note, how did you find out the date for the comic? -- NariOx
- The explanation was mostly accurate, my gripe was with the fact that a number of fields were empty - the transcript, date and categories weren't done. You can find the date in the "all comics" page, accessible from the sidebar. Davidy22[talk] 23:26, 29 November 2012 (UTC)
*Grumble grumble*, email should be intrinsically treated as 7-bit ASCII. 200MB of email would be almost 210 million bytes, raw. Even assuming half of that is header overheads on top of a whole lot of short message bodies, that's a lot more characters still to processed than 5 million. Of course, if people send more complex data through common MIME extensions (or the old favourites of uuencoding, etc) so as to send extended characters and binary-attachments (including various compressed formats of data, but again needing significant overheads when not containing large documents within), then that reduces the amount of characters needing searching (but probably needs a few more "use <foo>::<bar>;" bits on your Perl code, in order to give you the tools to isolate such blocks and decode what's in them for further searching within). But things went downhill ever since people could start sending emails with fancy graphical signatures and backgrounds... Yeah, I'm an Old Fogey from the dark ages. 18.104.22.168 00:00, 22 June 2013 (UTC)
I don't think a regex can isolate an address, it has so many forms that it can not be considered regular language. This discussion comes to similar conclusions: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/9397485/regex-street-address-match 126.96.36.199 05:41, 1 November 2013 (UTC)


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Language Matters with Bob Holman
Wednesday | 8 p.m.There are more than 6,000 languages in the world. We lose one every two weeks; hundreds will be lost within the next generation. Follow poet Bob Holman as he travels to a remote island off the coast of Australia to visit with aboriginal people who speak 10 different languages, then follow him to Wales where Welsh is making a comeback, and on to Hawaii, where Hawaiians are fighting to save their native tongue. This two-hour documentary asks: What do we lose when a language dies? What does it take to save a language?
Downton Abbey
Season 5, Episode 4 | Monday, 8 p.m.Lord Merton delivers a bombshell to Isobel, and Mary does likewise to Tony. Police suspicions deepen in an unexplained death. Robert and Sarah lock horns.
Front and Center
The Fray | Friday, 8 p.m.The four-time Grammy-nominated rock band performs hits from their past studio releases, including "You Found Me" and "How To Save A Life," and material from their fourth studio album Helios, released in 2014.
Antiques Roadshow
Junk in the Trunk 4, Part 2 | Sunday, 7 p.m.ANTIQUES ROADSHOW packed a trunk full of additional treasures from the eight cities that made up its Season 18 tour. ROADSHOW's bigger-than-ever 2014 season includes a second hour of never-before-seen appraisals, such as a collection of 1898 Mardi Gras invitations; Julia Child's copper pans, ca. 1960, that Child used on her TV show; and a German violin with a Sartory bow that is appraised for $25,000 to $27,000, with $20,000 of the value in the bow alone.
A Night of Giving
Thursday, Nov. 20 | 7 p.m.Showcasing Local Artists -- Supporting Local Public Television
Local artists include:
- Randy & Joy Turner from Larkfield Glass (Paris, IL)
- Jerry Rhoads (St. Joseph, IL) - Woodtuning
- Jeanette Huisinga (Casey, IL) - The Yarn Shop
- Pottery from Dwain Naragon (EIU Faculty)
This night of giving allows our viewers to give to their local public television station and in return WEIU will offer viewers a wonderful handmade thank you gift from a local artist.
Is WEIU important to you? Become a member today! Also, send us a message and let us know what WEIU means to you!
Scientists You Must Know
Tuesday | 8 p.m.This documentary celebrates three of this age's foremost scientists you've never heard of–Arnold O. Beckman, George Rosenkranz and Gordon Moore, pioneers whose seminal work makes possible some of modern life's fundamental tools. Tracing the paths of the Instrumentation Revolution, the founding of the integrated circuit and the formulation of the birth control pill, Scientists You Must Know presents stories of remarkable human endeavor, scientific achievement–and their founders' humility.
The Jewel in the Crown
Incidents at a Wedding | Saturday, 8 p.m.The arrangements for Susan and Teddie's wedding are threatened, but Merrick provides a solution. The Layton family gathers at Mirat, but what should be a happy occasion is overshadowed by unexplained incidents.
Stained Glass Windows of the Shenandoah Valley
Sunday | 9 p.m.A history of sacred stained-glass windows in small-town America. Included: an explanation of the symbolism within the windows and their religious significance.
Food Forward
Go Fish! | Wednesday, 7 p.m.By mid-century, 90 percent of the world's commercial fish may be tapped out. But we're not sunk yet. FOOD FORWARD sets sail with a different breed of fishermen who make their living on the water while treading lightly upon it. Meet old school fishermen in the Pacific Northwest reviving the tuna industry, young fishermen (and women) creating Community Supported Fisheries along the Eastern seaboard and the next generation of fish farmers in western Massachusetts.
Masterpiece: Mystery!
Inspector Lewis: The Lions of Nemea | Monday, 8 p.m.After a difficult start, Lewis and Hathaway seem to have settled back into their former relationship, and Maddox has become integral to the team. Their abilities are tested as they investigate the brutal murder of Rose, an American Classics student. Suspicion immediately falls on a young professor who had recently broken off an affair with her, but as the detectives delve further into the case, they only find more secrets and murky motives.
Sandy Roberts - Champaign, IL
"I can't give a large amount at once, but by having EFT it's spread out over a year. I was so glad to find out that WEIU offers that."
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Bill Boaz - Charleston, IL
"I try to seek out something that I would support ... it wouldn't be a problem for me to sit and watch the Gaithers for an hour or two or even three!"
WEIU membership is important to Bill, and you can also be a proud member! Also, send us a message and let us know what WEIU means to you!
Jack Neal - General Manager
When Did You Start at WEIU? 2010
Favorite Show on WEIU-TV: This is a tough one! I'm a fan of everything we do both on the air as well as in the world of education. But truth be told, my favorites are locally produced programs. Heartland Highways gives me a chance to see some of the many amazing places in this wonderful area we call home. I've seen places on Heartland Highways that lifelong east central Illinois residents didn't know existed...and then made the short drive to see those places up close and personal myself. And I've learned so much about some of the most interesting people who are our neighbors.
Another of my top three would be Four Rivers Ag Report. Though I'm not a farmer, I live on a working farm and see the daily ag activity that drives our area. No matter what we do, we are a part of agriculture. And I find that fascinating. The things I've learned about our farm community as a result of Four Rivers are pretty amazing. And as much as Four Rivers Ag Report focuses on the farmers in our area, it does just as good a job of celebrating our rural lifestyle.
Last but not least is News Watch. There is nowhere else to find the kind of coverage News Watch provides our area. Even in a world of 24/7 online and cable/satellite news services, I find News Watch the only place to watch and learn what's happening in OUR community. It's unique.
What have you learned while working at WEIU? This could be a chapter in itself!In my case, I came to WEIU after working in public broadcasting for decades.I'd worked for many stations in many parts of the country. My fascination with WEIU was two-fold: The fact that WEIU is MORE than a PBS station, and the opportunity to live in this incredible community. Being a part of a non-commercial TV station that goes so far beyond programming what most PBS stations provide has allowed me to learn an amazing number of new things about our world. And being in the east central Illinois community has taught me just how special and unique this place is. I've learned that what may appear on the outside to be an unchanging environment becomes a wealth of different sights, sounds and experiences with the march of the seasons, the constantly varying weather and the beautiful lighting variations of each passing day.
Why should someone become a member of WEIU? WEIU is certainly not like most TV stations. We're obviously nothing like a commercial TV station which is funded by commercials based on the number of people watching each program. Yet, we're also different than most non-commercial TV stations, as well ... both in what we air and who we aim to serve. And that's important to me. As I've seen more of the media universe surround us with an array of programs, news, shopping channels and pretty much anything you could imagine, I still find WEIU the ONLY place where I can learn about MY neighbors and MY community. I know such a service is not going to be supported by other communities or by commercial sponsors. I frankly wouldn't expect it to be. So I find it important to support that service that serves me and the people who are my neighbors. It seems to be part of the American way of taking care of those things that are important to us. At least that's how I see it!
WEIU is very important to me and I hope to you, as well.
Is WEIU as important to you as it is to Jack? Become a member today! Also, send us a message and let us know what WEIU means to you!
We love to hear from you!
I love you all! You're on in every room of the building. DON"T CHANGE ... you're PERFECT, #1.
-- Linda, Charleston
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Rosie Gibbons - Effingham Rotary
Serving others is what Rotary Club is all about. And the Effingham Rotary Club is no different. Thru the experiences of some Effingham Rotarians, you will find out why they enjoy being apart of this organization.
Rosie would love for you to tune in to Effingham: This is Our Story on Thursday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. We hope you'll join us!
Leonard Greenwood - 76 Truck Stop
Find out why the 76 Truck Stop is the reason Effingham is a truck hub. Longtime employee of the 76 Truck Stop, Leonard Greenwood, describes the atmosphere and happenings of the 76 Truck Stop in its prime and how it impacted Effingham then and now.
Leonard would love for you to tune in to Effingham: This is Our Story on Thursday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. We hope you'll join us!


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Founded in 2008, California-based furniture company Way Basics specializes in modular, eco-friendly furniture — storage cubes, bookcases, table sets, and more —that's made entirely of recycled materials and also, in a unique twist, recyclable itself. Constructed of the company's patented "Zboard," Way Basics furniture is sleek, modern, and, thanks to an ingenious adhesive design, assembled without tools. The company is also a founding member of the Sustainable Furniture Council, a coalition founded to promote environmentally conscious practices in the design industry, and works with furniture banks around the country to supply goods to those in need.


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[OS] SYRIA/US/TECH/CT - U.S. probing use of surveillance technology in Syria
Released on 2012-10-12 10:00 GMT
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Date | 2011-11-18 01:35:56 |
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By Sari Horwitz and Shyamantha Asokan, Friday, November 18, 5:36 AM
The Commerce Department is investigating whether technology produced by a
California company helped Syrian police monitor dissidents amid a bloody
crackdown there, U.S. officials said Thursday.
Commerce officials are attempting to determine whether the company, Blue
Coat Systems of Sunnyvale, Calif., had prior knowledge that its equipment
and software was being used by the Syrian government, according to several
U.S. officials. They spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe an
ongoing investigation.
Calls and e-mails to Blue Coat officials seeking comment on Thursday were
not returned.
The company has previously said it did not sell equipment or software to
the Syrian government, but the company has acknowledged that its products
are being used thereand could have been obtained through a third party.
U.S. sanctions prohibit sales of most goods to the nation; investigators
are attempting to determine who provided the Blue Coat technology to
A news release from the company this month said, "Blue Coat is mindful of
the violence in Syria and is saddened by the human suffering and loss of
human life that may be the result of actions by a repressive regime. We
don't want our products to be used by the government of Syria or any other
country embargoed by the United States."
The Blue Coat technology is not intended for surveillance purposes,
according to the company, but it has functions that could help authorities
monitor electronic communications while also blocking people from
accessing certain Web sites and some forms of social media.
Three senators on Thursday urged the Obama administration to investigate
whether Blue Coat and another California-based company had provided "tools
of repression" to Damascus.
"The sale of U.S.-made equipment that may have contributed to ongoing
violence is unacceptable and should be investigated as soon as possible,"
said the letter from Sens. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), Robert Casey (D-Penn.) and
Christopher Coons (D-Del.).
The Commerce Department has primary responsibility for controlling
surveillance exports. Eugene Cottilli, spokesman of the Commerce Bureau of
Industry and Security, declined to comment on the investigation. "We do
not discuss any matters related to ongoing investigations," Cottilli said.
Should the Commerce Department find that Blue Coat has violated licensing
rules, it could fine the company up to $1 million, according to Daniel
Minutillo, an attorney based in Silicon Valley who specializes in export
law and technology. Smaller civil penalties and other actions also are
Blue Coat last month hired law firm McDermott Will & Emery LLP to lobby
for the company, after news reports about the use of its technology in
Syria, according to disclosure forms.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been battling an uprising that began
during the so-called "Arab Spring" and has grown increasingly violent in
recent months. The United Nations estimates that 3,500 people have been
killed since protests began. This week, the Arab League suspended Syria
for failing to honor a peace deal that included a pledge to halt attacks
on protesters.
Recent news reports have revealed that authoritarian governments have used
U.S. and other Western technology to monitor dissidents and other
citizens. In some cases, middle men have facilitated the transfer of this
U.S. companies that wish to export devices that are "primarily useful for
the surreptitious interception of wire, oral or electronic communications"
must apply to Commerce for a license, according to the export
administration regulations.
Sales by U.S. companies to Syria are illegal under sanctions imposed by
President George W. Bush in 2004. When selling any items to countries
under U.S. sanctions, a license is required to override these
At a congressional hearing on Nov. 9, Assistant Secretary of State Jeffrey
Feltman said the Blue Coat technology being used in Syria had not been
granted any export licenses.
The senators who asked the Obama administration to investigate Blue Coat,
also asked for an investigation into another California-based company,
Bloomberg News has reported that NetApp equipment is part of a Syrian
Internet surveillance project that was designed to intercept and catalog
all email in Syria.
NetApp, which provides storage and data management systems, issued a
statement this month, saying the company "does not condone the location or
use of its products in Syria" and has systems to prevent misuse.
"If our controls were improperly circumvented without our knowledge, we
condemn the use of our storage by the Syrian government to repress its own
people," the company said.
Staff writer Julie Tate contributed to this report.
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Global Monitor
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Happy Royal Wedding Anniversary! Kate Middleton's Best Outfits of All Time
Can you believe it's been two full years since we gathered around our TVs—many of us in the wee hours of the morning—to watch Kate Middleton become Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge as she finally wed her Prince William? Incredibly, today marks the two-year anniversary of the Royal Wedding—and if it's even possible, our love for the perpetually well-dressed and graceful Duchess of Cambridge has only grown since she walked down the aisle in that custom Alexander McQueen. And now that the gorgeous public figure is pregnant—and rapidly nearing her mid-July due date—we can look forward to even more memorable mum-to-be ensembles in the weeks to come, not to mention all the baby clothes she's sure to be stockpiling.
Throughout her second year as a royal, Kate's kept her style game remarkably strong, turning up in all manner of swoonworthy looks by both her favorite British designers and high street labels. To wit, we've refreshed our ever-growing slideshow of Kate's best looks of all time—and those polished, figure-flattering dresses and coats just keep getting better. And the fascinators! Oh, the fascinators.
Click through to see all the outfits. And happy anniversary, Kate and Wills!
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Fantasea mixtape by Azealia Banks out July 4.
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Azealia Bankss releases her full length album, Broke With Expensive Taste, in September.
Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti's forthcoming record, Mature Themes, is out on August 21 in the U.S. and August 20 in the UK through 4AD. The single "Baby", a cover of the Donnie and Joe Emerson track, featuring vocals from Dam-Funk, is out July 10 as a limited one-sided 12".
Mature Themes:
01 Kinski Assasin
02 Is This the Best Spot?
03 Mature Themes
04 Only in My Dreams
05 Driftwood
06 Early Birds of Babylon
07 Schnitzel Boogie
08 Symphony of the Nymph
09 Pink Slime
10 Farewell American Primitive
11 Live It Up
12 Nostradomus & Me
13 Baby
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Kieran Hebden has announced details of a new Four Tet album. The follow-up to 2010's There Is Love In You is called Pink, and the eight-track album will be released digitally via Hebden's Text label on August 20.
Pink collects a number of the vinyl-only singles that Hebden has been releasing over the last year, the majority of which are over eight minutes long apiece.
1 Locked
2 Lion
3 Jupiters
4 Ocoras
5 128 Harps
6 Pyramid
7 Peace for Earth
8 Pinnacles
Four Tet - Ocoras
Wisin & Yandel's new album has been released today, and has included a primarily reggaeton beat with electronic, bachata mixed in... this album will most likely hit platinum like the last two (whose prior two albums have sold around 6-7 million combined world wide).
Obviously impressive.
One of the few reggaeton duos who practically have other famous artists like J LO and Chris Brown almost begging to feature on their albums.
Coexist is the name of the upcoming album from the xx, out through Young Turks on September 11 in the U.S. and September 10 internationally.
01 Angels
02 Chained
03 Fiction
04 Try
05 Reunion
06 Sunset
07 Missing
08 Tides
09 Unfold
10 Swept Away
11 Our Song
The xx - Angels
"We are thrilled to announce the epic sequel to our legendary "After Dark" compilation. Coming out on October 15th, 2012. Featuring new & exclusive tracks from Glass Candy, Mirage, Desire, Farah, Twisted Wires, Appaloosa, Symmetry, & Chromatics! Almost 5 years in the making. Triple Lp on Gold Glitter Vinyl...Coming Soon To A Theater Near You!"
After Dark II:
01 Glass Candy: "Warm in the Winter"
02 Mirage: "Let's Kiss"
03 Desire: "The Nightshift"
04 Appaloosa: "Fill the Blanks"
05 Glass Candy: "Pain Relief Is Fun"
06 Chromatics: "House of Models"
07 Symmetry: "Heart of Darkness"
08 Twisted Wires: "Half Lives"
09 Glass Candy: "The Possessed"
10 Desire: "Tears From Heaven"
11 Chromatics: "Johanna"
12 Farah: "Into Eternity"
13 Mirage: "Lucifer"
14 Glass Candy: "Soft Celebration"
15 Chromatics: "Looking for Love"
16 Glass Candy: "The Price"
Can't wait to hear DRS' new album..
DRS - I Dont Usually Like MC's But... sneak preview by Marcusintalex Soul:rHQ on SoundCloud - Create, record and share your sounds for free
Lana Del Rey 'Born To Die' The Paradise Edition
Lana is set ro re-release her debut album, Born to Die, on November 12th. A preview of the re-release, dubbed The Paradise Edition, is now available for your viewing pleasure. The album will feature the original 12 tracks, including three bonus records, and an additional nine brand-new tracks from the songstress.
Originals + 3 Bonus
1. Born To Die
2. Off To The Races
3. Blue Jeans
4. Video Games
5. Diet Mountain Dew
6. National Anthem
7. Dark Paradise
8. Radio
9. Carmen
10. Million Dollar Man
11. Summertime Sadness
12. This Is What Makes Us Girls
13. Without You
14. Lolita
15. Lucky Ones
Nine brand-new tracks
1. Ride
2. American
3. Cola
4. Body Electric
5. Blue Velvet
6. Gods & Monsters
7. Yayo
8. Bel Air
9. Burning Desire
Interested in hearing more four tet after hearing the collab song with burial.
New Ty Segall LP/CASS/CD "Twins" is out on October 9, 2012.
'The Hill' is taken from Ty Segall's solo album 'Twins' through Drag City. The video is directed by Segall himself alongside Peter Grimm, it's an adventure featuring masks and a giant stuffed bear!
Ty has also added a set of West Coast dates to his upcoming North American tour so, get along and see him as he is a true legend in the making:
18 - Atlanta, GA - Goat Farm (with Thee Oh Sees)
19 - Birmingham, AL - The Bottletree Café (with Thee Oh Sees)
20 - Nashville, TN - Zombie Shop (with Thee Oh Sees)
21 - Richmond, VA - Strange Matter (with Thee Oh Sees)
22 - Brooklyn, NY - The Well (with Thee Oh Sees)
25 - Buffalo, NY - Town Ballroom (with Thee Oh Sees)
26 - Toronto, ON - The Hoxton (with Thee Oh Sees)
27 - Detroit, MI - PJ's Lager House Parking Lot
28 - Chicago, IL - Logan Square Auditorium
29 - Madison, WI - High Noon Saloon (with Thee Oh Sees)
30 - St. Paul, MN - Turf Club (with Thee Oh Sees)
14 - San Francisco, CA - Treasure Island Festival
12 - Vancouver, BC - Waldorf
13 - Portland, OR - Star Theater
15 - Los Angeles, CA - El Rey
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"Techno producer Ital has a new record called Dream On coming out on 11/5 and today he let go of the video for single "Boi," a visual collaboration with the artist Aurora Halal. It's a jarring bit of spliced-up imagery which contrasts a little with Ital's relatively more laid-back approach. Watch it below.
Ital - "Boi"
Music written & produced by Daniel Martin-McCormick
Video produced by Aurora Halal and Daniel Martin McCormick
from the album 'Ital - Dream On' (Planet Mu 2012)
01 Despot
02 Boi
03 Eat Shit (Waterfalls Mix)
04 Enrique
05 Housecapella
06 What A Mess
07 Deep Cut (Live Edit)
With his second release for Planet Mu this year, 'Dream On' is more of a full-length outing for Ital aka Daniel Martin-McCormick and a much more substantial record than the popular and critically acclaimed 'Hive Mind'.
On 'Dream On' Ital takes his experimentation with house and techno forms even further, creating impressionistic deconstructions from the tropes of early house and techno. Sunny chords, laid back drum shuffle and rhythmic vocal loops are picked apart and threaded with a rich psychodrama of delirious textures, tidal chords and uneasy roughness and dissonance.
Having spent over 20 weeks on the road since the completion of 'Hive Mind', 'Dream On' reflects the raw energy of the live show and the touring mindset: the heady, dream-feel of house, cut with both dub's fracturing smear and an understanding of the power of distortion, honed from years working in DIY and noise.
'Despot' starts the album with a trancey bassline punctuated with off-key vocal stabs, the form of the track brutally prized apart with pitch-shifting seasick chords. It's the longest track and and a powerful opener. 'Boi's' mix of stuttering vocal loops, aqueous chords and frantic drums is tainted with sorrow and loss. It's got a nervous energy, always feeling like it's going to topple in on itself, lapsing from ravey propulsion into nauseated hiss and back again.
'Eat Shit (Waterfalls Mix)' is broken and distressed techno in miniature, making the most of distortion and echo to create shimmer and splinters of noise over rough, murky percussion.
The dark center of the album, 'Enrique', strips things back to a cavernous ambience with molasses-slow vocals and a heartbeat drum, building into pulsing tones and scratching noise pulled across the spectrum. Another miniature, 'Housecapella', is deep house smudged and deconstructed into weightlessness; it's over before it begins to drag you in.
'What a Mess' sounds like music rotting; running epic, wilting chords, soaring melodies and hysterical vocals through curdling effects. 'Deep Cut' finishes by rubbing warm, emotional deep house tones, shuffling drums and claps against harsh electric guitar-like drones. 'Dream On' takes you out of the ordinary and drops you into Ital's dislocated dance.
Bish Bosch, the new record from the legendary Scott Walker, is slated for release through 4AD on December 3 in the UK and December 4 in the U.S. It follows 2006's The Drift.
Bish Bosch:
01 'See You Don't Bump His Head'
02 Corps De Blah
03 Phrasing
0 4 SDSS1416+13B (Zercon, A Flagpole Sitter)
0 5 Epizootics!
0 6 Dimple
0 7 Tar
0 8 Pilgrim
09 The Day The "Conducator" Died
Scott Walker - Bish Bosch (Album Trailer)