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Orlando bound!
Hi there,
My wife and I are taking our 2 kids (10 yr old son; 8 yr old daughter) to Orlando for 4 nights/5 days during Easter break (along with about half of the free world I suspect). My son is a rollercoaster nut but my daughter "just isn�t a ride person" as she says. They both however are very into aquariums and zoos and just love animals���..1 dog and three cats in the house!
We�re arriving around noon on day 1 and leaving around 5 pm on day 5; so in theory we have 3 full days and possibly 2 half days to hit the theme parks.
We would like to take them to Disney (not sure which parks); SeaWorld and Universal (not sure which parks).
We previously took them to Disney 5 years ago for a week and did Magic Kingdom; Epcot and MGM. Had a blast but they were a little young at the time. We stayed at a Disney property (Beach Club hotel) which I highly recommend if your just doing the Disney thing. This time, we are staying at Sheraton Vistana Villiages nearby.
My question to you all is this: Given the fact that there are so many different parks to choose from (5 or so at Disney; 2 at Universal plus SeaWorld) and each one carries it�s own admission fee; how should we best plan our vacation to ensure that both my kids (and my wife and I ) have the best time possible? We can�t possibly do everything and I don�t even want to try. I�d like some advice on how much time we should spend at each park to make it worth the time and money.
Keep in mind that we are going during one of the most crowed times of the year and that since the kids are getting older now, we don�t expect to take them back to the area any time soon. We want to start doing less commercial/theme park type vacation destinations and do more island getaway and skiing type vacations.
Thanks for reading through my long post.
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It does ticks before the latest updates.. I noticed it before in 4.1.2.. It is a hardware switching sound..
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Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing types of fraud. Identity theft, also called account takeover fraud or true name fraud, involves criminals stealing personal credit information about individuals and assuming their identities by applying for credit in their names, running up huge bills, stiffing creditors and generally wrecking victims credit histories. Criminals steal credit information from outside mailboxes and dumpsters, through telemarketing scams, computer hacking and paying workers in retail establishments or other institutions to copy down information about customers. Avoid becoming a victim by being a smart consumer.
Nearly one American every minute is a victim of identity theft.
The thieves dont need much. A receipt you left behind. A bill mailed from your mailbox.
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- Tear up receipts, bank statements and unused credit card offers before throwing them away.
- Criminals can collect bits of information about you by going through your trash.
- Watch for missing mail and dont mail bills from your own mailbox with the flag up. An identity thief may steal your mail and file a change of address form with your credit card company or the U.S. Postal Service.
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Report any suspected fraud to your bank, credit card companies and the fraud units of the three credit reporting agencies immediately.
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very easy sweater for small dog
I am looking for a very very easy sweater for my little dog to knit. I do not know how to crochet.
If anyone has one I would be grateful.
I always make mine just as tubes....in ribbing..starting at the back end. Then, when I get to the place for the front legs, I simply create 2 holes...like button holes in a sweater (however it is you do it...bind off 6, then create 6 in the same spot on the next round, etc).... the size is determined by the circumference of the little leg...then knit on up the 'top' of the dog and make it long enough for a nice turtleneck. These are good projects for leftover yarn....I generally put in stripes of some sort.
Knitting Pattern Central - Pets has a number of dog sweaters - you may find something interesting if you want to take the time to check out the site
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First Lady Michelle Obama chose a sleeveless striped dress designed by Peter Som '93 when she traveled to Pascagoula, Miss., to christen a ship and thank the Coast Guard for its work cleaning the Gulf.
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Muskego High School track to remain closed to public
Committee decides track, football field not designed for high level of community traffic
Muskego - Because of the risk of damage or injury, the high school track should remain closed to the public, the Business Services and Human Resources Committee of the Muskego-Norway School Board decided Dec. 3.
The track's life could be shortened by bicycles, skateboards and even strollers rolling over it, said Gary Rosploch, supervisor of buildings and grounds. Another concern is the hazard posed by the watering system for the football field in the center of the track. Little children could be injured by the high-pressure irrigation system, he said.
Another factor in the committee's decision was the many miles of trails Muskego already provides for walking and jogging.
A resident suggested possibly opening up the high school track to the public.
Rosploch said about a third of the high schools he surveyed open their tracks to the public. But the tracks are rubberized and less susceptible to damage and the football fields in the center of the tracks are artificial turf.
Muskego's field is grass and needs water, fertilizing, pesticide treatments, aeration and overseeding, Rosploch said, adding that some of those treatments could harm little children.
The water cannons, for example, throw water 100 feet.
"There would be a devastating effect if somebody tries to get a drink with his mouth," Rosploch said.
Similarly, the running track doesn't have the same type of surface that schools that invite the public in have, he said.
The Muskego High School track was resurfaced in 2007, with five new layers of material laid for $72,000. Spot maintenance probably won't be needed until 2016, Rosploch said.
But that could be moved up if skateboards, inline skates, strollers or bicycles start rolling along the track.
In view of the track's vulnerability and the hazards the football field poses, Dean Strom, committee chairman, said supervision would have to be provided, and that would cost money.
Rosploch said that one of the schools he surveyed also had security concerns even without a grass football field and different composite running track and installed a camera to keep an eye on things.
The committee briefly considered a turnstile that would keep out bicycles and strollers, but that was deemed insufficient to solve the entire problem.
With the city having so many trails, the committee opted not to expose the school to potential problems.
"There may be a legitimate reason," for opening the track up, said School Board committee member Brett Hyde, "but until we see the reason, I don't see this as an issue."
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A Little Cold. . .
But a great way to start the year. Thank you to all 38 folks who came out for the Second Annual Cottonwood First Day Hike. Although the weather was cold the sun was out and the wind was still making for a perfect day to watch the Bighorn and follow the ice flows downriver. We are hoping to offer two hikes next year–so mark your calender for 2016!
Thank you to First Day Hiker Stephanie LaRiviere-Miller for the great pictures. And making up for the forgotten Ranger Camera.
It Is First Day Hike Again
A Cottonwood Canyon Thanksgiving
So the last time around I roped a host into writing a blog post. I figured this was such great idea I would continue to pass off my work to others. We had our first Thanksgiving feast out here at Cottonwood with many friends and family. Below is a report of some good friends experience. I have taken for granted the limited email, no TV and limited cell coverage out here. I forgot what a change it can make in an experience. So come on out, unplug and enjoy! For more on a little digital detox this is a great article I read recently.
A Cottonwood Canyon Thanksgiving
Kristi, Ben and family
This year, our little family decided to try something different. We received an offer from our friends to celebrate Thanksgiving out at Cottonwood Canyon State Park so we packed up the car Wednesday and headed out.
From the Portland metro area it is only a little over a two hour drive. It was beautifully scenic. First the drive through the Columbia River gorge to our old stomping ground of Hood River, Oregon where we ate lunch. Then on to Cottonwood where we drove up and over rolling hills planted with winter wheat and wind turbines. My BPA tour guide (aka, husband) provided interesting information into the landscape and the inner-workings of how the turbines create electricity from wind. Unfortunately, I was unable to get any pictures due to the sleeping children in the back of our car.
Upon arrival we unpacked and went exploring. The rustic landscape and quiet felt as though we had stepped back in time and felt awe at the people who had homesteaded here. I have only been to eastern Oregon once prior to this trip but I found a new appreciation for this area. The landscape was beautiful and I could see the appeal of the area.
This was the view from the private residence:
On Turkey day the remainder of our group arrived. Exploring, feasting, and game playing commenced.
Being accustomed to watching football, calling family, reading the newspaper, and being able to get instant information made me wonder how this weekend and holiday would unfold without modern technology. We found it was relaxing and less stressful. It also allowed us to connect with family and friends without so many distractions. The kids (18 months and 3 ½ years old) loved running around and playing by the river and in the dirt. It forced them to be creative with their play and not rely on their toys for entertainment. I felt that being here for Thanksgiving accentuated and allowed us to focus on what was most important in life.
Before leaving on Friday, we took a little hike with the kids. It was the perfect way to end the holiday. We will definitely be coming back to fish in the John Day River at Cottonwood Canyon come the sunny summer days.
November at Cottonwood
Since we haven't been keeping up on the blog and pictures we thought we would recruit our camp hosts to share their experience out here at Cottonwood. And if you are thinking of hosting please let us know–we need someone in July and August.
Hosting at Cottonwood – Our first hosting experience.
November 1 – 23
Jim Deaton and Elizabeth Daniel
November comes and November goes, with the last red berries and the first white snows. ~- Elizabeth Coatsworth
Beautiful weather greeted us at Cottonwood Canyon the first couple of weeks… Sunshine, warm days and
Jim was a very happy camper-host that first weekend when he caught two wild Steelhead… a 30-inch and 26-inch. Then the river changed… got a bit murky and the fishing slowed way down.
Jim worked with Rangers Ryan, Dave and Tom burning the nasty Russian thistle. As the snow was falling on November 13, they completed the burning.
I worked at keeping the restrooms tidy. It was that time of year when the flies were diminishing but the spiders were looking for someplace warm for the winter. The hiker/biker restroom had one of the largest prettiest Black Widow Spiders taking up residence.
I captured her and… yes, I murdered her.
She was a beauty.
I also am working charting the vegetation… shrubs and trees in each of the campground sites. I am hoping to finish it up next week when the snow is gone from the campsites.
We had some wonderful warm fall weather… Saturday, November 8 was a quiet calm sunny warm day. We had a great view of the pretty sunset with pink cottage cheese clouds while we were having wine around the campfire.
On November 12, the weather changed and all of a sudden we were in a snowstorm and dropping temperatures.
Jim and I and the dogs took a walk in the snow out Pinnacles Trail on Friday, November 14. It was absolutely gorgeous. The highlight of the trip was seeing and watching eight Tundra Swans… what a treat.
November 16, the temperature is a balmy 8 degrees above zero. It is cold and there is quite a bit of ice on the John Day River.
On November 17, the John Day River froze all the way across it near the boat launch and at the end of the campground.
We are really happy to have the bright sunshine during the day that almost thaws things out. The sunny quiet days are what makes this canyon in November so special.
The forecast is calling for rain and warmer temperatures as our time here at Cottonwood come to a close. We are looking forward to returning in April 2015.
Jim Deaton and Elizabeth Daniel
Volunteer Work Party September 27th
Work. Party. And you ask if we are up to our normal hijinks of selling work as a party? Not at Cottonwood where even work is a good time.
Come join Cottonwood and our partners Western Rivers and Solve as we work to improve the riparian corridor. As for the party–free lunch proving the saying "There is no such thing as a free lunch".
Saturday, September 27th; 10 AM to 1 PM
For more information or to register please reply to this post or call the park at 541-394-0002.
An Update–Finally
We have fallen behind on the blog—every time we tried to emerge from the weeds, it seems like we get pulled back down by the puncture vine. Or tangled by the Russian thistle. Or strangled by the Kochia.
Our emphasis this summer has been on managing the invasive weeds while watering the natives. Unfortunately, water brings more weeds. Double-edged sword. No doubt, we are looking forward to the winter lull. On the whole, we have been keeping up, and hopefully this will start to reflect in fewer flat tires. Puncturevine, lesser known as Tribulus Terrestris, has truly been a thorn in our side. First generation Star Trek fans may harken back to the well-known episode "The Trouble with Tribbles."
Here at the Ol' CWC, were calling our version of overpopulation of goat's head "The trouble with Tribulus".
So please continue to use Slime and carry several spare tubes! We are doing our best to rid the park of this nuisance.
In that vein, we give a big shout out to Sherman and Gilliam County Oregon Youth Conservation Corps plus our fearless hosts. These folks have done the weed pulling and watering in hundred degree heat. And you know what hand pulling puncture vine and watering by hand gets you? Tired. Hundreds and hundreds of hours have been given. We are very thankful for these folks. We can't do it without them.
This fall and continuing through the winter we are hoping to do several projects, which will hopefully have a big impact on the camping experience at Cottonwood. The first of these projects will be constructing wind breaks in campsites. The second is the completion of two shade shelters, one in the main campground and one in the hiker/biker camp. The third is working to establish better grass cover in the campground.
At this time, we are scheduled to construct cabins, a shower house and an RV dump station between 2015 and 2017. Over the coming years, we will also monitor the electrical draw to calculate if there is enough electricity to install some full hook-up sites in the campground.
Although the number of visitors has fallen with the heat between June and August, we have remained busy—about three quarters full every weekend. That means about 15 of our 21 drive-in camp sites are occupied on Fridays and Saturdays. We estimate some 22,000 people have visited the park in its first 10 months. And we know that the hunting, fishing and fall rambling folks are getting ready for their visit. We look forward to seeing you, and please let us know if you have any questions.
Putting Cottonwoods Back into Cottonwood
We had another great service day out here at Cottonwood this weekend. In partnership with Solve and Western Rivers 15 volunteers planted 70 trees and shrubs; cleaned up two acres filling half a dumpster; and finished the landscaping in the camp loop. Makes me tired just writing it all down.
This volunteer project was the final "connection" of a major restoration planting on over a mile of the John Day from the upriver side of the bridge down along the entrance through day use and continuing to the campground. This restoration effort includes planting almost 2000 Alder, Cottonwood, Choke Cherry, Mock Orange, Currant and Nootka Rose along with seeding of native grasses. Over the coming years this will develop into a mature riparian community providing habitat and cooling shade. Great for the critters two footed, four footed and winged.


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Hi. Firstly, a word of appreciation for your software. It is really great! Can KH coder be used to generate a word cloud? The frequency list feature is already there, but as far as i could gather, all the graphic options are only for word association analysis.
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Hi. Thank you for your post!
For example, by using the "bubble plot" option in the multi-dimensional scaling command, you can visualize both word associations and word frequencies:
You can also do this in co-occurrence network command as you can see in the attached screen shot.
On the other hand, word cloud can visualize word frequencies only. That's why I have not implemented it so far.
Anyway, you can use R to make a word cloud.
Execute following command in R.
library(RColorBrewer) library(wordcloud) wordcloud( hoge[,3], as.numeric(hoge[,1]), min.freq=3, random.order=F, colors=brewer.pal(8,"Dark2") )
About step 2 and 3, this slide may help.
In step 4, you may change "min.freq" value to change the number of words that are plotted.
Do you think KH Coder better have a GUI command to make a word cloud?
Hi Koichi,
I think KH coder is great. I don't know why it took me so long to find it considering how easy to use it is. I think people use word clouds a lot at the moment as they are very easily viewed and understood by people with no statistical background. It would be great if you could add a gui command for it. I think the second picture you attached looks great.
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Thank you for taking the time to post your encouraging feedback.
Although KH Coder is a statistical tool, I think I understand what you are saying. Maybe, I am going to add the functionality as a plugin command in the next update.
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Some say gold prices could dip below $1000.
Talk of Fed tapering is no more than MOPE. By September something will have "happened" that caused them to change thier mind, but they might reconsider "soon".
Don't think the Fed can taper, even serious talk of tapering sends the markets lower, QE is the only game in town, remove monetary stimulus and the economy shrivels up and rolls over
Never thought they could force gold prices down to this level, but here we are
I sold most of my CGR and a lot of BRD and bought more EXK, and it's on a 2-day run, was up over 11% yesterday, and it's up another 10% today, wow, they got a great CEO, who is also a geologist BTW
Sold some shares of it today and bought some PVG, they got the best drill results ever, and they also got a great CEO, the guy that used to head up SRSI, and also put in an order to buy more CRCUF, that stock is too cheap
still a shareholder here, and still think there's money to be made with CGR,
but the key is to buy the stock cheap, and it will have to get cheaper before my next purchase
I don't believe POG will dip below $1000 with Fed tappering.
However, this leading Canadian economist prediction is for POG $1000 in 5 years.
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Kitco News' Daniela Cambone interviews Export Development Canada's Chief Economist and Vice President Peter Hall on the current state of the metals markets. Back in May, Hall forecasted a modest decline in commodity prices and said that any price spikes would be short-lived. Hall said that gold in the quadruple-digits zone was in an 'emergency zone' because people lacked confidence in the world financial system. Now that the economic recovery seems to be underway, Hall says he expects gold to reach the triple-digits zone within a 5 year timeframe. Hall also discusses the mining industry and what gold below $1,000 will mean for the sector. Tune in now to hear his take on precious metals and the global economy. Kitco News, August 7, 2013.


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The Maine Red Claws (18-24) are undefeated at home on Sundays in March, having already won on March 2, 9 and 16. However, before returning home for another hopefully glorious Sunday, with a 1 p.m. contest against the Springfield Armor (19-24), they must play Friday evening at the Delaware 87'ers (11-33).
The fourth place Red Claws are nine games behind first place Fort Wayne in the six-team Eastern Division. Each of the three division winners in the 17-team league and five "wildcards," teams with the next best records regardless of division, will qualify for the playoffs. Maine needs to gain six games in the final two weeks to make the post-season.
The Red Claws final eight contests include four road games and four home games. They are a very competitive 12-9 at home, but only 6-15 on the road. After Sunday's tilt, their next, and final, home games are the following weekend on Friday, March 28; Sunday, March 30; and Monday, March 31.
Frank Gaines, the Maine Red Claws 6-foot, 3-inch rookie guard from Indiana Perdue Fort Wayne has the team lead in scoring with an average of 21.0 points per game. The NBA undrafted Gaines, who played high school ball in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., has made an impressive 40.0 percent of his three-point shots.
Big man Daniel Orton played well in last Sunday's home win with 22 points and 6 rebounds in just 28 minutes. Orton (6-10, 255), who leads the team with 2.05 blocks per game, upped his average to 11.4 points and 7.3 rebounds in 24.7 minutes per game. The 29th pick in the 2010 NBA Draft by the Orlando Magic, Orton holds career averages of 2.8 points and 2.5 rebounds in 10.6 minutes per game over 51 NBA games (Orlando, Oklahoma City and Philadelphia) over three seasons, This season the Kentucky product appeared in 22 games (four starts) with the Philadelphia 76ers, averaging 3.0 points and 2.8 rebounds.
Damen Bell-Holter, the 6-foot, 9-inch rookie from Oral Roberts, is averaging 7.8 points and 4.4 rebounds in only 17.4 minutes per game.
The 2013-14 season marks the fifth season that the Celtics have used the Maine Red Claws as their NBA Development League affiliate and the second under a hybrid affiliation, in which Boston is Maine's sole NBA affiliate and has full control over the team's basketball operations. Red Claws Head Coach Mike Taylor is also in his second year with the team.
Broadcasts of each game can be heard live on WJJB 96.3 FM with Chris Sedenka (play by play) and Rick Simonds (analysis) calling the action. Sedenka, a 1999 Gorham High graduate, is co-host of the PM JAB sports talk show, heard from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays on 96.3 FM. Simonds was a very successful basketball coach at St. Josephs College, winning 11 conference titles in 23 years.
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CD Review: Stronger, by Taranda Greene
After signing a batch of family acts, it was natural for fast-growing StowTown Records to add a soloist to their already impressive roster. It's probably safe to say that they picked out the most naturally gifted one in southern gospel: Taranda Greene. Her debut album Stronger plays like a triumphant personal testimony to the griefs she's experienced and overcome after losing her husband, Tony. She lends her flexible voice to a wide variety of sounds here, with a heavier urban emphasis than one might expect from an SG record. (Translation: White girl got soul!) The result may sometimes veer into over-the-top theatrics, but it's a solid, entertaining piece of work, arriving just in time to land on everyone's "Best of 2014″ lists.
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CD Review: Vintage, by the Akins
The Akins are some of my favorite artists in southern gospel. Their freshness, natural musicianship and contagious enthusiasm always lift my spirits. However, their country-rock flair is a tad edgier than most fans of southern gospel may be used to, so they've been quietly flying under the radar for a while. However, their music definitely deserves a closer look. (Pssssst, hey Ernie/Stowtown…?) This table project finds them tackling some old standards with vim and vigor. The production credits are simple: recorded, sung, mixed, and mastered by the Akins. Lucas Vaughn is the only outside contributor, playing drums. The result sounds very organic and cohesive. Continue reading
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CD Review: A Cappella, by The Martins
It's been too long since we had some new pure acappella music from the Martins. Now, perfectly timed in the year that I plan to see them live for the first time, this album grants all our wishes! With Lari Goss, Michael English, and David Phelps all sticking their fingers in the pie, it's a glorious return to the sound that first put the Martins on the map. Continue reading
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CD Review: Legacy Five, Great Day [Updated]
As a backer of Legacy Five's new project, I just recently received the final mix of their project Great Day. I am pleased to offer the first review of this record, officially out March 25th! I'm using what I believe will be the cover of that project based on the fan poll they held on their blog. Enjoy my thoughts in bullet point form!
* Y'all know I'm a sucker for gospel shuffles drenched in B-3 Hammond. Standout track "Christ is Still the King" (the number on which some lucky backers got the chance to sing BGVs) goes straight to that happy part of my brain. Congrats to Rebecca Peck and Dianne Wilkinson (the lady is a machine!) for an exceptionally strong lyric and melody. It just keeps building and building to a triumphant finish with the aforementioned fan choir. The relative restraint of the production until that final verse makes it all the more effective.
Souls can still be rescued
For mercy still redeems.
Rejoice, the tomb's still empty
And Christ is still the King. Continue reading
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CD Review: Pure and Simple, by the Gaither Vocal Band
When Guy Penrod and Marshall Hall left the Gaither Vocal Band, I admit that I was skeptical about how much I would like the super-star lineup that replaced it. A DVD came and went, as did a new project, and I remained somewhat lukewarm. But after a year or so, I've gradually warmed to this five-man blend of voices. Seeing them at NQC this year, I thought they had tightened as a unit and delivered some of the best new material of the convention. So needless to say, I immediately acquired their latest project Pure and Simple. My verdict is that although it could have been better, it's a cut above anything else I've heard yet this year. Now, I realize I've already handed out a 4.5 star rating (to the Booth Brothers' Gaither tribute), and this project isn't absolutely perfect, so I can't quite give it a 5, which means I'm going to be giving the two projects the same rating even though I think one is better than the other. I'm not going to go back and change anything though, because I'm trying to get used to thinking of my star ratings as the answer to the question "How well does this project fulfill its potential?" That could very easily lead to albums that are not completely on a par receiving the same rating. So just in case anyone would have been confused, there's a little insider tid-bit on how the ratings work around here. As you can tell, I make a lot of things up as I go along.
Okay, so since there are so many tracks on this album, I thought I would do something a little different and sort them into three categories: Prime Cuts, Enjoyables, and Misfires. Because my time is limited, I'll really only go in depth on the prime cuts and then just briefly touch on the rest. Continue reading
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CD Review: A Tribute to the Songs of Bill and Gloria Gaither, by the Booth Brothers
This project is a labor of love for the Booth Brothers. It's a whopping 15-song collection of Gaither tunes, re-worked in the group's signature understated style. The selection ranges from the essential ("Because He Lives," "He Touched Me," "I Believe in a Hill Called Mount Calvary") to the lesser-known ("I Played In the Band," "Let the Healing Begin," "Through"). Should you go out and buy it? Read on for my thoughts. Continue reading
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CD Review: Love Won, by the Talleys
Love Won is the first album for the Talleys as a quartet with the new addition of Lauren's husband, tenor Brian Alvey. It serves up a generous thirteen cuts, a mix of new and old. The title catches the attention right away—possibly an intentional reference (response?) to Rob Bell's controversial Love Wins? In any event, most of the songs are lyrically built around God's plan of salvation, touching on themes of healing, redemption, forgiveness, and re-creation. Some of them are among the Talleys' best new songs in recent memory.
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CD Review: Here We Are Again, by Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
Has it really been over three years since Signature Sound released a full album of all-new material? It's hard to believe, but it is a fact. Their last so-called "mainstream" project was Dream On, released in October of 2008. That project opened up some doors for the group, but it received mixed reviews. Some thought it was the weak link in their discography thus far, while others called it their best and most mature project. Although it contained some songs I enjoyed, particularly the touching lullaby "A Good Heart" and the hard-hitting "The Old Landmark," I knew that Signature Sound would need to come back with something stronger once their "retro" phase had run its course.
And two member shifts and four albums later (five if you count the George Younce tribute), here they are again. I don't know that I would go so far as to call it their best ever, but I will say that this album is one of their tightest and most solid to date. Some of their past projects have had a "hit and miss" feel, offering more than the ordinary number of songs but feeling a bit unfocused as a result. This one has twelve tracks and knows where it's going. This does not mean that it's void of surprises, but it offers a listening experience that flows consistently and well.
Now, let's put it under the microscope.
1. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot: The first number kicks things off in the style of the Influenced projects. It begins with the sound of a projector being flipped on, then whirring in the background, conjuring up a grainy black and white image of the guys gathered around two microphones in matching suits. I like to give this spiritual the slow, heart-tugging black gospel treatment when I sing it, and that's still the style that I feel it really "belongs" to, but this up-tempo treatment is certainly a lot of fun. It reminds me of "Someday." Particularly cute is when they switch to "mouth instruments" partway through, creating their own vocal Dixie band. I have to admit though… the Penny Loafers do it better. :D
2. Singing In the Midnight Hour: I love this song. It's got a killer foot-stomping beat. It's not too far from southern gospel, though it's definitely what you'd call progressive. Doug tears it up with a slightly gritty, soulful performance, proving once again that he can sing absolutely any style you put in front of him.
3. Here We Are Again: This fills the "soft, worshipful ballad" slot nicely. It doesn't stand out in any particular way, but it's a good laid-back number.
4. I Believe: Here's "Puddin'" in his sweet spot, crooning along in that velvety, theatrical upper register that first caught Ernie's attention. I've never been a huge fan of this song, but I'm such a sucker for velvety basses I'll go for this arrangement! Now, Ian, about covering "My Mind Forgets a Million Things." I know, I know, you told me you feel like you're too young, but the song does say "The day WILL come when I'm so old…"
5. I've Been Here Before: They debuted this at NQC last year. Ernie has said that this is Devin's chance to take a new song and make it his own. Musically speaking, the intro is a little odd and disconnected from the rest of the song, but it soon settles into a nice groove with a generous helping of gospel piano and B-3 Hammond, providing a nice setting for Devin's bluesy style to do its work. Lyrically, it's a personal message of reassurance for anyone who's walking through a trial. Ernie has said it was inspired by his high-school sports days when the coach would find him grunting and complaining during his workouts and slap him upside the head, saying "Shut up and act like you've been here before." Anyone who's lived for a little while can remember a trial in the past that God brought him through, and that's a promise to take hold of in whatever new trial faces us.
6. You Are Welcome Here: This is a full feature for Wayne Haun. For those of you who are familiar with Casting Crowns songs like "If We Are the Body" or "Does Anybody Hear Her?" this song is sort of like a response to those songs. It takes the perspective of someone welcoming a repentant, broken sinner into a church. These days, there's pressure on the Church to welcome the proudly unrepentant sinners as well, but the characters in this song—a homeless drug addict and a girl who's lost her purity—seem to recognize their need for a Savior. It's that humility and recognition that makes all the difference in the world, and the Church certainly needs to reach out to such people. I wasn't very struck by the music on this track (the melody isn't terribly memorable), but it's a piece with its heart in the right place.
7. Love Carried the Cross: Time for a textbook big ballad. We all know the formula, but it works every time. Signature Sound has been needing a song like this for a while, and it's just what the doctor ordered. It's lyrically meaty, it's got sweep, it's got impact. It doesn't knock "Calvary Answers For Me" off its pedestal of greatest original song ever recorded by EHSS, but it's nothing to sneeze at, to say the least. Vocally, Ernie Haase really comes through in a big way in this one, almost like his old Cathedral days. Nowadays Ernie likes to experiment, and sometimes I think of the different vocal styles he tries as being like the different haircuts he tries: Sometimes they work and sometimes they don't. This one works, in a big way. I wish he would sing this style more often, but I know it's a vocal strain, and he wants to save his voice for "Oh What a Savior." Of course my dream would be for him to bring back "I Want To See Jesus," but that probably won't happen any time soon. Though I have heard that he's open to reviving "Death Has Died." We'll see… meanwhile, I hope this makes some waves at Easterfest this year.
8. Stand By Me: This is something I wouldn't have predicted—going ALL the way back to the song that first launched EHSS into the southern gospel stratosphere with Tim Duncan and having Ian cover it. I really thought Duncan's version was untouchable, but Owens just brings a whole new quality to it. He sings it with a little more fruitiness, a little more swagger. If Duncan is like chocolate, Ian is like dark chocolate. That's not to say Ian is necessarily better (the tradeoff for the extra velvet on top is that he's got less cut on the bottom), just different in a good way. I for one am very excited that they've opted to revisit this song, because hopefully this means they'll start staging it again. It's like coming full circle for the group. It's also fun to hear Devin coming in on what used to be Ryan's moment toward the end. Production-wise, I loved all the little added touches to the arrangement—the electric guitar, the big brass, etc.
9. Everytime: This is Signature Sound in over-over-drive. The production is pretty fun—Ernie and Wayne compared it to a 1960s prom number. Unfortunately, it ultimately winds up as a failed experiment. Ernie said it's like "Get Away Jordan" on steroids, but I actually had a flash-back to "Happy Birthday, Anniversary Too." :-o I get the impression he had a lot of fun with it and plans to stage it often, but I'm concerned about the effect it might have on his vocal cords, since I know that's a big concern of his as well. Take care of yourself there, buddy!
10. Sometimes I Wonder: Okay Doug, do your thing. Make 'em break out the hankies in one minute flat or you might not get back on the bus tonight. This is probably my favorite track on the album, even though it won't be the one that generates the most buzz or gets the loudest crowd response. I had thought it was inspired by the death of Ernie's sister-in-law, but this song actually dates further back to the death of George Younce, when fellow songwriter Joel Lindsey was coincidentally burying his parents at the same time. Their combined grief gave birth to this song, which lyrically recalls "I Can Only Imagine" but is a much better crafted piece of music. Very country-ballad-ish, in the best way. An acoustic guitar carries it along at a mid-tempo pace. The live band could easily do it justice.
11. Thankful: EHSS has actually been singing this one for over a year. Here is a video from December 2010, when Tim Duncan was still with the group. It's obviously inspired by other (and better) songs like "Jesus We Just Want to Thank You" and "Thank You Lord for Blessing Me," but it fits comfortably, sweetly and smoothly into the "thankfulness niche," as it were.
12. Any Other Man: This one is already generating buzz. It will receive by far the lengthiest treatment from me of any song on this project.
I first heard this song when EHSS posted a low quality live video of it on their Facebook page last month. The sound was so muddy I felt like it wasn't fair for me to make a final judgment based on that performance, so I was looking forward to hearing a better mix. The recording on the project is in fact the song's live debut, in Bucharest, Romania. The quality is excellent, and it seems plausible that there wasn't any "tuning up" on the vocals after the fact. However, there's some extra instrumentation (strings, etc.) that couldn't have been produced by a live band, indicating either that they were added in post-production or simply that a track was used for the performance.
Lyrically I wasn't sure how to take it at first, because I couldn't tell what the thought process behind certain lines had been, like the line about "the ones who love to hate." I was having deja vu to something like this. But I'm really glad I watched a behind the scenes discussion about this song BEFORE finishing this review, because now I understand better where it sprang from, and I think I can embrace the lyric more completely. [Update: I've found further clarification in the fact that the lyric is "the ones who LOVED to hate."] Ernie was specifically inspired to write it at a time when he was feeling bitter and angry towards people who spread various nasty rumors about himself, the group, Wayne, etc. Having been around the Internet block a little myself, I know exactly what he's talking about. Ernie said one day he was thinking "I'd like to get on there and tell them what I think of them," but clearly that would be wrong on so many levels, most importantly because it isn't what Jesus would do. As he fell into conversation with Wayne, they began thinking about the many things Jesus suffered, and Ernie said, "Man, any other man would have just used his power to say 'Be gone,' or 'Be dead,' or 'Get away…' " That's when Wayne said, "Ernie, Jesus wasn't any other man." Thus the kernel of the lyric was born.
Musically, this is probably Ernie's most daring move yet. And I like it. More importantly, many other people seem to like it too. When I first heard it, I had the same thought Ernie and Wayne did when they decided to take the song in this musical direction: Is this going to play well at all to the over-40 crowd? In my mind's eye, I was visualizing a big response with Michael W. Smith in Australia, but "polite applause" at NQC. Amazingly, Ernie and Wayne say that they've gotten the MOST requests for this song from the older demographic. Ernie said something I think is pretty shrewd, which is that he thinks it's a sort of "controlled rebellion" from the old folks, an "I can still rock" type thing. They told one particularly funny story about a little old Mennonite man in Ohio who was listening with arms folded, sedately nodding for most of the show, but "came alive" when they brought on this song and gave them two thumbs up when it was over.
Now personally, I listen to a wide variety of music besides southern gospel, but my first reaction on hearing this song was that it was a bit heavier than what I normally enjoy. Then I wondered if that was the wrong way to put it. After all, I'm the girl who was dancing to "Trumpet of Jesus" before I could talk, who cranks up Journey on solitary driving excursions, and who was able to get out of bed on the first day of school only because of Huey Lewis & the News. Ernie and Wayne have said that they deliberately wanted the music to have that same classic rock sound (Ernie was first inspired while watching a "best of Bon Jovi" video). Maybe I'm reacting to the shock of hearing a sound that heavy from this group in this genre. (The fact that the lyrics are trying to say something meaningful might have something to do with it too. Others may be different, but I'm the sort who finds it easier to let myself enjoy something that rocks out if I'm not trying too hard to pay attention to the lyrics.) Somebody made the comparison to Third Day, and I actually don't think that's too far off, which may be why my first reaction was a bit lukewarm (never could get into Third Day). However, there is a happy difference, which is that the Signature Sound guys are exceptional singers. So they bring a skilled quality to the song that lifts it several notches from what it would have been in different hands. All are capable of handling a contemporary style, and in fact, if you follow them on social media, you'll see that this is the kind of music they keep in regular rotation on their ipods. (Speaking of the vocals, check out Doug's power tag on the end of verse two. That's like "Happy Rhythm" encore territory.) And of course, Kelly Vaughn shines on electric guitar.
The lyrics are biblical and vivid. Take one snippet from a verse:
Any other man who was sentenced to be killed
Would beg for mercy from the courts that day
Any other man looking at his mother's grief
Would call the waiting angels to escape
But Jesus wasn't any other man
No, Jesus wasn't any other man…
I will say that the decibel level occasionally makes it a bit difficult to hear the words. It took me quite a few listens to even catch that line in that last verse sung by Ernie (again, take it easy on the vocal cords there!) And I could picture sitting in a concert and being a little overwhelmed by the live drums and guitar. I know this sounds a little rad, but I'd be interested to see whether they could adapt this for all-acoustic instruments, a la rootsy/earthy country/blues. Then again, I'm hearing instruments like a dobro, and I don't know if they'd want to carry extra instruments around.
Final thoughts: To say this project is a bit of an experiment would be an understatement. It's more overtly pop/rock than any other project EHSS has done. That's deliberate, because Ernie wants material they can use to appeal to a wider audience. At the same time, they aren't abandoning their southern gospel roots, as evidenced by numbers like "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" and the re-worked "Stand By Me," plus new songs like "Love Carried the Cross" and "Thankful" that are typical genre pieces.
Vocally, all members shine, but I think Ian Owens impresses in particular because songs were picked for him that played to his strengths: hanging out in his upper register and hamming it up. :D But ultimately, the voice that continues to hold it all together is Doug Anderson. He never fails to impress, never fails to deliver precisely what any song demands, slow or fast, soulful or smooth, rocking or tear-jerking… and be pleasing to listen to through it all.
Even though I have personally enjoyed other EHSS projects more than this one, I am impressed with its production quality and its spirit of adventure. Several ho-hum tracks keep it from a 5-star rating. But it deserves 4.5. It's a mature, well-crafted start to this new chapter in Signature Sound's career.
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CD Review: Part of the Family, by The Collingsworth Family
The Collingsworth Family has been turning heads in the industry over the past few years, and with good reason. They've cultivated an incredible blend which has only become stronger and fuller as the four kids grow and develop. Add to that Mrs. Collingsworth's virtuoso piano playing, as well as the older girls' prowess on the violins, and you have what may be the most musically talented group in southern gospel. I was privileged to see them live in concert last year, and I can tell you that if they are ever in your area, it's a show you don't want to miss. (Oh yes, and Mr. Collingsworth plays trumpet too.)
Part of the Family is their StowTown Records debut, and it's arguably their most mature project yet. Their sound has always been primarily a blend of gospel and old-fashioned inspo, with dashes of country and jazz, and this album continues in that vein. Wayne Haun is at the production helm as usual, contributing his arranging talents and a couple of new songs.
1. God's Family (Lanny Wolfe): The CD begins appropriately with the song from which its title is taken. Lanny Wolfe's material always fits the Collingsworths like a glove. (I'm still waiting for them to discover "The Sounds of His Coming," which is one of his lesser-known pieces but in my opinion his best.) The lyrics and music are somewhat schmaltzy, of course, but the Collingsworth Family has a way of taking these kinds of songs and delivering them in a fresh, un-schmaltzy way. It's sure to be a concert favorite.
2. Tell the Mountain (Kenna West/Lee Black/Sue Smith): This new mountain-flavored ballad is one of the best cuts on the project. Phil Jr. takes the lead, and it showcases how much his voice has matured even in the past couple of years. A few other people have already made comparisons to Doug Anderson on this number, and I definitely hear that resemblance as well (pay special attention to the line "God is with you, and you'll overcome" — the way he holds out "overcome" sounds exactly like Doug). I would say that he's developing into a light baritone. Much like Anderson, he has resonance in his lower register, yet also has a flexible upper range. As for the song, it's a very uplifting message of encouragement for people who are dealing with struggles in their lives. It reminds us that whatever the "mountain" is, and however big it is, and whatever it tries to tell us, we've got something to tell back to it: Our God is even bigger.
3. Joy Unspeakable (Caleb Collins/Wayne Haun): This has a similar feel to "Bottom of the Barrel" from The Answer. It's a vigorous, up-tempo country/jazz number (listen for some great keyboard work). The Collingsworths always do this sound very well. I could see this song working as a concert opener to get the crowd good and warmed up.
4. Jesus is All I Need (Marty Millikin): This is a mellow Kim Collingsworth feature. Lyrically very predictable, but very comforting and easy to listen to.
5. Nothing's Worrying Me (Jerry Kelso/Marty Funderburk): Think of this as the bluesy, easy-listening jazz counter-part to "I Know" from The Answer. I personally love this style, and eldest daughter Brooklyn handles it with a smooth class that's hard to resist. While references to the bad economy peg the lyric as modern, the music has a deliberately old-fashioned feel. It actually sounds like the kind of thing Ernie Haase & Signature Sound might sing.
6. I Pray (Lyn Rowell/Wendy Wills): This new offering from the authors of "Jesus is Holding My Hand" features Olivia, the youngest at 13. Her voice is still developing, yet she already shows great promise. She has a sweet tone and sings low notes with great clarity. If you compare her voice with clips of big sister Courtney at the same age, the resemblance is very striking (so don't be surprised if she turns out to be a Courtney clone when she's done growing). I really like the laid-back feel of the arrangement. It's a simple song, simply accompanied with acoustic guitar. A very good way to introduce small children to the power of prayer… and remind the grownups who may have forgotten.
7. At Calvary: Kevin Williams and his friends recorded an instrumental version of this hymn last year that was so creative and incredible it made me wonder if I'd ever appreciate a normal rendition of it again. But the Collingsworths won me over right away with their characteristically powerful, dynamic arrangement. Much like "I Want a Principle Within" from the last project, it takes the listener on a journey, changing keys multiple times and featuring multiple vocal combinations. I especially enjoyed the ladies' trio on verse two and the sibling trio featuring Phil Jr. on verse three—more proof that Phil Jr. has become quite capable of pulling his weight in a dramatic piece.
8. I Found it All (Helga Kaefer/Wayne Haun): This is one of my favorite new songs on the project. It's, like, sooooo Wayne Haun. The chorus goes like this:
I found it all
When I lost everything
And gave my life
To serve a risen King.
I found the truth
That I'd been looking for.
I found it all
When I found the Lord.
Middle sister Courtney takes the lead and delivers a pure, honest vocal. My only nit-pick is that I think the production could have been scaled back a bit and actually made it even more powerful. But no matter. It's a sweet cut. If anybody remembers the old AC Christian radio hit "Can't Live a Day Without You," this is thematically a little like that, except better-written, and without the pop bombast.
9. Just Another Rainy Day (Cindi Ballard/Daryl Williams): If I'm not mistaken, this features the sibling trio of Brooklyn, Courtney and Phil Jr. It's a hand-clapping, foot-stomping, house-bringer-downer (is that a word?) I'll eat my hat if that's not Gordon Mote on keys, and there's all kinds of fun stuff going on with the B-3 Hammond (you'll remember that's my weak spot), the guitar, and the bass. And the lyrics contain great wisdom: "If God says 'Build an ark,' it won't be just another rainy day!" Believe it or not, think Brian Free & Assurance on this one. It's got that same kind of slightly progressive drive to it. Expect them to encore this at least twice in concert.
10. Praise You (Bill & Gloria Gaither): Brooklyn takes the lead on this low-key Gaither cover. The instrumentation is very similar to the GVB version of "Home Where I Belong." I felt like I had heard the song somewhere before, then I remembered it was one of two unreleased Vocal Band tunes Wes Hampton recently shared that had been on the table for the last lineup but never got put on a project of theirs. I love the way Wes sings it in that clip, but I think it fits the Collingsworths even better. We're treated to a great duet between Brooklyn and Phil Jr., as well as some work from the ladies' trio and the Phil Sr., Kim and Brooklyn trio.
11. That's the Place I'm Longing To Go (Robert Batton): Like "I Can Pray," this song relies on an acoustic backdrop. It's carried very tastefully by guitar and mandolin, and it's a beautiful project highlight. You'd never know it was a new song unless you looked at the date. It sounds like it could have been around for decades. With vivid imagery, it evokes a picture of heaven as a place where nobody is orphaned, hungry, or mourning for the dead.
Where no tears will ever fall, where death angels never call
Where the crepe never hangs on the door,
Where the hungry never cry, where we'll never wave goodbye,
That's the place my soul is longing for.
12. The Resurrection Morn (Bill & Gloria Gaither): Bringing things to a majestic close is this old Gaither piece. I believe they themselves have done better with this theme on a piece like "These Are They," but hey, it's Bill and Gloria, and it's the Collingsworths. Hard to nit-pick.
Closing thoughts: Although the Collingsworths' sound is better than ever, this project doesn't take too many liberties from a creative standpoint. As a dyed-in-the-wool traditionalist who dislikes change, I'm not really complaining. Grandma's apple pie never gets old, even though she uses the same recipe every Christmas…because it's Grandma's apple pie! The same is true of the Collingsworths—who would even want them to change?
From a song selection standpoint, there's honestly nothing here that really leaps out at me, even though there's nothing I dislike either. It's simply a very good, enjoyable, consistent listen. The new material is very solid, but I still don't think they've found that one Hit with a capital "H." As for how it compares with The Answer, I would probably still cite that project as my favorite because the songs were a little stronger/more memorable, but this one is tighter and more cohesive as a whole.
The production is quality as always, and they continue to show themselves wonderfully adept at a variety of sounds. This may be the first project I've heard of theirs where certain songs actually remind me strongly of another group (like Signature Sound on "Nothing's Worrying Me" or BFA on "Just Another Rainy Day"). They are in expert hands with Wayne Haun, and he always brings the best out of them. I'll never forget the chance I had to chat with him a bit at my first southern gospel concert last year (seriously, it was like meeting the President or something—actually, just kidding, that's an insult to Wayne). Anyway, I had just recently listened to The Answer, and I told him that I loved the way he let the family be themselves, yet complemented and supported them perfectly for what they were doing. He does the same here. I especially liked the more stripped-down feel on several of these numbers, because it really allows their full talent to shine. It makes me wonder what an entirely acoustic (or even acapella) Collingsworth project might sound like.
Bottom line: The bottom line is that if you're a Collingsworth Family fan, you should buy this project. And if you're an SG fan who hasn't heard of this group… you are seriously deprived, and you should buy this project.
StowTown, you're three for three—first the George Younce project, then Doug Anderson's debut, now this. Keep going.
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Thank you! Unfortunately I slipped recently and forgot to post one day, so I lost my stripes again. It's okay...it was going to happen anyway soon since I'll be offline for a couple of weeks. Have a great holiday!
Thank you. I will just keep pluggin along for as long as I can. Have great December, Merry and Holy Christmas. Also may your New Year be the best ever.
A BIG CONGRATS on reaching 2,000 consecutive days! Truly awesome! Wow, another milestone has arrived! : ) Keep leading the way for others to follow in GasBuddyland as you have been doing! You've got a way to go to get to the top, but you can do it, you're doing great! Only 5 GBs are at 4,000 consecutive days or more! Clicking on news article links, which are the easiest points here on GasBuddy, when you can't or didn't post gas prices before midnight will save your consecutive days! : ) Smartphones and tablets really help GasBuddies to post everyday! I always have my smartphones and tablets with me 24/7 to update gas prices! Remember, every day GBs lose their consecutive days, many with big numbers, the #1 reason, "oops, I just forgot!" :( Keep going, don't stop now, it's not time to retire like all those that gave up over the past 13+ years! Thanks buddy for your 6+ years of dedication! Have a nice week! Ron
Congratulations on hitting 2000 consecutive days. Good show. Want to be Buddies?
Congratulations on 2,000 consecutive days!


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