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▲Picture of Gangnam Trolleybus •Photo Credit: Gangnam-gu Office
Gangnam-gu Office will soon begin operating a special trolleybus created for its Gangnam Tour, for the first time in Korea.
Equipped with 16 wide and comfortable seats as well as WiFi service, the bus has a video on demand system in Korean, English, Japanese and Chinese for each passenger. Departing from Gangnam's Tourist Information Center, the trolleybus will travel through Apgujeong Rodeo Street, Bongeunsa Temple, Sinsadong Garosu-gil Road and other tourist spots in Gangnam.
Trolleybus tours will begin on December 24, 2013. Bus fare is 12,000 won for adults, 10,000 won for teens and 6,000 won for kids for a one-day pass. Domestic and international credit cards will be accepted forms of payment, in addition to cash payments in U.S. dollars, Japanese yen, and Chinese yuan.
Please contact Gangnam TIC's city tour information desk (+82-2-3448-5519) for further inquiries.
Courtesy of Gangnam-gu Office
※The trolleybus course has not yet been finalized. Please verify the route on the tour homepage or by calling the information desk after December 23.
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Maintenance of Rope
Like every item on a rigging system, ropes have to be maintained in order for them to retain their strength and function properly. Taking the proper precautions while using and performing regular maintenance on your ropes will keep them working for a long time.
1. Uncoiling Rope
New rope in a full coil is stiff and has a tendecy to stay curled. The proper way to uncoil it is to lay the coil down on its side so the inside end is down near the floor. Begin uncoiling the rope from the inside end, turning it in your hand to remove the excess twist. This method will keep the rope from tangling and kinking.
2. Coiling Rope
When you are finished working with a rope, coil it properly. Never coil a twisted rope over your hand and elbow, as this will put excess twist in the rope and cause kinking. Right-lay rope should be coiled clockwise, or "with the sun".
Care should be taken to remove all excess twist. Do this by turning the rope as it is being coiled. If the rope is properly coiled and in balance, no twisting or kinking of individual coils should occur. Rope can be coiled over an open hand, on a pin of the pin rail, or if too long and heavy, flat on the floor. When coiling a rope on the floor, be sure that the top coils do not get larger and fall around the bottom coils. This will cause kinking and tangles the next time you use the rope.
3. Storing Rope
On a fly floor, rope should be dressed or properly coiled and hung on a belaying pin. Do not leave it lying around on the floor. It will pick up dirt and is dangerous for people to walk on.
Sometimes, rope is stored near or on the grid because spot lines must be rigged from there. Provide some method to hang the rope, preferably on wood pegs, so that air can circulate freely through it. Natural-fiber rope absorbs moisture from the air. If it is hung on a metal peg or on a metal surface, the metal can oxidize and hasten the deterioration of the rope.
4. Keeping Rope Clean
Grit and dirt work into the fibers of the rope and break them through abrasion. Dust absorbs the dressing put on the rope during manufacturing and dries the rope out, thus shortening life. When a rope gets dirty, wash it in clear water. Pass it through a tub of water, and swish it around until the dirt comes out, or hose it off. A mild dishwashing detergent can be used but should be thoroughly rinsed out.
5. Drying Rope Properly after Wetting
Because Manila (Manila Rope is a type of rope made from manila hemp) is an organic substance, it will rot or mildew if stored wet. Hang it loosely where dry air can circulate, and dry it thoroughly. Inspect the rope for dryness by untwisting it a bit and touching and smelling the fibers. Wet Manila Rope has a distinctive odor. Polyester will not rot, but it still needs to thoroughly dry after wetting.
6. Protecting Rope from Chemicals
Acidic and alkaline substances will harm Manila fibers. Grease and oil destroy the fiber friction that holds rope together. Paint solvent dries out rope. Polyester rope is not as affected by harsh chemicals. Nevertheless, keep all rope away from chemicals.
7. Avoiding Rope Overload
Once a rope is stressed beyond its elastic limit, it loses its original strength. Use the right size rope for the job at hand. If it is overstressed, take it out of service, and destroy it. Note: if you throw away a rope, cut it up. If someone uses your cast-off rope for load-bearing or life-line applications, and it fails, you could be liable. Always cut up old rope before throwing it away.
8. Avoiding Sharp Bends and Small Sheaves
A rope tied around a sharp corner of a heavy load can be strained at that point, which will permanently weaken the rope. Pad all sharp corners. When a rope passes around a sheave, the rope bends as it moves. Be sure that the pulley has a large enough diameter so that the rope will not be severely strained. Maintain a minimum ratio of sheave diameter to rope diameter (D/d ratio) of 8:1.
9. Avoiding Abrasion
Do not drag rope over rough surfaces. Doing so will cause unnecessary wear. Sheaves or pulleys must be grooved for the size rope being used. If the groove is too small, the friction on the rope will cause it to wear and weaken. Be sure that blocks are aligned so that the rope does not rub on side plates.
10. Avoiding Shock Load
Jerking a rope or suddenly dropping a load (such as when a fouled piece of rigging falls free) can easily break a rope. One of the reasons that the safe working load is much less than the breaking strength of a rope is to allow for this possibility. The greater the shock load, the easier it is to break the rope. If a rope is subjected to a severe shock load, it may be stressed beyond its elastic limit. If a rope has been shock loaded, take it out of service, and destroy it.
11. Adjusting Rope for Humidity
Humidity affects Manila rope. As the humidity increases, the fibers absorb the moisture from the air and swell. The rope gets thicker and shorter. As the humidity drops, the rope dries out, the fibers shrink in diameter, and the rope gets longer. In environments with significant changes in humidity, such as theatres with intermittent air-conditioning or outdoors, multiple-line hemp sets must be trimmed before every performance. Because the lines are different lengths on multiple-line sets, they will not shrink or expand evenly. A hanging drop that is level at low humidity will get high on the long side as the humidity increases. In this case, the load is free to move, and no damage will be done to the rope.
In some instances, where the load can not move, such as a guy rope, permanent damage to the rope may occur owing to shrinkage caused by dampness. The rope can get stretched past its elastic limit and lose some of its tensile strength. In such cases, it is important to remember to slack off the tension on the rope as it contracts. Polyester rope is not affected by humidity and therefore needs no adjustment.
12. Inspecting Rope
Using the rope until it breaks is irresponsible. As you use it, be aware of it. Look at it; feel it! If something does not feel or look right, replace it, rather than take a chance. Visually inspect all rigging rope over its complete length on a regular basis. This is best accomplished by unrigging it and inspecting the entire length by hand and eye.
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Bedford is headed to Battle Creek this weekend with one goal in mind: to come back with a state wrestling title.
The Mules are tired of accepting less than the best.
Bedford has not been on top since 2001.
"Yeah, that's a good way of putting it — too long," said Bedford coach Kevin Vogel said.
Bedford has a pair of runner-up finishes since 2001 and a number of close calls like last year when the Mules tied Hartland in the quarterfinals but lost on criteria.
"It has been our goal since Day 1," Vogel said of winning the state title. "Last year we went to the state tournament and tied Hartland. This time we want to move on and get to that next match."
The team begins its journey with quarterfinal matches Friday. All the action will take place at the Kellogg Arena.
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Bedford (26-2) is the No. 4 seed. That pits the Mules against 23-11 Rochester in a 3:15 p.m. quarterfinal match Friday.
"We saw them earlier this season," Vogel said. "It was a close match. It might have been three points. They are a good, solid team. We can't overlook them."
Vogel says all of his wrestlers will have to be ready for that match.
"We need to win the matches we're supposed to win," he said. "We can't give up any matches that we're supposed to win and we have to focus on bonus points. Any time there are bonus points to get, we've got to get them."
Looming in Saturday's 9:30 a.m. semifinals is top-ranked Detroit Catholic Central (22-3).
Bedford went to the Detroit CC tournament in early January and fell 39-21 to the Shamrocks. Vogel believes his team can do better if they get a rematch.
"That's not something that can't be changed," he said, referring to the earlier meeting. "Our heavyweight went two overtimes, we had two 6-4 losses and a few guys got pinned. If those guys stay off their backs, it makes a big difference."
Who does Vogel expect to reach Saturday's 4 p.m. finals from the other side of the bracket?
"Davison or Hartland," he said. "Both of them are real solid."
Bedford heads into weekend with its top lineup.
"Everyone is healthy right now," he said.
And the Mules are confident.
"I feel the guys are really wrestling their best right now," he said. "We're using conditioning in our matches. Guys are stepping up. We've beaten some guys who are better than us. That is conditioning. We're getting people tired."
The Bedford wrestlers can't wait to get to Battle Creek.
"They are excited about the challenge in front of them," Vogel said.
Dundee is also looking to bring a team title back to Monroe County.


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Grace Lutheran Drama Ministry, together with the Winchester Community Theater, is presenting "A Christmas Carol - The Musical" at the Winchester Elementary School, 5270 Ann Street. Performances are on Friday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m., and Sunday, Dec.8, at 2 p.m. The cost for these shows is $6. On Saturday evening, Dec. 7, a dinner show will begin at 6:30 p.m. The cost for the dinner show is $25. These performances include an orchestra and a full cast of characters. More information is available at (920)836-2382 (weekdays) or (920) 594-2015 (evenings).


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IBM's Watson supercomputer - known for winning US quiz show Jeopardy! - has been re-programmed to help scientific research by analysing big data in the cloud.
Watson Discovery Advisor is able to analyse data at a much faster rate than scientists, reducing the time needed to test scientific hypotheses and theories.
Previously, the manual work involved in such efforts could mean scientists were working for days or months in order to test theories.
The technology has already been harnessed by life sciences institute, the Baylor College of Medicine, to perform research into p53, a protein related to many cancers.
The results - which have been peer reviewed in order to confirm their accuracy - already suggest that IBM Watson could have a big role to play in scientific research in the future.
"On average, a scientist might read between one and five research papers on a good day," said Dr Olivier Lichtarge, the principal investigator and professor of molecular and human genetics, biochemistry and molecular biology at Baylor College of Medicine.
"To put this into perspective with p53, there are over 70,000 papers published on this protein. Even if I'm reading five papers a day, it could take me nearly 38 years to completely understand all of the research already available today on this protein," he continued.
"Watson has demonstrated the potential to accelerate the rate and the quality of breakthrough discoveries," Lichtarge added.
Mike Rhodin, senior vice president of IBM Watson Group, also welcomed the use of the supercomputer to perform cloud based big data research.
"We're entering an extraordinary age of data-driven discovery. Today's announcement is a natural extension of Watson's cognitive computing capability," he said.
"We're empowering researchers with a powerful tool which will help increase the impact of investments organisations make in R&D, leading to significant breakthroughs," said Rhodin.


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Issaquah Community Network supports Take Back Initiative
April 23, 2013
The Issaquah Community Network and Drug Free Community Coalition are supporting the National Take Back Initiative from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 27.
About 18,000 people a year overdose on prescription drugs, which includes young people in the Issaquah School District area, said Judy Brewer, chairwoman of the Issaquah Community Network.
The initiative, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration, urges adults to clear unused or leftover prescription drugs from homes and drop them safely and securely at local police stations. Learn more at www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal, which also provides a list of local drop-off centers.


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There's no evidence of any extraterrestrial life and "no credible information to suggest that any evidence is being hidden from the public's eye."
And there you have it, straight from the White House's mouth, so to speak. UFO aficionados, skeptics and believers alike have waited patiently since September to see how the Obama administration would respond to two petitions under the new "We the People" program.
According to the official response written and released Friday evening by Phil Larson at the White House Office of Science & Technology Policy, while the government is saying it has "no evidence that any life exists outside our planet, or that an extraterrestrial presence has contacted or engaged any member of the human race," the door is still open to the possibility and search efforts "of life outside our planet."
And those efforts include the ongoing Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence -- or SETI -- which uses ground-based telescopes to try and tune in to signals from another world.
Larson's response also mentions the Kepler spacecraft in Earth's orbit, searching for Earth-like planets, and the upcoming Mars Science Laboratory, a car-size vehicle that will explore the geology of the red planet to look for any of the building blocks of life.
Undoubtedly, the minions who believe that Earth has already been visited by at least one race of extraterrestrials -- citing photographic, film, video tape, radar returns and landing traces as evidence -- will surely be disappointed with the White House's "no evidence" stance.
Steven Bassett, who penned the first alien disclosure petition in September, isn't satisfied with the White House response and has announced on his Paradigm Research Group site his intention of filing another petition.
"The [White House] response was unacceptable. Much feedback is likely. PRG will begin to pre-promote a new petition relevant to the Disclosure process ... and will continue to keep the Disclosure issue front and center within this attempt at participatory democracy by the Obama administration," Bassett wrote.
If someone, like Bassett, isn't happy with the response given by the Obama administration, he or she can turn right around and file a new petition with no restrictions.
"There's no reason someone couldn't submit a second petition," White House spokesman Matt Lehrich told The Huffington Post in an e-mail Monday. "If it crosses the threshold [of 25,000 signatures], it will get a response. Obviously, if the petition is very similar, it may garner a similar response."
Any backlash to the White House ET response will most likely come from people and organizations who will point to the thousands of pages of previously classified government documents about UFOs -- many of which clearly indicate that some UFO encounters with military forces and airline pilots in the past were considered so important that they weren't disclosed to the public.
Of course, anything in the sky that can't be identified is a UFO. Experts, government officials and military personnel have often been unable to explain away sightings. That doesn't prove the existence of ETs, but it convinces many that we are not alone in the universe.
This is a composite image of how three alleged UFOs maneuvered about in the sky over Melbourne, Australia, in early February, 2013. The final verdict isn't in yet on whether they're birds, aircraft, balloons, bugs or something truly unidentified.
These candle-lit Chinese lanterns can rise high into the sky and are often mistaken for UFOs.
On Dec. 20, 2012, a bright, circular object (pictured at the top of this composite image) was videotaped exploding in the skies above Sacramento, Calif. It wasn't immediately identified, resulting in speculation that it was either an alien spacecraft, military top secret weapon, runaway planet, North Korean satellite, among others. Within a short period of time, it became apparent that this was a weather balloon. The bottom part of this image shows such a balloon as it ascended over Tampa Bay, Fla., on July 2, 2012, and exploded in an identical manner as the Sacramento object, probably much to the dismay of all true ET believers out there.
This is a composite of images shot by two eyewitnesses of a boomerang-shaped UFO they reported seeing over their Burbank, Calif., home on Oct. 5, 2012. Mutual UFO Network photo/video analyst Marc Dantonio concluded the object was likely "a balloon, floating on the wind that has collapsed in half."
This four-image series of lights in the sky was recorded over Warren, Mich., on Jan. 10, 2013. The lights were seen changing into several patterns. The most logical explanation for these types of UFOs is a series of balloons or lanterns.
This composite image shows four different times that alleged UFO were photographed above Earth by either space shuttles or the International Space Station. The big question is whether or not they are truly unidentified objects or if they are more likely reflections from spacecraft windows, meteors or fast-moving spacecraft-generated debris.
What appear to be pink-red UFOs are actually lens flares from the Google Earth street view camera as it snapped images in Texas (left) and New Mexico (right).
These two flying saucer-shaped, pink-colored lens flares were created by the Google Maps camera as it drove through locations in Sedona, Ariz. (left) and Flagstaff, Ariz. (right). The images were snapped in April 2009. Submitted to HuffPost by trenna.
This skybound lens flare was created by a Google Maps camera in June 2008 over Whiteriver, Ariz. Submitted to Huffington Post by Cheryl Weeks.
This very Earthbound lens flare was created by a Google Maps camera in November 2007 at Gulfport, Miss. Submitted to Huffington Post by Jenni Parker.
This seemingly grounded lens flare was created by a Google Maps camera in January 2008 at Eureka Springs, Ark. Submitted to Huffington Post by SE.
This lens flare appears to be following a car. The Google Maps image was created in October 2008 at Escanaba, Mich. Submitted to Huffington Post by Mary Robinson.
On the night of Sept. 28, 2012, a group of strange-looking lights appeared in the sky near Cincinnati, Ohio. First there was one, then, two, then three lights, slowly descending. It turns out, however, that these lights were originating from a group of skydivers performing a pyrotechnics jump at the La Salle High School homecoming event.
Some UFO sightings may be due to a natural phenomenon known as sprites, like this one shown from 2006. "Lightning from [a] thunderstorm excites the electric field above, producing a flash of light called a sprite," said geophysicist Colin Price.
Clouds: Saucer-shaped or "lenticular" clouds that form at high altitudes have been confused with UFOs.
Blimps or advertising balloons: These can look like flying saucers from some angles, especially at night.
On June 19th the Swedish-based diving company Ocean Explorer discovered something they've never quite seen before. They were exploring in the Baltic Sea between Sweden and Finland looking for sunken treasures when a very unusual image suddenly appeared on the sonar. A 197 feet diameter cylinder shaped object was discovered at the depth of approximately 275 feet which resembles the Millennium Falcon from the movie Star Wars.
An image released on June 15, 2012, shows a close-up view of the unidentified object sitting on the bottom of the Baltic Sea.
Close-up of rock bed that forms the Baltic Sea UFO, which still mystifies researchers.
One of several odd stone circle formations, sitting on top of the unidentified object at the bottom of the Baltic Sea.
A circular UFO hovers above the Neumayer-Station III research facility in Antarctica on Aug. 10, 2012. Theories ranging from a simple weather balloon to a more elaborate ship from another planet have run the Internet gamut. The next slide shows a closeup of the object.
This is a closeup of the UFO from the previous slide. No official explanation has been offered about the object.
Pictured is a quad copter -- a deliberately manufactured UFO created by special effects wizard Marc Dantonio for a National Geographic special, "The Truth Behind: UFOs," which aired in December 2011. On the left is what the small device looks like resting on the ground, measuring 4 feet in circumference. At right, is how it appeared behind a tree in the night sky.
In February of 2012, this fireball was captured by a Texas police chief's A dashboard camera. F.A.A. say this was probably a meteor, falling to Earth. .
Meteors: Space debris can create a spectacular light show when it burns through the Earth's atmosphere, and sometimes reported as UFOs.
Civilian or military aircraft: Planes can look mysterious at night or in certain light conditions, thus confusing an observer.


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Editor's Note: The following message to members of the General Assembly appeared in an ad in the March 29 issue.
A year ago, the Medical Marijuana Enforcement Division (MMED) announced that without additional funding it would be forced to lay off most of its staff. In response, my organization, the Medical Marijuana Industry Group, led the effort to pass an emergency funding bill, HB 1358, that passed the House but died in the Senate. The recently published MMED audit is the direct result of this inaction.


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25 April 2008
Yet another wish for disposable income....sigh....
BlogHer 08 is in San Francisco (driving distance! Woot!), and I would really like to go, at least to the Saturday session. I have to "discover" at least an extra $200+ in my budget however, which I suspect will be tricky.
This is your chance to either convince me to go, or convince me to stay.
If I do scrape together some moneys, or maybe repurpose my stimulus package, Julia, I can spend the night in your wee little condo yes (There is no possibility of me ALSO affording the hotel room, unfortunately)? We can celebrate your birthday a week early, since I'll be at my cousin's wedding the following weekend.
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Apparently Amber is dying to give me money. If anyone else is NOT suffering from the U.S. economic downturn, is desperately wishing to sponsor my writing/blogging endeavors, and would like to give me money to go to BlogHer '08, my paypal is grace134 at yahoo dot com. If I don't go I'll give it back, but honestly I'd probably be so flattered to receive $5 that I'd put the rest on credit anyways. Plus I'll write you an ode.
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you should either volunteer to get a discounted or free entrance or raise funds via your blog!!ReplyDelete
Yes, perhaps all seven of you will come together in the interest of promoting my writing desires :)ReplyDelete
Well, it's worth a shot anyways. If you're desperately trying to spend your money and you think that I'm awesome, my paypal address is grace134 at yahoo dot com
I will write you a sonnet. Or a haiku. But I'll try for a sonnet.
- Lady JayApril 28, 2008 at 1:42 AM
hey, im trying to anonomously contribute to your paypal and am getting NOWHERE. If you email me idiot proof instructions on how to use my credit card on the tinternet then I will wave the sonnet and require only a limerick.ReplyDelete
done. where's my haiku?ReplyDelete
Amber, you're too good for a haiku, you need the sonnet.ReplyDelete
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Forum Roundup: Bugs Apple should fix for Yosemite
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bugs Apple should fix for Yosemite
This week has been rather quiet in the MacNN forums, however members continue to discuss and debate a wide range of topics. Earlier this week, Mac Elite "And.reg" started a thread discussing bugs and weird issues that need to be fixed in Yosemite before it becomes a public release this fall. Yesterday, "chasg" was trying to determine why his iMac wasn't booting from an external disk, and turned to the forums looking for advice.
Mac Elite "PeterParker" started a thread about iOS 8 earlier this week, asking if anyone else wanted to chat about the upcoming release from Apple, so far no one has joined in. Yesterday, Moderator "andi*pandi" took to the forums to discuss the differences between the iPad Air and the first-generation iPad. Members continue to report troubles with updating iOS to 7.1.2 after Junior Member "jdonahoe" started a thread about the topic earlier this month.


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A ideia tirei daqui, com passo a passo.
Que lindo o mosaico do painel natureza e o do muro não fica longe, é obra de arte mesmo.
todos eles são grandes idéias para reciclagem. meu favorito é o mosaico. Eu reutilizados as tampas eu tenho de fazer um cinto e gatinhos. Você pode vê-los neste link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeX3xz0Tmpk&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Oi Loriana
Adorei o teu vídeo, muito interessante a ideia dos cintos e gatinhos com tampa de garrafa.
Um abração!!!
faço tecnico em meio ambiente adorei todas as idéias muinto lindo.
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The Friends of the Oshkosh Seniors Center are hosting a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, Nov. 2, 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event will be held at the OSC North Building, 234 N. Campbell Road. Dinner includes: spaghetti with the option of a meat or meatless sauce, salad, dessert, and beverage. Dinner is $8 for anyone 13 or older, $5 for children 4 to 12 years old, and children 3 years and younger are free. There will also be some great raffles. You won't want to miss this fun fundraiser for OSC programs and activities. The community of all ages are welcome to attend. The Friends of the Oshkosh Seniors Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, that provides volunteer and financial support to the Oshkosh Seniors Center.


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This is my thirteenth post to this blog. I'm not normally triskaidekaphobic, but after the way this month's Friday the 13th transpired, I am not so sure anymore. It's probably best to keep this entry short.
I am just relieved to close the book on an August that may have had a few uplifting moments, but such were inundated by crashing, suffocating lows.
So begins September and in a few days, my thirty-second year on this planet. Despite all of the negatives of the past few summer months, I suppose I still have much to be optimistic about. I am considerably closer to my weight goal of 190 pounds (and the potential realization of a lifelong dream of becoming an underwear model*). I have far fewer complaints about what my current career path is not, and have renewed focus on what is and what could be. I have a mostly remodeled bedroom (and the credit card debt to prove it). Finally, although there currently is no one special in my life, I at least have a circle of a few good friends and a loving family that I can rely on.
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An 85-year-old who likes visiting faraway places goes out of her way to find exotic adventures
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Linda Yuen finds her way to remote villages and always visits sites that are off the beaten path. She has visited all of the continents. So it's no wonder that the 85-year-old Honolulu resident was named one of National Geographic's Travelers of the Year in 2012.
Although Yuen is intrigued by new places, it's the people and culture that capture her attention. "We've made friends and connection over the world. We stay in touch with people, and sometimes they come to Hawaii for a visit. So much kindness has been shown to me. I've been surrounded by good people."
One of her favorite places to visit is Punta Arenas in Chile's southernmost region. "I would love to go back again and again," she said.
"Bhutan is an absolute feast for the eyes. The people are so friendly," said Yuen, who recalls trekking up a steep hill in Bhutan with the assistance of a couple of children. "The kids just popped up and helped me, held onto my hands and pointed out sights along the trail," Yuen said. She also enjoyed the remote villages in South China, Thailand and Vietnam. "We were the first outsiders to visit some of the villages."
Dune sliding, searching for petroglyphs, sailing on chartered vessels, taking weeklong mountain treks and going river rafting are among her adventures. Most of her traveling happened after retirement. "Mesa Verde in Colorado and Haleakala in Maui are two places that are very precious to me," she said.
Yuen has been traveling with her husband, Heeny, a retired marine biologist, since the pair got married after meeting at the University of Michigan. "We started traveling with the kids when they were small. It seemed like we were always traveling," she said.
"We had a magical trip to Europe with the kids in the '70s," she said. They started in Copenhagen, spent three weeks in France, made friends in Austria and visited the Netherlands, Belgium and Switzerland while traveling in a Volkswagen bus.
Yuen came from a family of six kids and was raised on Kauai. "I've always been active. As a kid we hiked a lot, gathering mountain apples and guavas. I was about 5 years old at the time. Those are happy childhood memories," she said. "We were swimming all of the time. We grew up in the ocean."
Her active lifestyle didn't cease as she aged. "As a teenager we'd hike for three miles in the hills just to go to our favorite swimming holes." She also was interested in roller skating, swimming and dancing. "Roller skating was my passion. ... I could dance on those skates."
Yuen believes that maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle early on has helped her maintain the level of fitness needed to continue her travels.
She still exercises at the YMCA four to five times per week and attends classes at the University of Hawaii. Last semester she took two religion classes and one on the architecture of Asia and Pacific. She also volunteers at various organizations including Honolulu Theatre for Youth.
Yuen raised her children and later worked in the school system as a teacher and counselor, retiring at age 62 to pursue a volunteer docent position at The Contemporary Museum.
She doesn't like to go on organized trips. "People always comment on the uniqueness of my itinerary. I don't want to go to the ordinary places. I feel like that's wasting my time." She spends countless hours, sometimes taking an entire year to research and plan a trip.
Last November she went to Egypt, Jordan and around the Red Sea on a cruise, typically her choice of travel these days. She always flies in several days early to check out the place. "I don't do a lot of hiking anymore, but I'll still go if I really want to see something," she said.
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Liberals reveal $10 million building stimulus
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- April 02, 2014
THE tab for water and sewerage connection fees charged to developers will be picked up by the State Government over the next two years in a bid to kickstart building projects.
The $10 million headworks holiday was announced by the new Liberal Government after its first Cabinet meeting yesterday, with Premier Will Hodgman keen to drive home the message Tasmania was open for business.
"It is going to reduce the cost of doing business and cut the red and green tape that holds back development in this state," Mr Hodgman said.
"There is no time to delay. In order to ensure immediate implementation without the need for legislation, the Government will compensate TasWater to a maximum of $5 million per year, for two years."
He said the initiative would be funded through savings to be identified by departments working with their ministers.
Treasurer and Planning Minister Peter Gutwein said the assistance would be available to any projects part way through the development process as of yesterday, along with new projects.
"When we consulted with industry about this, the feedback was this would bring forward $100 million in new development and create up to 500 jobs in the process," Mr Gutwein said.
Projects already approved, such as the Hobart CBD Myer development, would not be eligible.
Yesterday's announcement was welcomed by the Tasmanian branch of the Property Council and the Master Builders Association, with industry groups having raised concerns headworks charges levied by TasWater were crippling developers.
Property Council Tasmania executive director Mary Massina said the policy was a major win for the building industry.
Ms Massina said members had been reporting dramatic increases in water and sewerage headwork charges and this initiative would free up millions of dollars of investment.
TasWater chief owners representative and Brighton Mayor Tony Foster welcomed the policy as a timely stimulus to development.
"[It] supports the work which TasWater is currently doing, at the request of the owner councils, to review headworks charges to ensure they send the right signals to encourage new development," Cr Foster said.
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sam edwin of Moonah Posted at 8:37 PM April 02, 2014
Joe Zep of Tranmere I did not think that there were any big businesses left in Tasmania? Did not the Greens get rid of all of them?
Spiros Arion of Hobart Posted at 6:48 PM April 02, 2014
Just listen to all these Uneducated Socialists. Developers have huge head-works fees by Tas Water but also from Aurora. The price of land in Tasmania is a 3rd of our Mainland counterparts but Headworks charges are more. Not only should Tas Water pay for their own Infrastructure upgrades to supply service, so to should Aurora. Mr Hodgman, don't go half cocked, freeze Aurora charges too! Don Rumney of Acton POSTED AT 10:52 AM TODAY has summed it up very nicely.
Jason Glover of Richmond Posted at 6:15 PM April 02, 2014
I prefer to see my taxes spent to support development which will bring abour JOBS,rather than spent on welfare for those who are unable to get a job. It`s a no brainer in my book,but of course it depends which side of politics you sit. Jobs = a growing economy=a shrinking begging bowl=pride in our state.


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If we had to distill the college admissions process down to one key conundrum this year, it would be the lack of predictability. That seems to be the source of most of the important trends and concerns among admission officers, counselors, and families.
Recently, we were at Indiana University-Bloomington, filming "Ten Steps to College with the Greenes" for a national PBS show. During five days of shooting, we had the opportunity to engage with live studio audiences comprising Indiana high-school and middle-school parents and their children. During two evenings of question-and-answer sessions at the conclusion of our 10-step presentation, we heard loud and clear that the anticipated cost of college, and the prospect of incurring significant debt in order to educate a child, has become overwhelming.


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New Zealand Embassy Beijing, China
International Charity Bazaar
An international charity sale for persons with disabilities-- "Love Knows No Borders" was hosted by Madam Le Aimei, wife of Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi, on 4th September 2010 in Chaoyang Park.
Aside from the New Zealand Embassy, there were nearly 80 Embassies and international organizations in China that took part in this Charity Sale.
Connie Aldao-Worker, wife of New Zealand Ambassador to China, was in charge of the New Zealand booth supported by New Zealand and Chinese volunteers. Donated New Zealand Zespri Kiwifruit, Anchor Milk, Comvita Honey, Bascand wines and VnC Cocktails were very popular. The New Zealand stall raised RMB 30,229, the second highest amount raised by an Embassy. RMB 429,326,30 was raised in total by all diplomatic stalls.
The total funds raised at this Charity Sale was over RMB 1,600,000, which will be used to finance projects for community rehabilitation centre for persons with disabilities in Xibaipo, Pingshan County of Hebei Province, and for persons who became disabled in the recent disaster of Zhouqu mudslide in Gansu province.
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California blows past Jeff-Morgan, 80-40
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California opened play in Section 5 AA in a big way by doubling up visiting Jefferson-Morgan, 80-40.
The Trojans (3-0, 1-0) jumped out to a commanding 23-4 lead after one quarter as Tanner Huffman scored 11 of his 28 points.
Cal was never in trouble from that point on as Brian Fisher scored a game-high 31 points, two under his career high.
Fisher scored nine points in each of the second and third quarters.
"We're playing really well right now," said California coach Phil Pergola. "I like the way we are running the floor. But we will see what happens next week."
The Trojans play Frazier and Brownsville next week.
Jeff-Morgan (2-3, 0-1) was led by Rece Henneman with 13 points and Dom Cage with 10.
Beth-Center 62, Frazier 58
The Commodores (1-3, 0-1) dropped their Section 5 AA opener as the visiting Bulldogs (3-1, 1-0) took advantage of a plethora of second half free throws.
BC made 18 free throws in the second half.
The teams were tied, 26-26, at intermission before BC outscored Frazier 17-12 in the third quarter.
Frazier was led by Charlie Manack with 17 points and 15 rebounds.
Paul Pellick and Roger Cline each scored 11 points for the Commodores.
BC was led by Zack Miller and Dean Holt with 16 and 15 points, respectively.
Frazier goes to California Tuesday.
Steel Valley 84,Elizabeth Forward 77
In one of the more high-scoring games of the night, EF (3-2, 0-1) got a game-high 30 points from JaQuan Davidson, but it wasn't enough as Steel Valley (2-2, 1-0) got 29 points from Dorian Broadwater and 23 from Ajan Smith.
EF also got 14 points from Matt Bernadowski.
The Warriors fell behind 27-12 after one quarter, but battled back to close the gap to just 60-56 going into the fourth quarter.
Greensburg Salem 56, Yough 55
The Cougars (1-4, 0-1) lost a heartbreaker in their Section 3 AAA opener as Greensburg Salem's Max Ponzurick scored off an offensive rebound with seven seconds left to pull out the win.
Yough was led by Josh Sterner with 17 points, Ben D'Amico with 16 and Dom Miele with 10.
Patrick Boyer had 19 and Ponzurick added 14 for the Golden Lions (1-3, 1-0).
California 49, Carrick 32
The Lady Trojans' successful road trip in Pittsburgh produced another win as Courtnee McMasters had a triple-double with 19 points, 10 steals and 10 rebounds.
Teammate Tristen Conaway had 12 points and 10 steals and Natalie Baron added 10 points.
Carrick (1-3) got 15 points from Chardonay Littlejohn and 14 from Kelsey Brooks.
California (3-0) has played three straight games in Pittsburgh and the trek continues today when the Lady Trojans visit Ellis School at 3 p.m.
Elizabeth Forward 41,St. George's, R.I. 38
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What if your parents could sue you for not calling or stopping by for a visit?
That is the case in China today after a new law passed this week requiring adult children to visit and care for their elderly parents. At the very least, children must call their parents on the phone to check on them.
According to China Daily, the official newspaper of the country, the law is intended "to protect the lawful rights and interests of parents aged 60 and older, and to carry on the Chinese virtue of filial piety." And it's giving elderly parents leverage to use in the courts if their children don't comply. "Parents whose children live apart from them and fail to visit regularly can ask for mediation or file a lawsuit," the newspaper says.
Why the need for the new regulation? Experts point out that it's not unusual for the Chinese government to regulate family matters. This is the country with the infamous "one child" policy, after all. And it may be that very policy that has put China's elderly parents in a bind. After all, if you only have one child, you're putting all of your eggs into one basket when it comes to your senior-living care. If that child becomes sick, financially-strapped, or for any other reason unwilling to care for his parents, those parents can't rely on anyone else for help.
Hence the new law, requiring children to care for their parents or face the legal consequences. What if you don't live near your parents? You're still not exempt as the new law includes a provision requiring employers to give their employees time off to visit and care for their parents.
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Mississippi Development Authority Director Leland Speed is right to continue to press for the eminent domain initiative to be dropped from the Nov. 8 ballot.
Although Speed was acting as a private citizen when he filed suit seeking to block the ballot measure, his arguments are pro-business and, essentially, pro-Mississippi, while those who want the measure on the ballot are inflaming the issue with half-truths and misleading, fiery rhetoric.
Speed has appealed a Hinds County judge's ruling that the ballot measure is not unconstitutional to the Mississippi Supreme Court. The court has given attorneys until Friday to file briefs. The court has not yet scheduled oral arguments in the case.
Incredibly, Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann's attorneys have argued that the ballot item is proper because it doesn't significantly change the eminent domain laws or how they're carried out.
That's incredible because the purpose of the bill - while touted as supporting property rights - calls for a 10-year period before land taken by the government for economic development purposes can be conveyed to a private entity.
That very definitely is a change in how the law is carried out and would damage many of the state's economic development efforts.
Supporters of the bill try to mask that fact by saying that the change, if approved, wouldn't apply to land needed for public infrastructure projects or property condemnation.
That's fine if you're building a highway, but if Mississippi is looking to attract a major project, such as a Nissan or Toyota plant, then it becomes a major hindrance. Neighboring competitive states aren't likely to fail to point out this "10 year" clause to prospective industry.
It should gain attention that such bonafide pro-business conservatives as Speed and Gov. Haley Barbour (who vetoed it when it appeared as a bill) say it will hurt job creation.
What's really frustrating is that Mississippi's eminent domain law already bends over backwards to protect property owners. Unlike some other states, it's frankly just not an issue here. Rather than protecting property owners, the initiative would just kill jobs.
This initiative is ill-conceived, but politically popular. It most likely will pass. The Supreme Court should rule on the law, remove it from the ballot and let the Legislature come up with a more-reasoned approach to reform eminent domain laws, if any is needed at all.


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Sue Holsonback and Henry, 2½, play before nap time. / CINDY HOSEA/Staff
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Kristin Harling thinks its time the mommy wars came to an end.
Harling, a Spartanburg mom, applies some of the tenets of attachment parenting to her household, which includes children Reuben, 14, Sophie 10, and Solomon, 4 months.
But if something else works in your home, dont expect Harling to judge you.
Attachment parenting, which in some homes includes extended breast-feeding and bed-sharing, came into the spotlight following a controversial Time magazine cover, showing a preschool child breast-feeding. The cover fueled the mommy wars, a state Harling said needs to end.
I sort of stumbled onto attachment parenting, Harling said. I had my oldest son when I was 23. I was young and didnt have any idea what I was doing.
Employing aspects of attachment parenting happened gradually for Harling. She learned about home births from friends and from her travels outside the United States. Her midwife recommended that she get involved with La Leche League, to have support for breast-feeding.
When I started going to La Leche League, I was sort of exposed to the concept of bed-sharing, but I had also been exposed to it in my travels outside the country, she said. Its a very common practice, somewhat by necessity, but also because its just what you do.
What Harling doesnt understand is the criticism among mothers about parenting practices.
Ive made all sorts of decisions in parenting that have been unpopular, she said. I do what works for us. I dont do the things that dont work for us.
Harling, who owns an Upstate cloth diaper service, said good mothers can agree to disagree about all sorts of parenting decisions.
My very best friend has never put a cloth diaper on her children and I dont care, she said. She loves her kids. Shes a very good mom. When people who do care about their children are fighting amongst each other my dad said you can be right or you can be happy. I think its a lot of wasted energy to fight about it. Its about what works for you and what you have to do.
Columbia resident Janet Jendron is board president for Attachment Parenting International. She said those who think its just a feel-good movement have misunderstood AP practices.
API started out with research-based everything, she said. We continue to have clinical studies. Its not touchy-feely all the time. A lot of it is brain chemistry and what happens to hormones. Theres so much misunderstanding and thinking attachment parenting means you wear your baby all the time and you sleep with them forever. Its about why you do it, not the how. You make your decisions for your family.
In fact, Jendron doesnt prefer the term attachment parenting.
Wed like to be saying parenting with attachment in mind, she said. Its not exact. Its knowing the why of attachment and making decisions that go along with that.
North Carolina psychologist and author John Rosemond is an outspoken critic of attachment parenting. His book, Parent-Babble: How Parents Can Recover from Fifty Years of Bad Expert Advice, includes a chapter about the topic.
Its a movement whose claims are not grounded in impartial science, he said. None of the claims made by attachment parenting advocates are grounded in impartial science. There is no evidence gathered by any impartial person that would even come to suggest that kids raised this way are better off or turn out better. This form of energy takes tremendous energy on the part of the mother and it is energy not very well spent.
Rosemond criticized what he called the cult mentality of attachment parenting support groups.
The minute a mother questions attachment parenting doctrine, she is turned upon by the group, he said. I think its unhealthy for women.
Greenville mother Sue Holsonback said her experience is the exact opposite of that suggestion. Holsonback is a member of a Greenville group of attachment parenting moms.
No matter what your mothering choices are, its hard, she said. The mommy wars are so silly. All moms need support. We are not a judging group of moms. We want to support motherhood. I cant speak for every attachment parenting group, but our group is not a judging group.
Holsonback is mother to Henry, 2½.
In some ways, attachment parenting is a misnomer, she said. I think it is instinctive parenting.
Holsonback said some moms in her group share a bed with their children and some children sleep in cribs. Some breast-feed for an extended period, while some breast-feed for a short time or not at all. All are trying to do their best, but she is aware that others are critical of her choices.
I would say we are over-represented by very educated mothers, she said. We are very motivated by studies and science. We base our decisions on a lot of current research. Somehow, we have a cultural stigma for being (judgmental). I think its because we go out of our way to research.
Jendron said attachment parents are trying to do their best.
They are secure in themselves, she said. They are so positive and non-judgmental. I just love that. Thats what we need. I always assume every mom and dad wants the best for their kids. If I take that approach, I can find something in common with everybody. We have lots more in common than we have in differences.
Attachment parenting principles are criticized by some, including Rosemond, for promoting dependency by children on their parents.
Despite their protests to the contrary, these are kids who become extremely dependent on their mothers to do things for them that they should do for themselves, he said.
Harling said that hasnt been the case for her children.
My older two are kind, well-adjusted people, she said. They arent clingy. Its a balance of attached and independent. We gave them what they needed and allowed them to move on to independence when they were ready. They are both very independent thinkers. Its a balance. I dont believe in martyrdom motherhood. I think thats a really good way to end up being resentful of your children.
Rosemond contends that bed-sharing and other attachment parenting practices misplace the childs role in the family.
I maintain that attachment parenting puts the mother-child relationship front and center in the family, he said. The relationship that should be front and center is the husband-wife relationship.
That, Rosemond said, provides the most solid foundation for a child.
For Harling, attachment parenting has been a good fit.
People have to figure out what works for them and trust that, she said. A big piece of the core of attachment parenting is about trusting your instincts as a parent. This movement is about getting people to go back to your instincts. When my baby cries, I go to him. Im not spoiling him. It makes my life easier to put him in a carrier, not harder.
Harling said the mommy wars are pointless.
Its exhausting and it doesnt do any good, she said. You arent helping by wagging your finger in someones face.
For Holsonback, labeling a parenting technique isnt important.
Each parenting relationship is unique for each child, she said. When they can be in that relationship in harmony, it doesnt matter what its labeled. The No. 1 thing that all moms should follow is their instincts.
Because so many people move to the Upstate from other areas, Holsonback said finding other moms to whom they can relate no matter what the group is called is key.
No matter where you find support, moms need other moms, she said. You need mother peers. Both mother and child benefit from the stress relief of sharing the journey.


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KARMIC LINK announces new line up addition and album updates
Year 2013…
After 2 years of creative silence, we are back in the studio recording our 3rd – yet untitled – official surrealistic album. The recordings are currently taking place in Athens (Greece) & Oslo (Norway). We have parted ways with the French company Pervade Productions/Manitou Music/Thundering Records, which released our albums ''No Light but Rather Darkness Visible'' (2008) & ''Esoterica'' (2010).
Karmic Link are also happy to announce & welcome Kim ''Kimbo'' Gustavsson (ex-System Shock, ex-Taketh, ex-Deviant Breed), a multi-instrumentalist musician, to their ranks. Kim, who hails from Sweden, performed with Karmic Link as a live session drummer in Scandinavia, back in 2010. He will record all guitars/drums/bass for the new Karmic Link album. Continue reading »
Soulspell – "Hollow's Gathering" (2012)
Label : Inner Wound Recordings
Review by Tony Cannella
Soulspell is the all-star metal opera brainchild of Brazilian drummer Heleno Vale. The project got off the ground in 2007 with "Soulspell" an album that represented part I in the metal opera. It was soon after followed by Part II called "The Labyrinth of Truths". Now this all star metal project is back with Part III "Hollow's Gathering".
First of all Heleno Vale has done a great job in assembling some hugely talented musicians for "Hollow's Gathering" as he has on the previous albums. Next are the lyrics. You can check out the story on the official web site, but Heleno has written an incredibly detailed and complex story with each singer/musician playing a part. Third and most important is the songs. "Hollow's Gathering" had me wanting to listen again and again. The songs are well written and range from pounding classic metal style numbers, prog, ballads, power metal and symphonic metal. Starting with the 9-minute title song, this really is an album that is unrelenting –several singers can be heard on this monstrous opener. Continue reading »
HALESTORM @ Baltimore Soundstage, Baltimore, Maryland, USA 31/12/2012
Photos and report by Jesse StClair
New Years Eve has long been a day of celebration and parties. Everybody knows about the massive countdown in Times Square, New York, but the true party was 3 hours south in a small club in Baltimore, Maryland. Halestorm headlined the Baltimore Soundstage on New Year's Eve to a sold out crowd of 1000 people.
The show was no ordinary concert, but rather a celebration of Halestorm's past, present and future. The night was divided up into two sections: Light and Acoustic as well as Dark and Electric. The first part of the show was the acoustic set. There was no intro music, the lights simply turns on and Lzzy Hale (vocalist, guitarist) walked onstage followed closely behind by the rest of the band. Everybody was dressed in white, and Lzzy even had on a long white gown. Almost right away, the band started playing "I'm Not an Angel" off their first album. Lzzy's powerhouse voice easy soared in the acoustic arrangements, with not a crack or flaw to be heard. Most bands soften their songs for acoustic sets, but not Halestorm. The band left after a few songs, leaving Lzzy alone onstage. Halestorm Rocked harder than most bands out there. Arjay (Lzzy's younger brother and the band's drummer) furiously pounded away on the Cajon drum box while his sister belted and screamed to a cover of Heart's "All I Want to Do Is Make Love to You". The band cleared the stage aside from Lzzy and Joe (the other guitarist). They talked about the old days of Halestorm where they would perform for hours in small bars. They launched into a favourite of theirs back then, a beautiful cover of The Bee Gee's "To Love Somebody" with just the two of them. Joe then left the stage leaving Lzzy alone. She told a humorous story about drinking an entire bottle of wine by herself and recording a song on her record label's voicemail which turned out to be "Hate It When You See Me Cry", which she performed on her own in a beautiful, stripped down arrangement. She then went over to the metal plated piano and played "A Rose in December" which is a song she wrote when she was 16 years old, and Halestorm was in its early days. That wasn't the only rarity in the acoustic set, in fact, most of this section was comprised of older songs, beautiful covers, and newer ballads which typically don't fit into Halestorm's rocking shows.
When Halestorm returned to the stage for the second segment, the Dark and Electric portion of the show, gone were the white gowns and attire and were replaced with black leather jackets, sunglasses and an overall sleek rockstar look. Once again, without any intro music, they dived straight into "Mz Hyde", which possibly is their heaviest song to date. It was quite a contrast from the acoustic set. Despite playing both guitar and singing, Lzzy found the time to run around the stage in her massive stilettos, a task no male rockstar could ever accomplish. Behind her on drums, her Brother Arjay was putting on quite the show. He kept making funny faces and sticking his tongue out at his sister. At one point, he was twirling his drumstick up in the air while using only 1 drumstick to do the part that typically both sticks were needed for. Continue reading »
Onatra – "For Your Soul" EP & "Lies" SINGLE (2012)Independent Release
Review by Vard Aman
Onatra was founded in 2009 in the Ukrainian city of Lviv, and is the brainchild of drummer/composer, Marta Medler; and despite being a somewhat troublesome child at times (breaking up and reforming), Onatra has made some fairly sizable waves in the Female-fronted Symphonic Metal pool. When you hear them, you'll understand why. They describe their sound as "Modern Symphonic Metal" but you might as well read that as "Symphonic Metal", because that's really what it is: good, powerful, multi-layered Symphonic Metal that you can both listen to with your ears and feel with your diaphragm. I have no idea where the "modern" part comes into it, not by its genuine definition (modern as opposed to what? Old fashioned?), and certainly not by its weasel-word definition (no something-core or screamo here). I should add here, however, that Onatra are by no means ordinary Symphonic Metal; they have a distinctive "oomph" that many of their compatriots in the genre lack (but "oomph" in no way equates to "modern").
In January 2012, Onatra released their debut EP called "For Your Soul", consisting of three songs. All three are examples of excellent compositions and display great musicianship, especially instrumentally: powerful guitars and drums interlaced with intricate symphonics (and other bits). Musically, I can't fault any of this and I can't praise it enough, so I'll just say "do yourself a big favour and listen to it" and talk about the vocals instead. On this EP (and the following single), Onatra was fronted by Iryna Vitiv. She is not a bad vocalist by any means, but against the backdrop of the power and the stand-out quality of the music I can't help but feel she is just a little out of her comfort zone. On the title track, "За Твою Душу" (the only non-English track), her voice has a rich and powerful feel to it, and is her best performance on the EP. On the other two tracks she seems to lack the same confidence, and the main reason for this I think is that the other two songs are not suited to her voice or to her style of singing – her vocals are too mono-dimensional. (That said; she excels in the whispered sections of "Shadows' Steps" and in belting out the chorus). "With You" is the main culprit. In my opinion, this song should have been sung in Ukrainian or Russian, or the vocals should have been written in a way that would have better complimented the nature of the music – the first verse especially is a real anti-climax to the way the song built up from the intro.
Aut Mori – "Первая Слёза Осени" ("Pervaya Slyoza Oseni" – "The First Tears of Autumn") (2012)
Label : BadMoonMan Music
Review by Vard Aman
Aut Mori are from the city of Yaroslavl, about 250km North East of Moscow, and were formed in 2009 by three ex-members of Doom Metal band Auto-de-Fe (other ex-Auto-de-Fe members spawned the band Sea of Despair). Aut Mori play a style of atmospheric Gothic Doom Metal, similar in a lot of ways to Auto-de-Fe, but with a very strong Draconian influence. Actually, to best describe Aut Mori's sound on "Первая Слёза Осени" think of a Russian version of a more atmospheric and symphonic Draconian but with less oomph (something along the lines of "She Dies"). It sounds like a promising prospect, doesn't it? Well, it is! Also, while I have your attention regarding Draconian, I should just mention that the guest drummer on "Первая Слёза Осени" is none other than Draconian's Jerry Torstensson, who was also responsible for the mastering of the album; and the guest violinist, Olof Göthlin, was also responsible for the violins on "A Rose for the Apocalypse".
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