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Global Adolescent Health--A Trans-disciplinary Perspective
Global Adolescent Health—A Trans-disciplinary Perspective is led by Colette Auerswald (School of Public Health), Ndola Prata (School of Public Health), Jane Maulden (Goldman School of Public Policy), and Eric Stover (Berkeley School of Law & Human Rights Center). Although morbidity and mortality in childhood formerly exceeded that in adolescence, these have now reversed themselves, due to strong gains in childhood health and neglect of the needs of adolescence necessary to maintain those childhood gains. Adolescent health is not only determined by well-documented factors at the individual level, such as behavior, and proximal factors, such as family, school and peers, but also by as yet less well-delineated structural factors (including culture, economic inequality, stigma and human rights). These modifiable, multi-level determinants, the ways in which they intersect to mold youth health, as well as how they can be harnessed for interventions that will improve the health of adolescents are the focus of our initiative. The colloquium on Global Adolescent Health will provide the leadership and scaffolding for an exchange of ideas across disciplines and schools, foster training, and lead to the development of a long-term, innovative interdisciplinary research and interventions agenda in global adolescent health for which UC Berkeley is uniquely placed to play a leadership role.
Photo taken by Alex Goodell for Village Health Works, Kigutu, Burundi.
Thursday, October 8, 2015.
Li Ka Shing Center, Conference Room 545; 4-5 pm.
The Mindful Teen: Promoting Mindfulness and Resilience Among Adolescents
The UC Berkeley Global Adolescent Health Colloquium invites you to a talk by Dr. Dzung Vo. Dr. Vo will be discussing mindfulness: its scientific benefits, how it can support adolescent positive youth development and resilience, as well as resources including (but not limited to)The Mindful Teen book.
Dzung X. Vo, MD, FAAP, is a pediatrician specializing in adolescent medicine at British Columbia Children's Hospital, and clinical assistant professor at the University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine, Vancouver, Canada. His medical practice, teaching, and research emphasize promoting resilience in young people to help them thrive in the face of stress and adversity. He co-developed (with Dr. Jake Locke at BC Children's Hospital) a mindfulness training program called MARS-A, or Mindful Awareness and Resilience Skills for Adolescents. MARS-A is a developmentally appropriate adaptation of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), for youth with chronic stress, chronic pain, depression, and anxiety. Dr. Vo is the author of The Mindful Teen: Powerful Skills to Help You Handle Stress One Moment at a Time (New Harbinger, 2015). Dr. Vo also serves on the Board of Directors for the BC Association for Living Mindfully (BCALM) and the Mindfulness in Education Network (MiEN).
Dr. Vo has been practicing mindfulness regularly since 1999, and has experienced the transformational power of mindfulness practice firsthand. All trees have roots, and Dr. Vo's root mindfulness teacher is the Vietnamese Zen Master, Nobel Peace Prize nominee, and author, Thich Nhat Hanh. Dr. Vo has also been deeply inspired by the pioneers of the mindfulness movement in the West, including Jon Kabat-Zinn, Jack Kornfield, Zindel Segal, Daniel Siegel, and many others. Dr. Vo hopes to share the benefits of mindfulness to diverse youth in a universal, secular way that is appropriate for anyone, of any religion, or no religion at all.
The talk will be followed by a wine and cheese hour.
RSVP: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-mindful-teen-promoting-mindfulness-and-r....
Monday, October 26, 2015.
David Brower Center; 5-6:30 pm.
A New Global Agenda for Adolescent Health: Lancet Commission on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing
George Patton, Chair of the Lancet Commission on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing; Susan Sawyer, Co-lead, University of Melbourne, Lancet Commission on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing
Please join us as we host guests from the Lancet Commission on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing. Talk: 5-6 and followed by reception.
Center for Global Public Health, UC Berkeley Global Adolescent Health Colloquium, School of Public Health
cgph [at] berkeley.edu
Thursday, February 5, 2015.
Sutardja Dai Hall (Banatao Auditorium); 9am-2pm.
Making Cents, Making Change: Economic Innovations to Improve Youth Health and Wellbeing.
Our focus is on adolescents in low-resource settings both in the global south and domestically. Our guest speaker will be Fred Ssewamala, Associate Professor of Social Work and International Affairs and the Director of the Columbia University International Center for Child Health and Asset Development.
The conference will include Bay Area leaders of programs for youth and UC, Berkeley faculty who are at the forefront of economic interventions for youth. Breakfast and lunch are provided.
Please submit your abstract regarding adolescent health and wellbeing for our lunchtime poster session!! Undergraduate, graduate, fellow, faculty and community posters are welcome. Limited funding is available to support poster printing.
Conference registration and information are available at: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/making-cents-making-change-economic-innovations-to-improve-youth-health-and-wellbeing-registration-14790421549
Spring 2015: Date TBA
Youth as Change Agents Film Series: "If You Build It," a full-length documentary film that chronicles the students, projects, and work of the Studio H high school design/build program. Made by acclaimed filmmakers Patrick Creadon and Christine O'Malley, along with executive producer Neal Baer, "If You Build It" tells the stories of 13 students from Bertie County, North Carolina, who dreamed up a beautiful solution that would change the face of their hometown, then went out and built all 2,000 square feet of it.
Speaker: Neal Bauer (producer--confirmed) and Faculty at Studio H in Berkeley (latter to be confirmed).
Location and time TBA.
Faculty Luncheon Series.
Please contact Coco Auerswald (coco.auerswald [at] berkeley.edu), Hildy Fong (hildy.fong [at] berkeley.edu) or Seren Pendleton-Knoll (serenpk [at] berkeley.edu) if you are faculty member interested in being on the mailing list.
Friday, October 24, 2014:
Alice Achan: Director & Co-founder of Pader Girls Academy in Uganda
We will also report back on the input we received regarding the colloquium series at our accelerator conference at IIS in April 2014.
Wellman 311, 11-12, followed by Colloquium luncheon.
Link to Pader Girls' Academy Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmuk8O96K-E
Wednesday, November 19, 2014:
Youth as Change Agents Film Series: "Map Your World: The Revolutionary Optimists" regarding the use of technology by young change agents in Kolkata to improve the health of their community. The screening will be followed by a panel with the filmmakers and panel of youth engaged in community-based projects in Northern California locally.
Li Ka Shing 125; 4-7pm.


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Comment/Suggestion: I've noticed throughout the past year that you have been reducing the study areas in the third floor, and it's truly unwelcoming. I've noticed that you have replaced a large portion of the third floor study space with many unnecessary new library shelving's/books/files etc. There has always been enough books available at the library, but you have decided to infest the 3rd floor study area with these futile books/files etc. In addition, the third floor quiet study area has now been eliminated and transformed to the "Labriola National American Indian Data Center and Distinctive Collections", which contains "more books" and is only open for a few hours. It would be greatly appreciated if you can bring back the large quiet study area in the third floor by removing the "Labriola National American Indian Data Center" somewhere else. It has been very difficult for myself to find a decent quiet place to study at in Fletcher Library ever since you have removed the 3rd floor quiet study area.
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Library Response: Thank you for taking time to provide feedback on your experience studying in Fletcher Library. We are very sorry you are having difficulty finding a quiet place to study when you need it. It is true that we have had to make some changes to the library, most notably to accomodate materials that were temporarily relocated to Fletcher during the Hayden Library renovation. For example, the Labriola Center will be returning to Hayden Library in 2020 when the renovation is complete. In the meantime, it is providing an essential service for students and other researchers to access this unique research collection focusing on indigenous communities in the southwest.
One option you have for quiet study, is to utilize the classroom on the first floor (room 101), which is open for silent study when not in use by classes. In addition, there are many tables, chairs with privacy screens and desks surrounding the stacks on the 2nd and 3rd floor, which are also in quiet areas. We are also evaluating our current shelving units on the 2nd floor to see if we can make adjustments and add more seating. We hope that will help provide the study space that is needed by the students on the West campus.

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When i first started to work in Flex almost a year back, I was so eagerly looking to grab as much goodies as possible and make my application look spiffy. I remember staying all night long at work so many times, just to explore options by visiting many sites and applications built using Flex, primarily to get sources of inspiration.
One such application was the Flex Style Explorer. The one thing that I loved the most was the mild glossy look it had on its title; Luckily it had the view source enabled and I went on to see how the guys had done that.
It was a mere reference to a transparent flash sprite compiled into a swiff file and was referred from inside the CSS - set as the backgroundImage of the panel.
I went on to build my own header using flash in the next few minutes and added my own version of the glossy look to my application.
Click here to see the image of my app title before and after.
It was such a mild difference, people could hardly notice it; but it hugely enhanced the overall aesthetics of my application. People LOVED the look and feel but no one guessed it. I went on to use this header smartly across the application onto different controls wherever possible.


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SBE Masters students make it to the final of X Culture project
Two Masters students on the International Management programme, Mingxin Wang and Serena Dri, recently made it to the final of the X Culture project with their teams included in the best 12 out of 902.
X-Culture is a large-scale international experiential learning project, with over 4,000 students from 120 universities participating each semester. In X culture, students work together in international virtual teams of 4-6 students who are located in different countries across the globe. For eight weeks, these virtual teams have to work on real-life international business challenges presented by corporate partners. The aim of the project is to allow students to thereby learn about the challenges and best practices of international virtual team work, and acquire skills of intercultural communication, virtual team work, and coordinating work across time zones.
The student's module leader, Dr Angelika Zimmermann, was also chosen as one of the '30 Best X-Culture Educators' out of overall 167 instructors. The prize was based on an evaluation of 124 instructor and class performance indicators.
She had to say of the success:
"Taking part in X culture has been an important step in making our MSc teaching yet more relevant to practice. The skills required for working across distance, time zones, and cultures cannot be fully trained in the classroom, but this experiential team exercise allows students to face the challenges of such team work first hand, and to learn how to cope with them. For me as an instructor, it was a pleasure to see my students do so well and enjoy this project."
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Bruce Jenner Plans To Marry Kris Jenner's Best Friend Ronda — Report
Wow. Bruce Jenner may be headed down the aisle for a fourth time, as a new report claims that he and Kris' ex, Ronda Kamihira, are planning to get married!
Bruce Jenner, 65, is not planning to spend the rest of his life alone. The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star who is slowly but surely transitioning from male to female, and his rumored girlfriend, Ronda Kamihira, could be tying the knot — with or without Kris Jenner's approval.
Bruce Jenner To Marry Kris' BFF Ronda Kamihira — Report
What's next for Bruce after he becomes a she? A wedding!
"Bruce intends to marry Ronda," a source told Life & Style magazine's May 18 issue. "It's the most honest relationship he's ever had." Aw!
Although the claims are unconfirmed, rumors of a Bruce and Ronda romance have been swirling for almost as long as he and Kris have been split up. Unfortunately, it's a bit of an awkward relationship because Ronda is — or was — one of Kris' best friends.
But, Bruce isn't worried about that because he's in love, says the insider.
"She's known the truth about him from the start and accepts him as both male and female," the source explained. "They're completely in love and tell each other all the time."
That is so incredibly sweet, isn't it? Bruce deserves nothing but a lifetime of happiness, and it sure sounds like he's finally found it!
Ronda Staying By Bruce's Side During Transition
While his three ex wives couldn't handle the pressure of being with a man who wanted to become a woman, Ronda seems really into the idea.
"Ronda often stays at Bruce's Malibu house overnight," the source shared. "She's even helped him with outfits and makeup."
Although picking his ex-wife's best friend for a partner may not have been the best idea, it's no surprise that Bruce and Ronda found each other after his split. She was his neighbor for almost 20 years while she was friends with Kris, and her two girls — Spencer and Maddy — grew up with Kendall and Kylie.
Tell us, HollywoodLifers — Do YOU think Bruce and Ronda should get married? Comment below with your thoughts!
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(Part 7 of this series is here: Part 7)
Before I begin, let me again acknowledge Dick Benson, W1QG. Dick is the father of this design, and although I've made some modifications to the FPGA logic, the underlying architecture and the vast majority of the Simulink implementation is Dick's.
These schematics were drawn using the Lite version of Cadence's Orcad Capture. This is the free version of the program, and it limits a schematic's number of nets to 75 and the number of parts to 60 (limitations which apply if you want to save the design, which I always do).
Because this radio design has many more nets and parts than the 75/60 limit specified by Cadence, I have broken the overall design into smaller "bite size" schematics, each independent of the others and each drawn on a single A-size sheet.
But because I've broken up the design into smaller independent pieces, I can not use Capture's Design Rule Checker to check the overall design for design flaws. Therefore, there is the possibility that errors have crept into the schematics. So be aware!
The Front Panel provides the User Interface for the radio, and it is designed to be a separate sub-assembly that can easily be removed from the chassis.
An Arduino Nano processor provides the user-interface processing, and it is tasked with reading the front and rear panel controls, displaying information on the LCD, and communicating with the FPGA.
Let's take a look at the schematics...
Front Panel Main (Nano) Board Schematics:
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Notes on the "Main" board schematic:
- +12V is supplied to the board via J11 in the lower right-hand corner. This +12V will also power the FPGA board (via header J1).
- +5V is also supplied to the board from a separate source (via J12) -- the Arduino Nano's on-board 5V regulator cannot supply the current required at 5V for the front panel, and so a separate switching power supply provides this assembly's 5V power.
- J1 is the primary interface to the FPGA board, and it supports the 4-wire Control Interface, provides +12V to the FPGA board, and carries other miscellaneous IO signals (such as mic audio) between the FPGA board and the Front Panel.
- Note that the FPGA Control Interface is a 3.3V interface, whereas the Arduino's IOs are 5V. R9 and R10 (in conjunction with terminating resistors on the FPGA board) divide down the 5V control signals sent from the Arduino to be 3.3V compliant for the FPGA, and U2 and U3 provide a level translation of FPGA 3.3V output signals to input levels compatible with the Arduino's 5V IO. (Note that the Arduino's ViH spec is 3.0V, minimum, which is slightly higher than the Xilinx FPGA minimum VoH spec of 2.9V. Thus the level translators to ensure that the Xilinx outputs meet the Arduino's ViH spec.)
- U4 provides 3.3 volts for the Main board.
- The front panel's Volume control provides a voltage that is converted to digital by the Arduino (and then sent to the FPGA via the 4-wire Command Interface).
- Transmit SWR and Forward Power can also be sampled by the Arduino's ADC via connector J6. (At this time this feature is not used for monitoring power and SWR. Instead, these pins are used to measure the input DC Voltage (e.g. 13.5 VDC). This feature is described further, below, in the Interconnects 1 notes).
- The board also has a buzzer, LS1, to provide various beeps when I press buttons or when error conditions occur. The Arduino pin driving this beeper can also be used to "calibrate" the Arduino's ADC readings (to compensate for the actual ADC reference voltage -- necessary if trying to use VRL and VF to calculate SWR and Forward Power). Its function is selected via header J10.
- There are simple one-pole RC filters on many of the IO signals to mitigate susceptibility to RF fields that might be coupled onto external cabling and leads.
- LED D2 is an on-board LED used only for debugging and is not visible during normal radio operation (its function is duplicated by a second LED, to be described later, below).
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Notes on the "IO1" Schematic:
- This schematic shows two headers that provide IO signals to the Arduino.
- The upper header, J21, connects to the rotary encoder used for frequency tuning (this is an Oak/Grigby Rotary Optical Encoder, Model 91Q128-43-00110, that provides 128 pulses per revolution).
- The lower header, J22, connects to the two front-panel mechanical rotary encoders and the analog meter. These rotary encoders include push-button switches and are used to select menu items via the LCD. (They are similar to those used in the Keyes KY-040 rotary encoder module).
- Again, simple one-pole RC filters attenuate any RF that might be coupled into the circuitry via external wiring.
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Notes on the "IO2" Schematic:
- There are more IO signals than there are Arduino IO pins: U1 is an IO expander (PCF8575) that allows the Nano access to the additional IO signals. It communicates with the Arduino Nano via the Nano's I2C interface.
- The RST signal from U1 is a high-true Reset signal, sent to the FPGA board, used for resetting the FPGA's Communications Interface. Note that the PCF8575 cannot drive its output pins high, so a pullup is needed (R23).
- The Arduino also communicates with the LCD via I2C (using an external I2C to parallel converter mounted at the LCD). Header J2 provides this interface.
- Header J16 provides an extra I2C connector. It is not used at this time.
- The microphone audio attaches to the Arduino board via header J13. Note that the microphone audio is not used by the Arduino -- instead, this signal is simply routed to the 26-pin FPGA interface connector, where it is sent to the FPGA board (and converted into a digital signal). By the way, this MIC_AUD signal is not from the mic connector itself, but from a separate mic preamp board that will be described later, below).
- U4 provides "clean" 5V that can be used to power an active (FET) mic element. This feature is not used at this time.
- Transmitter keying is controlled via the Arduino, and the signal nPTT (low true) is used both in CW and Voice modes to signal the FPGA (via the Arduino) to Transmit. Because this signal can come from the outside world, I've added ESD protection with TVS1. (R8 provides both RF filtering and current-limiting if TVS1 were to clamp).
- And again, numerous simple RC filters on control lines to filter out RF that might be coupled onto cabling.
- The LED is only used for debugging and is not visible during normal operation of the radio.
Connector Locations:
For my own records, below are the location of the Main Board's connectors (shown in the three schematics, above):
Front Panel 5V Switcher:
The Front Panel's 5V requirements are supplied by a 5V switcher that converts 12V to 5 VDC. (I had originally used an LM7805 linear regulator, but, given the 5V rail's load current, the 7805 was getting too hot for comfort even with a large heat-sink, and so I went the switcher route.
This circuit is mounted on a separate board within the Front Panel assembly (it is not on the Arduino "Main" board).
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The circuit should be self explanatory. For additional information refer to the LM2576 datasheet.
Now let's look at the wiring of most of the front panel's controls. (The remaining controls will be described in the next section, below).
This circuitry should be self-explanatory...
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Front Panel Controls, Rear Panel, and Interconnects:
Below are the remaining front panel controls and connectors, as well as rear panel connectors and how they all interconnect.
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Notes on the "Interconnections 1" schematic:
- On the rear panel, diode D1 provides protection against accidental reversing of the power supply voltage.
- J15, the "EXT. ON" connector, provides a signal for external devices that is low-true when the FPGA SDR radio is ON.
- J3 provides a PTT port parallel with the front-panel's "Key" and "MIC" (PTT pin) ports. Note that this signal, nPTT, is low true (low = xmit).
- The input DC voltage can be monitored (and thus displayed on the LCD) by the Arduino. This DC voltage is sampled after the Schottky diode on the rear panel and then divided-by-four. The resulting voltage, on Header J37, is connected to J6 on the Arduino board via a 3-wire cable. Either J6 pin 1 or J6 pin 3 can be read by the Arduino's ADC, the ADC reading then multiplied by 4 (and with an offset representing the Schottky Diode D1's Vf drop added to this result) to represent the voltage at J34.
This next schematic, "Interconnects 2", details the audio output interconnections:
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Notes on the "Interconnects 2" schematic:
- Speaker Audio from the FPGA board comes into this schematic via connector J12 (at bottom of schematic).
- LS1 is the radio's internal speaker (mounted on the top cover).
- An external speaker can be connected to the radio via J1 on the back panel. Plugging in an external speaker will turn OFF the radio's internal speaker. (Important note: the external speaker should be connected only to Tip and Ring of the stereo plug, NOT to ground).
- Although a stereo connector (J2) is used for the headphones, they are connected in MONO mode (left and right in parallel).
- And because the speaker audio from the FPGA board is differential with DC bias, this differential signal is converted to single-ended for the headphones by using just one side of the differential signal (against ground). The DC bias is removed by C1 (i.e. the audio is AC-coupled to the headphone jack).
- R3 keeps the negative side of C1 at ground potential so that there isn't a loud "pop" in the headphones when they are plugged into J2.
- The SPKR ON switch turns ON or OFF any speaker (internal or extenal), but not headphone audio. One side of this switch is read by the Arduino, and the switch status is sent to the FPGA where it is used to change the audio level when headphones are used.
Below is an image showing the interconnects in the two schematics above.
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(Note some singeing on the wires going to J12. Oops! Also, J37 was originally a 4 pin header. It has been trimmed down to 3 pins.)
The next schematic details the small "plate" (actually double-sided PCB stock) upon which two RJ45 connectors are mounted:
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Notes on the "RJ-45 Plate" schematic:
- The two headers on the left-hand side connect to the main FPGA board (described in post 6 of this blog series). The "Interconnects 3" and the "Interconnects 4" schematics can be found there.
- I plan to use an SDR1000 PA (plus a driver board) to amplify the FPGA SDR Radio's TX output up to 100 watts, peak power. This PA and driver will be mounted in an external chassis and controlled by the FPGA SDR via connector J1 in the schematic (above), which will connect to the separate PA assembly via a shielded RJ-45 cable.
- I also have plans to build an external 500 watt solid-state PA. Similarly, it will connect to J5 in the schematic (above) via a shielded RJ-45 cable.
- To prevent EMI coupled onto external wiring from getting into the radio, all IO from the RJ45 pass through simple one-pole RC filters. These should be placed as close to the RJ45 connectors as possible.
*** Schematics of additional rear-panel connectors will go here.
I'm using a scrap HP 37203A HP-IB Extender as the chassis for this radio. The original back panel looked like this:
Currently, it now looks like this:
(Note that I am adding connectors as I need them, so not all connector locations are populated yet).
LCD Adapter:
To minimize Arduino IO pin usage, the Arduino communicates with the Front Panel LCD via its 2-wire I2C interface.
But because the LCD itself does not support I2C, I use an I2C Interface LCD Adapter similar to the one shown below and available via eBay:
This adapter is designed for use with LCD modules having a 16-pin SIP interface connector. Unfortunately, the LCD module I chose has a 16-pin DIP interface connector. So I wired an adapter board (that sits on the back of the LCD module) to convert the I2C Adapter's 16-pin SIP wiring to 16-pin DIP wiring:
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Microphone Preamp:
Microphones typically generate low-level audio. Although the FPGA could internally amplify a low level signal coming into it via the 16-bit audio ADC (the AK4554 Codec), this amplification (following the ADC) also increases the noise-floor underlying the microphone audio.
So I've added an external Mic Preamp (prior to the audio codec) with three levels of gain: 26 dB, 16 dB, and 6 dB. Its circuit is below:
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Notes on the Microphone Preamp:
- An on-board 5V regulator (U2) provides "clean" power for the preamp circuitry.
- The op-amp (U1) has rail-to-rail outputs.
- One half of the op-amp (U1A) is not used. I prefer not to have floating inputs on ICs, so I've connected it in a non-inverting configuration with its output set to 2.5V.
- The MIC IN connector (J2) connect to the front panel microphone jack.
- The MIC OUT connector (J1) connects to the Arduino board, which passes the amplified microphone audio to the FPGA board and the audio codec there.
- TVS1 provides ESD protection against an ESD event occurring on the external MIC signal.
- The circuit originally started out with gains of 0, 10, and 20 dB. I increased these by 6 dB by paralleling the original R8 (20K ohms) with another 20K (because it's easier to piggyback surface mount components than to remove and replace them), and then changing the input series capacitance from 200 nF (two 100 nF caps in parallel) to 400 nF (four 100 nF caps in parallel), to keep the high-pass cutoff at 40 Hz.
The HP case I'm using for the radio is not large, and so to install the Front Panel and its circuitry some creative assembly was required. The photos below show what is involved...
First, here is the Front Panel with controls, LCD, encoders, and LCD Adapter and 5V switcher mounted (the 5V switcher is mounted (on standoffs) above the Frequency rotary encoder and the LCD Adapter is mounted (on standoffs) above the LCD module):
Next, mounting (on more standoffs) the Main (Arduino) board and the Mic Preamp board above the LCD Module Adapter and 5V switcher boards:
And finally, connecting all of the cables!
(Oh what a tangled web we weave!)
OK. That's it for this blog post!
Background Notes:
SDR Notes: Weaver Modulation and Demodulation
SDR Notes: The Mixer Mathematics of Digital Down Conversion
Posts in this Series:
Part 1: Overview
Part 2: FPGA Modulation and Demodulation
Part 3: Interpolation and Decimation Filters
Part 5: Control Interface, Etc.
Part 9: 50 dB HF RF Power Amplifier
Standard Caveat:
I or Dick might have made a mistake in our designs, equations, schematics, models, etc. If anything looks confusing or wrong to you, please feel free to comment below or send me an email.
Also, I will note:
This design and any associated information is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.


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Classic Vibes and Contemporary Performance
The Gibson Les Paul Classic combines the early 60's style Les Paul model with some functional and time-tested modifications. As expected, the LP Classic is crafted with a mahogany back and maple top coupled with a slim taper mahogany neck and bound, rosewood fingerboard. Burstbucker 61R & 61T zebra, open-coil pickups provide classic Gibson tones from the era with a bit of extra punch thanks to the open coils. The control assembly features 4 push-pull pots which provide choices of coil tapping, phase switching and pure bypassing for functional and versatile sonic variety.


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April was "jobs being done", rather than "listing new ones". We wish we could say we are done already, but we as well are happy to count every successful step.
2 out of 3 in OSOM Licensing
Two news about licensing:
- Estonian government crypto exchange authorisation was obtained as expected this April for Polybius Wallet OU- this enables us to work on important crypto purchases functionality.
- The National Bank of Belgium payment institution licensing of Polybius Fintech SPRL is in a steady movement forward.
The best is that already in May we bet on releasing the first and only fully licensed crypto wallet and exchange aggregator all-in-one.
2 out of 3 in OSOM crypto functionality
OSOM functionality is also in the 2 out of 3 state after April.
In closed Alpha, we are testing the functionality of crypto wallet, that allows to send and receive tokens, and wallet and exchange aggregator, that enables to see all the assets in one place.
Third main crypto functionality in the pipeline – crypto exchange, that will make buying and exchanging it back to hard cash much easier for everyone. We are working with several partner banks, who will be helping us with handling fiat funds.
What's more, we thank the participants of all our user surveys – you, ladies and gentlemen, are providing very valuable feedback and are instrumental in helping us create a very strong product. Rewards are on their way.
We still haven't opened Alpha 2 for testing, but this is already planned for early May. In the meantime, we ask EU residents to participate in our survey about premium packages – help us understand what would satisfy you most. Participants of the survey can win 3 months of premium wallet service!
2 out of 3 in OSOM Security
As emphasized in previous newsletters, we are moving away from old Polybius wallet into our own OSOM wallet, built on our own infrastructure. In the coming weeks and months we will be moving everyone to the safer OSOM solution.
Another big step – we are happy to announce that we are integrating Veriff's cutting-edge technological tool to strengthen OSOM's identity verification and fraud prevention process, so as to deliver a seamless and secure experience.
Last but not least, we have finished our penetration testing. We are almost done working to strengthen the identified vulnerabilities.
2 out of 3 in Events.
Two out of three major events for this spring are on their way: Consensus 2019 in New York and Latitude59 in Tallinn. Come visit us, try OSOM app and get to know us better: our booth at Consensus can be found at Hilton Midtown, Americas Hall I, booth number 371, and in Latitude59, look for us in the demo area.
While we are fully set in our preparations for external events, our team spent April to gain new skills and valuable insights at profession related conferences. Two out of three marketing team members attended largest digital and mobile marketing events in the U.S. New valuable competences were obtained and we are ready to compete in new smarter ways, when OSOM is launched for the wider public.
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Alice in Word ProcessingPosted on 2006-10-19 21:00:01
It was early Chrisitan morning and there was a big suprise for Alice under the tree! For there next to the toaster oven and the yogurt machine and the K-TEL's greatest hits was the very machine Alice had wanted all along, it was a brand new Word Processor.
Alice was very, very suprised and very happy to have received such a gift, because she was so sure it was everything she needed for college and work and all the writing jobs she had to be done. "Oh, what a joy it would be to write with my new Word Processor," Alice was fond of saying.
Alice wrote many things with her Word Processor that first month. Book reports that had her teachers jumping for the exit ramps. Job pplications that even a Colonel could love. Letters and correspondence to her long lost uncles (probably dead) who didn't even know they had landed men on the moon yet. Poetry to beat the band.
One day however Alice began to notice that someting weird was going on. When her teachers started giving her 'F' for eFFort and her job hopes turned into green berets, her long lost uncles rewrote her out of the Will (using typewriters to boot) and her poetry became yesterday's moldy onion dip in the 'fridge that your roommate wouldn't even touch. Alice began to get herself in order: for this is not the Twinight Zone none of this could be happening, it was just a machine after all a computer it couldn't have written those things without her knowing it. At least she didnt think it could but that's where poor Alice was wrong. If you let those machines do too much for you Alice had learned from watching too many black and white science fiction movies they'll take your life out from under you toot suite and there isn't a damn thing in the world you could've done to put a stop to it.
You can still see Alice today if only looking like a carbon copy of the bottom of somebody else's waste can. Her roommates think she is Joan Collins.


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Hello signal processing stack exchange,
I have a complex frequency-domain signal representing the impulse response of a physical system over some range of frequency space. As an artifact of the simulation, some of the points are clearly off from what would otherwise be a smooth and Kramers-Kronig-obeying curve. Any recommendations on how to interpolate this curve while entirely ignoring these outliers?


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A life time fan and Prisonerologist of the 1960's series 'the Prisoner', now a leading authority on the subject.
Saturday, 16 February 2013
The Prisoner And Me - Me And The Prisoner
"What, you blame me for that?"
"You knew what you were doing."
"I created a television series."
"I was twelve when I first watched the series."
"The Prisoner is not a children's television series!"
"Then why put so much childishness in it?"
"Like what?"
"Nursery rhymes for example."
"I didn't put sex in it!"
"I didn't put sex in it!"
"I didn't put sex in it!"
"You made a prisoner of me, and many others like me."
"Is it my fault that you are so weak minded. You should have rejected!"
"No, the Prisoner!"
"Danger Man' made you a household name, John Drake was my childhood hero."
"No john Drake!"
"But I am John Drake!"
"And the Prisoner?"
"John Drake and the Prisoner known as Number 6 are one and the same?"
"Yes, they are both me!"
"The Prisoner both made and broke you."
"If you like."
"Well that's how it appears to me."
"Your interpretation?"
"And you interpret 'the Prisoner' as being what?"
"Well as a 12 year old, as a sequel to 'Danger Man, and at the time I was not the only one to arrive at that conclusion."
"It isn't!"
"That's not what you told Frank Maher."
"A good man Frank, a gentleman of violence."
"It was your fault."
"What you're blaming me again!"
"You should have given the Prisoner a name."
"I did."
"What Peter Smith, that's almost as bad as John Jones!"
"John Jones, who's he?"
"Well John Smith then."
"That would have been too obvious."
"And Peter Smith isn't?"
"It's not my fault. Interpret 'the Prisoner' in whatever way you like!"
"We do."
"Yes I know, I've read some of it. And for what it's worth you are the worst!"
"Why me?"
"Some of the rubbish you write. I mean how the hell do you arrive at some of your conclusions? And sometimes you go too far!"
"At least I do not miisinterpret situations."
"Like what?"
"Like when during the opening sequence, some say the Prisoner is entering a building via the "way out," thus demonstrating his rebellious nature. But in reality the Prisoner is simply leaving the underground car park via the "way out."
"Depends on how you look at it."
"Yes, but which is right?"
"Oh get back to your blog!"
"Yes, and that's another point. If it wasn't for you I wouldn't be writing drivel like this everyday, all week and every week."
"Damned cheek. Haven't I given you purpose? What else would you be doing, working in soeme dead-end job that you hate? Your life has been leading up to this. You are doing something worthwhile. Peope, out there across the world enjoy reading your Prisoner blog everyday, would you deprive them?"
"No of course not."
"Then don't blame me."
"But you made me like this."
"So if you don't like it why don't you resign?"
"You see, you can't do it! I have given you more then your fair share of fifteen minutes of fame over the years, and you've lapped it all up, enjoyed every minute. So don't blame me for making you the Prisoner that you are. If you don't like doing something resign and be done with it. I did."
"And you ended up in the Village"
"I resigned once."
"Did you end up in the Village?"
"No, the Labour Exchange!"
"Ah not so important after all!"
"But I did sometimes find myself waking up in the Village."
"Same thing."
"Not quite the same thing."
"I followed in your footsteps."
"Ah following the ways of the master."
"I was being you!"
"You need to get out more! I say you're not Johnny Prisoner are you?"
"Being you got me noticed!"
"As someone to avoid?!"
"An Unmutual!"
"Your not one of them are you?"
"An Unmutual?"
"Six of One?"
"Not any more, I walked out?"
"I became disillusioned."
"And now?"
"I am a free man!"
"A good place to end."
"Yes, it was becoming boring anyway."
"Will we ever meet do you think?"
"What, an eternity in the Embryo Room with you....I saw what you did to Number 2."
"I was sorry about that."
"Your sorry for everybody...is that why you resigned?"
Be seeing you
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Circle V Festival Features Vegan Food, Music, and Celebrities!
UPDATE: Circle V is back for its third year, announcing its 2018 dates in a post on Instagram. The post reads:
"Hey! Hi! More info to follow, but SAVE THE DATES for circle v 2018! September 22 & 23!! Woo hoo!"
Circle V will take place at The Regent Theater in Los Angeles. You can learn more about last year's event here.
Vegan festivals have become quite popular in recent years, including everything from local VegFests to the Eat Drink Vegan festival (formerly Vegan Beer & Food Festival). Music lovers will appreciate the upcoming Circle V event, which brings delicious vegan food, musical performers, and speakers together for one awesome night at Los Angeles' Fonda Theatre.
On October 23, veg enthusiasts will gather in the united mission of celebrating animal rights to hear speakers Kat Von D, John Salley, Jane Valez-Mitchell, Kathy Freston, Nathan Runkle, Ingrid Newkirk, Gene Baur, Dr. Neal Barnard, Julieanna Hever, Uma Valeti, and the docu-duo Kip Anderson and Keeghan Kuhn.
The event's food will be curated by Eat Drink Vegan, who showed their stuff with food and beer festivals in Portland and LA. After hearing from the animal rights world's most influential speakers, ticketholders will enjoy performances by Blaqk Audio, Cold Cave, and headliner Moby. Tickets range from $10-$60 and all proceeds will benefit Mercy for Animals.
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Esther is overjoyed by the notion of entering the world of technology.Her accomplishments include completing the Girls Who Code summer immersion program, passing her hardware based exam of the Comptia A+ certification,and continuing her studies in the Cisco Networking academy at her school. Esther's dream school is MIT and wishes dearly to be accepted. Esther's back up plan if MIT doesn't work out is to attend UF ,hopefully with a scholarship. Esther would like to continue her studies in Networking, deciding whether to major in Computer science then minor in aerospace engineering or major in Computer Engineering then minor in aerospace engineering. Esther is so astonish by the many opportunity's the STEM fields provide that it is very arduous to select a field. Esther hopes to make her grandmother proud for the struggles she went through because of Esther's mother passing away.


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Archive for September 2009
Booksellers, Friends and Food
I'm at SIBA this weekend–the trade show for the Southeastern Independent Booksellers Alliance. What that means is row upon row upon row of publishers showcasing their upcoming books to booksellers, and in many cases, giving those books away. Publishers bring some of their authors with them to meet booksellers in the Southeastern US. It's also a chance…Read More
Oh Happy Day!
I didn't think it was ever going to happen! After several months of "everything that can go wrong going wrong" (with the exception of a hurricane, but the season's not over yet), I now own a vacation…Read More
Hook, Line and Linker
During my twenty-eight years of writing, I've heard plenty of advice from other authors. One tidbit stands out: tighten the relationship between characters. I know exactly where (in Albert Zuckerman's Writing the Blockbuster Novel) and when (1995, as I wrote Reflection) I read this suggestion. It's stayed with me all these years and I draw…Read More
On the Road Again
Just a quick post tonight, since I'm traveling. We're staying at a B and B in a cute little town in New Jersey. This is a trip for pleasure as opposed to work, although I did bring my manuscript with me and am working on revisions during the down time– plus I'll be breakfasting with…Read More
My Characters are Party Animals!
Wow, was I young. I was looking through the scrapbook I kept during the early years of my career and found this old article from a Richmond, Virginia newspaper. For the first several years of my writing career, I maintained my private practice as a clinical social worker. It was so hard to make the choice…Read More
How a Jersey Girl Became a Southern Writer
I was recently invited to write a guest post for the Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance blog, and I wrote about my transition from Jersey Girl to Southern Writer. You can read the post here , and I offer it with apologies to everyone in New Jersey, especially my family, my friends and my agent. You…Read More
Revising on the Porch
A few readers have asked me what's happening with my work-in-progress, The Lies We Told, due to be published next June, so I'm here with an update. I've shared with you the synopsis process, the outline process, the writing process, the revising process and the torturous rush-to-deadline process. That was followed by two weeks of…Read More


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Another busy week has gone by, so I'm having to summarize my "firsts" once again…
Tuesday was a busy day with the nursery and work, so all I had time for was a bit of kid's stuff in the late afternoon. F. and I met one of his friends at a playground we'd never been before. It was quite busy but had a nice atmosphere and some cool toys even for the smaller kids.
Wednesday came and brought more food: I made up my own recipe for stuffed chard leaves. Here goes:
Fry some garlic and onions for a little bit, then add small cubes any vegetables you fancy, meat if you like and herbs and spices to your taste. Fry for a little then add some wine. Add couscous and leave to simmer until the couscous has cooked.
In the meantime, boil the biggest chard leaves you can find in some salt water (you can cut off the stalks beforehand and fry them with the veggies for the stuffing). Make sure they don't go too soft.
Place a heap of stuffing on each leave, top with some yoghurt and wrap up into nice packages.
I used mushrooms, chard stalks, tomatoes and prawns for my stuffing and added a little grated cheese. You can replace the couscous with rice, quinoa or the like, of course. This is just the basic idea, vary the ingredients to your own taste.
On Thursday I tried ginger beer for the first time and really liked it. The only odd thing was that it smelled like the breath of someone who's had a bit too much to drink, which wasn't that pleasant. But the taste was really nice nonetheless.
Yesterday brought big excitement: the first time ever that I've had my own office. No more sharing with a colleague, just my desk, my computer and me. I feel very executive…
Finally, today was the first time I went into the Jewish Museum in Munich. I'm ashamed not to have gone there sooner but at least I went now. It's a great museum and I highly recommend a visit of you're ever in Munich. The whole square that it's in (St.-Jakobs-Platz), with the new synagogue, the Jewish community centre and two museums, is well worth checking out anyhow.
Now tomorrow is a "first" that I've been looking forward to all week. Watch this space for more on that – although possibly it before Monday as tomorrow will probably be a late one…


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Class Schedules
CNA classes are offered every semester.
Four-week courses are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. four days a week.
Eight-to-16-week courses have varying schedules:
- Three days per week from 5 to 9 p.m.
- Two days per week from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Online classes meet on their scheduled day(s). Clinical days and times are determined by class instructor.
Class Locations
Check your course schedule for class location. Most classes are held at Olathe Health Education Center.
Olathe Health Education Center - OHEC
21201 W. 152nd St.
Olathe, KS 66061
First Day of Class
You must provide copies of the following:
- Current TB skin test results or negative x-ray
- Current CPR for Health Care Providers certification card
- Social Security Card
What to Expect
- Our programs have state-mandated minimum hour requirements. As you plan for enrollment in a Health Occupations class, be sure that your schedule is free of anything that would conflict with class and/or clinical times. Clinical time is mandatory. In most cases, an absence will result in the student being dropped.
- There will be tests daily or weekly depending on the length of the program.
- Clinical experiences are scheduled at long-term care facilities as part of the course.
- In the laboratory and clinical experience, you will be expected to have physical strength that includes the ability to push and pull 50 lbs., support 50 lbs., lift 50 lbs., move light objects weighing up to 10 lobs., move heavy objects weighing from 11 to 50 lbs., and carry up to 25 lbs., to frequently stop/kneel/crouch and stand or walk as needed
- After successful completion of the course, you will be prepared to take the Kansas State CNA exam. The exams are scheduled after the end date of the course.
Contact Info
For CNA, CMA, and HHA programs
Megan Bukaty, Administrative Assistant
913-469-8500, ext. 4190
Location: OHEC 201
For Practical Nursing
Stephanie Belford, Administrative Assistant
913-469-8500, ext. 4767
Location: OHEC 221
Christina Rudacille
913-469-8500, ext. 4767
Location: OHEC 221F
For RN and RN-LPN Bridge programs
Karen LaMartina
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By Walnut Valley Unified
Walnut High School paid tribute to long-time Mustang, Bob Barilari during a building dedication on October 1. Current and retired staff members, coaches, alumni, family members, and district officials gathered for the afternoon ceremony.
Barilari served as the Boys' Equipment Manager from 1970-2004. A plaque was unveiled dedicating the Boys' Locker Room in his honor.The special dedication celebrated Barilari's legacy of relationships and friendships at the building where he spent over 70,000 hours of his life working and supporting thousands of people.
"Bobby started his legacy at Walnut High in 1970, and at that time, nobody would have realized the impact he would have on all of us 44 years later," Principal Jeff Jordan said.
Barilari had many outstanding qualities, but the one that stands out the most was his ability to establish relationships with students, coaches, and teachers.
"Everyone knew Bob and Bob knew everything about everyone. Most of us that knew Bob would agree that he was caring, gentle, and big-hearted," Jordan added.
Many of those friendships continued during retirement and through his battle with cancer. He passed away just one year ago leaving a lasting impression at the school.
"Bobby didn't realize it, but he was very inspirational to all of us," said Jordan.
"I don't know if there's a more prestigious honor than having a building dedicated to you on a school campus. There will be many, many people that will walk by and will stop and look at the plaque and start to tell stories and learn more about Bob as long as the school is here," said Superintendent Dr. Robert Taylor.
"Having someone like Bobby here on a daily basis made a real difference to students," said Board President Cindy Ruiz.
"Bobby was a special person," said retired principal Dr. Ken Gunn.
"No one's going to walk through the doors of that locker room without thinking of him."
After the ceremony, several guests shared memories of their longtime friend.
Girls' Athletic Equipment Attendant Connie Sanchez worked with Barilari for over 20 years.
"He remembered everybody, remembered every game, the time, and history of the football team. He didn't even need a pencil and paper. He was a wonderful, wonderful guy."
'He was always there for you," said retired coach Anthony Gomez.
"He was so loving and caring. And he made friends wherever he went," recalled teacher Mary Jo Gomez.
Three 1970's alumni friends wouldn't have missed the ceremony. They got to know him as student-athletes and stayed in touch through the years.
"Bob was the man. And that building was his house," recalled John McIntire.
"He meant a lot to us," said Ron and Lynn Himes.
"Bobby's standout qualities were his genuineness and kindness," they added.
"Bobby will never be forgotten here. His legacy will serve as a symbol of excellence that we can all strive for," Jordan said.
Barilari was a huge USC fan. As a tribute after the plaque unveiling, the WHS Band performed his favorite song- the Trojan Fight Song.


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New blog, new introduction. I'm a nosey bitch and love to know more about people and I'm also not (totally) crazy so I figure other people like the same. Hopefully I don't bore anyone.
1. Were you named after anyone?
Not really. Mum had a friend called Amy in school and I think she liked the name more than I she liked the girl.
2. When was the last time you cried?
During Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. The dinosaurs in pain especially the Brachiosaurus got me good. PMS may have also got me good.
3. Do you like your handwriting?
When I take my time and don't compare to others. To be honest, that never happens.
4. What is your favourite lunch meat?
Ham. Ham, cheese and tomato toasties are the bomb.
5. Do you have kids?
Yep, my two devils in disguise.
6. If you were another person, would you be friends with you?
Well I'm hilarious and I enjoy my company so probably not.
7. Do you use sarcasm a lot?
Let's just say that the kids learnt what sarcasm was at a very early age. They may have trust issues when they older...
8. Do you still have your tonsils?
Nope, got those suckers out when I was twelve.
9. Would you bungee jump?
Yep for sure if I talk myself into it and after watching others jump before I take the plunge. You know just to make sure I won't die or anything.
10. What is your favourite cereal?
Coco Pops and Rice Bubbles. Full of sugar and deliciousness. I pretty much lived on them growing up. Plus both make delicious desserts.
11. Do you untie your shoes when you take them off?
Depends on the shoes. Boots, yes. Sneakers, no. If I can get away with not untying them I'll make it happen.
12. Do you think you are strong?
I have my moments. Usually three weeks a month I am psychologically strong. Physically, I'm stronger than my six and nine year old - that counts as something right?
13. What is your favourite ice cream?
Magnum Egos. I could have one daily if my stomach and weight agreed.
14. What is the first thing you notice about people?
A feature I really like or really dislike depending on the feeling/vibe I get from them. If I haven't met them it'll be their height.
15. Red or pink?
Pink. Pink is life.
16. What is the least favourite thing about yourself?
My lack of motivation and straight up procrastinating skills.
17. Who do you miss the most?
My family, we live so far away from everyone. I miss my Opa and cat Wall-E who are no longer Earthside.
18. What is your favourite drink?
Malibu and pineapple juice.
19. What colour shoes are you wearing?
Invisible shoes aka barefoot. I don't wear shoes when I'm chilling at home.
20. What was the last thing you ate?
ANZAC cookie x2.
21. What are you listening to right now?
Season 4 Episode 1 of UnREAL. Binge watching like a boss.
22. If you were a crayon, what colour would you be?
Pink. Pink is life.
23. Favourite smells?
Rain, vanilla, coconut, lavender.
24. Who was the last person you talked to on the phone?
Soon-to-be-mister. He was at Woolies buying dinner.
25. Mountain hideaway or beach house?
Beach house next to the mountains. Booyah.
26. Favourite sports to watch?
Formula 1. I happily stay up till 3am watching the boys race. Dan, Kimi and Alonso are my winners.
27. Hair colour?
Blonde. Ice at the moment. Gotta keep that yellow out.
28. Eye colour?
29. Do you wear contacts?
Only when I wear false lashes.
30. Favourite food?
If it's not spicy or gross I'm a fan.
31. Scary movies or happy endings?
Depending on my mood but mostly happy endings.
32. Last movie you watched?
Lego Batman. Hilarious movie and a must see.
33. What colour shirt are you wearing?
I think it's a watermelon colour. Also, it's a dress.
34. Summer or winter?
I live in the desert so you'd think I'd choose summer but I love the cold. 10 degrees Celsius is my perfect temperature.
35. Hugs or kisses?
Hugs. I'm a hugger.
36. Favourite dessert?
Chocolate mousse. Cake. Cheesecake.
37. Strength training or cardio?
Rollerskating. I guess that's cardio? I do not do running. I do not do sweating unless it's due to skating fast.
38. Computer or television?
Computer. It can become television. Easy as.
39. What book are you reading right now?
I hate to say it but I'm not currently reading a book. It's a very rare occasion and it needs to be rectified.
40. What is on your mouse pad?
Mouse pad? I don't need no mouse pad on a laptop. At work it's boring black but it has a really nice wrist pad. It's comfy.
41. Any tattoos?
Clean skin because the soon-to-be-mister and I cannot save for the life of us. I swear we need Afterpay or a payment plan for everything.
42. Favourite sound?
Rain on a tin roof. Especially Territory rain. No drizzling up here, it's straight torrential.
43. Rolling Stones or Beatles?
The Beatles. We named our kids after Beatles songs. I am a mad Beatles fan, especially George.
44. What is the farthest you've been from home?
The F1 in Melbourne while living here in Katherine, NT. About 3420kms from home.
45. Do you have a special talent?
People open up to me for some reason. People tell me their life story within minutes of meeting them. It scares some people, especially those that are closed, but I'm used to it. I take it as a huge compliment.
46. Where were you born?
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
47. Where are you living now?
Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia.
48. What colour is your house?
Red and white brick and concrete. I don't really look too hard at the outside.
49. What colour is your car?
Black with a lovely dusting of red dirt.
50. Any pets?
Two - a cattle dog x kelpie called Bowie and a feral snow tabby called John Snow Lennon or Meow Meow.
Questions from - Hellomoonies.
Please link in the comments if you've done a similar or same post. As I said I'm a nosey bitch.


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IFP School will be represented in the 4L Trophy
February 16, 2012
Two IFP School students will participate in the 15th edition of the 4L Trophy from the 16th to the 26th of February 2012.
Morgane Gazeau of the Energy and Powertrains program and Clément Leroux of the Powertrain Engineering program will leave on board of their Renault 4L respectively from the Futuroscope Park and from Saint Jean de Luz.
Equipped with only a compass, a road book and a map, they will try to cross the six thousand kilometers of the Moroccan desert. Their adventure is sporty but also humanitarian, as they aim to deliver school supplies to the neediest children of the dunes of Merzouga.
The legendary 4L Trophy is an adventure race based on various tests of crossing and orientation. A ranking is performed every night. The crew who wins the day's stage is the one who has crossed the difficult parts with greater ease and which carries out the fewer miles while having validated all the passage controls. Speed, however, is completely excluded on the race and the rules of the road must be respected.
The IFP School team wishes them good luck!


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This is one of the video taken during Sari & Tie wearing game on the Monday Blast 2007 at Magnet.
This video was taken on one of the Fun Fridays we have in Magnet.
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Zweig Group names Doug Parker Chief Operating Officer, expands into Houston
Zweig Group names Doug Parker Chief Operating Officer, expands into Houston
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (Thursday, January 3, 2019) – ZweigWhite LLC (Zweig Group), a global leader in products and services to the AEC industry, announced today that Doug Parker has joined the firm as chief operating officer and will start an office in Houston. Parker brings a wealth of AEC industry experience working in professional services firms for more than 20 years. He will be a principal of the firm as he joins the ownership team and will also serve on the company's Board of Directors.
Announcing the appointment to the company, Chad Clinehens, Zweig Group president and CEO said, "We are excited to have Doug join our growing team. He has extensive marketing and operational experience and brings a knowledge of how to make AEC firms and the individuals that work in them more successful."
"I am excited to join Zweig Group and have respected the firm for years as the leading provider of management and marketing resources to the built environment," said Parker. "Our new mission to elevate the industry is something I am confident this team can do, and I am delighted to be a part of a company that has such high aspirations."
Parker brings strong industry credentials to the firm, including holding a number of top leadership roles in the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) where he is a fellow of the organization, has served on the National Board of Directors, and is the current incoming chair for Build Business, the organization's annual conference.
"Doug has a tremendous network, especially in the marketing realm of the industry, something we place high value on at Zweig Group," said Clinehens. "Our new mission calls upon us to elevate marketing in the AEC industry and Doug will help us advance this tenet of the mission."
Parker will be starting Zweig Group's second office in Houston, Texas, just three months after the firm opened a Dallas office. "With the rapid growth of our consulting business, Texas offers a great hiring base for talent and quicker access to our clients across North America from their great airport system," said Clinehens. "Houston is home to a tremendous number of world class AEC design firms and we look forward to developing that network with Doug".
Three times on the Inc 500/5000 list, Zweig Group is the leading research, publishing, and consulting resource for architecture, engineering, planning, and environmental consulting firms. With a mission to elevate the industry through improving the business performance of consulting firms in the industry, Zweig Group has on-staff experts in strategy, mergers and acquisitions, business valuation, ownership transition, marketing, business development, market research, financial management, project management, recruiting and executive search. Zweig Group also provides a comprehensive suite of products including newsletters, industry reports, executive training, business conferences and more covering virtually every aspect of firm management. The firm has offices in Dallas, Houston, and Fayetteville and works throughout the U.S and worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.zweiggroup.com or call (800) 466-6275.


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Install or replace all lock cylinders on your Thule products and use the same key for all. - Set of 2 locks, all using the same key - Including grip-friendly Thule Comfort key - Replace the locks in your Thule product in a few easy steps
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A unique keyed folding bike lock that provides secure protection and folds to a super compact, easy-to-carry package. Ultra-portable protection We've partnered with ABUS to offer best-in-class bike security. The Elite Keyed Mini Folding Lock is 60cm in length and features 5mm soft-touch steel construction and a unique folding design that maximizes security in a super compact, easy-to-store design. Product details - 5mm hardened-steel construction provides secure protection across a 60cm length - Soft-touch coating for a smooth look and feel that protects bike from scratching - Storage mount with latch easily mounts to bike for secure transport - Premium-keyed cylinder core provides added protection against picking - Industry-leading corrosion resistance - Includes folding lock, storage bag/mount, and 2 keys (replacement keys available) - Security rating 7
Don't come back to your locked bike only to find a sad frame missing its wheels and saddle. ABUS's NutFix system protects wheels and seat posts against theft using a physical trick. Thieves don't know the trick, but you do, so you can open them with a standard wrench. Solid axle nuts sold in pairs.
NutFix Sinlge Skewer Component security as a replacement for quick-release axles Secure locking thanks to innovative gravitation technology Patented technology for a high level of lock-picking protection Can be installed using a conventional SW 8 open-jaw wrench 135mm M5 threaded
Don't come back to your locked bike only to find a sad frame missing its wheels and saddle. ABUS's NutFix system protects wheels and seat posts against theft using a physical trick. Thieves don't know the trick, but you do, so you can open them with a standard wrench. Seat post clamp locks include the post clamp as well as fixing bolt and nut.
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-5 mm bars with a core of light steel and synthetic coating to prevent damage to the bicycle's paintwork -The bars and the lock body are made of particularly light materials and ferrous alloy -Bars are linked with special rivets -Premium automatic cylinder -The Bordo Lite Mini fits perfectly into jersey pocket
ABUS's Bordo Classic 5900 folding lock features a linked steel bar construction to provide maximum flexibility to secure to racks, fence posts, signs, etc. - Compact design offers many frame mounting possibilities - Coating to prevent damage of the bicycle's paint
- Good protection at medium theft risk - Recommended for securing good bicycles - 5mm steel bars with synthetic coating to prevent damage to the bicycle's paintwork - Link construction allows compact folding - Stainless steel case with manual cover for the keyhole against dirt and corrosion - The bars, the links, as well as supporting elements of the locking system are made of special hardened steel - Bars are linked with special rivets - ABUS Plus cylinder for high protection against manipulations, e.g. picking - Two keys are supplied with the lock - Easy transport thanks to practical holder - Flexible mounting with non-slip Velcro straps - Mounting on nearly every part of the frame possible, the lock can be easily removed sideways
5 mm steel bars, with extra soft 2-components coating to prevent damage to the bicycle's paintwork The bars, the case, the links as well as supporting elements of the locking system are made of special hardened steel Alarm of at least 100 dB for 15 seconds Alarm function on basis of the ABUS 3D detection system that means, that every movement is detected Intelligent alarm – In case of small and short movement, e. g. the bike gets hit by a football, the lock only gives a short warning tone Different acoustic signals inform about battery, activation and alarm status Bars are linked with special rivets ABUS Plus cylinder for high protection against manipulations, e.g. picking
Maximum strength for maximum security: the BORDO GRANIT XPlus 6500 Folding Lock is the top-of-the-range model in the best-selling BORDO family, offering an excellent level of security. The BORDO GRANIT XPlus 6500 Folding Lock is quite literally a tough nut for bike thieves to crack since it incorporates 5.5 mm bars manufactured from specially hardened steel and connected with special rivets, which offer protection against even the most determined of attacks. The ABUS Link Protection Shield ensures that these rivets are not only flexible but also extremely resistant to attacks involving sawing. - Extra-soft two-component casing to prevent damage to the bike's paint - Color-coordinated soft-touch silicone cover for the lock body - ABUS Link Protection Shield for a high level of protection against hinge sawing - The bars, the body and the load-bearing parts of the locking mechanism are manufactured from specially hardened steel - ABUS XPlus cylinder for extremely high protection against manipulation, e.g. picking - Ideal for securing high-value bicycles - Tool-free attachment using either a practical clamping bracket or non-slip Velcro straps
Looking for the security of a U-Lock but the flexibility of a chain? Look no further than the Bordo Granit X-Plus 6500. With an ABUS security rating of 15 out of 15, this lock features temper hardened steel bars encased in an extra soft coating to protect your bike's paint job. The ABUS Link Protection Shield offers high protection from sawing of the links. The lock body, links and supporting elements of the locking system use the same high quality steel you'll find in the bars. The patented X-Plus Key cylinder offers extremely high protection from picking and it can be keyed alike with other ABUS locks featuring the same X-Plus cylinder - very convenient for multi-lock and multi-bike households. Like all locks in the Bordo family, the 6500 is simple to carry. The rattle free lock carrying case attaches easily to the frame via the silicone coated non-slip Velcro straps or screws easily into the bottle-cage mounts. - 5.5mm steel bars - Bars, links, and lock body are made of special hardened steel - Soft-touch coating on the bars and matching silicone lock body cover protects bike's paint job - ABUS X-Plus Cylinder offers extremely high protection against picking - Two keys supplied with the lock, one LED lighted - ABUS Code Card for ordering additional or replacement keys - Compact, versatile folding technology offers greater range of locking options - Length: 110cm
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Good News: Arsenal Hand Liverpool MASSIVE Summer Transfer Blow
Follow ooh to be a Gooner on Facebook and Twitter for more latest Arsenal news, match analysis, transfer news, injury news, team news and rumours from reliable sources around the World.
Arsenal defender Kieran Gibbs will not be leaving the club this summer, according to Sport Review.
The defender's future has been subject of speculation in recent weeks with the 26 year old being linked with a move to Liverpool.
The defender was said to have been tired with his situation at the Emirates and told Wenger he would be open to a move away from the club in search of regular football. It was even reported that Wenger would sanction the sale of the defender should he sign a suitable replacement for the 26 year old.
However, Sport Review now claims Gibbs will not be sold this summer but also claimed Wenger is looking to offload some of his defenders.
The report sites Italian Journalist Emanuele Giulianelli as it source claiming a move to Liverpool will not happen.
Giulianelli said: "Deal cooled down. But Arsenal want to sell in that part of the pitch."
Gibbs started only three league games for the Gunners last season and made additional twelve appearances from the bench missing out of Roy Hodgson's England squad in the process.
The defender is keen to get is international career back on track by playing regular football but it seems his only option is to work hard and win back his place in Wenger's starting xi.
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TBY talks to Ismitz Matthew De Alwis, CEO of Kenanga Investors, on the range of services required to meet the investment needs and working towards unlocking the Islamic wealth pool.
BIOGRAPHYIsmitz Matthew De Alwis is the CEO for Kenanga Investors, the asset management arm of Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad. He has 24 years of experience, starting his career as an investment analyst with a regional research and advisory firm, where he obtained regional exposure in Hong Kong, the Philippines, Dubai, and Singapore. He joined Kenanga Investors in 2013 upon the acquisition of ING Investment Management's Malaysia outfit. He has attended the Advanced Business Management Program by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Lausanne and holds a MBA. In addition, he has a bachelor's degree in business administration and qualifications from the Chartered Institute of Marketing UK and is a certified financial planner (CFP).
How are financial services horizontally integrated within the Kenanga Group?
Kenanga Investors Group is the asset management arm of Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad which consists of both conventional and Islamic entities. Kenanga is proud to be an award winning asset Management Company recognized for its investment performance and strong growth in recent years. We are one of only eight private retirement scheme licensed providers in Malaysia. We serve multi-segment investors from retail, corporate, institutional, and high-net worth individuals via a multi-distribution network. Our commitment to our clients drives us to achieve consistent top performance in our business. Previously, we were predominantly known as an institutional player. We managed pension funds, Malaysian GLCs, and large corporate clients. We have now diversified our strategies to include mass retail markets through multi-distribution channels. Over the past few years, our company has recorded consistent track records, solid investment strategies, and good risk governance for a more balanced value proposition for our clients. Moving ahead, we plan to further grow our clientele in the mass affluent to high-net worth segment market. In international standards, this includes individuals with assets ranging between USD100,000 and USD1 million. With the growing economy of Malaysia, there is also an increase in the segment of working and educated professionals with disposable income. We have initiated our private wealth arm to focus specifically on this segment market to provide financial advisory to meet their investment needs and accelerate their wealth accumulation.
How do you position Malaysia within the larger ASEAN region?
Our current strategy and strength is primarily for the Malaysian centric market. We do have a growing clientele across ASEAN; however, our investment focus has been Malaysia; therefore, we do build strategic alliances with our counterparts in other investment destinations. In today's volatile and highly specialized markets, it is much more efficient to work in this manner than to set up offices abroad; and this strategy has led to much better results for us. For example, Kazakhstan, a country that would normally look to London or Dubai as their financial hub, could now consider Malaysia as we are geographically and culturally closer. In practical terms, companies in the same time zone as their investors would have additional benefits; from Malaysia, we will be able work with Singapore, Japan, China, and Hong Kong with ease. The global investment world is not yet entirely borderless; working with specialized boutique investment mangers with on-the-ground knowledge reaps more benefits. We are a homegrown Malaysian investment firm with more than 40 years of experience, serving many international investors looking for a Malaysian strategy.
How did Kenanga become the investor of choice for Malaysian GLCs and institutional investors?
This is mainly due to concerted efforts across the group and to being focused with our strategy in delivering consistent top-performance, remaining true to our investment objectives and having a vibrant investment team. Also on the governance side, our investment risk management consists of a highly skilled team that monitors all the parameters in the Malaysian standards whilst adopting international standards and best practices into our system. Investors prefer this long-term vision and sustainable performance as it fits their investment appetite. For three-, five-, and 10-year mutual funds, we have consistently been recognized as the top equity manager in Malaysia. For the past two years, we have been building our expertise and track record for regional equities in Asia Pacific, ASEAN, and our fixed income (sukuk and conventional), which will continue to open new avenues and unlock funds among institutional and private investors in both the conventional and Muslim world. Our Islamic products are now focused on equities and fixed income funds whilst we believe there will be further growth in this area. There is a global Islamic wealth pool of around USD11-12 trillion that could be unlocked in the years ahead.
Charting a Wide Course Through a Narrow Sea
Deft Malaysian diplomacy reassured Beijing of its good intentions without making major concessions in security, trade, or maritime travel; subtly maintained strong ties to the United States; kept Japan in the loop; and held ASEAN together in the face of mounting Chinese pressure.read article
Focus: The ASEAN Economic Community
Great potential, greater responsibilities
Often overlooked for its nexus at one of the most peaceful junctures of the world—and hence as somehow less dynamic than the Middle Kingdom or as awe-inspiring as the ever-exciting Middle East—the ASEAN block is nonetheless not to be taken lightly.read article
Tun Musa bin Hitam, Chairman, World Islamic Economic Foundation (WIEF)
TBY talks to Tun Musa bin Hitam, Chairman of the World Islamic Economic Foundation (WIEF), on doing business across religious lines, improving global Muslim society, and implementing ethical lending systems.read article
Dato' Kamaruzzaman Abu Kassim, President & Chief Executive, Johor Corporation (JCorp)
TBY talks to Dato' Kamaruzzaman Abu Kassim, President & Chief Executive of Johor Corporation (JCorp), on managing a wide portfolio, the new Ibrahim International Business District, and the role of China in the region.read article
Tan Sri Dato' Sri Abdul Wahid bin Omar, Former Minister, Prime Minister's Department of Malaysia,
TBY talks to Tan Sri Dato' Sri Abdul Wahid bin Omar, Former Minister in the Prime Minister's Department of Malaysia, on reducing oil dependency, boosting sustainable infrastructure, and preparing for rainy days.read article
Dato' Dzulkifli Mahmud, Former CEO, Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE)
TBY talks to Dato' Dzulkifli Mahmud, Former CEO of Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), on youth entrepreneurship, attracting Fortune 500 firms, and high aerospace aspirations.read article
Focus: Legacy Of Tan Sri Zeti Aziz
Big shoes to fill
The departure of Dr. Zeti Akhtar Aziz from Negara's top position kept many uneasy for a period of time. While a satisfactory successor has been chosen, Aziz leaves behind a legacy of one of the world's most renowned central bank leaders.read article
Datuk Sazali Hamzah, Managing Director/CEO , PETRONAS Chemicals Group (PCG)
TBY talks to Datuk Sazali Hamzah, Managing Director & CEO of PETRONAS Chemicals Group (PCG), on the group's major achievements in recent years, prospects for expansion, and pursuing further opportunities.read article
Mohd Zamzam bin Jaafar, CEO, Malaysia Nuclear Power Corporation (MNPC)
TBY talks to Mohd Zamzam bin Jaafar, CEO of the Malaysia Nuclear Power Corporation (MNPC), on the progress being made on the path toward nuclear energy, the international and national guidelines that are being followed, and the regional perspectives on nuclear energy.read article
Y.B. Dato' Seri Ong Ka Chuan, Second Minister , International Trade and Industry
TBY talks to Y.B. Dato' Seri Ong Ka Chuan, Second Minister for International Trade and Industry, on the benefits of cooperating with China, focusing on technological advancements, and its areas of focus under the Eleventh Malaysia Plan.read article
Datuk Dr. Mohd Yusoff Sulaiman, President & CEO, Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT)
TBY talks to Datuk Dr. Mohd Yusoff Sulaiman, President & CEO of Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT), on how to incorporate innovation into traditional fields of expertise and the importance of partnership in encouraging fresh ideas.read article
Dato' Madani Sahari, CEO, Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI)
TBY talks to Dato' Madani Sahari, CEO of Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI), on creating the optimum environment for energy efficient vehicles, developing the human capacity to bring this industry to Malaysia, and the potential the automotive industry has for Malaysia and the wider region.read article
Tan Sri Dato' Seri Ahmad Ramli Mohd Nor, Executive Deputy Chairman & Managing Director , Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation (BHIC)
TBY talks to Tan Sri Dato' Seri Ahmad Ramli Mohd Nor, Executive Deputy Chairman & Managing Director of Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation (BHIC), on leveraging experience and partnerships to branch out into global markets and how recent developments are shaping the ambitions of the company going forward.read article
Ashran Dato' Ghazi, CEO, Malaysian Global Innovation & Creativity Centre (MaGIC),
TBY talks to Ashran Dato' Ghazi, CEO of Malaysian Global Innovation & Creativity Centre (MaGIC), on the company's partnership with Uber, entrepreneurship development, and the many resources at MaGIC's disposal.read article
Datuk Ir. Khalilur Rahman Ebrahim, Executive Chairman, System Consultancy Services (SCS)
TBY talks to Datuk Ir. Khalilur Rahman Ebrahim, Executive Chairman of System Consultancy Services (SCS), on projects with the government and military, cyber threats, and the extent of the company's presence in Malaysia.read article
Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi, Senior Director, Sectoral Policy Division of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry
TBY talks to Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi, Senior Director at the Sectoral Policy Division of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, on what initiatives are accompanying the Aerospace Blueprint and how the sector will help Malaysia become a sector leader in ASEAN and beyond.read article
Shamsul Kamar Abu Samah, CEO, National Aerospace Industry Coordinating Office (NAICO)
TBY talks to Shamsul Kamar Abu Samah, CEO of the National Aerospace Industry Coordinating Office (NAICO), on ambitions for the sector, including the 3M Global Aerospace Future Landscape project between Malaysia, Mexico, and Morocco.read article
Datuk Badlisham Bin Ghazali, Managing Director, Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB)
TBY talks to Datuk Badlisham Bin Ghazali, Managing Director of Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB), on the ambitions of Kuala Lumpur International Airport's expansion and MAHB's plans for its surrounding land, as well as overseas plans.read article
Saji Raghavan, Country Director-Malaysia & Brunei, Rolls-Royce
TBY talks to Saji Raghavan, Country Director-Malaysia & Brunei at Rolls-Royce, on the local demand for a strong aerospace industry, the role partnerships will play in meeting the Malaysian Aerospace Blueprint, and its strategy going forward.read article
Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong, Minister, Plantation, Industries and Commodities
TBY talks to Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong, Minister of Plantation, Industries and Commodities, on the role of commodities in the national economy, driving innovation, and the potential for the rubber industry.read article
Datuk Dr. Sharif Haron, Director General, Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI)
TBY talks to Datuk Dr. Sharif Haron, Director General of Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI), on fruit diversity, working with universities, and innovation in domestic rice production.read article
Tuan Syamsani Tuan Mansor, COO, Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC)
TBY talks to Tuan Syamsani Tuan Mansor, COO of the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC), on the growing MICE segment, working to increase the exposure of the center, and plans for the future.read article


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Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Review: Jessie Torrisi - Brûler Brûler
Jessie Torrisi - Brûler Brûler
2009, Wild Curls
Jessie Torrisi is a drummer/journalist turned Singer/Songwriter who moved from New York City to Austin, Texas for a different perspective on the world. Torrisi served as a drummer for several NYC bands; including Les Fleurs Tragiques, Laptop and Unisex Salon before making the switch to front woman (she's vowed to never go back). Torrisi's debut solo album, Brûler Brûler, drops October 28, 2009, and is a musical breath of fresh air that never forgets its musical past but looks stridently forward.
Brûler Brûler opens with Hungry Like Me, a musical wish list of the qualities of a perfect man in Torrisi's terms. The easy Americana arrangement is the perfect setting for a song full of longing and desire. As you get further into the song you realize Torrisi's not just casting a wish list but speaking to someone she hopes fits the bill. There's an ambivalence between hope and melancholy here, like a world-weary woman who hopes he's the right one but who's been burned a few too many times to believe it. X In Texas, on the other hand, is a breakup song of epic proportions. Mature and quiet in its tenor, Torrisi tells him why it's over, sounding like she has cause to be angry, but forgives him and wishes him well. She just asks to be left alone, even though it's clear she still cares. Cannonball is pure desire in song; it's the queen of come-on songs, like a cross between Patsy Cline, Chrissie Hynde and Martina Sorbara.
Breeze In Carolina is an amazing tune. Torrisi is singing to someone who's trying to run away, telling him that no matter how far he runs he's going to miss her. This is one of those rare songs that come along with the potential to be a classic. I could hear this being the melancholy keynote tune for a character in a musical or a movie. It's not your typical Country/Americana tune. The song is substantial in both content and emotion. Runaway Train is another song of longing, this time in an unrequited or inattentive love. Torrisi's vocals are on fire here, full of heart and a sultry country sound that's unlike anyone on Country or Pop radio.
Storm Clouds takes on a pop sway that's highly appealing. The melody here is highly memorable, and Torrisi gives a vocal performance not to be forgotten. It's yet another song of loss, but this time Torrisi decides she's had enough. There's a hopeful ending this time, with Torrisi looking to the skies and what is coming rather than behind. So Many Miles takes on an almost 1980's AM Radio R&B sound mixing with the Americana feel. I didn't enjoy this tune quite as much as the rest of the album, but it's still decent. Brûler Brûler closes out with The Brighter Side, a piano-based tune about the hope and outlook love can bring. It's a gorgeous tune, highly personal in presentation and heartfelt in delivery. It's the perfect ending to the album.
Jessie Torrisi is a bit out of the ordinary. She's a Country/Americana singer with an Alt-Rock sound mixed in with her Country Twang. Her lyrics are intelligent and nuanced; full of sensuality and a personal voraciousness for life that can be startling and then endearing. Torrisi's voice isn't what you'd call classically pretty, but you know you'll stay and listen as long as she keeps singing. The songs themselves are off the beaten track, full of a beauty and singular personality that could become a trademark. Brûler Brûler is a thrilling introduction for us here at Wildy's World, and we are excited to see what Torrisi does next.
Rating: 4 Stars (Out of 5)
You can learn more about Jessie Torrisi at http://www.jessietorrisi.com/ or www.myspace.com/jessietorrisi. Brûler Brûler drops on October 28, 2009
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