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SoundToys Extends Massive Savings Until December 31stPro Tools MassivePack owners can add six SoundToys plug-ins for just $495 (November 22, 2004)
Coinciding with Digidesign's extension of their Massive pack offer, SoundToys Inc. (formerly Wave Mechanics), a leading developer of high-end digital signal processing (DSP) tools today announced that it will extend its Massive Savings limited time offer until 31st December 2004, allowing existing owners of the Digidesign MassivePack 1, 2 and 3 for Pro Tools to own six more SoundToys plug-ins for just $495.00. This compares with a total retail price of $1,750.00 when purchased individually.
The Massive Savings offer includes PurePitch and PitchDoctor as well as the new UltraFX bundle featuring FilterFreak, PhaseMistress, Tremolator and Crystallizer. Users who take advantage of the offer will also be entitled to free TDM upgrades for the UltraFX bundle when they become available and a status change to UltraTools for future upgrade compatibility.
PurePitch introduced formant-preserving (chipmunk-free) pitch shifting to the Pro Tools world and is still the only solution for high-quality, professional vocal manipulation and harmonizing.
PitchDoctor is the only automatic pitch correction plug-in with vocal formant preservation, a superior pitch detector that eliminates the robotic, over-processed sound produced by other products and a constant delay value to keep vocals smooth and in time.
The new UltraFX bundle includes Crystallizer, a granular echo synthesizer, Tremolator, a rhythmic amplitude modulator, FilterFreak: an analog rhythmic filter and PhaseMistress, the ultimate plug-in phaser. Featuring True Groove Rhythm modes for midi locked, musical effects, and a wide selection of presets. Together, these plug-ins represent some of the best-sounding, most creative effects in the industry.
Pricing and Availability
To get all six SoundToys plug-ins for just $495.00, Digidesign Massive Pack users can go to www.soundtoys.com and click on the Massive Pack upgrade link, or call toll-free at 1-877-COOL-EFX. Alternatively, the Massive Savings offer can be ordered from any local SoundToys dealer. This offer is only valid with a MassivePack serial number. Limit one bundle per MassivePack.
About SoundToys
Based in Burlington VT, SoundToys (formerly Wave Mechanics) was founded in 1996 by the DSP engineering team that created the legendary H3000 Ultra-Harmonizer and the DSP4000 line of hardware signal processors from Eventide. Today, the company develops world-class, creative signal-processing software for Pro Tools users and computer-based audio recording engineers. Sound Toys users include Skywalker Sound, Sony Music, Mutt Lang, BT, Tony Maserati, Pat Thrall, Omar Hakim and Jerry Harrison.
For more information visit www.soundtoys.com.
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Hi. I'm having problems with rendering in one particular desktop app – Lotus Notes 8.5. All other tests are good. (Guess which app the client uses!)
According to 'The Ultimate Guide to CSS', Lotus Notes 8.5 supports CSS 'padding' and 'font-family', however all padding and font styling that I have applied to <td>s has been ignored/stripped. In fact I think it's ignoring all CSS.
Oddly, the test for Lotus Notes 8 was ok. Anybody else get this with Notes 8.5 and have you found a fix?
I can post code and Litmus test results if required.
Well, I seem to have found a fix, so posting here if it helps anyone else experiencing the same problem.
To stop Lotus Notes 8.5 ignoring your styles, make sure you haven't included '-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;' anywhere, either in the <head>, or inline.
I haven't tested this with other vendor prefixes but it's possible that any of them could cause the same issue, for example the popular '-webkit-text-size-adjust: foo'.
If anyone finds out more, please do add to this post. Thanks!
its been a while hearing someone use lotus. thankfully it are been solved.
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Newspaper round-up: Pregnant soldiers, Simon Cowell's son and Madeleine McCann development
A round up of all the big news on Monday, February 17.
DAILY EXPRESS: Almost three out of four Britons want immigration to be reduced or stopped completely, a poll shows.
DAILY STAR: Today's front page shows new father Simon Cowell holding his newborn son Eric.
DAILY MAIL: More than 200 servicewomen have been sent home from war zones after discovering they were pregnant
DAILY MIRROR: The widow of the prime Madeleine McCann suspect has been quizzed over three of his accomplices.
THE GUARDIAN: Flood-stricken communities, including those visited by David Cameron in the Somerset Levels and Yalding in Kent, have been left without planned defences following government funding cuts.
THE INDEPENDENT: The full scale of the damage being wreaked upon wildlife and ecosystems by flooding can be revealed today, as conservationists warn that Britain could have an "absolutely devastating environment incident" on its hands.
THE TIMES: The elderly would be denied new drugs under "hard-nosed" plans by ministers that prioritise patients who contribute to the economy, the NHS treatments adviser has warned.
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH: Patient confidentiality could be undermined by the medical records database, the NHS's own risk analysis has warned.


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The Morley Academy has been honoured as one of the most exceptional schools in the country.
It has been awarded with a World Class Schools mark, a new standard in education for schools which have progressed beyond the top Ofsted rating of 'outstanding'.
Principal Leanne Griffiths said: "This award is a recognition of the remarkable journey that The Morley Academy has been on over a number of years.
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Haagen-Dazs BRILLIANT Caption at the end! Image Source: Times of India
While reading history we often read "Indians and Dogs Not Allowed." After 62 years of so called independence, you can spot the above signboard in India, in South Delhi. 🙂 Now they are saying, its a wrong choice of words. From where they hire their advertising people? Or which ad agency came out with such brilliant caption? Are their copywriters imbecile? I fail to realize what does Haagen-Dazs mean by "International Passport"? Do we need passport to travel within India? Raj Thackeray till now has been unsuccessful. 🙂 I think all the countries existing on this plant issue passports to their citizens for international travels. To travel in your own country you don't need a "national passport?" But bright people who are responsible for preparing this campaign seem to be unaware of this simple fact.
Read for yourself, No Indian allowed here; Haagen-Dazs: Wrong choice of words
As there are no such things as 'national' passports — they are after all used only for international travel. it was apparent that 'international' was used as another word for 'foreign'. And since the booklet's only use, once the holder clears an airport immigration counter, is as a proof of nationality, the clear implication was that only foreigners would be allowed for the 'preview'. It was not, however, intended to be a case of reworking the old British sign, 'Dogs and Indians not allowed'.
Upon sustained queries to company officials about the intention of the campaign, it emerged that what Haagen-Dazs really wanted to convey was 'Now get a taste of abroad right here in India'. But by preferring several long words — that are liable to be misinterpreted — instead of short, clear ones, they ended up generating a lot of heat: something that ice-cream brands, in particular, should steer clear of, if they don't want their market to melt away, thanks to offended sensibilities. Especially, since it plans to open 30 to 40 outlets in the next few years.
Now Haagen-Dazs has come up with an explanation. We apologise for creating the misimpression: Haagen-Dazs
Clearing the controversy surrounding the offending poster, Mukherji says, "The poster in question was part of initial local store communication at a few locations within the same mall announcing the opening of the new Häagen-Dazs shop in the property. The message was intended to suggest that you can enjoy, for instance, a taste of the French Riviera without travelling to France – at Häagen-Dazs. Unfortunately the reference to the international passport holder on the poster may have led to a significant miscommunication. This was completely unintended and we apologie for creating the misimpression that may have hurt our sentiments as Indians."


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Online registration is now closed. You can still register on site at the cost of $110.00. There will be no option for "without lodging" on the day of.
What is Gameday?
Gameday is a men's conference held each year creating an atmosphere for men to encounter Jesus. The goal of Gameday is to encourage, equip, and empower men to embrace all God has for them. The sessions will be packed with some challenging messages from our returning guest speaker, Adam McCain. You and the men in your church do not want to miss out on this event! This year's theme is RISE!
We will have around 13 different tournaments to participate in; which will include everything from 3 on 3 basketball, corn hole, shooting, video games, paintball, and even our very own Gameday Mudder Run obstacle course, just to name a few! In addition, we will have activities for those who may not want to participate in the tournaments; including a motorcycle ride, zip line, ropes course, volleyball, and board games. We will also have side contests with prizes for those that may be eliminated from their tournament earlier than others. More detailed information is below. It is going to be our best yet!
Friday and Saturday – May 19th – 20th, 2017
Heartland Conference Retreat Center
3201 County Road 225
Marengo, OH 43334
Friday, May 19th, 2017
5:30-6:45pm ~ Check In & Tournament Sign Ups
7-9pm ~ Session 1
9-9:30pm ~ Campfire & Group Questions
9:30-10:30pm ~ Pizza (served from cafe)
9:30-11pm ~ Snack Shack Open-Final time to sign up for Tournaments
10:30 – 12am ~ Late Night Dodgeball (Pending)
Saturday, May 20th, 2017
7-8:45am ~ Breakfast
9-10:30am ~ Session 2
11am-2pm ~ Game On Tournaments/Activities (boxed lunches served)
12:30-2pm ~ Snack Shack Open
2:30pm-4pm ~ Session 3 & Game On Awards
4pm ~ Dismissal
Early Bird Registration (Feb. 1st – March 5th): $90-with lodging; $71-without lodging
General Registration (March 6th – May 5th): $100-with lodging; $81-without lodging
Student Registration (ages 13-17) $70-with lodging; $51-without lodging
On Site Registration (Day of May 19th-20th): $110-there will be no option for "without lodging" on day of
**Please bring your own bedding (sleeping bag or sheets/blanket), a pillow, towel/washcloth, and your toiletries. You may also want to bring rain gear just in case it is needed.
Below is a list of the Game On Tournaments that will be available at this year's Gameday Conference. You can click on the name of the tournament (in blue text) to download a copy of the rules and regulations. In addition, we will have activities available for those who may not want to participate in the tournaments or may be eliminated earlier than others. Please note that The Motorcycle Ride will take the place of a tournament so you cannot sign up for a tournament if you are participating in the Motorcycle Ride. We will also have side contests with prizes that you can jump into at any time once your activity/tournament is over. The side contest rules will be given on site. *You will only be able to sign up for one tournament. Men are encouraged to bring their own equipment.
Top Gun Handgun-You will need to bring your own equipment. Heartland does request that you keep your equipment in your vehicle until the tournament and to return your equipment to your vehicle when the tournament is over.
Top Gun Trap–PLEASE NOTE-THIS EVENT WILL COST $25 IN ADDITION TO YOUR REGISTRATION COST. Checks made payable to "Ohio Ministry Network" or cash will be collected at Gameday prior to this event. You will need to bring your own equipment. Heartland does request that you keep your equipment in your vehicle until the tournament and to return your equipment to your vehicle when the tournament is over.
Archery–You will need to bring your own equipment. Heartland does request that you keep your equipment in your vehicle until the tournament and to return your equipment to your vehicle when the tournament is over.
Motorcycle Ride-Please arrive to Heartland with a full tank Friday night. The bike/biker blessing will begin at the same time as tournaments. You will leave Heartland and head south on 61 eventually riding by the Hoover Reservoir and ending up at the Iron Pony Motorcycle store in Westerville. After a short stop at the Iron Pony the ride will continue north on the back roads along Alum Creek and arrive back at Heartland in time for the closing session.
Zip Line
Ropes Course
Pick Up Volleyball
Board Games
- Chip-hole in one
- Soccer-hole in one
- Corn Hole
- Disc Golf
- Basketball free throws
- Basketball 3 pointers
- Chinese Ping Pong
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Empowering deserving military families with educational support and opportunities.
The new irons look great, I am currently playing the AP2s and they are a great iron, looks like they made a few cosmetic changes on the new version.
Went to take some swings with the new AP2 and discovered the new Titleist CB irons. What a pure feel and great look from the setup. There is a new leader in the club house with this iron.


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SEOUL, May 24 (Reuters) - South Korea's SK Hynix Inc said on Wednesday it has decided to spin off its chip foundry business into a separate company.
SK Hynix, the world's No.2 memory chip maker behind Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, said the move will help the business - which makes non-memory products on behalf of clients without their own chip manufacturing facilities - strengthen its long-term competitiveness. It gave no further details.
The firm first said in April it was considering such a move. (Reporting by Se Young Lee)


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Just in time for Thanksgiving, Better Place, the visionary company that promises to change our dependency on oil, secured a $1Bil funding from the Bay Area's mayors on November 20th, the Marcury News reports. The funding will go toward establishing the charging and battery-swapping infrastructure for electric cars by 2012.
This makes the Bay Area the first US region to deploy the off-oil plan. Other countries already committed to the plan include Israel, Denmark and Australia.
The impact on, and synergies with, Tesla motors and other electric car manufactures is yet to be seen. For now, Better Place continues to make headway and is my pick for a company that's changing the world. You can read more and watch a video here.


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Anyway these are things I've either used up or they have gone off and gone a bit whiffy in other words the use by date has gone well past.
So would I repurchase or not any of these items??
Elemis: I really like their products and infact love most of their things, the tri enzyme range is very very good for keeping on top of skin and getting rid
of those unwanted layers. Is probably not ideal for ultra sensitive skin. As much as I liked it I don't think I would repurchase as it didn't do wonders for me.
Chanel: the hydra beauty range smells lovely, but the hydra beauty serum did leave my skin feeling a bit tingly, there's quite a bit of alcohol in this, I much preferred the Hydra Beauty Creme I thought that was lovely refreshing moisturising and light.
Burt's Bees: coconut foot cream is really nice smells nice, not overly strong or incidentally coconuty either, it has a very oily texture and quite thick so does take a while to soak into the feet, I know feet are gross, but if you rub this in and put a pair of socks on, your feet will soften up.
Liz Earle: Superskin hand serum, smells very earthy as most of Liz's products do, as a serum is very light and soaks in quickly, after a long period of use couldn't see any drastic improvement in my hands, although it's a pleasant product.
Elemis: tri Enzyme facial wash, this wash is in conjunction with the tri enzyme system, I did like the face wash, used regularly left my face feeling squeaky clean and refreshed and brighter, I didn't feel like I needed to exfoliate after this as the wash did that alone.
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Drummer Chris Adler Clarifies Lamb of God + Megadeth Priority
While Chris Adler is drumming for Megadeth, he states that Lamb of God still comes first.
While Chris Adler is drumming for Megadeth, he states that Lamb of God still comes first.
Look for guest turns from Dillinger Escape Plan's Greg Puciato and Deftones' Chino Moreno on Lamb of God's 'VII: Sturm und Drang' disc.
"512" references the cell number Lamb of God vocalist Randy Blythe found himself in after his 2012 Czech Republic arrest.
After some very effective teasing, we can now report VII: Sturm Und Drang will see a worldwide release in July.
Lamb of God have started their own Instagram account and used the first post to tease their seventh album under the Lamb of God moniker.
The Lamb of God frontman found the time to create and unveil two very different sounding tracks.
The concertgoer was allegedly trampled by the crowd in the standing-room section of the venue, causing fractures to the spine which required surgery.
Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe has finished the first draft of his upcoming book, 'Dark Days.'
Lamb of God drummer Chris Adler is now clarifying that it is not him playing drums on Slipknot's new song 'The Negative One.'
Lamb of God vocalist Randy Blythe took to his Instagram page, where he memorialized Tommy Ramone, going as far as to declare, "No Ramones = no lamb of god."
After spending a couple of years in a Czech Republic prison, Lamb of God's Randy Blythe must have been itching to get on stage again. At a recent Hellyeah show in Wilmington, NC, Blythe hopped on stage to join the band in their show closer "Hell Yeah"...
'Project Rogue - Titans' is a new crowd-funded collective that will feature Rogue Records America artists teaming up with 15 metal musicians, including some pretty big names...


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The Kings Wardrobe Serviced Apartments by BridgeStreet features concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry services, and express check-out. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This London apartment also offers a safe deposit box at the front desk and an elevator (lift). Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.
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Abruptly terminated w/o proper time to reply. What action can I take?
I have been illegally terminated by my company abruptly without giving me enough time to reply to a 'scrutiny of travel bills' letter issued to me on 15 Jan 2014. I was working as a GM Land and Legal at a reputed organization since April 2011.
They had a mandatory 'Own your car' scheme which was not told to me when I joined and started deducting Rs. 25,000 per month from April 2013 despite me not buying a car under the scheme. I wrote to the management against the scheme on 15 Jan and on 18 Jan I get a letter from the HR for 'scrutiny of travel bills – 5 fraud bills WEF Nov 2011' and they give me 30min to reply.
When I did not reply, they abruptly terminated me on 29 Jan. What should I do now?
As you have stated it is evident that your services were terminated abruptly without any real cause and a 30 minutes notice to file a reply was given to you, you have a strong prima facie case against the company for illegal termination. You have to file a civil suit against the company for damages and compensation. You have the following points in your favour:
i. Breach of contract: No notice was given to you before terminating your services. And the notice which was given was a mere formality which contained information regarding fraud bills generated by the Company. You need to see your contract with the company as to the time period stipulated for giving the notice of termination.
ii. Violation of Principles of Natural Justice: You were given false and frivolous reasons for termination and further you were not given a fair hearing before terminating your services.
iii. Mental harassment and torture at workplace: You were unnecessarily charged for fuel for a scheme which you never availed.
iv. Arbitrary and unreasonable action by the Company: This includes deduction of Rs. 25000 from your salary plus your abrupt termination.
These are very strong grounds to make a claim against the company for damages and compensation. You may initiate the proceedings by sending across a Legal Notice to the company followed by filing a Civil recovery suit in case the Legal Notice does not get you the desired relief.
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Service Composition is an essential part of Service
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 embedded into the Quality of Service (QoS). These non-functional
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 on exploiting and combining absolute performance values for
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 In this paper, we investigate the use of Rank Aggregation
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What steamy summer read do we have set for July? We're due for an BBC Eighth Doctor novel, and it's going to be Legacy of the Daleks by John Peel (ISBN: 0-563-40574-0), entry #10 in the Eighth Doctor series. It features the return of Susan, the Daleks (duh!), and a certain other character from the television series who I shan't mention (spoilers!). From the back cover:
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about kakum national park
The Museums and Monuments Board of the Republic of Ghana has proposed that UNESCO declare the park a natural World Heritage Site under criteria vii and x. The submission made in 2000 is listed under the tentative List of World Heritage Sites. Your Comments Are Welcome! |
The Kakum National Park has been established in 1932 and used for the last fifty years for thee extraction of timber. (Read also below more)
Officially opened the park in 1994. USAID/Ghana provides institutional support to the Ghana Heritage Conservation Trust to ensure the sustainability of Kakum National Park.
The Visitor Centre facilities are:
A Rainforest Café; support for local farmers through the purchase of fresh produce while providing a relaxing location for visitors to enjoy a fine meal and refreshing drinks.
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The Afafranto Campsite
This camp site is located 200 meters from the Kakum Visitors Centre. The Afafranto camp site is ideally positioned for visitors wanting an easily accessible forest camping experience.
Visitors who want to visit this site must bring along their own tents, mosquito nets, sleeping pads and/or cots for use at the camp site. It will soon be possible to rent them from the Visitor Centre.
Visitors who want to visit this site must bring along their own tents, mosquito nets, sleeping pads and/or cots for use at the camp site. It will soon be possible to rent them from the Visitor Centre.
Sun bird Trail
Visitors with a special interest in birds now have a new trail. The departure times for bird watching can be specified when making a booking for the trails and guides.
In 1931, the area drained by the headwater catchment of the Kakum River was declared a forest reserve and managed by the Forestry Division. During this period, logging operations were prevalent, particularly of the mahogany (Khaya ivorensis) tree species. The logging operations continued till 1989 when the management of the reserve was transferred to the Wildlife Department. In 1992, the Wildlife Department gazetted Kakum to be a park under the Wildlife Reserves Regulations (Ll 1525) as the Kakum Conservation Area including the Assin Attandanso Forest Reserve. After a survey of the faunal richness of the conservation area, it was split into the Kakum National Park and the Assin Attandanso Forest Reserve during the same year. The split was justified with the argument that Cape Coast and 33 other towns and villages continue to need timber from the forest and potable water provided by the Kakum River.
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The Kakum National Park Visitor Centre (KNPVC), managed by Ghana Heritage Conservation Trust (GHCT) built with funding from USAID and technical support by Conservation International (Cl) is located on a 512-acre land adjacent to the Kakum National Park.
Kakum Nationapark
Der Kakum National Park ist ein 375 Quadratkilometer grosser Naturpark, gebilded zum Schutz und der Erhaltung einer der lezten Raegenwaelder mit diesem Wildbestand, in Ghana.
350m long and up to 30 m hoch gelegen, im Regenwald.
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A New Way of Playing Japanese and English Games Side-By-Side
Let's take a close look at how this experimental stream magic works!
Zero Wing Had 32 Weird Secret Endings in Japan
The infamous "All Your Base" game was hiding something even crazier all this time!
What Do These Weird Lines in Goonies II Say in Japanese?
This 8-bit classic had some interesting text, some of which was lost in translation. Let's take a look at some of it!
A Look at Untranslated Text in Video Game Localizations
Forgetting to translate text is a basic pitfall of game localization - here's why, along with some famous examples!
How is the Metal Gear Name Explained in Japanese?
A scene in Metal Gear Solid 3 explains the meaning of the iconic name, but does it make more sense in Japanese?
Does Japanese Pokémon Reference Stand By Me?
This classic American movie is mentioned in early Pokémon game localizations... but what was it originally in Japanese?
The Latest Zelda Game is Such Doge
A localized meme attacks! What does the original Japanese text say?
The Legend of the Mysterious Letter W
The letter W has magical properties in Japan, and you've probably already seen them in action without knowing it!
Is That Written in Chinese or Japanese?
If you don't know Chinese or Japanese, here are some easy tips to tell the difference between them!
What are Grilled Mormons Doing in Takeshi's Challenge?
Why is this Japanese game trying to cook religious people? Does anything in this game make sense at all?
Does Japanese Final Fantasy X Feature the Macarena?
Wait, what? Tidus knows about Earth music from the 1990s? What did he say in the Japanese version of Final Fantasy X?
What Does Japan Think of Little Mac in Smash Bros.?
Japanese gamers never quite latched onto Punch-Out the way that overseas gamers did... so what was the response to Little Mac's Smash Bros. announcement?
Is This Character in Pokémon X/Y Transgender?
Pokémon localizations seem to be filled with interesting changes concerning gender roles and cultural values! Here's another one!
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Recently I received Matthew Paul Turners new book " Hear No Evil" and was up for reviewing. After looking at my schedule I realized I could not have had it done by this week. In steps my eager sister. She is a huge reader, and will read anything I give her. I decided to let her tackle this MPT and see what she thought. Here is her review.
You can find my sisters blog here @ www.scarletcordministries.wordpress.com (she is working with prostitutes in Nicaragua). If you liked the review, leave her some comment love below.
I just finished up the book Hear No Evil by Matthew Paul Turner. Turner really talks about his journey through life as a baptist musician. He talked about struggles we all face in life and how we face the world in our own unique way. He explored some Baptist views on music compared to other views and that we should all decide for ourselves what kind of music is appropriate and inappropriate. For instance I may be perfectly fine with rockin out to Lady Gaga and others may see that as a sin for me to support her music by listening.
Music is such a big part of society though. We describe how we feel and what has been going on in our life. Basically, they are poems that have a catchy beat. We express struggles, triumphs, and desires. Turner relates us listening to music like seeing people objectively. For example if we listen to a new song and have no idea who the artist is we are able to see a personality that no one has seen before. We can not judge what they look like or choices they have made in life. This is what makes music so awesome.
We all have a song that describes our life perfectly the trick is to find it no matter who sings it or what it truly means. This song is something that no one may know about us and is like an outlet for us to relate to and connect with others.
We see many ignorant people reject artist because of their lifestyle or what we don't agree with but the trick is for us to block out our bias and become objective. Listen to the song and connect.
*Kamrie Reed
You can purchase the book here on Random House Publishing
*This book was provided for review by the WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group.


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I'm sitting at Austin airport heading home after a manic week at SXSW. I was there for a sniff of Interactive, then the whole music/beer experience. It was really quite incredible. I was there to do the Nonclassical Showcase, which I co-hosted with Steve Snowden (composer, gent and co-founder of Fast Forward Austin), and we had a really fun lineup - percussion, a sax quartet, a percussion trio, me, solo bass..it was pretty wild. We also had a really receptive audience, who completely proved that the only classical panel ("We used to call it Classical...") in the afternoon was basically pointless: everyone there got that this wasn't Mozart, but were still comfortable being in the room for a few hours, listening to some great/weird/loud/quiet music. It was absolutely ideal! There were people clapping in the 'wrong' place and just getting carried away with it all. Isn't this exactly what it's all about? People getting into music they didn't know before? Discovering something new and finding it refreshing? From where I was sitting, that's what we managed to do - and I'm thrilled to have been a part of it.
I'm hurtling back to London now to prepare for The Big Unveiling of goPlay. I'm stupendously excited by this - as I've mentioned before, it's probably best summed up as music controlling music, no buttons and no wires: an attempt to really approach 21st century chamber music. It's all very cool. Come along on Friday if you're in London and curious..
Then then then... scooting to Glasgow on Saturday to do this Bang on a Can / Scottish Music Centre Composition Marathon thing, which looks like it'll be interesting! I've had to learn pieces quickly before, but never had them written on a deadline and learned fast... Will no doubt report back on that afterward.
It's also full steam ahead with The Listening Machine, my collaboration with Dan Jones and the Britten Sinfonia. Really, it's an unholy amount of work but from the tests we've been playing around with over the last couple of days... it's really exciting and will be launched properly on May 1st on The Space as a digital installation / live soundtrack. Seriously. A lot of work.
I'm looking forward to April - although there's no travel, which I <3, there's no travel, which is tiring! So it's one part yay, one part boo. It's a nice problem to have, I suppose...!


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Connecticut craft beer enthusiast know Ben Braddock to be a respected Siebel trained brewer with years of experience creating delicious beer at local landmarks like Thomas Hooker and currently Willimantic Brewing.
What they may not know is that Braddock is working to take his passion and experience and put it to work for himself by developing what will eventually be Hog River Brewing Company.
The brewery and tap room will eventually open its doors in the Hartford area and will feature a lineup of 16 constantly rotating draft lines, 8 house beers and 8 guest beers.
House beers will cover all style guidelines, ranging from session beers to strong beers and everything in between, said Braddock.
"I'll also be producing a selection of barrel aged beers that include Sours and unique blends," said Braddock. "We'll also have a limited selection of locally sourced drinks for those who are seeking an alternative to craft beer."
The brewery will not have a kitchen, but will partner with area food trucks and will encourage patrons to bring in their own food to enjoy in the tap room. The tap room will also offer their own bread and soft pretzels made with spent grain from the brew house, along with treats like barrel aged pickles and other locally sourced snacks.
"We're very community driven and have a lot of great ideas to give back to Hartford. We are very passionate about the city and all of the exciting things going on here," said Braddock. "We feel that the city needs new blood and new ideas, and this is where our brewery comes in."
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Monday Night Raw Results, Oct. 17: The Top 5 Questions Going ForwardOctober 18, 2011
Monday Night Raw Results, Oct. 17: The Top 5 Questions Going Forward
On last night's Monday Night Raw we were treated to vanishing storylines, Triple H being deported and a main event involving two announcers.
We were also given more questions than answers, as usual. In what is becoming a weekly segment for me, I wish to explore a few questions that I came up with while watching Raw.
Is Mason Ryan Being Pushed Too Quickly?
I was surprised to see Zack Ryder on Monday Night Raw, let alone winning a match against Jack Swagger. For a second I thought WWE Creative remembered they were building a feud between Dolph Ziggler and Ryder just a few weeks ago. Suddenly as Ryder was about to get a serious beating, Mason Ryan came down to save the day.
It hit me; Ryder's win was only a setup for Mason Ryan to come down and be involved. The real story was Ryan versus Ziggler.
The United States Champion, Dolph Ziggler, was barely able to mount an offensive against the monstrous Mason Ryan. The match solidified that the WWE is pushing Ryan, not Zack Ryder. Michael Cole even suggested that Ryan should be the No. 1 contender for the U.S. title.
Zack Ryder had two consecutive victories over Ziggler and then vanished. Where was his title shot?
Mason Ryan is the typical WWE model of recent years: great body, power moves and horrific mic skills. His body is actually unnatural in how freakishly muscular he is. I admit that some of his moves have been impressive, but I have also seen times where he begins to rely on being the bigger competitor. He has little personality and fans cannot relate to him.
The WWE will continue to push the big man where he will eventually win the United States title. After holding the title for a while he will lose somehow and be catapulted into the WWE or World championship picture. I am willing to bet that he will bypass many wrestlers who have worked hard to be considered main event talent within the next few months.
What Happened to the New Vicki Guerrero Stable?
We did not see any evidence of a new stable being born on the latest episode of Monday Night Raw. Many had speculated that Vicki Guerrero would be creating a new stable involving Christian, Cody Rhodes, Dolph Ziggler and Jack Swagger. That idea can officially be squashed.
Perhaps we jumped the gun in thinking a new stable was on the way. Now it just seems like it was a collection of heels working together to bring down Triple H. Instead of a new stable, we get a storyline that has completely vanished.
The push of Swagger and Ziggler continues, but the hope of a new heel stable is gone. All of the heels have seemed to go their different ways.
Why Are the "Awesome Truth" Fighting CM Punk and Triple H?
Honestly, why is this feud even happening?
Let me try to recap how we got to this point. Triple H was feuding with CM Punk. The Miz and R-Truth beat up a bunch of referees and then justified the attacks because they thought Triple H was somehow holding them back. So the "Awesome Truth" inexplicably jump both Punk and Triple H during their match, causing Triple H to fire them. Triple H loses power over Raw and the Miz and R-Truth get reinstated.
Never mind that CM Punk was feuding with Triple H originally or that Kevin Nash was involved in the feud or that the referees were attacked by the Miz and R-Truth and NOT Triple H. Let's just ignore those facts.
This whole feud feels forced and I do not see what a win or loss does for any of these men. CM Punk in particular feels like he is being thrown around WWE storylines and matches for no apparent reason anymore. I just do not see the direction of this feud.
As wrestling fans, are we just supposed to forget all the details of this storyline prior to last Monday night's episode of Raw?
CM Punk, now the leading merchandise seller, is involved in a feud that feels very mid-cardish. The WWE and Punk both worked so hard to separate him from the pack, and now he is being thrown into a silly feud where he is teaming with Triple H. If the WWE does not get CM Punk involved in the WWE title picture permanently then I believe his popularity will wane.
Why Is the WWE Pushing That Del Rio Has Never Beaten Cena One-on-One?
Who has beaten John Cena cleanly in a one-on-one match lately?
I'm not sure if I feel insulted or sad that the WWE must remind me that John Cena has never lost to Alberto Del Rio in a singles match. They brought up this tidbit about twenty times during the main event on Monday Night Raw.
The motivation of why they are bringing this fact up now is what bothers me. John Cena already comes across as "Super Man" to most wrestling fans. Is it really necessary to remind us that the current WWE Champion is one of the weakest looking champions of the last decade?
Sometimes I even question why WWE Creative has Alberto Del Rio as the champion. All they have done is convince me that he does not deserve it. The feud between Del Rio and Cena has become so laughable that even John Cena recognizes that Del Rio cannot beat him.
With this is mind it obviously means John Cena will be losing on Sunday. The WWE wants us to believe Cena is incapable of losing to Del Rio, so that suggests Del Rio will win. With the Rock storyline quickly approaching, John Cena will need to lose on Sunday so he can shift his attention towards his Wrestlemania opponent.
Why Are Announcers Involved Matches?
2011 has been the year of annoying storylines and feuds involving announcers.
The Michael Cole-Jim Ross feud has become tiresome as of late. Its one thing for announcers to bicker, see Vince McMahon and Jerry Lawler, but it's another thing when the bickering overshadows the action in the ring. In this case the bickering actually created the action in the ring.
The main event on Monday Night Raw found Jim Ross teaming up with John Cena as they took on Michael Cole and Alberto Del Rio. Does anyone really care about Cole and Ross's feud?
An announcer's job is to announce, not be in main event action. No one wants to see Jim Ross, at age 60, throwing hay-makers. I love Jim Ross, but the man almost feels irrelevant. Either make him a full time announcer or get him out of the picture. I am tired of Ross, Cole and Jerry Lawler being shoved down my throat.
Maybe the real problem is that this whole announcing set up has become stale. Jim Ross was a fantastic announcer, but that does not come through when Cole is doing play-by-play AND constantly insulting Ross's accent. What does Jim Ross add at this stage?
Michael Cole went from a Todd Pettengill wannabe to a monster heel announcer. I have written many times that if you are doing the play-by-play then you should be fairly unbiased. It is the color commentator's job to add biased opinion. Michael Cole goes over the line far too much in his current role.
Last you have Jerry Lawler who can only talk about how everyone should respect John Cena. Lawler was a great heel color man, but he is just annoying as a face. I'm tired of Lawler being pushed as something greater than he currently is.
The feuds and storylines need to end for all commentators in current roles. It has become distracting to have so much anxiety and discontent at the announcer's table. If you want Michael Cole to get heat, then make him a manager. If you want Jim Ross as a full time announcer, then do it and stop putting him in matches.
WWE Creative I beg you to let them just do their jobs. Put the focus back on the WWE Championship, not commentators fighting one another.
As always thank you for reading. What questions came out of Raw for you? Make sure you list them in the comment section below. Also, follow me on Twitter @ClassicJoeyMac.


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All 92 movie Reviews
The SuperHero Collab
Rated 4 / 5 stars
Great collab!
I really hate reviewing collabs but I said I would so here goes. Superheroes are awesome and this is the first good collob I've seen in a long time. Since the Pirate collab I believe, maybe I only liked that because it had flogging molly in in.
Graphically it was pretty fair, it's difficult to rate collabs in terms of animation and graphics because there is such a wide variety throughout. There were some particularly good ones like the Gambit one and the Superman one. Those both looked good and we're animated extremely smoothly in my opinion.
Overall it was above average in the presentation department, which is great because a lot of collabs have more shit looking parts than good looking ones. But even some of the terrible looking bits had great punch lines.
The music, sound effects and voice acting is really where this collab finds its feet. All of the voice acting was brilliant to listen to, interesting voices all around and I commend all the voice actors. Sound effects were vibrant and clear and well timed, nothing else you can really say about them.
The music was awesome, especially the "I Need A Hero" Song, all time fucking classic in my books.
Overall it was a pretty great collab, it had its faults such as the inbetween animation being loud and frequent, and towards the end... annoying as hell. But overall it was a great watch. Well done guys.
Thanks for reviewing even tough you said you hate reviewing ^_^
You can credit ForNoReason and Ughanation mostly for that voice acting.
And Doctormario's wife :P
The 3 Second Collab
Rated 4 / 5 stars
Whale parts where by far the best. ;P
CD08 Frankenberry
Rated 5 / 5 stars
Great Art. Epic Loop. I love SBC. :)
I cant believe this has no reviews. :P
Frankenstiens clock!! :D
lol! Thanks!
Ode to Elevator Music
Rated 2 / 5 stars
Wierd Idea
Wow, this was short, and very very small, when i read the author comments i wasnt exactly sure what to expect, was it going to be a music video on elevator music? A humorous elevator skit. No. A message, Regret is the greatest burden any man can experience. That i do not believe. :P
Graphically it was very simple, just words flashing past on the screen, however you were very misleading in your colouring of the letters, by colouring the first letter of every word red i was lead to believe that the words spelt something, they didnt. I was disappointed by this. YOU LET ME DOWN.
The sound was nice, lovely music accompanied the flash, but listening to that for too long would probably make me want to gouge my own eyes out with rusty forks. So thank you for making the flash relatively short. :D
I like the relevance between the author comments and the flash, but there was actually more substance in the author comments than in the actual flash itself, i think you would of been better off putting "Regret is the greatest burden any man can experience." as the author comments, then making a flash going through the story you wrote out. I think that would of been better. But overall its not bad.
Graphics - 2
Animation - 0
Sound - 7
Thanks :)
Simplisity is my aim though :)
I do unusual things me thinks
A new clock!
Rated 4 / 5 stars
Happy Clockday
Okay, i am gonna vote 5 on this just for the simple fact its a clock day movie and i love the clock crew and thier many lolful shenanigans. A score of 3.55 is very good for this flash, as if it wasnt clock day when you submitted it i have a feeling that it would of gotten a much lower score. But it WAS Clockday so <3.
Graphically it was ok, not great, the backgrounds were pretty plain and the characters were too, and the scene with the weight of many many tons the weight looked a bit off, like it was at the wrong angle or something, oh well. The colours used were nice and bright which is good, but honestly for such a short flash you could of improved the look of it by so much, but procrastination and laziness can often control many a flash artist so dont worry about it. :D
The animation was actually very good, nice and smooth throughout the entire flash so you should be very happy with that, the sound was good too, nice and clear, good choice of sound effects too, but some music would of been nice. Nevermind though.
Overall it was alright, on a normal day its okay, on Clockday its fantastic, so i have to say well done and a Happy Clockday, and the sight of that preloader makes me tingle in my pants. ^_~
Thanks. Im glad u liked.
Forever Young
Rated 4 / 5 stars
Awesome, loved it. Gave me a good chuckle and it was quite surprising, you start watching it and you see the egg and you think instantly, he's gonna get broken, because its that predictable, but then he starts singing so you get absorbed by the singing, and you completely forget about whether something will happen, so you get suprised when he is suddenly snatched up. Good job on the punchline. :D
Graphically its good, for such a short flash it could be better, but i suppose it doesnt need to be, the preloader was nice, i like monkeys. And the backgrounds were fairly well detailed, with the simple egg. The mouth of the egg looked strange on him, but suited him somehow. So good work on that. I think the frying pan and the egg at the end could of been drawn better.
The animation was fairly smooth throughout the whole thing, didnt see any immediate problems with it so thats good. The sound was great, excellent song for the flash and it was very clear. Good quality. Overall on that it was great. :D
Overall the flash was good, funny, well drawn and animated, everything you want in a flash. I'm hoping to see more from you in the near future. Well done.
Best present ever
Rated 5 / 5 stars
This is a pefect piece of flash artistry, its got amazing story perfect graphics and excellent personality, this is one of the best pieces on Newgrounds to date and i wouldnt be surprised to see something of this quality on television or as a short at the beginning of a movie.
Overall the movie is great, excellent graphics, original style, fantastic sound and amazing story. oveerall its pretty much perfect. :D
The Pirate Collab
Rated 4.5 / 5 stars
This was a great collab, i enjoyed watching it, it was full of action, humour and much more. It had a great variation to all the parts in it so it didnt get boring. And i pretty much liked all the parts in it. A very well put together collab with some excellent flash artists in it. Well done.
Graphically it was superb, all the parts were drawn fantastically, with a huge variation in style, ranging from full on realistically drawn people, to cartoon pirates and even stick figures, the range gave a great and broad viewing experience. The backgrounds were all great and the colouring and shading was excellent. The menu was cool and originally designed too, with epic map animation. :P
The animation was great throughout, i couldnt find any fault in it whatsoever, whether it was a simple pirate strolling along, or a faced paced fight the animation ran smooth and seamless.
The sound was epic, completely amazing, the pirates of the carribbean theme was great for the menu, and the Flogging Molly - Salty Dog song was perfect for the collab, excellent sound effects too. The Audio was a perfect 10.
Overall it was a great collab, one of the best ive seen with a load of great parts in it, you should all be proud of it, and i love pirates so this was a huge enjoyment for me to watch. Well done and thank you for the pleasure. ;)
Graphics - 8
Audio - 10
Animation 9
[Review Request Club]
Thanks for the review! ^_^
This is one of the best review I've read! (: You're one of the first to say the menu was cool and I like your review skills, you talk about everything and give good comment. I'm happy you enjoyed the collab and yea, I am proud of it. :D
Please help me!
Rated 4.5 / 5 stars
This was nice, good little music video and ill defo recommend it for the music video collection on Newgrounds. As its good enough to be in there. I liked the song chosen, a classic. And i love the Beatles. :D
Graphically i thought it was great! I loved the simple style put to it, simple black and white line drawings on a plain white background gave it a simple yet sophisticated look and it did look great! Well done with that. The character looked cool too. :P
The animation was really smooth and consistant throughout the whole thing, so that was great, and the sound quality of the song was good too.
The only bad thing i thought was that the subtitles ran over and started again at the end of the song. Also why were the choices at the beginning in French?! :P
Overall though it was great! You have your own style which is very cool!
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Animation - 8
Sound - 10
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Rated 4.5 / 5 stars
This was a cool movie, Street Fighter falshes are some of my faves as its one of my fave fighting games, next to Marvel Vs Capcom, which you intergrated into this flash too. The story was good, i liked it, and by the end i was anticipating watching the second one. Good work.
Graphically it was good, great even. BUT. It could of been so much better. First off the sprites were good, alot looked good but some looked better than others, also i noticed that the Spiderman sprite was in black and white, while the rest were in colour. :)
The background on the first scene outside [Im gonna assume the acadamy] Looked a bit streched out, and didnt look great compared to the sprites. The backgrounds later on were fine though.
The animation was great and as you only have 6 flashes on Newgrounds thats a great achievement. The sprites moved solidly and very smoothly throughout the walking and fighting sequences. In the first scene though all the characters were moving at once, and it looked kinda wierd. Too many characters packed in there. :)
The sound was great, the music in the menu was cool and the mellow orchestral music throughout up to the fight scene was great, all the sound effects throughout were great too. Some of them sounded like they came straight out of the anime Naruto. :P
The voice acting was great too. :D
Overall it was great, one of the best street fighter flashes on here and id defo recommend you to keep going for as long as you can with this series as it seems to be great. Well done man!
Graphics - 8
Animation - 9
Sound - 9
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Thank You for the review...that Spiderman was just a simple pallete swap...everybody that you see in that scene will become intergal in the later scenes...I also have to thank Tom for hooking me up with an upload limit so now the epsiodes will be lengthy... I did wanna make a nod to my other flash movie with the Naruto sounds...um like I said before thanks and plz spread the word.


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Holby City star Edward MacLiam has revealed how his character Greg Douglas reacts when he catches Dan Hamilton in a compromising position next week.
Dan (Adam Astill) is about to receive a shock when his former flame Stephen Hopewell admits himself to the hospital. Soon after the pair have come face-to-face again, they share a brief kiss - which Greg witnesses.
The latest developments for Dan come just as he is busy planning his wedding to Chrissie (Tina Hobley) and their honeymoon.
MacLiam told What's On TV of the storyline: "[Stephen has] fractured his arm, so Dan treats him. When they're outside, Greg just happens to walk past - he's having a cigarette. He happens to see the two of them just kissing briefly - very briefly. Naturally, you read into that and you wonder what's going on.
"I think his suspicions have been aroused previously. [He doesn't] pursue him about it, but when they're having a coffee, he says, 'You really have to tell Chrissie about what's going on. You've just got to be open about it - that you are possibly gay'."
Discussing Dan's sexuality, MacLiam continued: "I think he's quite undecided about it, really. He would say [he's] confused - I've just got to relieve him from his confusion. He should really tell Chrissie what his status quo is."
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The state government department says it would be premature to give a breakdown of which suburbs and it's declined to reveal how many have already been sold.
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She says all proceeds from sales are invested back into public housing and more than $7 million will have been spent on capital maintenance and upgrading in the Illawarra this financial year.
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ST. FRANCIS, Wis. — Just over four years ago, general manager John Hammond and coach Scott Skiles arrived in Milwaukee, tasked with reinvigorating a franchise that had gone through three head coaches in a five-year span.
Success came quickly. In their second season, Hammond was named the NBA's Executive of the Year and Skiles led the team to 46 wins and a playoff berth.
Excitement for the Bucks hadn't been so high in Milwaukee since Ray Allen, Sam Cassell and Glenn Robinson led the team to the 2001 Eastern Conference finals. "Fear the Deer" was the rallying cry, and the future looked bright in April 2010.
Fast forward to present day and things have changed a bit. Skiles and Hammond, tied together since the beginning, are entering the final year of their contracts. There's a strong feeling that it's do or die for the duo — make the playoffs or it could be the end of both of their tenures with the team.
The fate of those two lies in the hands of guards Brandon Jennings and Monta Ellis, another pair with an uncertain future. After the season, Jennings will become a restricted free agent and Ellis can opt out of his contract.
As the Bucks enter 2012-13, if pressure is on many of the key ingredients in a franchise that needs a winner, the hard-driving Skiles doesn't notice.
"I really can't see it having any effect," Skiles said. "We've got multiple players in the last year of their deals. I played in the last year of my deal before as a player. I wouldn't be very genuine if I expected guys to perform on the floor in the last year of their deals and think somehow it's something that's going to affect me."
Skiles has zero concern that his players will approach anything differently because he's a "lame-duck" coach.
"I think it's a pretty significant slap in the face of the players when people assume players are going to lay down because a coach is in their last year (of his contract)," Skiles said. "You have a pretty low opinion of NBA players or sports teams if you think that. My opinion is much higher than that."
His players support him, but they also know what's at stake if they don't perform well.
"I think it's kind of something that's out there in the NBA, talking about lame-duck coaches, but it doesn't really strike me with this group or him as a person or as a coach," said veteran small forward Mike Dunleavy, who is also in the final year of his contract. "We're going to play hard. Guys have a ton of respect for him. There's other situations where guys have a lack of respect for the coach, and that's certainly not the case here."
When asked about playing for Skiles, Ellis said, "I love to play for Scott Skiles. Love it."
On the executive side, Hammond has done a tremendous job shedding the Bucks of the onerous contracts he inherited. But since he won Executive of the Year, the team is a combined 66-82 in two seasons. He admitted that the bar hasn't been as high as it is this season since immediately after the playoff berth. Despite that, Hammond isn't changing how he approaches the job.
"If it changes your approach to the job, shame on you and you shouldn't be doing this," Hammond said.
The players understand they share in the responsibility to bring Milwaukee back to the postseason. Five of them are entering the final year of their contracts or have the ability to opt out of their current deals.
"This organization has always had pressure to win," forward Luc Richard Mbah a Moute said. "It's an organization that's been wanting to win and trying everything it can to win. There's always kind of been that pressure of winning, but I think over the last few years, we all know, it hasn't been a winning atmosphere here. We didn't make the playoffs, and we want to change that."
How will that happen? In 2009-10, their last playoff season, the Bucks allowed the seventh-fewest points per game in the NBA but were 23rd in points per game. By last season, the script had flipped. Milwaukee was the fifth-best offensive team but 22nd defensively.
Skiles, who always has preached defense first, wants to find a happy medium.
"We want to be up in the top 10, maybe even the top five, defensive teams," he said. "If you're a perennial 55-game winning team, you have home-court every year, you're knocking on the door, and you come in and say our goal is to win the title – I think that's realistic. We want to be in a position where we can be one of those teams who say that going into the season. In order to do that, we have to statistically get better, and there's no reason we can't. We can get better defensively."
During the offseason, Hammond improved the frontcourt's ability to defend the lane, but now the pressure is on Jennings and Ellis to prove that two offensive-minded small guards won't hold back the Bucks defensively.
"It's pressure, but it's good pressure," Jennings said. "I think it's going to bring out the best in all of us, the fact that everybody is on their last deal. Our mindset is not about, 'Let's try to get to the playoffs.' It's, 'We need to do it and we need to do it now.'
"We just have to believe it. It doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. All that matters is what the 15 guys and the coaches and the franchise, just basically how we feel."
2012-13 is a critical year. If expectations aren't met, a shakeup is likely.
All parties involved know what's at stake. They are ready to prove this year's team is different and that the franchise is heading to head in the right direction.
But there are still doubters in Milwaukee and throughout the league.
To those people Jennings had a simple response.
"Bring it on."
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What is K-2 spice?
K-2 Spice, often referred to as "synthetic cannabinoids," "synthetic marijuana," or "fake weed" is a type of drug made to simulate the effects of marijuana. However, because it's chemical composition may contain chemicals which are harmful, and sometimes deadly, its effects may be very different from marijuana, and frequently more intense and addictive.
Synthetic cannabinoids are a member of the new psychoactive substances (NPS) group of drugs. They are unregulated psychoactive drugs with the goal of emulating the effects of illegal drugs.
What's it made of?
Spice is made partly from dried and shredded plants or herbs and partly from synthetic chemicals. In some cases, herbs sprayed with at least one designer chemical from the cannabinoid family. One of the significant challenges with the drug is that there is not one compound or mixture that is K2, Spice, or any other of its various names. There are innumerable variations and formulas making it challenging to not only identify but also treat. Spice is highly variable, and you may never be entirely clear on what is in the compound you are taking, making it potentially dangerous or toxic.
Synthetic cannabinoids often contain the words "not for human consumption" on their labeling although that is what the manufacturer precisely intends. Label also often use the word "natural" to describe their product. While the plant or herbal material is in fact natural, nothing else is. The mind-altering chemicals that are sprayed onto or are saturated into the natural material have been proven to be synthetic, and not at all natural.
Other names
Clinical language commonly uses the terms synthetic cannabinoids and synthetic marijuana to refer to Spice, but those names aren't used by those buying, selling, or using the drug. K2 Spice and synthetic marijuana blends are marketed under a wide variety street names including:
- Black Mamba
- Blaze
- Bliss
- Bombay Blue
- Fake Weed
- Genie
- Joker
- Kronic
- Legal Cannabis
- Marinol
- Mary Mack
- Moon Rocks
- Myrrh
- Red X dawn
- Solar flare
- Skunk
- Spice
- Yucatan fire
- Zohai
- 2k11
Spice continues to evolve, and 51 new synthetic cannabinoids were recognized in 2012, with more popping up every day, as reported by the Office of the National Drug Control Policy.
Use and abuse
K2/Spice is often sold in attention grabbing packaging and sold under a variety of catchy names. It may be passed off as "natural" or disguised as incense. Like marijuana, Spice is typically smoked and thought to give users feelings that mimic THC's mind-altering effects on the brain and body. However, it may also be smoked as vape from an e-cigarette, burned as incense, or brewed as tea. Abuse of K2 is often extreme because of the intensity of it's effects. Users find tolerance builds up and more is needed to get the same high.
Teen abuse
K2/Spice and other forms of synthetic marijuana seem to be most popular among high school students, particularly males, as many may be under the false impression that it is less dangerous to use and more "natural" than other drugs. Up until March of 2011, users could buy synthetic marijuana easily over the counter. The Monitoring the Future Study (MTF) of 2011 reported that 11.4 percent of 12th graders had used synthetic marijuana that year, making synthetic marijuana the second most abused illicit drug by 12th graders behind only marijuana itself.
These statistics are troubling, but to be clear, use of K2/Spice (or any of it's other varying names) is also used by adults.
What are the risks of K2/spice abuse?
Deaths from K2 tripled in 2015. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) caught on to the dangers of Spice and synthetic marijuana abuse, and in 2011, several of the chemicals used to make these drugs were temporarily classified as Schedule I controlled substances under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), meaning that they are now illegal to buy, sell, and possess. Of course, illegal manufacturers, many in China and other countries, found ways around this and created new synthetic chemicals that were not as heavily regulated. In 2012, President Obama enacted the Synthetic Drug Abuse Prevention Act into law, which permanently classified most of the synthetic chemicals used to make Spice into Schedule I controlled substances. Forty-three states have followed suit, attempting to control these synthetic substances at the state level.
While there isn't much scientific research on how Spice and other synthetic cannabinoids affect the brain exactly, Spice is thought to act on the same receptors that the psychoactive chemical in marijuana, THC, interacts with, creating feelings of euphoria, relaxation, and distorted perceptions. Spice can be extremely unpredictable, however, and users may experience vivid hallucinations, paranoia, and anxiety instead. Potency levels may be hard to measure as each compound is different, and each person's genetic makeup, drug history, and amount and method of abuse may change the drug's effects from person to person or even use to use.
Recent research seems to indicate the synthetic marijuana may be a full agonist as opposed to a partial agonist like THC, meaning that it fills the entire CB1 receptor in the brain, creating stronger and more intense reactions. Additionally, Forbes reports that synthetic marijuana may be over 100 times more potent than THC, meaning even low amounts of the drug may result in toxic levels in the body.
Spice abuse was related to 11,406 emergency department visits in 2010, as reported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). It has been potentially linked to at least three overdose fatalities in Colorado, which are still under investigation, as published by CNN. Several other overdose fatalities are thought to be related to Spice, although the deaths of these teenagers may as of yet be officially undetermined, according to the New York Daily News and Today.
How addictive is K2 spice?
Chronic abusers of K2/Spice may become addicted both physically and psychologically to the drug and its effects. Addiction is a chronic and relapsing brain disease characterized by compulsive drug-seeking behavior, tolerance to the drug, and withdrawal symptoms when the drug is removed. Someone who spends most of their time determining how to obtain Spice, using it, or recovering from its effects is likely addicted.
Reward pathways in the brain are altered with substance abuse, making chronic users feel the need to continue to use in order to feel normal. A tolerance develops in chronic abusers, wherein more of the substance is needed each time in order to get "high." Increasing dosage can have dangerous consequences as it not only raises the risks of suffering from an overdose, but it also increases the odds of developing a dependence on the drug. The brain will begin to rely on Spice and becomes dependent on its presence.
Signs of a spice abuse and addiction
The short-term effects of K2/Spice use include, but are not limited to:
- Aggression
- Agitation
- Confusion
- Dry Mouth
- Euphoria
- Heart attack
- Hallucinations
- Increased Anxiety
- Kidney Damage
- Loss of Control
- Numbness
- Paranoia
- Permanent Brain Damage
- Psychotic Episodes
- Rapid Heart Rate
- Red Eyes
- Seizures
- Stroke
- Sweating Heavily
- Tremors
- Vomiting
Which signs of K2/Spice use are observed varies greatly. Reasons for the variance include the chemistry of the individual as well as the chemistry of the synthetic cannabinoid they have taken. As use becomes more frequent the number of side effects a user exhibits increases, as does the most frequency of the most serious side effects. Psychotic episodes and hallucinations are pronounced in frequent users. Habitual users are also at risk of coma. The long-term effects of K2/Spice abuse are unknown.
K2/spice withdrawal
Drug cravings are both physical and emotional in nature, and withdrawal symptoms can be uncomfortable. K2/Spice withdrawal symptoms may include nausea, headache, trouble sleeping, loss of appetite, sweating, psychotic episodes, depression, suicidal thoughts, loss of motivation, and disinterest in consequences from continued abuse of synthetic cannabinoids.
While the thought of the pain of withdrawal may seem unfathomable, the effects of synthetic cannabinoids are far more dangerous.
Long term side effects
The long-term effects of K2 Spice use are unknown.
Treatment and therapy options
If you, or someone you love, have tried to stop using K2/Spice unsuccessfully, or its use interferes with daily life, it may be time to seek professional assistance. Withdrawal symptoms can be managed with medications during medical detox, which is undergone in a safe and secure environment with 24-hour medical care available. Physical stabilization is the first goal in substance abuse treatment, and specialized facilities can make this process much smoother.
Once physically stable, the emotional components involved in addiction can be identified and resolved. Addiction is a brain disease requiring specialized care much in the way other diseases do. Determining what led to the initial abuse of Spice is a great starting point in learning how to cope and manage these stressors or life events in the future. Psychotherapies, including cognitive behavioral therapy, raise self-esteem and help to turn negative thought processes into more positive ones.
The Recovery Village provides a full continuum of care, offering different levels of treatment to promote a successful recovery. All aspects of mind, body, and soul are explored as balance is restored to each patient's life.
Getting help for K2 spice addiction
At The Recovery Village, we're dedicated to helping you overcome Spice addiction, not just so you can lead a drug-free life, but so you can create the life you really want. Contact an admissions coordinator for a detailed and free assessment. We are here 24/7 to take your call.


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Rentacenter dosen't care about their customers loyalty and are unwilling to help a person out!!In trying to get an extension on my payment I had to repeat my story 10 different times to 10 different people because no one knew what the other was doing including management.
A message was left on my phone and relayed so fast it was unintelligable. They say they want your business and even after you've been a good loyal customer for over a year refuse to work with you in hard times. Come on people, everyone needs help sometime! After I paid off my washer I swore I would not go back.
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Handover is the key enabling option to guarantee seamless mobility within any wireless communication system, where the inter-systems handover option has recently acquired large importance, both in the research and commercial fields. The motivation behind the vertical handover can be either based on the user demands to achieve larger data rates or lower service delays, but also it can be operator-based to balance the system load or to increase the system coverage. This paper presents a hybrid technique for vertical handover where both the operator satisfaction and the user satisfaction are concerned whenever a vertical handover is to be accomplished.
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