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For my thesis project at FIT, I designed a visitor center for the Fermilab National Accelerator Laboratory.
When I started this project, Fermilab had recently decommissioned their Tevatron experiment and they were considering opening the giant ring accelerator to tours, which would help to show the importance of particle physics to the general public. My project was divided the exhibit into three segments:
Fermilab's Future: answering questions about why particle physics is studied by showing applications in medical imaging, aeronautics, communication, data storage, etc.
Frontier Introduction: a brief intro that gives visitors a sense of the minute scale of the particles and forces that are being studied, and an explanation of the three different frontiers of study (Energy, Intensity, Cosmic.)
Physics Frontiers: presenting interactive examples of Fermilab's experiments – showing how teamwork is involved in making new discoveries in particle physics.
Larry Kulchawik penned this nice article about some of the FIT internships, including mine at Heilmaier Messedesign. Click on the link below to check it out.
I designed this lamp for a weather-themed lighting scheme for a FIT project set in the Brooklyn Childrens' Museum. The idea of the lighting scheme is that lighting would be used to show weather changes – projectors would show animated clouds, and lightning would be simulated with strobe lights, among other effects. After the thunder and lightning passed through the space, this rainbow lamp would light up as sunlight returned to the space. The rainbow effect is created by shining light through a spectrum-gradient printed transparency, which lights acrylic rods. The rods are cut to different lengths so that different colors appear as bands at different heights.
Earthbound farm is a giant grower of organic foods, so for this FIT exhibit design project, I created a display with a giant display that is part farm tractor, part tractor trailer, and part shopping cart, to emphasize the connections between the farm, shipping, and the grocery store. The various displays also emphasize connections – between the grocers attending the conference and between the company and the grocers.
I was part of a group of FIT students to redesign the lobby and second floor gallery at the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art. One of the big challenges was that the Introduction to Himalayan Art exhibit on the second floor has two different entrances, each with two ways to start going through the exhibit. My plan was to create dividers to lead visitors through the content in the proper sequence.
I designed some signage for the Brooklyn Cyclones' stadium on Coney Island. It was fun to do some research into the color schemes of New York baseball and Coney Island, plus I got to eat a candy apple every time I went to the stadium for a presentation!
My concept was based on a combination of the boardwalk signs filled with hundreds of lightbulbs, and the directional-looking baseball souvenir pennants.
I designed this exhibit as a pop-up marketplace to be located on the site of the demolished Thunderbolt rollercoaster on Coney Island. It takes the shape of a giant squid attacking the mainland!
This lamp was made for a "found object" lamp project. The base is made from some oak that I found on the street, and the stem is the plastic part of a dried-out marker. I needed to get the bread clips through mail order, since I couldn't eat so much bread!
Hello everyone!
I've been studying since this summer at F.I.T. in New York in the Exhibition design graduate program. Our first project was to design an exhibit centered around our favorite food. …I don't really have a favorite, so I chose Funnel Cake – that sloppy mess of fried dough and confectioner's sugar that is served at fairs and amusement parks in the summertime.
My design features doughy walls, a funnel-shaped slide that lands in fake sizzling oil, and walls that need to be ripped apart (just like a funnel cake needs to be ripped apart!)
I'm posting my presentation pages. Sorry if this is more funnel cake than you can handle!


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In celebration of G4 Rewind, we're bringing you some of the greatest classic anime you may have forgotten about...or missed entirely cause all you watch is Cartoon Network. Noobs...
Revolutionary Girl Utena is one our top anime picks; but we'll be the first to admit that it's not for everyone. If you like an out-of-the-box drama that will rip your heart out, stomp on it, shove it back into your chest, and sew you back up until the next time it feels like ripping your heart out...then by golly, you're gonna love this!
Utena is a twisted fairy tale of teenager Utena Tenjou who is saved by a "prince" as a child and aspires to become a prince herself in hopes of meeting him again. She attends the prestigious Ohtori Academy and ends up accidentally winning the right to engage Anthy Himemya, also known as the Rose Bride. The Rose Bride has a great many, albeit mysterious, powers that will bring about "the revolution of the world." Whoever controls her at the end of the game will control how that revolution comes to be.
But Utena herself doesn't want power. She just wants Anthy's friendship and she's more than willing to fight for her new friend's well being. As the series goes on, she is forced to duel members of the student council who seek to own Anthy for themselves. It's so simple, yet so complicated at the same time.
What makes Revolutionary Girl Utena remarkable is the gripping drama and the calculated cinematography. There are thought-provoking motifs and metaphors everywhere, some of which you only catch upon a second or third viewing, that will keep you debating their meanings for a long time. You get to know all the characters deeply and will find yourself loving and hating them at the same time. No one is to be fully trusted. Not even Miki.
Peanut gallery: *gasp* "Not Miki!"
The story is twisted and a bit dark towards the end, yet the animation is graceful and a reminiscent of art films. Kunihiko Ikuhara, who also directed Sailor Moon, had a lot of creative say over the TV series as well as the feature film. It just gets downright weird at times; but we assure you, it's all worth it for the Apocalypse arc at the end. The last few episodes just grab you and keep you glued to your seat, even in the second or third pass.
The episodes can be a bit formulaic at times, but that's what the fast forward button is for. The only real criticism we have is the English dub. Though many would disagree with this statement, we'd call it (in our best Comic Book Guy impression:) "Worst...dub...ever." Saionji sounds like a nerd. Anthy and the Shadow Girls use way too much head-voice. Even Crispin Freeman couldn't save this dub. It's so bad that it makes us want to shove pencils in our ears, pointy side first, and start twisting.
The DVDs may be a little hard to find, but Chiho Saito's original manga is readily available at bookstores. The initial story is a lot shorter, lighter-hearted, and has a very different spin. It's a good read, but the anime offers a more comprehensive and complex storyline.
Do not submit to the temptation of watching the movie first. Just don't. It's a visually stunning, condensed retelling of the story, but it doesn't make any sense unless you've seen the TV series.
Then of course...there's the Utena musical.
We're...um...not going there.
If you're into drama and can handle a little random silliness, then you'll find Revolutionary Girl Utena downright addictive.
-- Courtney Kraft
Shojo Kakumei Utena © 1996 Chiho SAITO/Kunihiko IKUHARA & BE-PAPAS/Shogakukan Inc.

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Release Date: August 6th, 2003
PG|1 hr. 36 min.
Plot Summary
Single mother Tess Coleman (Jamie Lee Curtis) and her teenage daughter Anna (Lindsay Lohan) couldn't be more different, and it is driving them both insane. After receiving cryptic fortunes at a Chinese restaurant, the two wake up the next day to discover that they have somehow switched bodies. Unable to switch back, they are forced to masquerade as one another until a solution can be found. In the process, they develop a new sense of respect and understanding for one another.
Cast: Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan, Mark Harmon, Harold Gould, Chad Michael Murray, Stephen Tobolowsky, Christina Vidal, Ryan Malgarini
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American Art Research Council,
est. 1942
New York, N.Y.
Collection size: 3.0 linear feet
Collection Summary: The records of the American Art Research Council, a cooperative research group headquartered at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, measure 3 linear feet and date from 1935 to 1956. The records include Chairman Juliana Force's correspondence, administrative correspondence, advisory committee files, miscellaneous administrative files, scattered financial records, and printed materials.
Biographical/Historical Note: The American Art Research Council (AARC) was founded in 1942 when the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City proposed that museums across the country establish a collaborative centralized organization for American art research.
The American Art Research Council records were donated by the Whitney Museum of American Art in 1978 as part of a larger donation of museum records.
How to Use this Collection
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- Portions of the collection are available on 35 mm microfilm reels N609-N614 at the Archives of American Art offices, and through interlibrary loan. Researchers should note that the film does not represent the entirety of the collection and the arrangement on film does not match the arrangement of the collection as reflected in the finding aid.
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Executing 35 search warrants in a nationwide sweep today, federal agents arrested 14 suspects in a probe of alleged distributed denial of service (DDos) hack attacks on corporate targets by the group known as Anonymous and raided dozens more.
An alleged cyberattack on PayPal, after the online payment conduit terminated a WikiLeaks donation account, is at the center of the case, according to Fox News.
A post on the Threat Level blog of Wired says additional suspects were arrested in Europe.
Most of the suspects were charged under a San Jose, Calif., conspiracy warrant that identifies many not only by name but by their online moniker.
They are: Christopher Wayne Cooper, 23, also known as Anthrophobic; Joshua John Covelli, 26, aka Absolem and Toxic; Keith Wilson Downey, 26; Mercedes Renee Haefer, 20, aka MMMM and No; Donald Husband, 29, aka Ananon; Vincent Charles Kershaw, 27, aka Reaper, Triv and Trivette; Ethan Miles, 33; James C. Murphy, 36; Drew Alan Phillips, 26, aka Drew010; Jeffrey Puglisi, 28, aka Jeffer, Jefferp and Ji; Daniel Sullivan, 22; Tracy Ann Valenzuela, 42; and Christopher Quang Vo, 22.
Two others, arrested under warrants issued in Tampa, Florida and Newark, New Jersey, respectively, are Scott Matthew Arciszewski, 21, charged with intentional damage to a protected computer, and Lance Moore, 21, charged with accessing a protected computer without authorization. It's not clear that they are accused of being members of Anonymous.
Another person's name was withheld by court order.
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ABC News Says DOJ to Expand FBI Probe of News of the World; Possible FCPA Violations at Issue
Canadian Law Society Ordered to Pay $100K for Bias Against Lawyer Who Admitted Depression
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Hear our prayer. Remember the money lenders and the false prophets? They are back, Lord. The shadowy Portman Group is back. A trade industry organization representing macro brewers pretending they are an independent consumer-protection organization. Lord, hear our prayers.
It's been over three years since these imposing imposters pretended to have authority and used their market share to crush the small and interesting. Hardknott Brewery is the focus now. A tiny brewery lacking in their resources - mammon, coins of silver, call it what you will. The sort of victim a thick bully especially likes. Fortunately, Hardknott is both hard and knotted firm. He will have none of it. Can't say that for the pathetic apologists in the comments. Look at this: "...campaign for a change within the trade rather than going for cheap publicity stunts"!?!? And this: "...the people there are excellent and far from to-ing and a-froing you'll get the right advice back quick smart. Use em - it's why their there!" Shocked. If this were an attack on Parliament, we would shout "I SEE STRANGERS"!!! If this were Norway, plucky Norway, we would hear accusations of "collaborationist"!!! Those responses read like they were written by someone who dreams of a future as a tenuously employed regional newspaper beer column scribe.
And why? All over calling a drink a "tonic" as if someone else owned the word. FIGHT!!!
In other news, more photos for the Xmas photo contest 2012 pour in. Up top is an action photo. Taken this very week which is particularly exciting. An image of Ron Pattinson at the library table researching... the researchers apparently. Ron caught a glimpse of his own dark soul as he coveted the cameras of others. Below we have the submissions of a fan favorite, Lars Marius Garshol of Oslo, Norway. A strong selection this year as every year from Lars.
Next up is Jeff Alworth, fresh back from a tour of Europe, he of Beervana has sent in these images from Rodenbach, Orval, Fuller's, the GABF, Boon, Caledonian, Cantillon and Casks of Old Brewery Bitter... in reverse order.
Matt Wiater of Portland Oregon wins the "Matt Can't Count" Award for 2012 because he has sent in other 6 entries. But they are good. I like the Decshutes Brewery Black Butte XXIII labels. I like the BridgePort Brewing Bottling Line. So, I am posting them.
Stan Hieronymus, he of Appellation Beer, has sent in these four photos. I know which one I like. Looks like a vineyard. Smells like a hop yard.
I might post some more. But that's a start. We are up to around 130 entries for this year with days and days to go. Remember: FIGHT!!! But send in photo contest entries, too.


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James Bond Wouldn't Get a Job With Us, Says MI6 Boss
Trail of death and sex not worth the paperwork and legal fees.
Trail of death and sex not worth the paperwork and legal fees.
No longer particularly interesting.
Not Tom Hiddleston, please not Tom Hiddleston.
Daniel Craig has been vocal about wanting to walk away from the James Bond franchise for a while now, and it's looking likely that Tom Hiddleston will be the next 007.
Any excuse to waste a morning looking at Bronson clips on YouTube.
Just make it official, for goodness sake.
As a black man, Bond may be subjected to some racist abuse now and again, which would shake things up.
No, Daniel Craig did not do all his stunts.
Should Daniel Craig grump off back to arthouse land.
Hangs up his tux and vows never to shag or kill another secret agent again.
It's going under the hammer (not literally).
The James Bond franchise is entertaining and lucrative, but it's not a very good way to learn about anatomy.
Daniel Craig apparently behind one of the stormtrooper masks.
Kissing scenes shortened to ease lower certification grade -- hilarity ensues.
Apparently talks are going well.
Burger Fiction clocks 193 different gizmos and spy tools used by 007 across all the films (well, except Spectre) in this superb supercut, including this questionable crocodile disguise. Which is your favourite Bond gadget? See more >>


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Dale's Observations For 2010-07-20
.@ewerickson on Sherrod: If the left gets a pass on race, the right has to fight back. | But fairly, not dishonestly. Or we're no better. #
I really want to know if Breitbart edited the Sherrod/NAACP video to make her look bad. If so, that's despicable. #
RT @dmataconis @benpolitico: White House denies role in Sherrod firing.| Ms. Sherrod says otherwise. #
Residents of Bell, CA (pop. 38k) just learned that city officials are taking in salaries ranging from $300k to $785k. http://bit.ly/cQEj5G #
I wonder if the NAACP is learning any lessons about the damage that accusations of racism cause. http://bit.ly/drUsBn #
Mexican authorities searching a man at the airport in the nation's capital found 18 monkeys hidden beneath his clothes. http://bit.ly/91QLPn #
Apparently, the Turkish gov't likes "good" terrorists like Hezbollah and Hamas, but not "bad" terrorists like the PKK. http://bit.ly/bP0awy #
.@dmataconis @CMDeB @KurtSchlichter: Presidents are entitled to have their qualified nominees confirmed. | Elections have consequences. #
.@CMDeB: This is not helpful. Tea Party Scalds GOP Candidate in Va. | Not helpful to whom? GOP, or limited government principles? #
Man, that journo-list is the gift that keeps on giving. Its members colluded to keep Jeremiah Wright out of the news. http://bit.ly/doggds #
RT @markknoller: UK wants US to understand the economic importance of BP, not drive it into oblivion. | Huh. Yeah. Good luck with that. #
'Rock Band 3' hitting stores on October 26. *sigh* I learned 'Rock Band' by playing an actual instrument. http://usat.me?100408 #
Forecaster: End of single-fee broadband is on the way. Enjoy your smartphone's unlimited data plan while you can. http://usat.me?100469 #
Comparisons to the Great Depression keep popping up. Just in case you were feeling a bit optimistic. http://usat.me?39333180 #
Poll: Faith in Social Security system tanking. Looks like someone learned how to do simple math. http://usat.me?39351614 #
Housing starts fell to the lowest level in 8 months. The one tiny ray of hope is that building permits rose by 2.1%. http://bit.ly/dqRldY #
6 Responses to Dale's Observations For 2010-07-20
These Journolist clowns may think that they are just performing some sort of sophomoric prank, but there may be legal implications that could affect them and their employers that are yet to unfold.
From what I read at HotAir, Breitbart claimed that the snippet that he showed was all that he had, which means that critical context might be missing. Which makes you wonder why there was such quick action in condemning Sherrod and pressuring her into resigning. Does the context make her statements look worse? Or was she simply railroaded?
Looks like the NAACP released the full video of the event, and the context seems to favor Sherrod, who tells a story of how her experience at USDA taught her to look past discriminatory ideals and focus on helping those in need regardless of race. So it seems as if she was railroaded.
The real point of the Sherrod video was the naacp audience reaction. they indicated approval of the racist actions before they heard the "lesson" form the story. context was immaterial to their racial viewpoint.


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After a (somewhat) surprising loss Saturday to Ohio, Penn State has been forced to regroup and get ready for Virginia.
Although Saturday was a rough first game for new head coach Bill O'Brien, he wasn't the only person in State College seeing their first taste of college football in Happy Valley.
The Nittany Lion's starting roster was full of freshmen and players with little to no playing experience at the college level.
With a long season ahead, it is tough to see Penn State having a winning record.
But getting over .500 is possible for the Lions from State College.
There are a few players for Penn State that will make or break the Nittany Lions' season.
If these players can't emerge as leaders both on and off the field, Bill O'Brien's Lions will struggle.
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Comedian Bill Cosby is coming to La Crosse as part of his "Far From Finished Tour."
Cosby will be live at the La Crosse Center on Friday, November 14 at 8 p.m.
He's most known for the popular TV show, "The Cosby Show." Last fall, Cosby appeared in his first television special in 30 years was "Far From Finished," which premiered on Comedy Central last fall.
Cosby he received the Kennedy Center Honors, the Presidential Medal of Freedom (America's highest civilian honor), the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor and the Marian Anderson Award.
Tickets to Cosby's La Crosse show go on sale on Friday, May 9 at 11 a.m.


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Address: Oslo
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Address: Karl Johans gate 11, Oslo
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The National Theatre in Oslo holds a special place in the hearts native Norwegians. A hub for the performing arts, the National Theatre's doors have been open since 1899, and it prides itself on being one of...
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Beyoncé wowed a crowd of about 18,000 people last night in LA at the Staples Center during her most recent Mrs. Carter Show World Tour stop — and that crowd happened to include plenty of famous fans. We spotted many celebrity couples in the boohoo VIP lounge, including Kate Mara and Max Minghella, who sipped champagne together in a corner booth, as well as Zoe Saldana [1], who attended with her new husband, Marco Perego, and her sister. Several stars also rolled to the show solo or with friends, including Molly Sims, Victoria Justice, and Kellan Lutz [2], and a couple of lucky ones had the chance to attend a meet-and-greet with the star after her show. Jessica Alba met Beyoncé backstage [3] with a group of female friends and tagged their photo #queenb #beauty.
Beyoncé's dynamic show included more than a half-dozen costume changes and a set list full of her biggest hits, including "Single Ladies" and "Baby Boy." The singer also worked in a cover, announcing to the crowd: "I dedicate this song to Paul Walker [4]" just before launching into a rendition of Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You." Beyoncé's performance landed on the eve her husband Jay-Z's 44th birthday. The couple, along with their daughter, Blue Ivy, are in LA not only for her tour, but also for Jay's. He'll follow Beyoncé on the Staples stage next Monday for the LA date on his Magna Carta tour. The rapper is also reportedly thinking about new beginnings as he embarks on another year. Jay Z and Beyoncé are going vegan [5] — at least temporarily — which he announced on his blog yesterday. Jay said a friend inspired him to try the new approach to eating and that the effort was not just physical. "There's something spiritual to me about it being my 44th birthday," he wrote, "and the serendipity behind the number of days in this challenge; 22 (2+2=4) coupled with the fact that the challenge ends on Christmas Day . . . It just feels right!"
Beyoncé struck a pose with a handful of her backup dancers.
Zoe Saldana [6] planted a kiss on her sister Mariel Saldana.
Julianne Hough came out to see the Mrs. Carter Show tour.
Beyoncé gave a sultry performance atop a piano.
Molly Sims and Kelly Osbourne caught up in the VIP lounge.
Victoria Justice got silly with a group of friends.
Beyoncé's took the stage at the Staples Center in LA.
Anna Kendrick [7] swung by BooHoo's VIP lounge.
Victoria Justice was in a playful mood at Beyoncé's show.
Kellan Lutz [8] went casual to the concert.
Beyoncé piled on the sequins during her Mrs. Carter Show performance.
Zoe Saldana [9] stopped for a quick snap at Beyoncé's LA concert.
Glee's Jenna Ushkowitz got ready for Beyoncé to take the stage.
Whitney Port [10] sported a crop top and sipped Champagne.


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Ulitmate Paintball Wars & Greg Hastings TOUR OF DUTY Presents:
"Tropical Thunder"
At Camp Pendleton Paintball Park
Date: July 21, 2012
Start Time: 11:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Event Pricing:
Self Equip: $80
With rental paintball package: $100
U.P.W. & Greg Hastings "Tour Of Duty" Presents: Tropical Thunder, a 1-Day Big Game Event which is allowing players to camp on location, nice Vendor Village, U.P.W. Headquarters for all your game intel & registration needs, 4500 Air/Chrono Area. Sponsors will be supplying tons of prizes for all skills levels. Bring the kids there will be plenty of things to do for them too!
We are all about getting bigger and better every time we throw a event! The next event will be at CAMP PENDLETON PAINTBALL PARK. Not only do you get to play on a Marine Military Base but you can alo camp onsite too! We are excited to be working with CPPP on our next event so be ready for a really cool Event 2. We are ironing out the details now look for details on our blog page and facebook.
- Venue CAMP PENDLETON PAINTBALL PARK
- TIPPMANN TiPX Pistol Only Arena
- Multiple Sponsored Real Sim Close Quarters Arenas
- SPYDER Kids Paintball Fun Zone 10-17
- Eco Filled Paintball by DRAXXUS
- Camping Allowed
- FPO Field Paint Only
- Limited Ticket Engagement
- Military Special Discount Price
Address to Camp Pendleton Paintball Park:
1700 Vandegrift Blvd
Oceanside, CA
Registration and information about this event is here: Event Registration | UltimatePaintballWars
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My name is Danielle. I'm eighteen. I've been stealing things for as long as I can remember.
Dani has been trained as a thief by the bestâher mother. Together, they move from town to town, targeting wealthy homes and making a living by stealing antique silver. They never stay in one place long enough to make real connections, real friendsâa real life.
In the beach town of Heaven, though, everything changes. For the first time, Dani starts to feel at home. She's making friends and has even met a guy. But these people can never know the real Daniâbecause of who she is. When it turns out that her new friend lives in the house they've targeted for their next job and the cute guy is a cop, Dani must question where her loyalties lie: with the life she's always knownâor the one she's always wanted.
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Choirs to Square off in Verizon's How Sweet the Sound Competition
Elton Hayes | 9/5/2012, 8:59 p.m.
Mary Mary's Erica Campbell Joins A-List Judge Lineup
For the past 14 years, gospel group Mary Mary has been judged on the merit of their music. And based on albums sales and awards, Erica and Tina Campbell, who are also sisters, have done extremely well. But the tables have turned. Erica Campbell will now judge others during a nationwide choir competition that rolls through the District on Sept. 12.
Campbell is one of four judges who will select the country's best gospel choir during Verizon's How Sweet the Sound gospel celebration. The accomplished songstress said she's excited to embark upon this new endeavor and listen to some of the best gospel choirs the nation has to offer.
"I think that [the competition] is a way to reward them with a platform," said Campbell, 40. "I'm really glad to be a part of this competition, it's amazing. It is absolutely an event for the whole family. There aren't many events like this that can cater to the whole family. It's enjoyment for everybody."
Gospel heavyweights Donald Lawrence and Yolanda Adams will host the show; and Fred Hammond, Bishop Hezekiah Walker and CeCe Winans will join Campbell as judges on Sept. 12 at the Verizon Center in Northwest when How Sweet the Sound comes to the nation's capital.
Trini L. Massie and 4 The Caz of Christ of Pittsburgh, Pa; The Harvest Life Changers Church Choir of Woodbridge, Va.; The Virginia State University Gospel Chorale of Petersburg, Va.; 100 Men In Black Male Chorus of Durham, N.C.; Gentle Giant Music Ministries of Bethesda, Md.; and Elder Patrick Riddick and D'vyne Worship of Virginia Beach, Va. will perform for the panel of judges and gospel music enthusiasts. Campbell won't reveal her scoring rubric, but she did list several traits that make or break a choir's performance.
"They have strong vocals, they are professional, they execute well, they're sincere, well-rehearsed and they're committed to excellence," she said. "You can just see and feel [energy]. I'm excited about being a judge and about being honest about the good, the bad and the ugly of choirs."
Verizon's How Sweet the Sound kicks off its fifth season on Sept. 6 in Dallas, Texas, before moving on to stops in Georgia, New Jersey, Michigan, Illinois and California. Choirs that advance past the regional rounds will travel to New York City for the show's finale on Nov. 4 and a chance to win $50,000 in cash and prizes.
Competition judges aren't the only ones who will enjoy the vocal performances. Campbell said that How Sweet the Sound has something for audiences as well.
"If you love music, it's like American Idol for choirs. They [the singers] bring their A-game," she said. "I think it's just entertaining. I think that people are going to be blessed by the music they hear. It's not just a competition. You can feel the presence and power of the Lord. I hope everybody comes out and has a good time. It's going to be amazing."


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Sound: The sound of this album is very powerful and seems to have alot of meaning to it. The sound to Progenies of the Great Apocylpse screams power. The guitar to Lepers Among us is so awesome, just inexplainable. Vredesburg is a killer song espescially since the song is sung in Norwegian or something witch gives it a taste of culture or background. For the World to Dictate our Death is is amazing song when we're talking both drumming and lyrics. Blood Hunger Doctrine is an inspiring song, I beat the las level of game Project Gotham Racing, to this song which made me feel really super cool for a neat reason and awsome lyrics. Allehgians Dod I rike (foreign talk, I dont know how you spell it) is an amazing highlight to the albums style powerful Vortex sings a part which just adds to the intensity and the guitar is awsome and fast. Cataclism Children, I find this song not as interesting as the others. Eradication something somethin is another awsome song starting with Mustis on synthesizers for a long part in the beginning giving it a nice feal to the energy and mystery. Unorthadox Manifesto complete masterpiece, starting with sound effects of war and the guitar is awsome on the solo and nice and lengthy. and finaly Heavenly Perverse I find the "clean" intro very sweet awsome song overall, nice and heavy. // 10
Lyrics: The lyrics fit the music style very nicely. The Album title explains what most of the lyrics are about, like the Apocalypse seems to cover the lyric style exept for a couple songs like Lepers Among Us and Cataclism Children. The singers skills are ubelievable, he plays like all of the instruments used to make this album and he sings and plays drums in the album For All Tid. // 10
Overall Impression: This album doesnt seem to resemble anything else I've ever heard. Very unique. Awesome buy. Every song is extremely impressive but my favorites are Allegrens Dod I Rike and Unorthadox Manifesto. If this album were either lost or stolen I have it saved onto my computer so I can still listen to it but if I didn't own a computer I'd buy it again. // 10
Sound: On Dimmu Borgir's latest offering Death Cult Armageddon, they have really pushed the envelope for extreme Black Metal but are still be able to keep it tight and cohesive. With the open track Allegiance, they draw you in with a creepy percussive sample and then slowly build it with some great guitar and synthesizer overtones. Then almost instantaneously it kicks in full force into a fast and furious gallop led by Nicholas Barker's killer double bass drums. Right from this track the standard is set through the rest of the album as you go through the powerful Progenies of The Great Apocalypse (a standout track) with it's killer orchestral breakdown and the amazing buildup of Blood Hunger Doctrine with it's arppegiated guitar intro or the almost quirky upbeat beginnings of Eradication Instincts Defined. // 10
Lyrics: The lyrics of this album were primarily written priamrily by guitarist Silenoz, and even though they tend to lean towards the Death/Black metal cliches of the apocalypse, satanism and war overall singer Shagrath does an excellent delivery of keeping them from sounding cheesy, in fact sometimes it can be down right scary. Also the use of bassist Vortex to deliver some very impressive clean passages really helps this album and band standout from the rest of the Black/Death metal genre. // 8
Overall Impression: Overall I would have to say that this is Dimmu Borgir's best album to date and definetly puts them at the head of the genre with such bands as Cradle of Filth and Children of Bodom. The orchestral overtones throughout the entire album really help to give it a melodic cohesiveness that is missing from alot the genre as a whole. It was definetely one of the best metal albums of 2003 or of the past few years and renews my faith and hope in the metal that is starting to come up through the underground scenes around the world. I am mostly definetely looking forward to their next effort and hope that I will be able to catch them on tour. // 10
Sound: I've been listening to this band for about 3 months, when I found out about them, melodic metal very interesting. I've learned some of their songs already, it's a satanic band, but that really doesn't bother me because the sound was very catchy and attractive in some way, just listen to the majority of the songs, a black metal band and a philharmonic orchestra, it's a really cool fusion, nice job. // 8
Lyrics: The lyrics are not the usual English you hear in America, there are several words I had never seen before, track #7 must be some other language, definetly not english, this album is for open minded people okay? It's good to listen to something different every once in a while. Shagrath's poweful voice with vortex's clean chorus are impresing, don't forget Nick's assault and percusion, Galder and Silenoz's deadly guitar riffs and of course, Mustis' grand piano abilities. // 8
Overall Impression: The sound is similar to Cradle Of Filth, but I prefer Dimmu Borgir. The most impressive songs from this album are: Uredesbyrd, Progenies Of The Great Apocalypse, Lepers Among Us, Heavenly Perverse. I really like the musical fusion in this CD, orchestra and metal, it's genius. If this CD was stolen I would definetly buy another copy. // 10
Sound: Dimmu in my mind is head and shoulders above their cookie-monster and keyboard toting contemporaries (i.e. Cradle Of Filth). The use of the Norwegian Philharmonic Orchestra (I believe thats correct) gives a strong sense of epicism and drama and atmosphere to the music. The guitars aren't too complicated but very effective and heavy. Lots of tremelo picking, palm muting, big power chords. To me, even as a guitarist, the standout member is Nicholas Barker. His drumming is virtuosic (i.e. "For The World To Dictate Our Death") but always seems to click with everything else perfectly. DCA is a black/death metal album, but it employs some classical elements such as the use of piano in "Blood Hunger Doctrine." The overall sound is heavily atmospheric, and dark. // 9
Lyrics: The lyrics mostly are written in the realm of analysis/criticism of religion, Satan and dark powers that be, Apocalypse, evil fantasy, things of that nature. Silenoz and Shagrath are good songwriters but its nothing that hasn't been done before. However, their passion for the music shows through and breathes life into a cliched genre. In reference to their actual voices, Shagrath seems to be more in the higher range and he does his job very well. Silenoz is much lower in the register, and many times the two will sing in tandem making for a cool contrasting effect. Also, bassist Vortex adds some clean vocals which I personally think could've been left out because they take the epic level to cheesy at some point. // 8
Overall Impression: DCA is a very good album in many respects. The production is crystal clear, which is a stark contrast to the muddy recordings of Dimmu's fellow black/death metal bands. The dynamics and uses of the orchestra especially are superb. The percussion and drums are obviously amazing. Everybody knows their role and they play it well. Although overall I prefer their previous release, this has many shining moments and is not a CD or band to be ignored. // 8
Sound: Dimmu Borgir are my favourite band, as you can probably tell from my name, so I'll try and be as un-biased as possible. I really like this album, I personally think it is one of their best. Their sound really works on this album. The guitar are heavy and fast-paced, but of the cliched kind you so often hear these days. The bass is fairly good and the keyboard/piano is (as always) very good, a la Dimmu Borgir. One of the best parts of this album is the drumming. Nicholas Barker (ex-Cradle Of Filth/Old Mans Child) is an unbelievable black metal drummer. The drumming fits very well with the music, making it even more hard-hitting. However, the standout element of thsi album is the use of the Prague Philharmoinic Orchestra. True, you could probably get the same sound on a keyboard (as the do live) but the full orchestra adds another element of huge-scale musci to the album, just listen to "Progenies of The Great Apocalypse" and "Blood Hunger Doctrine" to hear what I'm talking about.
01. Alliegance - a good enough song. Nothing special. Drags on a bit, but just before the end there is one absolutely amzing bit of music, so if you're going to listen to it, listen all the way to the end.
02. Progenies Of The Great Apocalypse - an amazing song, to put it simply. From the larger-than-life, floor shaking rhythmic opening, through Vortex' clean vocals (still good, but far from his best) to the awesome last notes, a killer. Absolute brilliance.
03. Lepers Among Us - one of the more guitar-driven pieces in the album, the intro reminds me vaguely of Deicide's "Scars of The Crucifix." Awesome guitar from both Galder (lead) and Silenoz (rhythm) make this a solid outing.
04. Vredesbyrd - my personal favourite. Possibly my favourite song of all time. I love everything about it, the fast, palm-muted guitar, the harsh vocals. Sheer perfection.
05. For The World To Dictate Our Death - another decent song. In my opinion one of the weakest on the album, though it is still good. There is just nothing in this song that gets me going. It's good enough I guess.
06. Blood Hunger Doctrine - another brilliant song. The use of the orchestra is most evident on this song. The intro is great, with the driving guitar line and the main part of the song is excellent. Top notch work.
07. Allehelgens Dod I Helveds Rike - another great song. Not alot to say about it really, apart from the awesome fast guitar and more of Vortex' clean vocals. His vocals on this song are some of his best IMO.
08. Cataclysm Children - mmmm, it's alright. Another weaker song. Nothing in here to get me excited. It's good enough I guess.
09. Eradication Instincts Defined - good orchestral parts, nice and heavy music, a fairly good song.
10. Unorthodox Manifesto - another great song. I love the opening. "Gentlemen. Destroy!" The lyrics stand out on this song, and it is overall one of the better songs on the album.
11. Heavenly Perverse - awesome acoustic opening, then suddenly explodes with heavy guitars. Pretty similar to other stuff on the album, especially "Cataclysm Children," but still good. // 9
Lyrics: You never get a Dimmu Borgir album without at least one Norwegian song, and this one is no different, with Allehelgens Dod I Helveds Rike (a very good song by the way) and Vredesbyrd (and even better song). As usual, the lyrics are dark. As dark as midnight in the middle of winter in frosty Norway. Although they have stepped down the Satanic content of their songs, apart from the digipak bonus track, a cover of Bathory's "Satan My Master," it's still not exactly hard to tell what religion they follow. Vocalist Shagrath does a very, very good job with teh vocals. If it were done by a lesser vocalist, teh lyrics might end up wounding cliched, cheesy even, since lots of bands write about Satanism and other dark ideals in this day and age. Shagrath is good, but it's something about the way the lyrics are written than means you can tell Shagrath, Silenoz, Galder, Vortex, Mustis and Nick somehow mean it, and aren't another faux-dark band. Not as good as previous outing maybe, but Shagrath and Silenoz still have it when writing songs. // 8
Overall Impression: I'd say this is one of Dimmu Borgir's best albums to be honest. Each layer of the band seems to find something else here. Whether it is Mustis' keyboard work, Vortex' amazing clean vocals, Nick Barker's great drumming or Galder and Silenoz' fast pace, brutal guitar work, it all seems to work here. Add to this a dash of good songwriting and a whole Czech orchestra and you have a very, very good album! If this was stolen I would first die, then kill myself, then go out and buy it again! Standout tracks are Progenies Of The Great Apocalypse, Vredesbyrd, Blood Hunger Doctrine. // 9
Sound: It is about time I reviewed this cd. Why? Cause I've practically listened to it on repeat since I bought it several months ago. Growing up in a Christian home (yet I myself am not so much that anymore) I was semi-weary about picking this up because of the standard "Satanist" symbol on the front, and concidering the fact that I tend to watch out for little kids who will be around me (and more importantly my car). To my surprise, this album is really good. Concidering the "satanic" themes they are really not too bad at all, to say the least. Sure, it's a different perspective; but there's nothing wrong with that right? Anyways, Dimmu's sound on this album is awesome. it's perfect actually. The keyboards and orchestration are beautifully arranges, as well as the guitars and drums (double bass at times! ). Shagrath has amazingly interesting vocals that go between screeching, squealing, yelling, etc. He sounds kind of like he's inhaled and is trying to talk without breathing. it's cool. I enjoy how their arrangements are very heavy metal, but they also have classical components. It makes the band more interesting than your average band. // 10
Lyrics: The lyrics are pretty good. Prognies of the Great Apocolypse has the best lyrics, as they seem to coincide more with real satanism. At times the lyrics are kind of corny, but the corniness doesn't really prevail ever on this album. Shagraths growling coincides great with the lyrics, and Vortex (the bassist/operaic singer) provides amazing singing sections when he is involved (though this is rare on this album). His voice is stunning to say the least and counteracts Shagraths screaming very well. // 10
Overall Impression: When I think of Dimmu Borgir I like to think of their music like this: Even if they have a mediocre song here or there, those mediocre songs are still more amazing than your average pop-rock song. What I am getting at is that, even bad Dimmu Borgir is still pretty good. However; this album is great. I love the whole album, everything about it. I would probably buy it again eventually if I lost it. // 10