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Boulder, CO - Approximately 600 geoscientists will gather 23-24 March for the 55th annual meeting of the Southeastern Section of the Geological Society of America. Hosted by the University of Tennessee Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences and the Tennessee Division of Geology, the meeting takes place at the Marriott Hotel in Knoxville, TN. Topics include: groundwater contamination; climate issues of the southeastern U.S.; planetary research involving Mars, the moon, and impact craters; and Tennessee's Gray fossil site.
Journalists are invited to attend sessions of interest, interview scientists, and visit the exhibit area. Information on complimentary media registration and procedures for arranging onsite and telephone interviews during the meeting are provided below.
To view the entire technical program, please visit http://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2006SE/finalprogram/.
Eligibility for complimentary media registration is as follows:
Complimentary meeting registration covers attendance at all technical sessions and access to the exhibit hall. Media must pay regular fees for paid luncheons, field trips, etc.
Media representatives may register onsite in the Marriott Hotel, Knoxville Ballroom lobby. Registration will be open Wednesday, 22 March, from 4:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, 23 March, from 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., and Friday, 24 March, from 7:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. All media registrants will receive a name badge and the program/abstract book upon arrival.
Media registrants may arrange on-site interviews after attending the session in which the talk is given or by leaving a note at the GSA Registration Desk requesting an interview before or after the talk. Interested media unable to attend may telephone the GSA Registration Desk at +1-865-594-4351 and leave a message requesting a callback from the speaker.
For additional information before 23 March, contact Ann Cairns, GSA Director of Communications, at 303-357-1056. During the meeting, 23-24 March, contact the GSA Registration Desk at +1-865-594-4351.
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The Peace Corps' highest priority is maintaining the good health and safety of every Volunteer. Peace Corps' medical programs emphasize the preventive, rather than the curative, approach to disease. The Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic maintains a clinic with two full-time medical officers, who take care of Volunteers' primary healthcare needs. Additional medical services, such as testing and basic treatment, are also available in the Dominican Republic at local, American-standard hospitals. If you become seriously ill, you will be transported either to an American-standard medical facility in the region or to the United States.
- 1 Health Issues in the Dominican Republic
- 1.1 Helping You Stay Healthy
- 1.2 Maintaining Your Health
- 1.3 Women's Health Information
- 1.4 Your Peace Corps Medical Kit
- 1.5 Before You Leave: A Medical Checklist
- 1.6 Safety and Security—Our Partnership
- 1.7 Factors that Contribute to Volunteer Risk
- 1.8 Summary Strategies to Reduce Risk
- 1.9 Support from Staff
- 1.10 What If You Become a Victim of a Violent Crime?
- 1.11 Security Issues in the Dominican Republic
- 1.12 Staying Safe: Don't Be a Target for Crime
- 1.13 Preparing for the Unexpected: Safety Training and Volunteer Support in the Dominican Republic
Health Issues in the Dominican Republic
Major health problems among Volunteers in the Dominican Republic are rare and are often the result of a Volunteer's not taking preventive measures to stay healthy. The most common health problems in the country are minor ones that are also found in the United States, such as colds, diarrhea, sinus infections, skin infections, headaches, dental problems, STIs, adjustment disorders, and alcohol abuse. These problems may be more frequent or compounded by life in the Dominican Republic because certain environmental factors here raise the risk or exacerbate the severity of illnesses and injuries.
The most common major health problems are malaria, amoebic dysentery, dengue fever, and HIV/AIDS. Because malaria is endemic in the Dominican Republic, taking antimalarial pills is required. You will receive vaccinations against the following: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, meningococcal meningitis, rabies, typhoid, MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella), and TD (tetanus and diphtheria). If you have already received any of these vaccinations, please bring written documentation of the dates they were administered.
Amoebic dysentery can be avoided by thoroughly washing fruits and vegetables and either boiling drinking water or using the water purification tablets provided in your Peace Corps-issued medical kit.
Helping You Stay Healthy
The Peace Corps will provide you with all the necessary inoculations, medications, and information to stay healthy. Upon your arrival in the Dominican Republic, you will receive a medical handbook. During training, you will receive a medical kit with supplies to take care of mild illnesses and first-aid needs. The contents of the kit are listed later in this chapter.
During pre-service training, you will have access to basic medical supplies through the medical officer. However, you will be responsible for your own supply of prescription drugs and any other specific medical supplies you require, as we will not order these items during training. Please bring a three-month supply of any prescription drugs you use as they may not be available here and it may take several weeks for shipments to arrive.
You will have a medical evaluation at mid-service and a physical examination at the end of your service. If you develop a serious medical problem during your service, the medical officer in the Dominican Republic will consult with the Office of Medical Services in Washington, D.C. If it is determined that your condition cannot be treated in the Dominican Republic, you may be sent out of the country for further evaluation and care.
Maintaining Your Health
As a Volunteer, you must accept considerable responsibility for your own health. Proper precautions will significantly reduce your risk of serious illness or injury.
The most important step in preventing malaria and dengue is to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. The best ways to avoid insect bites are to sleep under a mosquito net, wear long sleeves and pants whenever possible, use insect repellent, and keep screens on your windows and doors. The mosquitoes that transmit malaria bite primarily between dusk and dawn; the mosquitoes that transmit dengue are day feeders. The Peace Corps requires all Volunteers serving in the Dominican Republic to take the antimalarial drug Aralen (chloroquine). Aralen, however, can exacerbate dermatological conditions such as psoriasis. If you have a history of psoriasis, contact the medical office in Washington, D.C., before you leave for staging. You may be able to take an alternative antimalarial medication.
Rabies is endemic throughout the region. You will receive a series of three vaccinations to protect you against rabies once you arrive in the Dominican Republic. If you are bitten by any animal, inform your medical officer immediately so appropriate action may be taken.
Many diseases that afflict Volunteers worldwide are entirely preventable if proper food and water preparation is followed. These illnesses include food poisoning, parasitic infections, hepatitis A, dysentery, parasitic infections and typhoid fever. Your medical officer will discuss specific standards for water and food preparation in the Dominican Republic during pre-service training.
Abstinence is the only way to prevent the transmission of HIV and other STIs. You are taking risks if you choose to be sexually active. To lessen these risks, use a condom every time you have sex. Whether your partner is a host country citizen, a fellow Volunteer, or anyone else, do not assume this person is free of HIV/AIDS or other STIs. The Dominican Republic has a high infection rate of STIs and HIV/AIDS. You will receive more information from your medical officer about this important issue.
Sexually active Volunteers are expected to adhere to an effective means of birth control to prevent an unplanned pregnancy. Oral contraceptives and condoms are available in the health unit.
It is critical to your health that you promptly report to the medical office for scheduled immunizations, and that you let your medical officer know immediately of significant illnesses and injuries.
Women's Health Information
Pregnancy is treated in the same manner as other Volunteer health conditions that require medical attention but also have programmatic ramifications. The Peace Corps is responsible for determining the medical risk and the availability of appropriate medical care if the Volunteer remains in-country. Given the circumstances under which Volunteers live and work in Peace Corps countries, it is rare that the Peace Corps' medical and programmatic standards for continued service during pregnancy can be met.
There are many feminine hygiene productsm available on the local market; therefore, Peace Corps/Dominican Republic will not provide these products. If you prefer a specific product, you should bring a supply with you.
Your Peace Corps Medical Kit
The Peace Corps medical officer will provide you with a kit that contains basic items necessary to prevent and treat illnesses that may occur during service. Kit items can be periodically restocked at the medical office.
Medical Kit Contents
Ace bandages
Adhesive tape
American Red Cross First Aid & Safety Handbook
Antacid tablets
Antibiotic ointment
Antifungal cream
Antiseptic antimicrobial skin cleaner
Butterfly closures
Calamine lotion
Cepacol lozenges
Dental floss
Diphenhydramine HCL 25 mg (Benadryl)
Insect repellent
Iodine tablets (for water purification)
Lip balm
Oral rehydration salts
Oral thermometer
Pseudoephedrine HCL 30 mg (Sudafed)
Sterile gauze pads
Before You Leave: A Medical Checklist
If there has been any change in your health—physical, mental, or dental—since you submitted your examination reports to the Peace Corps, you must immediately notify the Office of Medical Services. Failure to disclose new illnesses, injuries, allergies, or pregnancy can endanger your health and may jeopardize your eligibility to serve.
If your dental exam was done more than a year ago, or if your physical exam is more than two years old, contact the Office of Medical Services to find out whether you need to update your records. If your dentist or Peace Corps dental consultant has recommended that you undergo dental treatment, you must complete that work and make sure your dentist sends the required reports or X-rays to the Office of Medical Services.
If you wish to avoid having duplicate vaccinations, obtain a copy of your immunization record and bring it with you. If you have any immunizations prior to Peace Corps service, the Peace Corps cannot reimburse you for the cost. The Peace Corps will provide all the immunizations necessary for your overseas assignment once you arrive in-country. You do not need to begin taking malaria medication prior to arrival.
Bring a three-month supply of any prescription or over-thecounter medication you use on a regular basis, including birth control pills. Although the Peace Corps cannot reimburse you for this three-month supply, it will order refills during your service. While awaiting shipment—which can take several weeks—you will be dependent on your own medication supply. The Peace Corps will not pay for herbal or nonprescribed medications, such as St. John's Wort, glucosamine, selenium, or antioxidant supplements.
You are encouraged to bring copies of medical prescriptions signed by your physician. This is not a requirement, but they might come in handy if you are questioned in transit about carrying a three-month supply of prescription medications.
If you wear eyeglasses, bring two pairs with you—a pair and a spare. Peace Corps will replace one pair of glasses during your two-year term of service. We discourage you from using contact lenses during your service to reduce your risk of developing a serious infection or other eye disease. Most Peace Corps countries do not have appropriate water and sanitation to support eye care with the use of contact lenses. The Peace Corps will not supply or replace contact lenses or associated solutions unless an ophthalmologist has recommended their use for a specific medical condition and the Peace Corps' Office of Medical Services has given approval.
If you are eligible for Medicare, are over 50 years of age, or have a health condition that may restrict your future participation in healthcare plans, you may wish to consult an insurance specialist about unique coverage needs before your departure. The Peace Corps will provide all necessary healthcare from the time you leave for your pre-departure orientation until you complete your service. When you finish, you will be entitled to the post-service healthcare benefits described in the Peace Corps Volunteer Handbook. You may wish to consider keeping an existing health plan in effect during your service if you think age or preexisting conditions might prevent you from reenrolling in your current plan when you return home.
Safety and Security—Our Partnership
Serving as a Volunteer overseas entails certain safety and security risks. Living and traveling in an unfamiliar environment, a limited understanding of the local language and culture, and the perception of being a wealthy American are some of the factors that can put a Volunteer at risk. Property thefts and burglaries are not uncommon. Incidents of physical and sexual assault do occur, although almost all Volunteers complete their two years of service without serious personal safety problems. In addition, more than 84 percent of Volunteers surveyed in the 2004 Peace Corps Volunteer Survey say they would join the Peace Corps again.
The Peace Corps approaches safety and security as a partnership with you. This Welcome Book contains sections on: Living Conditions and Volunteer Lifestyle; Peace Corps Training; and Your Health Care and Safety. All of these sections include important safety and security information.
The Peace Corps makes every effort to give Volunteers the tools they need to function in the safest and most secure way possible, because working to maximize the safety and security of Volunteers is our highest priority. Not only do we provide you with training and tools to prepare for the unexpected, but we teach you to identify and manage the risks you may encounter.
Factors that Contribute to Volunteer Risk
There are several factors that can heighten a Volunteer's risk, many of which are within the Volunteer's control. Based on information gathered from incident reports worldwide in 2004, the following factors stand out as risk characteristics for assaults. Assaults consist of personal crimes committed against Volunteers, and do not include property crimes (such as vandalism or theft).
- Location: Most crimes occurred when Volunteers were in public areas (e.g., street, park, beach, public buildings). Specifically, 43 percent of assaults took place when Volunteers were away from their sites.
- Time of day: Assaults usually took place on the weekend during the evening between 5:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m.— with most assaults occurring around 1:00 a.m.
- Absence of others: Assaults ususally occurred when the Volunteer was unaccompanied. In 82 percent of the sexual assaults the Volunteer was unaccompannied and in 55 percent of physical assaults the Volunteer was unaccompanied.
- Relationship to assailant: In most assaults, the Volunteer did not know the assailant.
- Consumption of alcohol: Forty percent of all assaults involved alcohol consumption by Volunteers and/or assailants.
Summary Strategies to Reduce Risk
Before and during service, your training will address these areas of concern so that you can reduce the risks you face.
For example, here are some strategies Volunteers employ:
Strategies to reduce the risk/impact of theft:
- Know the environment and choose safe routes/times for travel
- Avoid high-crime areas per Peace Corps guidance
- Know the vocabulary to get help in an emergency
- Carry valuables in different pockets/places
- Carry a "dummy" wallet as a decoy Strategies to reduce the risk/impact of burglary:
- Live with a local family or on a family compound
- Put strong locks on doors and keep valuables in a lock box or trunk
- Leave irreplaceable objects at home in the U.S.
- Follow Peace Corps guidelines on maintaining home security Strategies to reduce the risk/impact of assault:
- Make local friends
- Make sure your appearance is respectful of local customs; don't draw negative attention to yourself by wearing inappropriate clothing
- Get to know local officials, police, and neighbors
- Travel with someone whenever possible
- Avoid known high crime areas
- Limit alcohol consumption
Support from Staff
In March 2003, the Peace Corps created the Office of Safety and Security with its mission to "foster improved communication, coordination, oversight, and accountability of all Peace Corps' safety and security efforts." The new office is led by an Associate Director for Safety and Security who reports to the Peace Corps Director and includes the following divisions: Volunteer Safety and Overseas Security; Information and Personnel Security; Emergency Preparedness, Plans, Training and Exercise; and Crime Statistics and Analysis.
The major responsibilities of the Volunteer Safety and Overseas Security Division are to coordinate the office's overseas operations and direct the Peace Corps' safety and security officers who are located in various regions around the world that have Peace Corps programs. The safety and security officers conduct security assessments; review safety trainings; train trainers and managers; train Volunteer safety wardens, local guards, and staff; develop security incident response procedures; and provide crisis management support.
If a trainee or Volunteer is the victim of a safety incident, Peace Corps staff is prepared to provide support. All Peace Corps posts have procedures in place to respond to incidents of crime committed against Volunteers. The first priority for all posts in the aftermath of an incident is to ensure that the Volunteer is safe and receiving medical treatment as needed. After assuring the safety of the Volunteer, Peace Corps staff provide support by reassessing the Volunteer's work site and housing arrangements and making any adjustments, as needed. In some cases, the nature of the incident may necessitate a site or housing transfer. Peace Corps staff will also assist Volunteers with preserving their rights to pursue legal sanctions against the perpetrators of the crime. It is very important that Volunteers report incidents as they occur, not only to protect their peer Volunteers, but also to preserve the future right to prosecute. Should Volunteers decide later in the process that they want to proceed with the prosecution of their assailant, this option may no longer exist if the evidence of the event has not been preserved at the time of the incident.
The country-specific data chart below shows the incidence rates and the average number of incidents of the major types of safety incidents reported by Peace Corps Volunteers/ trainees in the Dominican Republic as compared to all other Inter-America and Pacific (IAP) region programs as a whole, from 2001–2005. It is presented to you in a somewhat technical manner for statistical accuracy.
To fully appreciate the collected data below, an explanation of the graph is provided as follows:
The incidence rate for each type of crime is the number of crime events relative to the Volunteer/trainee population. It is expressed on the chart as a ratio of crime to Volunteer and trainee years (or V/T years, which is a measure of 12 full months of V/T service) to allow for a statistically valid way to compare crime data across countries. An "incident" is a specific offense, per Peace Corps' classification of offenses, and may involve one or more Volunteer/trainee victims. For example, if two Volunteers are robbed at the same time and place, this is classified as one robbery incident.
The chart is separated into eight crime categories. These include vandalism (malicious defacement or damage of property); theft (taking without force or illegal entry); burglary (forcible entry of a residence); robbery (taking something by force); minor physical assault (attacking without a weapon with minor injuries); minor sexual assault (fondling, groping, etc.); aggravated assault (attacking with a weapon, and/or without a weapon when serious injury results); and rape (sexual intercourse without consent).
When anticipating Peace Corps Volunteer service, you should review all of the safety and security information provided to you, including the strategies to reduce risk. Throughout your training and Volunteer service, you will be expected to successfully complete all training competencies in a variety of areas including safety and security. Once in-country, use the tools and information shared with you to remain as safe and secure as possible.
What If You Become a Victim of a Violent Crime?
Few Peace Corps Volunteers are victims of violent crimes. The Peace Corps will give you information and training in how to be safe. But, just as in the U.S., crime happens, and Volunteers can become victims. When this happens, the investigative team of the Office of Inspector General (OIG) is charged with helping pursue prosecution of those who perpetrate a violent crime against a Volunteer. If you become a victim of a violent crime, the decision to prosecute or not to prosecute is entirely yours, and one of the tasks of the OIG is to make sure that you are fully informed of your options and help you through the process and procedures involved in going forward with prosecution should you wish to do so. If you decide to prosecute, we are here to assist you in every way we can.
Crimes that occur overseas, of course, are investigated and prosecuted by local authorities in local courts. Our role is to coordinate the investigation and evidence collection with the regional security officers (RSOs) at the U.S. embassy, local police, and local prosecutors and others to ensure that your rights are protected to the fullest extent possible under the laws of the country. OIG investigative staff has extensive experience in criminal investigation, in working sensitively with victims, and as advocates for victims. We also, may, in certain limited circumstances, arrange for the retention of a local lawyer to assist the local public prosecutor in making the case against the individual who perpetrated the violent crime.
If you do become a victim of a violent crime, first, make sure you are in a safe place and with people you trust and second, contact the country director or the Peace Corps medical officer. Immediate reporting is important to the preservation of evidence and the chances of apprehending the suspect. Country directors and medical officers are required to report all violent crimes to the Inspector General and the RSO. This information is protected from unauthorized further disclosure by the Privacy Act. Reporting the crime also helps prevent your further victimization and protects your fellow Volunteers.
In conjunction with the RSO, the OIG does a preliminary investigation of all violent crimes against Volunteers regardless of whether the crime has been reported to local authorities or of the decision you may ultimately make to prosecute. If you are a victim of a crime, our staff will work with you through final disposition of the case. OIG staff is available 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week. We may be contacted through our 24-hour violent crime hotline via telephone at 202.692.2911, or by e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Security Issues in the Dominican Republic
When it comes to your safety and security in the Peace Corps, you have to be willing to adapt your behavior and lifestyle to minimize the potential for being a target of crime. As with anywhere in the world, crime does exist in the Dominican Republic. You can reduce your risk by avoiding situations that make you feel uncomfortable and by taking precautions. Crime at the village or town level is less frequent than in the large cities; people know each other and generally will not steal from their neighbors. Tourist attractions in large towns, for instance, are favorite work sites for pickpockets. The following are safety concerns in the Dominican Republic you should be aware of:
Motor vehicle accidents. These are the single greatest risk to your safety in the Dominican Republic. You are strongly encouraged to wear seat belts whenever available and to avoid riding in overcrowded public buses or vans. Volunteers are not allowed to drive motorized vehicles and are prohibited from traveling long distances in cars or buses at night. When you travel for official business, the Peace Corps will reimburse your expenses for bus or airline tickets.
Robbery/burglary. Some Volunteers' homes have been robbed in the past, so you need to exercise the same precautions that you would in the United States. The Peace Corps will provide information on proper home safety during training and requires landlords to install deadbolt locks on all Volunteer housing. In addition, many Americans and Dominicans have been the victims of muggings, especially in Santo Domingo.
A common strategy of muggers is for a man to walk up behind a person and grab his or her cellphone, bag, or purse, making a getaway on a motorcycle driven by a partner. It is therefore important to travel on well-lit streets at night with other people around you.
Border conflicts. Dominicans and Haitians have had border conflicts in the past. At times, the disputes have resulted in gunfire and the involvement of the military. For safety reasons, you must get approval from Peace Corps staff before traveling to Haiti.
Harassment. Volunteers have reported varying levels of harassment, such as sexual comments and being called derogatory names, though this rarely happens at Volunteers' sites, where they are known. Strategies for dealing and coping with harassment will be discussed during pre-service training.
Alcohol abuse. The Dominican Republic has a higher rate of alcoholism than the United States. Volunteers have reported being approached by drunken men asking for money and alcohol. It is best to avoid frequenting non-hotel bars, particularly at night. Alcohol use impairs judgment and must be consumed responsibly. The Peace Corps does not tolerate public drunkenness by Volunteers, which can lead to termination of their service.
Sexual assault. Volunteers have been targets of sexual assault in the Dominican Republic. Alcohol consumption and cross-cultural differences in gender relations often are associated with sexual assaults. In addition, the assailant often is an acquaintance of the Volunteer. Volunteers who take seriously the training provided by the Peace Corps regarding sexual assaults will minimize their risk. Volunteers are urged to report all assaults and threats of assault to the Peace Corps medical officer so that staff can respond with appropriate support. (Note that sex outside of marriage is not looked upon favorably in the Dominican Republic and that promiscuous behavior on your part may jeopardize your safety or your ability to develop mutually respectful relationships in your community and your job.)
Staying Safe: Don't Be a Target for Crime
You must be prepared to take on a large degree of responsibility for your own safety. Only you can make yourself less of a target, ensure that your home is secure, and develop relations in your community that will make you an unlikely victim of crime. In coming to the Dominican Republic, do what you would do if you moved to a large city in the United States:
Be cautious, check things out, ask questions, learn about your neighborhood, know where the more risky locations are, use common sense, and be aware. You can reduce your vulnerability to crime by integrating into your community, learning the local language, acting responsibly, and abiding by Peace Corps policies and procedures. Serving safely and effectively in the Dominican Republic may require that you accept some restrictions on your current lifestyle.
Volunteers attract a lot of attention both in large cities and at their sites, but they are likely to receive more negative attention in highly populated centers than at their sites, where "family," friends, and colleagues look out for them. While whistles and exclamations are fairly common on the street, this behavior can be reduced if you dress conservatively, avoid eye contact, and do not respond to unwanted attention. Keep your money out of sight by using an undergarment money pouch, the kind that hangs around your neck and stays hidden under your shirt or inside your coat. Do not keep your money in outside pockets of backpacks, in coat pockets, or in fanny packs, and do not carry beepers or cellphones in visible places, as they are common targets of robbers. Always walk with a companion at night.
Preparing for the Unexpected: Safety Training and Volunteer Support in the Dominican Republic
The Peace Corps' approach to safety is a five-pronged plan to help you stay safe during your two-year service and includes the following: Information sharing, Volunteer training, site selection criteria, a detailed emergency action plan, and protocols for reporting and responding to safety and security incidents. The Dominican Republic's in-country safety program is outlined below.
The Peace Corps/Dominican Republic office will keep Volunteers informed of any issues that may impact Volunteer safety through information sharing. Regular updates will be provided in Volunteer newsletters and in memorandums from the country director. In the event of a critical situation or emergency, Volunteers will be contacted through the emergency communication network.
Volunteer training will include sessions on specific safety and security issues in the Dominican Republic. This training will prepare you to adopt a culturally appropriate lifestyle and exercise judgment that promotes safety and reduces risk in your home, at work, and while traveling. Safety training is offered throughout service and is integrated into the language, cross-cultural, health, and other components of training.
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After assessing Int B events and the Grand Prix Series I thought I would make a start of the favourites for the upcoming European Championships to be held in Sheffield - GB.
Have not watched much of the Dance this season, so I will assess as best as I can. I have lost some admiration of this discipline, not sure why but I feel I am not a great lover of the new SD and we have lost a lot of the innovative teams of years gone past. I just don't know how the judges separate them when they are all doing the same elements. Also seems to be a sameness when we come to the marina/Igor teams (but of course that will be world's).
Favourites - Bobrova/Soloviev - Russia
Have been better this couple of seasons, the SD is very lively but not too sure on their new FD. I have given them favourite status as I think they may well snatch the Gold this time around. It will be close but you feel Russia is due for another Ice Dance Title.
Close Favourite's - Pechalat/Bourzat - France
I feel for Nathalie and Fabian, they were doing so well with Zhulin, that the new coaching team has taken them a step backwards rather than a step forward. I truly felt they might have given up after another 4th spot at world's but their back to defend, but B/S are hot on their heels and it will be very close between the two. Always come up with something different, they are one of my favourite teams out there and probably one of the last of the innovative teams around. Their SD and FD are very good but I have seen better programs from them in the past.
Other challenger's
Cappelini/Lanotte- Italy
A team that have got back on track, always a couple full of exuberance and expression. Their SD is probably one of the best, not in favour of their FD but it is still fun, great to watch, possibly a medal here.
Ilinyk/Katasalapov - Russia
They burst on the scene last year but like P/B have taken a step backward this year which is very unlike the Russian teams. Their FD to modern take on Ave Maria is very nice, but the team still lacks a spark about them, lets hope it is a transition year, they will battle with C/L for a medal.


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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 ReviewBy Nikole Zivalich - Posted Nov 30, 2010
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 1 is the interactive companion piece for the just-released movie of the same name. Like many movie-games, this one was released for multiple platforms; however, only the Xbox 360 version offered an extra mode with Kinect compatibility. Movie games get a bad rap for not being good and Deathly Hallows does little to change this.
The Pros
- Kinect lets you feel like a wizard.
- It's Harry Potter, and that has to count for something...
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- Repetitive gameplay.
- Casting spells doesn't feel accurate.
- Glitches stop gameplay.
- Side-missions take away from the story.
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 1 Review:
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 1 is the interactive companion piece for the just-released movie of the same name. Like many movie-games, this one was released for multiple platforms; however, only the Xbox 360 version offered an extra mode with Kinect compatibility. Movie games get a bad rap for not being good and Deathly Hallows does little to change this.
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 1 is different from the previous Harry Potter games. You'll be playing the majority of the game in a third-person, over-the-shoulder angle, but there are many parts where the camera switches to first-person without your control. Sometimes the camera locks behind Harry; I assume this is a just one of the game's several glitches.
When the third-person camera is cooperating, your weapon is your wand. The wand uses a targeting system and, using left trigger, you can lock onto enemies, leaving you with no real need to have good aim. With no mystical equivalent for bullets, there's no need to monitor or ration your magic and there is also nothing keeping you from spamming the trigger button for dozens of attacks in seconds.
There are several spells to unlock as you progress through level rankings, but you really just stick with the same two or three spells. Get used to yelling "Stupify!" over and over.
The side missions are distracting, and, although they aren't a part of the main storyline, there is no way to avoid completing them. At different intervals, the game will prompt you to complete three consecutive side missions in order to continue along with main story.
It Doesn't Feel Like Harry Potter
The developers have said they wanted the games to mature along with the Harry Potter story. The Deathly Hallows was a darker book and movie, so a darker game makes sense; however, this game doesn't necessarily feel darker and it doesn't really feel like a Harry Potter game either.
Many scenes from the movie are missing and the game doesn't fill you in on why you're performing particular missions. Fans who have seen the movie, which the game is based on more so than the book, will notice changes to the plot. Unlike LEGO Harry Potter, this game doesn't feel at all whimsical.
While this game offers level upgrades and spell advancement in the name of a more mature game, it also offers the Four-Points spell. By pressing B or Circle, the Four-Point spell directs you where to go. There's no real need to pay attention or learn the map since you can always just use this spell.
AI Is Riddikulus
When I first started the game and watched the opening cut-scene, I remarked on how pleased I was with the cinematics. After all, it is a movie game, but my optimism quickly dwindled with next few cut-scenes. The character's dialogue would play, then there would be a delay, and then Ron and Hermione's mouths would move, and keep on moving. These aren't the kind of flaws you expect to see in a game from 2010.
Speaking of, Ron and Hermione are useless NPCs. It would have been great if they were controllable NPCs and I could at least assign them spells. No matter the circumstances, they stick with the spell you learn first, Stupify. There were several battles where they would spend the majority of their assault on a brick wall. A brick wall that did nothing to deserve such action.
The enemy AI was equally unimpressive. Granted, they spent far less time shooting walls and more time shooting me. They would shoot me, I would shoot back and they would simply respawn. This would just continue for several levels until I gave up and ran past them. One of the side missions where you have to rescue muggles from snatchers had enemies constantly respawning in the same place until you advanced directly in front of them. Since there is no melee move or quick spell for close combat, battles in close quarters are incredibly frustrating.
Lazy Levels
Some levels in Deathly Hallows relied too heavily on assuming people knew the Harry Potter story, while some levels didn't rely on anything. There is one mission where your only prompt is to use the Four-Points Spell to find Dean Thomas. This sends you through a level very similar to one you've played through already.
Once you get to the end of the level you find a new spell and are told to go to the beginning and retrace your steps. You go back to beginning, then to a new area where Ron decides to leave. Once he leaves you go back through the level again. I have to run through the same level three times? Mind you the same three Death Eaters are spawning and attacking the entire time.
Another problem with level design was the furniture, more specifically, how often you can get stuck on the furniture. Chairs, tables, couches, pipes, if you walked too close to any of them you become stuck. I would find myself walking next to a table and then suddenly on top of the table. I would have to spin my sticks around for several minutes to get off.
"Better with Kinect"
When you buy the Xbox 360 version of this game, you'll notice the box tells you this game is "Better with Kinect sensor." There is no gameplay in the story mode that allows you to use Kinect. There is, however, a separate option for a two-player game. In Kinect mode, you play an on-rail shooter, waving your arms. Physically casting spells is fun until you realize aim doesn't really matter. The novelty of acting out the spells wears off and soon this mode is as disappointing as the rest of the game.
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Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 1 falls short on so many levels. Somehow, an amazing book and an amazing movie wasn't enough set-up to make this game work.
A lack of interesting levels, repetitive gameplay, and glitches leaves this game a disappointment. As a Harry Potter fan, I wanted nothing more than to enjoy this game. If you too are a fan of the series I recommend looking into LEGO Harry Potter Years 1-4 instead.


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"We're totally excited about being in Sylva," Mad Batter owner Jeannette Evans said.
With the grand opening scheduled for mid-April, the name of the new business will be changed to Mad Batter Food & Film. The restaurant will still offer food selections like those from the old location but also screen classic films. Come for dinner and movie, or come for just dinner or a movie.
"We'll be starting out with Mad Batter favorites, with an emphasis on popular items from the past menu," Evans said. "We do hope — that because the new kitchen is larger — to expand the menu and have more variety."
The new name also symbolizes the next phase of Evans' business. Following the Nov. 21 fire, which also burned Rolling Stone Burrito and Subway in the commercial strip at WCU, Evans knew she would reopen, but she didn't know where.
"We did look at other properties in Cullowhee, but the choices were limited," she said.
WCU announced on Feb. 5 that it had decided "to demolish the buildings damaged by the fire and notify all endowment fund tenants, including those not affected by the fire, that lease terms expiring in May will not be renewed, except on a month-to-month basis. In addition, after a competitive process determined by the university, the board will select a private developer to build the mixed-use facility with a goal of occupancy in August 2016. All structures currently located along the commercial strip will eventually be removed."
And with the new building on the WCU campus, Evans said she does have a "first right of refusal" when it is constructed. That means there may be hope for not only a second location of Mad Batter, but also a triumphant return to its original home in Cullowhee.
"We actually look forward to opening up another location when there is a new building," she said. "WCU has been really great to us throughout this process."
Until then, Evans said that beyond the new location in Sylva, WCU has also granted Mad Batter permission to have a food truck parked in the old location. That will start once Evans finds the ideal vehicle for her operation.
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Two dead in apparent murder-suicide in Peacham
PEACHAM Vermont State Police say a New Hampshire man showed up at his ex-wifes home Wednesday morning, shot her husband and then himself in an apparent murder-suicide.
Authorities said Jeannie Peabody called police to report that a white van pulled up on the lawn in front of her house in Peacham around 7 a.m. Her husband, Mark Peabody, went outside to talk to the occupant, she said.
She heard gunshots and retreated to the basement, heard footsteps upstairs, and then went to a neighbors house to call 911, police said. She didnt see her husband after he left the house, police said.
Police responded with a SWAT team and search helicopter. They said they found Mark Peabody, 50, dead outside his home and John Jackson, 59, of Amherst, N.H., dead inside the residence. Both had been shot.
Mrs. Peabody was having disagreements with her ex-husband over child support payments, Lt. Bob Cushing said.
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Photo Flash: First Look at GUYS & DOLLS at Mesa Encore Theatre
With music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, Guys and Dolls is rich with classic tunes such as "Fugue for Tinhorns," "Take Back Your Mink," "I've Never Been In Love Before" and "Luck Be a Lady," and is considered one of the greatest musicals in American Musical Theater.
Based on short stories by famed writer Damon Runyon, Guys and Dolls is a singing and dancing extravaganza that spans the gritty streets of 1950s New York City to the nightclubs and casinos of decadent Havana.
Runyon was best known for his short stories celebrating the world of Broadway in New York City that grew out of the Prohibition era—humorous tales of gamblers, hustlers, actors and gangsters. His stories were in a distinctive vernacular style: a mixture of formal speech and colorful slang, almost always in present tense and always devoid of contractions.
This production features Jared West as Sky Masterson, Elizabeth Nitge as Sarah Brown. Marisa Peck as Miss Adelaide and Glenn Parker as Nathan Detroit. Nathaniel Tenenbaum, Tim Shafer and Joe Navan play Nicely-Nicely Johnson, Benny Southstreet and Rusty Charlie, respectively.
Rounding out the cast is Wayne Peck (Arvide), Carrie Canty (General Cartwright), Marc Openchowski (Lt. Brannigan), Matthew La Blanc (Big Jule), Ryan Seckman (Angie the Ox) and Anthony Chavez (Harry the Horse). The Hot Box Girls are Katie Bandy, Shannon Ryan, Allie Goldstone, Mckenna Raquel Seckman, Ariana M. Lucius, Kate E. Cook, Tania Wiseman and Kate Ponsiek. Completing the Guys and Dolls ensemble are Nick Nobs, Chris Rodriguez, Cody Duke, Edgar Torrens, Marc Rodriguez, Aaron Ford, Matthew Coates, Charles Blessing, Kamy Renee Johnson, Andrea Head, Lisa Yantis, Emilie Doering, Cathie Jones, Kelly Fulcher, Kiley Bishop, Jessilina Nhieu, BriAnna Lee, Chantel Haughton, Dominique Haughton and Camryn Haughton.
Directed and choreographed by Kyle C. Greene (MET's Hairspray and The Music Man), with musical direction by Jared West, Guys and Dolls will be performed at the Mesa Arts Center Thu Nov 15 @ 7:30 PM, Fri Nov 16 @ 7:30 PM, Sat Nov 17 @ 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM, Sun Nov 18 @ 2:30 PM. Pam Pershing produces.
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Glenn Parker as Nathan Detroit with Nathaniel Tennenbaum as Nicely Nicely, Tim Shafer as Benny Southstreet and crapshooters in The Oldest Established. Photo by StepOnMe Photography.
Glenn Parker as Nathan Detroit and Jared West as Sky Masterson. Photo by StepOnMe PHotography.
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Slow roast shoulder of pork
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The day before, use a very sharp knife to score the skin of the pork in a criss-cross fashion at 1cm intervals. (Ask your butcher to do this if you prefer.) Combine the garlic, paprika, oil, lemon juice and 1 tsp salt in a mixing bowl. Rub this marinade all over the pork, cover and leave in the fridge for 12-24 hrs.
The next day, heat oven to 220C/ 200C fan/gas 7. Put the potatoes in a roasting tin to make a trivet for the meat, trimming them flat if you need to. Sit the pork on top, then pour any marinade plus ½ a cup of water over the pork. Cook for 30 mins to start the crackling crisping up. Now turn down the oven to 150C/130C fan/gas 2, cover the tin with foil and cook for 3½ hrs. Remove from the oven and leave to rest for 30 mins. Serve with apple sauce, see below.
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Put 3 eating apples and 2 Bramley apples, chopped, in a saucepan with 1 tbsp cider vinegar, 2 tsp caster sugar and 2 tbsp water, cover and bring to the boil. Turn the heat down to a simmer and stir every few mins to break down the apple. Cook for a good 15 mins, stirring every now and then to stop the apples catching on the bottom of the pan. Leave to cool. Will keep in the fridge for 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge.
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Would recommend giving this a try. The meat was moist and full of flavour with marinade not being overbearing. I did take the foil off for last half an hour but would suggest 45 mins for crunchy crackling. The juices made a lovely gravy adding a wee bit of stock & veg water. The apple sauce is the best I've ever made
To get the crackling crispy I would not add the water/marinade till you turn the oven down. Give it 30 minutes on a high dry first then add liquid/cover with foil. If that doesnt work, finish off under the grill on a high heat or even use a cook's blowtorch if you have one. I actually dont mind if the skin doesnt go crispy. I'm quite happy just to bin the skin if it doesnt crisp up but that's just a personal preference.
I made this for a family sunday dinner it was too easy for such a fabulous meal.I did add too much water , but added cornflour to the juices to make a sauce. I Served with carrots, brocolli and new potatoes and the apple sauce was one of the best I have done . I Will definately use this recipe again.
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Hi, Has anyone made this 2 days before they were due to have it.
I am cooking for christmas day, so oven ect, will be busy on Christmas eve.
I am also entertaining the Family on boxing day, and will be cooking the Pork for this. Has anyone cooked this, and then sliced it up ,warmed it up and served it. I am looking for tips on how to do this the best way.
Thanks Rosalyn.
Prepared this yesterday, took 5 mins, put in the oven on the timer this morning and was ready when I got home from work. Perfect for a cold winter night. Looked great and tasted delicious. Added onion to the baking tray during roasting and then used the meat juices/ marinade to make a rich gravy - had to sweeten a little to counter the lemon.
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This looks delicious and will try today but I do really love crunchy crackling so will give it a go but maybe worthwhile tweaking to get crunchy crackling. a butcher told me for great crackling brush skin with milk before putting in oven and its always worked perfectly for me but I will try to also use marinade in this recipe for extra flavour.


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Gavin is a graduating senior majoring in German. She has been awarded the the Max Kade Fellowship to pursue graduate studies in German at the University of Illinois.
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By Marcia Holman, Pure Matters
Women's diets often fall short in vital minerals and vitamins.
A woman's physiology can make it harder to hang onto some nutrients, too. Women also are more likely than men to develop an eating disorder, which makes it difficult to maintain healthy nutrition.
Here are six nutrients that women are often deficient in, either because they lose too much of a nutrient, don't get enough of a nutrient, or both.
Why you need it: Calcium builds teeth and bones, curbs premenstrual syndrome, helps maintain normal blood pressure and may protect against colon cancer. It is also needed for muscle contraction, hormones and enzymes, and nervous system function, according to the American Dietetic Association (ADA). Nearly all of the body's calcium is stored in the teeth and bones.
Women's risk for bone loss rises at menopause with waning levels of estrogen, a hormone that helps keep calcium in your bones. Getting adequate calcium, vitamin D and exercise as a child and teen can lessen the impact of bone loss later in life, the National Osteoporosis Foundation says.
What you need: 1,000 mg a day for women of childbearing age; 1,200 mg a day after menopause.
The problem: More than three out of four women don't get the recommended amount of calcium, according to the Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS), part of the National Institutes of Health. Many weight-conscious women forgo dairy products, calcium's richest source. Even when women include dairy products in their diet, however, the amount of calcium they absorb can be affected by age, pregnancy and the amount of vitamin D they consume, the ODS says. The amount of calcium you absorb declines with age. Although some plant-based foods, such as spinach and collard greens, contain significant amounts of calcium, this source of calcium may not be absorbed as well as the calcium found in dairy products.
The remedy: Choose more dairy foods. A cup of low-fat yogurt, milk or cottage cheese provides about 300 mg of calcium. Good nondairy choices include kale, turnip greens, almonds, dried figs and fortified foods, such as breakfast cereals and fruit juices. Weight-bearing exercise like brisk walking prevents calcium loss from bones. Research has shown that for women at risk for fractures, taking calcium and vitamin D supplements alone after menopause is not enough to protect against fractures. Additional medicines may be necessary. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables and regular weight-bearing exercise are essential to bone health for women of all ages.
Vitamin D
Why you need it: Vitamin D helps the body maintain normal levels of calcium and phosphorus in the blood, and helps form and maintain strong bones, the ODS says. It also may help maintain a healthy immune system and help healthy cell growth and development. It helps prevent rickets, a condition in children that weakens the bones. There is also evidence that vitamin D may help prevent falls by improving muscle strength.
What you need: 200 IU a day for women up to age 50, 400 IU for ages 51 to 70 and 600 IU for those 71 and older. For women older than 60 and for women with additional risk factors for osteoporosis or a low intake of calcium and vitamin D, 600 to 800 IU may be needed.
The problem: The primary source of vitamin D is your body; your body makes vitamin D when your skin is exposed to the sun's ultraviolet rays. But getting vitamin D this way may be difficult for some women. People who are 50 and older don't make vitamin D as efficiently as younger people; people who live in northern climates may not get enough sun exposure, particularly during the winter months; people who don't spend time outdoors are unable to make vitamin D. Vitamin D levels also have declined because of widespread sunscreen use. Sunscreen blocks the ultraviolet rays that can damage the skin -- but these same rays cause the body to produce vitamin D.
The remedy: Get 10 to 15 minutes of unprotected sun exposure at least two times a week on the face, arms, hands or back, the ODS says. After that time, you should protect yourself with a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15. Fortified foods are another source of vitamin D, the ODS says. A cup of skim milk provides about 200 IU of vitamin D; the vitamin is also found in eggs, salmon and organ meats. A supplement can supply vitamin D, too. Women should begin taking vitamin D supplements as teens and continue throughout life.
Why you need it: Iron is used to help the blood carry oxygen throughout the body. If you don't get enough iron in your diet, you may feel fatigued. Too much iron, however, can be fatal.
What you need: 18 mg a day for menstruating women; 27 mg a day for pregnant women; 9 mg a day for women who are breastfeeding; and 8 mg day for women after menopause.
The problem: Iron deficiency is usually a problem only for women who have not gone through menopause; women mainly lose iron from menstrual bleeding. Iron levels may also fall if you:
- Don't eat iron-fortified foods, plant foods that contain iron (such as lentils or beans), or red meat, fish or poultry
- Use aspirin, which causes microscopic bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract
- Don't get enough vitamin A; this vitamin helps the body use stored iron
Iron deficiency develops gradually. Anemia from iron deficiency may be caused by too little iron in the diet, inadequate absorption of iron or excessive blood loss, the ODS says. The type of iron you eat influences how well you absorb iron. Heme iron, which comes from meat, is absorbed efficiently. Nonheme iron, which is found in rice, corn, black beans, soybeans and wheat, is not absorbed as completely. Absorption of this type of iron also is affected by other foods in the diet.
The remedy: You absorb iron best from meat and fish, so adding grilled chicken to a salad is a plus. Non-meat eaters can opt for iron-rich combos. Try kale or beet greens tossed with raisins, nosh on dried apricots and nuts, and lace enriched cereals with blackstrap molasses. To boost absorption, combine iron-rich foods with orange juice and other foods that contain vitamin C. Don't take an iron supplement without a doctor's guidance, because excess iron can harm the heart, liver and other organs.
Why you need it: Folate is a water-soluble B vitamin. It helps make red blood cells, prevent birth defects such as neural tube defects and spina bifida, and lower homocysteine levels.
What you need: 400 micrograms a day; 500 micrograms a day for women who are pregnant; 600 micrograms a day for women who are breastfeeding.


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The Padres and Rockies played the rubber game of a three-game series last night in Colorado. This Padres team has really, really settled into their role as spoiler very nicely. It's been amazing to watch! And they never give up. That's what I'm loving here. They may be down, but they're not done.
In the first inning, Troy Tulowitzki hit a three-run homer to put the Padres down earlier. We had a lot of problems getting that clutch knock all night. And yet, somehow, we were able to get the win!
Clayton Richard threw very well. He went six innings, allowing three runs on seven hits, with two walks and two strikeouts. He did have that one bad pitch to Tulo, but for the next five innings, he was very good.
In the top of the fifth, Nick Hundley hit a solo homer, his eighth of the year. Nick had a huge game. He had two hits, drove in two runs, and scored three runs. Good job Nick!!
In the seventh, we got the bases loaded, and the pitcher walked in a run! YAY!! That made the game 3-2 Colorado. David Eckstein hit a sac-fly to bring in the tying run.
In the eighth, Nick and T. Gwynn each drove in a run with a single. That gave us a 5-3 lead.
Ian Stewart homered in the bottom of the inning to bring the Rockies close. We went 1-2-3 in the top of the ninth, and I was not happy. I thought Heath was going to be coming out, so I was like WE NEED SOME MORE INSURANCE!! But we didn't get anything.
Thankfully, Heath was unavailable, and Luke Gregerson pitched the bottom of the ninth. I trust Luke a lot more than Heath right now, that's for sure.
Luke made it a little interesting by allowing a single, but he had this. He got three outs and his first major league save and yet another Padres series win!!!
I'd say that Nick Hundley and Luke Gregerson tie as players of the game. Plus, they worked really well together in that last inning.
Last night was the Padres' rookie razzing. Sounds like 14 players had to dress up. Wish I could see picture of that!
We won yet another series against yet another contending team!! It's amazing how well we've played spoiler. I don't think this will keep the Rockies out of the postseason, but still. A series loss is a series loss. The Padres still have the Dodgers and Giants to spoil. OK, and the Diamondbacks too.
We're playing the Diamondbacks for three games this weekend. K-Cor is pitching tonight!! YAY!!
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It must be fun to play the spoiler as the season winds down. I'm glad the Yankees aren't playing the Padres because you guys are hot right now.
Kaybee: Man, those spoilers are annoying. When that happens to my Yanks, I get pissed. But the Padres don't affect my Yanks, so it's cool. It must be fun to see them play this well. Maybe they can carry this into next season…then they might be contenders instead of spoilers🙂
I'm finally back to blogging!
Anyway, what a great series against the Rockies. I love spoiling other teams. We are doing a great job and need finish strong this season.http://hyunyoung.mlblogs.com
Great wins for the Padres! Your guys have some great talent to start with next season. Good luck!
Unfortunately the upcoming series against the Dodgers is too late to have any effect on the Dodgers, but still could give them a bad vibe going into post season if the Padres win
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Being a spoiler can be a great confidence booster for a team.
It also gets you acclimated for that next big step of playing for all the marbles.
Awesome that the team has accepted this role for the end of the season and are rolling on and trying to put a little less magic and more sweat and muscle into the playoff picture.
The Padres seem to be a few pieces shy of the total package to contend, but have the right pieces in place to only need a few players to complete the picture.
Awesome that they are playing excited baseball this week.
That is always a sign of better things to come in the future.
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Who's the father(s) to your style?
Posted 25 December 2013 - 11:03 PM
this pretty much sums up my style.
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Posted 28 December 2013 - 05:55 AM
Because I have very little talent of my own
I think I first noticed it when listening to a lot of Dalek and ending up making very poor imitations of their beats by accident
Posted 06 February 2014 - 02:08 AM
9th Wonder
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Posted 19 March 2014 - 11:44 PM
the members of jaylib, muggs, and roots reggae.
Posted 09 April 2014 - 08:25 AM
When Wu-Tang came out, the beats blew me away. So RZA, 4th Disciple and the rest of the Wu family.
Pete Rock and Premier got me into digging.
Donuts and Madvillain made me want all my beats to transition, have a story, and just sound raw.
A slew of underground producers (Dibia$e, Ohbliv, Fluent, sleepy eyes, Tuamie, Kev Brown, Knx, James Matthew, Mujo, Scruffnuk Dust, Pook, and many more) got me hyped on Roland's SP series and a lo-fi grit.
Dirty Tapes label got me wanting to put out physical releases in the form of cassette.
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Posted 06 May 2014 - 05:50 AM
The most influence would probably be JayDee and MadLib .... anything 2003 and back is what I really focus on getting my stuff to sound like.
Posted 05 June 2014 - 06:47 PM
Thes One, DOOM, Madlib, DJ Natural, Blockhead, off the top. Probably more.
Posted 07 June 2014 - 04:16 PM
Biggest influence is probably fat jon, been a massive fan of his beats since samurai champloo, which got me into hip hop really
others include Nujabes, J Dilla, DOOM, jehst, flylo, CYNE, and High Focus Records
Posted 13 June 2014 - 04:41 PM
J Dilla, Madlib, Kanye West and Flying Lotus
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Posted 15 June 2014 - 10:52 PM
Other than Dilla and Pete Rock
Calyx, Sonar Circle/Domu, Rjd2, Quantic, Bonobo
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Posted 18 June 2014 - 05:31 PM
I think Beck is one of the most overlooked artists as far as sampling goes. I developed layering by listening mainly to Odelay by Beck and FlyLo. Doom and Madlib also illustrate collage creating at a minimalist, but pleasing, level that we can all learn from. Alchemist and Death Grips are also personal favorites.
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Posted 19 June 2014 - 05:16 PM
Muggs, Just Blaze, 9th Wonder, Mr. Scruff
Posted 20 June 2014 - 10:42 AM
the bomb squad by far.
then when i got my first set of woofers in my ride, i started digging The legendary traxter after twista's adrenaline rush album.
But if youu were to ask me who got me into makin beats, its the bomb squad, and eric sermon....but the squad always came hard to me and didnt really jus sample melodies, heck sometimes the didnt sample melodies at all, jus stabs and shit, and bang the drums hard
Posted 22 June 2014 - 01:38 AM
I think Beck is one of the most overlooked artists as far as sampling goes. I developed layering by listening mainly to Odelay by Beck
that was these guys who were responsible for the sampling on 'odelay'
Posted 22 June 2014 - 11:27 AM
Just Blaze, Heatmakerz, Dilla, RZA, Pete Rock, Shuko, DJ Rocky
Posted 23 June 2014 - 01:24 AM
that was these guys who were responsible for the sampling on 'odelay'
Yep! Dust Brothers are the shiznit! If dude didn't know that they did 'Odelay!' he probably doesn't know they also produced his 2005 LP 'Guero'. And you have to be living under a rock to not know about the spectacular work they did on 'Paul's Boutique'.
Posted 23 June 2014 - 06:21 AM
Yeah, I actually shook my head when I read that. HAHAHA
Posted 23 June 2014 - 10:50 AM
To add to the pot and I don't know why they haven't been mentioned... Da Beatminerz. Showbiz, Buckwild and Da Beatminerz made me want to get an SP1200.
Posted 25 June 2014 - 09:56 AM
Dilla, Pete Rock, 9th Wonder, Nujabes, Fat Jon, Madlib, Alchemist....prolly think of more later..
Forgot about Bonobo. Genius! RJ is also decent
Other than Dilla and Pete Rock
Calyx, Sonar Circle/Domu, Rjd2, Quantic, Bonobo
Posted 25 June 2014 - 08:13 PM
DJ Premier is the reason I started making beats. During the early years, Primo, 9th Wonder, Khrysis, Pete Rock...those guys had a real big influence on my sound. Got into sampling less and the Roots and 20 Syl played a much bigger part in shaping my style. Of course Dilla too.
That's just in the realm of Hip Hop though, a lot of the other music I listen to ends up finding it's way into my music every so often.
Posted 26 June 2014 - 09:44 AM
It's crazy how many producers there are that don't get recognition but have been making heat for years. It was a long time before I discovered Fat Jon or Nujabes. I was floored by how much work they had out and how consistent it all was.
Reading this thread I realize just how many more producers there are that I need to check out
Posted 27 June 2014 - 08:39 AM
To add to the pot and I don't know why they haven't been mentioned... Da Beatminerz. Showbiz, Buckwild and Da Beatminerz made me want to get an SP1200.
YO, da beatminerz Mr. walt and EVIL D, had that duck down shit on bang. that was all i listened to for a while. shit was hard and still is. they still bang shit out thats hard as fuk.
i dont really get into all that ambient shit, and soft ass shit. primo, pete, da minerz, large professor......all use to bang hard shit out.
cant forget the west coast g'z who made me use less and less samples and start using more instrmnts in my tracks.
that heiroglyphic shit was banging, so was that pharcyde shit. west coast with an east coast feel to it.
too much depressing ambient shit nowadays, or dudes following one dudes sound trying to recreat what he did
drums dont hit no more....
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Large Pro!!!!!
Posted 03 July 2014 - 11:45 AM
rza, marley marl, esham, u-god, method man, beck, sonic youth, beastie boys
i get my dark shit from rza/early muggs
i get my upbeat shit from marley marl/sir jinx
i get my dark/wicked shit from esham
i get my style of rapping from u-god/method man/triple six mafia
i get my lyrical randomness from u-god/beck (NOT anticon)
i get my yelling from beastie boys "root down" ep via 1996 (NOT death grips)
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