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by Rabbi Marla Feldman
It has become axiomatic that to be a Jew is to care about the world around us. To be a Reform Jew is to hear the voice of the prophets in our head; to be engaged in the ongoing work of tikkun olam; to strive to improve the world in which we live.
The idea that people of faith have a mandate to bring their values into the public arena is not unique to the Reform Movement. There is a long tradition of faith groups speaking truth to power and advocating for social change, and every major religious organization in American life participates in this civic exercise. Religious voices have been central in the major social justice movements throughout our nations history, from the abolitionist movement to those involved with desegregation and civil rights. In the international arena as well, faith groups have led the way in advocating for nuclear disarmament, international aid and human rights around the world. See the public affairs agenda of other Jewish religious movements and other faith groups.
This is not an easy time to stand up to be counted. We are challenged by an overwhelming number of issues, each one central to our understanding of the prophetic message of our faith and critical to creating the kind of society we wish to bequeath to those who follow us. And not only are we overwhelmed by the sheer scope of the issues that are before us, but we are confronted by those who claim to speak in the name of faith, but who offer a different version of what God expects of us; those who proclaim themselves the upholders of family values yet who do not value individual rights or personal autonomy, and who have little respect for the Constitutional principles that have allowed religion to thrive in this country unfettered by government coercion or corruption.
Ours is a different message. We proclaim that maintaining a strong safety net for those who are most vulnerable is the modern manifestation of our obligation to leave the corners of our fields for the poor and needy. We believe that supporting public schools so that every child in America has access to a free and appropriate education and that paying workers enough to support themselves without having to choose between shelter and food, medication or heat, are family values. If we dont bring these progressive religious values into the public arena with us, we will abandon the public square to those offering a different view of religion and values.
The Commission on Social Action (CSA) of Reform Judaism provides guidance to the Movement as it wrestles with the challenge of applying our progressive Jewish values to the public affairs agenda. The CSA is a joint commission of the Central Conference of American Rabbis and the Union for Reform Judaism, and is comprised of representatives of all the affiliates of Reform Judaism throughout North America. It oversees the work of Reform Judaism's Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC) in Washington, D.C. which pursues social justice and religious liberty by mobilizing the American Jewish community and serving as its advocate in the capital of the United States.
Ultimately it is the members of Reform congregations who set the policy for the Movement. During the Union for Reform Judaisms Biennial General Assembly, delegates from the over 900 member congregations consider and vote on resolutions that reflect the consensus positions of our membership. This democratic process and the commitment of the Reform Movement to speak out on issues of concern is as old as the Movement itself, and is evidenced by the hundreds of resolutions adopted since its inception. [Go to www.urj.org/docs/reso to search the database of resolutions. See below to view the social justice statements in the major platforms of the Central Conference of American Rabbis since 1875.]
The resolutions adopted by the Union for Reform Judaism neither bind the members of individual congregations, nor do they presume to speak for all. Joining a Reform congregation does not mean one subscribes to a particular political perspective. In any group, there will be divergent opinions, and policymakers understand that when religious bodies take positions, there may very well be individuals in the group who disagree with the stated position.
Yet, our diversity need not deter us from fulfilling our prophetic mandate. Reform Judaism stands for certain principles, and those who join our congregations take pride in our long history of speaking truth to power. Just as most members know that a hallmark of Reform Judaism is an openness to the other whether lesbian or gay, interfaith families, or those with special needs -- they should also know that there will be a strong social action component mitzvah days, collection drives, social justice sermons, and education about current issues of concern. And it should be expected that through our congregations we will make a collective effort to bring our progressive, Reform Jewish values to bear in the community at large. We will be engaged on issues of local, national and global concern; we will participate in interfaith coalitions and activities; we will speak out on behalf of the vulnerable; and we will seek justice for all. This is who we are.
[Reflecting on the 1961 Biennial debate over need for RAC] In 1959, the Union passed a resolution to establish an advocacy center in Washington, together with the Central Conference of American Rabbis. Its purpose would be to influence Congress on the great moral issues about which our Movement had spoken, and to educate our membership about these issues as well
The opponents of the Center offered a number of arguments. They said that it would be arrogant for any institution to presume to speak for us all -- we Reform Jews are famously unable to agree on the time of day. The rabbis don't agree with the laypeople, the Midwesterners don't agree with the Easterners, the traditionalists don't agree with the classical Reformers. But the key argument was this: while both sides acknowledged that ethics are central to Reform Judaism, the opponents insisted that ethics means personal ethics and individual conscience, and not collective political action.
When the debate was over and the smoke had cleared, supporters of the Center had beaten back the opponents by a vote of almost four to one. The Reform Movement by that vote set its course and made a statement about fundamental values from which it has not deviated in 42 years. And our statement was simply this: Yes, personal ethics are important. G'milut chasadim -- acts of kindness -- are important. Setting up soup kitchens, food pantries, and clothing drives is important. It is good and right that we reach into the river of despair and rescue people who are drowning. But, there comes a time when you need to move upstream and see who's throwing them in.
Amos said: "Let justice roll down like the waters." Justice, he said, and not charity, and for good reason. Because while charity alleviates the effects of poverty, justice seeks to eliminate its cause.
CENTRAL CONFERENCE OF AMERICAN RABBISStatements on Social Justice
Pittsburgh Platform, 1875
In full accordance with the spirit of Mosaic legislation which strives to regulate the relation between rich and poor, we deem it our duty to participate in the great task of modern times, to solve on the basis of justice and righteousness the problems presented by the contrasts and evils of the present organization of society.
Columbus Platform, 1937
Judaism seeks the attainment of a just society by the application of its teachings to the economic order, to industry and commerce, and to national and international affairs. It aims at the elimination of man-made misery and suffering, of poverty and degradation, of tyranny and slavery, of social inequality and prejudice, of ill-will and strife. It advocates the promotion of harmonious relations between warring classes on the basis of equity and justice, and the creation of conditions under which human personality may flourish. It pleads for the safe-guarding of childhood against exploitation. It champions the cause of all who work and of their right to an adequate standard of living, as prior to the rights of property. Judaism emphasizes the duty of charity, and strives for a social order which will protect men against the material disabilities of old age, sickness and unemployment.
A Centenary Perspective, San Francisco, 1976
Until the recent past our obligations to the Jewish people and to all humanity seemed congruent. At times now these two imperatives appear to conflict. We know of no simple way to resolve such tensions. We must, however, confront them without abandoning either of our commitments. A universal concern for humanity unaccompanied by a devotion to our particular people is self-destructive; a passion for our people without involvement in humankind contradicts what the prophets have meant to us. Judaism calls us simultaneously to universal and particular obligations.
A Statement of Principles for Reform Judaism, Pittsburgh, 1999
We bring Torah into the world when we strive to fulfill the highest ethical mandates in our relationships with others and with all of Gods creation. Partners with God in tikkun olam, repairing the world, we are called to help bring nearer the messianic age. We seek dialogue and joint action with people of other faiths in the hope that together we can bring peace, freedom and justice to our world. We are obligated to pursue tzedek, justice and righteousness, and to narrow the gap between the affluent and the poor, to act against discrimination and oppression, to pursue peace, to welcome the stranger, to protect the earths biodiversity and natural resources, and to redeem those in physical, economic and spiritual bondage. In so doing, we reaffirm social action and social justice as a central prophetic focus of traditional Reform Jewish belief and practice. We affirm the mitzvah of tzedakah, setting aside portions of our earnings and our time to provide for those in need. These acts bring us closer to fulfilling the prophetic call to translate the words of Torah into the works of our hands.
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Garrett County Gran Fondo
2015 Athlete's Guide
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2014 KOM Results
2013 KOM Results
2014 Photos
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Gran Fondo Photo Slideshow
Garrett County & Deep Creek Lake Area
Getting There
Contact Us
Gran Fondo Ride Options
The "Diabolical Double"
The "Savage Century"
The "Masochistic Metric"
The "Fabulous 44"
The "Garrett's Greatest 25"
Load Gran Fondo Routes into a Garmin Device
2015 Garrett County Gran Fondo Registration
2015 Garrett County Gran Fondo
We are extraordinarily unhappy to report that tomorrow's Garrett County Gran Fondo is canceled due to the extreme weather conditions expected.
More info posted on facebook
There will be subsequent followup to registered athletes in the coming days. We are truly sorry to have to cancel this year's event.
2015 Athlete's Guide
is now available. All registered riders, please download and read before event weekend.
for the 2015 Garrett County Gran Fondo is now closed.
The 2015 Garrett County Gran Fondo will be held the weekend of June 27-28, 2015
with the five Gran Fondo rides held on Saturday 6/27.
With five timed KOM climbs covering 11.8 miles and 4400' of elevation gain,
the Garrett County Gran Fondo is the King of all Climbing Gran Fondos
. No other Gran Fondo has more timed climbing! Bring your climbing legs!
The Gran Fondo is one of three events comprising
Garrett Trails
's "Best of Garrett" Weekend
, with the other two, the
"Race Up The Face"
"Taste of Garrett"
being held on Sunday.
Gran Fondo participants are strongly encouraged to stay and enjoy the entire "Best of Garrett" Weekend
and partake on Sunday in the
"Race Up The Face"
running race straight up the Wisp ski mountain followed by a sampling from the best restaurants throughout Garrett County at the
"Taste of Garrett"
Registration and Donations
is closed.
Registration fees are
$45, $65, $75, $85, $95
for the
25, 44, 62, 102, 125
mile rides respectively. Additionally, a tax-deductible donation to
Garrett Trails
, the non-profit beneficiary of the event, is required with a minimum donation of $10.
A ticket to the Friday pre-ride dinner is included
with this donation, plus various other excellent benefits for larger donations. Details on the
Table of Contents
Garrett County Gran Fondo News and Announcements
KOM Climb Timings at the Garrett County Gran Fondo
Garrett County Gran Fondo Rides Overview
Garrett County Gran Fondo Specifics
Photo Slideshow of the Garrett County Gran Fondo
Garrett County Gran Fondo News and Announcements
All event updates will be posted via Facebook. Please follow the
Garrett County Gran Fondo facebook page
or keep an eye in the facebook box below for news and announcements.
Enjoy this excellent video of some of the riding at the Garrett County Gran Fondo.
KOM Climb Timings at the Garrett County Gran Fondo
2014 KOM results
and 2013 KOM results
The Garrett County Gran Fondo includes five timed KOM hill climbs encompassing a total of 11.8 miles and 4400 feet of elevation gain. The Masochistic Metric, Savage Century, and Diabolical Double include all five of the timed climbs. The Fabulous 44 includes three of these climbs. Garrett's Greatest 25 has no timed climbs.
Elev. Gain
Avg. Grade
Climb Record
White Rock
44, 62, 102, 125
1.0 miles
558 ft
Old Morgantown Rd
62, 102, 125
3.1 miles
1146 ft
Pig's Ear & Devil's Half Acre
62, 102, 125
4.8 miles
1240 ft
Bowman Hill
44, 62, 102, 125
1.5 miles
862 ft
Wisp Mountain
44, 62, 102, 125
1.4 miles
561 ft
The base of all KOM climbs are marked with signs and timing mats in the road. Please be on the lookout for the signs and timing mats at the base of each of these climbs and make sure to ride over the mat. Also, in order to ensure the chip is read, timing chips must be attached to your ankle and not on your bike frame, handlebars, or jersey pocket.
Garrett County Gran Fondo Rides Overview
Garrett County and the Deep Creek Lake area boast some of the finest and most challenging cycling in North America, and the Garrett County Gran Fondo has established itself as a premier North American Gran Fondo unsurpassed in challenge, scenery, and riding quality.
The Garrett County Gran Fondo has a ride for everyone from the recreational cyclist to seasoned professionals with five supported ride options. The 125 mile "Diabolical Double Metric", the 102 mile "Savage Century", the 62 mile "Masochistic Metric", and the 44 mile "Fabulous 44" all contain very steep and challenging hills. The "Garrett's Greatest 25" includes hills but is appropriate for the recreational cyclist not desiring to undertake the more extreme Gran Fondo ride offerings.
The "Diabolical Double"
the feature event of the Garrett County Gran Fondo, the Diabolical Double is a true, extreme epic on par with European climbing classics such as Etape du Tour, la Marmotte, and the classic Italian Gran Fondos. At 125 miles and 16,500 feet of climbing, the Diabolical Double is an all-day affair that is an extreme challenge for even the most fit rider.
Included in Rapha Continental's 2009 tour
of the Top 25 Epic Rides in North America, and called by the Rapha riders "one of the most demanding and stunning rides of the summer", the
Diabolical Double
is destined to become a true North American cycling classic.
The "Savage Century"
at 102 miles and 12,700 feet of climbing, the
Savage Century
is a very challenging century ride in its own right despite playing second fiddle to the Diabolical Double. The Savage Century shares the first 59 miles and final 15 miles of the Diabolical Double route.
The "Masochistic Metric"
at 62 miles and 8000 feet of climbing, the Masochistic Metric can stake its claim as the toughest metric century route in North America. The
Masochistic Metric
shares the first 47 miles of the Diabolical Double and Savage Century routes and includes some of the most stunning rural scenery and vistas you are ever to encounter on a bike as well as the vast majority of the steepest climbs encountered in the Savage Century and Diabolical Double routes
The "Fabulous 44"
at 44 miles and 4800 feet of climbing, the "Fabulous 44" is an excellent option for anyone looking for a longer, more challenging ride than the "Garrett's Greatest 25", but is not ready to undertake the extreme challenge of the
Masochistic Metric
The "Garrett's Greatest 25"
A beautiful 25 mile ride through the rolling Garrett County farmland with a challenging 3 mile climb to the finish atop Wisp Mountain.
Garrett County Gran Fondo Specifics
Despite the extreme nature of the some of the Garrett County Gran Fondo rides, there are no qualifying standard or time cutoff restrictions beyond event closure at dusk. The Gran Fondo rides include supply stations, tech/sag support and riders will be provided detailed cue sheets and elevation profiles. Even so, participants should prepare to be self-sufficient for up to 25 slow, hilly miles between checkpoints and supply stations.
All rides will start and finish at Adventure Sports Center International (ASCI), home of the world's only mountaintop whitewater rafting park, perched atop Wisp Mountain high above Deep Creek Lake.
All rides are 100% on paved roads, with the exception of the "Diabolical Double" which includes a 1.5 mile stretch of gravel on Blue Lick Road. If desired, Blue Lick Road can be avoided via a 1.5 mile extension.
Ride starts are staggered with the "Diabolical Double" departing at 7am, the "Savage Century" at 7:20am, the "Masochistic Metric" at 7:40am, the "Fabulous 44" at 8:00am, and the "Garrett's Greatest 25" immediately following at 8:05. A mandatory pre-ride briefing will commence at start line 10 minutes before each ride start.
All Gran Fondo rides include some very steep, extended climbing. Some hills average ~15% grade for over a mile, and many climbs peak out at over 20% pitch. All rides except the "Garrett's Greatest 25" summit finish atop Wisp Mountain with a 3/4 mile 13% grade climb. It is
highly recommended
that you gear your bike wisely in preparation for this. Even the strongest of cyclists appreciate compact cranks on this terrain.
Aid stations are available every 20-30 miles.
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Does Ichigo have his hollow powers after getting his powers back?
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Posted 06 April 2012 - 03:22 AM
i hope he still does hopefully in the final arc we see him use it and have more control over it
Agreed. A new mask design would be good too.
Also it would be pretty sweet if he ever managed to control the 2nd hollow form of his haha.
Cheers to Alkin for the Avatar and Shazi for the Sig ^.^
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we have to wait for next season to confirm
Posted 08 April 2012 - 12:48 PM
Since ichigo's soul reaper powers have returned, it is not safe to assume that his hollow powers have returned as well because they originated from his shattered shaft training. Zangetsu has changed, but the method he used to reclaim his powers did not result in hollowfication the second time around.
Then again, Kubo might throw hollow ichigo back in for dramatic effect, u never know
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Posted 09 April 2012 - 12:46 AM
i believe he still has his hollow powers. like his soul reaper powers that went dormant after final getsuga tensho, his hollow powers probably went dormant as well. but now that his shinigami powers are back his hollow powers will reawaken at some point when his life is endangered. it might already be awake considering that the vandenreich were not able to destroy ichigo's banki. his hollow powers was the thing that protected him.
I agree with this. He might train to get his hollow powers back if re-awakening at a crucial point is not the case.
Posted 09 April 2012 - 06:34 PM
I agree with this. He might train to get his hollow powers back if re-awakening at a crucial point is not the case.
plot device lol
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I think that he would of lost his hollow powers when he lost his soul reaper powers. But you never know maybe somewhere deep inside him his hollow is waiting for the right time to show up again.
The issue with that is that the Hollow and Zangetsu are one and the same, a combined entity capable of splitting itself, which implies that Ichigo's powers are heavily intertwined. If one goes dormant or awakens, the other does too. As far as Ichigo having Fullbring, he'd probably just have that if nobody gave him powers. His Fullbring would have developed naturally, given an appropriate trigger. But I digress. The Power transfer seems to work 2 ways:
A) Temporary transferrence of power, fades away after a reasonably short period of time
Activating other powers, kind of like jumpstarting a car, or a Nen Baptism in Hunter X Hunter.
Aside from the Hogyoku making things go not quite right, Rukia's transfer was supposed to be a Type A version. On the other hand, the sword made by Urahara is a Type B, meant to reactivate the powers that Ichigo already had. And given the link between his old powers, this would imply that the Hollow is back too. In addition, it the Thousand Year Blood War, this puts Ichigo in an interesting position. He's at the middle ground between all sides in terms of just what he is now. He's a human with spiritual powers, from Fullbring, like the Vandenreich. Same kind of entity, different source. He's a Soul Reaper at the same time. In addition, he has Hollow powers. I can see Kubo playing up the fact that Ichigo has attributes from every side some time in this arc.
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Bruce Benson on the Tom Woods Radio Show
Recorded: Friday, April 25, 2014
Sr. Fellow Bruce Benson, author of The Enterprise of Law appeared on the Tom Woods radio show to speak about the increasing frequency of private police in areas of our society. In an upcoming article in The Independent Review, Benson will update some ideas about private, market-based justice processes and less government police abuse.
Experts: Bruce L. BensonType: RadioIssues: Criminal Justice/ Prisons, Culture/ Society, Free Market Economics, Law Enforcement, Politics, Public Health/ Consumer Protection, Taxes
The War on Everything
Recorded: Monday, April 14, 2014
Research Fellow Anthony Gregory, author of "The Power of Habeas Corpus in America,"
discusses how politicians love to declare war on social and economic issues, and how these "wars" only manage to increase government power while reducing liberty.
Experts: Anthony GregoryType: Independent Institute TVIssues: Bureaucracy and Government, Civil Liberties/ Human Rights, Constitutional Law, Criminal Justice/ Prisons, Free Speech, Freedom, Government Power, Government Secrecy, History (U.S), Immigration, Law Enforcement, Regulation and Deregulation, Terrorism and National Crises
Reaction to the Conviction of Bradley Manning by Research Fellow Anthony Gregory
Recorded: Thursday, August 1, 2013
Presidential candidate Barack Obama promised to protect government whistle-blowers in an effort to be more transparent. When U.S. Army private Bradley Manning was convicted of espionage, Independent Institute Research Fellow Anthony Gregory said it's time to make a choice.
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Anthony Gregory Discusses Habeas Corpus on the Ernie Brown Show
Recorded: Thursday, May 2, 2013
Anthony Gregory, Research Fellow and author of The Power of Habeas Corpus in America: From the Kings Prerogative to the War on Terror, appeared on America's Radio News Network on Thursday, May 2 with host Ernie Brown. They talk about Anthony's new book, the history of the writ of Habeas Corpus, and how it is still relevant today.
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Anthony Gregory on Scott Horton Show
Recorded: Friday, April 19, 2013
Anthony Gregory, Research Fellow and author of The Power of Habeas Corpus in America: From the Kings Prerogative to the War on Terror, speaks to the anniversary of the Waco atrocity.
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Waco, Twenty Years LaterWhat Statism Is All About
Recorded: Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Twenty years ago, Americans witnessed the greatest law enforcement atrocity in modern U.S history. On February 28th, 1993, the ATF raided the Branch Davidian home in Waco, Texas. The stand-off finally ended 51 days later, on April 19th, after the building went up in flames, killing 70 civilians including more than 20 children. Reflections by Independent Institute Research Fellow Anthony Gregory.
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Robert Nelson on Environmentalism as Religion
Recorded: Monday, May 21, 2012
Senior Fellow Robert Nelson, author of The New Holy Wars talks about the the religious implications between church, state, and environmentalism with Anthony Gill on Research on Religion.
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Tabarrok on Debt and Imprisonment
Recorded: Friday, April 20, 2012
Alexander Tabarrok, Research Director at the Independent Institute, speaks with Alyona Minkovski of RT's "The Alyona Show" on increasing criminal justice fees applied to those convicted or charged of a crime and time served due to debt.
Experts: Alexander T. TabarrokType: TelevisionIssues: Civil Liberties/ Human Rights, Criminal Justice/ Prisons, Culture/ Society, Taxes


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Depression can be a crippling emotion and can get in the way of leading the life you choose to live. I have an eclectic approach to treating my client's who suffer from depression. Since each person is unique with unique experiences, I choose the most appropriate type of therapy to meet their needs. This can range from Cognitive-Behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy to psycho-dynamic therapy. Coming from a place of compassion I work collaboratively with you to process your thoughts and emotions. I introduce more effective ways of thinking and teach you different coping skills. And, I will help you to live the life you deserve and choose to live.
I will work with you to help you accept depression for what it is -- a mood illness that can be treated. In our work together you will develop tools for self-soothing and gain insight on how your core beliefs influence your moods. We will look at all aspects of your life -- eating, moving, working, physical health, and relationships -- in order to consider their effect on your mood and to identify concrete steps for improving how you feel.
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The use of the Blackberry has become ubiquitous in today's society. You can't walk down the street without seeing (or bumping into) someone with their face glued to their screen, clicking out their emails.
Television news has documented the phenomenon:
There is an online forum for these addicts to meet and discuss their troubled lifestyles, and there is even a book on the subject.
Now this technological addiction is reaching critical levels with the election of admitted Blackberry abuser President Obama. However, when you're the President there are bigger issues with over-using your phone than simply annoying your wife and kids. It was rumored that President Obama would have to give up his Blackberry for security reasons, but now it seems like a compromise has been reached. Supposedly, there is a high-tech fix on the way which would provide the President with a secure device that would enable him to stay in touch with friends and family while still protecting national security. Thank goodness!
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On 15 Jun 2006, Bruce Springsteen made copyright filings at the U.S. Copyright
Office for several new and/or previously undocumented compositions. These are not covers or
adaptations of traditional songs – they are 100% Springsteen compositions. According to the U.S.
Copyright Office, the creation year of these compositions is 2006.
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Thinking about turning your hobby into a viable company? Before you pull the trigger on turning your passion into profit you ought to ask yourself a few questions first. Here is where I would start:
First and foremost, 1) Will this new business take the fun out of your hobby? Money is important, but so is sanity. If your hobby gives you peace and stress relief, will it still do the same if your new operation requires that you do it day in and day out? I have heard stories of both scenarios. One man I once met told me that he truly loved working in his hobby because he couldn't get enough of it. Another young lady once told me that her love for her hobby was destroyed once she was forced to do it 50 hours per week. This is something you should really dwell on before pulling the trigger.
Another very important question to mull over is 2) Is there a market for your skill-set/product? Nothing is worse than doing all the work and spending all the time, love, and money to get your business started then realizing there is very little demand for your product. This is why I always advise folks to bootstrap their startup, even if you are confident on future demand. There are circumstances where going to a bank and borrowing a large sum of startup cash would be required. But I implore anyone reading this to be as frugal as possible. Be budget minded!
Before you take the plunge, 3) Have you given your skill-set a thorough and realistic evaluation? We all know that when starting a small business that you should do a careful competitive analysis… But how about starting with yourself first? Are your skills good enough to compete in your niche market with your competitors? Are you skill-sets honed enough to satisfy all your customers? Some good introspection will do wonders. At the very least you can list and prioritize what skills you may need more practice or training on in the future.
Now lets get to the nitty gritty…
- How easily can you handle growth within your operation? Do you need to hire help?
- Can you separate yourself and your product from your competition(s)?
- Are your goals realistic? If not make them such.
- Prepare for many other duties as a business owner: Accounting, Marketing, Sales, etc
- Have you tested the waters before quiting your job and investing your savings?
- Do you have the start up capital? Resist the temptation to ask for a huge loan.
- Have you picked a good company name?
- Have you developed a production strategy?
- Have you developed a marketing strategy?
- Have you developed a distribution strategy?
- Do thorough research on what tools will help you save time, money, and headache! There are an abundance of free programs out there to help you manage finances, market online, and manage your business.
- Don't get discouraged when you face adversity. Don't panic if you aren't successful right out of the gate. Small businesses take time and patience.
- Are you official? – Licenses, permits, incorporation docs?
- Get organized: save all receipts and keep accurate books
- Get disciplined: make sure you can juggle all the tasks required
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Did you know you can see that first-ever inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame playing his hometown every month for $35? Considering the creator of the duck walk is now in his upper 80s, this is something any rock pilgrim should prioritize. Quick.
Blueberry Hill in Delmar Loop of western St. Louis is a lively multi-part bar and grill decked out in nostalgia – vintage jukeboxes, Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's" dolls, Chuck Berry's Gibson used for his 1958 hit "Johnny B. Goode." Along the strip are other busy restaurants, used record stores, a boutique hotel, the St. Louis Walk of Fame, a new 24-hour diner to open soon, plus a eight-foot bronze statue of Chuck himself.
Didn't always used to be that way.
"In the seventies, this was all motorcycle gangs and murders here. It was bad. But now?" says Joe Edwards, gesturing to the families and goateed guys in cargo shorts feasting on burgers in the restaurant Edwards opened over 40 years ago. "Yeah, I love St. Louis."
So does the city's most famous son, who championed it most in his atlas-trotting anthem "Back in the USA" and never moved away after his songs broke color barriers in the late '50s.
His sets in the Duck Room, a 300-capacity basement stack that packs in Chuck regulars each month, may not be the tightest set you'll ever see. Arthritis has left a mark on Chuck's guitar chops, but his wit and vocals are 100 percent, plus the incomparable Ingrid (very clearly Chuck's daughter) sometimes helps out with vocals, as Chuck's complained in recent years of his vocal chords catching up with him. Across stage, his son sometimes fills in on guitar solos too.
"It's Charles Berry on guitar," Chuck yells as he hands a solo off. "I love him!"
It's great fun. And the burgers are good too.
Robert Reid is a travel writer based in Portland, Oregon. He's covered the Great Plains for Lonely Planet's USA guidebook and is now the Offbeat Observer for National Geographic Traveler.
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UK Shows added to Fair Youth Tour
It feels like forever since we last did some UK headline shows, so in addition to the London Garage show in October, we're adding some shows across the UK in December. These are them:
17th – The Garage, London [ Tickets ]
4th – The Deaf Institute, Manchester [ Tickets ]
5th – Belgrave Music Hall, Leeds
6th – Stereo, Glasgow
7th – The Flapper, Birmingham
10th – Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff [ Tickets ]
12th – Green Door Store, Brighton
13th – Joiners, Southampton
We're hoping to add a couple more shows to this run, but details of that in the not too distant future.
That leaves the Fair Youth tour looking a little like this…
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Hope you can find a way to Ireland for this album! Loving In Amber, everything you guys do is golden.1↑
Or even make it to Belfast – just get somewhere on the island – that'd be nice.2↑
Can't believe you would come as far south as Australia and not bother coming a little further and come to see us in NZ!!!! Rumours of a new album? tell me more!3↑


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Different worlds, one heart. Blackfoot Warriors, Book 1 When Lady Genevieve Rohan joins her father in the farthest reaches of the American West, she expects to bring a bit of genteel English charm to his dry, academic existence. Instead, she finds her father desperately ill, and it's up to her to finish his study of the Indian and publish his work--or face the wrath of his creditors. Her troubles mount when the men hired to capture a member of the Blackfoot tribe don't bring her a docile maid to study. They present her with a magnificent warrior--proud, outrageously handsome and simmering with fury at the loss of his freedom. The white woman is beautiful beyond compare, but Gray Hawk can't think past his plan to exact revenge against this meddling foreigner. It's ridiculously easy to escape, then turn the tables and take her captive. When anger turns to passion, then to love, he embarks on a new quest. To claim the stubborn, red-headed vixen as his own. Yet as their hearts strain toward each other, pride conspires to pull them apart?unless they can each find a way for their hearts to become one. This book has been previously published. Warning: Contains a raging, simmering love, consumed by its fire and destined to explode at any moment.


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Secret Circle's Chris Zylka Interview Round-Up "There's some s*** going on!"
Chance Harbor newcomer Chris Zylka spoke with several reporters on Tuesday about his character Jake Armstrong. Click on the links for entire articles.
Cassie (Britt Robertson) may be the one person who can stop Jake in his quest for revenge. "She is new and she is accepting of most things," Zylka explains. "She gives Jake the benefit of the doubt. This may be the first time anyone has given him the benefit of the doubt because of his past. Just the feeling of being given a second chance, it's like, 'Why wouldn't you consider that?' This is a girl he sees a lot in and recognizes how powerful this girl is."
I think Adam's the guy that's held this circle together the whole time, and he's the guy that's obviously going to be overprotective. I mean, he lost his mother, and his father is an alcoholic. He plays the dad in the circle; he's always playing that masculine figure that no one else can. I think he takes on all of the burdens — or he tries to — within the circle. Every problem that comes to town, every single issue that the circle has, you see it on Adam's shoulders more than anyone — and he doesn't even say the words, which, kudos to Thomas that he pulls that off.
"Jake and Nick are so much alike, but Jake wears his heart on his sleeve, whereas Nick was so internalized. Watching the episodes as they'd air, I would understand Nick more, and understand Jake a bit more through what Louis did. Kudos to him."
Insider: So you were welcomed into the off-screen circle much quicker than the on-screen one?
Chris: Definitely. I already knew Thomas [Dekker, who co-starred with Chris in 2010's Kaboom] but the rest of the cast was so welcoming. Coming in, I was already a fan of the show, which has just made every single scene, relationship and moment on set come that much more from the heart. I really care about doing a good job because they've already done such an amazing one. These characters are witches, but no one plays them as witches — they play them as real people with real emotions and they're all dynamic. I think that's why the show has taken off the way it has.


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'The Bachelorette' episode 9: Live blog
Things are heating up on The Bachelorette! Emily Maynard is down to three final suitors - Arie, Jef and Sean. They'll be headed to Chicago, where one of them will get a chance to hit the fantasy suite, and the last two standing at the end of the night will get to meet her family. Is your spine tingling? Well, ours neither.
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22:01Well, that's it - next week it's time for the Men Tell All reunion show, and I certainly hope some of them tell all. Join us again next Monday (July 16) for the goods!
21:59Sean's cab ride outta Emily's life is a bit sad (and slightly perplexing, from the look on his face) but maybe he'll become the next Bachelor! He admits that when she walked out earlier that night, he knew he was going to marry her. Insert Price is Right losing horn here.
21:56Emily and Sean go for a little walk to process the fact that he didn't get the rose, but he has nothing to say, understandably. She asks him what he's thinking about (really?) and Sean replies that he feels "kinda stupid" because he knew with certainty that he was ready to spend forever with her and he totally didn't see this coming. Neither did I, Sean. She played you like a fiddle - there's no other way to slice it. Instead of facing up to her mistakes, she fake-cries a bit more, covering her eyes for dramatic effect.
Sorry, I can't see the screen anymore - my eyes have rolled too far back in my head.
Sorry, I can't see the screen anymore - my eyes have rolled too far back in my head.
21:54Arie gets the second rose, because good kissers are hard to come by. That's kind of a messed up thing to do to Sean, considering she pined for him to process his love and them dumped him the second he did. Way to go, Emily. Sean, I'm sorry, bro. You really put yourself out there and seem like a cool dude. Probably too cool for the likes of this show, so maybe you got off easy, as much as it doesn't feel like it right now.
21:52Because this show is the worst (in the best way) and these relationships never last, Jef gets the first rose. I told you so! I have no idea what Emily is thinking (shh), but it ain't good stuff.
21:50After wiping away a few more invisible tears and throwing in a few fake sniffles for good measure, it's time for Emily to make her choice. But who will it be?
21:42The guys' videos are pretty run-of-the-mill, to be honest. They're not saying much of anything new from the nonsense they went on about during their dates, but Emily looks "emotional" and I think we're meant to perceive her internal struggle on who to choose, here. Also, ha ha at Arie's video being all about how much he likes kissing her. Here's a newsflash, buddy - the kissing stuff stops (or at least dramatically chills out) after a couple years (if you're lucky enough to get that far).
21:33LOL - As Chris tells Emily that each of the guys have prepared intimate video messages for her, she tries her hardest to conjure up a little moisture in her eyes, causing Chris to say: "I've never seen this type of emotion in you before", despite the fact that she's nowhere near crying. Emily's response? "Not many people have." I just... words cannot describe. This is pure poetry!
21:31Emily has followed her heart on who to send home tonight and hopes that she'll wake up tomorrow feeling the same way. She thinks all three are great guys, though, and wishes she didn't so that tonight would be easier. She's apparently falling in love with each of them in different ways. Do you ever wonder if Chris Harrison buys any of this crap? Of course he's got to be supportive, but he must be thinking, "Oh, dear God" on occasion, no? Especially when Emily says things like, "I'm not ready to let go of any of them yet". Having your ego stroked is addicting, I suppose.
21:28It's time for Emily to think about who she wants to send home. But first, she's got to discuss it with Chris Harrison. She never thought she'd feel strongly about even one of the men in the competition, much less three of them. She's afraid of making the wrong decision and that things will go south, just like when she was with Brad. Huh, ya think?
21:22Emily appreciates that Arie shows her that he loves her, but again, she's struggling with how good-looking he is (her words) and doesn't trust herself enough to give him the fantasy suite key. It makes her really sad 'cos she's had the time of her life and would love nothing more than to "sit with Arie and enjoy him". She's trying to muster up some tears, but it's not working for her. Anyway, she's "emotional" about having to let one guy go tonight.
21:20Arie's view of fatherhood is that he should start out by being Ricki's "best buddy" before he takes on the parenting role. I think that sounds slightly crap, but Emily eats it up - gaining a child's trust first "makes so much sense" to her.
21:18Hey guys, FYI, Emily will move to Arizona if that's what he wants! She also wants a father figure for her daughter! Not sure if she mentioned that yet.
21:16That night, the couple go for their romantic, candlelit dinner - Emily keeps going on about their physical chemistry, but she needs to figure out what's going on with Arie because she's starting to fall in love with him. She feels close to him but has a problem with not knowing "what [he does] on a Tuesday morning". Sweet, shiny-faced Arie says that he just gets up in the morning and sometimes goes to the shop. Wow, still waters run deep, eh? Apparently he sleeps until 9am, but Emily's not having that 'cos she's up early.
21:07Finally, it's time for Emily's date with Arie. It's another day on a boat, and they spend most of it kissing. Emily says that she likes "so many things" about him and that he makes her comfortable, while Arie can't wait to propose to her and in the meantime, can't keep his hands off her. True love, if ever there was. But enough with the kissing - it's time to swim with dolphins. I want to swim with dolphins!!!
20:58After their heart to heart (soundtracked with the tinkly romance music), Jef is offered the fantasy suite key, but he tries to make a noble statement about her family watching - and his - and how there's a time and place for them to have their intimate time together. Still, they're going to go there for a bit to hang out for a few hours. Emily thinks it was super respectful of him but wanted to be able to "turn him down", only he got there first. This is a disaster. Which probably means she's going to pick him.
20:52Jef had "so much fun" on their date during the day, and as they head into dinner, he says that something about them feels "so right". Really? Because I was thinking the opposite. It's pretty clear, from how he keeps talking about his concerns about meeting Emily's daughter, that this guy probably does not want to be a dad. That's cool, man - kids are a big responsibility. But in that case, you need to head for the hill.
It's not long before he launches into his questions - he wants to know where she wants to live if this works out, why her past relationships haven't worked out, yada yada. Hmm... Apparently she'd move wherever he was. Yeah, right! Wasn't not wanting to relocate half her problem (well, like, 1/8th of her problem, obviously) when she was on The Bachelor?
It's not long before he launches into his questions - he wants to know where she wants to live if this works out, why her past relationships haven't worked out, yada yada. Hmm... Apparently she'd move wherever he was. Yeah, right! Wasn't not wanting to relocate half her problem (well, like, 1/8th of her problem, obviously) when she was on The Bachelor?
20:43Admittedly I haven't watched all season, but their interaction is just awkward. They talk about his parents' approval of Emily, plus his doubts about whether or not he's going to get along with her daughter. You'd better hope so, bro. He also asks her if she thinks he'd be a good dad, and she says yes, but I don't think there's much to it. They're acting as if they've never met before. Weird.
20:41Next up, young Jef (who is apparently 27 but looks roughly 19) gets to spend his day with Emily. He's sure he wants to be with her, but not sure it's going to "work out". Uh oh. He admits that he's nervous about the day, and Emily tells him that they're going out on a boat for the day. Something tells me Jef won't be getting the rose tonight, and the date hasn't even started yet!
20:35"Sean is like, so hot and so manly. Every time I'm around him, I can't keep my hands off him. I'm so confused! Every fibre in my body is saying, 'Just stay the night!' Every fibre in my body is saying, 'No, don't do it'," she confides. Basically she wants to know if she should... well, y'know. But alas, being a mom "doesn't line up" with her lady desires. She doesn't need a few extra hours with him because she already knows how she feels about him.
20:32YES! Here we go! He says that he's fallen in love with her, without a shadow of a doubt, and her grin says it all. "It's awesome to hear Sean tell me everything that he's feeling!" she gushes. "All of my questions were answered tonight."
Emily then produces an envelope in which the key to the fantasy suite sits. They both want to use it to "stay up all night and talk and be together without distractions". Uh huh.
Emily then produces an envelope in which the key to the fantasy suite sits. They both want to use it to "stay up all night and talk and be together without distractions". Uh huh.
20:30During their romantic evening meal, Emily tells Sean that he's the "perfect man". Still, she wants to know how he feels. His response is basically that he won't "get distracted" but someone or something else and says that no other woman he's been with has ever measured up. He also wants to be a dad to her daughter Ricki... but he still hasn't said the words.
Ooh, he's written her daughter a letter! In it, he says he wants to be a good dad, that he wants to love his mother with "every ounce of his being", etc. Emily says that he represents what everyone looks for in a husband and a dad and that Ricki will love the letter. Now he's hemming and hawing around saying that he loves her. Come ON, Sean!!
Ooh, he's written her daughter a letter! In it, he says he wants to be a good dad, that he wants to love his mother with "every ounce of his being", etc. Emily says that he represents what everyone looks for in a husband and a dad and that Ricki will love the letter. Now he's hemming and hawing around saying that he loves her. Come ON, Sean!!
20:22Emily is kind of my favorite person ever - she thinks that Sean "has it in him to grab a girl and just say, 'I love you more than I've ever loved anyone in my whole life'." Haha! She wants to give him more time, though, so they go for a romantic snorkeling session (? again) and she thinks that if she waits him out, he'll eventually tell her those three magic words. Oh, this is painful. Painfully delicious, that is!
20:19During their beachfront picnic, Emily admits that she can't fall in love with Sean until she knows that he loves her. Since when is that how love works? Ah! In any case, they talk about his past relationships and he admits that he didn't have deep feelings for the other girls in his life. Apparently his family threw him in the deep end when they met Emily, because they've filled her head with all this junk that pretty much amounts to "Sean won't commit". He wants to say 'I love you', though!
He really wants to open up! C'mon, Sean!
He really wants to open up! C'mon, Sean!
20:16It's time for Emily's date with Sean. Uh oh, he hasn't said 'I love you' to Emily yet, which is a big problem. I dunno, Emily, maybe he's semi-sane and thinks saying 'I love you' after a few weeks while filming a TV show might not be ideal? Lord almighty.
In any case, as they head off on a romantic helicopter ride (?), Sean knows he's going to have to step up to the plate and open his heart.
In any case, as they head off on a romantic helicopter ride (?), Sean knows he's going to have to step up to the plate and open his heart.
20:08Finally, it's Arie, who brings out the youthfulness in Emily and has a sweet side. All these guys are sweet, if you didn't get it. Emily knows that if she had a life with Arie, he would always adore her, make her feel good about herself, love her and be her best friend forever. Well, that's not a tall order or anything!
20:06Emily loves Jef - who looks like a lost member of One Direction, to be honest - because he has a unique style, basically does what he wants and has a little bit of an edge, but still has a really kind side. He's cute - not in a "Wow, he's hot!" kinda way, but in an "Aw... isn't that... sweet?" way.
20:04This week is going to be hard for Emily since "feelings are so intense". What an accurate description. She had an immediate connection with Sean, who's a "muscular man, big football guy". LOL! Plus he has a sensitive side, which makes her feel like she hit the jackpot.
20:02Well, we're off! Emily is letting us know that it's been "a whirlwind" - I bet! Running through a few dozen guys on national TV would make anyone's head spin. In the little video montage of what we've missed/what's to come, there are lots of RTVTs (reality TV tears) and also, it seems to me I had it wrong when I thought that Emily was taking the guys to Chicago. She's actually taking them to Curacao! Ha! I suppose that's slightly more exotic.


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For my part, when I read Jenny's post about SIRSI, I emailed it to our automation librarian. He hollered over to me "David, what the heck is RSS?" Here's what I said in explanation – "It's a way to subscribe to a webpage, so you get the updates pretty much when they are posted." He got it. But not until I removed the jargon (rss) from the explanation.
I think RSS, blogging, and aggregators are easy enough to understand… but the naming of these things is a huge hinderance. RSS, Aggregator, Really Simple Syndication, XML, etc – all this is jargon. Does it mean anything to the normal joe? I doubt it.
RSS jargon needs to be re-worked to make more sense to our average library customer, at the least – especially since it's going to be a feature in most of our products within a couple of years (assuming RSS continues to take off).
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CLD did not speak to Dr. Rizik in time to include his comments with those of the other CANARY trial investigators in the November 2010 article. Below, Dr. Rizik shares his experience with the LipiScan and thoughts on the CANARY trial.
We have been using the LipiScan for a little over a year now and have found it ridiculously easy to use. The images are very easy to interpret and what I call the "knobology" of the device is easy to learn. The LipiScan IVUS is no more complex than placing a standard intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) device. It has not posed any issues with the learning curve and takes about the same exact timeframe as using an IVUS catheter.
With its assessment of the vessel, NIR spectroscopy provides a treasure trove of information that we weren't capable of obtaining prior to this technology. We now have the ability to assess the coronary artery for not only the degree of stenosis, but also the lipid burden in the vessel. Understanding the lipid burden in the coronary artery may help us to recognize which patients are vulnerable to worsening coronary disease. For example, we believe that patients with a high lipid burden, as seen with the LipiScan, may be at somewhat higher risk for going on to develop a myocardial infarction. We have seen several cases in which the LipiScan may have provided us information on which treated lesions may be vulnerable to stent thrombosis and restenosis after a stent has been placed. I would caution, this is very preliminary information. Although we are still in the infancy stages in terms of our understanding of this technology, we do use the LipiScan to modify our strategy in the cath lab. If we find a high lipid core burden index in patients where a stent will be placed, we may take steps to try and prevent some of that lipid core from going downstream. We tend not to leave a stent on the edge of a lipid core plaque. There is very little clinical and financial cost to extending the stent by several millimeters. At this point, we are fairly comfortable extending the stent so the edge is not sitting in the middle of a lipid core plaque.
Distal embolization in the vessel is associated with post procedural myocardial infarctions. A number of clinical observations have suggested that patients with a high lipid core burden index, as measured by the LipiScan, may be at risk for distal embolization in the vessel. The CANARY trial is designed to test the hypothesis that patients with a high lipid core burden may benefit from embolic protection at the time of angioplasty and stenting. Patients with a high lipid core burden index will be randomized to embolic protection or standard of care. The CANARY trial will determine if there is a difference between those patients who had distal protection versus those who did not have distal protection.
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Get the BSX dash (You'll find it)
Launch the .exe file in a directory on your PC in order to extract the archive.
This directory should now contain 2 directories and 1 file :
WIN32 ... to make your own preset
XBOX ... what will be transfered to your Xbox
Readme.txt ... PLEASE READ IT !
The directory XBOX contains 1 directory and 2 files :
Open the file config.xbx in the subdirectory /BlackStormX/Config with a text editor and set it up to your needs.
For that, i post and explain you mine (based on Discworld's tutorial for tHc Lite :
Xbe Name=bsXdash
Attention to change this option every time you rename your .xbe file. EG: I get my bios booting on xboxdash.xbe, so i have to rename the file BlackStormX.xbe to xboxdash.xbe and to set Xbe Name=xboxdash... BUT test the dash before making it as your default boot dashboard
;Skin Related Values
Set to the skin you want to load (can be changed "on the box" through the SKINS menu of the dashboard). Blue is default.
;Music Related Values
Background Music=YES
Background Music Volume=0.7
Background music : simple YES or NO
Background Music Volume : set your default volume, between 0 and 1
;Menu Text Related Values
Menu Item 1 Text=MEMORY
Menu Item 2 Text=MUSIC
Menu Item 3 Text=WARP
Menu Item 4 Text=TUNE
Menu Item 5 Text=SKINS
Just replace TUNE etc. with what you want your orbs to be called.
;Quick Launch L+R+Button
Quick Launch A=E:\\Dashboards\\Xbox Media Center\\default.xbe
Quick Launch B=E:\\Dashboards\\UnleashX\\default.xbe
Quick Launch X=
Quick Launch Y=
Quick launch is a command line that lets you go straight from the main menu to a game with a button combo. Simply put the location of the .xbe you want to load after each option. Maximum no. of quicklaunches is obviously 4. EG: Quick Launch A=E:\\Dashboards\\Xbox Media Center\\default.xbe by holding down L + R + A, XBMC launches on my xbox.
;Sections Related Entrys
Number of HD Menu Items=4
First, you need to say how many option tabs you're going to have. Default is 3.
Title= what'll be displayed on the orb thing.
Path= Which folder the stuff that fits into this category is located. Don't worry about the drive name. The dash searches all drives.
Remember to use \\ to define subfolders. EG: to let the dashboard scan E:\PERSO\Games, you need to set Path=\\Device\\Harddisk0\\Partition1\\PERSO\\Games
So it's done !
Save the file config.xbx
Note : I prefer to edit this config file by text editing. BUT once you get the dash launched, you can also press the X button on the mainmenu to get into the configuration menu and change all these settings. If you will use this "online config" don't forget to Restart and Reboot once finished
Just transfer the folder BlackStormX with your modified config.xbx, and these files bsXdash.xbe and BlackstormXCP.xbe on the Xbox in the root of C:/ drive. Your C: drive should contain at least 5 directories and 4 files :
XBox Book.xtf
Start boxplorer or another file manager and launch the file bsXdash.xbe for testing
Naturally it's allright and in order to boot on the dashboard BlackStormX, you have to rename the file bsXdash.xbe to xboxdash.xbe (or evoxdash.xbe), depending of your bios settings. AND set your Xbe Name=xboxdash or evoxdash in your configuration file
Note : In order to run the dashboard from another drive, i.e. from E:
Edit the file bsXdash.xbe with a HEX editor, search for BlackStormX and just replace :
with that :
partition1 is corresponding to your E: drive and the dash will run from the root of E:/. Use partition6 to run all the shit from the root of F: or partition7 for G:
Copy the folder BlackStormX, and these files bsXdash.xbe and BlackstormXCP.xbe to the root of E:/ drive
ATTENTION ! When you have done with your dashboard on another drive than C:, you are no more able to change a skin "on the box" (just per FTP : the xbe can not be patched and colors will not change. That's because the ColorPatcher BlackstormXCP.xbe ONLY RUNS ON THE ROOT OF C: !
I hope you've checked out the readme !
Anyway here are usual dashboard commands :
X = config... don't forget to Restart and Reboot once finished
R+L+White = Screenshot... stored on your Box in the root of E: drive in bmp format
R+L+Right = Screensaver... to start/end animation
R+L+Left = Harddrive INFO
black = Memoryx... to start/end the game
R+L+Up = Turn on Background Music (BGM) / Change ST
R+L+Down = Turn off BGM
Note : If your screenshots seem to be cut at the bottom, please use the Screenshot Mod patch by fuckdb (THANKS to him !) to apply it on your .xbe file (initially called BlackStormX). Depending of your standard, download this patch for PAL or NTSC.
Thanks Kanaberra
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Kiuas uses and abuses
I'll start the warfare by declaring my own specs:
I use a Warwick 5-string Vampyre LTD (black) as my main instrument of havoc and destruction.
My trusty old warhorse, patsy, as my secondary bass is a Ibanez 5-string Soundgear. It's quite old and battered but hey, it still works and I won't give it away.
I use a Warwick Profet 5.1 as a amp head, and I'm currently looking for a good, solid and asskickin' cabby underneath it... The search continues as one might say.
As for other specs I generally like to consume unprepared raw meat and divine mead for rest and relaxation and amuse myself by reading comics while in the shower.
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I use an old and (t)rusty Yamaha CS2x, that's generally considered to be more of a techno synth, as a midi controller. All the sounds come from a Korg TR-Rack synth module that I carry around in a rack bag. The instrument, power and midi cables are conveniently fixed inside the bag so it's pretty fast to get my gear set up on stage.
At the moment I use some randomly chosen keyboard stand from the practise flat. I usually carry the synth around in a soft bag but on longer trips I use a hard case. I relax with the PS2 and my Rubik's Cubes.
But soon, maybe in a month or so I'm grabbing myself a brand new Korg Triton Extreme 76. Then I have all the synth power I need for some time to come.
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|October 9th, 2005, 03:48 PM
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My gear is pretty simple, just my ENGL Fireball head, and like Teemu I'm also about to purchase a cabinet, so far I've mostly played through Marshalls. I just use a couple of stomp boxes; delay and EQ (I boost the mids a little bit) for leads, and a Dunlop wah.
My main axe is my precious Ibanez JEM, the string gauges I've had for a while now are .10-.56, they feel pretty comfortable in dropped C tuning.
By the way, I should also change the tubes for the ENGL pretty soon, they're pretty old. Anyone had any different experiences with different tubes in an ENGL head?
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Okay. My main instrument is still the same bass although I'm looking for an endorsement deal at the moment. I have a few alternatives but nothing certain yet.
My cab head is Mesa Boogie 1200w V12 Big Block Titan and it's a whopper! I've never ran out of juice with it. Actually I usually have it a bit too low because it's just so goddamn powerful. With it I have the corresponding 1200w 4x12 cabinet. You can't carry it in a handbag but other than that it's awesome and really powerful. I used to have the 8x10 cab but it was a bit too high-tone for my liking. But I've been very proud of my equipment and I won't change them unless something really mind-bogglin' appears...
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Keyboard equipment - J.Pailamo / Kiuas (KORG - Artist)
Hi! As requested - Here's some info about my keyboard gear with Kiuas.
I'm about to write more detailed "story" with pics and maybe sound examples next year, hopefully in Q1/2012. I'll post it here then.
- 2 x Korg M50-61 with "chord button mod" = chord trigger buttons change banks instead of triggering chords and chord assign button changed to tap tempo.
Other M50 as spare.
- 2 x SKB-4214W hardcase
- Roland SP-404SX sampler (midicontrolled from M50)
- Mackie 402 VLZ3 (4 channel mixer)
- 2 x BOSS FS-5U switch (other as damper, other as Leslie speed switch)
- 1 x Korg EXP-2 Expression pedal (used as volume control for particular combis or programs within combi)
- Ultimate V-stand ("tilt mod")
- Whirlwind audio cables, Proel Die Hard midi cable
- Whirlwind Direct2 - DI.box
Various digital and analog hardware from 1982 to date.
Korg Legacy software synths.
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Very interesting read. Really sick organ sound you got there. Is it the rotary speaker effect + distortion that makes it sound like a phaser effect, or are you just using some phaser effects?
Also the clip of the Kiuas demo sounds really great, I love the funkyness of the solo (I also really liked going into a little acoustic break at the end, oldschool Ukko vibe there). I can't wait to hear what you do with new Kiuas stuff.
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I'm also really enthusiastic about the new material
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