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Friday, March 7, 2014
How Much Do You Have to Hate Somebody?
A few years back, I saw a video of an atheist discussing an encounter he had with a christian. He said the man was very nice, genuine, looked him in the eyes, told him he was praying for him and gave him a Gideon New Testament Bible.
This encounter quite obviously touched the atheist enough that he felt the need to make a Youtube video about it. Which you can watch a clip of here:
In the video, the atheist asks us to think about something I find personally very convicting. He says if you believe in a Heaven and a Hell... and you believe that Jesus is the way to keep somebody from spending an eternity in Hell... then how much do you have to hate somebody to keep from telling them the truth... to keep them from an eternity of doom?
How much do you have to hate somebody to keep from telling them about an eternity with Jesus, about Redemption and unending love? How selfish can you be to keep something so amazing and powerful to yourself? The Message of Jesus isn't meant to be personal and kept to yourself... it's meant to be shared! So please, don't be offended if I share the message of Jesus with you. It's not because I think you are a heathen or because I think badly of you. It's not because I think I am better than you... It's simply because I care. Because I don't hate anybody enough to NOT tell them about the message of Christ.
-God Bless
Morgan Nicole :)
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Monday, February 24, 2014
To the Heart Breakers
So here's the thing, I was burned by the heart breaker once. It truly bugs me, especially as a young woman who got caught up in a player's game, to see young men going around using girls like they are play things. Women are truly special and created with a much higher purpose than to be emotionally abused by an immature jerk. So here is my letter to the heart breaking player... seven things you should consider BEFORE you break another girl's heart!
1.) Dating is not a game
Seriously! Say it with me now… "Dating is not a game!" Dating is a great way to get to know somebody you are interested in, somebody who you may spend the rest of your life wife... but it is not a conquest. It's okay to determine you are not meant for somebody after dating them (and yes most sensible women know that a relationship may not end in marriage); however, dating for the sole purpose of getting a girl in your bed or to add to your list of "girls who fell in love with me before I broke their heart" is completely wrong.
2.) Don't date without direction
Dating simply for the fun of it is hurtful. When you date aimlessly with people you obviously will never enter a serious relationship with you are just confusing both your heart and her heart. Most women are looking for commitment... if you can't give it to them, then let somebody else give it to them. Which leads into the next point...
3.) Stay away from "Casual Relations"
Don't be fooled by a woman who acts like sex is no big deal… That is not the way women were created. We are emotionally tied to men we are intimate with. In fact, even a simple kiss releases chemicals that causes us to connect with each other emotionally. The fact is, it really is almost impossible to have a true casual relationship with no emotions... somebody WILL have emotions, it's just the way we are wired. When your head is contradicting your heart... it is very confusing and very hurtful.
4.) Women are More precious than jewels
According to Proverbs 3:15, a good wife is more precious than jewels. Women were not created to be a man's play toy… we were created to be your spiritual and life partner, to be loved and protected by you, to love you and provide the perfect form of companionship. Check out this quote by author David O. McKay: "Women were created from the rib of man to be beside him, not from his head to top him, nor from his feet to be trampled by him, but from under his arm to be protected by him, near to his heart to be loved by him." Women were created to be precious to you… treat them as such!
5.) A little Aretha Franklin would suit you well. (R.E.S.P.E.C.T.)
Meaning… learn to Respect women, their sexuality and their bodies. Don't tease them into doing things they shouldn't do! Be the man who strives to keep your woman doing the right and spiritual things, not the snake who leads her astray. Also, respect yourself… YOU were created with a purpose much higher than breaking hearts. AND, respect the men who will marry the women you date... which leads me to the next point.
6.) She is Somebody elses' Gal
Close your eyes and think about your future for a moment. Imagine you find the woman of your dreams and completely fall in love with her and build a future with her. Now think about her years prior to meeting her… imagine her being in a relationship with a man who uses her and hurts her emotionally or even sexually. How does that make you feel? If it doesn't hurt your heart a little… you should probably seek medical attention. Seriously, you might be a sociopath! All this to say, the woman you are abusing now is meant to be some other man's future bride. Don't make things harder for him by adding a level of distrust and heartbreak for him to work through. Treat any woman you date respectfully as if she might be YOUR future bride. oHow
7.) You determine your own "price tag"
To put it simply, you ALONE decide your self-worth and ultimately the kind of women you will attract. If you ever decide you want to fall in love and settle down with the type of woman intended for you and the girl your parents would be proud of… then you will have to clean up your act... But YOU make that decision. Remember, you were bought by the blood of Christ. He paid your price so that you didn't have to. This means, when you set your price tag... you should leave you past out of it, remember you were forgiven for you rocky past, and decided to be the Man God created you to be. It's never too late...
God Bless
-Morgan Nicole
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Monday, February 10, 2014
One of the most common and recent attacks on Christianity is the claim that the Old Testament is outdated and inconsistent with the New Testament. Even Mr. Obama himself claimed in a speech a few years back that Leviticus tells us to never eat shellfish and take up slaves. It frustrates me when people who clearly have never read the Bible front to back try to interpret the small amount of they have seen.
You see, the Bible is not random or out of order; but, if you pick it up and read random bits here and there... it will never make sense. Quite simply, the whole book is about God's plan to redeem his people through the ultimate sacrifice of His son.
So, lets start with a brief discussion of the Old Testament Laws. We are talking about a very very different time in our history. Because God is perfect and Holy in every way, He cannot be in the presence of our sin. Unfortunately, at this time in history, Salvation had not yet entered the world. Therefore, the Old Testament takes up much time describing what should be done to be "clean enough" to approach a Holy God. The people in the Old Testament had to atone for their sin through sacrificial systems.
Taking this even further... lets think about what is going on in the early New Testament. The Exodus out of Egypt has taken place and the Hebrews are wondering around the desert. These Hebrews, God's chosen people or not, have known nothing but slavery and the Egyptian ways for many generations. They doubted him, they worshiped other gods, and they were probably not always "clean." Don't get me wrong, I think there were many of them that were very faithful people... but they were out of touch. So God gives them the Ten Commandments. These Commandments dealt mainly with how we should morally live. Then God created the Old Testament Law. These laws are the "clean" laws that are constantly quoted from Leviticus. These Laws defined how to live, how to worship and how to atone sin in order to approach a Holy God. If broken, some of these laws were punishable by death. Why? because once again... times were different. God's people were part of a nation-state where sin was a huge deal. Let's be clear... all sins had civil penalties, be it death or something else. So the point of all this... to make it Chrystal Clear that we NEED Purification.. we NEED Redemption and Salvation.
Fast Forward to the books of the Gospel and Jesus begins to paint a different story. Throughout Jesus' ministry he begins to overturn the sacrificial laws of the New Testament. When Jesus dies on the Cross, the veil in the temple is torn literally symbolizing the end of the sacrificial laws and the beginning of redemption through a savior. Because of Jesus' death... AND resurrection... we no longer need clean laws. We no longer need to atone for our sin or offer burnt sacrifices in the temple. The Law has been fufilled.
So this is where things become blurry for people.
If the Law was overturned then why do we continue to follow some laws in the Old Testament... why can't we completely ignore them all? Because Jesus didn't didn't change how we live... but how we worship and how we receive atonement for our sins.
What Laws are still in play? Laws of morality and sexual laws are still laws we should live by and are backed up by the New Testament and Jesus' ministry. Moral Laws define God's character and the character he created us to live up to.
Why can we ignore the laws that tell us to execute sinners in the Old Testament? We no longer need to punish people personally for "sins" by death because we no longer live in a nation-state with God as the figurehead. God's people live across the world in many different churches and many different governments. Sins continue to be sins... but the penalties change.
When read from cover to cover... The Bible makes sense and is completely consistent. People, however, are not. Lets not charge God's written word with inconsistency!
To sum up... A blog article I read recently put this all into a great new perspective. As Christians, when we refuse to to follow the moral law God set in place... we deny His very character, His plan and everything He created us to be. Likewise... following the ceremonial sacrificial clean laws of the Old Testament would deny the power of Jesus' death on the Cross, meaning you reject his gift of salvation. Therefore, the Moral Laws must be followed and the Clean Laws must be ignored.
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Thursday, December 19, 2013
People are taking this Duck Dynasty thing way too far...
People are taking this Duck Dynasty thing way too far...
What Phil was trying to say was that sin is sin in God's eyes no matter how bad or good you think you are, we have all fallen short of the Glory of God (Romans 3:23) and must repent of our sins. Nobody is "better" than anybody else and no sin is a "lesser" sin than anybody else's sin. Paul tells us in his letter to Corinthians (6:9-11) that the sinful will not inherit the Kingdom of God and warns us to not be deceived. He then gives us hope by saying "and that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God." Paul's message is very clear and unfortunately in our modern world... it has been very watered down because we are not "comfortable" with it. The Bible is very clear on what sin is and isn't. Fortunately for us... the Good News is that no sin is unforgivable and all sins have been paid for if we accept the gift God gave us by sending His son.
Claims that Phil was comparing homosexuals to terrorists are twisting his words around and taking it the wrong way. TRUE, some of what he said was a little Goofy... and he's obviously not the best at phrasing and wording his thoughts... But after reading the actual interview from GQ, I honestly don't think he meant for anything he said to upset anybody. The interview was a very informal (they were hunting in the woods....) setup with a halfway goofy guy himself. He was asked about these things! His message was sound... it was just worded in a way that was easily confusing for some people...
The Lesson to take from all this is still... be careful how you say things! Yes, you have the RIGHT to say what you want... But at the same time saying too much or the wrong thing can destroy your Christian witness as well as hurt others view of Christianity.
And this is my opinion on this whole debacle... All I can say now is that I am sending prayers out to the Robertson family and seriously praying for this country and the spiritual warfare that is surrounding us.
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Monday, August 12, 2013
The College Top Ten...
When I went to college... I was not prepared at all for what I was getting into. I thought I was ready... But as it turns out... College is a whole different world than High School: a world that will completely change you and force you to grow up. A world where you will start on a journey that will shape and define the rest of your life. How you chose to spend your time in College WILL have a direct impact on your future, your career, and your family. So without further to do... Here are the Top Ten things I have learned since going to College and wish I had understood Before my journey Started!
- Ask for Help... Seriously! Ask Questions... as many as you need... ask them twice if you need to! My biggest regret is that I didn't ask for help when I needed it. But you are paying the University GOOD money for their time to Educate you and Serve you while you are there. Most Professors will spend time with you making sure you understand when you express concerns OR send you somewhere that will help you if they cant. Professors only help when asked though! Forget those times in High School when a teacher noticed you struggling and came to YOU... College professors tend to have no qualms with failing those who don't seek advice. So Don't be afraid to ask for help when needed... in fact... buddy up to your professors... make them LIKE you! Also... Become friends with your Advisor. If you get an Advisor that it is impossible to befriend request a new one. They will be CRUCIAL to helping you graduate and helping you get into grad school/med school/ law school ect.
- Explore Your Options. This one may overwhelm you and your parents a bit... BUT make sure you take the time you need to explore all the possibilities. Look through the majors available at your college and the careers they are preparing for. (Just don't take all four years to do this!) Don't just settle for anything. College is meant to fine tune your education experience to prepare you for YOUR future. Which leads us to the next point...
- Discover What you are Passionate About. You are going to have to be happy and passionate about what you want to do with your life...or your motivation will be...lacking. I ran away from MY passion for three years thinking it wasn't what other people would think I should do. In reality... You can't run away from what is written in your heart. Chances are... If it's in your heart it may be the path God created for you. Trust me... you will never be happy without Passion and a Purpose.
- Take advantage of every Opportunity. Make sure to think about any and every opportunity you have before turning it down. Tom Vilsack, United Sates Secretary of Agriculture, told us at National Conference in April that sometimes... An opportunity just appears... and if you take it... it might take you somewhere you never even dreamed of or thought possible. There is no way to 100% plan out your future. So don't be afraid to do something that's not in the plan... It might just make your plan... Better.
- Study, Study, Study...and Study some More! I should probably practice what I preach. I hate studying... I have a hard time focusing on one thing for too long. But College, unfortunately, is a lot of information. It really is important to review and rewrite your notes weeks and days before the Exam. There is typically not much homework in College... which leaves you with more time to study for a test that counts twice (or sometimes three times) as much of your grade in comparison to High School grades. Basically... you can't afford to make bad grades on college exams. Which leads me to the next point...
- Don't Panic. You probably will make a bad grade or have a bad experience every once in a while. It happens. Professors are all different, you might end up with one that just simply does not teach in a way that helps you learn. And it's possible to end up with one that is just... well... crappy at teaching. Some classes are just hard... no matter which way you approach them or how much you study. When this happens. DON'T PANIC. Panicking only makes you sick and feel like a failure. Just know that you will never be good at everything... unless you are a genius, you won't have an A+ in every class...AND a bad grade won't ruin your life unless you let it do so. So take a deep breath, pick up the pieces, evaluate your situation and seek advice.
- Get Involved. Don't let yourself be bored. Homesickness will only happen when you are bored... You can only study so much... get out and do something. There are millions of ways to get involved on a College Campus! By getting involved you will be making new friends, building your resume', and making connections that can possibly help you in the future! Friends and Club members are also a good way to find study companions.
- Be Prepared. This is a no brainer... Be prepared for all of your classes, labs, student jobs, Club meetings, ect. This will have an impact on your grades, your GPA, and your future careers. If you need twenty calendars with test and meeting dates hanging up in your dorm to keep you strait... do it!
- Be Wise and Make Smart Decisions. Other than Your RA telling you when you can and can;t have company and randomly checking your room for Alcohol (which you shouldn't ever have!) and Toasters (yep.. no toasters...they are a fire hazard!)... there is nobody telling you what to do and when to do it. It's totally up to YOU now to make smart decisions. Remember... Decisions you make now (even small ones like when you go to bed... what social events or parties you go to and which ones you stay the heck away from... when you get up... when you leave for class... when you shower...the way you dress...) all effect your future... and possibly your career. Which leads to....
- Don't Forget Who You Really Are. These next four years WILL change you. But..Don't Let your college experience have a Negative impact on who you are, who your parents raised you to be, and who God wants you to be. Keep this in your heart and everything else will start to fall into place.
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Thursday, June 27, 2013
The Case For Christ by Lee Strobel
I have been listening to this documentary (see link below) for the past hour and just couldn't get enough of it! Best hour and 10 minutes I have ever spent...
It's amazing really...when you stop to really think and really question what was going on in the first century... there is no way you can argue against the Case for Christ! In fact... Lee Strobel ends by saying "it was going to take much more faith to maintain my atheism than it was to become a follower of Jesus Christ" :)
I read the book "the Case for Christ" by Lee Strobel (which is what this documentary is based on) a couple years ago and HIGHLY recommend everybody to read it if you never have... My faith was strengthened so much by his testimony and research!
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Does anyone know anything about new Toyota hybrid cars that will be released here in the next couple of years? I've read about a hybrid mini-van and heard about a Prius stationwagon. We're looking to buy a hybrid car with room for our expanding family. anon
My mom is in the market for a car. Within the next two years, she will be moving in with us and she wants to buy a car that will seat 5 *comfortably* (including an adult in the middle and back seats) and more if needed. She is interested in the Toyota Highlander Hybrid and I said I'd check with BPN for any experiences members have had. She said she doesn't want a minivan because they are ''too big,'' and she's interested in the Hybrid version of the Highlander because of gas mileage. I'm interested in storage issues, comfort, driving, etc. as well as mileage. Thanks for any information, Laurel
The third row is not very useful for seating however. There is little leg room, you cannot adjust the seatback angle, and it is hard to get in and out. You can move the second row forward all the way to increase leg room for the third row, but it will still be uncomfortable for adults unless they are petite. Overall I find the third row pretty useless, though it may be ok for older kids?
Storage is great with the third row concealed, but minimal if the third row is in use.
I find it very comfortable to drive, there are multiple angles and heights to adjust the driver's seat. I find I have a much clearer view through the back window as a driver, than I did driving our previous car (a compact car). The rear windows pretty much end right at the end of the car, so it's a good frame of reference for parallel parking. I had never driven an SUV or minivan before getting our Highlander, and I was pleasantly surprised it has been so easy to get used to.
As for mileage, we don't have the luxury edition, so we don't have a mpg meter on the display, (which I think is ridiculous). However I factor that our mileage is about 30 mpg, which is about the same as our previous car (a compact Hyundai).
Overall we would recommend the Highlander Hybrid. I don't think we could ever switch back. Best of luck anon
I'm looking for advice on buying a carseat that will fit into my 2 door Toyota Tercel. My son is about to outgrow his infant seat, and I'd rather buy online, as most seats are cheaper... but I'm not sure what will fit. The good news is that I am quite small and keep the driver's seat pulled all the way forward, and there is rarely someone in the passenger seat. I would like to get a Britex Marathon, especially since my car is not the most impact proof. Can anyone tell me what they think might or might not fit? Thanks! ann
My 2.8 year old son will be outgrowing his Britax Roundabout soon. I'd like to keep him in a 5-point harness for as long as possible, and am thinking about getting the Britax Husky or Marathon. However, I know those seats are both quite large, especially the Husky, and I'm not sure it will fit in my small car -- an older (1995) Toyota Corolla sedan. I know I can go to a store that sells carseats and try them out, but I figure I can save myself the trouble by asking what other folks with smaller cars have found to work for them. So, is there anyone out there who has tried fitting the larger Britax seats into a small 4-door sedan? And, if those didn't fit, what did you get instead? Thanks! -- small car owner
On a whim, I ordered the Sit-n-stroll from The Right Start catalog. It fit perfectly. Yes, I have to buckle the seat belt around it each time. That was not a problem for me. I liked double checking everything every time and giving him a kiss before we start. It 's a nice ritual. I loved having the stroller combined. It is so convenient!! Air planes, take bart & a taxi, walk to the market, see a friend & go with her.....I love the thing. So much that I bought 2 new ones when my second child was born.
OK, they are rickety. They aren't really designed to be used daily, or off road like I did. One broke it's spine crossing a railroad track and I had to pick it up with child and run. One is so bent that it is nearly impossible to open into a stroller. It is just an extra car seat now. One still works perfectly and one kid sits in the seat and the other on top for a total of 80 pounds....not what the manufacure had in mind, but very handy. This is over a 6 year period with 2 kids, 3 seats = $600. not the cheapest way to go but I did not have to buy another car so........
I did get a double jogging stroller which is also from The Right Start and huge but very great for daily to & from school up & down hills...... Annie
We are investigating buying a new (used) mini station wagon, and are looking for input from other parents who drive Toyota Corolla wagons.We hope to have another baby, and I know that both a forward facing and rear facing car seat would not fit in our current wagon (Tercel). Have people had any trouble with car seats in the Corolla wagon? Jenny We have a 1991 Corolla wagon with one forward facing and one rear facing car seat -- they fit but the rear facing makes it so you can't bring the seat back all the way. We keep the rear facing car seat on the passenger side because my husband is over 6 feet tall and needs to move the seat back to drive. We would love to replace this wagon with a new Corolla wagon, but they don't make them anymore. Oh well. Good luck. Sarah Sarah
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Nintendo announced Monday that is mixing together Pokémon with "Art Academy" for a Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 2DS release. "Pokémon Art Academy" will help fans learn how to paint, sketch and draw their favorite characters from the popular TV series and games.
"Pokémon Art Academy" will be released this fall in North America and July 4 in Europe. The instructional game will come with 40 unique lessons for users to try out with the combination of their Nintendo handheld and a stylus to draw favorites such as Pikachu, Oshawott, Charizard, Torchic, Fletchling and Fennekin.
"A friendly tutor takes students of all ages through these lessons, each of which breaks down complex-looking images into simple steps," the official press release from Nintendo states. "Gradually, players pick up more new techniques that allow anyone to create artwork they can be proud of."
Some of the screenshots revealed for "Pokémon Art Academy" show instructions on everything from how to create basic characters to using layers and different pens. This builds on the foundation established for Nintendo's "Art Academy" that was original released for the Nintendo DS in 2009, the 3DS in 2012 and Wii U in August 2013. There's no word yet on whether "Pokémon Art Academy" will eventually make its way to the Wii U.
"The Pokémon characters themselves are among the most endearing and enduring aspects of the Pokémon video games, with everyone having their own favorite," said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. "'Pokémon Art Academy' lets fans deepen their connection with these iconic characters by providing detailed lessons teaching how to draw them on their Nintendo 3DS or Nintendo 2DS in a straightforward and enjoyable way."
This will be the second "Pokémon" themed game to be released to the Nintendo 3DS and 2DS this fall. "'Pokémon Omega Ruby" and "'Pokémon Alpha Sapphire" are both scheduled for a November launch.


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Women's Tennis Captures 2004 Horizon League Women's Tennis Championship
April 25, 2004
Indianapolis, Ind.- Despite a dreary weekend in Indianapolis, the University of Illinois at Chicago women's tennis team continued their reign over the Horizon League, defeating Butler 4-1 to earn the 2004 Horizon League Women's Tennis Championship at North Central High.
The win gives the Flames their eighth consecutive conference title and the league's automatic bid to the NCAA Women's Tennis Tournament for the sixth straight season.
"It feels great," said UIC Head Coach Shannon Tully of the historic victory. "I'm really excited. It is an accomplishment."
The Flames notched the doubles point with close wins from the duo of Iris Jaklin and Ayca Gumuscu and the team of Molly Smith and Melanie Humphrey. UIC dominated the rest of the way, taking three of four singles matches in two sets to secure the unprecedented crown.
Horizon League Player of the Year Beatriz Cabrera, All-Horizon League Second Team selection Corey Steven and Melanie Humphrey notched the championship-clinching singles wins.
"It is very rewarding to see four newcomers and four veterans take home the title," said Tully. "[The title match] was intense. The players put alot of heart in it. They did a great job."
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JWC TO JEANNIE WELSH ; 1 August 1844; DOI: 10.1215/lt-18440801-JWC-JW-01; CL 18: 161-164
[1 August 1844]
Dearest Babbie
What a horrid story! That poor girl has not been out of my head half an hour together since I read your letter; I see her always as she looked at the door that morning when I was coming away—so quiet and welldoing! the only figure in your establishment that promised to be a comfort to you. And to think that such a terrible calamity was even then suspended over her,—has already fallen on her poor little head!1 People do get over the heaviest afflictions even complications of misery like this— God knows how; but they do it—the power of suffering seems to approach nearer to the Infinite than any other power that human beings have—and this is just all the consolation one has in thinking about her. Had such a Tragedy been acted for the first time—one would be certain a priori than2 any daughter of ordinary sensibility must break her heart under it—or lose her wits—but one has seen instances enough to the contrary— Be sure to tell me particularly the result of the Coroners inquest—and all that you know of the business. above all what effect it is likely to have on Margaret. I hope she will come back to you as soon as possible. occupation and kindness together will be the best medecines for her—
I wish you had succeeded in realizing a Cook with two legs. "A bad leg" having once established itself is apt to be used in all cases of emergency for purposes of terror— As David Roughhead at Haddington3 used to snatch up his wooden leg and flourish it over the head of his wife whenever she crossed his captious humour! But one must yield to Destiny in this as in other cases— Helen tells me there are excellent servants procurable about Kirkaldy4— Suppose you were to employ Walter to seek you out a "Speciment"!
There were several things in your last letter that pleased me much—1st The practical move towards supplying the place of my magic wand with which I proposed to touch the walls of your house and make it expand itself till there should be space in it for the development of individual character!—to say nothing of all the material advantages— If I were you I would concentrate all the powers and seductions I was mistress of, on that object! until the glimmer of hope you have should have "brightened more and more unto the perfect day"5—of a roomy—well aired house! I am perfectly convinced that immense physical as well as moral improvement would result to you all from such a change—and that you would never grudge having made it the object of the most painstaking systematic pursuit—or even persecution
The sorting of your drawers was another fact that I could perfectly sympathize with— How many programmes of moral and intellectual improvement have commenced for myself with the sorting of my drawers and—ended there?— Not that I mean to dishearten you and insinuate that your programme will end there—out of the seven attempts which the spider made to fasten its web to the wall the seventh prevailed6—and should a human being be less persevering and successful than a spider? God forbid! Try above all things to get your throat cured & to keep your blood circulating—make yourself walk—walking may be as heroic as fighting under certain conditions and is not to be neglected as a performance not worth the self sacrifice it costs.— Whatever one does for a moral end and against ones natural ease is virtue—if there be any virtue—and if you cannot keep your mind well while your body is sick—(and who can?) and if excercise be requisite for your bodily health, it is virtue to walk and if you look at it under that point of view you will set about it in quite a different spirit— But enough of preaching— Heaven knows I am not in such an exalted way myself just now, that I should feel myself entitled to preach— To make the day and the way meet is as much as I am up to— A series of blue pills however is slowly getting the better of this bilious fit and in the meanwhile like Cavaignac I "await"— I cannot flatter myself that it was the ICE which has worked me all this woe— Maggie is in a state of primeval prejudice if she takes ice to be unwholesome—for me it is eminently the reverse—as repeated experimen[t]s7 have ascertained—ice or no ice I have been in a most dejected state all these days and have been holding on like grim death by the safety-rope of method—amidst the general shipwreck of my powers of body and mind—doing certain small things—such as one can still do—with a certain regularity and a certain determination of purpose is I always find the best resource in these conditions— If one attempt any thing great—or exerts oneself only by fits and starts—nothing comes of it but failure and deeper discouragement. Of a heap of letters that had accum[ul]ated 8 on my conscience I have been making it a law for myself to write just one each day—and each day I have hemmed two towels!! and each day read two articles in Jeffrey's miscellanies9— This is very humble work certainly but with so much headach and sickness it is a fair conquest from the Inane.
Yesterday I eat the wing of a chicken—and received the congratulations of the house thereupon— On the strength of this I am writing longer than usual today
Carlyle is to dine with Lady Harriet again to day—and this time poor Mazzini must go— I begin to have a real admiration for that woman—her fascination of Carlyle proves her to be the most masterly coquette of Modern Times!— A hundred kisses to my Uncle— I shall never get that paying for my seat out of my head—there was something so very unclish—so fatherly almost, in the way it was done— — My kindest love to Helen and the children— Candour obliges me to say that the sandwiches she made up for me were the very daintiest morsels of human victual I ever eat in my life— I suppose it must have been their goodness that has disgusted me with everything I have tried to eat since—
By the way I will enclose you my Helen's bill of small expences— for the sake of the new arithmetical system therein illustrated
And so god keep you my Babbie
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Sporadic showers are expected throughout the late morning in Volusia and Flagler counties, while more considerable cloudiness will be more widespread later today.
The National Weather Service in Melbourne predicts rain chances around 60 percent near Daytona Beach, New Smyrna and DeBary and as high as 80 percent in Palm Coast. Inland highs are expected to hover in the mid-90s while coastal temperatures are forecast between 89 and 90 degrees, tempered by southwest winds around 10 mph.
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Like all other city departments relying on general fund tax revenue, the Cheney Fire Department is hoping to do at least as much in the way of service in 2014 as they have in 2013 – and with not a whole lot more revenue.
The Fire Department is proposing a 2014 budget of $1,581,400, most of which would come out of a combination of revenue resources that make up the city's projected $6,787,500 general fund budget. Fire Chief Mike Winters said in an email the department's proposal is $30,100 more than last year, just under a 2 percent increase.
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This little intern went to the brewpub. This little intern went for some beer. And this little intern went oink, oink, oink, all the way to Swallow Acres! You got it...this little intern went to visit the piggies! Swallow Acres is a family run operation located in Georgetown, Delaware. Brooks and Lisa Truitt started this adventure roughly 4 years ago, and have since added chickens, goats, herbs, and produce-- they've got it going on! Greeted by Lisa, she and her two children became my tour guides, a real family affair. Swallow Acres features everything from squash to lavender, talk about variety! Then I heard the sound I had been waiting for...oink, oink-- there they were, the piggies, in all their glory (and mud)! With the extreme temperatures Delaware has been facing, Lisa turns the hose on for the pigs. The result- some very muddy, super happy, much cooler pigs. Looking for some baby piglets, I learned that 3 months was the youngest of this group. But-- there are two females expecting in early August! I think I see another visit in my near future. I noticed that the pigs had free reign of the land...so what does that mean for their health, food, and all things pig? The Truitt's have worked to be as natural as they possibly can. Keeping the herd internal has greatly reduced the risk of disease. They have also refused to use synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers. Striving to work with natural systems for pest control and fertility, their approach is a combination of organic and bio-intensive methods. That all sounds good to me, but does chef Dennis know how great this place is?? "Our own pigs fed with our grains from the brewpub... Also, the Truitt's are just good people that I enjoy working with." It sure sounds like he knows! While I could have spent the rest of my night giggling with the piggies, I sadly had to venture home. Before I left, however, Brooks picked me a beautiful bouquet of herbs and some very tasty-looking squash. From one of the most famous pigs of all, "thats all folks!"
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Monday, January 14, 2013
Flu Myths Debunked
It's winter-time and flu season. I thought it would be a good time to help dispel some myths about influenza. This information comes from www.webmd.com.
Myth: You can get the flu or other complications from the flu shot.
Truth: Flu shots only contain dead viruses. You simply can't catch the flu from a dead virus.
Myth: After December, it's too late to get the vaccine.
Truth: The flu season peaks in February and March, so even if you wait until December or January, you will still be protected during peak season. But try to get the shot earlier next year.
Myth: Eating pork and pork products will cause H1N1 (swine) flu.
Truth: Though it originated in pigs, swine flu now gets passed from human to human, so don't worry about the pigs!
Myth: Cold weather causes the flu.
Truth: While there might seem to be a connection -- since flu season coincides with colder months in the U.S. -- there isn't. After all, flu season is the same throughout the whole country: even if it's frigid in Minnesota, It's still warm in Florida.
Colder weather might increase the risk of flu in one way: We might come into closer contact with other people because we're all stuck inside. That could make it easier for the virus to spread.
Myth: Antibiotics can fight the flu.
Truth: Antibiotics only fight bacterial infections. Flu -- whether it's typical
seasonal flu or swine flu -- is not caused by bacteria, but by a virus. So antibiotics have absolutely no effect on any kind of flu. But this message just won't sink in for some people.
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backdoor barbequeI always wanted to experiment with putting liquids in my rear; is this unsafe or risky? The kinds of liquids I had in mind would be like lotion, baby oil or condiments like vinegar, barbeque sauce, ketchup, olive oil, or a tiny bit of Tabasco sauce (just to feel what its like). Do you have any comments on this?
Dear Damien,
Your anus is not a hamburger. Please do not slather the inside of it with condiments of any sort.
Oily and sugary products are not to be used in the anus. Oil traps bacteria and irritants and sugar encourages the growth of bacteria.
I have heard of the practice of applying such foods on the rim of the anus for the purpose of having your partner eat it off. But it's best to make sure that no such products are placed inside.
Other alternatives would be foods that can't get lost inside the anus, like a cucumber or zucchini. Hopefully, you'll consider these as a better alternative to your condiment fantasy.
So, basically, don't put anything up there if you can't wrap a condom around it first.
As for baby oil and lotion: Don't use anything that isn't water-based; these products are less hygienic and you'll be more prone to infection.
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lost that lubin' feelingI am a young (19), healthy, sexually-active female. I have been with my boyfriend for about a year now. I find it difficult to stay lubricated during sex, especially when we use condoms. I know that there are lubrications out there that we could use, and we are not above using them, but is there a way that I could get lubricated through eating certain foods?
Hi Jean,
The quick-fix of choice is just to use an over-the-counter lubricant — they work wonders. But, if you're willing to tough it out for the sake of taking a more natural approach, here are my suggestions:
Bon apptit and good luck!
Donald Zimmer
get it up for cheapWhen it comes to lasting longer during sex, are there alternative pills to Deferol that are less expensive?
Are you sure cheap is the way you want to go? I wouldn't trust little blue pills with the drug name imprint scratched off that you bought off of someone's homemade website.
I'll give you a list of the drugs available (other than Deferol and Viagra) and you can discuss effectiveness and side effects with your physician and cost with your insurance company.
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LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – The Playboy battle returns to RHOBH tonight between Faye Resnick and Camille Grammer. Faye Resnick returns to the Beverly Hills Housewives tonight, and while fans were surprised she wasn't made a full "Housewife" this season, Faye tells news it would have been too much for her schedule.
Brandi Glanville tonight throws insults at Eddie Cibrian who now stars in the new drama "The Playboy Club". But RHOBH has its own Playboy drama as former Playboy women Camille and Faye face off. Much of the drama between these ladies got even worse after last season and the notable "Dinner Date from Hell" . In subsequent video narratives, Faye revealed more to fans and news later about that infamous episode.
After the Beverly Hills season ended last year, Bravo aired a special entitled Dinner Party from Hell, Producers Cut, in which Faye told viewers that she knows Camille's past. "Someone sent me a Playboy shot [of Camille] and it doesn't look like a Playboy shot. It look a p-n shot…. I know everything about Camille's past."
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Last season, Kyle Richards started the Faye vs. Camille fight with the loaded question "Camille, didn't YOU also pose for Playboy?" Kyle knew the answer because the Housewives had reportedly looked at Camille's pictures in the limo en route to Camille's Malibu mansion.
Yet, all this was played up during the broadcast. When the episode first aired, news reports claimed that Camille's past was "revealed". It was not revealed. It was widely known when the series started that Camille Donatacci had posed for Playboy, that she appeared unclothed in pictures online, that she appeared in Marilyn Chambers' Bedtime Stories and The N–ed Detective.
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Grammer claimed on camera that she didn't do Playboy Magazine but Playboy's Lingerie book. Taylor said "It's clothed? You we wearing lingerie.". Lisa Vanderpump off screen responded to the comment. "Lingerie? I thought the whole point of Playboy is no lingerie."
And yet, today people still remember the exchange "The answers to the murders lie are in the world of Faye Resnick". The remark was not a trial answer but a response OJ Simpson granted during a TV interview after the trial.
Tonight, the dubbed "morally corrupt" Faye Resnick, as Camille called her last season, returns to the series. But while many fans, LALATE included, though Resnick should have been made a full Housewife this season, Faye tells fans and news she is still content as she is.
When asked "Any chance u could be the next Beverly Hills Housewife?" she recently responded "Ha, I barley have time for my design firm as it is." Resnick's appearance last season produced one of the highest rated episodes ever for the series. But Eddie Cibrian's debut in The Playboy Club, ironically, one of the worse ratings for a new show this fall season.


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Jordan Vanderham won first place at the GreenLight Business Competition for his thermal mask.
Graduates of the McNair Scholars program are prepared to find success as doctoral candidates.
Five students recently passed the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Paris exam.
Earning the prestigious scholarship allowed Dutfield to work at the U.S. Embassy in Paris.
Psychology graduate is making a difference in the emerging field of positive education
University resources made it possible for a small band of local musicians to find funding and perform.
Imagine a car that could recognize when a driver is distressed.
Brothers from Alpha Sigma Phi are ready to ride bicycles to Chicago to raise money for a nonprofit.
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Ravel: Piano Concerto in G; Piano Concerto for the Left Hand; Florent Schmitt: l'entends dans le lointainà / Vincent Larderet, piano
1 Super Audio CD / ARS Productions / 2015-10-30Works: Maurice Ravel: Concerto for Piano for the Left Hand in D major; Concerto for Piano in G major; Florent Schmitt: J'entends dans le lointain... (version for piano & orchestra - 1929)
Performers: Larderet, Vincent [Piano]
Conductors: Kawka, Daniel
Ensemble: ; OSE Symphonic Orchestra
This recording contains the piano concertos of Maurice Ravel and a piece for piano and orchestra by Florent Schmitt, performed by pianist Vincent Larderet, the...continue...
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Edison Denisov: Au plus haut des cieux; Chamber Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2; Cinq romances d'Anna Akhmatova / Briquitte Peyre, soprano
1 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2012-12-11Works: Edison Denisov: Chamber Symphony; Au Plus Haut des Cieux ("The Highest Heaven"), song cycle for soprano & chamber orchestra; Chamber Symphony no 2; Ekaterina Kouprovskaia-Denisova: Romances (5) d'Ann...
Performers: Peyre, Brigitte
Conductors: Kawka, Daniel
Ensemble: Ensemble Orchestral Contemporain
One of the key thinkers of Russian music of the second half of the 20th century, Edison Denisov left a major legacy. This recording presents...continue...
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Boulez: Memoriale; Derive 1; Derive 2 / Daniel Kawka
1 CD / Naïve / 2012-02-28Works: Pierre Boulez: Mémoriale, for flute & 8 instruments; Dérive I, for flute, clarinet, piano, vibes, violin & cello; Dérive II, for chamber ensemble
Performers: Junger, Fabrice
Conductors: Kawka, Daniel
Ensemble: ; Ensemble Orchestral Contemporain
naïve classique presents a new recording dedicated to the legendary composer Pierre Boulez, performed by Ensemble Orchestral Contemporain. The Ensemble is a French orchestra which...continue...
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Pierre-Alain Jaffrennou: Propos, chamber works / Peyre, Kawka, Vaillancourt, Pierre-Alain Jaffrennou
1 CD / Aeon / 2012-01-10Works: Pierre-Alain Jaffrennou: Chronorhythmie, for 2 instrumental ensembles & electronics; Du ciel et de la terre, for string sextet & electronics; For Three, for trombone, cello, percussion & electronics;...
Performers: Axelsson, Jonny; Carat, Benjamin; Jaffrennou, Pierre-Alain; Nilsson, Ivo; Peyre, Brigitte; Rouch, Anne; Soccoja, Isabel; Tidswell, Dianan
Conductors: Vaillancourt, Lorraine; Kawka, Daniel
Ensemble: ; Ensemble Orchestral Contemporain; Nouvel Ensemble Moderne; Solistes de l'Orchestre National de Lyon
The aim of this recording is to provide a few milestones among the works composed by Jaffrennou between 1997 and 2006. Three of these pieces...continue...
Barber: Piano Concerto; 3 Essays / Kawka
1 CD / Stradivarius / 2010-09-01Works: Samuel Barber: Concerto for Piano, Op. 38; Essay for Orchestra no 1, Op. 12; Second Essay, for orchestra, Op. 17; Essay for Orchestra no 3, Op. 47
Performers: Nuti, Giampaolo
Conductors: Kawka, Daniel
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Conductors: Kawka, Daniel
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Voyages - Berio, Hosokawa, Schoeller / Gallois, Kawka, et al
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Performers: Gallois, Pascal
Conductors: Kawka, Daniel
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Caffeine from a coffee bean can block pain.
Do you have sore muscles from a grueling workout and are in need of a quick pick-me-up? Then a pit stop to a coffee shop will help. Not since the release of double stuffed Oreos has a two for one deal been so popular! A study published in the Journal of Pain found that women who ingested two cups of coffee 24 to 48 hours following exercise of the quadriceps reported less muscle soreness compared to after taking a placebo. The women were also able to produce a greater amount of muscle force during subsequent exercise.
Pain relief in a (coffee bean) nut shell
Caffeine may stop pain by blocking a neurotransmitter that send the "ouch" signal to muscles, explains study co-author Steven Broglio, Ph D., of the University of Illinois.
Here is a recipe for a post workout protein shake: one part coffee buzz two parts delicious.
1 cup skim milk
20 mg vanilla whey protein powder
½ tsp instant coffee
6 ice cubes
Blend until desired consistency and serve.
Nutrients per serving: Calories: 179, Total Fat: 2g , Sat Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 33mg, Sodium: 160 mg, Total Carbohydrate: 18 g, Fiber: 0g Sugars: 15 g, Protien: 22g
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PlanetSide 2 has been confirmed to be running at 1080p on the PS4, something that was said by the game's Creative Director, Matt Higby. Higby announced this during a stream of the game, also noting that they are still working on optimization of PlanetSide 2 for the PlayStation 4.
PlanetSide 2 was meant to drop on the PS4 at the beginning of the year, but they've obviously been spending this time getting it optimized. Higby also confirmed that there will be a playable version provided at E3, which is next month.


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James Blake – Order / Pan
June 30th, 2011
James Blake's latest "Order" b/w "Pan" will be released on Hemlock Recordings July 11. Sample both tracks below. James Blake – Order James Blake – Pan James Blake : (Official) (Label) (Myspace) Rating: 8.0
Jessie J – Who's Laughing Now (Xaphoon Jones Remix)
June 30th, 2011
Yep, this is fire. Tip to our buddy Details of My Life. Jessie J – Who's Laughing Now (Xaphoon Jones Remix) Xaphoon Jones : (Official) (Myspace) (Twitter) Rating: 8.5
Baxter Dury – Claire
June 30th, 2011
A strong return from singer/songwriter Baxter Dury (son of Blockheads' frontman Ian Dury). "Claire", the lead track from Dury's upcoming Happy Soup LP for Parlophone, sounds international (global?); the song draws from a widely reaching musical palette; it sounds like Dury's home, the UK (60's pop, 80's, current electro and indie), it sounds like NY, […]
Snoop Dogg – Sensual Seduction (Wick-it Remix)
June 30th, 2011
Nashville mixman Wick-it delivers a crunchy slice of sensualstep on this new Snoop remix. 21+. Grown and sexy only. Snoop Dogg – Sensual Seduction (Wick-it Remix) Wick-it : (Soundcloud) (Myspace) (Facebook) Rating: 7.9
Jesse Boykins III – I Can't Stay (Prod. Gold Panda)
June 30th, 2011
Boykins/Panda all day. "I Can't Stay" is such a killer mash of styles; electro, r&b, house, ____wave. Boykins talks about how during the time between his last release (three years ago) and the release of his new "The Way of a Wayfarer" that he really went searching for new inspiration, new sources of knowledge and […]
RAVE'S FAVES: Battles – My Machines (Feat. Gary Numan)
June 30th, 2011
The band Battles just released their anticipated second album, and it turned out their name took on a deeper meaning when their lead singer and founder left the band during the recording process. The remaining members left the vocal parts open and then recruited guest singers. Icon Gary Numan was down for it, and thus […]
Damon Albarn – The Reigning Queen
June 30th, 2011
"The Reigning Queen" is the latest sample from Damon Albarn's forthcoming Dr. Dee opera. This stripped down acoustic track is bummed out melancholic Albarn at his sorrowful sad old geezer best. Peep game below. Damon Albarn – The Reigning Queen Damon Albarn : (Twitter) Rating: 8.0
T H E S L O W D O W N – Sex
June 30th, 2011
Manchester is the gift that keeps on giving. T H E S L O W D O W N are the latest Mancs to surface from the region and like their recent peers (WU LYF, Airship, etc.) the band seems rife with 00's American indie rock influence. Here's one to watch out for. T H […]
Lucy Rose – Gamble Like I Used To
June 29th, 2011
Listening to "Gamble Like I Used To" is an exercise in hanging on a singer's every note. Lucy Rose's voice is dulcet and sweet but its also very very striking. The notes are soft but really precise. They're so carefully crafted. An acoustic guitar whispers, chimes warmly ring; the entire track is great but a […]
The Stuyvesants – Stoops Parks & Rooftops
June 29th, 2011
"Summer Madness" has been sampled a lot. It's been the principal in many many great tracks. The Stuyvesants flip of the classic Kool & the Gang jam here on "Stoops, Parks & Rooftops" definitely holds weight with previous songs that have sampled it. Images of rooftop cookouts, BBQs, and late night summer hang sessions, all […]
The Beaus – All's Well That Ends Well
June 29th, 2011
Rhythmic rock and roll from Doncaster UK with dub and hip hop influences? We're in. The Beaus : (Soundcloud) (Myspace) (Facebook) Rating: 8.5
Mabel Love – Hardened Face
June 29th, 2011
"Hardened Face" is the debut single. The band is British no doubt (Sheffield UK) but sound much more American than their place of birth would lead you to believe (or maybe not, lol, they do bear a bit of a resemblance to fellow Sheffieldians? Sheffieldites? Arctic Monkeys (and yes, there is a history between the […]
Bassnectar – Upside Down
June 29th, 2011
Oooooh taste the syrupy sweetness. The nectar man drops a bomb for your Wednesday afternoon. The drop on "Upside Down" is nice but the less wobbly bits of the track are def the most delectable – big claps, siren sounds, sped up snare fills. Shit just got serious. Go get it, girl. #raxonraxonrax Bassnectar – […]
Benjamin Francis Leftwich – 1904
June 28th, 2011
We are huge fans of Benjamin Francis Leftwich so we are super stoked to bring to you the North American premiere on his new track "1904". The song, previewed from the forthcoming Last Smoke Before the Snowstorm LP, is a stunning piece of acoustic pop. Leftwich's hushed vocal styling is framed by striking washes of […]
YC – Racks (Remix) (Feat. Nelly, B.o.B., Trae the Truth, Yo Gotti, CyHi Da Prynce, Dose & Ace Hood)
June 28th, 2011
on on YC – Racks (Remix) (Feat. Nelly, B.o.B., Trae the Truth, Yo Gotti, CyHi Da Prynce, Dose & Ace Hood) YC : (Facebook) Rating: 7.7
Little Majorette – Never Be the Same
June 28th, 2011
If you like Scandinavian synth pop with moody rhythmic verses, huge epic choruses, and more hooks than Jimmy Houston's tackle box, (we totally just took it there) then you, friend, have hit some sort of song jackpot cause "Never Be the Same" is all those things, and really really well executed, an exemplar for the […]
Bjork – Crystalline
June 28th, 2011
Rather than take someone else's melody and recycle it, (looking at you, Rihanna and the Rapture) Bjork has recycled herself. "Crystalline" exists between the crunchy prescient remixes on Telegram and the delicate echoes of Vespertine. Taking her own sound and twisting it, you feel nostalgia for those previous records without the hangover. Contributed by Erin […]
Tabi Bonney – Parachutes (Prod. Ski Beatz)
June 28th, 2011
Gotta admit this one of our fav hip hop tracks in a minute. Ski stretches the beat on "Parachute" to its limit, makes it taught til its paper thin, and what amounts is a super dense, compact, slim track. The perfect rudder to Tabi's more talk-y conversational flow. Tabi Bonney – Parachutes (Prod. Ski Beatz) […]
Jesse Boykins III – Back Home (Mermaids & Dragons) (Prod. Gold Panda)
June 28th, 2011
b3sci fav Jesse Boykins III returns w a new Gold Panda produced track. We're defniitely feeling this electro-tinged change of pace for JBIII. And while the track maybe heavily synthesized/processed, colder, Boykins' smooth tenor keeps the tune up on a steady slow burn. Jesse Boykins III – Back Home (Mermaids & Dragons) (Prod. Gold Panda) […]
Memory Tapes – Trance Sisters
June 27th, 2011
"Trance Sisters" is what you'd want Memory Tapes second LP to sound like; jagged rhythms, percussive melodies, and enough syncopation to get your next Bard College rave party poppin'. Lets go to the track! Memory Tapes – Trance Sisters Memory Tapes (Myspace) (Facebook) (Twitter) Rating: 7.9
Grimes – My Sister Says the Saddest Things
June 27th, 2011
Yeah, we fuck with Grimes. We also fuck with BANGS too. Take U to the Movies. Grimes – My Sister Says the Saddest Things Grimes (Myspace) Rating: 7.9
Laura Marling – A Creature I Don't Know
June 27th, 2011
"A Creature I Don't Know" is the lead single from Ms. Marling's upcoming third LP of the same name due in September. "A Creature I Don't Know" represents a realization and maturity in Marling's writing and vocal stylings. She's confident, she's on top the tune, she's bleeding out the track. It's great. Laura Marling – […]
TICKET GIVEAWAYS: Japanese Popstars Prize Pack!!!! (Vinyl + T-Shirt + Tix to 7/1 LA show)
June 24th, 2011
Prize Pack??? Sweeeeeeet! Japanese Popstars are one of our favorite new acts. Their Controlling Your Allegiance LP is phenomenal. So phenomenal, in fact, we wanted you to get hooked up with a copy, a VINYL copy of The Japanese Popstars: The Remixes, for free. That's how much we love you. Oh, and wait, that's just […]
Breton – RDI (Girl Unit Remix)
June 24th, 2011
We close up shop for the week on this heatrock of a Breton remix by London production smith Girl Unit. Feel the fresh Friday vibes. We out! Breton – RDI (Girl Unit Remix) Girl Unit : (Myspace) (Soundcloud) (Facebook) Rating: 8.2
Anuhea – Come Over Love (Estelle Cover)
June 24th, 2011
If only I lived in a universe where every time Bruno Mars' "The Lazy Song" (maybe the worst top 10 song EVER) came on the radio something by fellow Hawaiian Anuhea would play instead. Here, the soulful Maui native does her take on Estelle's "Come Over Love" adding acoustic guitar and a smoothed out island […]
That Time Beyonce Quoted Goodfellas
June 23rd, 2011
I once said to my ex that the most empowered I ever felt at Get Right (a testosterone-laden club night we'd go to in Columbus, Ohio) was the time the DJ played "Single Ladies." While the playlist for the night ranged from Pac & Dre's "California Love," an inexplicable favorite for a place extremely far […]
Coldplay – Major Minus
June 23rd, 2011
Looks like somebody stuck a quarter or two into these geezers as "Major Minus" is fucking great. This is totally what that shitbrick X&Y should have sounded like. The band sounds focused. The writing here is sharp; the melodies, the instrumentation, the rhythms, etc. Good on ya, Coldplay. It's nice to have you blokes back. […]
RAVE'S FAVES: The Postelles – 123 Stop
June 23rd, 2011
One of my favorite things to to discover a great new band when I'm at a venue to see someone else. That's how I found The Postelles last year. About all I knew at that point was that they were discovered and produced by Albert Hammond, Jr. of The Strokes. I figured I'd stay for […]
The Bottletop Band – One In A Million (Feat. Eliza Doolittle)
June 23rd, 2011
The Bottletop Band are a U.K.-Brazil charity act comprised of some serious heavy hitters of British music, members of Arctic Monkeys and Babyshambles, Gruff Rhys from Super Furry Animals. New track "One in a Million" features a sultry laid back vocal from our girl Eliza Doolittle. Eliza's syrupy stylings command a dub-influenced heavily syncopated track. […]
NiT GriT – Euthanizing a Dream
June 22nd, 2011
"Euthanizing a Dream" is the latest heater from San Jose artist NiT GriT. The track is very very melodic and will likely have heads of even the filthiest of dubstep vibing along. Into it. NiT GriT – Euthanizing a Dream NiT GriT : (Soundcloud) (Bandcamp) (Facebook) Rating: 8.1
Jad Fair, Hifiklub, Kpt.michi.gan – Bird House
June 22nd, 2011
I am so relaxed right now. Jad Fair, Hifiklub, KPTMichigan – Bird House Jad Fair, Hifiklub, Kpt.michi.gan: (Jad Fair) (Hifiklub) (Kpt.michi.gan) Rating: 7.9
The Dirty Nil – Fuckin' Up Young
June 22nd, 2011
"Nerd Rock ain't been this hard since the days of Pinkerton." – Chris Gedos The Dirty Nil – Fuckin' Up Young The Dirty Nil : (Myspace) (Facebook) (Bandcamp) Rating: 8.7
MeLo-X – Heartbeat (Quadron Remix)
June 22nd, 2011
MeLo goes in on Quadron's excellent "Average Fruit" from '09. Adding a kinetic bassline, and a lights down 3AM feel to the instrumentation, the track plays like the ride home, the punctuation on a good evening well shared. p.s. Check the Dr. Woo-directed vid too. Too dope. MeLo-X – Heartbeat (Quadron Remix) MeLo-X : (Blogspot) […]
Bombay Bicycle Club – Shuffle
June 22nd, 2011
"Shuffle" is the lead single from the band's upcoming third LP A Different Kind of Fix. It's definitely a different sound for the band, a progression of sorts. But the pop sensibilities of BBC are undeniable and this new record is phenomenal. "Shuffle" is totally a major hit in the UK. Mark it down. Bombay […]
Washed Out – A Dedication
June 22nd, 2011
The latest from Washed Out's Within and Without, "A Dedication" sways and drifts, propelled forward in the most unhurried of ways, crawling to the pulse of a simple piano figure. Check it below. Washed Out – A Dedication Washed Out : (Myspace) (Facebook) Rating: 8.0
Alex Clare – Too Close (Live Unplugged)
June 21st, 2011
Mindblown. Alex Clare – Too Close (Live Unplugged) Alex Clare : (Official) (Myspace) (Facebook) Rating: 9.1
Alicia Keys – Typewriter
June 21st, 2011
New old Alicia. "Typewriter" finds Mrs. Beatz carefully crooning over a deep 90's backbeat. The track was recorded as part of the Songs in A Minor sessions and was left off that seminal LP. A few listens in, I think we're feeling this early aughts Mariah-esque jam. How are y'all feeling about it? p.s. Listen […]
Wakey!Wakey! – Twenty-Two (RAC Maury Mix)
June 21st, 2011
Another from the Remix Artist Collective. This time its NYC-based Wakey!Wakey! that gets that special RAC lovin, Maury style. You already know what it is. Wakey!Wakey! – Twenty-Two (RAC Maury Mix) Wakey!Wakey! : (Official) (Myspace) Rating: 8.1
Smokey Robinson – Baby Baby Don't Cry (Mux Mool Remix)
June 20th, 2011
Smokey loved this remix so much he got the Botox 12-pack today instead of his regular 6. Just playin', Smoke! Love ya! Love is here, baby! And its name is MUX MOOL. Lets go! Smokey Robinson – Baby Baby Don't Cry (Mux Mool Remix) Mux Mool : (Soundcloud) (Facebook) (Twitter) Rating: 8.2
Mac Miller – Family First (Feat. Talib Kweli)
June 20th, 2011
Mac dropped this new laidback reflective track to celebrate cracking 500,000 followers on Twitter. Mac's rhymes are OK but we're into this mainly 'cause of the Talib feature, which rips. Get into the track below. Mac Miller – Family First (Feat. Talib Kweli) Mac Miller : (Official) (Myspace) (Twitter) Rating: 7.7
Gold Fields – The Woods
June 20th, 2011
New heat from down under. Gold Fields a five piece from Ballarat, OZ, fall somewhere between the electro polyrhythms and jagged guitar of New Order and the punchier, more frenetic sounds of more contemporary synth pop. Give the excellent "The Woods" a spin below. Gold Fields – The Woods Gold Fields : (Bandcamp) (Facebook) Rating: […]
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SBTRKT – Pharaohs
June 20th, 2011
SBTRKT featuring Roses Gabor. Track 8 on the new s/t LP. Here comes the win. SBTRKT – Pharaohs SBTRKT : (Myspace) (Official) (Soundcloud) Rating: 8.5
Look at the Fields – Till' The World Ends (Google Guitar Doodle Britney Spears Cover)
June 17th, 2011
Remember that super cool Les Paul-tribute Google doodle from last week that you could actually play? Yeah, that was awesome. If not for a lack of mouse dexterity I'd have totally nailed "Semi-Charmed Life" on it. Floridian indie band used the doodle to record a quiet, almost eerie version of Britney's "Till' The World Ends" […]
Soulphonics & Ruby Valle – Heartlite
June 17th, 2011
Classic R&B/soul from the ATL. The sunny, feel-good "Heartlite" is the perfect soundtrack for your weekend. Now move those feet! Catch that summertime groove. Soulphonics & Ruby Valle – Heartlite Soulphonics & Ruby Valle : (Myspace) (Facebook) Rating: 8.0
Aimee Allen – Calling the Maker
June 17th, 2011
Yeah! Tell us what it is, girl! Gwen Stefani, Gaga, Peter Gabriel, Timberlake, lots of vocal influences to pick out here. The Gwen influence is the most evident here though, listen to some of those vocal affectations in the verses. For "Calling the Maker", a few big beats, some really big hooks, and a little […]
Kanye West – Mama's Boyfriend (Diminutive Remix)
June 17th, 2011
The embattled Kanye vocal track gets a flip over Deadboy's excellent remix of Drake and Alicia Keys' "Fireworks". Kanye West – Mama's Boyfriend (Dimunitive Remix) Kanye West : (Official) (Twitter) Rating: 8.5
WU LYF – Cave Song
June 17th, 2011
"Cave Song" is swirling, cavernous, rapturous. This is as radio friendly as WU LYF gets on their debut album, Go Tell Fire to the Mountain, which was released on Monday in the UK and is set for August 22nd here in North America. The band has dismissed notions of secrecy and given several interviews over […]
Caspa – Fulham 2 Waterloo
June 16th, 2011
OK, so we're thinking Caspa's new "Fulham 2 Waterloo" is some sort of send up to "Miami 2 Ibiza" but one can never be too sure about these things. Caspa – Fulham 2 Waterloo Caspa : (Myspace) (Twitter) (Facebook) Rating: 8.0
Marlena Shaw – California Soul (A.Skillz Remix)
June 16th, 2011
Our man A.Skillz gets busy in the mix on this five-star awesome flip of the Ashes and Simpson classic. We are definitely feeling the early 90's club feel to this. Everybody dance now! Marlena Shaw – California Soul (A.Skillz Remix) A.Skillz : (Soundcloud) (Facebook) (Twitter) Rating: 8.4
Thievery Corporation – Culture of Fear (Feat. Mr. Lif)
June 16th, 2011
Oooooh "Culture of Fear". Sounds creeeeepy. Aah! Spooks aside, we do have some new Thievery Corp. flavor for your ear. The track, which the duo leaked today, features longtime Def Jux MC Mr. Lif and, as you would expect, goes pretty damn hard. Check it below. Thievery Corporation – Culture of Fear (Feat. Mr. Lif) […]
Long Arm – The Branches (Feat. Teknical Development)
June 16th, 2011
Long Arm's stunning "The Branches" sounds bit like what Portishead's Third might've sounded like had those geezers not totally shat the bed. Jerky, detached, heavy beats frame fuzzed out jazz and vocal samples. Rapper Teknical Development of UK hip hop group Obba Supa flows a few choice pensive bars into the mix. Long Arm – […]
RAVE'S FAVES: Florence + The Machine – Not Fade Away
June 16th, 2011
It's back to the "Rave On" album of Buddy Holly covers, due to drop June 28. It's hard to go wrong with a Holly song, but Florence + the Machine outdid themselves on "Not Fade Away". Gotta love the arrangement, which includes a wandering tuba. Florence is hot off of a reportedly huge Bonnaroo reaction, […]
Germany Germany – River
June 15th, 2011
One more track to bump on a Wednesday eve, "River" comes to us from Victoria B.C. group Germany Germany. The uptempo track is built on simple guitar-picked melody, which is played on top polyrhythmic beats and walls of synth layering. We are into it. Germany Germany – River Germany Germany : (Official) (Myspace) (Bandcamp) Rating: […]
Jealov – DCW
June 15th, 2011
Boom. Boom. Blip Blip. Jealov – DCW Jealov : (Soundcloud) (Facebook) (Official) Rating: 8.1
The Weeknd – The Morning (ill-esha's lovestep jam)
June 15th, 2011
Yeah yeah, we know, another Weeknd remix? b3sci, for real? If not for having this on repeat all day we'd have abstained but this lovestep remix of "The Morning" by SF artist ill-esha is just too sick to not put on for y'all. Enjoy. The Weeknd – The Morning (ill-esha's lovestep jam) ill-esha : (Official) […]
The Royalty – Brimstone
June 15th, 2011
The beautiful delicate "Brimstone" by El Paso band The Royalty has some of the prettiest melodies we've heard in a long time. The track's string arrangement is also top shelf stuff, the interlude that drops into the track at about 2:30 is simply gorgeous. We're in love with this shit. Sample for yourself below. The […]
Sallie Ford & the Sound Outside – Cage
June 15th, 2011
Sallie's got soul. Her new Dirty Radio LP is a hit here at b3sci HQ. Somewhere between Stax soul, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, and Tom Waits (some seriously illustrious company, indeed) Sallie & Co. will rip you a new one on the gritty "Cage", which is our pick from Dirty Radio. Catch a little holy ghost […]
New Look – The Ballad (Koreless Remix)
June 14th, 2011
Whenever you see "Koreless Remix" following the Artist and song name on a track title you know you're likely in for something pretty sick, this new remix of New Look's "The Ballad" is no exception. The moment around the 1:00 mark where a beautiful falsetto harmony lifts into the mix over hushed-up drum clatters is […]
CyHi Da Prynce – Woopty Doo (Feat. Big Sean) (Prod. Kanye West & No I.D.)
June 14th, 2011
A smooth buttery look for CyHi and Big Sean tipped up by the Superfriends Kanye & No I.D. CyHi's verses go down easy, well enough for the song, but Sean's verse is the track's star turn. Get connected below. CyHi Da Prynce – Woopty Doo (Feat. Big Sean) (Prod. Kanye West & No I.D.) CyHi […]
Kanye West – Mama's Boyfriend (Full Version)
June 14th, 2011
We're a touch late on this. But this new unreleased Kanye was too good not to throw up here. Obviously, the content of the track is deeply personal and if you, too, grew up in the context of a single mom household, you probably know a bit about what this track is about. Kanye West […]
Flying Lotus – Massive Attack (vibeangel mix1)
June 14th, 2011
One of our all-time favs Fly Lo threw down on some unreleased tracks on his Soundcloud last night. Among the 8 as of yet unheard tracks are some real gems. Our favorite of which is this "Massive Attack" mix. And, yes, the track does a bit remind of that legendary group, it sounds more of […]
Glasvegas, Live @ The Troubadour, Los Angeles 06/08/11
June 13th, 2011
What does does a consciously ambitious band sound like? A possible answer is Glasvegas. We're not saying that's a good or bad thing (for them) but we are saying that few things felt more clear Wednesday night at the Troubadour. Before a sold out crowd of radio rock fans, the band took to the stage […]
Sleeper Agent – Proper Taste
June 13th, 2011
"Proper Taste" is new from Cage the Elephant tourmates Sleeper Agent. The tracks rolls from a huge verse to a bigger prechorus to a massive chorus. Huge to bigger to massive that's "Proper Taste" in a nutshell. The song is most def one of our fav rock tracks of the last couple months and has […]
Wilkinson – Every Time
June 13th, 2011
Our girl Annie Mac hooked it up on her latest Friday night radio programme. One of the big standouts of the show was this track by UK electronic artist Wilkinson. Somewhere between Electro, D&B, and Drumstep, "Every Time" is the sort of feel good jam that fills floors at festivals and the biggest club rooms. […]
Moving Units – Until She Says (Knight Stalker Remix)
June 13th, 2011
Remember Moving Units? They were an MTV buzzband like 6-7 years ago. Appearances on MTV 2 Subterranean, being interviewed by John Norris. All the accoutrements that come with such lofty reaches of MTV buzzbanddom. Well, Knight Stalker, out of Los Angeles, does too. They lace up a mint remix of "Until She Says". Freshly baked […]
Big Sean – Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay (Feat. Roscoe Dash & Kanye West)
June 13th, 2011
One of the most anticipated singles of the summer is hitting the internet RIGHT NOW. This post was inspired by a little Martin Solveig and lime juice-ay. This is a hit. How we feeling about this fam? Big Sean – Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay (Feat. Roscoe Dash & Kanye West) Big Sean: (Official) (Myspace) (Twitter) […]
The Japanese Popstars – Shells Of Silver (Feat. James Vincent Mcmorrow)
June 13th, 2011
It's an all-Irish affair as The Japanese Popstars link up w b3sci fav James Vincent McMorrow on a sweet new electro-y track. McMorrow's syrupy croon frames the vibed-out heavily synth-layered track. Into it. The Japanese Popstars – Shells Of Silver (Feat. James Vincent Mcmorrow) The Japanese Popstars: (Official) (Twitter) (Free Mixtape) Rating: 8.4
B3SCI GIVEAWAY: Florence + The Machine Vinyl!!
June 10th, 2011
Our girl Florence will be rolling through Los Angeles for a two show stand at The Greek Theatre this Monday and Tuesday (6/13 and 6/14). To celebrate the occasion, its truly an occasion as we've seen Florence live twice now and she ripped both performances, we are giving away Vinyl LP of Florence's breakthrough debut […]
Zoo Kid – Broke
June 10th, 2011
Here you go! Zoo Kid. East London. 2011. Banger. Zoo Kid – Broke Zoo Kid: (Official) (Bandcamp) (Facebook) Rating: 8.4
RAVE'S FAVES: Ida Maria – I Eat Boys Like You for Breakfast
June 10th, 2011
The song title alone almost qualifies this track as "Rave's Fave" but the fact is that I like this one about as much as past-fave "Bad Karma". Ida, of course, graced us with "I Like You So Much Better When You're Naked" a few years ago. I love a girl that's sassy and funny, and […]
OUTFIT – Every Night I Dress Up As You / Firemen Don't Fly
June 9th, 2011
The gentle soul of Arthur Lee reincarnates on "Every Night I Dress Up As You", debut banger by Liverpudlian five piece Outfit. The drummer's a producer according to their abeano.com interview, so the polished sound is their autonomous product as opposed to an iron fist ruling behind the curtain. Androgynous song title + related band […]
Martin Solveig – The Night Out
June 9th, 2011
One of the first jams I immediately went for the repeat button on in a couple weeks. Our buddies at SKOA just called "hit" on this new Martin Solveig track. We are seconding. "The Night Out" is big. UK Top 40 big. And likely one of Summer 2011's most remixed tracks. Stay tuned. Martin Solveig […]
Wretch 32 – Don't Go (Feat. Josh Kumra)
June 9th, 2011
Wretch's latest got the "Hottest Record in the World" treatment from Zane Lowe on his Radio 1 show today. "Don't Go" features the London MC giving it to you real on pulsing yet smooth, laid back beat. Josh Kumra chips in with some Chris Martin-esque vocal stylings on the hook. Check it below. Wretch 32 […]
Cee-Lo Green – Baby I Don't Care (Buddy Holly Cover)
June 9th, 2011
The latest from Rave On the big Buddy Holly covers project. Following joints by The Black Keys, Florence and the Machine, and My Morning Jacket, here's everybody's favorite red & black-adorned Voice judge. We love it. You love it. But what would Xtina A. think? We know Blake Shelton's feeling it. Argggggghhhh Cee-Lo Green – […]
Cults – Rave On
June 8th, 2011
Album closer on Cults' self-titled debut. Word to our buddy Bruce. Cults – Rave On Cults: (Official) (Bandcamp) Rating: 8.0
SBTRKT – Something Goes Right (Feat. Sampha)
June 8th, 2011
Brand new SBTRKT c/o Gilles Peterson. Possible next single?? SBTRKT – Something Goes Right (Feat. Sampha) SBTRKT: (Myspace) (Official) (Soundcloud) Rating: 7.8
Dashius Clay – Pump It Up (Just Dance)
June 8th, 2011
Ahhh wah, make my day. Dashius Clay – Pump It Up (Just Dance) Dashius Clay: (Official) (Myspace) (Twitter) Rating: 7.9
The High Drops – These Kids
June 8th, 2011
One of the freshest rock and roll noises we've heard in a minute. Check out "These Kids" from Vancouver's The High Drops. Tip Rollo & Grady. The High Drops – These Kids The High Drops: (Myspace) (Facebook) Rating: 8.2
Come Spin with B3Sci on Turntable.fm
June 8th, 2011
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Ben Howard – The Wolves
June 7th, 2011
Here's your after work jam status for a Tuesday. On "Wolves", by Devon UK singer-songwriter Ben Howard, clattering acoustic strums support a percussive but beautiful series of melodies. Get a sample below. Ben Howard – The Wolves Ben Howard: (Ben Howard) (Facebook) Rating: 8.2
Drake – I'm On One (Karetus Remix)
June 7th, 2011
Here goes a bit more bothered take on the DJ Khaled/Drake blog jam. Wobbly in all the right ways and laced with some most excellent synth flourishes, Lisbon-based duo Karetus' remix of "I'm On One" is a keeper. Drake – I'm On One (Karetus Remix) Karetus: (Official) (Facebook) (Soundcloud) Rating: 8.1
Beyonce – Party (Feat. Andre 3000) (Prod. Kanye West)
June 7th, 2011
A murder's row of collaborators. 3 Stacks links up with Bey on this new Kanye produced track. But does the track add up? Is this a Top 40 hit? Prob not. Is it an ace track? Check back. p.s. Peep the Slick Rick/Doug E. Fresh sample on the beat, straight sick. Beyonce – Party (Feat. […]
Kasabian – Switchblade Smiles
June 7th, 2011
NEW Kasabian!! Get psyched. Track 1 off the quartet's upcoming 4th LP Velociraptor. Produced by Dan the Automator. Yeahhhhhhhhhh! Kasabian – Switchblade Smiles Kasabian: (Official) (Myspace) (Facebook) Rating: 8.5
Nipsey Hussle – Keys to the City
June 6th, 2011
Dope vid. Dope song. Big step up for Nipsey. Nipsey Hussle – Keys to the City Nipsey Hussle – Keys To The City from Nipsey Hussle on Vimeo. Nipsey Hussle: (Official) (Twitter) (Myspace) Rating: 8.0
2Pac x Star Slinger – I'm Gettin Innocent (MikeyW Mix)
June 6th, 2011
Straight out the slums of Youtube, we trashbagged this slick little Star Slinger mix done by Youtuber MikeyW. Dave Chappelle, that ain't your wife. 2Pac x Star Slinger – I'm Gettin Innocent (MikeyW Mix) Rating: 8.0
Coldplay – Major Minus
June 6th, 2011
Hmmmm. What do we have here? Coldplay – Major Minus (Live) Coldplay: (Official) (Twitter) (Facebook) Rating: 8.5
Jubilants – Antics
June 6th, 2011
Jubilants, outta Sydney, offer up a strong debut with the track for "Antics". Jangly guitar stabs, exceptional melodies, and enough rhythmic syncopation to get Rep. Anthony Weiner off the CPU and onto the d-floor mark this standout piece of indie rock and roll. Sample it below. Jubilants – Antics Jubilants: (Bandcamp) (Twitter) (Myspace) Rating: 8.2
Duck Sauce – Goody Two Shoes (Viceroy Edit)
June 6th, 2011
Heard this yet? Viceroy does the Duck men a solid with this smooth stylish mix. Get up on some serious Cheryl Lynn shit and tap Tap your feet to the beat beat. Duck Sauce – Goody Two Shoes (Viceroy Edit) Viceroy: (Soundcloud) (Facebook) (Twitter) Rating: 8.0
THROWBACK SATURDAYS: Notorious B.I.G. – Big Poppa (So So Def Remix)
Freestylers – Frozen (feat. Joshua Steele)
June 4th, 2011
The dubman of the year (FLUX PAVILION!) features his pipes on this latest release from Freestylers! "Frozen" grabs you at times, and it loses you.. well does it lose you? Either way, it's another new collaboration from the two who seem willing and able to deliver more provoking material to come. Freestylers – Frozen (feat. […]
Big Black Delta – Huggin & Kissin
June 3rd, 2011
"Huggin & Kissin" is a flattering song to its predecessors. At first when you hear that New Order style intro you think to yourself "oh no… not again", but soon the hooks supersede and forgiveness kicks in. Big Black Delta is the young project of Mellowdrone frontman Jonathan Bates. We're into it. Big Black Delta […]
RAVES FAVE'S: My Morning Jacket – True Love Ways (Buddy Holly Cover)
June 3rd, 2011
We have a complete rhyme this week because it's "Rave's Faves". I heard this My Morning Jacket cover of Buddy Holly's "True Love Ways", and it simply can't wait—this version is that pretty. The MMJ dudes' new album will probably do real well. This song just might become a hit for them if radio gives […]
RAVES FAVE'S: Kaiser Chiefs – Little Shocks
June 2nd, 2011
When the Kaiser Chiefs released their first album with I Predict A Riot, it was one of the freshest, most spontaneous discs of its time. They become more formula, and it worked temporarily with huge UK hits like "Ruby". Enter producer Mark Ronson, who recently rejuvenated Duran Duran. Call their new single a little shock. […]
Hodgy Beats – April 27th
June 2nd, 2011
OK, so watch what we do here. 1) We're just gonna ignore that this is an Odd Future track, 2) We're gonna feel the love 3) We're gonna vibe out. Cause the a) track is nice. And b) that Michael Ozowuru-produced beat? Next level. Hodgy Beats – April 27th Hodgy Beats: (Twitter) (Tumblr) (Myspace) Rating: […]
Cameron McGill & What Army – Let's Make Dinosaurs Extinct
June 2nd, 2011
When we got the press for Cameron McGill's latest project. The header on the email read something like "Like Jeff Buckley! Mazzy Star! Prince!". Surprise! they were kinda right. The vocal fidelity of Buckley in some of the more falsetto-y bits, the dusty warmth of Mazzy, and the punch of the Purple One. Also Wilco. […]
The Horrors – Still Life
June 2nd, 2011
New shit from The Horrors. Are you psyched? "Still Life" sounds a lot like Simple Minds, a little like Oasis (listen to the phrasing and rhythms in the choruses), and a little like Keane. Like Meat Loaf, at b3sci two out of three still ain't bad, and we're feeling the tune. Give this one a […]
Mara Hruby – The Panties (Mos Def Cover)
June 2nd, 2011
After work jam status. Mara Hruby, still the ish. Our girl just dropped a vid for her recently dropped "Panties" (bada bing) cover. Check it below. Mara Hruby – The Panties (Mos Def Cover) Mara Hruby: (Official) (Bandcamp) (Twitter) Rating: 8.4
Terror Danjah – Full Attention (Feat. Ruby Lee Rider)
June 2nd, 2011
Terror's got our with this smooth as silk grime tune. Song is via Mistajam from Sat. nite but we've heard this one in tons of other places too. Big. Terror Danjah – Full Attention (Feat. Ruby Lee Rider) Terror Danjah: (Myspace) (Twitter) Rating: 8.5
Swedish House Mafia – Save the World (Third Party Remix)
June 2nd, 2011
Swedish House Mafia, Save the World, Third Party. Don't be shy, you know you want to listen! Push play! Do it! Third Party's mix is a definite floor filler. It's a crowd pleaser. Big rooms, huge festivals, thousands of people. Swedish House Mafia – Save the World (Third Party Remix) Third Party: (Soundcloud) (Official) (Facebook) […]
Kanye West & Jay-Z – H.A.M. (Alejandro Chal Remix)
June 2nd, 2011
Alejandro Chal hooks up the Watch the Throne jam from earlier this year and doing right via all the right dub tinges and electro flourishes. Track follows. Kanye West & Jay-Z – H.A.M. (Alejandro Chal Remix) Alejandro Chal: (Soundcloud) Rating: 8.2
Seapony, Live @ The Echo, Los Angeles 05/31/11
June 2nd, 2011
Left quite impressed with Seapony's performance at the Echo Tuesday Night. Each song was pitch perfect, pop beauties in their economy and brevity. Their set opener, "With You", is actually the 12th and final track on Go With Me, the debut album which was released on Tuesday as well. I love how the cover art […]
League – Golden Maps
June 2nd, 2011
This is League. "Golden Maps", the band's latest, is mega. We're talking serious HIT MAKING POTENTIAL! Expect Radio 1 to be spinning these guys by the end of the summer. "Golden Maps" is hazy, it's hooky, and it's big. League – Golden Maps League: (Soundcloud) (Myspace) Rating: 8.5