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Here it is, another installment of our ongoing "Hip-Hop Update" series. This week we have alotta cool stuff for you guys to check out. We gotta hot new mixtape from Juvenile which'll be the soundtrack to your intoxication this Fat Tuesday. We also have a new one from Planet Asia who has joined forces with Doo Wop in order to whet the appetite of those starving for Black Belt Theatre. Then we have some hot new joints from CALiPH, Serius Jones, XL, and my man Iron Solomon. And that's not even to mention the new Planet Asia Black Belt Theatre leak we're letting you preview. There is also a brand new music video from Copywrite who has teamed up with Tage Future for the second single off his forthcoming album entitled God Save The King. We round out this update with a few interesting new stories featuring Nicki Minaj, Young Jeezy, P. Diddy, and Odd Future. Hope all my hip-hop heads out there enjoy it; leave your comments letting us know what you think.
Juvenile – Mardi Gras
With New Orleans' annual Mardi Gras coming up soon, Juvenile has released his DJ Smallz-hosted mixtape of the same title. Weeks ago, Juvenile announced the mixtape and released the title track. As promised, Juvenile has now released the official Mardi Gras mixtape just in time for you to imbue this year's festivities with a little street ambiance. On the latest leak and title track off his street album with DJ Smallz, the New Orleans rhymesayer celebrates Fat Tuesday in hard-nosed style, dropping aggressively braggadocious rhymes over the bass-booming street production of Sinista.
The 11-track offering features cameos from Rick Ross, UTP members Skip and Wacko and Mannie Fresh, who also serves as a producer on the disc.
Planet Asia & Doo Wop – The Arrival
With the release date for his new album Black Belt Theatre rapidly approaching, West Coast hip-hop luminary Planet Asia teams up with the legendary Doo Wop for a new mixtape, The Arrival, which serves as the official prelude to Planet Asia's long awaited solo project Black Belt Theatre; which will be released on February 28th, 2012, courtesy of Wandering Worx/Daddy Real/GreenStreets.
Named after a 1980s Saturday-afternoon TV show and inspired by Planet Asia's favorite films, Black Belt Theatre combines the violent precision of classic kung-fu flicks with the calculated cool of classic blaxploitation movies. "I wanted to make the album like a movie, something you would see in a theater," says Asia. "That's why it has so many features. All the guests feel like different characters in the movie." These guests include veterans like Raekwon, Talib Kweli, Paul Wall, Ras Kass, Camp Lo, and Strong Arm Steady, as well as newcomers like Fashawn, Willie The Kid, Torae, and Nio Tha Gift.
"They're basically just all people I thought were dope," says Asia. "Both young cats I'm feeling and veterans I've always admired." Unlike on his albums with Evidence and DJ Muggs, Asia also got to determine the sonic direction on Black Belt Theatre, resulting in a soul-heavy, blaxploitation-influenced sound. "It was fun because I got to reach out to guys like Oh No and Khrysis for beats, find the best tracks and put together a masterpiece," explains Asia. "It's some esoteric gangster shit…a full plate for the listener."
Black Belt Theatre will be released on February 28th, 2012 and will feature appearances from Talib Kweli, Raekwon, Paul Wall, Fashawn, Mistah FAB, Chace Infinite, Camp Lo, The Jacka, Krondon, Torae, and Rass Kass.
Planet Asia – "Fuck Rappers" feat. Fashawn & Willie The Kid
Fresno's finest unite! West Coast veteran Planet Asia and promising newcomer Fashawn are probably the two best-known MCs to emerge from Fresno, California. On Planet Asia's new album Black Belt Theatre, the two unite with Michigan up-and-comer Willie The Kid for the posse cut "Fuck Rappers". The blaxploitation-inspired Black Belt Theatre hits streets February 28th through Wandering Worx / Daddy Real / Greeenstreets, with appearances from the likes of Raekwon, Talib Kweli, Paul Wall, Ras Kass, Camp Lo, Strong Arm Steady, Fashawn, Willie The Kid, Torae, Rasco, and more.
Be on the look-out for Black Belt Theatre available February 28th, 2012.
CALiPH – "Know Your Roll" feat. Ezra
Toronto up-and-comer CALiPH, released his debut LP, The Resignation, in January and since has received tremendous radio-play in the "Maple Leaf State" thanks to his versatility and the project's diversity, as CALiPH nimbly shows his range by melding old-school soul, smooth R&B and classic boom-bap rap into one cohesive project.
The Resignation features production from Rich Kidd (Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Fashawn, Colin Munroe, Chase N. Ca$he, Tona) and M-Phazes (Slaughterhouse, Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch, Emilio Rojas, Sean Price, Royce Da 5'9, Elzhi, Redman, Amerie, Skyzoo).
DOWNLOAD CALiPH'S "KNOW YOUR ROLL" FEAT. EZRA HERE
Serius Jones – "What Goes Around" & XL – "Better Get Your Gun" feat. Torae
"RUN" (Raps United Nation) is the brainchild of M.O.P.'s Billy Danze, who throughout the course of his illustrious career and years of extensive international touring could not help but notice and acknowledge how many talented artists he met during his travels who simply lacked a platform to be heard. Who better than a fellow artist to spearhead the charge and give them that platform, as Billy explains, "As an artist, I understand the frustration. There are so many artists out there that possess the talent of being able to produce and record good music. They are determined; they have the drive and dedication, but feel as if no one notices. I've seen and heard what's out there from an artistic level. These artists need to be heard and have a united voice. I am very passionate about giving them that opportunity and will do anything in my power to help those that really want to win."
The music industry has undeniably changed and evolved, and artists have been forced to either adapt with it, or go the way of the dinosaur. While the Internet and the proliferation of social media platforms are viable assets for new artists desperately looking for exposure, using those mediums alone is still equivalent to trying to "catch lighting in a bottle." Billy Danze's ambitious plans for "RUN" are to create an army of incredible artists from all corners of the globe and to unify and raise awareness for them by creating projects which are loud enough to be heard by the masses; as Billy details "my aim is to get every talented artist a deal. Support on a globalized scale is all an artist really needs or could ask for. I have contacted all my resources, and they in return have done the same. A vital key to success in this business is alliance; and I personally have a team in every corner of the world. We can build a team of thousands and support each other."
There is no disputing the artistic contributions Billy Danze has contributed to the culture as a member of M.O.P., yet, while still in its early infancy, his greatest contribution may still lay in front of him as the founder of "RUN," as he eloquently states, "as a fellow artist, these projects will enable me to be a vital cog in a family of worthy artists that simply need a platform and a voice and to oversee that lends the potential to be the biggest accomplishment of my career. From a business perspective, I believe "RUN" (Raps United Nation") is a vehicle the industry is desperately lacking. The way to find new talent is to go get it. Industry executives no longer believe in the artist, or artist development, how can the industry grow if we don't allow new artists to showcase their talent?"
Iron Solomon – "Breathe"
This song is about the trials and tribulations of everyday life. Things we all go through no matter how young or old, rich or poor. Sometimes you just need a moment to "Breathe". Iron Solomon presents the second single from his debut album, Monster, out March 27th on Royal/3D. "Breathe" is produced by Iron Solomon with co-production from Isaiah.
Monster is produced entirely by Iron Solomon and his in-house team of producers and musicians. The album will mesh trunk-rattling 808s with hard-hitting drums, soaring strings, lush synths and soulful horns, while remaining strongly rooted in the aggressive, witty lyricism Solomon is known for.
Copywrite – "Love" feat. Tage Future
"Love" is the appropriate word for today and a word we probably don't communicate quite enough to our family, friends and significant others. In lieu of the spirit of the day, Copywrite picked an ever so appropriate time to unleash the latest video from his forthcoming LP God Save The King.
I will let Copy take it from here "For Copy so loves the world, I'm giving you all a video we worked really hard on. The song is called "Love". Wu-Tang's Bronze Nazareth did the beat, Tage Future (of MHz) and myself did the words and the imperial DJ Scratch Johnson, formerly known as DJ Drastic did the cuts. "Love" is from my third studio album, God Save The King, which drops Feb 28th and is, in my opinion, my best work to date. Much love & don't forget to tell a stranger you love 'em today."
Most artists lack the dexterity to make a shift such as the one Copywrite has embarked upon, but this is not an issue for him. No matter the topic, Copy stays to true his art form and offers plenty of proof that he is still one of the great wordsmiths in the industry today. God Save The King is an intimately honest record filled with deep concepts like "Talk With Jesus" and the RJD2 produced "Synesthesia." Classic Hip-Hop tracks still abound, such as "Golden State (Of Mind)" with Evidence, Roc Marciano and Casual and "White Democrats" with Mac Lethal. Copywrite broadens his horizons on collaborations with fellow Man Bites Dog Records artist Jason Rose, who produced and sang on the pop slanted "J.O.Y" featuring Torae and the Dire Straits cover song "Yo! MTV Raps! (Money for Nothing)"; both of these tracks cast a wider net than Copywrite has aimed for in the past.
With God Save the King Copywrite delivers another brutally honest record that reaches for new creative heights. God Save The King will be released on February 28th, 2012.
Nicki Minaj Tells Jay-Z She Is Coming For His Spot
"I had a little conversation with Jay-Z at the Victoria's Secret fashion show. He said, 'Congratulations on all your success.' And I was like, 'Yeah, I'm coming for you. I'm coming for your spot, Mr. Mogul.'" On March 20, check newsstands for more gorgeous pictures and the whole, revealing interview in Allure.
Young Jeezy Says Def Jam Tried To Block TM101 Intro Track
Young Jeezy recently chopped it up with Shade 45's Statik Selektah about everything from his latest album TM103 to how he promoted his mixtape Trap Or Die by handing out 700,000 copies. During the chat, he also revealed that he had to fight to get the intro track "Thug Motivation 101″ on TM101 on the album and how his label, Def Jam, tried to block it from the LP.
"Crazy story with that shit. I was fighting to get that song on the record. The label wanted to take it off. I was like, y'all fucking crazy. It was one of those things. In the beginning, a lot of motherfuckers didn't know where I was going with it. I had to stand on that. It was one of those win or lose things, and I feel like I won, you feel me? It was a dark time, but it was a lot of money."
Odd Future OF Tape Vol. 2 Due March 20th
Odd Future has announced the release of its upcoming mixtape OF Tape Vol. 2, the follow up to their 2008 debut mixtape The Odd Future Tape. According to a press release, the West Coast crew's tape will arrive on March 20th via Odd Future Records. The offering will include new songs from Tyler The Creator, Frank Ocean, Hodgy Beats, Left Brain, Domo Genesis, Syd the Kyd, the Internet and Mike G.
The collective will also hit the road for a 10-date U.S. tour in conjunction with the mixtape release. The tour will include a show, a screening of their Adult Swim show Loiter Squad and an Odd Future pop-up store in each city. The cover art for OF Tape Vol. 2 has been revealed, sporting a picture of OF affiliate Lucas Vercetti.
Diddy Confirms Launch of New Cable Network, "Revolt"
The rumors of Diddy creating a new music themed television network have been confirmed. Reports first indicated that the network would launch in late 2012. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the hip-hop mogul turned business tycoon will indeed launch a cable network called "Revolt".
Combs released this statement: "Revolt is the first channel created entirely from the ground up in this new era of social media. We're building this platform for artists to reach an extraordinary number of people in a completely different way. Combs continued, Revolt will be live, like all great moments in the television history"
Despite early reports in the New York Times which hinted that Time Warner would distribute the network, Comcast announced Tuesday that it would be the distributor of a "Combs-backed network". Reports were also accurate about Diddy teaming up with MTV veteran Andy Schuon. The network will infuse music, news and pop culture including music videos, live performance and interviews.
Mr. Combs will now join other moguls like Oprah Winfrey and Magic Johnson with TV networks. Revolt will debut the end of the year.


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U.S. v. Culbertson (Mail Fraud)
Date: 11/29/2010 (Date of Plea)
Misconduct Type: Government Contract Fraud
Enforcement Agency: Justice
Contracting Party: Defense - General
Court Type: Criminal
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Disposition: Pleaded Guilty
Synopsis: Former Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems employee David L. Culbertson pleaded guilty to stealing several hundred thousand dollars from Raytheon (which in turn billed the National Reconnaissance Office) in connection with a cell phone program he operated for employees working on classified programs. Culbertson admitted that, from January 2003 through May 2006, he frequently sought multiple reimbursements from Raytheon for the same cell phone bills, essentially double- or triple-billing Raytheon and the federal government. Culbertson's scheme was ultimately discovered through an internal audit in 2006, which prompted Raytheon to fire him in early 2007. Raytheon was fully cooperative with the federal government's investigation and prosecution. Culbertson pleaded guilty to one count of mail fraud and agreed to pay approximately $265,000 in restitution to Raytheon.


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One study found that ginger contains a compound called gingerol, which is made up of many volatile oils that provide therapeutic properties. These oils include borneol, bisabolene, linalool, geranial, camphene, and zingiberone. Gingerol absorbs stomach acid, improves digestion, and relieves nausea.
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Qbot is a prototype home robot that can interact with its user and avoid obstacles. Developer Francisco Paz says it will be an open-source machine that will be cheap enough to garner many users.
It takes this engineer just less than three hours to put together Qbo, the bot that can recognize itself in a mirror.


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Michael Walter Mueller, an international business magnate, banker and humanitarian has declared his support for the second term bid of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, and called on all Liberians to do same.
The founder of the Mike Muller Charities said President Sirleaf has run Liberia very well during the last six years, bringing about indelible transformation and should be given the second chance to continue and build upon what she had initiated.
"Liberia is at the crossroads...we are going towards the 2011 elections...and from the international business perspective, I believe in continuity and consistency and I declare my support for President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf here today," Mr. Mueller told a press in Monrovia Wednesday, at which time he also pledged his weight behind Mr. James Rogers, who is also aspiring for Nimba County District #7 representative slot.
Mr. Mueller said the two individuals were the best choice for the people, based on their personalities and characters, and voters should not make mistake failing to elect them.
He said he was in the country to register to vote and to encourage the young people in particular the register and exercise their democratic franchise in this year's elections.
Mr. Mueller of a Swiss father and a Liberian mother was born in Liberia and has a very broad and rich career in the financial world, having work in several Swiss and other banking and financial institutions globally.
He has undertaken a noble objective in pursuit of a humanitarian and philanthropic agenda by setting up the Mike Mueller Foundation.
His Foundation has contributed to the rebuilding process of Liberia including the donation of an ambulance to the country's referral hospital, John F. Kennedy, as well as economically empowering women in Liberia including Nimba and other counties.
Mr. Mueller said President Sirleaf has been able to woo international good will and investments in the country that need to be protected until they are deeply seated.
Any change in administration right now will affect the development of Liberia because investors and other international partners will have to hold back for a while before continuing with what they have planned to do, the humanitarian said.
"...Liberia needs more money to continue to develop. The international community and investors give money to people who they trust, if there is a change in administration, international investors will sit back and watch..." he argued.
"Don't be blind fooled by the many aspirants who come and who are coming with all kinds of talks....Let me make it clear, Madam Sirleaf must continue to convince international investors and governments to support the rebuilding of this country," he asserted.
Mr. Mueller argued that the government in power guarantees investments because it is already trusted, and it would take longer time for them to trust another government that comes to power.
Touching on the representative aspirant, Mr. Mueller said Mr. Rogers would get his full support to capture the District #7 seat of Nimba in the 53rd National Legislature. He said he was supporting Mr. Rogers, his friend, because the aspirant has been working for his people even while he is not in power.
He said aspirant Rogers, under the banner of 'Friends of Rogers', along with the Mike Mueller Foundation, has been working in Tapita District to empower women in several ways, and this would continue.
As a way of encouraging young people to participate in the registration and voting process, Mr. Mueller said he and Rogers are organizing a sports tournament ion Tapita at which a FIFA agent will be present to scout out the best player that will be supported abroad to play professional football.
Aspirant Rogers for his part said, after losing the race in 2005, he was in a comfortable position to win six years later. He said the current representative has failed the people, and it is now his time to give the people what they need.
"After six years nothing has been done, so in need to rise up and help my people," he declared; writes D. Kaihenneh Sengbeh.


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VCSU Swept at A.I.I. Tourney
The Valley City State University volleyball team was eliminated on the first day of the Association of Independent Institutions' conference tournament Friday in Mayville.
The Vikings lost 3-0 to both Ashford (Iowa) University and Jamestown College.
Against Ashford, the Vikings had a hard time finding kills and fell 25-16, 25-15, 25-12.
Special Chocolate Day Story Hour at Library
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Wednesday Valley City junior high school teacher Kristi Shanenko and her third-period eighth-grade reading class did a special library story hour recently at the Valley City/Barnes County Public Library.
The special story hour was in connection with the library's annual Chocolate Day fundraiser Saturday which raises money for children's materials.
Keith Hovland's service during the Vietnam Conflict ended more than 40 years ago, but to him, it still feels like yesterday.
Rhiny Weber's World War II military service may have been shorter than some of his contemporaries at two years, but during those two years he earned a Bronze Star, three battle stars, an infantry combat badge and a POW medal, and spent six months as a prisoner of war in Germany.
Weber became a U.S. soldier at the age of 20 in December 1943, and took basic and infantry training in Fannin, Texas. He spent his time as a soldier in Italy serving in the infantry with Company F, 351st Infantry Regiment, 88th Division.
Austin Gordon spent the last ten years serving overseas in three different deployments with the North Dakota National Guard, while attending Valley City State University and raising a family of three with his wife Nicole. He said traveling with the Guard gave him much to learn and much to experience.
Gordon, staff sergeant, was first deployed to Kosovo in 2000, two years after he joined the military. His engineer battalion spent six months there, doing construction on the camp and a little work in the surrounding areas.
The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) and the North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) have issued a No Travel Advisory for the northwest region of the state due to freezing rain creating glare ice causing hazardous travel conditions. This No Travel Advisory includes areas surrounding Williston, Watford City, New Town, Crosby, Bowbells and Stanley.
I just heard a fella say it and I couldn't agree more. The man said, "If I have to hear the words "Pew" and "Gallup" used together ever again –I hope it has to do with a horse that's passing gas and not political polls!" Smart man, that fella, he is.
I know with some certainty I am maturing. Call me a late bloomer if you must. I am what I am. I'm just a girl trying to get by another day. I'm betting you are too. The new mature me isn't going to say a word about the election, the outcome or my opinion on it all. No sir! I'm going to train my tongue to be wise or die trying.
North Dakota residents are no stranger to dangerous winter driving, and with winter quickly approaching, law enforcement officials remind residents to take precaution during winter travel.
Sgt. Dave Swenson from the Valley City Police Department recommends that people do not have less than half a tank of gas in their vehicle during winter weather, and always travel with an emergency survival kit in the vehicle.
new foundation promises to help local kids with life-threatening illnesses. The Forward Foundation, an organization backed by Bank Forward, may give families of ill children some peace of mind when it comes to meeting the financial burdens associated with extended illnesses. A fundraising event will be held in Valley City on Thursday. Money raised will go toward helping local families.
Whenever I meet someone and tell them what I do for a living, there's always a bit of curiosity about just why I do what I do. What is it about sports writing that's always kept me pursing this career since I was a sophomore in high school?
For the most part, it's always been the same thing — sports generally make people happy.
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@MemphisWSoccer Adds Midfielder Miranda Smith
Feb. 11, 2014
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – University of Memphis women's soccer head coach Brooks Monagahan announced Tuesday that St. Matthew Catholic High School standout Miranda Smith has signed her National Letter of Intent to join the Lady Tigers for the 2014-15 campaign. Smith is the fourth signee in the 2014-15 class.
"Miranda is an extremely versatile player that we could play as an attacking center-mid, outside forward or an outside back. She has experience at all three of those positions," Monaghan said. "She is a player that can come in and make an immediate impact at any one of those three positions. She is quick and a very technical player with a great work rate. Miranda is an all-around very good soccer player that will make this team better."
A three-sport start at St. Matthew, Smith brings a wealth of playing experience. The Ottawa, Ontario native played attacking center-midfielder for the varsity soccer team and also shined in volleyball and touch football.
On the club level, Smith played for Capital United. She helped Capital United to the OYSL eastern division championship. Smith was a three-time Ontario National All-Star Team member, which won national gold and silver medals. She was a bronze medalist for the Ontario side at the Canada Games. She has been an Ontario Provincial player since she was 13 and member of the National Training Center since she was 15.
Miranda is the daughter of Craig and Catherin Smith.
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Imagine a day in first grade where you were greeted with "We're Walking on Sunshine" playing in the background while you prepared yourself to be ready to learn. Then the music STOPS and your day begins! You look forward to coming to school because you know fun is built into all learning! You are taught using the SmartBoard, singing your spelling words and math skills to tunes like "Happy Birthday" and B-I-N-G-O, and using whiteboards for writing, math and word work! During the first six weeks of school our goal is to develop automaticity within the classroom on procedures and routines. The children will know what their job is and become responsible for their learning. With practice and modeling the first grader will become automatic on managing their homework and other products that demonstrate knowledge and mastery of the learning goals. Our objective is to maximize student learning in a setting where classroom management becomes invisible.
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Rhonda is a veteran teacher with experience educating students ranging from pre-kindergarten to masters-level students. She has worked as a first and second grade teacher, a media specialist, a technology trainer and a coordinator of professional development. Rhonda joined the Keith faculty in 2005. In 2008, she was a Golden Apple Finalist and in 2012 she was the recipient of Keith's Distinguished Faculty Award. Outside the classroom she enjoys reading, gardening, her grandchildren and traveling with her family.
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Faye Bahmanyar is new to the faculty but she is hardly new to Keith Country Day School. Faye's son Navid graduated from Keith in 2011 as a National Merit Scholar and her son Alex is an eighth grader in the middle school. Faye will be partnering with Rhonda Hanley in the first grade this year. In addition to bringing high expectations for academic and social learning, she hopes to create an engaged classroom for both students and parents. A graduate from George Mason University with a bachelor's in Laboratory Science and a master's in Information Management, Faye earned a second master's degree in Teaching from Rockford College and has a K-9 teaching certificate. Prior to joining the Keith faculty, her classroom experience included teaching kindergarten through second grade students. Before going into education, she worked as a senior systems analyst for commercial billing systems at MCI Telecommunications Corporation in Arlington, VA and the American Red Cross in Washington, D.C. She has also been a systems consultant for different projects at Kelly Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.
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Even though the smallest nuances of a device's design can end up making a huge difference, the sound output quality is obviously still very important. Overall, I found that the iBlast had a strong clarity level that resulted in an overall sound that was pleasant to listen to, albeit a little weak in the bass department.
Pop/Rock: The singers' voices were powerful and impressive, although the background music was slightly lacking in bass.
Hip-Hop/Rap: Since the iBlast's bass isn't quite as strong as some larger devices, I expected rap to be its weakest category; however, since the bass in this genre of music tends to be a bit exaggerated anyway, I actually found that rap songs achieved a strong enough bass level to create a satisfying sound anyway.
Country: This category fared quite similarly to the pop/rock section, with a great emphasis on the singer's voices but a little less bass than I might have preferred.
A cappella/vocal: A cappella music tends to benefit more from strong clarity than strong bass, so this category was right up the iBlast's alley. I found that a cappella music worked well in my testing.
Podcast / Spoken Word / TV: Podcasts are rarely intended to give a truly symphonic experience in the first place, but the iBlast maintained a level of clarity that definitely got the job done here.
Classical: Although the iBlast doesn't have the highest level of detail I've ever heard, even most of the more subtle aspects of classical music were noticeable when played on the device.


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The community is in need, according to the hard-working folks at the Alameda Food Bank. Fortunately, folks like members of the Alameda Soccer Hooligans have responded.
They collected more than 20 frozen turkeys and other food items on Sunday, November 15, and they plan to keep collecting.
Over the past two years, demand at the Alameda Food Bank has grown from about 3,000 individuals to 5,000 today. And the bad economy means that as people run out of unemployment benefits, the need for food will continue to rise.
But there's something you can do – pitch in. If you can stop by a department store, pick up a frozen turkey and some canned goods. Then head over to the food bank, which is at 1900 Thau Way, off Eagle Avenue, on the West End.
On Tuesday, November 17, for instance, Lucky Supermarket on Marina Village Parkway had frozen turkeys for about $25 each. They also had bags of non-perishable items for $10 and $20.
When this blogger bought a couple birds, the Lucky staff gave me a gift card to say thanks.
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A 12-year-old girl who was killed by a crocodile a week ago as she fetched water at Kiambere Hydro dam was buried at the weekend. The father of Manzi Kathini had to spend the night at the Embu Provincial Hospital on Friday as he waited to collect her body.
Julius Manzi Mutegi did not have money to hire a vehicle to transport the body to Karura village for burial. He was provided with a Land Cruiser pickup by the Kenya Wildlife Service to ferry the body to the village about 60 kilometres away.
Her relatives claimed the mortuary attendants were demanding for Sh6000 from them for conducting of a postmortem. Kathini's mother Ngina Manzi, who has a sucking baby was condoled by the Embu county women's representative aspirant Eucebia Mwaniki.
Mwaniki called for provision of piped water to the areas bordering the Seven Fork hydro dams to prevent deaths from the crocodiles. She has already started an initiative dabbed "pipe for life" which she has been lobbying for installation of pipe water for the residents by well wishers. The donors fund the other part of the project.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. Dozens of building inspectors began assessing homes and businesses in one of New England's biggest cities on Saturday, a day after a natural gas explosion leveled a strip club located next to a day care and heavily damaged a dozen other structures. The blast injured 18 people, many of them first responders.
Investigators were trying to figure out what caused the Friday night blast in Springfield that could be heard for miles, left a large hole in the ground where the multistory brick building housing Scores Gentleman's Club once stood and scattered debris over several blocks.
Officials had already evacuated part of the entertainment district after responding to a gas leak and odor reported about an hour before the explosion while firefighters, police officers and gas company workers were in the area filled with commercial properties and residences.
"It really is a miracle and it's an example of our public safety officials, each and every day, putting themselves in harm's way, taking what could have been considered a very routine call of an odor of gas, but they took the proper precautions," State Fire Marshal Stephen Coan said. "And thanks to God that they did."
Officials also marveled how the 5:30 p.m. blast occurred when a day care center next door was closed. The center's building was heavily damaged.
Lt. Gov. Tim Murray and Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno were attending a tree-lighting ceremony when the explosion occurred. Sarno said some people mistakenly thought the boom was part of the holiday event.
The explosion blew out windows in a three-block radius, leaving at least three buildings irreparably damaged and causing emergency workers to evacuate a six-story apartment building that was buckling, police said. Pieces of broken glass littered streets and sidewalks. It was unclear how many residents had been evacuated. A shelter was set up at a school.
Omar Fermin, manager of the Punta Cana Restaurant two blocks from the explosion site, found the floor-to-ceiling windows blasted out when he came to check on the property Saturday morning.
"It looks like an earthquake hit," said Fermin, a native of the Dominican Republic. "I've never seen anything like it."
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Authorities cordoned off the center of the explosion Saturday morning as building inspectors worked to identify unsafe structures. Anxious residents gathered at the perimeter, waiting for permission to visit their buildings.
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Coan, the fire marshal, said his office was investigating a cause of the blast and its possible origin. The state's Department of Public Utilities was also investigating.


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I find it funny, even hilarious at how low this blog ranks in search engines. Last time I checked, it was somewhere in the rankings of 3,000,000 when it came to websites. I mean, that's not bad, but it certainly won't earn me any money, nor will it generate any buzz. I could promote and market my site, but that seems tedious and pointless, so I'm just going to have to stay content being off the map. And I'm fine with it, but eventually I'll want to grow this cash cow into something that actually earns cash. A million dollars would be nice, more even. Just so I can live my life any way I please without many negative consequences.
Once this million dollars comes into my life, I plan to get a nice piece of land out in the country and build a small, modest home on it. When I say small, I mean it. Maybe 500 square feet, maybe less. Perhaps a little more, but I'm sure most of that space will go to waste. I plan to live there and write/explore. I find that writing has a lot of solace in it and I enjoy it immensely. I may write for others, or even just myself. It won't matter, because I won't need any more money for the rest of my life. I'll eat very healthily and be at my physical peak, whatever that means for me. And I won't invest or anything, I'll just have a savings account where it will earn interest at least equal to inflation. I just need to get this damn blog on the map and watch the cash roll in.
It would be nice to be able to devote my entire life to what I believe in, but right now I still have to earn a living. Earning a living takes a lot of energy out of me, and I can no longer work as hard on other pursuits. We should be on the front lines starting a revolution, but we have jobs and cars and homes to pay for and it seems only the unemployed have any free time. These are people who are most likely wasting much of their free time drinking alcohol or using illicit drugs. No offense intended. I'm sure there are a lot of good workers who lost their jobs, and I'm not referring to them. Why aren't these people rioting in the streets? Why aren't they protesting our governmental tyranny? Why aren't they defending the Earth from corporate enslavement? I don't know.
There are some people out there who do make a difference, but the problem is that there aren't enough of them. And these people are mostly fringe, which gives them far less credibility than Noam Chomsky. I've read articles about the freegans, who live without money, or as little money as possible, living off of the throw-away culture that we have created. Here's an article from the NY Times about this: The Freegan Establishment. They are considered modern hunter-gatherers. They are living what the perceive as an ethical life with hardly any money, and people like me, and some others who are far worse, can't see themselves doing this unless they had a windfall of money.
These people are squatting abandoned homes, eating food out of dumpsters, and traveling across the country while the rest of us are stuck at our soul-crushing jobs so that we can afford our mortgages and car payments. They are doing what they believe should be rights to food, shelter, and autonomy. But this world we live in denies those basic human rights to anyone who isn't willing to become a corporate slave or scammer. And believe me, there are plenty of scammers out there, especially on Wall Street. This world is insane, and yet we are forced to go along with it or be shot, jailed, or simply bent to the will of our corporate masters as they kill the Earth with a giant smile. It makes me sick, but hardly anyone is revolting.
Is it ignorance? Is it hopelessness? Is it depression? What in the world is holding people back? Do most people actually think this world is sane? Is that the case? Seriously? Just take a look around you. Look at the history books (that ironically have been edited from what truly happened, substantially). Read books about forbidden history, the stuff that people who wrote history didn't want you to know. Realize that this world is under control by sinister forces, with questionable origins, and that they are conditioning you every day with their constant propaganda of telling you how to feel, what to think, who to admire, and who to condemn. That is part of the reason I stopped watching television altogether, save for a few instances. They can't get to you if you don't play their game.
When I read about people breaking free of the system and living a different way, it inspires me. It gives me hope that there are cracks to break through. The few people who do live on the fringes of society seem to have more fulfilling lives, because they actually stand for something. Most people do jobs that are meaningless in the context of the meaning of life. They usually do things that anyone could do if they had the necessary skills, and most jobs are less than extraordinary. They are a means to and end, a fucking paycheck that most people spend completely before the next payday, thereby perpetuating their need for continuous employment. But there is a better way. You don't have to let the system hold you over a barrel.
You can live very well cheaply while still working and save tons of money. I've done it. Others have done it. You just have to adjust your thinking from the high-budget lifestyle to the low-budget lifestyle. I haven't bought new shoes in over 2 years. I haven't bought new clothes in longer. I receive clothing as gifts, which I wear. I eat a pretty healthy diet for less than you would expect. I do own a car, but I bought it cheap from my grandfather for about half its value. I very rarely buy things I don't need. I hardly ever go out to eat. I am mentally out of the system, but I still hold down a job and do it well. I just am not as dependent on it as others, whose life would fall apart if they got fired or laid off.
I've got some links in my sidebar about how to do this, and the most pivotal essay is Ran Prieur's How to Drop Out. He articulates better than me, but we have similar messages. He is in his 40s, but it feels like his consciousness is somewhere in the mid 20's range. This guy is what I do to the extreme. He even bought land that he is building a cobwood house on. He may be a semi-dropout, but he makes a hell of a lot more sense than those indoctrinated politicians, and by following this guy's example, we can create heaven on Earth, instead of this toxic and unstable civilization. Read some of his other essays as well. Some very interesting stuff there.
Talkin' bout revolution… Let's do it! We just need to get enough people aware of what is going on in the world. And we need to get these people to start living the way us "dropouts" do.
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Web-filtering specialist Secure Computing is warning users not to fall for the socially engineered e-mails that contain a link which, if clicked on, will attempt to connect to a Web site and install malicious software designed to take control of the victim's computer.
Paul Henry, vice president of technology evangelism for Secure Computing, believes that although this is the first iPhone-related phishing scam, it certainly will not be the last. "Because of the popularity of the iPhone brand, this is the first in what's bound to be a series of scams involving the iPhone," Henry said.
The criminals behind this scam are using sophisticated techniques to thwart security firms. For example, the Web site is loaded with more than 10 pieces of malicious code, each targeting a potential browser vulnerability. In addition, users who attempt to visit the site more than once are redirected to another, "safe" Web site.
"This threat is particularly insidious in that scripts within the HTML code returned to the user contain exploit code for multiple vulnerabilities to improve the malicious hacker's chances of gaining the necessary access to install the rootkit/spambot malware," Henry said.
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Why take mice up Everest to study erythropoietin levels, Rolfe Bridson asks, when using a hypobaric chamber would be simpler (28 June, p 25). The answer is obvious: animal activists would attack the lab experiment as cruelty, but applaud taking mice up the mountain because it gives them a great adventure.
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Oregon Organic Coalition honors innovators
Members of the Oregon Organic Coalition gathered at the Ecotrust building Wednesday to announce the organization's awards for excellence, shining the spotlight on seven organic producers and advocates in the state.
The event marked the annual Organically Grown in Oregon Week, which runs through Sept. 15 and was designated by Gov. John Kitzhaber.
Susan Sokol-Blosser, co-founder of Dayton-based Sokol-Blosser Winery and an environmental advocate, gave the keynote address at the awards luncheon.
The following organizations and individuals were recognized:
- Sweet Creek Foods in Elmira received the award for excellence as an organic processor for the company's certified organic product line featuring sustainable packaging and locally sourced ingredients.
- LifeSource Natural Foods in Salem received the award for organics retailer for its support of organic produce and sustainable business practices.
- Eugene-based GloryBee Foods Inc. received the award for organics wholesaler for its work in improving business practices in the beekeeping and natural honey industries.
- Gathering Together Farm in Philomath received the award for organic farm crops for a longstanding commitment to organic agriculture in Oregon.
- Deck Family Farm in Junction City received the award for organic farm livestock for its free-range organic meats and farming practices.
- Frank Morton, a Willamette Valley-based organic seed breeder, won the award for individual organic advocate.
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GREGARIOUS, fun, easily bored yet businesslike, while admitting a weakness for shopping: Nancy Rothwell is not your stereotypical scientist. She dropped biology at age 14, flirted with a career in art, and says her choice of where to study for a degree in 1970s London "was completely driven by being enamoured with Kensington High Street". Yet this professor, dame and fellow of the Royal Society excels in every aspect of her career.
Rothwell heads a hugely successful neuroscience research lab at the University of Manchester, focusing on the role of inflammation in brain disease and injury. She also fills a weighty administrative role as vice-president, overseeing the university's academic research and the nearly £270 million budget that goes with it. She is a trustee of Cancer Research UK, a member of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, a non-executive director of AstraZeneca, and holds a string of other qualifications and accolades (see below). Given this wide experience, Rothwell is a source of sound advice about a career in science - from the first steps of a PhD to management tips for the most senior administrator.
One of her first pieces of advice is perhaps not surprising from a woman who didn't start out as the "typical" scientist. "There are so many different sorts of scientists," she says. "You shouldn't imagine you have to be a specific type." Lots of scientists worry that they are nothing like their supervisor, but that does not necessarily mean that you will not have a fulfilling and successful career, she says. "You have to be passionate, that's probably the most important thing." And passionate she is, whether explaining how the brain works to schoolchildren, addressing her peers at the Royal Society or briefing a science minister.
Discovering this love for your subjectcan take time. You shouldn't fret if you have no career path mapped out from the start, she says. The closest Rothwell ever came to making a career plan, apparently, was some schoolwork written at age 6 describing an ambition to be a famous scientist. Instead of great ambitions or fixed goals, her success seems to have come by embracing the unexpected.
As a young scientist, she had studied physiology and fell into obesity research. But an unforeseen discovery during an experiment into the body's immune response after a stroke changed everything. Rothwell had correctly predicted that blocking a protein involved in inflammation (interleukin-1) would prevent the changes in metabolic rate that usually follow a stroke in rats. In 1991, towards the end of the investigation, she asked a student to run a control experiment to check that the treatment had no effect on the brain damage caused by a stroke. To Rothwell's surprise, blocking the protein reduced cellular damage dramatically. This result still shines as a career highlight, closely followed by hearing she had been elected to the Royal Society.
After publishing the find, Rothwell faced a tough decision. Pursuing this new lead would mean leaving behind an international reputation in the field of obesity and metabolism, and launching into a study of neuroimmunology and brain disease, which she knew little about. Her adviser at the time told her to follow her heart, which she still considers great advice. With hindsight, she describes her choice to follow the lead as naive rather than brave, but she has no regrets. Too many researchers are reluctant to break from their discipline because it looks too difficult, she says. "I wouldn't have any qualms about changing to another field again if something exciting came along."
Changing research areas isn't the only thing that makes Rothwell's career stand out. Take her success as an administrator. This side of the job is feared and loathed by many academics, and as a young scientist Rothwell was no exception. She recalls relishing the reduced administrative load that came with a Royal Society research fellowship early in her career. These days, her administrative duties equal her academic ones. "I'm not sure how it happened really," she says. In 1996, she was asked to become dean of research for the University of Manchester's school of biological sciences. She agreed, partly because she had never done anything like it before. "Somehow it didn't seem to me to be an administrative job," she says. "But gradually there are committees and extras that people ask you to do, and you think either 'that would be interesting' or that you probably shouldn't say no." So began her collection of positions on research councils, trusts and committees.
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Back to the topic. I think some fighters would have an issue with it. I do not think the younger generation would. I think the biggest problem would be Dana would rush them to the top, protect them and try to get them to the title before they were really ready just to cash in. Again, it wouldn't be the heart warming story everyone wants it would be exploitation. I could see Remy going the same route, although hopefully he would put them in the tournament and let them earn there shot and fame.
The only way I could ever accept someone turning down and refusing the fight is if it something like Cain refusing to fight Butterbean because its just a pointless stupid match-up.
I wish someone like chuck Liddell or Roy Nelson would come out... One of the real redneck casual fan favorite. The guy the tough guys like. Just come out manly as ever and challenge everyone's status que of what a gay male is... And then just refuse to talk about thier personal life. Because it's no ones business. Come out, blow some minds, and go back to business.
.....wow. Surprised at the lack of GSP jokes in thread....
Scarface: Fuck you, fuck you, fuck you, you're cool, and fuck you, I'm out!
"I don't call the fighting in my films 'violent', I call it 'action'. An action film borders between fantasy and reality. If I were to be completely realistic in my films, you would call me a violent, bloody man. I would simply destroy my opponent by tearing his guts out. I wouldn't do it so artistically." ~Bruce Lee
GSP has ran through more tail than all of us combined.
And personally for Sam, it's about not hiding himself and not having to hide from his teammates or media like Kerry Rhodes, who infamously was outed by the media.
If you don't care, then I don't see why you would care if someone came out anyways. Seems like you'd jjust be better off to say "whatever" and move on.
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From 1942-1945, Alamogordo Army Air Field served as the training grounds for over 20 different groups, primarily flying B-17s, B-24s and B-29s. Typically, these groups served at the airfield for six months, training their personnel before heading to combat in the Pacific or European Theater.
The 450th Bombardment Group was one of the many to cut its teeth at Alamogordo. After training, the group went on to serve in nearly every major combat operation in Italy, France, Germany, Austria, Hungary and the Balkans. During their combat service, the 450th garnered two distinguished unit citations and 11 campaign credits.
After World War II, the future of the base seemed uncertain. In fact, rumors abounded concerning the closure of the site, fueled by the fact that flying operations ceased. However, in 1947 a new era began when Air Materiel Command announced the airfield would be its primary site for the testing and development of pilotless aircraft, guided missiles and other research programs. On July 23, 1947, the first missile firing took place at Alamogordo Army Airfield, with the launch of a ground-to-air pilotless aircraft.
For the next 25 years the site, which became known as the Holloman Air Development Center and later the Air Force Missile Development Center, launched many missiles including Tiny Tim, the first Army rocket, Rascal, Aerobee, Falcon, Mace, Matador and Shrike.
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A new era began in the Tularosa Basin on July 1, 1968, when the 49th Tactical Fighter Wing arrived at Holloman. The 49th continued to write history by earning the MacKay Trophy for redeployment from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The Wing was able to flawlessly launch 72 F-4D aircraft without a single abort and complete 504 successful air-to-air refuelings during the 5,000 mile trip from Spangdahlem to Holloman. From May 11 through Sept. 24, 1972, the 49th deployed to Takhli Royal Thai Air Base.
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I am contemplating getting an hour of dual and taking some spin training. The thought of spinning an aircraft scares the crap out of me but I feel it is something I should do a few times with an instructor so I can be prepared.
I have been a pilot for 20 years now and I'm going to start on my IFR ticket soon, I have almost 700 hours of time.
What are your thoughts on spin trianing?
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I'm all for the idea of spin training. An occasional refresher is a good idea too.
I had the same feelings about spins that you have when I was learning to fly. (I watched those war movies...I KNEW what a spin was like!!! ;-)
Learning to DO a spin, I think, is also learning how not NOT to do one....hands on. Being told something is one thing...doing it is a whole other thing...much better way of learning
When my instructor told me we were going to do them soon, I asked "how high?" He said "'bout five thousand". I replied...."How about eight?" I was pretty nervous about it. As it turned out, I had the opportunity to go up with another CFI at no charge :-). He asked what I'd like to work on. I mentioned the spins. We discussed it...went up, and at 3K' he showed me one as he talked through it. We climbed back to 3K and it was my turn...I was already in a sweat over it. The first one was pretty stressful (mentally). The second was better. After the third one, a single turn spin was downright fun.
3k' AGL gives you plenty of room...in a 150 anyway...
Make sure your aircraft is approved for them...I think the 172 is...my 182 is not...not really sure why...I'll just simply avoid them.
Be careful...after you do a few...you might end up having to get an aerobatic plane!! ;p
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I took spin training during my initial private training. I am VERY glad I did it. After 3 or 4 spins (not 3 or 4 rotations, but separate spins) I had to land and get reoriented by standing on terra firma for a gew minutes, but then we'd go up again. Its a great confidence builder.
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Hi David
Here in Canada, spin training is a part of our basic training.
I can tell you - quite honestly and absolutely - that you will enjoy it.
We hear so much scary stuff about spins - and I'll now tell you what it is like in a 172 (my only experience)
For practice - at least 3000ft AGL
Cut power, Full stall & kick full rudder (left works best)
Neutralise control column in both directions (no turn/no climb)
At same time - opposite rudder to direction of spin
It stops spinning right now!
Neutralise everything & slowly pull up & restore power.
So much fun - do it again!
It really is fun - go do it
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I have spun several different aircraft. During my initial training, I spun a C-152. I was (solo) practicing stalls and screwed up. One time I hit the wrong rudder and the second time I tried to lift the wing and hit the power. Oooooooops!! My instructor had not shown me a spin yet but I remembered what he told me about recovering from a spin and also an article about spins.
During my CFI training, the chief flight instructor and I were doing spins in a C-172. We could only get one and one half turns before the airplane stopped rotation. We tried to maintain the spin but the Skyhawk said NO!!
Should you find yourself in a spin remember PARE
P=power, reduce throttle
A=ailerons, neutral
R=rudder, oppisite rudder until rotation stops, neutral rudder
E=Elevator, stick (yoke) forward to break the stall and recover
Remember, the aircraft must first be stalled before the aircraft can spin.
The FAA Flight Training Handbook, as well as many of the better training books, have some excellent illistrations of spins.
A spin will have a low airspeed while a spiral will have an increasing airspeed.
Be sure to read the owners manual or P.O.H. Stalls are prohibited in some aircraft.
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hey man, I did my spin training for the 1st time today. As part of my CFI course it had to be done. I was uneasy about it as well, but it was just because it was something I had never done. It is like your 1st landing, all the thoughts running through your head. It was incredible, all I want to do now is rent a 152 and go spin right now.
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I did spin training with Craig Fordem in his Extra 300L at Boulder City, NV. It was well worth the effort. We began with simple steep turns and then practiced stalls. After that we did spins to the right and spins to the left. The key to spin recovery is knowing the direction of your spin. The inverted flight was just an extra thrill, which everyone should experience. Going inverted with get your heart to pumping.
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I started my training in the late 70's after years of reading the aftermath columns in Flying. I'd seen a ton of stories about stall-spins so I shopped for an instructor that would teach spins based on the theory that if I knew what it felt like to get into a spin I'd not only know how to get out but would be more likely to avoid the problem at low levels.
We flew a straight tail 150. I find that spinning with an instructor is much more fun that spinning when solo but I still practice the manuver at least a few times / quarter in my 56 172 (spins are approved in the utility category).
I have had at least two experiences flying with someone else as PIC when I've pushed in the power after my butt told me we were close. Both cases were on short final with the plane way off the centerline and the pilot was trying to skid the plane back on course while really slow. I can't prove we'd have gone in if the power hadn't come on but I believe it was close both times. I'd go for the training.
I've scheduled a few hours of unusual attitude training when my next BFR is due because I've talked to several people that were flipped while low (each time due to wake turbulence). I know the theory of how to roll the plane but I've never tried it. I've decided to get some hands on with the hope I could react instead of think if I was ever in that situation by accident.
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The year gone by was special in many ways for you and me. Where there were celebrations, there were sad moments, but what remains is the determination to make another year memorable. So let's begin the journey for the year gone by for the Asian Scene.
January kicked off with the harvest festival for the Sikh community at the Ramgarhia Sikh Temple Nairobi and ushered in a sign of prosperity ahead. February quickly moved into the romantic mood of Valentine's Day and some party time. First the team of UK Bhangra's biggest artiste Jassi Sidhu and Bups Sagoo had a successful concert on February 12. Then one of Radio Africa Group's very own got engaged. Kamal Vekaria, Producer and Business Development Manager of SBT Africa got engaged to a wonderful lady Dr Dibeshree on February 26.
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Indian Poet Surjit Patar performed in July. The show was organized by the iSikh. Then East FM held another competition. It was bigger and bolder because it brought together the professional chefs from various establishments. This Sun Gold Sunrice SuperChef Pro competition came to a nail biting finish and believe it or not it was a dessert dish that separated the chef from the super chef, Chef Joseph Macharia on July 3. The month ended with one of the biggest fashion house's in Nairobi conducting an amazing and professional fashion show. Just Like That hosted top designers from around the world including Kenya for the Trendz Fashion Festival.
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