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In married life, sooner or later, there may arise a situation when you become angry towards your spouse. Being emotionally closest to your spouse, you release your frustration upon them. However, it could be very difficult to handle a situation if it goes out of hand.
Usually, things that go out of control, start off as very minor difference of opinions or small misunderstandings. These can easily be solved with a little patience, open communication, and with a little humility towards each other. The best thing to do is to find a way to tactfully handle the troubled situation without getting frustrated. Let's take a look at how Atma Gnani Pujya Dadashri skillfully handled a situation so as to avoid a conflict with his wife.
Dadashri: Once I had a conflict with Hiraba (my wife). Even I became trapped in a difficult situation. I used to call my wife, 'Hiraba'. As a Gnani Purush, I can either address women as, 'Ba' (mother: gesture of respect towards elderly ladies) or as 'dikri' (daughter). If you are interested, I can tell you. It is not a long story, just a short one.
Questioner: Yes, do tell us.
Dadashri: One day we had a conflict of opinions ("conflict" or "difference of opinion"). The mistake was mine; Hiraba was not at fault.
Questioner: She may have made the mistake, but you claim it was yours.
Dadashri: Yes, but it was not her mistake, it was mine. I am the one who does not want any conflict. She did not care whether a conflict took place or not and because I did, it is considered my mistake. If I do this (Dada hits the chair), does the chair get hurt or do I get hurt?
Questioner: You.
Dadashri: Therefore, it is up to me to understand. So anyway, one day there was a conflict and I got trapped. Hiraba told me that her brother's eldest daughter was getting married and then asked me what we should give her as a gift. It would have been fine if she had not asked me. Whatever she wanted to give her would have been just fine and I would not have objected. However, when she asked me, I responded according to my intellect and said, "Rather than having new silverware made, why don't you take one or two pieces of the silverware we have in the cupboard and give them as a gift?" Do you know what her reply was? In our house words like 'mine' and 'yours' are never used. Only the words 'our' or 'ours' are used. So she said, "When your uncle's son got married, you gave huge silver plates." Now on that day, she used the words 'mine' and 'yours,' when normally she would say 'ours.' She would never make the separation of 'mine' and 'yours'. This was the first time. I thought to myself, "Today I am trapped!" I realized my mistake instantly, and looked for an opportunity to get out of the predicament. Now, how could I mend this damage? The bleeding had already started, so how could I apply the bandage in order to stop the bleeding?
So on that day 'mine' and 'yours' took place. The situation went so far, that she used the words, "Your uncle's son," rather than "Our nephew." I realized that I had made a major mistake. That day I saw that I was about to take a fall, so I immediately corrected myself. I turned the situation around quickly and completely. I told her, "I did not mean to say that! I am trying to say something else. There is a little misunderstanding on your part. I am not saying that." Then when she asked me what I was trying to say, I replied, "Give her the silverware in addition to five hundred rupees. She could use the money!" In turn she replied, "You are so naive, how can you give so much?" At that point, I realized I had won over the situation. So then I told her, "You can give whatever you want to. All four of your nieces are like our own daughters." At that point she became content! "You are truly divine," she said.
You see I fixed the damage. I knew that if I had said five hundred rupees, she was not likely to give that much. I passed on the responsibility to her. I knew her nature. If I gave her five hundred rupees, she would give only three hundred. So tell me why would I have a problem in giving her the authority?
Reference: Book Name: Harmony in Marriage (Page #25 - Paragraph #6 to #8, Entire Page #26, Page #27 - Paragraph #1 & #2)
Let's look at another example that Param Pujya Dadashri has given to tactfully avoid a conflict:
Dadashri: Let me offer another example. When Salia's wife asked him to buy meat, it was a dilemma. Since his wages were very minimal, how could the poor man afford to buy any meat? His wife had been telling him for over a month, that their poor children keep asking for mutton. Then one day the wife gets irritated, so he tells her he will bring some meat that evening. He is always prepared with answers, because if he is not, she continues to nag at him. Upon her irritation, he immediately gave her a positive reply. "I will bring it today, I will bring it from wherever I have to," he said. By saying this he prevented a quarrel. Thinking that he would bring meat home that day, as he had said, she became furious and started yelling, when he walked in empty-handed. Being the shrewd man that he is, Salia was able to pacify his wife by saying, "Dear heart, only I know my problems, you would not understand." In the same manner, Salia uttered a few more sentences and turned his wife around. Rather than continuing to yell, she told him that he could bring the meat another time, and not worry. After fifteen days or so, the same scenario occurred again, and again he pleaded his condition to her, making her happy in the end. By dealing with these situations in such a way, he never has to fight.
Reference: Book Name: Harmony in Marriage (Page #33 - Paragraph #2, Page #34 - Paragraph #1)
1) Not allowing discord even for a minute, that is true husband. Just as the relation with a friend we do not let ruined, one should be equally careful with the wife. Our friendship with a friend will end if we do not protect it.
2) When is one considered to have learnt to become a husband? It is when the wife continuously experiences veneration (respect) for him.


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Breaking Point
Born a freak in Yoshi society, one Yoshi is abandoned in the wilderness. There he turns to the dark side of the Mushroom Kingdom for salvation, eventually becoming a huge asset to the Koopa King.
In case you haven't yet figured it out, this is a Mario fanfiction. However it will be from the point of view of a mutant Yoshi as he joins the ranks of the Koopa Troop. This has adult concepts such as abuse (you will know what I mean) but other than that it is clean. This might not end the same way as the games. It is a pro-Bowser story and everything so expect a "bad" ending where the "heroes" fall. I hope that some people will read this as I have worked hard on it. I do not own the Mario Characters or anything related to Mario. If you think I do, get that delusion out of your head.
Part One: Joining
Chapter One: A Horrible Childhood
It was a beautiful day in the Mushroom Kingdom. The sun was out and everything was just dandy. Bowser had not attempted to kidnap Peach for the umpteenth time and for awhile peace had come to the Kingdom.
Not everything though was happy. A young Yoshi couple was currently in a dilemma of their own. The young couple had just given birth to another egg and they were in a dilemma as to what to call it. They were constantly arguing over the perfect name and their voices had gotten particularly loud. Several Koopas passing nearby on rounds from Bowser had the unfortunate task of eavesdropping on the entire conversation.
"Oh just ignore them dude, Bowser doesn't care about the petty troubles of Yoshis. We should just move on and pretend this never happened."
They hurried off lest they get hooked into the argument. The Yoshi's meanwhile had been arguing for quite some time and neither of them wanted to break off the argument. "Well I say if it is a boy, we shall call him Marvin." This caused an out roar from the future father's side of the conversation. "Marvin? You want to call it Marvin? Are you trying to get him beat up and teased on a daily basis?
"I think it is a smart name for a smart creature. The Yoshi community is suffering as of late with not enough support to Mario. We are a dying breed and Mario needs all the support he can for the eventual victory against Bowser. That blasted Koopa has been terrorizing everyone for heaven knows how long and we need to strike that foul beast when he is not expecting it."
The other shook his head sadly, but did not argue. He did not want any son or daughter of his, to lead the fight against the Evil King. Surprisingly, the egg next to them began to rock violently from side to side. "Is it that time already? I didn't think it would hatch already." They scrambled around a bit getting last minute things ready. They had to make sure that the hatchling would be greeted to the happy faces of its parents.
The egg seemed to take forever in the hatching process. It jumped and wiggled and basically rocked trying to break free from the confinement it was in. "It is having some trouble, honey do something." But what could this Yoshi do? It was best to just stand back and let the Yoshi inside try to free itself. It was good practice for later in life.
For a good half hour, the egg struggled and struggled trying desperately to break free. This caused the Yoshi couple a small deal of worry. Slow hatching in the Yoshi community meant a slow existence. Finally after what seemed forever, one part of the egg cracked apart. The wife screamed softly having not expected anything to happen.
Soon one crack turned into many and finally the shell exploded. Dead silence followed the youngster's arrival into the world. "Darling what is that?" More silence greeted these words. Yoshis, it was common knowledge to all came in very pretty colors that were pleasing to the eye.
This wasn't the case for this Yoshi. A solid grey with some turquoise spots dotted here and there. Some horns grew on the forehead. Was this a Yoshi? Did Yoshi's have horns? Oh this was not good at all.
After an awkward silence that refused to be broken, the small hatchling Yoshi stared up at his parents, wondering what it had done wrong. Finally, not wanting to appear rude, the father spoke, "Welcome to the world youngster." No name came to mind as none of them would have fit this monstrosity. It was a horrible thought, but no Yoshi had ever been born with horns or an ugly color.
No one seemed to want to move or speak to the newly hatched Yoshi, if it could even be considered a Yoshi that was. No name came to mind, no friendly words arose and escaped the mouth of the parents, and nothing seemed to be acceptable for the occasion. The only thing that the parents were sure of was the gender of the Yoshi. If a freak did come up, it was always male. No female Yoshi was ever born wrong.
This caused the youngster some stress as to what his parents were thinking of. What did he do to cause the angry looks on their faces? Was it something to do with him? He tried to say something, but having just hatched, he did not have the capabilities of speech. Tears wanted to escape from his eye ridges, but he instinctively knew that was a bad thing. He only hoped that it would get better from here on out.
For the next few years, the awkward hatching of the "mutant" Yoshi did not improve. His parents never gave him a name seeing as nothing ever came up. It was terrible to behold. As he slowly grew up, his horns changed colors. One was red and the other green. Such a thing was a mysterious thing to behold and his parents did not want to take him somewhere to get them removed seeing as how they didn't want to become the laughing stock of the entire Mushroom Kingdom.
Now the nameless Yoshi was in human terms the equivalent of 7 years old. No one had taught him to speak and was therefore left alone to try to teach himself. It was a poor job but something interested came up in the self-taught method of learning to speak.
He was able to directly learn anything that he had overheard just by hearing it at some point in his life. He had a terrific memory for one so young. He spent countless hours on his own and learned some things about his mysterious infliction. Normal Yoshis did not have ugly colors and didn't have horns. He had overheard his parents when they thought he was sleeping say this very thing.
So even his own parents did not want him, he had overheard a lot of these conversations this exact same way. But he couldn't just up and leave seeing as how he didn't have to survival skills to live on his own.
One lesson did get drilled into his head, was that Bowser was a menace to the Mushroom Kingdom and that freak or not (this word wasn't actually used, he just filled in the blanks) he had to overthrow the menace to the Mushroom Kingdom.
He wasn't allowed out of the house because of obvious reasons (to his parents anyway) and he had to contend to staring out of the window and getting sunshine through the window. Soon his parents couldn't deny the education system that all Yoshi's went through at some point in their lives. They had put it off for a long time but finally they had been receiving some letters saying that school was coming up and all Yoshis had to go.
This was not good. He would be eaten alive, probably killed, though a freak against nature and not a normal Yoshi by any means, his parents held some kind of love for him. How to quietly get rid of him with as little embarrassment as possible had come up many times. The nameless Yoshi had not heard these conversations and it was perhaps better for all concerned that he hadn't.
"Come on son, let's go for a ride." The father with a rather pointed look from his wife nodded to her that said that it was time. They couldn't do much for him but they could prevent the world from knowing that they had a mutant for a son.
Instantly the Yoshi was excited and wondered in his mind where his father would take him. He was excited to finally exit the cramped house and see the excitement of the world. He raced up to his father and projected a sense of eagerness. He was going out and viewing the world he lived in.
His father helped his son onto his back (for it was a long journey and he was light enough for it to be done) and once he was ready and safely on his father's back, the two ventured off. The bundle of energy waved goodbye to his mother, not knowing that it would be the last time he would see her.
The sunlight felt good on his young body and he thrived on the blissful warmth. They walked on private paths not near civilization and soon the Yoshi settled down on and waited to see where his father would take him. Soon the two came to a stop and his son perked up.
He couldn't ask what they were doing there, but he didn't have to, his father knew. "Son, you see that tree with the colorful balls of fruit? Well it is every Yoshi's dream fruit. I want you to round up as many as you can and bring them back here." Instantly the ball of energy that is every Yoshi youngster's trade mark appeared and he was off.
He had such a good time picking the fruit. He couldn't help but sample most of it. He hoped his father would understand. This fruit was so good! It was heaven in a delicious bite of goodness. He was ecstatic and he was paralyzed with how much pleasure he got from eating the fruit.
Such a thing had to have a bad taste somewhere. He played for hours, not once did the thought of keeping his father waiting pop into his head. He played the terrorizing monster in a city made up of the fruit and he would eat the citizens. Oh it was great fun! Soon though he grew bored of eating the good citizens of Fruit Dale, and he wanted his father to take him home.
His young child mind had provided him a way to escape from being locked in the house, but he was tired and wanted to sleep in his soft bed. He rounded up the fruit that he didn't eat and marched confidently to where his father was. He walked back to the exact spot where he had said goodbye. He stopped wondering what had made him halt.
He looked around expecting his father to be hiding. Nothing whatsoever came into his sight. Just where was everybody? He whined a little but stopped after awhile seeing as how big boys do not cry. The fruit fell from his grip and he left them there. His father couldn't have up and left him could he? The mutant Yoshi started to search everywhere. Every bush was upturned, ever tree was looked into and around, he even dug a small hole in the unlikely event that his father was hiding underground, but no Yoshi ever came into view.
Now was when he panicked; what if he got tired of waiting and went home hoping that his son would find his own way home. He started off a short ways, fruit long forgotten, in the hopes that his father would reveal himself. No one popped up.
The youngster began to cry sniffling and attempted to stifle his small sobs, but it was hard. After awhile, he turned around from the path that he was on, and made his way back to where he had dropped the fruit. He wandered for a long time and after a short while; he concluded that some small animal must have had a snack of his delicious fruit.
Now he was afraid, utterly and truly alone and with no hope of finding his way back to his home. He ran for several miles and nothing new came to his field of vision.
He was lost, alone and he was a freak. Not a good combination to have when in a forest. His feet soon began to ache and he had to admit that he was going to die, alone in miserable in the wilderness. He found a tree that didn't look occupied and sat down under it.
He decided that he was tired and after a quick prayer that he wouldn't suffer, began to close his eyes. He didn't even get a chance to fall asleep as a voice spoke. It didn't sound like his dad, but he figured he would get a better look if he opened his eyes.
Standing before him was a strange creature. He had heard of Koopas of course, but never seen one before. The figure was a very unusual color for the Koopa race. It had a red shell and had a small bandana also red circling its forehead.
"I have never seen you before. Why are you here in this forest without a family?" The Yoshi couldn't speak, having never been taught basic communication skills. He shrunk deeper into his shelter, wishing that whoever this was would go away and leave him to die.
"Are you a Yoshi, I have never seen one with horns before, let alone one with different colors. That is so cool!" That was not the word he expected to hear. He raised his head and stared at this mysterious visitor.
The red shelled Koopa sat down next to the shivering youngster. "I know what it's like to be considered a freak. Oh I mean no offense to you, I just know. Normal Koopa shells are a dull brown not a bright red like this. I know it isn't like what you are probably going through but I know. My brothers are all differently colored Koopas. We are named Red, that's me, Black, Yellow and Green. We are all followers of Bowser."
Well this was a shock, but the way his life was going, he didn't care at this point. He wished he could talk so he can ask questions. The Red Koopa that had talked to him seemed to settle for talking to him. He either shook or nodded his head when asked a question.
"It is very cold outside tonight, and I sure as hell don't want anyone to freeze out here. My brothers are waiting for me further on ahead for we split up. Why don't you come with us, Bowser may seem like a mean and nasty guy and we call him various names reflecting that, but he did take us in and give us a home so he isn't all that bad."
Red got up and turned giving his hand to the shivering youngster. What did he have to lose by going with this Koopa who worked for Bowser? He had been shown kindness that seemed genuine for the first time in his existence. He took the proffered hand and together they walked toward the rendezvous point that had been set up.
All throughout the walk, he wondered how the others would take him. Would they be as nice as Red had seemed? What about Bowser? He had a reputation of being quite ruthless in his constant kidnapping and goal of taking over the Mushroom Kingdom. After a short while, figures seemed to materialize out of the distance.
These must be the other members of the Koopa Bros. They turned when Red announced that he had found someone and instantly they were surrounded. "Whoa, is that a Yoshi? Does he have horns? Oh my aching koopas that is so cool!" This was said by the green shelled one. They asked him questions but soon realized that he couldn't speak yet. Instead of deterring them, this outraged them but not against him.
"What kind of jerk neglects to teach their own son how to speak. Sure you look weird but whatever happened to that saying, it's on the inside that counts?" The youngster thrived on the attention for he received none his whole life.
"Lord Bowser will be very interested in you. I can't allow anything save Mario or anyone else to die out here. You are coming with us. Do you have a name?"
The youngster shook his head and this led the bros off on another tangent. Red was by his side and as the others began walking off; he hung back to talk to talk to the newcomer. Just how would Bowser receive him? Would Bowser throw him out for being different? Why did his parents just up and leave him in the wilderness? He had no name, no hope at a normal life and really it was up to this Koopa King as to what should happen. As his newfound friends led him in the direction of wherever Bowser made his lair, he wondered just where his life would take him.

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Shote: You gotta be kidding.
The agents walk by. They work for the school , and there trying to get me to join there. Forget it I taught myself to keep it under control , and well live normally so whats the issue. To get away I send a sound at the wavelengh to temporarily disorient someone. Everybody stumbles over. I run down the street. Turn the corner and there he was the guy that i was trying to avoid.
" Shote don't even think about using electricity or deathen me. It won't work." The man said point out his ridicoulous rubber suit and his earpluags.
" Damm ya to the sewers." I said angrily.
I decided to surrender and walk into the car. I'd rather not get tranquilized. A few airplane trips and and a few car rides and we where at the school. With it and all its modern glory. A woman came out to greet me.
" Stuff it." I said still pissed off
she gasped looking totally astonished.
I walked into the building. Looking for the schedule. Oh so everybody should be there.


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Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center in Lititz is a 148 bed facility and a Joint Commission Top Performer. Lititz is located in Lancaster County - home to over 470,000 residents and has excellent public, private and specialized school systems. Lititz is approximately 90 minutes from both Baltimore and Philadelphia.


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Guy to guy friend: Did you see the Giants game last night?
Girl, interrupting: I did! I am the biggest Giants fan ever! Like, seriously.
Guy: You're wearing a Jets jersey.
Girl: Ohh, I thought it was Giants, you know, the colors sometimes get confusing.
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Many of the UAD-2 plug-ins have become go-to tools for mixing and mastering by adopting modern DSP technology while remaining familiar as they're based on classic or sometimes esoteric studio recording outboard equipment. However, Universal Audio have been increasingly providing many plug-ins geared towards guitarists.
In addition to the increasing line-up of guitar oriented plug-ins, Universal Audio's appeal to guitarists will come from the fact that they can record and play with the plug-ins in real-time through their range of Apollo audio interfaces.
These are not exclusively for 6 string players as many of these devices that Universal Audio have modelled have been used for years on many other tracks to add vibe and character, but here is a roundup of what is currently available should you wish to turn your amp off and go off into the box...
Marshall Plexi Super Lead
Probably the most talked about new UAD-2 plug-in for guitar is the Marshall Plexi Super Lead. Created by Softube this plug-in is based on the 1959 100-watt Marshall amp and features multi-microphone options. Although branded as a 1959 it is advertised with the famous 'EL-34 power tubes (the original 1959 amp actually had 4 KT66 tubes and it wasn't until 1967 that Marshall introduced the four EL34 valves) so this is an emulated 1967-era designed amp with a 1960BHW speaker cabinet.
It has all the controls expected from the familiar Marshall front panel amp head but with a few tricks up its sleeve. Firstly you can change the input routing just like you can on a Marshall should you wish to alter the 4 inputs into the Channel 1 and Channel 2. Linking the inputs by a jumper cable is also possible, again like on the real amp.
Secondly, a quick click on the Channel Strip button shows a hidden area where you can see what mics have been used to record the Cabinet in each setting. There are 3 general choices between Dynamic, FET and Valve and within those categories, there are 3 mics, each with a Fader and Pan control allowing adjustment and balance between them. The mic placements and choices were chosen by a man who knows his Marshall tones, Tony Platt, and recorded at Kore Studios...so you know they're going to sound great!
The microphones are labelled as such, and all have very familiar names :
Dynamic Mics : Mic1 - 57, Mic2 - 609, Room Mic - 87
FET Mics : Mic1 - 705, Mic2 - 87, Room Mic - 4038
Valve Mics : Mic1 - 67 Stereo Left, Mic2 67 Stereo Right, Room Mic - C12
There is also a Main EQ Output, which is separate to the EQ settings on the front panel of the Plexi Super Lead and is used more as a global tone shaper after the 3 mic choices.
Friedman BE100 and DS40
Friedman amps are a modern take on classic designs by David Friedman which Brainworx have modelled the BE100 and the DS40 for the UAD-2 Platform. These are based on 1960 and 1970 type rock amps (not unlike Marshall) but also provide a Rear Panel view of the amps where you can get more creative with FX and Mic recording chains.
Brainworx have gone to great lengths to provide 'Recording Chains' with the Friedman plug-in, featuring many different mics and EQ's and then adding delay, chorus, flanger effects accordingly.
The DS40 is a design focusing on their Dirty Shirley Amp that is a Marshall-style valve head, with a classic fat rock vibe based upon a modded JTM45 and high gain tone. Single channel, with dynamic and tone controlled by just going old-school with the volume control on your guitar, the rear panel of the DS40 also has the same 'Recording Chain' ideas as the BE100.
The Marshall Plexi Super Lead may be the sound of rock, the Friedman may be the SOUNDS of rock. Both are worth checking out...
ENGL Amps
ENGL have been creating some of the most sought after designs for modern Rock and Metal with their E646 VS but also have a less overdriven model the E765 featuring EL-34 valves through a 100-watt head unit. More rock than Metal whereas the E 646 VS is proper high gain. Once again developed by Brainworx, the Engl Amps provide anything from clean to 'over the top distortion'.
Chandler GAV19T Amp
The Chandler GAV19T amp is inspired by British designs such as Marshall and VOX, with extra Bias control to change the sound of hotter or colder valves. and how this reacts into the preamp. Baxandall type EQ for overall tonal shaping.
Amp Room
Finally, there is AMP ROOM, which has been out for a little while on the UAD-2 platform, but is still incredibly useful for either re-amping a signal, or perhaps changing the environment that a source was recorded in. Providing rooms for Bass, Vintage Amps and Metal Amps, re- processing a signal through one of these rooms has never been easier, and may add some characteristics that you wouldn't normally think about.
Pedals and FX
Boss CE-1, Roland Dimension D and Roland RE-201*
Boss created the original chorus pedal that was desired by many past and present guitarists called the CE-1 Chorus Ensemble back in 1976. Whilst releasing many versions in smaller stomp box format (I own a CE-2 Japanese original and would never part with it) the original still can't be beaten. Universal Audio were actually commissioned by Roland to make this emulation featuring their unique Chorus and Vibrato modes.
Whilst Chorus had a bit of a bad rap in the 1980s, as it seemed every session guitarist had to use it, there is something very organic and 'storytelling' with the Boss CE-1, and you really can't imagine early Police or Pink Floyd albums without it.
Alongside the CE-1 there is the Roland Dimension D, a rack mounted version suited slightly more for studio applications and then the amazing Roland RE-201 Tape Space Echo. All three plug-ins are available either individually or now as a Roland Classic FX Bundle.
Echoplex EP-34
Not just content with the classic Roland gear, Universal Audio have also modelled the EP-34 which is based upon two Echoplex Tape Delay units, the EP-3 and the EP-4. With a record head slider that allows you to adjust in real-time, the effects from lush analog delay to self-oscillation are easily possible.
MXR Flanger
The MXR Flanger arrived in the 1970's with the aim to replace the Tape based flanging effects that were currently popular. Succeeding in becoming a classic in its own right, Universal Audio have gone for the best bucket-brigade design by MXR, with the plug-in providing depth and short doubling effects alongside the traditional flanging which made it so famous. Van Halen anyone ?
Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer
The 70's gave birth to many a guitar tone, but one guitar pedal to stand the test of time is the original TS 808 Tube Screamer from Ibanez. Don't let the Kermit green colour scheme put you off, this is one distortion pedal that works really well on blues!...From semi-driven tones as well as more extreme settings...Into a Marshall Plexi = awesome.
Bermuda Triangle
The Electro-Harmonix Big Muff distortion is another classic Universal Audio have taken on, this time by choosing a very limited early edition triangle version. Rare to find, this gives the fuzz you can't help but recognise.
Raw Distortion
Based on the Pro Cat RAT distortion (oh I remember this one well) the Raw Distortion kicks the 1970's design into the UAD-2 format. Love this for proper driving 'chug' riffs.
All three plug-ins have been developed by Universal Audio and feature the Unison Technology which when used with an Apollo audio interface recreates the gain structure of the actual units, adding another level of realism that wasn't possible with plug-ins before.
There are many software Guitar options out there, but Universal Audio and their partners have chosen wisely and pretty much nailed every design they've released for the UAD format. If the guitar is your thing, or perhaps you want to grit up some non-guitar tracks, Universal Audio have the solution and more.
* Since this article was written, UAD now provide UAD branded versions of these pedals called Classic FX
From UA:
" The new plug-ins in the Classic FX bundle are sonically identical to the previously branded equivalents. They all sport improved graphics, updated Pro Tools page tables, and some great new presets that really help get you going quickly. Presets and settings created with the originally branded plug-ins are compatible with the Classic FX plug-ins, but not vice-versa "


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The Blue of the Night with Carl Corcoran Wednesday 11 June 2014
Carl is joined this Wednesday by pianist Francesco Turrisi and vocalist Michelle O'Rourke for a Blue of the Night session. Both have previously been featured on Blue individually but the two musicians will collaborate and perform their imaginative and thoughtful interpretations of music from the early 17th century in advance of their performance at the final Kaleidoscope of the season next week June. Francesco is guest curator for this final Kaleidoscope and will tell us a little about the lineup for this popular monthly music event at the Bello Bar in Dublin
Pianist Ivan Ilic is a regular visitor to Ireland. He paid Carl a visit for a Blue of the Night Session recently and you can listen to the entire interview and session below, and watch exclusive video footage.
German experimental pianist Hauschka is under the Blue spotlight - prepared piano, exciting soundscapes, solo works plus his recent duet outing with violinist Hilary Hahn.
It's been a sad year for the music world with the loss of many iconic figures. One of our own legends, jazz guitarist Louis Stewart left us earlier this year. Louis' musical legacy is recognised and lauded in the international jazz world. At home in Ireland, where he chose to base himself even at the peak of his international fame, he became a friend and mentor to many in a burgeoning jazz community. His loss is immense. In March 2014, Louis was the featured artist on The Blue of the Night with Carl Corcoran. This special programme features many of Louis' wonderful performances and his chat with Carl, recalling his early days and the highlights of his international career.
Title: Wave
Composer: Jobim
Performer(s): Harry "Sweets" Edison (Trumpet), Hendrik Meurkens (Piano), Giorgio Crobu (Guitar), Et Al
Album: There Will Never Be Another You - Harry "Sweets" Edison / Nagel Heyer / NH 083
Duration: 8:43
Title: Eu Sei Que Vou Te Amar/ Coracao Vagabundo
Composer: Jobim / de Moraes
Performer(s): Dieguito El Cigala (Vocals) & Bebo Valdes (Piano), Javier Colina (Bass), Caetano Veloso (Vocals)
Album: Bebo & Cigala: Lagrimas Negras ~~ Not Available / Calle 54 Records / 82876559102
Duration: 4:17
Title: Sea Lady
Composer: Wheeler / Winstone
Performer(s): Norma Winstone (Vocal), John Taylor (Piano), Tony Coe (Clarinet, Tenor Sax)
Album: Somewhere Called Home / ECM Records / ECM 1337 831 107-2
Duration: 4:29
Title: String Quartet No.1 In B Flat Major (3rd Movement) Adagio, Ma Non Troppo
Composer: Suk, Josef
Performer(s): Antonin Novak, Vojtech Jouza (Violins), Karel Rehak (Viola), Jan Stros (Cello)
Album: Chamber Works Vol.1: Suk - Suk Quartet / Supraphon / 11 1531-2 111
Duration: 8:48
Title: La Lune Paresseuse
Composer: Chaminade, Cecile
Performer(s): Anne Sofie Von Otter (Mezzo-Soprano), Bengt Forsberg (Piano)
Album: Chaminade: Melodies ~~ A285602 / Deutsche Grammophon / 471331-2
Duration: 2:31
Title: The Man Who Fell From Grace...
Composer: 3epkano
Performer(s): 3epkano
Album: 3epkano ~~ F365005 / Smiling Politely Records / Spr012
Duration: 5:10
Title: Cover Me
Composer: Bjork
Performer(s): Bjork (Vocals, Keyboards), Guy Sigsworth (Harpsichord)
Album: Post - Bjork / Mother Records / 527733-2
Duration: 2:06
Title: Falling Forward
Composer: Fleck, Bela
Performer(s): Bela Fleck (Banjo), Howard Levy (Harmonicas, Piano), Victor Lemonte Wooten (Bass), Futureman (Drums)
Album: Rocket Science - Bela Fleck & The Flecktones ~~ PD EL / Eone Music / EOM-CD-2133
Duration: 5:10
Title: Annunciation
Composer: Biber, Heinrich Ignaz
Performer(s): Maya Homburger (Violin), Barry Guy (Doublebass)
Album: Maya Homburger/ Barry Guy: Ceremony / ECM / 453847-2
Duration: 2:41
Title: Lament For The Fallen
Composer: Byrne, Brian
Performer(s): Nicola Benedetti (Violin), Rté Concert Orchestra
Album: Tales From The Walled City / Decca / B0017611 02
Duration: 5:24
Title: Seoithín Mo Leanbh (Lullaby My Baby)
Composer: Trad arr O'Leary
Performer(s): Caitriona O'Leary (Voice), Adrian Hart (Fiddle); Emer Mayock (Flute); Kate Ellis (Cello); Mel Mercier (Bodhran)
Album: Sleepsongs - Caitriona O'Leary and Dúlra / Heresy Records / Heresy 014
Duration: 1:56
Title: Mornings At Bonny Doon/Janine's Reel/Liffey Bank
Composer: Marchand/Sutherland/Trad
Performer(s): Tony Mcmanus (Guitar)
Album: Pourquoi Quebec? (Recordno: Cdtrax151) ~~ R398003 / Greentrax / Cdtrax151
Duration: 6:17
Title: Inutil Paisagem
Composer: Jobim / de Oliveira
Performer(s): Esperenza Spalding (Bass/ Vocal), Entcho Todorov (Vln), Lois Martin (Vla), Dave Eggar (Cello), Leo Genovese (Piano, Rhodes, Melodica), Terri Lyne Carrington (Drums), Quintino Cinalli (Perc)
Album: Chamber Music Society / Heads Up International / HUI-31810-02
Duration: 4:38
Title: Cloudburst
Composer: Whitacre, Eric
Performer(s): Thomas Guthrie (Soloist And Speaker), Stephen Layton (Piano), Robert Millett And Pupils Of The Lady Eleanor Holles School, Middlesex (Percussion), Polyphony
Album: Cloudburst and other choral works / Hyperion / CDA67543
Duration: 8:25
Title: La Cathédral Engloutie -- Not Available
Composer: Debussy, Claude
Performer(s): Ivan Ilic (Piano)
Album: Piano - Ivan Ilic / IvanCDG.com / Mairie De Paris
Duration: 5:24
Title: Cloudbusting --
Composer: Bush, Kate
Performer(s): Theo Bleckmann ( Vocals, Live Electronic Voice Processing, Toy Piano, Glockenspiel, Caxixi), Skuli Sverrisson (Elec Bass), John Hollenbeck (Drums, Perc, Crotales), Henry Hey (Piano, Minimoog, Fender Rhodes, Prepared Harpsichord)M Caleb Burhans (Electric Violin & Guitar)
Album: Theo Bleckmann: the Music of Kate Bush (Hello Earth) / Winter & Winter / W&W 910 183-2
Duration: 3:44
Title: Kfar
Composer: Vieux Farka Toure/ Idan Raichel
Performer(s): Vieux Farka Toure (Guitar), Idan Raichel (Piano), Ossi Fine (Bass0, Souleymane Kane (Calabash)
Album: The Toure-Raichel Collective / Cumbancha / CMB-CD-22
Duration: 4:26
Title: Echoing Wilderness
Composer: Gilewitz, Richard
Performer(s): Richard Gilewitz (Guitar)
Album: Synapse Collapse / Gillazilla / GZ1002
Duration: 8:01
Title: The Ghost
Composer: Tighe, Dylan
Performer(s): Dyln Tighe (Vocals, Guitar, Keys), Sean Macerlaine (Sax/Clar); Donal Macerlaine (Saw)
Album: Record / Self Release / 5060195513711
Duration: 3:48
Title: I'Ll Be Seeing You -- Not Available
Composer: Kahal / Fain
Performer(s): Helen Merrill (Vocal), Tom Harrell (Flugelhorn), Torrie Zito (Keyboards)
Album: Brownie - Homage To Clifford Brown / Emarcy / Universal France / 522 363-2
Duration: 4:53
Title: Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered -- Not Available
Composer: Rodgers, Richard/Hart, Lorenz
Performer(s): Paul Desmond (Alto Saxophone), Jim Hall (Guitar), Connie Kay (Drums), Percy Heath (Bass)
Album: Feeling Blue (Recordno: 74321 400552) / Camden / 74321 400552
Duration: 6:25
Title: Ubi Caritas -- Not Available
Composer: Anon
Performer(s): The Monks Of Glenstal Abbey
Album: The Monks of Glenstal Abbey - Gregorian Chant / RTE / Ainm Records / Cd202
Duration: 2:35
Title: Friedenslied
Composer: Eisler/Brecht
Performer(s): Theo Bleckmann (Voclas), Fumio Yasuda (Piano)
Album: Berlin: Songs of Love and War, Peace and Exile / Winter & Winter / 910 138-2
Duration: 4:26
Title: I Just Don´T Know What To Do With Myself
Composer: Bacharach / David
Performer(s): Rigmor Gustafsson (Vocal), Radio String Quartet Vienna, Bernie Mallinger (Violin), Johannes Dickbauer (Violin), Cynthia Liao (Viola)
Album: Calling You - Rigmor Gustafsson / ACT Records / 9722-2
Duration: 3:57
Title: A Lendo Do Cavoclo
Composer: Villa-Lobos, Heiter
Performer(s): Yo-Yo Ma (Cello), Sergio Assad, Odair Assa
Album: Obrigado Brazil - Yo-Yo Ma (Recordno: SK 89935) / Sony Classical / SK 89935
Duration: 3:10
Title: Suite Floral - Movement I - Idilio Na Rede
Composer: Villa-Lobos, Heiter
Performer(s): Sonia Rubinsky (Piano)
Album: Villa-Lobos: Piano Music Volume 3 - Sonia Rubinsky / Naxos / 8.555286
Duration: 3:02
Title: Moderato For Cello And Piano In A Minor
Composer: Shostakovich, Dmitri
Performer(s): Gary Hoffman (Cello), Philippe Bianconi (Piano)
Album: Shostakovich / Prokofiev / Le Chant du Monde / LDC2781112
Duration: 2:53
Title: Gardermoen
Composer: Kent, Julia
Performer(s): Julia Kent (Cello)
Album: Delay (Recordno: Shayo012) / Shayo / Shayo012
Duration: 4:10
Title: Falling Things (Where Does A Girl Begin?)
Composer: Simonds, Clodagh
Performer(s): Clodagh Simonds (Vocals & Piano), Fovea Hex (Band); Brian Eno (Clock Of The Long Now Bells)
Album: Fovea Hex : Here is Where we Used to Sing / Janet Records / JRDS004A
Duration: 5:15
Title: Electric Counterpoint -- Not Available
Composer: Reich, Steve
Performer(s): Catrin Finch (Harp)
Album: Crossing The Stone / Sony / SK87320
Duration: 4:22
Title: Forinfas
Composer: Cantuaria, Vinicius/Frisell, Bill
Performer(s): Vinicius Canuaria (Vocals/Guitar/Percussion), Bill Frisell (Guitars/Loops)
Album: Lagrimas Mexicanas / Naive / NJ 621011
Duration: 1:55
Title: Have A Little Faith In Me
Composer: Hiatt, John
Performer(s): Bill Frisell (Guitar), Kermit Driscoll (Bass), Joey Baron (Drums)
Album: The Best of Bill Frisell Vol 1 - Folk Songs / Nonesuch Records / 7559798633
Duration: 5:43
Title: One For My Baby
Composer: Arlen/mercer
Performer(s): Frank Sinatra
Album: Sings For Only The Lonely / Capitol / CDP7484712
Duration: 4:20
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While the USDA's crop progress and condition reports have ended for the season for most states, there remains great interest in the struggling winter wheat crop.
There won't be another national assessment of winter wheat conditions until next spring. But, several states will be issuing monthly updates as they normally do, with Texas and California issuing weekly reports. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says, "We will get a glimpse at some of the states' wheat condition as we move through with the next one expected in early January for some states."
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I cannot teach you how to learn foreign language perfectly since I do not know English or any other language perfectly. I can teach you how to efficiently communicate and it does not cost a dime � like some of these software programs worth hundreds of dollars. I was born in Poland, my first foreign language was Russian, then English and German. Then I also learned some French and Spanish.
The easiest way to learn foreign language is to move to a foreign country when you are younger than 12-13. At this age the internal vocal organs can still adapt to the sounds of the other language. Many Hispanic people in this country are truly bilingual, operating with the same ease in English as in Spanish with no foreign accent whatsoever. They are really and truly bilingual.
Can we learn foreign language when we are already adults? Yes, of course we can, but we need to follow a couple of simple advices:
The most important is to be MOTIVATED. Why do Americans and Brits not speak many foreign language as Swiss or residents of the Benelux countries do? Not because they are dumb or not talented, but because they are not motivated since they expect others to know their language, English. Even as tourists in foreign lands, we expect to be able to communicate in English with the local population.
Unfortunately, this is very limiting since we are confined to talking only to people who speak English, so we are unable to merge into the real life abroad. It is like seeing the other country from the window of the bus, but not being able to join the crowd on the street.
My first foreign language was Russian. This was dictated by political circumstances. The lessons of Russian were boring; there was lots of propaganda and politics. The effect was that not too many children learned Russian well, in spite of the similarity between Russian and Polish, both are Slavic languages.
On the other hand, learning English was enjoyable � no politics but lots of fun stuff � like stories about Beatles, the Loch Ness monster etc. We knew that English is a core language all around the world and the classes were fun and educational. We were really motivated to learn it.
I did learn German later, I was strongly motivated to do so. During the hyperinflation in Poland in the 80-es we received lots of help from the German friends of my family. They sent us coffee and chocolate, which were either unavailable or very expensive in Poland. At that time Western Germany was a prosperous country. The stores were full and people earned decent money. At the same time in Krakow, my hometown, shelves in the grocery stores were almost empty, and we were earning the equivalent of twenty dollars per month. I realized that if I knew German I would be able to go to Germany, work and earn some money there. So, knowing German would open doors to a better and more prosperous life.
The other important factor is the EXPOSURE to the foreign language. Being surrounded by people who speak other languages helps. When I was a girl and did not know any foreign language at all I was still able to distinguish between different languages. While adjusting the radio to a favorite station � I had to go through a whole spectrum of different frequencies with the stations in German, Russian, Czech, Slovak or Hungarian. I was very surprised to learn that my Texan husband could not distinguish between foreign tongues las I did! This had nothing to do with a lack of learning abilities, just the lack of exposure to any other than English or Spanish languages here in the US.
I remember, I was in the tenth grade and my second year of learning English when our English teacher let us to listen to a simple English conversation on a record. I was shocked and terrified. I could not understand a word! Then I realized, that it is because the conversations were by native English speakers. I was used to listening to the Polish- English of my English teacher and schoolmates. In the past, when I participated in international conferences, it was easier for me to understand my countrymen speaking English, or other foreigners speaking English, than the native English speakers!
One extra tip: do not be afraid to speak a foreign language if you have a chance, do not worry that your command of the language is still not perfect. The foreigners are usually very impressed to hear somebody speaking their language, even if the person just tries! It is a great exercise to learn it actively rather than passively only.
The other very important factor is DISCIPLINE. One cannot learn foreign language by spending a day and then, not practicing for a month. One needs to practice every day, or every other day if even for half an hour daily. I never tried to memorize the words, it was just too boring. I always learned by reading a real story or conversation. This helps to memorize the words since you learn it in the proper context!
I hope I motivated some of you not to give up and learned the language of your dreams. We have a phrase in Polish "dla chcacego nic trudnego" which means that if you want something you can get it with little effort.
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EZchip Semiconductor Ltd. (EZCH) fell the most in three months in New York after the Israeli maker of network processors said sales will drop, joining chipmakers Texas Instruments Inc. (TXN) and Infineon Technologies AG in warning demand may weaken as Europe's sovereign-debt crisis saps growth.
The shares retreated 8.4 percent to $31.81 on the Nasdaq Stock Market, the biggest decline since Aug. 8, after the Yokneam-based company that counts Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO) and Juniper Networks Inc. (JNPR) as customers said fourth-quarter sales may drop 30 percent from the third quarter. EZchip lost 1.9 percent to 113.7 shekels, or the equivalent of $30.80, at 10:00 a.m. in Tel Aviv. Israel's benchmark stock index, the TA-25, fell 2.4 percent.
Customers are holding off on investments on concern that the European sovereign-debt crisis will hurt global economic growth, EZchip said yesterday. The company posted revenue of $18.7 million in the third quarter, up from $16.4 million in the same period last year.
"The guidance is really what hurt them," said Andrew Uerkwitz, a technology analyst at Oppenheimer & Co. in New York. "The semiconductor industry has been pretty decimated and the reason for that is mostly economy driven."
The Bloomberg Israel-US 25 Index of the largest New York- listed Israeli companies rose for the first time in three days, led by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (TEVA) The measure gained 2 percent to 86.70 in New York yesterday. The shekel weakened for a fourth day, falling 0.6 percent to 3.6895 a dollar today, extending its drop for the year to 4.5 percent.
Teva's Forecast
Teva, the world's largest maker of generic drugs, climbed 1.7 percent to $39.76 yesterday after shares in Tel Aviv closed at the equivalent of $38.64. The New York shares' premium was the second-biggest among the largest Israeli companies traded in New York. Tel Aviv shares gained 2.1 percent to 144.7 shekels, or $39.20, today.
The pharmaceutical company cut its sales and profit forecast for the year after fewer new U.S. generic-drug introductions led to the company's first drop in quarterly earnings in four years.
Revenue will be $18.3 billion to $18.6 billion, and earnings excluding some costs will be $4.92 to $5.02 a share, the Petach Tikva, Israel-based company said yesterday in a statement. Teva in July had forecast sales of as high as $19 billion and earnings of up to $5.20 a share.
Teva stuck to its long-term target of $31 billion in sales by 2015 and said it's considering returning more cash to shareholders.
Sentiment on the stock reversed following the declines in Tel Aviv as Chief Executive Officer Shlomo Yanai gave the new forecasts on a conference call with analysts, said Randall Stanicky, an analyst at Canaccord Genuity in New York, who has a "buy" rating on the shares.
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"Investors' expectations were already pretty low as they were struggling to find visibility in the company, and what management did was getting believable near-term numbers out," Stanicky said. "The change in the capital allocation policy, that's going to be different in how people think about Teva."
EZchip, whose products allow for quicker data delivery, said yesterday that third-quarter net income increased to $7.7 million from $4.5 million a year earlier. Revenue rose to $18.7 million from $16.4 million, the company said in a statement.
Sales will probably drop by 25 percent to 30 percent in the fourth quarter from the last three-month period, it said.
"For the near term, the recent mixed market signals combined with discussions of a possible recession are leading contract manufacturers to reduce inventories," EZchip Chief Executive Officer Eli Fruchter said.
Technology Investment
Alvarion Ltd. (ALVR), a maker of telecommunication equipment, slid 4.8 percent to 3.78 shekels, or $1.02, today. The U.S. shares dropped 5.5 percent to $1.03.
The company said it will probably post fourth-quarter revenue of $43 million to $48 million, below the $51.4 million median estimate of three analysts surveyed by Bloomberg.
Israeli technology companies raised $522 million in capital during the third quarter of 2011, $47 million less than in the second quarter, according to the Israel Venture Capital-KPMG Quarterly Survey released Oct. 24.
Israel, whose population of 7.7 million is similar to Switzerland's, has about 60 companies traded on the Nasdaq, the most of any country outside the U.S. after China. It is also home to the largest number of startup companies per capita in the world.
Retalix, Perrigo
Given Imaging Ltd. (GIVN), the maker of a pill-sized camera to diagnose digestive ailments, retreated 2.9 percent to 57 shekels, or $15.44, today. The U.S. shares climbed the most in almost a month, rising 3.7 percent to $15.70 in New York.
Third-quarter net income more than tripled to $3.8 million from $1 million in the same period last year.
Retalix Ltd. (RTLX) fell 2.3 percent to 53.13 shekels, or $14.39. The U.S. shares gained for the first time in three sessions, increasing 1.4 percent to $15.06.
The maker of software used by supermarkets said adjusted third-quarter net income rose 18 percent to $7.7 million.
Perrigo Co. (PRGO), the U.S. pharmaceutical company that began trading in Tel Aviv after buying Israel's Agis Industries Ltd., dropped 1.4 percent to 322.4 shekels, or $87.34. The U.S. shares gained 1.9 percent to $89.86 yesterday.
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Game of Thrones Tours
Belfast is just a short way from many well known filming locations for the HBO® hit, Game of Thrones. Take a bus or taxi tour and get a flavour of the dramatic scenery seen in the TV show.
*This blog is independently operated by Visit Belfast. It is not sponsored, endorsed, or affiliated with HBO or anyone associated with 'Game of Thrones'.
Game of Thrones Tours
Daily 8am - 6pm from Chichester Street
Tel: 028 9568 0023
Game of Thrones Tours offers an Ironislands and Stormlands Adventure, to the North coast, where stops include Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and Giant's Causeway. Swords and other porps on the coach make for excellent photo opportunities at some of Northern Ireland's most recognisable sights including Dunluce Castle and the Dark Hedges, plus you'll discover Renly's Camp and the Iron Islands where the Greyjoy's come from.
Opt for the Winterfell Locations Trek, a full day coach tour to Game of Thrones filming locations including Winterfell, where you'll see Robb's Camp in the Riverlands, one of Walder Frey's Twins, the ruined 12th century abbey where Robb's bannermen pledged fealty to the 'King in the North' and the old forest where the Stark's found a dead direwolf and her pups. Stark family costumes and archery are available at Winterfell. Immerse yourselves in the costumes and mood of the North. Read more >>
McCombs Game of Thrones Tours
Daily 10am - 6pm
Tel: 028 9031 5333
Northern Ireland's rugged coast lines, historic castles and breathtaking scenery is the perfect setting for the epic story of Game of Thrones. Discover these places for yourself with the McCombs Game of Thrones bus tour. You will be travelling on the same coaches as the cast and crew of the series while discovering sights and scenes you'll recognise from Game of Thrones. Visit the main locations by coach or choose a private tour for a slower pace. This tour will not only bring you to the sights of Winterfell or Westeros but also to the most spectacular natural attraction in Northern Ireland - The Giant's Causeway. Read more >>
Stones and Thrones Tours
Daily 10am - 6pm
Tel: 028 9032 1912
Westeros Antrim Coast Tour
Take the journey of a lifetime as you step into the very real world of Game of Thrones. Visit filming locations used in Seasons 1 - 4 including Castle Black, the location where Ned Stark beheaded the Nights Watch deserter, birth of the Shadow assassin, King Renly Baratheon's camp, Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge, Theon Greyjoy's return to the Iron Islands, Giant's Causeway and The Dark Hedges.
Winterfell Southern Tour
Hear myths and legends from your Grand Maester guide as you're taken between the fantasy realms of Winterfell, and that of the Mournes Coastal route. Enjoy stops at Tollymore Forest, Winterfell and Inch Abbey, all recognisable from the show, and meet the Direwolves.
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Game of Thrones Tour
Game of Thrones Filming Locations Tour
Tel: 028 90310101
Great Victoria Street Friday, Saturday & Sunday 9.30am
Book a fully guided, all day tour taking in the best of the Game of Thrones filming locations on the beautiful North Antrim coast. Although there are seven designated stopping points, the tour also weaves past and takes in other well known parts of Westeros. See first hand the stunning scenery featured as the backdrop in the HBO's series when you join us for an unforgettable day visiting some of Northern Ireland's main Game of Thrones filming locations.
Winterfell Tour
Great Victoria Street every Friday, 9.30am
The first stop is Tollymore Forest Park, the very place where the Dire Wolf Pups were discovered and the Whitewalker Ambush took place. Then stop for lunch in the seaside town of Newcastle (cost of lunch not included). See Inch Abbey, where Lady Catelyn Stark heard of Ned's death and where Robb was then made King of the North. The highlight of the tour is Audley's Castle and Castle Ward. This location is instantly recognisable as the place where King Robert Baratheon arrived at Winterfell as well as numerous other scenes featuring the Stark family, including Bran's archery training.
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Value Cabs Game of Thrones Taxi Tour
Private booking only, pickup on request
Tel: 028 9080 9080
Starting at your desired location this tour will head to Co. Londonderry then onto 5 other key locations around the North Coast where you will have the opportunity to visit some of the most recognizable filming locations of the hit HBO series. You can sit back, relax and let the experienced drivers talk through the planned route or alternatively you can alter the tour to suit your needs. Some options are Downhill Beach (Dragonstone), Larrybane/Carrick-a-Rede (The Stormlands), Ballintoy Harbour (Pike), Murlough Bay (Storms End), The Dark Hedges (Kings Road) and The Cushendun Caves (The Stormlands). Total Price from £210.00. Read more >>
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Game of Thrones Tour of the North
Outside Visit Belfast Welcome Centre
9am daily (except Monday Oct -Feb)
The hugely popular Game of Thrones TV series, adapted from George Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire novels, is filmed all over Europe, with many of the key locations are based in Northern Ireland. Highly recommended on Trip Advisor, during the Game of Thrones Tour in Belfast you will get the chance to see 7 iconic sites from Series 1 to 4 from your very own Maester. You will also get to explore some of the gems of Northern Ireland such as Carrick-a-Rede, Ballintoy Harbour and the Giant's Causeway and be able to walk into the caves where Melisandre of Asshai gave birth to her 'shadow assassin' who went on to slay Renly Baratheon!
Game of Thrones Filming Locations Tour
Outside Visit Belfast Welcome Centre
Friday, Saturday & Sunday 9am
Join other fans of the show on this Game of Thrones filming locations tour which visits iconic locations from Season 1 to 6 and includes an exclusive opportunity to meet and get a photo with the Direwolf family featured in the show. Visit Tollymore Forest, Winterfell (Castle Ward Estate), St Patrick's Grave and King Robb's Camp. Stop for lunch (not included) and get an exclusive chance to meet the direwolf Family and a photo sitting on an Iron Throne.
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Game of Thrones Filming Location Cycle Tours
Tel: 028 4372 3933
Game of Thrones TV show was actually filmed 'on location' in the 16th century courtyard of Clearsky Adventure's activity centre and in the surrounding estate at Castle Ward Demesne. Many of the Game of Thrones pivotal scenes filmed here, including King Roberts arrival, Bran's fall from Winterfell Castle and Robb's Camp. Now is your chance to discover these special filming locations for yourself on a Westeros self-guided cycle trail and recreate your very own Game of Thrones moments. £29 per person for bike hire for up to 2.5 hours and 'Stark Sack' (consists of 2 capes, 2 swords and 1 medieval scroll movie map). Read more >>
Archery Movie Set Experience at Winterfell
Tel: 028 4372 3933
Go on location and shoot a few arrows in Ned Stark's own backyard in the Winterfell Archery Range where Bran learned to shoot bow and arrow! An exact replica of the 'Winterfell Archery Range' has been masterfully recreated in our courtyard in the very same spot that the filming took place, transporting you into the world of Westeros. Dress up in character costume and step into the movie set - don't forget your camera! Priced from £29 per person. Read more >>
Game of Thrones Boat Tour
Tel: 028 4372 3933
Enjoy stunning views from the water of the various shoreline locations used by HBO in the filming of the show, including Dreadfort, Robb's Camp, Winterfell, The Twins and where Brienne of Tarth paddles a canoe back to Kings Landing with Jamie Lannister captive. The Vikings invaded these lands back in the 10th Century and gave the lough the Norse name 'Strangfyorthe', meaning place of strong tidal currents or strong fjord. The Game of Thrones tour boat can be 'private chartered' on a date of your choice, starting from £320.00 for up to 9 passengers. Read more >>
Tour of Thrones
£35pp (available for private hire groups only, max. 16)
Tel: 028 8673 7325
Stormlands Tour
Game of Thrones has used the stunning scenery within the Causeway Coast and Glens to represent everything from Winterfell, to the King's Road, to the Iron Islands. Now you too can stroll in the footsteps of Starks and gaze on grasslands crossed by the Dothraki horde. Head north and brave the Stormlands, taking in the Dark Hedges, Kings Road and Ballintoy Harbour, as well as Cushendun Caves, before stopping at the Giant's Causeway. Or head south to the Mourne Mountains and the historic and outstanding beauty of Castle Ward. Tour filming locations including Audley's Castle, Tollymore Forest and head back home by Inch Abbey where King Robb learns of his father's death.
Winterfell Experience
Head into County Down and see the spectacular views of the Mourne Mountains and forests, Castleward which is the backdrop to the Stark home Winterfell as well as Robb's Battle Camp where you'll get into costumes and get ready for combat. See Audleys Castle, Quoile Pond, Downpatrick, the burial place for the patron Saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick. Tollymore Forest, Inch Abbey and back to Belfast to see the largest indoor studios in the world Paint Hall Studios. (Note this hall is a working studio and there is no access). Read more >>
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Stay in a delightful deluxe or twin room and enjoy a freshly cooked breakfast, before spending an action packed day visiting intimate filming locations across Northern Ireland! You'll travel in the same luxury coaches used by the actual cast and crew, touring the spectacular Causeway Coastal route and visiting famous sites including Ballintoy Harbour, the Dark Hedges and Larrybane. Enjoy lunch in the Fullerton Arms, Ballintoy, now a 'local' for the cast and crew before moving onto the magnificent Giants Causeway. You'll be transported back in time to the medieval Westeros. From £72 per person sharing. Westeros Tour available Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday only. Read more >>
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The sunshine streamed through the window and warmed the already hot attic. He barely glanced outside because his attention was focused on the piano. He didn't touch it, he just sat there, staring intently, sweating right through his t-shirt.
It was the first time in a year that he had looked at the piano. It used to be in the living room, right off the main entrance to the house. It grabbed your attention as soon as you walked in the door. A beautiful, shiny, white grand piano. Well, it used to be, anyway. Now the neglect was the only thing you noticed. He doubted it even still played properly.
His chest felt tight. He closed his eyes and tried to remember the melodies she used to play. But that only brought tears to his eyes. He wiped them away angrily. He was tired of tears. Of sadness. Of missing her. Her smile, her eyes, her soft, sweet voice.
He wanted to smash the piano into a million little pieces. Just destroy it and break its hold on him. But he sighed and dismissed the thought immediately. He couldn't destroy his last link to her. He didn't know how to play anything other than Chopsticks, but he knew that the piano was now a part of him, just like it used to be a part of her.
He reached out and plunked a key with one finger. The sound of the note reverberated through the attic, startling him. He decided to end his trip down memory lane and get out of the sweltering attic. He started towards the ladder, but stopped in his tracks when the piano began to play a soft, haunting melody.
The hair on the back of his neck stood up. His heart started pounding. He wasn't sure what was happening. Was he having a heat stroke? Hallucinating? Maybe he was dreaming. He was afraid to move, so he stood frozen in place.
Then, the singing began. It was her. It was her voice. He was confused, mesmerized, delighted. He called out to her, anguished, yet illogically hopeful. Immediately, the singing stopped. The melody stopped, too. The piano was quiet, still covered in dust, as if no one had touched it. His heart dropped. He berated himself for calling out, for interrupting the song. The pain of losing her was so fresh, as if it had happened yesterday, instead of a year ago. He recalled many evenings before, watching her play, basking in the sweet sound of her singing.
The sadness became overpowering. His shoulder shook with quiet sobs. He couldn't bear to look at the piano, but he also couldn't bear not to. He wanted her back. He'd do anything to have her back.
She should never have tried to leave him. All he did was love her. All he wanted was to spend forever with her. What went wrong? Why did she push away his love? He clenched his fists. He heard her laughter, a wicked sound. Visions of a blood-soaked piano filled his mind. Splatters and streaks all over. Scarlet pools glistening in stark contrast to the shining white of the piano. He shut his eyes tight, trying desperately not to remember.
Suddenly, the piano began to play a thundering melody. The sound clanged in his ears, so loud he bent over in pain. The singing began again, only this time, the lyrics sounded like screams. Frightened, he ran over to the ladder, desperate to get away, desperate to forget. He climbed down as quickly as he could and ran to the front door. He stopped and took a shuddering breath before opening the door and running out into the warm, glowing sunshine.
"Love is a haunting melody that I have never mastered, and I fear I never will."
-William S. Burroughs
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Austin E. and Alta S. Fife
Austin E. and Alta S. Fife are the pioneering Utah folklorists for whom the Fife Folklore Archives,[1] the Fife Folklore Conference, and the Fife Honor Lecture are each named at Utah State University. This husband and wife duo[2] dedicated much of their time for collecting and preserving the cultural expressions of the American West and Mormon folklore. The Fifes' work has influenced not only the generations of folklorists who have tried to follow in their footsteps but also the lives of countless Utahans, who have enjoyed a richer cultural experience because of the many folk festivals and folklore programs inspired by the Fifes' dedication and service.
The Fifes: Research Partners[edit]
Called "the founders of Mormon folklore studies" by Eric A. Eliason,[3] Austin and Alta Fife were dedicated to the future of folkloristics in Utah (153). Barbara Lloyd explains that "Austin and Alta Fife . . . met at Utah State University. . . . [and] as a married couple, they began folklore research together in the late 1930s when they were living in California, where Austin was a graduate student at Stanford University, serving as research assistant to the distinguished professor of Hispanic-American folklore, Aurelio Espinosa, Sr." (2004, 230).[4]
Notably, the Fifes worked together as a team, an aspect of their folkloristic efforts that David Stanley[5] identifies as one of the two items he finds "especially pertinent and interesting to the study and collection of Utah folklore" (2004, 1).[6] The other interesting item that Stanley mentions is an interview transcript of Alta, who describes her trip with Austin across the country following the "Mormon Trail" from Palmyra, New York, to Salt Lake City, Utah. Stanley explains that "the Fifes' purpose on this journey was to collect not Mormon folklore but folklore about Mormons from those residents of the Midwest who still recounted tales about 'when the Mormons were here'" (1).[6]
In his essay focused on the Fifes, William A. Wilson describes their profound influence on folklore in Utah:
- Austin and Alta Fife devoted much of their lives to interpreting the Mormon and Western culture that had produced them. Just as their parents and grandparents had helped pioneer the West, they broke new ground in American folklore scholarship—in the study of Mormon folklore, cowboy[7] and western folksong, and material folk culture—and charted a course others were to follow (2004, 41).[8]
The Fifes and Folkloristics at USU[edit]
In 1960, the Fifes returned to Utah so that Austin could teach classes at Utah State University (USU) in French and folklore (Lloyd 230).[4] When Austin planned to retire in the 1970s, he selected William A. Wilson to run the folklore program at USU because Wilson seemed like "someone who could provide strong leadership for the new [folklore] archive and who had the right kind of vision for the future, for what the USU folklore program could become" (Lloyd 231).[4] As a result of the Fifes folklore research and advocacy, USU now has a folklore program, the Fife Folklore Workshop, the Fife Folklore Archives, the Fife Folklore Conference, and a legacy of folkloristic scholarship worth being proud of.
The Fife Folklore Archives[edit]
According to USU's "History"webpage, the Fifes donated their collection of folklore research to Utah State University's Merrill-Cazier Library in 1966, a collection which was eventually called the Fife Folklore Archives: "one of a number of leading research facilities that acquire, preserve and make available the materials in folklore fields."[9]
The Fife Folklore Conferences[edit]
The Fife Folklore Conference is a five-day workshop that gives USU students a chance to meet folklore scholars from other colleges throughout the United States.[10] In an essay dedicated to this topic, Barbara Lloyd, director of one of the many Fife Folklore Conferences, describes it this way:
- The conference was a perfect time for us to gather together people we loved, to talk about ideas we loved, and nothing else really mattered. It was and is a brief and shining moment for folklore. (238)[4]
Lloyd also asserts that "some of the greatest lessons in folklore were available to be learned at the Fife Conference" each year, where she learned from folklorist William A. Wilson "that the separations between fine art and folk art, between high-brow literature and folk narrative, are so minimal that it would be much more accurate to speak of all literature and not make the separations that we do," but from Austin Fife she learned "about the stuff itself—our folklore—and how it matters, even how texts can matter apart from context or performance . . . and how any context is magnified and often enriched and nourished by the traditional elements it may contain" (Lloyd 2004, 236–37).[4]
Wilson and the Fife Honor Lecture[edit]
In his essay, "Building Bridges: Folklore in the Academy," William A. Wilson explains that a friend of his at USU encouraged him "to join the faculty there and to continue the work begun earlier by prominent folklorist Austin Fife" (29).[11] Wilson also established the Fife Honor Lecture "as a way to pay tribute to outstanding folklorists, and later, under the direction of Barre Toelken, the honor was extended to include anyone who was doing interesting work in folklore or folklore-related fields" (Lloyd 233).[4]
"Saints of Sage and Saddle by the Fifes remains the most complete book-length treatment of Mormon folklore" (Terry Rudy 2004, 144).[12]
See also[edit]
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-04-21. Retrieved 2011-12-12.
- ^ http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/USHS_Class&CISOPTR=1422
- ^ Eliason, Eric A. 2004. "J. Golden Kimball Narratives." Folklore in Utah: A History and Guide to Resources. Edited by David Stanley. Logan, Utah State University Press. 153–55.
- ^ a b c d e f Lloyd, Barbara. 2004. "Lessons of Summer: The Fife Folklore Conference." Folklore in Utah: A History and Guide to Resources. Edited by David Stanley. Logan, Utah State University Press. 230–39.
- ^ http://digitalcommons.usu.edu/do/search/advanced?q=author%3A%22Stanley%22%20AND%20author%3A%22David%22
- ^ a b Stanley, David. 2004. Preface. Folklore in Utah: A History and Guide to Resources. Logan, Utah State University Press.
- ^ http://library.usu.edu/folklo/folkarchive/cowboypoetry2.php
- ^ Wilson, William A. 2004. "Austin and Alta Fife, Pioneer Folklorists." Folklore in Utah: A History and Guide to Resources. Edited by David Stanley. Logan, Utah State University Press. 41–48.
- ^ "History: Fife Folklore Archives Archived April 21, 2012, at the Wayback Machine.." Utah State University. Web. Accessed 14 November 2011.
- ^ Williams, Randy. 2005. "Folk Collection 31." The Fife Folklore Conference Collection. Utah State University.
- ^ Wilson, William A. 2006 [1996]. "Building Bridges: Folklore in the Academy." The Marrow of Human Experience: Essays on Folklore, edited by Jill T. Rudy. Logan: Utah State University Press. 23–31.
- ^ Terry Rudy, Jill. 2004. "Mormon Folklore Studies." Folklore in Utah: A History and Guide to Resources. Edited by David Stanley. Logan, Utah State University Press. 142–52.


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Morning Silver Market Report
Compiled 10/17/11 6:00 AM (CT) Statistics: London Gold Fix $1,689.00 +$13.00 LME Copper Stocks 451,650 tons +452 tons SILVER MARKET FUNDAMENTALS: (6:00 AM CT) Unlike gold, the silver market hasn't made a fresh new high overnight and it remains within the last week's consolidation zone in the early Monday morning US trade action. The bull camp seems to be positively poised in the wake of gains in the rest of the metals complex overnight and also because of positive early action in US equities. More than likely a weaker dollar is also contributing to a modestly positive overall environment for silver and other physical commodity markets. However, silver was probably somewhat undermined by suggestions overnight that investor interest for silver has cooled over the last two months. At least in the near term, silver could make minor gains off the positive pull from gold and equities. Like gold, silver probably needs to see something positive from scheduled US economic data flows to maintain a positive track on the charts. Comex Silver Stocks were 106.438 million ounces up 353,035 ounces. The Commitments of Traders Futures and Options report as of October 11th for Silver showed Non-Commercial traders were net long 17,411 contracts, an increase of 200 contracts. The Commercial traders were net short 27,342 contracts, an increase of 2,003 contracts. The Non-reportable traders were net long 9,931 contracts, an increase of 1,803 contracts. Non-Commercial and Non-reportable combined traders held a net long position of 27,342 contracts. This represents an increase of 2,003 contracts in the net long position held by these traders. OUTSIDE MARKET DEVELOPMENTS: (6:00 AM CT) While equity markets in Asia and Europe were generally stronger during overnight trading, early indications are that US equity markets will open with moderate gains later on today. The US Dollar is slightly weaker against most of the major currencies, although posting a gain versus the Yen and Pound. Germany and France are expected to announce plans this week to raise the size of the Euro zone rescue fund up to 2 trillion Euros. The German Finance Minister stated that the haircut on Greek sovereign debt will need to be higher than the 21% under consideration during the summer. Major US economic numbers to be released this morning the NY Fed's Empire State manufacturing survey at 7:30 AM, and September Industrial Production and Capacity Utilization at 8:15 AM. In addition, Fed Regional Presidents Lacker and Evans will give speeches after the close.