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Friday, August 2
Matt Wong
Stemming from West Windsor, N.J., Matt Wong—who turns 16 on Aug. 1—is one of those performers who either inspires listeners or makes 'em all kinds of jealous. Since picking up the guitar at age six, this kid has managed to essentially master the instrument as a performer, composer and teacher. Now the enterprising youngster's taken that show on the road and is bringing his chops to the discerning Legendary Dobbs audience.
In the most teen-guitar-prodigy sort of way, Wong has taken on fingerstyle as his technique du jour. Such way of playing, he says, allows him to simultaneously perform the bass and guitar alone, melody and rhythm parts, while throwing a little percussion in for good measure. "It's basically, I'm taking all the parts of the band ... and just playing them all together," he says, describing his style as a jazz, country and blues melting-pot. The junior at West Windsor Plainsboro High School South is also an aspiring producer, and he put out his 2011 LP Fly Me to the Moon all by himself—at the ripe ol' age of 14. (And what did you do today?) He's sort of like a one-man band without the goofy tambourine strapped to his foot or bass drum used as a backpack.
Wong's concert repertoire includes both originals and classic tunes you may recognize, including, he says, a host of Beatles songs and "The Entertainer" by Janis Joplin. Sounds appropriate, as you'll be both awed and entertained. / TESS MUMFORD
8pm. $10. With Grace Bernicker + Hold Your Own. The Legendary Dobbs, 304 South Street. 215.501.7288. dobbsphilly.com
The Vaccines
London-based quartet the Vaccines have been compared to everyone from the Strokes to the Jesus and Mary Chain, though their own brand of indie rock is full of unique charms. Their sophomore record, 2012's Come of Age, was recorded in both Belgium, and their native country and combines smart-ass lyrics with simplistic melodies. 8:30pm. $20. Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St. 215.232.2100. utphilly.com
Dog Days of Summer
Gravers Lane Gallery hosts an ode to man's best friend with a collection of paintings, sculptures and other unique depictions of adorable pups. Featured artists include Rick & Val Beck, Rachel Bliss and Mark Chatterly. Through Sept. 1. Gravers Lane Gallery, 8405 Germantown Ave. 215.247.1603. graverslanegallery.com
Philly Bloco
All of Philly Bloco's 20-plus members are bringing their mashup of samba, funk and reggae to World Cafe Live. Get ready to dance! 9pm. $15. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. 215.222.1400. philly.worldcafelive.com
CHF First Friday: Some Like It Cold
There's no better time during the year to enjoy a mouth-watering ice cream cone than during the sweltering hot summer months, a fact the Chemical Heritage Foundation takes to heart with this month's First Friday. Visitors will learn how advancements in science have helped yield different varieties of everyone's favorite frozen delicacy. Bonus: Enjoy free samples courtesy of Pop's Water Ice, Weckerly's Ice Cream and Zsa's Gourmet Ice Cream. 5pm. Free. Chemical Heritage Foundation, 315 Chestnut St. 215.925.2222. chemheritage.org
Upstairs Downstairs Tour
No time machine necessary. The Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion will present an insight into the lives and times of Victorian-era woman of various socio-economic levels. Guests will be treated to champagne and receive an authentic Victorian recipe. 7pm. $20. Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, 200 W. Tulpehocken St. 215.438.1861. ebenezermaxwellmansion.org
First Friday at Philadelphia Theatre Company
The Philadelphia Theatre Company rings in its inaugural First Friday celebration with performances by fire-belly-dancing collective Lux Arati and local DJ Big Jawn. Hedy Sirico, Emily Schnall and others will also be on hand to show off their art. 5pm. Free. Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St. 215.985.0420. philadelphiatheatrecompany.org
Movies Under the Stars
Channeling the good-natured spirit of a drive-in theater (without the carbon emissions, of course), the Betsy Ross House will kick off its trilogy of outdoor horror film screenings—complemented by a tour of the venue—with 1958's The Screaming Skull. 5:30pm. $5. Betsy Ross House, 239 Arch St. 215.629.4026. historicphiladelphia.org
Saturday, August 3
Bounce TV Summer Music Festival
In the early days of the '70s, the group Raw Soul was—like its singer, Frankie Beverly—born in Philadelphia. They gigged and released a few singles before Beverly ended up leaving Philly to create one of the most iconic catalogues in R&B history. Sure, he was raised and informed by folks like Gamble and Huff (of Philadelphia International Records), but his real idol was Marvin Gaye, and Beverly fled to San Francisco to put down musical roots. Thankfully, it was Gaye himself who was so impressed by Beverly that he went to the label execs he knew and demanded, "Listen to this guy." They did, and in 1977, after the band underwent a Gaye-suggested name change, Capitol pressed Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly. It went gold. And it featured the damn fine "Happy Feelin's," a tune that built Beverly's career and will surely be on the setlist at Saturday night's Bounce TV Summer Music Festival.
Beverly is to Maze what George Clinton is to Parliament-Funkadelic: The band has seen loads of lineup changes and personnel fluxes, but it's always been his vision. And what amazing vision it is. For over 30 years, Maze has build one killer collection of funk-R&B hybrid smashes that are as fresh today as they were upon their release: "Joy and Pain," "Southern Girl," "We Are One," "I Wanna Be With You" and "Golden Time of Day," to name a few.
Adding to the legendary nature of this night, Beverly and Maze will be supported by the Isley Brothers. That's right: The guys who gave us classics like "It's Your Thing," "Summer Breeze," "Footsteps in the Dark" and the super-sexy "Between The Sheets" will open it up tonight with some soulful, old-school flavor. In fact, the two acts together are surely responsible for heaps of grooves that've been sampled by hip-hop acts over the last 20 years, a nod to the heavy influence of their flawless attention to hooks, melodies, emotionally-deep delivery and timelessness. / BILL CHENEVERT
Sat., Aug. 3, 7pm. $29.75-$150.75. With Kem. The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave. 215.546.7900. manncenter.org
Low Cut Connie
Local rockers Low Cut Connie are centered around the musical partnership between Jersey guy Adam Weiner and British-born Dan Finnemore. If all you've heard of them is the vaguely unhelpful tag, "indie band" their second (and most recent) LP, last year's Call Me Sylvia, is a good place to start piecing together just who these guys really are. Its lead single, the fast-paced, beer-soaked rocker, "Boozophilia," is not only an ode to Philadelphia, but a standout moment on the record, fortified by a music video that features Weiner's inadvertent Jerry Lee Lewis impersonation before an adoring, shirtless crowd. The pounding, piano-led, groove finds the guys sounding more like Bachman Turner Overdrive on "Takin' Care of Business" than anything going on today, as they seem to inhabit a specific niche of nuts-and-bolts rock n' roll.
Low Cut Connie may not be changing the world anytime soon, but they're fun as hell to listen to. So when you see their poster herald "a new boogie for all mankind" behind an illustration of a burning piano, they don't necessarily mean new per se—rather, more of a return to some genuinely good times. / ANTHONY TRIVELLI
8pm. $10. With Shark Tape, James & the Apostles + DJ Dan Connie. Underground Arts, 1200 Callowhill St. undergroundarts.org
Project Twenty1 Launch Event
Project Twenty1, a nonprofit which helps to foster budding filmmakers and animators, hosts a launch party for its annual 21 Day Filmmaking Competition, which challenges aspiring directors to create short films in—you guessed it—21 days. 6pm. Free. Mixed Plate, 216 South St. projecttwenty1.com
Flea, Food and Fun
Check out some truly righteous deals at Mt. Airy Presbyterian Church's flea market, where clothing, furniture, crafts, books and baked goods promise an afternoon of good hunting. Add live music and, for thrifters, this could be a truly religious experience. Noon. Free. Mt. Airy Presbyterian Church, 13 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave. mtairypres.org
Fishtown's Reanimator Coffee Roastery hosts an all-night party, which includes Latin BBQ, free beer and a dancefloor. Now you don't have to leave the party to get your drunk food. 4pm. $10-$25. Reanimator Coffee Roastery Warehouse, 1722 N. Palethorp St. reanimatorcoffee.com
African Festival
The African Cultural Alliance of North America presents the sixth annual African Festival; catch a sampling of everything from Afropop to reggae, enjoy authentic food, and watch breathtaking dance performances. 2pm. Free. Penn's Landing, 121 Columbus Blvd. delawareriverwaterfront.com
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Arts Alive, an afterschool program for children, has a different theme each week. This week the program was Chinese New Year and the kids made fans using popsicle sticks, string, stamps and paper.
Arts Alive normally takes place on the terrace at the museum every Wednesday around 3 p.m. However, when weather is bad, organizers move the program into the museum and set up a series of colorful tables.
Hayley Telford, 10, sat at one of those tables with a couple of pieces of paper in front of her. She picked up a panda stamp, dipped it into a multi-colored ink pad and pressed it onto the paper next to some pink cherry blossom stamps. Hayley said she likes to create art.
Hayley and her brothers, David, 7, and Anthony, 5, attend Arts Alive every week.
"I just like to make these (crafts,) cause they're fun," David said.
Anthony picked up the stamp he'd just pressed onto his paper and put it back in the box. "Now for a Chinese Dragon," he exclaimed and began rumaging for the Chinese Dragon stamp.
Once he'd found the stamp, Anthony dipped it onto the red ink pad.
Julia Thom, one of the museum's volunteers, led the program. Thom said it is important for the kids to be creative. And, she said, the experience of going to the museum is also important.
"They step in the door and they see other things, whether they recognize it or not," Thom said.
Bart Wilsey, the musuem director, said Arts Alive has been a weekly event for about the past three years. One of the former educators at the museum started the program as an attempt to bring families into the museum. Wilsey said grant money from New Mexico Arts helped them get the program running.
Wilsey said Arts Alive has had a variety of crafts, including beading.
Next week, program participants will make Valentine's heart doily paintings. For more information call 505-599-1169.


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In Brief: Cell phones are heading into iPod territory, as Motorola demoed a a new cell phone with a built-in MP3 player, vibrating stereo speakers, an oversize color screen for playing MPEG-4 video clips and rhythmic flashing lights; Following Apple's promo launch for the 100 million iTunes songs, readers have created a third-party (live) iTMS Song Counter and iTMS Song Counter graph; Macologist< has now put together a list of OS X mods for Battlefield 1942, including Desert Combat, Galactic Conquest, and Forgotten Hope as well as dedicated launcher applications; Microsoft and MYOB have signed up to exhibit at Macworld Boston as part of the Apple Specialist Pavilion.
EZQuest today said it is developing a new line of Thunder FireWire 400 and 800 external hard drives. The company expects the first product to be announced in July, with delivery planned in August. "Over the last 18 months, EZQuest has worked closely with professionals in the non-linear video-editing, computer-animation, pro audio and game-development markets -- as well as home users -- to determine the current and future storage needs in these markets. As a result, the new Thunder drives will more than meet the storage demands." EQQuest says that the new Thunder drives will be less than half the size of competitive drives and will include syncing software.
Apple expects to introduce next generation iMac in September, according to the company's website. The online Apple Store has stopped taking orders for the current iMac G4 model as the company begins "the transition from the current iMac line to the an all-new iMac line, which will be announced and available in September." Apple said that it planned to have the next-generation iMac ready by the time the inventory of the current iMacs runs out in the next few weeks, but its "planning was obviously less than perfect. We apologize for any inconvenience to our customers."
Apple was No. 10 in the 'Technology Hardware & Equipment' category in BusinessWeek's latest Top 50 company rankings, but placed 207th overall in the rankings. Apple had a 59.4% one-year return on stock price, placing it in the overall top 10 S&P 500 companies as ranked by earnings, however, its 3-year return was lower at 31.1%. Averages for the industry were growth of 102.7% (one-year) and loss of 17.6% (3-year). Dell was ranked No. 1 in the industry with a market capitalization of $85 billion. In 2003, BusinessWeek notes that there was a 27.2% increase in notebook sales (vs. 6.5% for desktops) and that the average selling price (worldwide) of a PC was $1,213.
Speck Products has introduced its Mini Armband, which offers iPod Mini users the freedom to run, bike, walk, or work-out while securely strapping their device to their upper arm. The Armband is designed to work with the "skin on," providing conveyance and allowing the iPod to always be protected. The Mini Armband ($30) is composed of a comfort fit, velcro adjustable strap and a hard plastic cradle that allows the mini to easily snap in and out (with the "skin" on). It also offers an innovative cable clip that keeps the headphone cords tucked out of the way. It ships with a free Clear SkinTight rubberized skin.
In Brief: Tech Depot and Computers4SURE are now authorized to sell the entire line of Apple products; Wired Magazine says that compatibility with non-iPod players and an "Annoying cult-of-Mac aura" are the downsides to an otherwise good service with a "slick, smart interface;" 'Widget Man' is a parody song about the "Konfabulator/Dashboard madness that has erupted once that feature was anounced at WWDC;" Apple quietly announced CoreData at its WebObjects session, a light-weight version of Cocoa EOF that features class modelling in Xcode and EOF-style relationship editing.
AJA Video Systems has announced that its Io FireWire Interface for editing on the Power Mac G4/G5 has been qualified by Apple for use with its Final Cut Pro HD editing software. AJA Video says that qualification is achieved through rigorous testing and analysis to ensure that devices are compatible with current Apple hardware and software. "We are proud that Io is one of the first plug-in solutions for editing on the Mac to be qualified for Final Cut Pro HD," said John Abt, president of AJA Video Systems. Io provides offers a plug-in solution via a single FireWire connection to connect 10-bit uncompressed video and 24-bit multi-channel audio, analog or digital, to the Power Mac.
GarageCube has started shipping Modul8, a new application designed for realtime video mixing and composting. Designed by and for professional VJs and live performers, and developed by real time imaging specialists coming from the video game industry, "Modul8 offers a state of the art user-interface combined with very high performances," supporting 10 simultaneous layers that can be mixed together to produced the final image composition. Modul8 is available for �295, with educational pricing set at �145.
PowerLogix today announced "the fastest processor ever designed" for PowerMac G3 Beige and "Blue and White" computers as well as lower pricing on G4 upgrades. The new 1.1GHz PowerForce G3 ZIF offers up to fives times the original clock speed of original G3 Power Mac computers; it is now shipping for $350. The company also reduced prices on its PowerForce G4 CPU upgrades. Utilizing the PowerPC 7457, the upgrades offer twice the L2 cache and generate 40% less heat than previous G4 processors; they work with G4 PowerMac models (from AGP to QuickSilver 2002). The 1.2GHz PowerForce G4 is now $400 ($40 reduction) and the 1.4GHz model is $440 ($100 reduction). The dual-processor PowerForce G4 is now $750 ($150 reduction).
Viper Networks today announced that its recently released Wi-Fi vPhone and the upcoming Broadband Phone Adapter are compatible with Macs. The Wi-Fi vPhone is compatible with 802.11b networks; customers pay only for the minutes they use (price chart). The Wi-Fi vPhone sells for $250 and can work with either dial-up or broadband connections.
With almost 95 million songs sold at the iTunes Music Store to date, Apple today announced a 100 million song countdown promotion. Apple will be giving away one of 50 special 20GB iPods to the purchase of each 100,000th song downloaded between 95 million and 100 million. In addition, the purchaser of the 100 millionth song will receive a 17-inch PowerBook, a 40GB iPod, and a gift certificate for 10,000 songs from the iTunes Music Store. "As we approach the unprecedented milestone of 100 million legally downloaded songs, we want to thank our customers who have made the iTunes Music Store such a stunning success," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO.
Apple will announce its third quarter financial results on Wednesday, July 14, and will webcast the conference call that starts at 5:00pm ET. Analysts at investment bank First Albany expect Apple to miss estimates, noting that "Apple is likely to have witnessed sluggish business trends in its core CPUs and iPod segments in the June quarter this year," notes Macworld UK. Last quarter Apple posted a profit of $46 million that exceeded expectations and revised the company's third quarter performance upward. At that time Apple said it was expecting revenue of $1.925 billion and profits of between $45-$50 million, before restructuring charges. Since then, shares of Apple have climbed about 25 percent.
Five Speed Software today announced iGet 1.0 ($25), its new file transfer application for Mac OS X. "iGet is a modern replacement for dated file transfer tools like FTP, SFTP, or client-server solutions. Taking full advantage of several Mac OS X technologies [e.g., Rendezevous and Keychain], iGet provides a better way to move files between Mac OS X computers." iGet is based on a custom protocol, which the company says was designed from scratch "to be fast on real-world Internet connections" as well as fully support Mac-specific file attributes--including resource forks, HFS metadata, packages, aliases, and Unicode file names--many of which are not supported through traditional FTP. It uses industry-standard SSH encryption for data security.
Sony today announced two hard-drive digital walkmans that it hopes will dethrone the iPod as the market-leading MP3 player. The new Network Walkman NW-HD1 digital music player will store up to 13,000 songs using a 20GB 1.8-inch drive and is expected to be available on July 10 in Japan and in mid-August in the US. The 3.8 ounce device, slightly larger than an iPod mini (but smaller than the standard iPod) claims to have up to 30 hours of playback on a single charge of its battery. It will play songs in its proprietary ATRAC format only, and thus wil not be compatible with any other online stores. It is expected to cost under $400 in the US.
In Brief: Verbatim today announced the availability of a new Double Layer Solution Kit that enables consumers to take full advantage of the multiple DVD+R/RW recording formats; in an online eavesdropping case, a federal appeals court ruled it was acceptable for a company that offered e-mail service to surreptitiously track its subscribers' messages; Sony on Friday will open a concept store in Silicon Valley to attract and teach consumers about emerging technologies and products; members of the MacNN forums discuss Apple's new 30" displays.
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(10) Rapid and Deep Transformation Using WHEE: Wholistic Hybrid derived from EMDR & EFT [1.00 hr CE Credit]
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Free Ovi Maps gets over 1 million downloads in first week
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Nokia today revealed that within one week of relaunching Ovi Maps as a free service, over 1 million users have downloaded the new version. There have been over 1.4 million downloads in total since the January 21 launch, or an average of one per second. The number is faster than Nokia had predicted, according to the smartphone maker.
The company made the move in response to the introduction late last year of the free Google Maps Navigation app for Android-based smartphones. Nokia claims its service is better, because data preloaded in Ovi Maps speeds route planning and decreases the need for downloads.
Ovi Maps is optimized for ten of Nokia's smartphones and is meant primarily for Symbian S60. Beginning in March, all new Nokia GPS-enabled smartphones will include the new version of Ovi Maps, pre-loaded with local country map data. The app also provides access to Lonely Planet and Michelin travel guides at no extra cost.
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A Sip Of Wine And A Sip Of Mendoza
Mendoza tucked up next to the Andes mountains caters for all types of visitor exploring this wine-growing region. The Club Tapiz for example nods towards the top end tier of available accommodation and is situated in Maipú, around 5 miles from the centre of Mendoza with transport provided and arranged by ourselves. This like outher wine hacienda not only has accommodation, but facilities for you to experience a local asado, potential horse riding and of course exposure to the highest quality of red wine in the world.
Altiplano Ramble
The Altiplano Ramble takes in the town of Riobamba and then discending into the Amazon basin, so diverse range of accommodation is provided for this tour. Like it's neighbour Colombia, the climate on the high Andes I cool and as such detail such as heating is available. The Abraspungo is a highland hacienda, regal and elegant, it is a place of the highest appointment.
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After a few troubled years Colombia is back on the visitors menu and also the countries accommodation offering which are some of the best in South America. Most of you will arrive in Bogota which lying 8,600ft (2,600m) above sea level afford it an European climate, never rising above 25°c during the day and frequently plunging into single digit temperatures after sunset, so heating an European feel to buildings in the capital are the order of things. Hotels here have been renovated and prepared for the new influx of visitors La Candelaria in the centre of the city has the most capacity and is near to most of the cultural attractions.
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this blog is created in the hopes of creating discussion and a way to chronicle the four days we spent in travel and in DC. My wife, 2 brothers, brother's wife and brother's ladyfriend and I all feel lucky enough to have attended the festivities in Washington which installed Sen. Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States. I will attempt to chronicle our activities on and around that great day by referencing some of our activities with some of the music we enjoyed. The trip was planned shortly after election day. My brother's birthday is Janurary 20th and my wife thought it would be great if we all would get together in D.C. for the inaugration as a celebration of Obama's election and my brother's birthday. Then at Christmas Eve our other brother and his lady made plans to join us four. They would end up rendezvousing with us Tuesday morning.
1. The Big Payback - James Brown
"Revenge", this trip is one way of celebrating the end of the Bush Presidency. The end of unnecessary war and the end of the desecration to the Constitution. The end of the insolent indifference as a great American city washed away into the sea. The end of tax cuts for the extremely wealthy and the end of Cheney, and the end of fear mongering for political gain. We are taking this trip just 100 percent eager to find the chance to encounter Republican protesters and basicallly kick the crap out of them. This was an outspoken pledge and we knew if we had the chance, we would relish the opportunity to exorcise our 8 year old demons. As for the Republican protesters; we encountered only one couple on the entire trip. A husband and wife team who lived just outside the perimeter of the Supreme Court buikding. They each took turns holding a posterboard of mutilated babies and decrying the law which makes a woman's right to choose the law of this great land.
None of us four took up this particular opportunity to wreak any havoc on their right to free speech after all - besides a few shouts on the insensitivity of their posterboards. Alas, the anti-choice forces themselves must be realizing that they are the new Don Quixotes of the 21st Century. Tilting at these windmills have done nothing to change the law, and methinks they'll be plenty upset if they knew that Republican lawmakers were the last people who would ever want the law changed from its present state.
For the most part, the Republican protesters stayed home and in the end deflated our desire for Revenge, too bad for them and too bad for us.
2. Diz-nee Land - Dada
"I just tossed a fifth of gin, now I'm going to Diz-nee Land." Time to PARTY. PAR-TY !!!!. Drinking jaeger bombs on the trips from our hotel near Gettysburg into D.C. are the extent of the partying of which I wish to divulge at this time. Except for inauguration day itself, some of us were in varying degrees of altered states during our travels.
3. Chicago- Graham Nash
"If you believe in freedom"As Chicagoans, we all felt a special place at the festivities since our new President started his political career in our great city. We told almost anyone who would listen from where we all hail. We then were asked more about our then-Governor, than about Obama. Seeing the Lincoln memorial on Sunday just after the inauguration concert also fills us with great pride. Built in 1922, the white marble structure has hardly a speck of dust visible to the eye. The statue of Lincoln commands the entire mall from its perch. It is a helluva monument to one man.
Obama has endeavored to link himself with Lincoln- from the beginning of his campaign on the steps of the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield to the concert on the steps of Lincoln's memorial. Lincoln, to many, will always be the quintessential Illinois President, the man has had 14,000 books written about him (second only to Jesus Christ). Lincoln waged and won the most deadly war in our country's history. Never forget that Lincoln was also killed on Good Friday, 4 or 5 short days after the signing at Appamatox. He is as much myth as man. All of this from a man who was raised on a dirt farm.
Obama will do his best to be remembered in the same scope as Abraham Lincoln, and only time will tell if he will succeed. It is exactly this type of ambition and the belief that anything is poossible which has drwan in so many to be a part of this event.
4. Bad Reputation - Freedy Johnson
"I know I got a bad reputation and it isn't just talk, talk, talk."
The news cable network MSNBC had a makeshift studio set up on the National Mall , and the studio was set up between the Capitol building and the Washington monument. MSNBC has a bad reputation as a slanted source of news, of course we all four would vehemently disagree with that assessment. MSNBC studios became a home away from home for us four. We saw all of the talk personalities shuttled in and out of the studio and a crown of over 150 people were there the entire time. All sorts of hawkers also set up shop at the same place. On Sunday and Monday evening, we would be part of that crowd trying to find our way on to TV screens across the globe. My brother and his wife succeeded greatly as we watched the reruns from our hotel rooms the same evening. We were even addressed by the emperor Olbermann who asked us to be quiet while he was reading his special comment regarding the imprisonment of terror suspects at Guantanamo and Obama position on the subject. Chris Matthews was very personable to the crowd, even egging on cheering before the interviews he would conduct outside in the 30 degree temperatures. At one point I couldn't resist and shouted: ' Let's play Hardball!!!" That shout was met with a sideways glance and a smile. Her majesty, Rachel Maddow and the Emperor Olbermann did not meet outside with the crowd in any way, which drew the ire of some. Personally, I have no problem with their actions, those two are almost as responsible as Obama himself in the transfer of power we are here to witness. There were some handouts, including posters, buttons - but the most memorable time was when protestors from Code Pink made the scene with their poster calling for the arrest of George W. Bush. Another great poster showed Bush and Cheney behind bars, with the caption below reading : "I Have A Dream"
5. All These Things That I Have Done - The Killers
"I've got soul, but I 'm not a soldier"
Peace. There must always be peace. Even in war, the end result must always be peace. On Sunday evening we four headed to the Vietnam's Veterans Memorial, my father fought as a US Marine in Vietnam for two tours in the same company depicted in the movie "Born on the Fourth if July." Even though I had lived in DC for a spell 17 years ago, there was no way we could ever go tto DC and not see this monument as a tribut to our father. At dark, the monument can be very difficult to find; but once there, one is always overcome with grief and outright boiling emotion. Seeing our toughest war veterans reduced to tears like a child who has lost total control is always a sobering sight and sound, and may we not ever send our young men and women ever to fight in a war unless it is absolutely necessary. And more importantly, let us never again shun our returning countrymen or make them feel like criminals upon their glorious return.
The Vietnam War was absolutely necessary in my eyes, Iraq is not even close.
6. The Man in Me - Bob Dylan
"The man in me will hide sometimes, to keep from being seen. That's just because he doesn't want to turn into a machine."
My capacity for overplanning every little aspect of my life is legendary. And a great source of headaches for my loving wife , and I am sure for our companions on this trip. While I take a bow for the arrangement of commuter train tickets for the six of us to ensure a worry free commute on inauguration day. I must also apologize for the exhaustive "plans" which must have made evryone feel like they were in the military under my command for four long days.
7. I Don't Want to Wait In Vain - Bob Marley and the Wailers
Long lines everywhere on Tuesday. The lines for those unfortunates who had tickets must have seemed interminable, and on Tuesday my wife and I were soon split from our other four companions due to the size and scope of the crowds . I decided that we would not stand on any line- no matter the cost. After approximately 5 - 6 miles of walking we were starting to question the strategy as 1100 hours neared. After all, we had disembarked in DC at 0730 hours and still could not make our way into the crowd. After being turned away so often our willing hearts and minds were under terrible assault. Being herded like cows on their way to slaughter will have that effect, I found. As we stopped in the Smithsonian's Native American History Museum (a beautiful four-story sandstone structure) to warm up and use the facilities, we almost settled for staying put and watching the event there on a very large TV screen set up inside. Alas, we mushed on to the next gate only to be told we must travel another 1 and 1/2 miles .... as we were walking on the street , I saw an opening near the Smithsonian's Hirshhorn sculpture museum. We wound along the circular path outlying the structure and found two coppers guarding a plastic chain fence link attached by two plastic poles . I tried to negotiate with the coppers to allow my wife and I access to no avail. I was then resolved that I would cause a distraction and have my wife enter the mall area while I was detained so at least she would be able to witness history. We then discussed this matter as we walked away with the mall and the revelers therein in full plain sight. Just then we saw an opening, we milled around, then expressly walked onto the National mall with no challenge whatsoever.
And where on the mall did we find ourselves? A short 1/8 mile walk from the MSNBC studios, that's where !!! On the day our native Illinois son would be sworn in, we find ourselves next to the same studio representing the same TV station on which we must watch 20 primetime hours per week , every week.
Thanks to this circumstance, I find myself immortalized on TV at the 45 second mark of Warren's invocation speech, with head bowed in a sparkling new black fedora and white and black checkerboard scarf draped over my long black coat.
My beautiful wife was standing away at the time so we are still looking for her sweet face on the TV coverage of the event.
8. Don't Believe The Hype - Public Enemy
"Yo, Chuck, they must be on the pipe, right?"
Many Democrats wanted to make a big stir about Obama's choice of the Pastor Rick Warren to deliver the invocation. To me, this is a misguided attempt to try and pigeonhole Obama as a tool to encourage an ultra liberal agenda. Obama's biggest fights are going to be from within his own party, fights with Est Coast liberals and West Coast entertainment moguls who are pushing an agenda with which most Americans do not agree. Obama's greatest achievements will be on the economic front and in foreign policy, he is not here to bash God-fearing preachers who may not agree 100 percent on issues like gay marriage and a woman's right to choose. But instead of making folks like Warren feel left out, Obama is sure to try and find consensus on issues in order to move other arguments forward. This consensus building will take our country on a better path, in my humble opinion.
9. Get Up, Stand Up - Bob Marley and the Wailers
"You can feel some people some times, but you can't foll all the people all the time."
If the crowd control tactics used before the inauguration were infuriating to some; to me, the tactics used afterward were enough to drive the sane straight into a straitjacket. Too too many times on the trek back to Union Station we were told different stories on which streets were accessible by foot. To walk 3/4 of a mile only to be turned away and told the walk would now be expanded by another two miles at a time is enought to drive anyone mad with rage. So by the time we arrived at Union Station after another good ten miles of walking to be told that Union Station was now closed was pretty much the final straw. As a smart-aleck kid cop with a megaphone tried to crack jokes, thousands of people were kept out of Union Station and had no real way of knowing how they would meet their train schedules, etc. If only we had a boombox playing this song , we would have had a revolt that would not have kept us standing in line at the station for 90 intolerable minutes.
We found that there is nothing as refreshing as speaking truth to power, I was in full scream mode at the cops who did little more than guard the barricades and give out false information. I bellowed as strangers next to me tugged at me and begged me to stop. It was way too late by then, as I trashed DC to the face of the city's cops (This city is a JOKE, I screamed in one of DC finest).. I was told forcefully that the cops were" doing the best we can" ... To which I responded: "WELL , THAT SAYS A LOT, DOESN'T IT !"
By the time we had got into Union Station where all six of us finally met up again for our return trip by commuter train, we were shouting our displeasure to anyone who would listen and practically begged the cops remaining to start something.
I regret not one thing I said or the way I acted a whit; it all felt GREAT to get up and stand up.
10. Downpressor Man - Peter Tosh
As George W. Bush left office by Marine helicopter - travelling directly over the crowd, many waved the finger and sang and danced and shouted. Without a doubt one of the most uproarious moments of Tuesday . Booing George W. at the sight of his face on Tuesday was a great shout out to free speech. As great as it was to help Obama get elected, knowing that Bush/Cheney (who reminded me of Mr. Potter- i remarked upon seeing him on wheels) were in their last throes of their stranglehold was as equally celebrated.
11. Revolution -The Beatles
A man of mixed race, raised partially by his grandparents and partially by a single mother is now President of the United States. A man who spent childhood years in Indonesia and who has the middle name Hussein has been inaugurated President. If that isn't revolution, what is? A man who had placed his hopes in being elected with the very American people who he has pledged to serve. A man who will listen to the people of the country and take their advice when making a decision. A man who campaigned on a bi-partisan platform and has followed through on that pledge. A man whose first act was to take steps to end influence peddling by lobbyists in relation to his administrative staff. Revolution feels GOOD.
12. We Will Become Silhouettes - The Postal Service
Our country has never been in greater danger since the depression, and before then the Civil War. Where we four stayed was near to Gettysburg, PA. On Monday we took a trip there by car. As we drove along jamming to music and chatting we knew not what to expect from the scene of one of the most important battlefields in American history.
As we approaced, a sudden thud seemed to hit the inside of our car and all became immediately silent. We immediately parked the car as statues became visible through the large, gently falling snowflakes.
We exited our car and were struck dumb by the amazement of the scene lain out before us, it was as if time had not changed the area not one little bit. As we drove through a small portion of the battlefields and read the statues and monuments to the regiments and the special wariiors of that battle it was impossible to not be absolutely reverent and awe-inspired .
That small section of Gettysburg was as impressive as any sight seen in D.C. and my wife and I have pledged a return visit.
13. War Pigs- Black Sabbath
I will close with a special shout to those who believe that our Government system is a big joke and that a special few have power over all money and all policy makers. As we trudged through the streets of D.C., many gigantic marble statues made to immortalize Greek Gods, serpents, and the like were unmistakable. And so was the feeling that "ordinary" people ( i HATE that term) are not welcome inside those buildings. And after seeing Bush's state of emergency, I can definitely see where some of these "NWO " believers find their evidence of the same. I have no proof of course, but the feeling of dread and of super secret Skull and Bones shenanigans is current and almost alive as one walsk through D.C. and takes time to insoect the writings and sculptures within and without.
Our only hope to combat theis trend is to become more active in our politics and to speak the truth to power.
Thank you, I look forward to all responses.


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Lynden man pleads guilty to brutally attacking his girlfriend
KGMI News Reporting
By Mike Curtiss
LYNDEN, Wash. – A Lynden man who accused of brutally attacking his girlfriend and wrapping her head in duct tape has pleaded guilty.
According to court records, 28-year-old Joshua Jeklin brought his girlfriend to a storage locker last August where he bound her, beat her and cut her with a knife.
The couple was in the middle of a breakup when the attack occurred.
Jeklin's two children were waiting in a car outside the storage locker during the attack.
He pleaded guilty last week to assault and kidnapping charges.
Jeklin is facing eight years in prison when he is sentenced.


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An unforgettable African banquet awaits you at Africa Cafe.With a menu that changes according to season, ensuring that only the freshest and finest ingredients are used in the preparation of the delicious dishes, Africa Cafe has true African dining perfected.Superbly warm and friendly staff are on hand and happy to take diners through the exciting offerings and will happily explain the authentic decor and paintings that adorn the walls.A healthy following of both tourists and locals make for an eclectic ambience, enhanced by the sound of drums and singing staff members!
Stellenbosch's Kayamandi (an informal settlement area) may not scream location- location- location for restaurant venue, but is home to AmaZink Eatery. The restaurant delivers a novel African eating experience that embraces and simultaneously invests in the local Stellenbosch community.
The African theme of the restaurant is seen through to every detail. The décor is bold and loud in colour and service is hearty and friendly. All the traditional fare is unpretentious and prepared on wood burning fires. Even the beer is home brewed. Expect local favourites like pap and wors, but perhaps not quite as rustic as authenticity demands. With Bertus Basson (celebrity chef and co-owner of Overture Restaurant) overseeing the menu, there is a definite contemporary take on the local delicacies.
The restaurant offers a wine list that supports farmers in the immediate vicinity.
With prominent businessmen investing, AmaZink Eatery forms part of the Ikhaya Trust Centre and is driven to make a contribution to the social uplifting of the area. Inline with the venture's policy, only locals to Kayamandi are employed at AmaZink.
A versatile and elegant venue perched atop one of the highest hills in the Northern Suburbs, Bloemendal Restaurant is the place to be at for whatever you are after of a dining experience.
The evenings are filled with entertainment from guest speakers, dancing, music and singing and with warm and attentive hospitality, you won't want to miss out on a night at the Bloemendal Restaurant.
Experience true Cape heritage through superb fine dining at Cape Colony restaurant at the Mount Nelson Hotel.Enjoy mouthwatering options like succulent springbok and tender ostrich, all prepared with care and incorporating a taste of the traditional.Allow for some extra time when selecting the accompanying wine from the extremely extensive and fully-detailed wine list, full of the best wines at varying prices. The superbly helpful and attentive staff are on hand to make suggestions should you need some extra help.The decor stays true to times gone by and creates a unique ambience that is a pleasure to experience.Take some time out to enjoy a taste of the old days of the Cape at Cape Colony restaurant.
This 100% black owned restaurant immerses the palate in custom cuisine and cultural diversity.
Offering African delicacies, this establishment shows an attractive exterior and interior dressed in artistic creations collaborated by local artists.
Located adjacent to Mbekweni shopping centre, Chippa's Restaurant is a welcoming break from everyday dining.
A memorable experience for the whole family inspired by creativity and recreation, the Clay Café is an ideal day out for moms, dads and kiddies.
The large garden allows exploration with kiddies have had enough of painting, and there is to keep kids busy.
Sample some delicious dishes such as the butternut soup, toasted sarmies or moist muffins with an aromatic cup of coffee.
Booking is essential, pop into the clay café for a fun family day in the picturesque suburb of Hout Bay.
Listed as one of the Top 15 Fabulous Restaurants by Eat Out Magazine, makes Cognito restaurant in Stellenbosch a must try eating establishment. It is sophisticated and all things African with its menu and décor and offers visitors an eating experience that embodies local hospitality.
The East and South African inspired menu is as diverse as it is exciting. It is a contemporary interpretation of traditional dishes. From nibbles like curry dusted popcorn and starters to full main courses, the menu caters for all supermbly, including children. Patrons are encouraged to enquire as to the latest flavour combinations when it comes to steak and poultry choices as the mains are constantly being reinvented.
Wine enthusiasts will also not be disappointed with great regional selection of wines on offer and are encouraged to sign up for the restaurant's food and wine pairing evenings. The social evenings are geared at having the guests' imput on new wines and dishes to be included on the menu.
Foodies will also not be able to resist the popular Curry Mondays (when all the curries are riduculously discounted to one price).
Celebrate the African heritage and discover the spirit of Africa with the tastes of real authentic African food. Dijo Restaurant offers and experience only extended through the hands of an African home. With authentic décor, art and music, patrons can celebrate and share the love of food in a setting that embodies the spirituality and creativity commonly found in an African home.
Enjoy the most amazing traditional South African food, wholesome and simply delicious with no dictates or formalities. Savour real home-made pot bread with beef stew or mutton curry with pap and sweet potatoes before embarking on the velvety textures of chocolate pudding smothered in fresh cream.
Dijo Restaurant is about keeping it simple and celebrating being African in a space where all South Africans can celebrate their African heritage. Unpretentious and homely, here you can find yourself and discover your true African spirit.
Mama Africa boasts popular meat combos served in generous portions with samp and pap, prepared mostly with game meat.
There are various choices such as Malay specialties, which can be enjoyed alongside the well-priced wine list.
Mama Africa can be found buzzing away in African festivities over lunch and dinner in Long Street.
The boldly painted exterior catches the eye, situated in the historic Bo-Kaap area with colourful murals and artwork wrapped around this old warehouse building.
Marco's African Place resides within an old converted warehouse, complete with high ceilings, spacious interior and authentic décor.
The staff and chef are hands on, cooking, greeting and welcoming with African hospitality.
The ambiance is bustling and festive, with a large mixture of sophisticated Africans, suburbanites and tourists enjoying the culture of Africa.
The menu is traditional and tasty, with colourful creations and flavourful dishes. Expect plenty game meat such as springbok, ostrich, kudu, and even crocodile tail, (enjoyed mostly by tourists).
Locals savour more traditional favourties such as tripe with onions, savoury chicken pieces with onions and peppers, or samp and beans prepared in true African style.
Visit Marco's African Place for a taste of Africa and traditional culture enjoyed alongside the live music and colourful cuisine.
The modern African ambiance creates a sophisticated dining experience at Moyo, where the colourful traditions of Africa are celebrated through traditional dishes.
Located at Eden on the Bay, the views stretch along sandy shores meeting the lapping ocean of the West Coast, and a stunning backdrop of Table Mountain and Robbin Island.
Embracing African soul food, Moyo is a sustainable dining experience in a vibrant setting that is Proudly South African.
Mzansi restaurant boast "a real African township experience and is nestled
at famous Harlem street of Langa, which was the first black township in
Cape town established in 1927. This township played a big role in the
resistance against apartheid with many protest being held here. It is also
just off the N2 highway 8 minutes drive from Cape Town international airport and
10 minutes from central Cape town.
We are open every day from morning to evening for breakfast, lunch, dinner
only by booking. The capacity of the place is 110 we take from minimum of 6.
We can take 2 private dining of groups of 50 at one time.
Listen to the African marimba band playing indigenous, pop and jazz music,
while Ace (owner) show you the township dance and in between listen to
Nomonde (co owner) telling the story about the restaurant and themselves
The band members will show you to play the instrument and we sing
together. We also offer group drum session at an extra cost of R70 pp.
Full 3 meal course buffet from R130pp Lunch or dinner.
We also cater according to the needs of the client.
Located in Church Square, Patat is fresh and clean, with bold black and deep red palates and full-length glass doors that invite the outside in.
The menu is authentic South Africa, with a fusion of Cape Malay, Dutch and Portuguese.
Choose from the sophisticated buffets or dine from the menu or daily specials.
Downstairs you can enjoy the avant-garde cabaret venue wining and dining to South African music and theatre.
The Quentin at Oakhurst restaurant and cellar is the cumulative result of a longstanding vision to host and serve superb food in a unique setting. Located on one of the original Hout Bay farms, the restaurant follows in the footsteps of generations of family food farming and cooking traditions.
Set in the upper regions of the valley, juxtaposed by two rivers, sourced on rich flood plain soils, and dwarfed by the Skoorsteenspoort escarpment; this farm sustained and nurtured the valley's residents with a bounty of meats, dairy, wine and vegetables for over 100 years.
The food offering consists of three themes under the umbrella contemporary Cape country cooking:
• Firstly, in the cooler winter months braised rabbit, wild fowl with waterblommetjies, sumptuous seafood stews and other hearty hearth-side combination pot-cooking delicacies are a feature. As we embrace the warmer summer months, we see simplified lighter dishes featuring unpretentious and under-ambiguous recipes of minimal ingredient recipes.
• Secondly, as the 'Oakhurst barn restaurant' has a large wood-fired oven, one can expect daily baking of our breads as well as roasting and baking of meats, fowl and fishes. A large cutting counter adjacent to the oven serves as a trim and portion station where one can inspect and select your desired cut of the aforementioned, as well as a choice of sublime air dried beef steaks.
• Thirdly, a small a-la-carte menu consists of a popular selection of signature dishes which serve as the mainstay of our excellence.
Our Sunday lunches feature hearty home-style roasted joints and whole meats in our cavernous oven.
Our bar stocks an ample selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments, and our walk-in working wine cellar has a choice of finer Constantiaberg and southern peninsula wines on offer.
Trading Hours:
Mondays: Not open for trade
Tuesday – Saturday: 18h00 to 23h00 (kitchen closes 21h30)
Saturday and Sunday Breakfast: 09h00 to 12h00
Sunday Lunch: 13h00 to 16h00
The Diplomatic Bar & Restaurant serves cuisine true to traditional South African foods with colonial influences. Only the freshest ingredients are used, making dishes extremely flavourful and tasty.
The restaurant boasts an open kitchen that offers guests views of the chef and the staff at work. The interior is colourful and the ambience warm and inviting.
Try proudly South African dishes like beef stew, chicken curry, lamb shank and 'pap', a porridge usually enjoyed as a side or as a base for stews. For the more adventurous, they serve 'pens', translated 'tripe' and the selection of game meat is beautifully prepared every time. A daily selection of braai (barbecue) dishes are available, adding to the authenticity and quaintness of this establishment.
The restaurant is situated in the heart of Cape Town and offers a dining experience not easily forgotten. The diplomatic Bar & Restaurant is open seven days a week from 10 am until 23 pm serving as the place to eat and socialize on any occasion.
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The Blog
Elections Are About the Future
9:33 AM, Sep 25, 2012 • By WILLIAM KRISTOL
David Winston's newly released poll, based on a survey taken September 12-14, nicely illustrates the challenges facing—and the opportunities available to—the Romney campaign. The poll (with a reasonable D+2 sample) shows a close race, with Obama up 48-46 percent. But it's worth looking at answers to three of Winston's questions in particular, because they suggest the limitations of the Romney campaign's referendum-on-the-past-four-years, pretend-Bush-didn't-exist, and stingy–with-the-details-about-the-future approach.
Winston asked, "Which is causing more problems in the economy--the economic policies of the present, or the economic policies of the past?" Forty-five percent of respondents said the policies of the present, 48 percent said the policies of the past. So the financial collapse under Bush remains a big problem for Romney. One way to deal with this problem would be to redouble efforts to blame Obama for our economic problems. That's been the Romney campaign's main approach so far. Another way ahead would be to emphasize Romney's future-oriented economic agenda, so it would be harder to claim Romney would simply mean a return to Bush, and to more fully litigate foreign policy and social issues as possible tiebreakers if the economic verdict remains inconclusive. The Romney campaign is showing some signs of moving from the first path toward the second—but so far only in a sporadic and episodic way.
To summon up the courage to abandon the referendum model, the Romney campaign might look at the answer to another question: "In thinking about where things were four years ago, are you better off, worse off, or about the same as 4 years ago?" In response to this question, 33 percent said better off, 39 percent worse off, 27 percent about the same. In other words, the simple better off/worse off question isn't conclusive by itself. This can't be simply a referendum election. Romney needs about 2 out of 5 of the voters who say their situation is "about the same." Those voters would presumably be particularly inclined to cast their votes based on judgments about the future.
Actually, a huge percentage of the electorate claim that the future is the basis of their vote. Winston asked, "Which is the more important question in deciding for whom to vote--whether you were better off than you were four years ago, or whether you believe things will get better in the future?" By 77-18 percent, voters said the future was more important to them. That number is probably a bit misleading—it's in a way politically correct to say you're voting on the future, and in any case your judgment on the future is obviously related to your judgment on the past. Still, this does suggest that a campaign that explicitly looks backward in its appeal won't play well with voters.
Which means Mitt Romney should probably stop saying, as he did yesterday in Colorado, "The American people cannot afford four more years of Barack Obama, and that's why I am going to become president of the United States!" He should say instead, "Paul Ryan and I have a pro-growth, pro-reform, pro-opportunity agenda for America—and we look forward to having the honor of carrying out that agenda over the next four years."
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These are the fabric choices for the quilt. I will be putting sashing and small blocks between the floral squares. Not sure of the color of the sashing. White is too stark. I'd love suggestions. The sashing will be a solid color.
I wish I had another block of the golden yellow, but that is all I have large enough for this quilt. The blocks are going to be 6 inch in size. They were cut at 6 1/2 inches. The sashing will be cut at 1 1/2 inches. The same with the small blocks.
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Love it. Great to have Hawaii dreams on a cold night
Oh my stars, those are GORGEOUS fabrics!! One more beautiful than the next.
How about black sashing? It would make those colors pop. Kona now makes a honeybun (1 1/2" wide) in black, and while rather expensive it would save a lot of cutting.
This is going to sparkle! How about (pale) blue sashing? So the squares look like they're floating in the sky or on water.
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How fun!! I like blue also..or else the shade of yellow in the middle of some of the flowers...that would tie all the yellows together and make it less noticeable that you only have the one brite yellow square....
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I think a dark green would be nice. Like a tropic forest, and it would still make the colors pop.
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Jan, I am so glad to see you posting, I missed you.
Thank you so much....Arm and shoulder are mostly healed and I finally think I've got this retirement thing figured out in my mind....I just bought two new quilt books and made another trip to the quilt shop...Mug rugs in the machine....
YAY! It looks FABULOUS!!!
For sashing, you have to decide of you want a BOLD contrast, then it would need to be a dark fabric. Like the deep green suggestion.
I would also suggest black, because NOTHING sets off colors more gorgeously than black. What I love the most about it is it does not compete with your colors, it just enhances them. I was real hesitant to use black on my bug quilt borders, but as SOON as I put the fabrics on it, I knew it was the perfect choice.
I love yellow, so black with yellow cornerstones would be my #1 pick.
Or you can go soft and subtle. I think the beige-ey tannish rug under it shows the colors very well. How about beige with a black cornerstone?
I like the pale yellow idea, it warms the cooler blues and pulls the softer hues forward. Think tropical breezes!
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News: Dum Dum Girls Announce Australian Dec/Jan Tour
The Dum Dum Girls have announced tour dates alongside appearances at Peats Ridge and Pyramid Rock over the New Year.
Both Sydney and Melbourne will see the babin' quartet swoon crowds with their branded prom-rock vibes and striking style/looks.
The four lovely ladies have recently gathered international attention and warming reviews for their sophomore album 'Only In Dreams' from Pitchfork, The Gaurdian, NME, SPIN and more.
Watch: Dum Dum Girls – "Bedroom Eyes"
Not one to miss!
Tour Dates
Sydney – Dec 29th-1st Jan, Peats Ridge Festival
Melbourne – Dec 29th-1st Jan, Pyramid Rock Festival
Sydney – Jan 2nd, Oxford Art Factory – Buy Tickets
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'Only In Dreams' is out now on Sub Pop
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- The oil company behind the largest offshore oil spill in U.S. history can once again perform work for the federal government.
Under an agreement reached Thursday with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, more than two dozen BP entities and its Houston-based oil production and exploration arm can secure new government contracts.
The company had been suspended from performing any new government work since November 2012, after BP agreed to plead guilty and to pay a $4.5 billion fine for criminal charges involving the death of 11 workers and lying to Congress about how much oil was spilling into the Gulf of Mexico.
The temporary ban barred the oil company for 16 months from leasing more offshore oil and gas properties and renewing fuel contracts with the U.S. military. The decision comes just before the Department of Interior will offer more than 40 million acres for oil and gas exploration and development in the Gulf of Mexico in March lease sales.
For five years, BP will have to abide by a series of ethics, safety and other requirements. An independent auditor will also verify its compliance with the deal.
The company also agreed Thursday to drop its lawsuit challenging the suspension.
"Today's agreement will allow America's largest energy investor to compete again for federal contracts and leases," said John Minge, chairman and president of BP America, Inc., in a statement.
The new chair of the Senate Energy Committee, Sen. Mary Landrieu, praised the agreement.
"BP has rightly been held responsible in a court of law and should continue to make whole the individuals and businesses that were impacted by the oil spill, but barring them from entering new contracts on top of that amounted to double jeopardy and set a terrible precedent that I hope will not be repeated," said Landrieu, D-La. "The good news is that BP will now be able to participate in next week's lease sale that will bring much-needed revenue to Louisiana and other oil-producing states along the Gulf Coast."
Tyson Slocum, director of Public Citizen's Energy Program, criticized the move for letting BP "off the hook." The company "has failed to prove that it is a responsible contractor deserving of lucrative taxpayer deals," he said.
The April 2010 spill occurred after BP's Macondo well blew out, causing the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig to explode, killing 11 workers. Millions of gallons of oil spewed into the Gulf, with crude soiling shoreline and beaches from Louisiana to Florida.
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For longer trips, the vehicle would switch to a standard hybrid mode once the battery has been depleted to a certain point, saving fuel the same way today's hybrids do. This includes using energy recaptured from braking, turning off the engine when the vehicle stops, and allowing the gasoline engine to run at a more constant and efficient speed. Incorporating existing technologies–such as six-speed rather than four-speed automatic transmissions, and turning off fuel to pistons that aren't needed–could further improve fuel efficiency. Indeed, Mark says these technologies alone, even without hybrid technology, could improve average fuel economy by 10 miles per gallon–enough to replace all the oil we import from the Middle East. Using ethanol rather than gasoline could further decrease gasoline consumption.
These fuel savings would only be the beginning, many experts say. As battery technology improves, and if plug-in hybrids are successful, the high-volume production of batteries could lower their price. This would make it affordable to increase battery-pack size in successive generations and rely even less on gasoline. Eventually, the internal combustion engine could be made smaller and be used exclusively to recharge the batteries on long trips in a configuration called a "series" hybrid. "As time goes on, we may look at even more electrification of the vehicle, including solutions that use fuel cells," says Peter Savagian, director of hybrid power-train systems at GM. At some point, the internal combustion engine could be replaced entirely by large electric motors and battery packs, or by hydrogen fuel cells.
But plug-in hybrids still face challenges. Their environmental benefits will depend on the source of electricity used to charge the batteries. In areas powered primarily by coal, a plug-in might not be better for the environment than a good hybrid, says Nicholas Twork, a spokesman for Ford. Penney says that plug-ins will typically be better, however, since other areas in the United States rely on cleaner sources of electricity.
What's more, Penney says, "if millions of these things were produced 20 years from now, it would really enable renewable energies like wind to take off." Wind power requires ways of storing energy generated when demand for electricity is low, he says. The cost of the storage makes it hard for wind to compete with other sources of electricity. Millions of plug-in vehicles charging at night would essentially provide free storage.
But right now the biggest challenge to plug-in hybrids is the battery technology. First, batteries are expensive. Several companies sell kits for converting existing hybrids to plug-ins with larger battery packs, and these can add $10,000 to the price of a car (see "Plug-In Hybrids Are on the Way"). The plug-in hybrid application will also be much more demanding on batteries than ordinary hybrids are. In a car such as the Toyota Prius, the battery stays at about a 50 percent state of charge, and this varies only a few percent as it absorbs power from regenerative breaking and delivers it in short bursts to augment the gas engine. With plug-ins, batteries will be charged up to at least 95 percent and then deeply discharged during the first 20 miles of driving before settling into an ordinary hybrid mode. Such deep discharging typically decreases battery life. Automakers want batteries that can last 10 years or so even under these conditions so that consumers won't need to buy new battery packs a few years into owning a vehicle.
Automakers' newfound interest in plug-in hybrids is due in part to promising new battery technologies that could be less expensive and have longer lifetimes, and in part to their being safer than the lithium-ion batteries used in laptops today (see "Safer Lithium-Ion Batteries"). "We're encouraged by the improvements in the technology represented by hybrid batteries today," Savagian says. "And we're encouraged that there are many companies pursuing different formulas for them. But we want to give them cause to continue to press forward."


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In the hands of some novelists this would be just another dysfunctional relationship based on booze. Kevin Canty makes it gut-wrenchingly real, like the best of the blues, which Winslow loves and Erika can't stand. During a semester break, they take off in Winslow's Lincoln Town Car, the last relic of a past life and go south. Canty is a master at showing us the landscape, exterior and interior. Whether he is rhapsodizing about fly fishing--and these are the best lines about that since A River Runs Through It--or describing a hangover, a regret, a lost opportunity, he brings the moment to life: its beauty, ridiculousness, and poignancy. --Valerie Ryan
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Issue Preview: December 2013 w/Todd James, Alex Prager, Eric White + MoreJuxtapoz // Tuesday, November 05, 2013
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Cannonball Press Presents "PRINTS GONE WILD 2013!"Juxtapoz // Tuesday, November 05, 2013
A good tradition being celebrated in Brooklyn this week. Cannonball Press, featured in our print edition in the past and purveyors of screenprints from their studio in Brooklyn, are holding the 7th annual "Prints Gone Wild" celebration, assembling "an extraordinary menagerie of graphic artists under one roof who will be present displaying and selling their prints for $50 or less for one night only on November 8th at LITTLEFIELD NYC."
Hush "Fatales" @ The Outsiders, LondonJuxtapoz // Tuesday, November 05, 2013
From the Outsiders: Lauded worldwide for his passionate canvases and murals, Fatales sees HUSH's work evolving beyond his trademark portrayals of Japanese subjects. While the manga-influenced Nipponettes that made his name will still feature, Fatales also includes portraits of modern-day European seductresses. our friend, Butterfly, made it to the opening of Hush's London solo show this past weekend...
Insa's Animated GifsJuxtapoz // Tuesday, November 05, 2013
We were all to happy hear from longtime Juxtapoz friend and art legend INSA, who has been traveling the world creating incredible animated GIFs. Capturing these massive murals frame by frame, INSA creates these captivating animations and we just can't get enough of them. Bridging the gap between public art and the Internet seems like an impossible challenge, but INSA is on it. See these GIF's in all their Internet glory after the jump.
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We just came across the figurative oil paintings of Oslo, Norway-based self-taught artist Henrik Aarrestad Uldalen, who creates these beautiful paintings of subjects caught in dreamlike moments of flying, floating, or swimming.
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Photographs by Matthew StoneJuxtapoz // Tuesday, November 05, 2013
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Ball Point Pen Extract Paintings by Shane McAdamsJuxtapoz // Tuesday, November 05, 2013
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Dothan "Newcomers Club" members have come together to give back to local charities in the Wiregrass.
The group fundraised over the past year to donate to the community. Spay and Neuter, Child Advocacy, The Miracle Field, Botanical Gardens and the Food Bank's Brown Bag Program were presented with this year's five checks. Olivia deBelle-Byrd was today's guest speaker. She is a Panama City author who wrote the book "Miss Hildreth Wore Brown".
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"Canada is appalled by reports that more than 200 Syrians have been brutally murdered in the city of Tremseh near Hama. The use of artillery, tanks and helicopters by Syrian security forces, confirmed by the United Nations Supervision Mission in Syria, is evidence of the barbarity of this regime.
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Fort Collins is renowned for its craft beer scene. However, a pair of Fort Collins' distillers are looking to add whiskey to the list of high-quality beverages made here.
David Monahan and Jamison Gulden are in the process of opening Fort Collins' first distillery called Feisty Spirits at 1708 E. Lincoln Ave.
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James Lahman, of
Loggerheads of Bradenton, makes a presentation
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BRADENTON – Four groups hoping to land a five-year contract to operate concessions at the public beaches made presentations to a committee of Manatee County officials last week.
Committee members are Cindy Turner, director of the parks and recreation department; Melissa Assha, contract and buying manager; Elliott Falcione, of the convention and visitor's bureau; and Mike Whelan, of the parks and recreation department.
Manatee Public Beach has four bidders – Café on the Beach/P.S. Beach Associates; Blue Wave, a division of Sunrise Sunset Concessions; United Park Services; and Loggerheads LLC at Holmes Beach. For Coquina Beach, there are three – all of the above with the exception of Café on the Beach/P.S. Beach Associates.
At Manatee Beach the approved bidder would be taking over or continuing the operation of the concession stand, but at Coquina Beach, a new concession stand will be built in the same footprint as the current one. The county will provide the shell and the bidder will finish the inside.
Last week, bidders made presentations, which are given in order of their appearance.
United Park Service
This company headquartered in Tampa provides concessions at Fort De Soto Park in Pinellas County.
Plans for Manatee Beach include making the back the front with a wall mural, new awnings, white trim and the addition of an ice cream window and a beverage hut, president Alan Kahana said. The group also proposes to make over the dining area with a Key West color combo, foliage, new furniture and historic photos.
Bike and ocean kayak rentals are also planned, and the group has proposed numerous special events. Kahana said people like the existing menu, and they propose a similar one with the addition of tropical fare, drinks and ice cream flavors.
The company partners with Nature's Academy, which provides environmental, educational and supplemental school programs and plans to provide a program here. The non-profit group is based in Manatee County.
"Our mission is to get local folks outdoors to learn about the environment," Dana Lawson, of Nature's Academy, explained, adding that Leffis Key and Coquina Beach would be ideal for this program.
Kahana said he expects 12 percent profitability at this beach and is offering a percentage of profits to the county. He said it could expect $340,000 to $400,000 the first year.
"We are committed to being in the beach concession business," Kahana said in closing. "It is in line with what we do for a living. Our passion is to come here and spend the next 20 years."
At Coquina, the company would install a 400-square-foot gift shop. Roaming carts would offer drinks, lotion, snacks, etc. to beachgoers, and rentals would include kayaks, bicycles and scooters.
The menu would feature an all you can eat buffet on Friday night, but breakfast is questionable due to the distance from motels, partner Mark Enoch said. Limited food service would be provided from a temporary trailer during construction.
Kahana proposed a small eco-lodge, with 10 to 12 RV-style units that can be removed if a storm threatens, or five-star tents with a canvas structure, wooden floor and furniture.
Kahana offered 10 percent on the first $1 million and 12 percent on anything above that. He said the company would take Manatee Beach by itself, but would not take Coquina Beach unless it got Manatee.
James Lahman, of Loggerheads of Bradenton, said his experience is in the restaurant business, while partners Robert and Sarah Kline have 10 years experience with concessions. Another partner is Henry O'Malley.
Their vision for Manatee Beach includes painting the building a salmon color, adding foliage, stuccoing over the brick and adding tiki totem poles and lighting, life-sized turtle figures throughout the property and thatched roofs on the concession tables.
They plan to gut the pancake house and make it a tropical food bar, but keep the pancakes on a breakfast buffet inside. There would be themed dinner buffets and signature items added to the menu. Eight to 10 servers would alleviate the bottleneck at the window.
Lahman said they plan to offer rentals of umbrellas, chairs, cabanas and ocean kayaks and Fun and Sun Parasail would provide a shuttle to its location. A second phase of improvements would include a children's water park by the playground.
The group plans extensive promotions for events and every event will include a T-shirt from their line of Loggerwear, which will be offered in the gift shop.
Lahman said the first year, the county would get $214,000 plus 4 percent of both alcohol sales and the total gross after taxes.
"There's so much more we feel we can do," Lahman said. "We're a family owned company, and we live in Manatee County. We want to operate in our back yard and give new energy and life to this place."
At Coquina Beach, Lahman said they would use the same color scheme, with cobblestones, thatched roofs, tiki totems and new tables and chairs. Adjacent to the playground they would install a wrecked pirate ship as an additional play area.
Food and service would be the same as at Manatee, except they would not have the breakfast or dinner buffets. Limited food service will be provided from a temporary trailer during construction.
Promotions and events would be the same as Manatee. They proposed a summer camp, which would be called Hatchlings, for youths at both beaches.
They offered a base rent of $14,000 with 6 percent of total gross sales. The said they would prefer both concessions, but would take either.
Café on the Beach
Café on the Beach/P.S. Beach Associates has operated both beach concessions since 1992 and the Beach Shop, a gift shop, since 1989. Tom Vayias and John Menihtas, of Café on the Beach, lease the concessions from Dee Percifield Schaefer and her husband, Gene, of P.S. Beach Associates.
Vayias said they felt that the county should dictate the improvements, but they plan to beautify the appearance of the facility by adding eco-friendly lighting, decorative pavers, planters with tropical foliage and a metal roof; extending the patio; renovating the pancake house; painting and replacing the awnings and installing a new sign.
They plan to continue with rentals of beach chairs and umbrellas, but don't plan to bring in bicycles, scooters and kayaks due to safety issues. They host a number of special events and would be amenable to adding more.
The Schaefers said they plan to operate the gift shop for another five years and after that, Vayias said the restaurant could be expanded into half the gift shop area if the parking is adequate.
They are the only group offering a monthly rental fee with no profit sharing, which will guarantee the county a certain amount each month whether its the slow or busy season. He pointed out that there would be no interruption of service or closure for renovations.
"We've been making a presentation to the county for seven years," Vayias said. "I'm a hands on operator and take pride in the restaurant. We're excited about the opportunity to continue to operate the concession."
They did not offer a bid on Coquina Beach.
Blue Wave/Sunrise
Sunset Concessions
This company is headquartered in Nokomis and has concession contracts at Siesta Key and Lido beaches, Snook Haven in Venice and the Manatee County and Buffalo Creek golf courses.
President Peder Jansson said he would create a Key West look with colors, canopies, plants and trees, new signage and a mural across the rear of the building and enhance the playground.
For the food service, he would offer table service, an alcohol dispensing station and eliminate half the gift shop to install an ice cream parlor. All food service materials would be biodegradable. He would replace kitchen equipment and reduce the size of the kitchen to add more storage and shelving.
The company's plans include a hair wrap stand and a Beach Ambassadors program using retired people to man information booths. Jansson said at Siesta Beach the county offers a Beach University, which could be explored here.
Rentals would include bicycles, chairs, volleyballs and the like and Jansson would bring in Adirondack chairs for beachgoers. Special events would include volleyball games, sandcastle contests and inviting local high school bands to play.
"I would add character and charisma," Jansson said. "It has no flavor and looks like a warehouse."
At Coquina Beach, partner Bob Pepe said they see two visions – a beach for families with sandcastle contests, events and water fitness activities for kids and a community gathering place for weddings, class reunions and parties.
Dave Cook, of Wheel Fun Rentals, proposed an ambitious rental program from surreys to kayaks on the beach side. On the bay side he said he could offer eco tours with kayaks, jon boats, paddleboats and fishing equipment.
Jansson said he plans to use pastel colors on the concession stand and bring in Adirondack chairs for beachgoers. Limited food service would be provided from a temporary trailer during construction.
For rent, Jansson offered 8 percent for the first five years and would negotiate after that. He said he would take either or both concessions.
The committee plans to meet to discuss the presentations and make a recommendation to County Administrator Ed Hunzeker, who will take it to county commissioners.