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Dragon Dynasty has become known for bringing to American fans some of the coolest Asian cinema around, including crime hits like The Killer, wuxia like Seven Swords, and more. Now, thanks to Dragon Dynasty, four more films have made their way stateside to appease fan needs, including the Jet Li martial arts favorites Tai Chi Master and The Legend, Donnie Yens swordplay film An Empress and the Warrior, and the action crime story Invisible Target. While only the first two may sound familiar to fans of Asian cinema, all four are amazing additions to a home video collection.
Tai Chi Warrior
One of the classic martial arts films from the early 1990s, Tai Chi Warrior stars a much younger Jet Li as Junbao, one of two Shaolin warriors who is kicked out of the temple and must struggle to survive by any means necessary. What makes this film interesting is the astonishing demonstration of masterful martial arts. With action choreography by the legendary Yuen Wo-Ping (The Matrix films) and Jet Li in the starring role, the martial arts are truly amazing. Likewise, this film features some solid comedy and drama, though its not meant to be either type of film. These help develop the characters and move the story as well as compliment the action by giving viewers a break throughout.
The blu-ray, sadly, features a somewhat lackluster video transfer. The film still looks grainy in many places and, while its an improvement no doubt over the original source material and the colors do look slightly better than the standard definition DVD, the video is not the quality most will expect from a blu-ray release.
As for bonus material on the disc, fans who own the DVD will find the same features, including a full length feature commentary with Bey Logan, Hong Kong Cinema Expert, who gives his insightful, hilarious, and knowledgeable outlook on the film; a short interview with Chin Siu-Ho called Nemesis, which touches on information about the films bad guy; a short featurettes entitled Birthplace of Tai Chi, which focuses on the films main martial art and its development; a famous fan short entitled Meditations on the Master featuring director Brett Ratner and film critic Elvis Mitchell talking about the legendary action choreographer Yuen Wo-Ping; and another famous fan short entitled Twin Warriors, with the same two famous fans discussing the films stars Jet Li and Michelle Yeoh. Sadly, theres nothing new here compared to the DVD.
Overall, if you already own this film and you think theres the possibility a true remastered version will come out, youre better off waiting. If you dont yet own this and youre Jet Li or martial arts movie fan, give this one a try; theres a lot of great stuff to enjoy here and its not only exciting, but interesting to watch two fan-favorite action stars in roles from nearly 20 years ago
The Legend
Another Jet Li classic, this 1993 film featured a script from Jeff Lau and action choreography from Corey Yuen. No doubt aspiring to be Once Upon a Time in China, The Legend features high production values and solid acting, telling the story of Fong Sai Yuk, whos discovered his family is a part of a revolution that has no real leader. Originally titled Legend of Fong Sai Yuk, you know its up to Fong to step up and be the leader this revolution has waited for but until then, the film remains rambunctious, over-the-top, campy and simply put all over the place, none of which really detracts from the overall story or action. Now thats hard to do
Like the previously mentioned Tai Chi Warriors, this video transfer too suffers. Im not sure what Dragon Dynasty is up to with these two releases, but fans who expect beautiful 1080p pictures are going to be disappointed. While its no doubt better than the DVD, fans watching on smaller HD TVs wont notice that much difference. The graininess is still present as is the color issues. Hopefully a better source for transfer is found sometime soon.
As for special features here, the disc includes another full-length feature commentary by Bey Logan, who seemingly rambles from time to time, but still gives some decent insight and info on the film. Other special features include a 20 minute interview with action choreographer Corey Yuen entitled Hit Hard and Fly High which info on his work on The Legend as well as his other martial arts films; and a second interview with scribe Jeff Lau entitled The Pen is Mighter than the Sword. This interview discusses Laus film history and more.
Again, for fans who already own this, wait for a remastered copy, but until then, this is still the best there is. And for those who have yet to pick this up or see it, The Legend is well worth a watch, especially considering Li is now considered one of the best action stars of all time. Its hard not to want to see his films from years and years ago and watch how hes grown as both an actor and a star.
An Empress and the Warriors
Donnie Yen is synonymous with awesome. Seriously. If youve seen any of his movies, to include Blade 2, Hero, Seven Swords, or the masterpiece that is Ip Man, you what Im talking about. Now, fans can pick up another of his recent impressive films on Blu-ray. An Empress and the Warriors, while maybe not as epic as Hero or as dynamic as Seven Swords, tells an intriguing, dramatic, and action filled story about a warrior wholl do anything to ensure his empresss survival and rise to power. Set in the Warring States Period of Chinas history, Princess Feiers father has died and made Muyong Xuehu (Yen) ruler of his vast lands and army. However, Muyong, knowing the army and specifically the deceased rulers evil nephew wont take orders from him, declares Princess Feier ruler. However, not all of her fathers generals (and of course, her evil cousin) think shes qualified and thus she commits herself to taking up the sword and proving them wrong. With Muyong at her side, the Princess hopes to be able to rise to the challenge.
An interesting tale of deception, dedication, hope, and love, An Empress and the Warriors, while not the most action-oriented of films, features enough swordplay and battles to keep the most manly of men interested while featuring (hopefully) enough drama and romance to keep a few more of the ladies interested. The film includes an impressive 1080p transfer and colors that are well-presented, clear, and clean. Likewise, the audio here presented in Mandarin 5.1 and English 5.1 are solid as well.
Special features on the disc once again include feature commentary by Bey Logan as well as a making of featurettes which some fans will find worth watching.
Overall, this is another Asian sword film which will probably get lost in the mix of other Asian sword films out there. For those who are fans of Donnie Yen, its definitely worth a hard look especially since the guy has an awesome sword duel near the end thats one for the ages.
Invisible Target
While director Benny Chans 2007 action crime film doesnt really feel that original (youll probably think youve heard this story before), this is one film thatll keep action fans super excited, especially if youre a fan of break-neck speed action and non-stop fighting.
The film follows three policemen who, six month after a armored truck heist, are still pursuing the thieves who have directly affected their lives. Hell-bent for revenge, the three police face off against a gang leader whos not afraid to wreak havoc and mayhem wherever he goes. What follows are huge explosions, intense martial arts fights, and plenty of plot twists and fun.
The video suffers from a few compression problems, but otherwise features clear, clean, smooth colors and lines. These issues aside, its a great watch. Special features are fairly abundant here and include various commentaries, featurettes and interviews. The film features yet again a commentary with Bey Logan, but also actors Jaycee Chan, Shawn Yue, and Andy On as well. The disc also features four interviews with actors Jaycee Chan, Shawn Yue, Andy On and Wu Jing (the gang leader). Finally, three featurettes are also included: Fight for Glory: Constructing the Action Sequences for Invisible Target, Conception to the Silver Screen: A Look at the Storyboard Concepts of Invisible Target, and Orchestrated Mayhem: Then Making of Invisible Target. Each featurettes helps fans delve a bit deeper into the awesomeness that is Invisible Target.
Overall, while maybe not Infernal Affair or The Killer, Invisible Target will keep both martial arts fans and crime film fans happy with its solid helping of each. Likewise, plenty of action fans (especially those who like films like Die Hard), will appreciate what this Hong Kong film has to offer.
Each of these four films is available on Blu-ray on Tues, August 10 wherever fine home video is sold.
- Jess C. Horsley


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2007 Barbara Varon Volunteer Award Recipient Nancy Portee Honored
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2007 Barbara Varon Volunteer Award Recipient Nancy Portee Honored
For her efforts with the Fairfax County Department of Family Services BeFriend-A-Child program, Nancy Portee was honored by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors with the 2007 Barbara Varon Volunteer Award at its Oct. 15 meeting. The award, named in honor of the memory of Barbara Varon, former chairman of the Fairfax County Electoral Board, was established to recognize a Fairfax County resident's dedication to improving the community through volunteer service.
The BeFriend-A-Child program invites adults to provide companionship and guidance to children between the ages of five and 12 who have been, or are at risk of being, abused or neglected. For over 20 years, Portee has raised funds and contributed thousands of service hours to ensure the program fulfills its mission. She also has volunteered at homeless shelters and made various other contributions as a volunteer.
The award nominees must reside in Fairfax County, demonstrate an appreciation for the diversity of the community's population, exhibit patriotism, show evidence of having a positive effect on the community and be known for encouraging others to do the same.
"Nancy Portee embodies these attributes," said Office of Equity Programs Acting Director Martha Villanigro-Santiago. "She has been instrumental in finding solutions to difficulties encountered in managing the BeFriend-A-Child program and linking the private, non-profit and public sectors to benefit children at risk for neglect or abuse."
For more information regarding this award, contact Villanigro-Santiago at 703-324-2207, TTY 703-222-5494, or visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ohrep/epd/varonaward.htm
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You can do it in vessels for getting you clean.
You can do it to fabric to stop being seen.
You are doing it when you've come up short.
You've done it too when you've equalled in sport.
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You can do all those things without pencil or pen.
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You can Draw a bath.
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You draw a match in sport if the scores are equal.
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North County Area Plans Review Task Force Meeting Scheduled for Feb.19
Feb. 10, 2009
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The North County Area Plans Review (APR) Task Force is scheduled to meet Thursday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m., at the Herndon Elementary School, 630 Dranesville Road, Herndon. Members of the public are encouraged to attend. During the meeting, three APR nominations that propose mixed-use, transit-oriented development for the Dranesville District will be considered. The preliminary staff report on these nominations will be available online on Friday, Feb. 13.
The 2008-2009 North County APR process focuses on Fairfax County's Dranesville, Hunter Mill, Providence and Sully districts. For more information on the APR process, visit the Area Plans Review page or contact the Planning Division of the Fairfax County Department of Planning and Zoning at 703-324-1380, TTY 711, or visit the office weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Herrity Building, 12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 730, Fairfax.
Contact: Merni Fitzgerald, Director, Office of Public Affairs
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Building for Obama 2012: One-on-Ones in Michigan
This campaign starts with us. In Michigan, we've been sitting down at kitchen tables and in coffee shops across the state to talk to grassroots supporters one on one. They've been talking to us about how to reach out to diverse communities and how we'll be organizing in the weeks and months ahead to build this campaign from the bottom up.
Christine of Grand Blanc told us she is excited to join the effort and start organizing.
I'm in because we cannot afford, as a country, to go backwards. We must continue to move forward, more importantly we must do all that we can to help ensure that President Obama gets elected and can continue to enact laws that protect the middle class.
In her one-on-one, Betty Birch of Pontiac agreed:
I am in because I don't want to see everything President Obama has worked for to be undone.
The progress we've made these past two years is really inspiring folks to get involved. At her one-on-one, Juana of Lansing described how proud she is of the role she's been playing at the grassroots:
What makes me most proud of all is the Affordable Care Act! My mom will benefit when she falls in the 'donut hole' and my niece, who has had pre-existing kidney trouble, will get help too. We need to get the message out by telling stories through house parties and going door-to-door again!
We'll be having many more of these one-on-one conversations over the weeks to come, but we're already getting valuable input from people of all different backgrounds on how to build a sustainable organization from the ground up. We're also growing this campaign, starting now—folks are reaching out to their friends and neighbors and asking them to be in for 2012.
Want in on the conversation? Don't wait to be called. If you're in Michigan, drop me a line, or sign up here to get involved where you are.


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Some people call this the next best thing in display technology. Manufacturers report very high levels of contrast and lots of sunlight readability. What do you think? Is OLED the next home run in mobile car computing and telematics display technology?
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Open House - Certified Public Manager Program for Nonprofits
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Don't miss this exciting opportunity to invigorate your career in nonprofit! Join us as Stacie Hunt, Pres/CEO, Leadership Howard County discusses the challenges nonprofits face and the benefits this new management program offers. This 14-month, research-based management training program has provided immediate and direct benefits to both participants and their employers for more than 30 years. Nationally recognized in 40 states with more than 18,000 graduates, it distinguishes graduates as professionally trained managers of publicly supported programs and organizations. There is no charge; however, registration is required. Continental breakfast. http://scpp.ubalt.edu/MCPMOpenHouse.html
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"Got Milk?"
Two short, simple words have help propel milk into the national spotlight, proving that commodity brands can run with the big dogs of advertising campaigns. The simple – yet impactful – question has resonated through nearly two generations of consumers, combining humor and effective advertising to convince consumers to turn to milk, not soda or juice, to quench their thirst.
The Inbound Internet Marketing Blog recently named the California Milk Processor Board's (CMPB) "Got Milk?" campaign is one of the best ever created, joining the ranks of big companies such as Nike and McDonald's. Click here to read the full post.
"The simple words "Got Milk?" scribbled above celebrities, animals, and children with milk mustaches became one of the longest lasting campaigns ever," blogger Anum Hussain wrote. "The CMPB wasn't determined to make their brand known with this one ... they were determined to infiltrate the idea of drinking milk across the nation."
This isn't the first time "Got Milk?" has received national attention for being an effective campaign. From its first TV ad, seen above, through its countless moustache-sporting celebrity endorsement, the long-lasting campaign has successfully caught the attention of consumers.
A 2002 USA Today article looked at the success of the campaign, noting that an advertising survey showed that "Got Milk?" commercials nearly topped the Budweiser Frogs as the most popular ad campaign. Just 11 percent of survey participants disliked the ad, while 41 percent liked them "a lot" and 31 percent found them very effective. Read the archived article here.
"This is a hilarious campaign, but it also differs from other milk campaigns because of its lifestyle approach," Advertising Age ad critic Bob Garfield told USA Today.
To learn more about the history of the "Got Milk?" campaign, click here.


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Dr. Ross is a surgeon and Professor at The Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus Ohio. His clinical research interests include lung volume reduction, lung transplant and thoracic surgical oncology. Dr. Ross has conducted research on lung transplantation and has published articles in journals like American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Journal of Heart and Lung Transplant and Archives of Internal Medicine to name a few. He graduated with a MD from St. Louis University. Dr. Ross is currently licensed by the State of Ohio Medical Board. He belongs to the American Board of Thoracic Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, International Photodynamic Association and International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation to name a few.
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Student Presentation Awards
For several years the Texas Section has sponsored awards for outstanding presentation by both undergraduate and graduate students. The awards can be for presentation in a regular APS oral session or an APS poster session. The awards most recently have been $200, and typically about one award per seven presentations has been given. The award program is underwritten by the general operating fund of the Section, but has benefited in the past by contributions from industry sponsors. Such contributions to the award program are always welcome.
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Award Recipients
Rules for Entering Undergraduate and Graduate Student Competition
(This should be read by both students and faculty who help students submit abstracts)
Prizes will be awarded for outstanding papers presented by undergraduate and graduate students in both oral and poster APS sessions at meetings of the Texas Section. In order to compete, the following must be done:
- The student must be the first author and presenter of the paper.
- At the bottom of the Abstract page, after the name and address of the submitting APS member, students must indicate either "Undergraduate Student Competition" or "Graduate Student Competition" as appropriate and list their name and mailing address. Or if submitting electronically, in the Special instructions line, enter either undergraduate or graduate as appropriate. This is very important, otherwise the organizers can not guess whether you are a student or whether you want to compete. Faculty: if you submit the abstract for the student, you should do this if you want to have your student judg ed in the competition.
- Students may compete in only one paper. In general only one APS abstract is accepted with the same first author.


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EPISODE 117: Nancy Burrello & Digital Angel – Blue Heart (Bonzai Progressive)
New release in Bonzai Progressive, this time with Nancy Burello & Digital Angel, together for a stunning progressive stormer titled Blue Heart. The single comes with the original track plus two remixes from Manu Riga and Jake Shelton.
EPISODE 118: BrightLight – Offbeat Elite (Eyepatch Recordings)
New release in Eyepatch Recordings from BrightLight. The release comes with three original tracks, Offbeat Elite, Highscore Avenue and Something Else.
EPISODE 119: Placid Larry – The Mulberry Tree (Bonzai Elemental)
Daniel Ray van Zyl aka Placid Larry has been DJing since 1999. Beginning his career in his native South Africa, Daniel has held residencies in Jo'Burg — better known as Johannesburg — and in Tshwane — better known as Pretoria — before setting his sights on the UK club scene, where he held residencies in London, Brixton and Southampton.
After a brief stint home, he moved to Bahrain where he has held a residency in premier restaurant and lounge "Zoe" for the past two and a half years.
For the past five years, Daniel has been honing his skills as a producer. His unique chilled house and down tempo electronica and chill out sound has seen his tracks being released on the renowned Lemon Grass Music label. Daniel continues to produce deep melodic soundscapes filled with thought and emotion, stemming straight from his heart.
EPISODE 120: Various Artists – Progrez EP – Volume 5 (Progrez)
Fifth volume of the Progrez EP series, this time with four original tracks and remixes from Blue Foundation, Jim Rivers, Tali Freaks vs Nagarrius, MetronomeS and Smart Wave.
EPISODE 121: Birkenmeier – Android (Bonzai Basiks)
Birkenmeier was born in France in 1987
Since his childhood he has been lulled by music thanks to his musical family.
In 2000 he discovered the arrival of Minimal Techno in Europe and then in France, which for him, was a real revelation.
So he obtained basic production software and began to created his first tracks having fun with samples.
The rapid progression of the Minimal Techno movement incited him to master his musical technique and invest in efficient material.
Today his home studio in Nimes in the south of France is well equipped with an Ableton Suite 8 , an APC80, a Kaossilator Pro, and multiple controllers which enables him to create quality tracks and to sign with many labels around the world such as:
-Truth Underground Recordings (Hollywood)
-Stellar Phonics Recordings (Liban)
-Bonzai Records (Belgique)
-Beat Tech Records (Colombie)
-Phäntom Records (France)
-Beat Control Records (Brésil)
Winner of the Remix Contest organized by Phantom Records (a growing label of Avignon France) he know producing just as well as remixing artists such as
– Alvaro Bacchi – Que cara esta la cebolla
– Patrice W. – Stop Talking
-Tom Almex – Monodeck
– Liv Stone – Kill you DJ
He is currently preparing a live Minimal Techno with which he intends to make a lasting impression and kick-start his DJ career.
EPISODE 122: Sajed – RPS (Green Martian)
New Green Martian release from Sajed, a Iranian EDM producer/remixer and DJ.
The release comes with two original tracks, RPS and Nights.
EPISODE 123: Airwave – Atlas Winds (L*C*D Recordings)
A true activist in Electronic music of all kinds for well over 15 years, Belgian Airwave's discography counts more than 250 records and dozens of remixes, many of them being supported by the biggest names of the industry. Genius Composer and Performer, the man's imprint on the scene is remarkable.
Hit by surprise by a virus called Electronic Dance music, Laurent developed his knowledge of music and technology in Parallel until his first demos saw the light of day in may of 1995. 1996 saw him release his first tracks on the infamous Bonzai imprint, but that is 1998 that saw him grow up and become the progressive trance artist we know today, with the release of his first Airwave record, I want to Believe, immediately picked up by UK's own Sasha and Oakenfold, and later on by up and coming youngster Tiesto, gaining popularity as much as he was playing Laurent's records. The same can be said about the whole dutch trance scene, in which Laurent's records were and still are omnipresent.
That is how Laurent developed his DJ and performing career from back then, having several gigs worldwide, from Tokyo to San Francisco, from Auckland, NZ to Toronto, and from Manchester to Athens. Hundreds of gigs saw him perform at the world's biggest clubs of those times, Slinky, Gatecrasher, Godskitchen, The Gallery, 1015, Dopler in Bratislava, and many others, all of them had the chance to welcome Laurent Airwave one day, if not several times, which proves that you do not need to over-commercialize your music to get rewarded all around the world.
«Everyday is full of new challenges, and limits only exist into the human brain» are Airwave's words of wisdom for every single day. Do not limit the man to a single genre, as his 15 years in the business gave him the ability to execute any style of music with a true sense of perfection and achievements.
EPISODE 124: Fab Code – Never Give Up (MInt & Mustard Recordings)
At an early age Fab was bewitched by music. At age 6 he was attracted by the sounds of soul, funk and disco playing from his parents jukebox. Rocked to the sounds of Tamla Motown, James Brown, Barry White, KC & The Sunshine Band and later Kraftwerk. All this built up in him to a music culture dominated by rhythm and groove.
In the early 80s he began his DJ career (as DJ Fab) and became resident in a trendy club in Brussels called -Disco Steve-. Residencies and bookings would follow one another until 1988, playing in many local clubs, always quality venues, such as Le Veaudeville, Le Garage, Le Variete, La Pergola, Le Disque Rouge (Fuse), Las Vegas, and many others. The musical styles he spins with finesse and technique are funk, disco and new wave, the hype music for this era.
After hanging up his DJ gloves to explore new musical fields, music production, we see him reappear in 1989 with the release of his debut single -Warbeat- under the pseudonym Bassline Boys. The success was immediate following the mini scandal triggered by this title when it was broadcasted in Chistophe Dechavanne's -ciel mon mardi- (TF1 – French TV), and the musical response entitled -On se calme (Mr. Dechavanne)- turned into a massive hit in France, selling over 400,000 copies and awarded with a gold record. New Beat, Acid House, Techno and Hardcore releases will succeed during the following years under various monickers, such as Fax Yourself, BSR, Defcon, DSK, Hydrowave, Speed Limit, etc.
In 1994 he decided to return to the turntables, and when he met Claude El Divino (City Parade) he joined the -Underground Energy- team, which allowed him play in one of the most prestigious clubs of Belgium, the Extreme. After a series of bookings with Energy Underground he became a resident at Extreme. Other residencies and bookings followed, including La Raza, Planet Hardcore, Cocoon, Illusion, Zenith, Pavarotti and so on.
After a break from both the deejaying and studio work during the early 2000s, he comes back in 2006 with a new challenge, creating and running his own DJ Bar, which will be called -bar©ode-. The project took its flight, the parties became famous throughout Belgium and abroad, and renowned DJs lined up behind bar©odes decks. Pole Folder (Bedrock Records), Filterheadz (I Love Techno), CP (Pulse Factory) Ecco (KMB records), Rudy (Fuse), Xian (Cafe dAnvers), Milo (You), Dave Kane, Trap House, to name a few.
Inspired by the name of his latest project -bar©ode- DJ Fab became Fab Code, and after the bar closed late 2007, he resumed the hunt for bookings. He joined the team of DJ Ecco called -United Elektro- and also played at -Dance Machine- and -Acid Or Not- parties until the end of 2009, then Fab decided to move and settle in the United Kingdom.
Freshly landed in Manchester, his new home, he went back to work and returned to the recording studio to relaunch his career as a producer and composer. He released his first tracks in 2010 on Belgian label Kiss My Beat Records (KMB), on the label Bonzai Progressive and on the label Mint & Mustard.
EPISODE 125: Lucio Grandi – Plastic People (Howz Choonz)
Lucio Grandi was born in Cali, Colombia on August 5, 1984, with Colombian, French and Italian roots.
His first contact with electronic music happens a the sweet age of 6 when Dance and House music hit the local radios. Intense happiness filled him listening to these tunes. Not long before he starts experimenting with recording tunes and making his own mixtapes.
Ten years later after learning how to mix properly on turn-tables he starts his carrier as a professional DJ playing Techno and listening to DJs like Marco Carola, Ben Sims, Cristian Varela, Jeff Mills, Samuel L Session. He filled his DJ-bag with the dark sounds of strong Techno.
But only 2 years later he finds himself tired of that sound and starts the search of his very own musical identity. DJs like Danny Tenaglia, Vibe, Victor Calderone, Carlos Manaca, Richie Santana convince him that Tribal is his call.
Still not satisfied he ends up to adapt House and Alternative Music into his sets and this turns out to be his true self. Influenced by names like Silicone Soul, Peace Division, Little Louie Vega, Armand Van Helden, Harry Romero, Alton Miller , Afrika Bambaataa gave him the needed diversification and shades in tones that this genre contains.
Actually, it is that variation, that diversification that House Music offers that marks his identity as a DJ because he can choose between one side or the other, achieving a more intense atmosphere in his sets.
He has played along with DJs like Franco de Mulero, Jose Viscaya, Malambo, Lexx, Chile, Chloe Harris of London and with David Guetta in 2009 after winning the first DJ contest of his hometown.
He has played in Mission Club, Cooseres, La Cantera, Joan of Arc, Central Valley Pacific events, private parties, etc.
Today he finds himself as a DJ and producer to be part of the infamous Bonzai label group. Convinced of their professionalism and way of working he finds his tracks released on Bonzai Basiks.
This is for Lucio the fulfillment of a dream as he always had wanted to be part of this label.
EPISODE 126: Wonji – Lord I'm Still Standing (Eyepatch Recordings)
Juan Gonzalez aka Wonji is born in Brooklyn, New York 1972 is one of four sons in a family of musicians who started his music career playing the trumpet in jr. high band. With these early skills in music he soon started playing other instruments including, guitars, drums, most brass instruments and soon after at the age of 14 discovered turntables. Hip Hop was one of his biggest infuences at that time and encouraged him to think of creative ways to hear and play sounds from the tables. Soon after he started playing private parties, events and such.But there seemed to be something missing…..
At the age of 17 he decided to move to South Florida, Miami and this is where he was introduced to The House Sound. With a past in latin music, disco and R&B, Wonji decided to twist and meld these sounds together in his live sets which led him to move to his next step: Producing.
By 1999 House music had evolved so much with many new and updated sounds Wonji could not resist getting involved in production.
Musical instruments changed so the music changed, the scenes changed so I had to try and keep up with all the new styles, says Wonji.
Fascinated by the past music and sounds of The Hunger, Front 242, and later DJs like John Digweed, Timo Mass and so on, it was only a matter of time till he started producing his own work.
With an ever evolving sound, Wonji will for sure be around in the music scene for a while. Never passing up new musical possibilities and changing the way music is to be played.
Wonji says about himself: Making people move and groove, thats all I want to do.
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THE BACKERS of the proposed Burnley High School said a consultation into the plans has been a success.
Chapel Street, who are behind the bid for Burnley's first free school, said they had the backing of parents in particular.
Overall their consultation reported that 59 per cent of the 200 respondents backed the plan.
Their figures show 44 per cent strongly agree and 15 per cent agree that a new secondary school was needed in the area.
A spokeswoman said: "The results of the consultation into Burnley High School have been collected, and it is clear that local parents are keen for the state-funded free school to open in September.
"Of those who responded to the consultation, over 43 per cent have a child who would be eligible to attend in either 2014 or later.
"The majority of these respondents either strongly agree or agree that a new school is needed.
"Such support is fantastic news and reiterates the desire for a new school within the local community specialising in science, technology, engineering and maths with a focus on sustainability and project-based learning. Burnley High School will be child centred, family focused and community minded and operate with an inclusive Christian ethos."
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Lait, à la bouche (Milk, so much to love) Mobile Store
Nolin Branding & Design, Montreal, Quebec, 2008
The Lait, à la bouche (Milk, so much to love) mobile store supports the move initiated by the FPLQ to bring the diversity of innovative dairy products to consumers' attention, interacting with them in different ways, allowing them to taste some of the 50 products made from 100 percent Canadian milk, and giving them new ideas for recipes.
The mobile store took inspiration from the carousel used in the dairy industry. The round shapes, minimalist style and dramatic lighting create an intensity and mood that enhance the appeal of the products. The electronic animation invites consumers to taste a wide variety of products.
The project was designed to travel and be flexible, thanks to a structure made of spare parts that are easily assembled and carried, in order to bring people together and to benefit producers, processors, retailers and cheese makers.
Juror Notes
Every interaction is designed from print to the environment. There are clever relationships. Historical Parisian kiosk made contemporary through language and surface; it is really a walking refrigerator. Who knew celebrating the dairy world could be so engaging?
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- Caroline Reumont
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- Roland Aubert, Marie-Eve Caron
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MIAMI - "If your administration fails to do its job to responsibly manage the budget, thousands of Floridians will lose their jobs," Florida Gov. Rick Scott told President Barack Obama in a letter regarding the automatic budget cuts taking place March 1.
Scott released his letter to the president on Wednesday.
READ: Scott's letter to President Obama
In it, Scott wrote how the budget cuts would hurt Florida, one of the country's most defense-centric states.
"The impacts on Florida's military installations and defense industries will be severe under sequestration," wrote Scott. "Our immediate concerns include dramatic reductions to our National Guard, which threatens our ability to respond to wildfires this spring and hurricanes this summer."
If Congress fails to come up with an alternative plan by Friday's deadline, the federal government will be forced to slash its budget by $1.2 trillion over the next decade with $85 billion being cut in the next seven months alone.
Cuts would affect elderly care, health care, and education throughout Florida.
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AUSTIN—Battling the devastating Bastrop wildfire and bringing back the Lost Pines forest, telling the Guadalupe River story to elementary schoolers, researching a new way to control the feral hog menace, and broadcasting the wildlife and parks message to millions of Texans on the radio—this year's Texas Parks and Wildlife employee awards reveal the people behind these stories and others like them across the state.
The stories of recipients in all nine award categories come to life in a series of online videos, which also provide a look at the many different kinds of jobs in the fields of natural resource conservation and recreation.
When the 2011 wildlife burned more than 90 percent of Bastrop State Park, TPWD was left with the responsibility of determining the best way to restore the Lost Pines to its natural beauty. Greg Creacy, State Parks Regional Natural Resources Coordinator, oversaw the replanting of drought-resistant pine seedlings and has been monitoring the progress of the endangered Houston Toad. For his influence at Bastrop State Park, Creacy was named the winner of the Conservation award.
Guadalupe River State Park Ranger Craig Hensley has often been described as a character from a storybook. By finding creative new ways to engage park visitors of all ages to nature, Hensley has been receiving many park visitors who arrive just to participate in his program. By making the programs interactive and exciting, Hensley is the winner of the Community Outreach award.
Programming Specialist Danny Lewis in the Inland Fisheries Division has become the man behind the code for many of the programs that support Texas fisheries. He supports nine application programs that contain over 100,000 lines of code including an intricate database for the department's "Kills and Spills" team, one of the most advanced of its kind and Lewis built it from scratch. Also the president of the Organization of Fish and Wildlife Information Managers, Lewis has shown that he deserves the Customer Service award.
With help from the statistical analysis software (SAS) and ancient ninja practices, Innovation award winner Alejandro Farias finds ways to have fun with numbers and spreadsheets. By using modern-day analytics, Financial Analyst Alejandro Farias uses his ninja skills to save tax payers money and increase efficiency at TPWD.
Armed with a team of six biologists, Leadership award winner Calvin Richardson has become a leader in wildlife restoration and conservation efforts in the most remote corners of the state. Covering 35 million acres of the Texas Panhandle as the Wildlife Division District Two Leader, Richardson oversees conservation efforts for 56 counties and has been beneficial to the sustainability of species such as the black-footed ferret and the lesser prairie chicken.
Shooting sports specialist, and Partnership award winner, Charlie Wilson travels the state to teach students how to sharpen their target shooting skills and about firearm safety. Through the shooting sports program, shooters learn safety, agility, and teamwork all while having fun competing.
With a voice like velvet, Special Achievement award winner and Passport to Texas radio host, Cecilia Nasti has channeled her love of nature into a successful career. As the producer and host of the Passport to Texas radio show, Nasti has covered a range of topics from recreation to hunting. Nasti also launched new wild game cooking shows on PBS and YouTube and, partnered with Central Market's cooking school, she helped serve up wild game cooking to the public.
The Feral Swine Research Team may look like they are having fun in the mud, but it is not all play without work. Team members Bjorn Palm, Daniel Gray, Fernando Gutierrez, Justin Foster and Lisa Wolle use science-based methods to confront the invasive hogs and save Texans millions of dollars in ecological damage every year. For their efforts and innovation, the research team receives The Outstanding Team award.
The Radio Conversion Team was told in March 2012 that TWPWD would be required to convert all two-way radio systems to narrow-band frequencies. The team had only 11 months to convert 6,000 pieces of equipment statewide and completed the project on time saving millions of dollars in the process. Team members Aaron Slaughter, Carl Perry, Chris Hornyak, Deani Smith, Gary Teeler, Joe Abrigo, John Wyatt, Kevin Jacob, Len Polasek, Mo Renteria, Mike Burow, Robert Crossman, and Scott Snyder received the Outstanding Team award for their hardwork.
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Frederick Community College Presents ROBIN HOOD: OCCUPY SHERWOOD, 8/10-8/18
The world premiere production of Robin Hood: Occupy Sherwood - the tale of the original caped crusader and his band of "merry men" sticking it to the one-percenters is coming to the JBK Theatre at Frederick Community College (7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick) from August 10th through the 18th. The show is produced as part of Maryland Ensemble Theatre's (MET) annual summer outreach program in partnership with The Ensemble School, Frederick Community College and Hood College. Written by local talent Sarah Shulman and directed by Julie Herber, Robin Hood: Occupy Sherwood presents a new take on the classic legend that will entertain the whole family.
With King Richard away in the Holy Land, fighting what seems to be an unstoppable war, the kingdom has been left in the hands of his brother Prince John who charges the nobility with raising taxes to pay for Richard's crusade and the country's upkeep. But corruption runs rife and nowhere is this more apparent than in the city of Nottingham. Under the pretense of raising money for Richard's campaign, the Sheriff drastically hikes taxes, but a large percentage of these taxes end up back in the pocket of the rich. Desperate, many of the impoverished citizens of Nottingham have taken refuge in Sherwood Forrest. A few sympathetic nobles have rallied to the people's cause, but it will take the return of Robin of Loxley from the Holy War to truly bring the rebellion together and unite the %99.
But, once returned, will Robin be able to keep the movement under control?
Says Shulman, "That was where the Occupy Sherwood part came in. The classic tale of Robin Hood is a perfect parallel for today's economic and political climate. Endless war that is bankrupting a country. The rich get richer and the poor get poorer. We didn't have to force the similarities - they were already there." Shulman credits the show's director, Julie Herber, for the rock and roll music that provides the live (and loud!) soundtrack to Occupy Sherwood. Shulman recalls, "Julie pointed out that the play lacked a specific style, something to set it apart from every other version of Robin Hood to make it our own. She came up with the idea that instead of just having the minstrel character sing, the show itself should have a rock n roll theme. The people rebelling should express themselves through song and those songs should be rock n roll."
However, Shulman is quick to add that her version of Robin Hood is not a complete revision of the man. "Everything Robin Hood fans want will be there from duelling with Little John to archery competitions. And true lovers of the story will pick up on some finer details that you would only know if you were a true Robin Hood scholar" she promises. "I feel our version, while we have altered a lot, stays truer to the original ballads than most of the Hollywood Robin Hoods out there."
Robin Hood marks the third play Shulman has written for MET and the second summer show. She previously wrote Don Q a Don Quixote adaptation and the Young Olympians and the Most Amazingly Awesome Adventure Ever and this coming year she is slated to adapt Rudard Kipling's Riki Tiki Tavi for the Fun Company. Julie Herber is the Artistic Director of The Fun Company in addition to serving as Associate Artistic Director of MET. The cast features a large ensemble of actors headed up by Joe Jalette as Robin Hood. Joe is a ensemble member of MET and has been seen several times on the MET stage perhaps most notably as Alex in last year's production of A Clockwork Orange. The production team includes lights by Paul Shillinger, set design by JoAnn Lee, sound by Steve Younkins and Paul Shillenger, costumes by Julie Herber and original music by Thom Huenger and Joe Jalette.
There will be a total of six performances between August 10th and 18th playing each Friday and Saturday at 7pm, Thursday the 16th at 7pm and Sunday the 12th at 2pm. Tickets to Robin Hood: Occupy Sherwood may be purchased online at marylandensemble.org, by phone at (301) 694-4744 or in person at the MET box office.
For over a decade, Maryland Ensemble Theatre has been producing thought-provoking theatre, fun family entertainment, artist residency programs for public schools, challenging classes and the side-splitting Comedy Pigs.
Cast: Joe Jalette (Robin), Alex Borlo (Will Scarlet), Giovanni Kavota (Guy of Gisborne), Thom Huenger (Alan A'Dale), Tim Seltzer (Little John), Reiner Prochaska (The Sheriff), Francis Mwale (Roger), Emily Cucchi (Marian), Will Bureau (Much the Miller's Son), Geoff Huntoon (Friar Tuck), Ken Poisson (Soldier), Patrick Opitz (Soldier), Christina Robinson (Emily), Wilson Seltzer (John Jr.), Lena Janes (Sally Mae), Alex Ketzenberger (Billy),
LJ Crew: Sam Whalen, Courtney McLaughlin, Katie Rattigan, Devin Gaither, Tanya DeGray, Madeleine Arnoult, Johnny Alderman, Grant Morningstar
People of Nottingham: Jackie Brinkmann, Anna Clary, Karli Cole, Ashley Ellis, Iona Fisher-Johnson, KelLen Franklin, Michelle Galovic, Sydney Harrington, Lindsey Jordan, Brandon Kayda, Connor Marsh, Edie Marsh, Amy Matthews, Alexa McKenzie, Holly McNamee, Lydia Ramirez, AshLee Smith, Georgiana Summers, Myles Vlachos, Emmanuel Mwale
Band: Evan Owens, Brian Weakly, Myles Vlachos & Matt Traks.
Production: Julie Herber (Director/Costume Design), Sarah Shulman (Playwright, Stage Manager), Paul Shillinger (Lights), JoAnn Lee (Set), Renee Gerrad (ASM), Thom Huenger and Joe Jalette (Original Music), Steve Younkins and Paul Shillinger (Sound Design), Patrick Opitz (Fight Coregraphy), Britina Evelyn-Lamas (Original Artwork)
Where: JBK Theatre, Frederick Community College, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick
Dates: 10 - 18 August 2012
Performances: Friday - Saturday @ 7PM, Sunday 8/12 @ 2PM Thursday 8/16 @ 7pm
Ticket Prices: Adults $19.50, Students/Seniors $16.50. (includes $1.50 ticket fee)
Box Office: 301-694-4744 or marylandensemble.org or at the MET (Tuesday - Thursday 10am - 3pm, Friday 11am - 3pm and 1 hour before each show.)


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Seven years ago, Lily Travis was only too glad to see her hometown of Petal, Georgia, in her rearview mirror. Thanks to her father running off with a twenty-year-old, though, here she is, trying to pick up the pieces. First order of business: meet with her brother's teacher in a quest to pull his grades out of a downward spiral.
Nathan Murphy is pretty much resigned to his bachelor status - until he looks up from his desk to see an all-grown-up Lily walking into his classroom. Of all the women who turned out to be totally wrong for him, she's the only one who felt right. At least until his foolish, immature mistake drove her away.
Lily has to admit that time has been more than kind to gorgeous, sexy Nathan. Except there's no room on her full plate for another complication. Especially with a man who broke her heart once before.
With a little help from his friends, Nathan has a plan to rekindle the flame. It isn't long before they're burning up the sheets. Winning her heart? That's another matter.
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In Veterans Day gig, Bands of Brothers muster awareness of PTSD
The guitar player constantly fiddles with his pedals.
The bass player is late.
The drummer can't stop grinning behind the kit.
The singer is sitting on an amp, sipping a bottle of water, wearing an Angry Birds T-shirt: "Flippin' Awesome."
It's only rock and roll. But they like it.
At a School of Rock rehearsal space in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, the band Article 15 rehearses one last time before their debut Sunday, Veterans Day, at World Cafe in University City.
The members, all veterans of the U.S. armed forces, didn't know each other until 10 weeks ago. They were formed, Monkees-style, by producers Steve Holtzman and Lou Faiola, who hatched a reality-TV show concept to throw together musicians, then track their progress from strangers to show-ready in just two and a half months.
At the outset, 12 veterans were neatly divided into three bands. Nearly half of them suffer from some form of post-traumatic stress disorder.
"Our intention was to raise awareness about PTSD," said Holtzman. "We didn't set out to cast veterans with PTSD. We found that it's hard to find vets who aren't dealing with PTSD.
"Most of our cast is dealing with PTSD right now," he said.
The singer, Ericka Glenn, served in the Marines during the first Gulf War in 1990. She spent six months in the desert, occasionally as a target for enemy bombs.
"When I returned, I was totally different. I didn't give a damn. Didn't care. They put us out there to be killed," said Glenn. "I didn't believe in war. I went to the Marines because I love what they stood for; I loved the discipline. When I felt we were fighting over oil, that was ludicrous."
After returning home, Glenn tracked a downward spiral of drugs and alcohol. She hit bottom, trying to raise her son while "living on other people's couches." She hadn't received any help because she didn't know to ask for it. Not from the Department of Veterans Affairs, not even from her church.
"If you go to church high, you're not getting nothing out of church," said Glenn. "The only thing I was getting out of it was listening to music. I started going to other churches, so I could learn and not be turned on by music. I'd go to church and as soon as I hear the fast music, I'm like, 'Yeah! This is where it's at!' I had to learn to get out of that."
Glenn says that after 15 years she did get help, but only because she got over her pride.
She's not the only one. That drummer, the one who's always grinning behind the skins ... he's got PTSD, too.
All three bands featured in the Bands of Brothers program will perform for the first time at World Cafe. The members of Article 15 believe the band has legs to keep on going after that first show.
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Earlier this month, a proposed bill banning cow tail docking without the use anesthesia moved out of the state House committee, passing the bill to the full House.
According to the Associated Press, the Colorado House has decided not to pursue the bill after one of the bill's sponsors requested a delay until the Legislature adjourns. The bill could be revived next year.
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Garcia to have season-ending surgery for nerve issue
On DL with injured shoulder, left-hander reveals he has thoracic outlet syndrome
ST. LOUIS -- The consensus has been that Jaime Garcia's trip to the disabled list stemmed from issues with his surgically repaired left shoulder, but the dejected left-hander admitted Saturday he is dealing with nerve issues and was strongly considering surgery.
That was news to Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak, who after learning of Garcia's comments, held an impromptu session with reporters shortly before first pitch to announce that the lefty would meet with Dr. Robert Thompson in St. Louis on Monday as a precursor to season-ending surgery.
"I sound frustrated, look frustrated. I'm frustrated," Mozeliak said. "You try to be patient with people, and I think this organization does an amazing job protecting players. Certainly we would have loved to have heard from him."
Garcia, who underwent surgery in May 2013 to repair a labrum tear in his left shoulder and missed the rest of the season, was placed on the disabled list June 23 with what was thought to be shoulder issues. He revealed Saturday his injury instead is a nerve issue called thoracic outlet syndrome, similar to the one that ended former Cardinals starter Chris Carpenter's career.
Garcia had a setback from shoulder surgery this spring, which cost him the first seven weeks of the season. While rehabbing in Double-A in May, he was hit by a pitch in his elbow while batting, causing tingling in the same nerve he had replaced with Tommy John surgery in 2008.
"I thought it was just from getting hit, which was the reason why I was going out there," Garcia said. "Basically what was happening was I was just not in control. I could not feel my hand and I would just lose the feeling. I started having symptoms on the other nerve, which is the nerve that controls the other three fingers of the hand. Then I started getting tingling in my neck and shooting in my hand every single throw that I was making. That's what got me a little more concerned about it."
Garcia labored through five innings, allowing four runs on seven hits, on June 20, and he couldn't finish his normal between-starts bullpen session two days later, prompting the Cardinals to place him on the disabled list.
Mozeliak, who said he had not spoken with Garcia, believed the lefty had talked with team trainers Saturday, but reporters apparently learned of his strong surgery consideration before management. That consideration changed shortly thereafter as Mozeliak said Garcia would indeed undergo the procedure.
"To go from DL to this, it's been rather quick," Mozeliak said. "In terms of where we were yesterday to where we are today, it does seem rather dramatic and quick. Obviously he internalized this and decided to make a decision. If this is something he feels is his only option, then obviously he has to do it. It still doesn't excuse the fact that he could have notified us a little bit more."
While Garcia initially thought the issues were from getting hit or from his shoulder surgery, Dr. George Paletta, who performed the surgery on his shoulder, couldn't explain the symptoms, and it was determined it wasn't connected.
Garcia met with two of the nation's top doctors, one of which was Dr. Greg Pearl in Dallas. Pearl performed Carpenter's surgery in 2012. Carpenter pitched in six games after surgery in 2012, and he missed the 2013 season before retiring.
"The last thing you ever want to do is [surgery]," Garcia said. "If there's no other option, of course. At least I know in talking to other players that it has worked, it's worked for a lot of guys. It's tough to sit here and say I want to do surgery."
Garcia, when talking with reporters, did not commit to surgery, but a frustrated Mozeliak made it clear that is now the intended route, even though the team felt there might be other options to pursue first.
"From a medical staff, we felt like there were some other options he could consider before taking this step," Mozeliak said. "Obviously, again, he chose to go down this path."
The surgery will effectively end Garcia's season after seven starts. It will be the fourth time Garcia has had surgery during his career.
"Clearly, he's been a hard guy to count on and a hard guy to keep on the field," Mozeliak said. "It just always seems like there's something physically with him. Now he'll have another opportunity to rehab and see if he can't get back next year."
The Cardinals have inserted rookie Marco Gonzales into the rotation in Garcia's absence, and Mozeliak expects Joe Kelly to fill the void after the All-Star break when he returns from the DL.
Alex Halsted is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Venturing is first up in 2014 with a totally new program and recognition approach focusing on progressive development in adventure, leadership, and service to others and personal growth.
Then in 2015, Cub Scouting will be updated with a new Adventure-based advancement system, activities that are more active and more aligned with the Aims/Mission, Tiger Cub becomes simply - Tiger, with a new image, and the earning of the Webelos badge no longer being required for the Arrow of Light.
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Below is Rick Perry's latest ad from South Carolina, entitled "President of Honor," which is apparently designed to
pander appeal to the state's large military population. We noticed that Perry appears several times during the ad in the same jacket he wore in his infamous anti-gay ad "Strong" — which, as we all know, is quite similar to the jacket Heath Ledger wore in Brokeback Mountain. It's interesting that despite all the parodies featuring the jacket, Perry hasn't abandoned the tan Carharrt. Maybe the governor and his campaign are just completely oblivious, as would be suggested by this tidbit out of South Carolina from Politico:
As if Rick Perry didn't have enough problems.
The Texas governor was greeted at a restaurant in Anderson, S.C., by a young woman who posed for a photo with the Texas governor while saying it is "good to see someone as homophobic and racist as you."
He smiled, took the photo and moved on.


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Proceedings from the recent Kentucky Dairy Partners Annual Meeting are now available online. Two papers in the proceedings focus on reproduction. They include:
- "Options for Setting up First A.I. Breedings," which provides an update on the synchronization of ovulation and timed-A.I.
- "Early Pregnancy Diagnosis and Resynchronization of Ovulation"
Both papers are by Jeff Stevenson, reproductive physiologist at Kansas State University.
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The constant battle a web site administrator must fight is the resource requirements of their site in contrast with the resource requirements of the configuration it is run on. In the end, this will almost always dictate how many user requests can be handled at any point in time. A common tool in the arsenal to fight this battle is to find clever ways to off load these common, or static, requests, off the server and allow it to spend as much time as possible delivering dynamic content as quickly as it can handle. This allows a server to not handle more request than before, but leaves it free to address more than previously it would have.
This plugin is a great solution, however it has a few drawbacks. First, it will only sync some of the key category and product images from your site. Anything beyond these are not synched; for instance other files in the skin, js or media. This might not achieve what you would want, which is to offload all of this content from the server. Second, the plugin does not support HTTPS content with Rackspace Cloud Files, even though it supports both HTTP and HTTPS protocols, including some streaming ones to boot. I believe this is just a feature yet to be updated in their plugin.
Rather than being at mercy with a plugin, Magento offers a more native solution that allows you to change the base URL of your site for these three areas, which is for specific use with a CDN solution. This allows you to upload the js, media and skin folders in their entirety to a CDN provider; edit these values to point to the CDN container; and immediately all content is being pulled from the CDN servers instead of from your server. From here, it is just a task of keeping the files that are in these locations on your server in sync with what is in Cloud Files.
For this problem we found an open source program called fileconveyor located on GitHub here http://fileconveyor.org/. This application is written in pure python and works excellent on syncing files from one place to another, specifically to cloud technologies like Rackspace Cloud Files. We forked the project here at Rackspace and figured out a base configuration that works to sync specific directories in Magento with a Cloud Files container. The beauty of the program is that it uses inotify monitoring to watch for changes on the directories, which means that as soon as a file is created, modified or deleted the change is reflected instantly across to the Cloud Files container. This takes the mundane task of manually keeping the files here in sync, as well as extrapolates the responsibility of doing this from Magento or a plugin and brings it to the OS layer where it can better be managed.
This is also a big opportunity for the Rackspace support teams to more easily support this as a solution. The implications beyond Magento are also amazing, as this program can sync anything located on the local filesystem of your server to Cloud Files with ease. We see future use for any CMS that requires cloud files syncing to achieve the benefits of a CDN with less hassle.
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Victory for Greenpeace after logger signs dealMichael Bachelard
Published: February 6 2013 - 3:00AM
THE logging company that became a poster child for bad environmental practice and was accused by Greenpeace of ''pulping the planet'', has agreed to end natural forest logging and rely on plantation timber alone.
The contract signed in Jakarta on Tuesday by the owners of Asia Pulp and Paper, which is based in Indonesia, even received the qualified endorsement of its tormentor, Greenpeace.
The man who brokered the deal, Australian Scott Poynton, from the Forest Trust, said this ''could be a real turning point in the fight against deforestation''.
''APP has got such a complex political, environmental and economic context, if they can do it, there's no excuse for any other company to have deforestation in their supply chain,'' he said.
By some estimates, APP has cleared nearly two million hectares of tropical forest in Sumatra since 1994 and about 180,000 hectares of carbon-rich peat swamp between 2003 and 2009, including tiger and orang-utan habitat.
Its suppliers will now be bound to not log timber with high conservation value, or in peat swamps, and the company has agreed to get ''free, prior and informed consent'' of landholders when it opens a new concession.
The deal encourages green groups and the Forest Trust to scrutinise whether APP's 38 suppliers and hundreds of contractors are abiding by the commitments and the company has vowed to sack any of its suppliers found in breach.
The deal represents a significant victory for Greenpeace, which had pounded the company with a decade-long public campaign that cost APP more than 130 customers, most recently Disney and the toymakers Mattel and Hasbro.
But it is understood the company's real fear was that the paper mills in Japan were beginning to ask questions.
The head of Greenpeace's forest campaign in Indonesia, Bustar Maitar, agreed the green group was ''risking our credibility'' by endorsing the deal, but would ''watch and monitor closely'' what happened on the ground.
APP has a trail of broken environmental commitments, including with the wildlife preservation group WWF.
''We welcome this move, but we urge everyone to wait and see, after independent monitoring is done,'' WWF's pulp and paper manager, Aditya Bayunanda, said.
APP's long-time sustainability managing director, Aida Greenbury, declined to speak about the past, saying this pledge was ''about the future''.
But she said it was the first time the company's owner and chairman, Teguh Ganda Wijaya, had put his personal seal on such an agreement.
''We now want to be a true global player and true leader,'' Ms Greenbury said.
Mr Poynton, who negotiated a similar deal last year with APP's sister company, the palm oil giant Golden Agri-Resources, said he did not know if the Wijaya family had ''gone all the way to Damascus''.
''But they're not stupid people and they understand the imperative for business,'' he said.
Ms Greenbury said the pledge would cost APP a significant amount of money.
This story was found at: http://www.theage.com.au/world/victory-for-greenpeace-after-logger-signs-deal-20130205-2dwh7.html


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Maybe I'm a little biased but I think that in Vermont you'll find a higher percentage of people who are working to change the world. It's just a guess… I don't have any reasearch to back it up, but here's an example.
At Vermont Woods Studios we did a joint project a few years ago, with a group of students from Marlboro College Graduate Center who were studying to get their MBA in Managing for Sustainability. Many of those professionals are now workng to change the lives of girls in Africa as part of the Daughters of Toleza Scholarship.
I was looking at Marlboro's Facebook to learn what other projects students and alumni are involved in and I was impressed to see dozens of projects ranging from the Raleigh City Farm (a national recipient of Green America's People & Planet awards) to Three Revolutions: Funding Food Through Community. We salute the students, faculty and staff at Marlboro College for their fine work and dedication to changing the world. We're proud supporters of the Daughters of Toleza Scholarship. Check it out through this 2 minute video and see how these African girls and their sponsors are changing the world.
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Dr. Linda Morrow Is Selected as Professor of the Year for the State of Ohio
Muskingum College Professor of Education Dr. Linda Morrow '74 was named "Professor of the Year" for the state of Ohio by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).
This prestigious award honors the most outstanding undergraduate instructors in the country. Only one professor in each state is selected in recognition of their excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentoring.
"We are immensely proud of Dr. Morrow and the far-reaching contributions she has made at Muskingum and in her field of teacher education," said Muskingum President Anne C. Steele.
A Muskingum faculty member since 1988, Dr. Morrow is co-author of Building on Student Diversity (Sage Publications) and numerous scholarly articles. She has secured more than $2 million in external grant funding.
"In the seventies, my professors at Muskingum inspired me to be and do what I had never even imagined. I try to 'encourage, equip, and empower' my students to do what, perhaps, they have never even imagined," comments Dr. Morrow.
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Dish Network Corp's (NSDQ: DISH) $3.30 per share bid for battered Clearwire Corp (NSDQ: CLWR) is the latest escalation in the battle for scarce remaining US wireless spectrum.
On its face, Dish's bid is definitely superior to the $2.97 per share offered by Clearwire's 50 percent owner Sprint Nextel Corp (NYSE: S). It also makes it far less likely Sprint will be able to convince a majority of the other 50 percent of Clearwire owners to accept its current bid.
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At present, 26 percent of those eligible to vote on the Sprint offer have declared their intention to vote for it. That's against 32 percent who have said no and 42 percent yet to declare one way or the other.
Sprint can clearly block Dish's bid, even if the other Clearwire shareholders favor it. And management's initial statement is it has no intent of "agreeing to, waiving or permitting" any of the conditions in the Dish proposal.
Neither, however, is Sprint likely to be successful convincing a majority of other shareholders to accept less than Dish's bid to tender their ownership. That means, despite company statements that it "doesn't feel pressure" to raise its bid, it will almost certainly have to pay up or else resign itself to the fact that it won't own more than half of Clearwire.
This bidding war for what's essentially a bankrupt former unit is just the latest stumble for Sprint in the US wireless market, as it struggles to defend high-end business against AT&T (NYSE: T) and Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ)–as well as low-end business against Deutsche Telekom's (GR: DE, OTC: DTEGY) T-Mobile USA and others. It also makes an eventual takeover of Leap Wireless International (NSDQ: LEAP) more likely, possibly by T-Mobile USA.
As I've written many times before, it takes money and scale to win in today's fiercely competitive and rapidly growing US communications business. Companies that are able to spend heavily on networks are widening their lead in technology and network quality over those that can't. And scale is essential to having adequate capital.
Giants AT&T and Verizon, for example, spent nearly $26 billion combined in the first nine months of 2012 alone. By contrast, No. 3 US wireless company Sprint was only able to deploy $3 billion, and not without increasing its already prodigious debt load.
Sprint's sale of 70 percent of its stock to Japan's Softbank Corp (Japan: 9984, OTC: SFTBY) should bolster its cash position. And that should keep it alive a while longer as the bidding war for wireless spectrum continues to wind up.
There is a very real question, however, about whether paying up for wireless spectrum is really the most cost-effective way to boost communications companies' long-term capacity to run broadband networks. Fiber-optic cable, for example, has far greater capacity and speed to send and receive data.
Out-of-Favor Fiber
Back in the 1990s, Wall Street raised more than $100 billion to finance companies that laid fiber-optic cable for businesses known as competitive local exchange carriers, or "CLECs." But by 2002, virtually all of them had either been acquired or gone bankrupt, including WorldCom, which had bought literally hundreds of CLECs before being acquired out of bankruptcy as MCI by Verizon.
The early CLECs went bust because their builders assumed business would automatically flow to them, and were overwhelmed by debt when it didn't. Their networks, however, speeded the advanced wireline development of AT&T and particularly Verizon, which augmented them with their own fiber-optic cable deployment.
Verizon's FiOS fiber-to-the-home network continues to grow. On a corporate level, however, it's been overshadowed by construction of the 4G wireless network, built on long-term evolution (LTE) technology. And with the company still adding wireless customers and migrating 50 percent of its data traffic to LTE, that's likely to remain the focus of its capital-spending plans.
AT&T will likely be slightly more wireline-centric with its network outlays, at least over the next few years. The company has promised to build out its U-verse broadband system in order to win Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approval for shutting down its traditional phone network entirely.
Rural wireline companies such as Windstream Corp (NYSE: WIN) are constructing fiber networks for the purpose of better connecting wireless towers. And others such as Frontier Communications (NYSE: FTR) have actually based their long-run strategies on converting a dwindling base of traditional phone customers to wireline-based broadband, with fiber-optic cable as the chief raw material.
In dollar terms, however, all of this investment is a fraction of what's being poured into expanding wireless networks. And there's absolutely nothing happening in the cellular-focused US communications industry to indicate that will change any time soon.
One reason for the dominance of wireless is simply greater panache. The information technology industry led by Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) has turned the telephone into a popular consumer item, capable of performing as a perfectly functional camera, computer and television as well as direct communications device.
The basic wireline phone simply can't compete on that front. Americans have also gotten used to being able to communicate with anyone at any time by voice, text and email. The portable wireless phone is the obvious vehicle for doing this, and desktop phones and computers can't do the job.
The problem with a US communications "strategy" focused solely on wireless is spectrum. In the words of a friend who deals with communications issues on Capitol Hill, wireless "is the equivalent of a two-lane highway." It's only capable of providing so much capacity, no matter how you stretch it out with software. We're already seeing the resulting traffic snarls, and the gridlock is only going to get worse in future years as demand for greater and faster global connectivity escalates.
By contrast, building a network with fiber-optic cable today is the equivalent of constructing a 32-lane super highway. The capacity may not be needed now, but it will be in the next decade. And with corporate borrowing rates at record-low levels, cash in abundance and construction crews apparently available, there may never be a better time to build one than now.
Uneven Playing Field
Building fiber, of course, is not nearly as attractive to capital as it was in the 1990s. For one thing, the FCC has decided to tightly regulate wireline broadband networks, while basically keeping hands off wireless networks.
That's been a pretty huge incentive for companies that have the capital to focus on wireless innovation, rather than a fiber buildout. And again, there doesn't appear to be a move in Washington to establish a level playing field.
Wireless companies, for example, have successfully challenged in court the FCC's ability to regulate their broadband networks. Meanwhile, the Obama FCC's 3-2 Democratic majority isn't likely to give up one of its few levers left to shape the industry by rolling back wireline regulation.
As a result, bidding billions for scarce wireless spectrum will almost certainly remain the rule for the communications industry in the foreseeable future. That in turn will favor the large and well capitalized, and handicap those that lack scale.
The bits and pieces we've seen on fourth-quarter earnings prior to upcoming releases are definitely bearing this out once again in real-world numbers. Verizon, for example, activated 9.8 million smartphones during the three months ended Dec. 31 with "a higher mix of Apple" products, as well as 2.1 million retail postpaid contract additions. AT&T reportedly did even better at 10 million-plus activations.
It's possible many of those new customers are entirely new to wireless phones. Most likely, however, they came from smaller rivals, increasingly less able to compete and less profitable because of it.
That trend has accelerated the past few years. And with rivals unable to remotely keep up with spending, odds are it's got a long way to run. Uncover my top telecom picks in my free report, The Top 5 Dividend-Paying Companies for 2013.
This article was originally published on Investing Daily under the title: The Bruising Battle for Bandwidth.


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Portland, Maine-based Rogue's Gallery meets NYC retailer John Bartlett on an exclusive collection of tees, bags and accessories. Characterized by carrying pouches in leather, plaid wool and printed canvas, 70's leather bar inspired tees, and hand-made, hand screened log carriers made of old sails, the RGJB collection brings forth a very east coast Americana feel. The 'zine style look book is a great touch. Now in stock at Rogue's Gallery.
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Topic: Has anyone researched SAHA?
SAHA was invented by Columbia Chemistry professor Ronald Breslow and is a synthetic compound which targets tumor cells forcing the juvenile tumor cells to mature into stable cells and stop dividing.
MD Anderson lists some Phase I trials, most seem aimed at leukemia, with one where SAHA is used in conjunction with Gemcitabine targeting 'solid tumors'.
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Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon Angus Macpherson was one of two PCCs chosen to showcase his vision at a Victim Support meeting in London.
Angus Macpherson and Dorset PCC Martyn Underhill spoke at the charity's Board of Trustees meeting in Canary Wharf today.
Mr Macpherson said: "Working with Victim Support is important to me as a way of improving the support victims of crime and anti-social behaviour in Wiltshire and Swindon receive from criminal justice agencies.
"So I am delighted to have met the charity's Board of Trustees to discuss how we can work together to ensure that victims are given the best possible support in this current financial climate."
The Commissioner will outline in detail how he intends to improve services for victims of crime in Wiltshire in his forthcoming Police and Crime Plan, with consultation on a draft of this plan due to start on Monday, February 18.
At today's event Mr Macpherson spoke about: Close working between the Office of the PCC and Victim Support, potentially sharing facilities Use of video links between courts and police stations Two consultation events he has held in Swindon and Salisbury with the voluntary and community sector on his forthcoming Police and Crime Plan Setting up quarterly victim forums and victims panels to 'test check' services Javed Khan, chief executive of Victim Support, said: "Angus Macpherson is one of the leading Conservative PCCs who has publicly committed to putting victims first and it's an opportunity to hear how he intends to meet these commitments."
Victim Support gives free and confidential help to all victims of crime whether it has been reported or not. This includes burglary, assaults, sex offences and domestic violence.
For more information about Victim Support visit its website www.victimsupport.org.uk.
For more about Mr Macpherson's priorities and the forthcoming Police and Crime Plan, go to www.wiltshire-pcc.gov.uk.


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Hello Everyone,
I don't post too often, but do visit the site frequently and get a lot of good information from you all.
Tuesday my dad sees the oncologist, and I believe she's going to suggest stopping all treatment. To recap briefly, he was diagnosed in Dec. 2007, unresectable, one Therasphere treatment, two courses of Xeloda. He is in pain and nauseous nearly all the time, and we believe getting depressed. My brother talked to the doctor the other day, and she told him if an infection didn't get him first, he probably only has a couple of months left. His wife wants to get another opinion (he's had 3) and she believes in vitamins, nutrition, etc., but he is too weak to go anywhere else, and is the stubborn sort who had made his decision on doctors/hospital/treatment, and is by-god going to stick by that.
My brother and I will be at the appointment on Tuesday. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we deal with the aftermath, and figure out next steps for our family.
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salmon wrote:My advise to you is, don't have any expectations. It might even be worthwhile just starting with your other practising friend, and let others come if and when they want to.
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Sometimes groups peter out, but the organiser is left having to attend each week 'in case' anyone else comes. It may be worth considering having the group meet weekly over a set period .... 'by the semester' perhaps. People are more likely to commit themselves for a fixed time. As well, people are often looking for friendships as well, so maybe consider staying and having a cuppa and biscuit afterwards with a social chat.
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wizi wrote:...encourage old students to recognise these weekly one hour group sits as a cornerstone of their personal practice... we do not encourage meditators to linger and shop-talk about their meditation progress, most meditators... do not see any possibility of social engagement.
wizi wrote: And since we do not encourage meditators to linger and shop-talk about their meditation progress, most meditators especially newbies may just disappear off when they do not see any possibility of social engagement.
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Ask the Producer: Go Behind the Scenes of Brother Vs. Brother
Your favorite HGTV Star producer Loren Ruch is also the mind behind HGTV's all-new series, Brother Vs. Brother. Each week, he'll answer your questions, share behind-the-scenes moments from the set and talk about what you didn't see on TV. This week, he's giving us a preview of what we'll see this season on BvB.
Tell us about the idea behind Brother Vs. Brother. How did the concept for the show come about?
The idea came about internally at HGTV because I was talking with one of my coworkers about how competitive Jonathan and Drew were in real life with each other. Then the light bulb moment hit: "We should create a competition show with the guys that captures the worlds of real estate (Drew's specialty) and renovation (Jonathan's specialty)." The rest, as they say, is history! We started to talk about what would make for good "TV" and before we knew it Brother vs Brother was on its way!
What were you looking for in the show's contestants?
This show was SO difficult to cast because we were looking for Renaissance people in the world of home renovation. They needed to know about real estate, design, renovation, finance and more. Plus, they needed to have hands-on skills, and come from a variety of walks of life. In the end, we found realty experts, welders, designers, organizers, contractors, landscape architects and more! I couldn't be any happier with our final teams.
Which twin is more competitive…Drew or Jonathan?
That is an impossible question to answer! They are both so competitive that I would say it depends on the situation. Drew was very, very detail-oriented with his team. He is a perfectionist, and expected that same level of detail from his team. Jonathan is also a perfectionist, but also wanted his team to be really creative and out-of-the box in terms of their ideas…so depending on the day, either one of them could have been the 'more' competitive one. Drew wanted to prove himself as the more 'organized and calm-and cool team leader' and Jonathan wanted to prove himself as the more 'risk taking creative team leader.' Who wins? You'll need to watch the show to find out!
Who are some of the guest judges we'll see throughout the season?
We have some of our biggest and best HGTV stars as judges this season. Look for Hilary Farr and David Visentin from Love It or List It, Mike Aubrey from the new show Power Broker, and Kennon Earl from Selling LA.
Can you share any of the challenge details with us?
Sure! Basically, in each episode you'll see two very similar homes in very similar price ranges. Team Jonathan takes over one home and Team Drew takes over the other. They have a set budget and set number of days to see which team can increase property values more through smart design choices. The winning team is safe. The losing team will lose one of its members. The last man or woman standing at the end of the series will win $50,000!
Have a question for Loren? Ask him in the comments below! And don't forget to tune in for the Brother Vs. Brother premiere this Sunday at 10/9c.