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2019 Official Programs & Playlist
Liahona posted a topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions2019 Official Programs & Playlist: This master(first) post will only be updated based on OFFICIAL organizational announcements WITH confirmation. An announcement on the corps official website or official social media site and/or newspaper publication announcement will be considered written authorization to post their musical selections here under this master post. Any other comments will be considered unofficial until verified by at least one or more of the aforementioned methods of disclosure above. NO RUMORS. Links to spotify will be available once any corps announces any musical selections and confirmation is secured. *** Full credit needs to go to frontensemble.com for the Corps logos used below.*** ***Any new corps not included currently in this list will be added if found on the official DCI schedule when it becomes available*** ================================================================== Madison Scouts - Majestic Repertoire: Afterburners - Chuck Naffier/Mark Taylor Backlash - Simon Dobson 715-Creeks - Bon Iver Young Person's Guide to the [Jazz] Orchestra - Duncan Lamont Spinning Wheel - Blood Sweat & Tears One Voice - Barry Manilow Announcement: https://bit.ly/2L3VYYc YouTube Source Music - Individual Links: Afterburners - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDxI4fs8jKg Backlash - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CC7tI_nU0EM 715 Creeks - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaYgMdq6NDg Young Person's Guide to the Jazz Orchestra https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OujqnrTOr4s Spinning Wheel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kK62tfoCmuQ One Voice - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-cDP8px1fQ =============================================================== The Cadets - Behold Repertoire: Fanfare for the Women by Libby Larsen Just by David Lang Blueprint by Caroline Shaw Dance No. 1 from the Estancia Orchestral Suite by Alberto Ginastera Bridge Over Troubled Water by Paul Simon Do Better by Tom Aungst, Omar Carmenates, and Brandon Carrita Symphony No. 4 by David Maslanka Announcement: https://bit.ly/2Hc2dFv YouTube Source Music - Individual Links: Fanfare for the Women https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nNQwCAw4Pw Just https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTGtgvMQFm8 Blueprint https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2bRnpnsSKA Dance No. 1 from the Estancia Orchestral Suite https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOG4Ct75DKk Bridge Over Troubled Water https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_a46WJ1viA Symphony No. 4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=547zbTOQ8-E ============================================================== Blue Devils - Ghostlight Repertoire: Cycle Song by Imogen Heap Rhythm Song by Imogen Heap A True Passion by Lorne Balfe Stroke of Genius by Lorne Balfe Symphony No. 3 by Aram Khachaturian Ghostlight by Dave Glyde Circus by Britney Spears Announcement: https://bit.ly/2JtACls YouTube Source Music - Individual Links: Cycle Song by Imogen Heap https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysYaYUB2s_Q Rhythm Song by Imogen Heap https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70mX3c6j9tE A True Passion by Lorne Balfe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwoumzFJsyM Stroke of Genius by Lorne Balfe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOM80mQGCks Symphony No. 3 by Aram Khachaturian https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--P9sTGqUHw Ghostlight by Dave Glyde Circus by Britney Spears https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVhJ_A8XUgc ============================================================== Boston Crusaders - Goliath Repertoire: Enough of Our Machines – Son Lux Everybody Wants to Rule the World – Tears for Fears (Roland Orzabal, Ian Stanley, Chris Hughes) On the Shoulders of Giants – Peter Graham Giant Steps – John Coltrane My Shot – Lin-Manuel Miranda Fanfare for Rocky – Bill Conti Once Upon a Castle – Michael Daugherty Announcement: https://bit.ly/2EjKhaa YouTube Source Music - Individual Links: Enough of Our Machines – Son Lux https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wIhCD4B-48 Everybody Wants to Rule the World – Tears for Fears (Roland Orzabal, Ian Stanley, Chris Hughes) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST86JM1RPl0 On the Shoulders of Giants – Peter Graham https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IvKAAEOc8w Giant Steps – John Coltrane https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30FTr6G53VU My Shot – Lin-Manuel Miranda https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic7NqP_YGlg Fanfare for Rocky – Bill Conti https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKQioyQDowU Once Upon a Castle – Michael Daugherty https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HS5-PlUov64 ============================================================== Seattle Cascades - Off The Grid Repertoire: Off The Grid - Brandon Smith Asphalt Cocktail - John Mackey I've Got The World On A String - Harold Arlen Never Gonna Give You Up - Stock, Aitken, Waterman (SAW) Nitro - Frank Ticheli High Wire - John Mackey Announcement: https://goo.gl/4uDaW1 YouTube Source Music - Individual Links: Off The Grid - Brandon Smith Asphalt Cocktail - John Mackey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_hzyBOVHk4 I've Got The World On A String - Harold Arlen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k8E0dlL8Ks Never Gonna Give You Up - Stock, Aitken, Waterman (SAW) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ Nitro - Frank Ticheli https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPAdZWbhKsk High Wire - John Mackey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpoSTldTLWc ============================================================== Pacific Crest - Everglow Repertoire: Original Music by Bradley Kerr Green, Jonathan Zuniga, and Ezekiel Lanser Ready Player One by Alan Silvestri Meta by Bradley Kerr Green, Jonathan Zuniga, and Ezekiel Lanser View From Olympus by John Psathas Chinatown by Jerry Goldsmith Insight – Haywyre by Martin Sebastian Vogt Edward Scissorhands by Danny Elfman Announcement: https://bit.ly/2WWVNiY YouTube Source Music - Individual Links: Ready Player One by Alan Silvestri https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFcv4NIuqvU View From Olympus by John Psathas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrfuDCry3yQ&list=PL167EF21D8376B051 Chinatown by Jerry Goldsmith https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7th0sBFpg0 Insight – Haywyre by Martin Sebastian Vogt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IjT7zUi6gQ Edward Scissorhands by Danny Elfman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlYvM1-hihw&list=PL7572306C225EA0C9 ============================================================== YouTube Source Music - All Corps Combined PLAYLIST ( Madison Scouts 1 thru 6 ) (The Cadets 7 thru 12) (Blue Devils 13 thru 18) ( Boston Crusaders 19 thru 25) (Seattle Cascades 26 thru 31) (Pacific Crest 32 thru 36) ============================================================== This YouTube Playlist excludes: Do Better by Tom Aungst, Omar Carmenates, and Brandon Carrita Ghostlight by Dave Glyde Off The Grid - Brandon Smith Original Music by Bradley Kerr Green, Jonathan Zuniga, and Ezekiel Lanser Meta by Bradley Kerr Green, Jonathan Zuniga, and Ezekiel Lanser ============================================================== The Spotify playlist will be updated as the main post is updated. Link to Spotify playlist ---->> This Spotify Playlist excludes: Afterburners - Chuck Naffier/Mark Taylor Young Person's Guide to the [Jazz] Orchestra - Duncan Lamont Dance No. 1 from the Estancia Orchestral Suite by Alberto Ginastera Do Better by Tom Aungst, Omar Carmenates, and Brandon Carrita Rhythm Song by Imogen Heap Ghostlight by Dave Glyde Off The Grid - Brandon Smith ============================================================== Troopers - Beyond Boundaries Announcement: https://goo.gl/yNi7Rb Music City - Of Mice & Music Announcement: https://goo.gl/KNW6yQ Crossmen - Valkyrie Featuring the music of Led Zeppelin, Trent Reznor, & Andrew Markworth. Announcement: https://goo.gl/8E6siy Spirit of Atlanta - Neon Underground Announcement: https://bit.ly/2VelY79 The Academy - the bridge between Announcement: https://bit.ly/2VIqL0L Mandarins - Subterra Announcement: https://bit.ly/2H0yyie Genesis - From the Ground Up Announcement: https://bit.ly/2JufqvB Colts - When Hell Freezes Over Announcement: https://bit.ly/2WkP1GB Phantom Regiment Jersey Surf Carolina Crown Blue Knights Blue Stars Santa Clara Vanguard Bluecoats The Cavaliers ================================================================== Please comment below or PM me with any official program announcements. ==================================================================
DRUMLINE WARM-UPS / CADENCES 1970s / 1980s / 1990s
Irish-Kiltie posted a topic in DCP MarketplaceOffered for sale is a collection of drum corps drumline writing that spans several decades from the 1970s to the 1990s. Cadences, warm-ups, exercises and random bids from some of the greatest percussion arrangers ever to put their beats on a football field for Drum Corps International, Drum Corps Midwest and dozens of other regional circuits back in the day. This collection is over 100 pages from percussion arrangers such as Marty Hurley, Tom Sorensen, Russ Weber, Dennis Delucia, John Wooton, Brian Dufour, Jeff Prosperie, Bart Dixion writing for corps such as Phantom Regiment, Pioneer, Bridgemen, Colts, Blue Devils, Cavaliers, etc. A great historical collection of drumline beats to help build your chops for auditions and the upcoming marching season. All of the arrangements are in page protectors and shipped in a three ring binder. This is also posted on Ebay and you can view photos there. https://www.ebay.com/itm/153353723429 Thanks for looking and feel free to ask any questions.
Colts 2018
goodmello posted a topic in DCI World Class Corps DiscussionsIt has been mentioned a few times in other threads that there isn't a Colts 2018 thread yet. I was going to start one later this week if they continued to remain competitive in the 'finals line up hopefuls', but I guess I'll do it now. Personally, I think it's one of the most competitive brass books in recent years. The show is just good drum corps! They no doubt need to clean up visually, especially their guard. However, they certainly have the talent this year! Anyone else have thoughts on their possible road to finals? Or just comments on the show so far this season?
All time shows: The Colts
ThePlanets posted a topic in DCI World Class Corps DiscussionsIt's officially Valentine's season so what better time to head to Iowa and discuss THE RED TEAM! What are your top 1-5 Colts shows? (Optional) What are your 1-3 least favorites from them? You can go into as much or little detail as you like but please please try to keep things positive. For a quick recap in case you missed it and/or want to add your contributions: Week 1- Cavies- 2006 the Machine is the favorite and 2012 15 min of fame is the least favorite. Week 2- Jersey Surf- 2012 Bridgemania favorite Week 3- Blue Knights-1994 Trittico for bras band favorite. least 2001Blue Toons Week 4- Spirit of Atlanta- 1980 favorite Week 5- Carolina Crown- Favorite: 2015 Inferno; Least Favorite: 2017 ...It is Week 6- The Mandarins- 2017 inside the ink for favorite. Week 7- Boston Crusaders- 2000 RED is the favorite. Week 8- Pioneer- 1996 Celtic Twilight is the favorite. Week 9- Santa Clara Vanguard- 1999 Inventions for a New Millennium favorite. 1995 Not the Nutcracker least favorite. Week 10- Oregon Crusaders 2014 Nevermore is the favorite Week 11- The Crossmen- 1992 Songs for the Planet Earth is the favorite. Week 12- The Cadets- 2011 Between Angels and Demons is the favorite. 2006 The Zone Part II least favorite. Week 13 Corrps that are no longer with us. Every show is a winner! Week 14 Genesis TIE 2016 Hell Hath No Fury and 2017 the other side of now. Music City 2017 the tribe Week 15 Madison Scouts- 1995 A Drum Corps Fan's Dream: A Day in the Life of a Bull Fighter. Least Favorite 2009 Relampago Week 16- The Academy- favorite 2016 Drum Corpse Bride Week 17- Seattle Cascades- favorite 2002 City Riffs Week 18- The Blue Devils Favorite 1986. Least Favorite-2010 through a glass darkly
Academy v.s. Colts
Dchristian125 posted a topic in DCI World Class Corps DiscussionsHi everyone, This is episode 7 of my match up series. In this episode, we will be looking at the Colts and The Academy. In 2017, both corps experienced changes. New uniforms, new staff, etc. Both corps were neck and neck with eachother. This match up should be very interesting to watch in the 2018. Now it time for you to vote. Who do you think will score and finish higher next season? Vote and well will find out.
Hi everyone, As the summer of 2018 approaches, I thought that it would be nice to have a list of all the corps that will competing this summer. World Class Corps 1. The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps 2. The Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps 3. The Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps 4. The Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps 5. The Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps 6. The Boston Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps 7. The Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps 8. Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps 9. The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps 10. The Colts Drum and Bugle Corps 11. The Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps 12. Genesis Drum and Bugle Corps 13. Jersey Surf Drum and Bugle Corps 14. The Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps 15. The Mandarins Drum and Bugle Corps 16. Music City Drum and Bugle Corps 17. The Oregon Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps 18. Pacific Crest Drum and Bugle Corps 19. The Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps 20. Pioneer Drum and Bugle Corps 21. The Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps 22. Seattle Cascades Drum and Bugle Corps 23. Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps 24. The Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps Open Class Corps 1. 7th Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps 2. The Battalion Drum and Bugle Corps 3. The Blue Devils B Drum and Bugle Corps 4. The Blue Devils C Drum and Bugle Corps 5. The Colt Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps 6. The Columbians Drum and Bugle Corps 7. Gold Drum and Bugle Corps 8. Golden Empire Drum and Bugle Corps 9. The Guardians Drum and Bugle Corps 10. Heat Wave Drum and Bugle Corps 11. Impulse Drum and Bugle Corps 12. Incognito Drum and Bugle Corps 13. Legends Drum and Bugle Corps 14. Les Stentors Drum and Bugle Corps 15. The Louisiana Stars Drum and Bugle Corps 16. The Raiders Drum and Bugle Corps 17. River City Rhythm Drum and Bugle Corps 18. Shadow Drum and Bugle Corps 19. Southwind Drum and Bugle Corps 20. Spartans Drum and Bugle Corps 21. Vanguard Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps 22. Vessel Drum and Bugle Corps 23. Watchmen Drum and Bugle Corps International Class Corps 1. Jubal Corps Under Evaluation to Compete in DCI's Open Class in 2018 1. Armada Drum and Bugle Corps
After seeing the Blue Stars and Crossmen compete neck and neck with eachother all season this year, I began to wonder which corps might be in that same situation next season where they are right next to each other in terms of scoring and placement. My tight grouping predictions for next season are the following: Blue Devils v.s. Santa Clara Vanguard Santa Clara Vanguard v.s. Carolina Crown Bluecoats v.s. Cavailers Cadets v.s. Blue Knights Phantom Regiment v.s. Blue Knights Blue Stars v.s. Crossmen Madison Scouts v.s. Mandarins Troopers v.s. Colts Blue Devils B v.s. Vanguard Cadets Gold v.s. Golden Empire Seattle Cascades v.s. Jersey Surf Jersey Surf v.s. Pioneer Music City v.s. Genesis Battalion v.s. Columbians Impulse v.s. Shadow Shadow v.s. River City Rhythm Les Stentors v.s. Impulse Pacific Crest v.s. Oregon Crusaders Colts v.s. Academy Oregon Crusaders v.s. Spirit of Atlanta Again, these are just my predictions. What are your predictions? Do any of your predictions match any of mine? Do you agree or disagree with my predictions? Please comment in this thread and we will find out!
A couple of tight showdowns coming to DCI Arkansas (Little Rock). 1/10th separated Crossmen and Blue Stars and 5/100th separated OC and Mandarins in the previous evening at Broken Arrow, OK. Order of performance follows. 7:00 pm Mandarins 7:17 pm Jersey Surf 7:34 pm Pacific Crest 7:51 pm Oregon Crusaders 8:08 pm Colts 8:42 pm Crossmen 8:59 pm Blue Stars 9:16 pm Blue Knights 9:33 pm Santa Clara Vanguard
Surprised not to see a thread yet for this show: DCI Dallas, presented by North Texas Festival of Drums Monday, July 20, 2015 -- 7:00 p.m. CDT Wildcat Ram Stadium Lake Highland High School 9449 Church Road Dallas, Texas 75238 Corps in performance order: Open Class Guardians Genesis World Class Mandarins Troopers Colts Crossmen Blue Stars Blue Knights Santa Clara Vanguard Blue Devils Source: DCI. If anyone has details on exact performance times or judges, by all means chime in. Most recent scores have BD at 87.300, SCV at 84.825, and BK at 81.900. It's pretty unlikely any of them will change positions, but what will their scores be? Will Stars catch Xmen? Will Colts catch Troop? How will Guardians do in their final performance this year? Inspiration for subject line:
Thunder of drums -mankato 6-29-15
Pit_Girl_77 posted a topic in DCI (All) Corps Show & Event ReviewsGreat night of drum corps! No rain, only a light wind, packed full house (arrive early, lots of folks with reserved tickets had trouble getting to their seats as everyone "spread" on the bleachers and some spots seemed to dissappear). This is the grass stadium where the MN Vikings have training camp, no track-grass right up to the bleachers-the crowd is so close some drum majors conduct from the stands. My hometown and most fav stadium to play in! Some totally biased thoughts from last night: (i have not seen much of anything live/video/etc for this season, have not even had time to read much) Govenaires: classic show for them, entertaining music choices and they performed the heck out of it. Contra (tuba?...I might be old...) solo with the gold flags is a great design choice. I suspect the closer has not been on the field long, but it is going to rock by August. MN Brass: this show is already looking polished-great guard coustuming and flags, loved the music. Great solo work in the hornline, everything looks and sounds like another DCA-sweep for MN this year :) RACINE SCOUTS: props to the 4 kids in the brass line (yep, 4). Of course there are balance issues with the full drumline and out, but they hung in and did a nice job in the ballad. Nice vocal solo, and the guard work that was ready for the show fit well. Horns were staged near the pit for most of the show. COLT CADETS: my kiddos-great job!!! Full show marching on the field, some guard works needs to be added in places yet. Big sound, then when the shakos come off you remember that many are only 12 years old...yikes! Members are very animated and selling the show, soloists did a great job, so proud of you guys! Pioneer: my vote for "most improved", but I have been out of the loop the past 2 years with the baby...anyway, wow! Big corps in all sections, lots of volume, entertaining show. The costumes and flags fit the theme great, it was easy to follow the story. They are not moving as fast or playing as many notes as the big guys, so I know they are not likely to hit top-15, but they should be very proud of this show. VIP to the cymbal line-lots of effects, good marching and visuals COLTS-Go Red Team! Love the show, set #3 grabbed the crowd great and the wall of sound on the first big hits got them roaring. Trumpet solos rocked, vocal solo was great, and lots of little details on the front sideline with pit and voice actors that added a lot (popcorn...lol...) I can't wait to see how the ending changes in the next few weeks. Narration was a bit hard to hear due to the stands so close to the pit, with speakers aimed right at the wall, but this stadium is unique, so it should not be an issue most other places. Love ya lots guys-keep up the great work! MADISON SCOUTS-love the 1990s uniforms, the whole show has the 90s feel with jazz and screaming sopranos (trumpets....). Big wall of sound was the loudest of the night. Fun, happy show. BLUECOATS-after reading a bit on this show before seeing it, I knew some things I wanted to watch for. I think they maybe the used the silver atom things more then in the first couple of shows, but I don't have any prior viewings to go on. Guard was in and on them quiet a bit, they moved around, etc. The speaker effects are very cool, I loved the muted trumpets being bounced around the field. We were sitting right on the 50, so the best possible listening point. I hope folks further out near the end zones will be able to get the same show we got. But, as cool as that was, I was the most impressed with the crazy body work the corps is doing. Is it required to take years of ballet to be in the 'coats horn line? Slow motion running...crazy cool.... I have never had a good handle on scores, so I won't go into that. Placements were as they performed, and I agree with those 100%....but I hope the COLTS overtake Madison with some crazy cleaning and a few tricks up their sleeves.... I will try to add some photos soon.
Cabrera, Gabriel - Colts Tuba
Phan1994 posted a topic in DCP SponsorBoardHi everyone! My name is Gabriel Cabrera. I'm a sophomore at Southwestern Illinois College and the University of Kentucky. In addition to being a full time college student, I am an avid fan of marching music, especially DCI. With only 2 years of eligibility left, I figured the only thing better than watching DCI would be to finally take the initiative and join a group for the 2015 season! I'm a clarinet player by trade, but hope to put my brass experience to use by marching tuba for the Colts of Dubuque, IA, in 2015! Being out of the St. Louis area, I have to drive a considerable distance for camps. The five hour drive plus food, camp costs, and overall membership costs will make this close to a $3600 price tag. I do work part time, so I hope to make up as much of the costs on my own as I can. However, I'd appreciate the help all the same. I've already nailed down the first $1000, so I'm already well on my way! If you would like to help me march this summer, please message me through this site, email me at the address below, or go to http://www.gofundme.com/gabedci2015 I hope you'll consider helping me make the most of this amazing opportunity. Thank you, Gabriel Cabrera Email address: firstname.lastname@example.com
Placements 12-18, Decided?
recketscience posted a topic in DCI World Class Corps DiscussionsLots of agreement early on that this range would be an exciting one to watch as we go into finals. These placement seem to have become consistent since just before San Antonio. So, current placement a lock? percent chance of moving up? percent chance of moving down? Of course if someone moves up, someone has to move down or tie (God forbid). My thoughts: Crossmen: 12th place A LOCK show and performance places them there solidly Troopers: 13th place A LOCK not enough in the show construction to get them higher, too good to move down Colts: 14th place A LOCK this could have been 12th with more talent and cleaner music book sooner voice over not quite right, don't think they are willing to budge much there Spirit: 15th place 40% LOCK 60% Chance to move down show is poorly designed, but they have more talent than some below them and have the finalist experience The Academy: 16th place 50% LOCK 50% Chance to move up better show than SOA all around, some sections as talented, really need to clean OC: 17th place 50% LOCK 50% Chance to move up better show than Academy or SOA, lots to clean yet Pacific Crest: 50% LOCK 50% Chance to move up tidiest show in 15-18 range, gotta turn up the communication and lower individual mistakes
Return to Center (ville).
N.E. Brigand posted a topic in DCI World Class Corps DiscussionsWhere the address is not unknown. It's 500 E. Franklin Ave. That's right: there are two shows in Ohio tonight. Much attention has gone to the Tour of Champions show featuring seven corps in Massillon (which is where I'll be), but three hours to the southwest is a ten others are competing at the 35th annual installment of Soaring Sounds in Centerville, which is a suburb of Dayton. (However, there are even more corps, fifteen to be exact, competing in Indiana tonight, at the Open Class Prelims.) Here is the Soaring Sounds lineup: --Cincinnati Tradition (all age) --Academy --Jersey Surf --Pacific Crest --Oregon Crusaders --Colts --Spirit of Atlanta --Blue Stars --Blue Knights --Cavaliers Show website. According to the website, the first Soaring Sounds was in 1980, but CorpsReps doesn't list a "Soaring Sounds" or Centerville show that year. However, there is a Dayton show listed for July 13, 1980, and I'm guessing that's the one. It resulted in a tie between Crossmen and Spirit of Atlanta, followed by Cadets and Boston Crusaders. I'll kick off discussion with a question that occurred to me as I watched Colts' show last night in Pittsburgh: when the Scarecrow does find Dorothy, how is she going to react to the news that he murdered the Tin Man and Cowardly Lion? Or is he just not going to tell her?
-i-a (Sorry; I see the title got cut off.) How many people here know the original 1952 Guy Mitchell recording? "And I've just gotta get five or ten ..." tenths in several captions, is doubtless what some of these corps are thinking, although one corps who is not thinking that is... "The Commandant's Own" aka The U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, who will be appearing in exhibition, at: DCI Pittsburgh Presented by Three Rivers Baldwin High School Stadium 4653 Clairton Blvd. (PA Route 51) Pittsburgh, PA 15236 Sunday, August 3, 2014 -- 7:00 p.m. Corps in performance order: --Cascades --Mandarins --Pacific Crest --Colts --Blue Knights --Blue Stars --Boston Crusaders --Phantom Regiment More information here. And here's a news story about the show from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The National Weather Service says there is a 30% chance of showers Sunday night, with showtime temperature of about 70 degrees.
Colts colorguard
kias123 posted a topic in DCI World Class Corps DiscussionsHey, I was thinking about trying out for the colts. I know they aren't finalist but I would still like to be there working hard in order to get the desired result. However, since they arent a high ranking corps I was wondering if their guard would be a challenge for me.(im tossing 5's and 6's)
Because most of these tiny shows get overlooked, and because I enjoyed it quite a lot, here is my review of Sunday's show! (Disclaimer: this review will likely be deficient in color guard and drumline commentary. I'd rather spare you "Wow, drumline's big" and "flags were nice but it was windy" because I admittedly don't have much expertise in these areas.) Legends: This was my first ever experience with Legends. I found the hornline to have a warm and nice sound, generally, however, the visual element definitely hurt the musical delivery. Granted it's early July, so there's still plenty of time to get the feet out of the sound. I really appreciated that the (unamplified) pit had timpani. I enjoyed the concept of the show, though at times integration of horns and drums muddied things a bit. Genesis: First viewing of this corps as well. Visually, a noticeable step up from Legends; this group marches well. The hornline sounds good, now if they would only turn down the awful synthesized bass in the pit. With 12 tubas, there's no need for electronic rumblings in the background; the one brass hit without synth was great. Shoutout to the mellophone section, who stuck out in a solid and good way. When the execution is up to the level of show design, it will be quite excellent. Colt Cadets: Again, first time I've seen CC. The level of demand doesn't seem as high as the previous 2 groups but it seems appropriate for the younger/smaller Colt Cadets corps. I thought the adaptation and performance of Eric Whitacre's "Equus" for the DCI field was well done, as it's an especially rhythmically challenging piece. The hornline, though small, held its own. Pioneer: I've only ever seen Pioneer once or twice, but always found them enjoyable. Musically, the material was traditional in a way (Pioneer's traditional style/traditional hymn tunes and Irish tunes) but also non-traditional in some of the settings of the music. I liked the brass book, I think the arrangements work. I do wonder if there is more to be done with the props in the show, the move around but don't seem to add much to the overall effect. Visual clarity (some especially notable lines and diagonals) looks like, well, July. The corps performs the show enthusiastically, for sure. Though the hornline is small for world class, they play reasonably well and I'd still rather hear it without synth bass beneath. Jersey Surf: I'm unsure about the midi sounds coming from the pit; I don't mind the added effect of woodwind and organ sounds too much, but I think they'd fit in much more musically if the samples had some decay instead of just releasing keyboard-style. I loved the effect of the plumes gradually appearing on the members through the opener. Surf's hornline is growing up and they have an understatedly wonderful show to work with. The tuba soloist in the Copland and mello soloist in the ballad both played very well. Also loved the return to the navy blue uniforms, it's fitting for this program. I can't wait to see this show in August, as Surf has more time on tour this summer than they've ever had. Colts: I'd been hesitantly looking forward to this show for quite some time since I love Pink Floyd. The corps really delivers. Hearing a hornline of this size and quality play parts of Dark Side of the Moon was really incredible. I don't have much commentary on the narration. I think it was delivered well and I understand that is evolving, though I don't know if parts of it would have been as effective if I had not know it as lyrics from Dark Side of the Moon. Radiohead's Everything in Its Right Place translates to the drum corps idiom incredibly effectively, I wanted to hear more of it. I'd seen a lot of complaints about the vocals in The Great Gig in the Sky, but I didn't find it to be disagreeable mostly on account of knowing the source material. Top split trumpets, and the trumpet section in general, were impressive (I'd noticed that last time I saw Colts live back in '12, too). I'm looking forward to see what happens to this show throughout the season.
I don't see a thread for this show, which should be about half over now. Schedule as per From the Pressbox (CDT): 7:15 Legends 7:32 Colt Cadets 7:49 Genesis 8:26 Colts 8:43 Troopers 9:00 Phantom Regiment 9:17 Cavaliers It looks like a little rain is about to roll through, although I don't think it will last. If you're there, or after you're there, chime in here!
Get your kicks in Dixon.
N.E. Brigand posted a topic in DCI World Class Corps DiscussionsThere are actually two shows in Illinois tonight. About 75 minutes west of Lisle, six corps compete in Dixon, where it looks likely the Colts will take first place. I don't see another thread for this show, so... Dixon Petunia Festival A.C. Bowers Field, Dixon High School Lincoln Statue Drive Dixon, IL 61021 Here's the lineup, with times again per From the Pressbox: 6:15 p.m. - Legends 6:32 p.m. - Genesis 6:49 p.m. - Colt Cadets 7:23 p.m. - Pioneer 7:40 p.m. - Jersey Surf 7:57 p.m. - Colts Remember once more that those are Central time.


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The letter suggests turning parents in areas with large Salafist conservative Muslim populations against teachers by telling them "that the school is corrupting their children with sex education, teaching about homosexuals, making their children pray Christian prayers and mixed swimming and sports".
It describes the operation as a "long-term plan and one which we are sure will lead to great success in taking over a number of schools and ensuring they are run on strict Islamic principles".
Apparently written from one fundamentalist to another, it describes how the plan has proved a success in four Birmingham schools, and could be followed in Bradford, where headteachers would be forced out, and the schools turned into academies through lobbying.
They wrote: "We have caused a great amount of organised disruption in Birmingham and as a result now have our own academies and are on the way to getting rid of more headteachers and taking over their schools. Whilst sometimes the practices we use may not seem the correct way to do things you must remember that this is say 'jihad' and as such using all measures possible to win the war is acceptable."
The letter names Adderley Primary, Saltley School, Park View School and Regents Park Community Primary School, as schools where they have already had "success".
There was a surprise Ofsted inspection of Park View last week over claims that non-Muslim employees were being discriminated against. Police have re-opened an investigation at Adderley Primary over "faked" resignation letters from staff.
The heads of Satley School and Regents Park Primary both quit over the summer after the relationship between the leadership and governors at Satley broke down, and allegations of SAT cheating at Regents Park.
The letter outlines a plan to "plant the seed" of SAT cheating at Regents Park Primary.
One of the alleged plotters, Tahir Alam – a former chair of the education committee of the Muslim Council of Britain - denounced the letter to the Guardian as "a malicious fabrication and completely untrue."
Birmingham Selly Oak MP Steve McCabe told the Independent that Trojan Horse was not the first plot by religious groups to destabilise local schools.
McCabe told the Independent: "This is not the first time this has happened. The difference here is the suggestion in the paper, and I know no different, that this is some sort of concerted organisation and strategy paper. I know heads that have been suspended or driven out because of the enormous pressure they are put under by certain groups or cliques trying to usurp them."
A Department for Education spokesman said: "We are aware of the serious allegations made in relation to some local authority schools and an academy in Birmingham, and are in close contact with a number of parties, including the police, the council and teaching unions. Birmingham City Council are investigating all these allegations and we are also looking specifically at the Park View academy.
"All schools are subject to a tough inspection framework and must meet the high standards and requirements rightly expected. We will not hesitate to take firm action if these are not being met – in particular where we become aware of issues of concern in an academy we will move quickly to resolve these. It would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage."

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Matthew Broderick takes TV role
Actor attached to star in NBC comedy pilot 'Beach Lane'Matthew Broderick is coming to series television.
The actor, who had been courted by TV networks for years to headline a show, is attached to star in NBC's multicamera comedy pilot "Beach Lane," which was given the green light Monday.
Also on Monday, the network picked up another multicamera comedy pilot, "Perfect Couples."
"Beach Lane," from UMS, Lorne Michaels' Broadway Video and writer Paul Simms ("NewsRadio"), stars Broderick as a celebrity author hired by an irresponsible millionaire heir to run his struggling small-town newspaper in the Hamptons.
His involvement in "Beach Lane" follows his guest stint on NBC's "30 Rock," which is exec produced by Michaels.
Michaels is exec producing "Beach Lane" with Marci Klein.
"Couples," from UMS and writers Jon Pollack ("30 Rock") and Scott Silveri ("Friends"), is a romantic comedy revolving around three couples, all with varying definitions of relationship perfection.


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The art and science of corneal transplantation dates back approximately 150 years, but the era of modern keratoplasty can be traced to pioneer surgeons of the nineteenth century.
The most significant contributions to the field were recorded in 1952 when Dr. Stocker first reported successful corneal transplantation for the treatment of irreversible corneal edema. The early success was due in large part to the development of adjunct drugs and the perfection of fine surgical instruments and sutures.
Once a medical rarity, corneal transplantation today is an accepted and reliable surgical modality for the rehabilitation of vision that has been compromised by corneal disease. It is estimated that over twenty thousand such procedures are performed annually in the United States alone. The increasing longevity of our population accounts for some of the increases in the number of these procedures due in part to the gradual loss of corneal clarity that can occur through the aging process. Many of the procedures are performed to correct corneal edema associated with commonly performed operative procedures such as cataract extraction and intraocular lens implantation.
The major indication for corneal transplantation surgery is to restore optical clarity. Among the conditions requiring such intervention are: corneal irregularity such as seen in scarring, corneal opacification as an aftermath of infectious disease or corneal contour abnormalities such as those seen with acquired thinning in a condition called keratoconus.
In corneal transplant surgery a diseased cornea is replaced with healthy tissue supplied by an eye bank. Prospective donor tissue is processed by the eye bank and checked for viability and health. Careful attention is directed to the screening of donors to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
The art and science of corneal transplantation leaped light years forward with the introduction of Femtosecond laser technology. Dr. Fox is one of the only corneal surgeons in the metropolitan area offering Femtosecond laser corneal transplantation for those in need of corneal transplant surgery. With manual corneal transplant techniques of the past, the surgeon would make use of steel trephine blades and corneal punches to fashion the corneal donor tissue for transplantation. Inevitably such manual techniques would create a donor cornea that only approximated the intended shape on the patient's cornea. This resulted in common problems including prolonged visual recovery, wound instability and lengthy periods of discomfort and disability and high levels of irregular astigmatism. With the advent of Femtosecond laser technology these concerns are now a thing of the past.
In general, the rehabilitation of vision following corneal transplantation can take a considerable amount of time and requires great skill on the part of the corneal surgeon. The healing process is carefully monitored and the new cornea treated with topical therapeutic agents to allow for the development of the best visual potential. Most patients can expect to enjoy considerable visual improvement beginning at three months following surgery with steady further improvement thereafter.


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John Hutton's move to defence secretary is an unlikely switch for the person who - until Peter Mandelson's shock return - was regarded as the most Blairite minister in the cabinet.
As a former flatmate of Alan Milburn's and a former colleague of Stephen Byers's, Hutton was known to have some reservations about Gordon Brown taking over the Labour leadership.
But Brown is said to have been impressed by the former business secretary's ability to keep his head down and get the job done.
Born in London and brought up in Essex, Hutton started his professional life as a law lecturer in Newcastle after securing a degree at Oxford.
He unsuccessfully fought seats in the 1987 general election and 1989 European elections for Labour, before being selected for the safe Labour seat of Barrow and Furness - where Britain's nuclear submarines are built.
Hutton has repeatedly argued not just for Trident not to be scrapped, but for more nuclear submarines to be built.
An MP since 1992, he didn't get a spokesman role in opposition but, having voted for Tony Blair as leader and Margaret Beckett as his deputy in 1994, he became parliamentary private secretary to Beckett when Labour returned to government.
Two years later, he became a junior health minister, where he stayed until the 2005 general election. He joined the cabinet after Labour's third victory as chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.
However, that was not to last for long. Following the second David Blunkett resignation in December that year, Hutton stepped up to the plate as work and pensions secretary.
With the plain-speaking Yorkshireman gone, Blair saw Hutton as a calm, competent pair of hands capably of carrying out a number of unpopular measures.


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Hays Area Children's Center
94 Lewis Dr, Hays
Provides services for infants and toddlers with special needs, free developmental screenings from birth to school age, Healthy Start home visit program from birth to school age, as well as licensed year round preschool/childcare.
Early Childhood Connections 0-3
2300 E 13th St., Hays
Early Childhood Connections is a child development/parenting/family services program for pregnant women and families with a child between birth and age four. The program integrates Parents As Teacher (PAT) and Early Head Start (EHS). Staff recognize parents as the firs and most important teach of their child.
Early Childhood Connections-Early Head Start
305 Main St., Hays
Serves pregnant mothers as well as children birth through age three. Parents have the option of center-based (Munjor Child Care) or home-based services.
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Looking for child care? Your search begins here. Child Care Aware of Kansas can provide you with a customized list of child care providers in your area.


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With a stay at Evershine Guest House in Anjuna (Anjuna - Vagator), you'll be convenient to Anjuna Beach and Vagator Beach. This guesthouse is within close proximity of Ozran Beach and Anjuna Flea Market.
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
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Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
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Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
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Welcome to HYT with Lucie Agnima
Hormone Yoga Therapy (HYT) is a natural treatment consisting in a series of exercises designed to reactivate hormone production. HYT is therapeutic and based on physiology. It's a holistic treatment that brings vitality and health by eliminating symptoms of low hormones. The series is dynamic and it leads to quick results with a regular practice. HYT is a wonderful way to work with hormonal imbalances as it helps to increase energy, bring back joy and restore health.
HYT was specifically designed by Dinah Rodrigues for women with complaints caused by hormonal imbalances. It contains special exercises to reactivate the production and harmonization of hormones. Even if you don't have any symptoms it's very beneficial and works preventively. You stay young and healthy longer. There is a series specific for women and for people with (or predisposition to) diabetes.
Furthermore, Hormone Yoga Therapy boosts your overall health, increases your body's flexibility, joint mobility, strengthens the lungs, detoxifies the body, increases metabolism, improves body shape and skin condition, improves immunity and helps rejuvenate the body and mind.
What Agnima's students say:
"I was very curious how this yoga can help me with my hormones and PMS. Now, I'm very enthusiastic about the method of Hormone Yoga Therapy and the weekend workshop because in 2 days we practiced the whole series few times and we also got a syllabus with all the exercises. I feel really safe to do it at home right now."
"As far as I know you have to be very flexible to do yoga and I'm not. But when I came to the workshop and I saw that it's all right because the movement is relatively easy to do and it's suitable even when you are not very flexible like me. I'm very happy with the workshop because it gives me more information, it helps me to do the method well and the teacher is very helpful."


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Pyskool 1.1.1 has been released. This brand spanking new version for 2014 brings a few small enhancements and a bugfix to 1.1 (which, at the time, was a brand spanking new release for 2013). Impatient readers can head over to the download page now to grab a copy; the rest of you can stick around… Read More »


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The CSSEdit Power Tools make CSS fun! Roll over icons to find out more. Design beautiful, innovative and fast-loading web sites… with a beautiful, innovative and fast application. CSSEdit's intuitive approach to style sheets and powerful editing features will make you deliver awesome standards-based sites in no time!
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Preview Anything: Blogs, Your Own Web Apps, CMSs: CSSEdit pulls off the unthinkable: you can now edit style sheets for absolutely any site, on- or offline. Thanks to its innovative Overriding technology, you can apply your open style sheets to any site and see it change in real time! Styling a Web App used to be a cycle of change — upload — refresh. CSSEdit 2 destroys this waste of time. Making your Web 2.0 App beautiful is now easy and productive!
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CE Hours: 15 hours of North Carolina Continuing Veterinary Medical Education for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Full attendance is required to receive total CVME credit. This program also abides by the standards of the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) and is part of the Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) events for NC and out-of-state attendees.
The program on Small Animal Abdominal Ultrasound is designed to give veterinarians and veterinary technicians experience with diagnostic ultrasound. The lectures will focus on various abdominal organs as well as examples of abnormal cases.
This course provides lectures and hands-on laboratories for practitioners who wish to become more competent at abdominal ultrasonography in the small animal patient. It will provide a solid foundation in ultrasound physics, anatomy, and a large number of case examples. In addition, this course allows hands-on experience for the practitioner.
If you would like to be placed on the wait list for the January course, please e-mail your request to email@example.com.
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Manchester United leading Chelsea in race for Everton star Ross Barkley
MANCHESTER UNITED have been backed to beat Chelsea to the summer signing of England international Ross Barkley.
Everton boss Roberto Martinez has made it clear he isn't planning on letting the young Three Lions ace to depart Goodison Park in the coming weeks as he looks to mount another Premier League top four challenge.
He said last month: ""I would not sell even if we got a huge bid. It would be wrong for him.
"I always feel as manager you develop a relationship with players and you're always honest with that.
"Ross is a phenomenal talent, probably the best English talent I have ever seen, but he is not the finished article yet and you need to be very careful.
Liverpool had been favourites to land Barkley earlier in the year and were understood to be mulling over a £38m move for him.
But bookies are now backing United to beat their rivals Chelsea to the midfield ace.
Odds of 5/4 are being offered on the basis Louis Van Gaal will snap up Barkley before September 2, leading the Blues on 11/4 and Liverpool with 16/1.
Barkley has his chance to shine during the World Cup in Brazil, with recent reports indicating a good showing could spark interest from some of Europe's top clubs.


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These Mix Monsters cases are made specifically to protect your iPod Shuffle. These adorable little beasts are made from bounce-proof silicone that stretches to form-fit to your music player. Each pack includes two vibrantly colored creatures and 12 removable eyeball stickers to help personalize each case. Play dress-up with your iPod Shuffle by choosing from a variety of little monsters.
Available in red, green, blue and orange these Mix Monsters cases will bring some personality to your plain music player.
Miniature Touchscreen MP3s
iPod Shuffle Shrinks
Mini Tech Holders
Minimalist Time Tellers
MP3 Players as Jewelry
Dress-Up an iPod Shuffle With the Mix Monsters Case
- By: Renee RamsarranFeb 1, 2011
References: popdeluxe.net & chipchick
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'Only in Battlefield 3' Community Video Challenge [ Comment ]Thursday, 15 December, 2011 at 22:40 PST | | Print NewsDICE is giving Battlefield fans a chance to win a trip to their studio in Stockholm, Sweden with a Battlefield 3 community video challenge. Full rules an details can be found below.
You can only find them in Battlefield, and other games cant touch them. Our unscripted Battlefield Moments that make you go "Holy sh#t!"Whether its jumping over an RPG, sniping a helicopter pilot and entering the heli mid-air, or taking revenge on an enemy pilot by shooting him down after having ejected no other game has the dynamic all-out vehicle warfare that makes crazy plays like these possible. There are many more examples in the video below.
Now, we want to see your greatest Battlefield Moments! Share them with us and the rest of the community for a chance to win a trip to DICE!The "Only in Battlefield 3" Community Video Challenge celebrates the uniqueness of Battlefield 3s multiplayer and the extraordinary creativeness of our community. Film your greatest gameplay moments that could only happen in Battlefield 3 and share them with us. The ultimate prize is a trip to visit the DICE studio in Stockholm, Sweden, to meet the creators of Battlefield 3.Show us what is only possible in Battlefield 3. Show us your Battlefield Moment. HOW TO ENTER THE »ONLY IN BATTLEFIELD 3« COMMUNITY VIDEO CHALLENGECreate your unique Battlefield Moment trailer based on your own Battlefield 3 gameplay footage.Feel free to use the Battlefield 3 asset pack which you can download from here.Use your own captured HD footage.Please make sure to only use the supplied Battlefield 3 theme for your trailer soundtrack, since we will not be able to consider your entry (no matter how great) if it contains other copyrighted music.
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Venture into a corporate coaching relationship with REDgum, or one of our Presentations that Make a Difference open workshops, and you could find yourself working on your jabs, forehands and smashes! We've found that if you ask someone to give a presentation while playing table tennis on our Redgum table*, they're more able to let go of self-consciousness, and 'tell a story' rather than performing a speech. And if a coaching client needs to be more assertive in his or her communication style, having them pull on boxing gloves and articulate their interactions 'with punch' enables a greater congruence between visual, vocal and verbal messaging. These techniques build confidence in communication. Clients surprise themselves and shed their self-imposed limitations. (One of my favourite quotes when I was backpacking in Europe, the US and Asia in the 1980's was Argue for your limitations, and sure enough…they're yours by Richard Bach). They overcome fear and learn to know 'I can', rather than 'I can't'.
We're not always orthodox in our approach, and value outside-the-box thinking in creating a client learning experience that really sticks. The endgame is always to create behavioural change. People will only change when they feel something – the insurance salesperson wants you to feel fearful of the consequences of being under-insured, the advert for carpet cleaning tries to make listeners feel guilty if they don't clean their carpets and Puma uses Usain Bolt to inspire people to wear Puma gear because he is inspiring (to say the least).
Instructing, telling, 'chalk and talk' teaching have only a small impact. Doing is the best way to learn, and our work is relentlessly experiential. So when you enlist our help, prepare to roll up your sleeves and use your mind, body and voice!
Recently I was delighted to attend the Victorian State Schools Spectacular – featuring an 80-piece orchestra, 1500-voice choir, 1400 mass dancers, 23 lead vocalists, 25 principal dancers, 25 ensemble dancers, 14 backing vocalists, 42 roller skaters and 35 circus performers – all of them school students. Neill Gladwin (Director of Olympic opening ceremonies) and Chong Lim (Dancing with the Stars ) led an amazing professional team to create a truly spectacular Spectacular, and along the way gave these 3,000 students and the 10,000 people who saw the show an experience to treasure. There were very few indications in the three-hour performance that this was not a fully professional cast, and gave powerful credence to an optimistic view of our global future. Our political and business leaders could well learn from these children the basic goodness and unmitigated potential of 'child-like wonder'. Our REDgum client Richard Harmer from the Holos Group believes it to be the key to leadership success.
Einstein – a fairly insightful chap – said: There are only two ways to live your life . One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. There's a place for educated scepticism, but when it turns to systematic cynicism, much is lost and little is achieved. The State Schools Spectacular embodie the essence of what can be achieved with a clear plan and the talents and confidence of children who haven't learnt to believe 'you can't'.
* I built the table from hundred year-old River Redgum (e. Camaldulensis) salvaged from stockyards and a derelict woolshed in Western Victoria. It's the same length, but slightly narrower than an Olympic standard table-tennis table, and comfortably seats ten.
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Three swim-faster workouts for summer
A workout in water blitzes calories (around 500 per hour), boosts your metabolism and builds muscle. Plus, it doesn't put any stress on your joints. What more could you want?
That beach-ready body is almost in sight - just try these swim workouts and you'll be all set for the summer season. Try to aim to workout in the pool three to four times a week.
1. Beginners freestyle
Keep things simple, with a workout focused on freestyle. Using this technique helps keep boredom at bay and mixes up muscle use; alternate between breaststroke and backstroke throughout.
- First, warm up with 4 lengths of the pool at an easy pace.
- Swim four lengths at a moderate pace, then rest for 30 seconds. Repeat 5 times.
- Add a kickboard into the mix. Swim with it for 4 lengths, remembering to keep your head in the water and breathing side-to-side.
- Cool down, with 4 lengths of the pool at a light pace.
2. Kick it out
Crank up the intensity, by adding in different pieces of equipment; it'll help vary the workout (and scupper any feelings of tiredness).
- Begin your workout with a warm up, swimming 4 lengths of the pool at an easy pace. This time, try to stick to breaststroke.
- Next, grab a pair of fins and swim 6 lengths in them. The equipment will help you to move through the water at ease, so you can keep the focus on your swim technique.
- Trade the fins for a kickboard and swim 6 lengths with it. It'll help you engage your core and keep your focus on your flutter kicks.
- Cool down with 4 lengths of the pool at a light pace.
3. Pound the pyramid
Help build your aerobic fitness, by pushing your body to the maximum.
- Warm up with 4 gentle laps of the pool.
- Go for a pyramid set, building up to a longer swim that increases in difficulty. The key? Make sure you keep your technique controlled. Work from 25m to 50m to 75m, then back down from 75m to 50m to 25m.
- Finish your workout with 4 lengths of the pool at a light pace.
One thing to remember? Recovery is key post-swim. You'll most likely feel ravenous so to kickstart your recovery, eat something healthy within one hour of your workout.
Ideally, your body needs essential nutrients to aid the growth and repair process so the best snacks to indulge in are protein-heavy with carbohydrate too. Protein helps prevent muscle soreness and provides key amino acids for growth and repair. While some people try to avoid carbs, they are your main fuel source - and you'll need refueling post-workout.


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Should we comprise principle when necessary to reach moderate and independent voters or stick unswervingly to the strictest of libertarian principles to avoid losing the moral high ground? The debate rages on with Libertarian Party regulars.
One of the most recent examples was our nomination of Bob Barr for President in 2008. The pragmatists argued that Barr, a former US Congressman, was a recognized name who could raise money and get press coverage. He had always been strong on many constitutional issues and his recent conversion to the Libertarian Party was press-worthy.
The idealists cringed at Barr's reputation as a Republican who, among other things, was wrong about same-sex marriage and weak on opposition to the drug war. Mary Ruwart, a Ph.D, and an articulate activist of many years, was a thought-leader. She was completely reliable on principle, even when it was controversial like some of her writings on minors and victimless crimes.
On the fifth ballot, in a back-room bargain worthy of Lyndon Johnson, Wayne Root who was running third, switched to Vice President in favor of Barr. On the sixth ballot the Party of Principle voted to nominate the Barr-Root ticket.
No one can say what would have happened if Ruwart had been nominated. In terms of vote totals and money raised she may have done about as well as her predecessors which was not too well at all. How did Barr do? In terms of vote totals and money raised, he did about as well as his predecessors which – as I said – was not too well at all. And he left a lot of disillusioned idealists within and outside the party. Was it worth the gamble? Ruwart and the idealists didn't make the case that anything would be different this time. Shouldn't we try something new?
I voted for Ruwart on all six ballots. I have nothing against Barr. I think he taught us a lot. I watched an encounter between Barr and Ernie Hancock wherein Ernie pressed Barr to accept a more radical "principled?" position in opposition to the drug war. Barr responded 'You can't scare the American people. You need to say – what we are doing hasn't worked. We need a change. Nothing is off the table'. In my opinion Barr's response was smart practical politics. You can't expect new kids to go all the way down the rabbit hole all at once. Few of us made it out of the government school system as full blown anarcho-capitalists (if that's the goal). For most of us education (re-education?) was/is necessary to understand some of the more radical (principled?) positions.
I rest my case for pragmatism – now for my case for principle.
Barr's nomination disillusioned many of the hard core and alienated many idealists and members of groups that have issues in common with us such as gays and victims of the drug war. I spent a lot of time back-tracking and defending our decision even though I didn't agree with it. And I spent a lot of time working on social freedom issues that might reduce the damage done by the LP's lurch toward Republican-lite.
If the LP is just a bunch of socially liberal Republicans why shouldn't we just work within the GOP to fix it, just as so many of our "Ron Paul Republican" friends are doing. Then we might not need a Libertarian Party at all. Good luck guys. I hope it works. I'll help where I can.
But I'm not holding my breath. I thought we were headed in the right direction when Reagan slashed taxes and even when Clinton said the era of big government was over. Surprise! What's to stop the GOP establishment from momentarily mouthing the right words right up until they get another majority and then giving us a few more wars, bubbles, Medicare expansions, and Patriot Acts. Obama ran the same con on the Democrats right?
If we really are something different then it's faulty marketing to hide the differentiation by nominating partially reformed Republicans or partially reformed Democrats for that matter. It might make practical sense to run multi-party tickets but only with differentiated candidates. That is, run libertarians as Democrats and Republicans, but don't run Republicrats as Libertarians.
We may need to make pragmatic decisions to make progress. But as soon as we compromise principle in the name of pragmatism we will tack left, or tack right. The LP's engines don't have the horsepower to steam directly into the wind. To avoid getting blown hopelessly off course you have to site something fixed that you can see and that you can recognize and that is close to your ultimate destination on the opposite shore.
We won't get to the other shore by sticking, pig-headed to principle and steaming directly into the wind. We will run out of gas, our engines will seize and we will be swept downstream, powerless against whichever criminal gang happens to control the government this year.
But we will never reach our destination, or even get closer to it, if we lose site of it altogether.


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Holy Frijoles been in business since 2005, 2006 Reader's Choice Award for Best Tex Mex Food in Richardson - The Dallas Morning News, Locally - owned, family run restaurant offering a generous variety of Tex-Mex dishes.
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Seven acres with picnic tables and Traveling Texas Theme: "Red River Country".
Located in Irving, TX Our tradition of carefully prepared, affordably priced meals has made Ali Baba a hit on lower Greenville Avenue since the early 90's and is often "standing room only" during lunch and evening meals. Middle Eastern Cuisine
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Every Sunday my Mom used to make a jello salad. I grew up LOVING it (especially the green jello with pineapple)! I sometimes don't have a lot of time to make an immaculate salad. This is my favorite "fast" salad. You don't have to cook anything, it doesn't need to set up before you eat it, and it is DELICIOUS!!!!
Serves: 8
5 Minute Jello Salad
15 minPrep Time
15 minTotal Time
- 8 oz container of low fat Cool Whip
- 4 oz box of Strawberry Jello
- 12 oz container of fat free Cottage Cheese
- 1/2 pound of Strawberries, sliced
- 1 Banana, sliced
- Put the cool whip and jello in a large mixing bowl and whisk until they are well blended and most of the jello dissolves into the cool whip.
- Next fold in the cottage cheese, strawberries and bananas.
- Stick into the refrigerator until you are ready to eat!
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It was in their choice of words
"Too Big Too Fail"
when I fell completely
because that's when
the truth of society
was coldly exposed to us all
naked ugly reality
like a wad of jiggling jellied fat
on the tines of a fork
every last working man and woman
every homemaker
everyone struggling, living
doing as they're told
as they're supposed to
was shown behind the curtain
cast past the illusion
there is no American dream
or any other nation's
there are no happy endings
because there are no people
to be happy
it is all numbers, economics
the raw deductions of maths
and if your value is not big
then you must fail
it is the plan from the start
too small not to step on
the bug must be squashed
"too small to succeed"
that's the inverted fact of their words
"too big to fail"
and that's when I fell completely
that's when I bought my gun
Archive for March, 2016
Bank On ItMarch 30, 2016
It was in their choice of words
Whither HateMarch 28, 2016
I despise grinning mothers
doting on their children
it's the expression of a slack-jawed
perpetually bewildered dolt
who jumps up and down, clapping
overjoyed by the mystery
that is a toilet's flushing mechanism
and the same goes
for the over-attentive father
who feigns deep conversational interest
in the blithering of a three year old
as he leans in and nods
wearing a pensive mask
so the little shit-blister brat
will grow into adulthood
believing its wit magnificent
its opinions indispensible
simply enamored with the sound
of its pathetic squawking pronouncements
but for all those mothers
and motherfucking fathers
it's the oblivious contentment
they have with their children
as a happy healthy family
I most despise
seeing them
going to cafes and carnivals
street fairs and farmers markets
just enjoying one another's
worry and care-free company
for them
in those moments I witness
I burn in hate with a hope
life at home is not peace
that Daddy beats Mommy and smokes indoors
and Mommy drinks straight rye and whores
and the kids act out
smearing feces in their hair
as brother and sister
claw at each other's faces
screams and tears and drawn blood
sticky floors and instant meals
soda guzzlers and nighttime criers
bed-wetters, inflamed rashes
child abuse, rage, molestation
an entire family
sick with anal gonorrhea
and genital warts
membership in the NRA
unlocked, loaded forearms
mass murder
and a final suicide
all of this I vividly dream
lashing out from inside my own pain
my own rage
against indifferent, cruel biology
a crass genetic inheritance
imprinted upon my son
all he's given
his sick birthright
a loathsome legacy of whither
My Ideological Inflexibility is as Pure as My Lilly-White My SkinMarch 26, 2016
I'm a selfish shit.
I epitomize every horror in the heart
of the straight white male.
I only care about myself.
I do not care about gays,
women, minorities or immigrants.
I couldn't give a fuck
about any of their rights.
I own a house.
I own a car.
I have what I need
and I get what I want.
Of course, I do not admit
that I am a selfish shit.
It is a face I keep private.
Outwardly, I display the traits
of a good liberal.
I show compassion and kindness
and make a big ostentatious presentation
of how much I care
about workers and the oppressed,
but this is all a lie,
and let me tell you why…
because I have decided I will not vote
for Hillary Clinton in the general election.
I will either stay home
or write in Bernie Sanders.
I am a straight white male.
I am insured.
I own a house.
I own a car.
Trump can do very little to hurt me.
I'm a selfish shit.
I do not care about gays, women,
minorities or immigrants.
I couldn't give a fuck
about any of their rights.
I'm a selfish fucking piece of shit.
Finally, BloodlessMarch 25, 2016
The sweet best
there is in me
that I strive to be
is a damnable horror
duplicitous and delusive
it once was I thought
a goodness – empathy
for men who suffer
women who grieve
all who toil
those whose labors go unrewarded
society's scuttled, squashed, discarded
toward them
I feel a generosity of spirit
not a day passes
in which I do not weep
at least one tear
one gasping painful cry
for the losers
the disenfranchised and diseased
the impoverished and imprisoned
all the people up against it
all their struggles and despair
this was supposed to be
the best in me – that part of me
that anguishes at their hurt
but now I know otherwise
the sick and injured
are not to be cared for
the poor, homeless and hungry
are to be mocked and scolded
for their failings
both morally and financially
all along in all of this
my compassion for others
was better to be contempt
charity I discovered
is no noble virtue
at best I am told
it enables leeches
and at worst
is no less than slavery
in that it cripples those who receive it
so they become helpless dependents
who take and never contribute
rats in traps
lured by the call of free stuff
I did not know
human kindness
was in fact
monstrous cruelty
I am so happy
to now know better
to have seen the light
as shown to me
by upright followers of Christ
soon, my heart, you will bleed
no more
for no one
Triumph of the SwillMarch 24, 2016
Nothing is less inevitable
than an ego-driven madman
seeking to empower himself
through the demonization
and condemnation
of others' lives
and lifestyles
and nothing is more depressing
than the people
who buy into it
and cheer it on
down the centuries
falling for it
over and again
To Open Slumber's VeinMarch 22, 2016
Blasted from my head and scattered to atoms
by the babbling bilge of others
I am a crumb cake
in their non-silence I dissolve
a chemical dissolution of spirit
tramped and stampled
brilliance snuffed
in dusty licensed mould
no matter how I long
for the licentious shellac
to be descaled and scrapped
so the old hat wit and wisdom
may be polished to a shine pedestrian
the coarse cat tongues of talk
keep the trowel at the wall
plastering on the stucco
over a wire and paper wrapped
garbage brain
more assured of its frail obviousness
than its obscure strengths
too easy it is to get interred
under majority opinion's weight
a sad state
to avoid it
a cocoon to confuse
death and sleep
until I don't know
no longer
one from the other
am I tired
or suicidal
discovery has two ways
the pillow and the razor blade
The ImperceptibleMarch 18, 2016
Between 3-out & 2-out
GenArk Drop-Spoor
in the wake of cataclysmic collision
limited by protocols
chose to discharge its load
in directions flawed and fatal
but felicitously bi-planetary
information of the event
propagated through the pods
but it was meagerly detailed
the ship had struck something
invisible, insensible, indeterminate
yet undoubtedly guided
possessed of agency
a guardian restricting access
still, despite it, humans survived
on two worlds
habitable – one covered in ruins
the other wild and nothing more
divided, alas
by an unbroachable gulf
of both 227 million kilometers
and an
intelligently designed machine
for 801 days
the separated humanities
communicated by primitive
radio and television wave
and then abruptly
it was cut
the disconnected worlds did not know
but both reached identical conclusions
the system's undetectable protector
discontinued contact
whether malicious or not
it was against them
On the inner planet
the one of vast technological ruins
the people struggled mightily
grappling with the mechanics
of complex machinery
beyond all their combined skills
despite the odds
many ancient devices soon operated:
data storage archives
power generators
construction and repair automatons
what a world
on it they thrived
while further out
across the breach
they died in spirit-crushing numbers
thirst, starvation, bowels gushing gore
hopelessness and rot beset them
until nothing of old ways remained
three bands of hunters and gatherers
irrevocably split
by details of petty politics
As a century passed
the women and men of Astroturf
conducted experiments
and meticulously documented the results
busting the bastard barrier halving humanity
was their goal
they never gave up
it took two-thousand years
and seven civil wars
and still
they never gave up…
The Imperceptible fell
an occultic monster slain
by generations of scientific study
on the day
the ethereal dictator met vanquishment
all the citizens of Astroturf
took off work
for a week long celebration
that's lasting effect was a notable boom
nine months later
of much wanted babies
attempted resumption of communication
detected that their brethren
while there and while using radio
were speaking in unrecognizable tongues
thus a slight hiccup
conquered by their computers
in a little over a quarter hour
the translations, however
were less than reassuring
they had gone mad
the natives of Terra Incognita
worshipped precisely that
that which the Astroturf-lings
had neutralized
they killed over it
raped, sacrificed and slaughtered in its name
they called it God
aggravatingly and predictably
they called it God
this news was more than a little disconcerting
but it wouldn't stand in the way
a team of four ambassadors was selected
garbed in what the Astroturf scientists
now jokingly referred to as God-hide
the very stuff that had cloaked
the inter-world sentinel
they'd fought against so long
they would walk among them
observe the Terra-incognitos
unseen and indestructible
and then
decide how best to bring them back
to their lost human-nature
it was decided not to
the horrors of the planet were ceaseless
wilderness razed and burnt
seas a kaleidoscope of swirling
oil-spill colors
extermination camps
holding thousands
herded daily into gas chambers
treaded smoke-belching vehicles
ground fertile fields of abundance
to muddy ruination
the degeneracy was sickening
and they wanted nothing to do with them
On the way home
a diplomatic solution was reached
they reactivated
the Terra-incognito's deity
and reprogrammed it
to judge its subordinate subjects
in .00235 milliseconds
it did judge them
and it blessed them with the Armageddon
they had fervently prayed for
for all those too long
two-thousand years
As for the folks of Astroturf
this time
they took two full weeks off
from all forms of labor
the baby boom required
additional hospitals be built
and the moratorium on birth control
be lifted
Conk WetMarch 17, 2016
Opioidal scum come
Ask for ice
Bartender he scream
Out rotten cunt
No fuckin' hospice you
junkie adjust jersey
Try for presentable
Beggar tactic
Pathetic big eye
Pouty lip mouth
Please mr. boss man
Ain't no love
I told you fuck off
Scabby cracker
And no more bones
Boy he goes
Back onto hard
Toy district street
Place for kiddies
Nope uh-uh screw dat
Harsh man I say cool
Man want ice only
Laughing goes the master
Other drinker inquire
What you s'pose
He want ice fo
Unsure I reply
Ease the heaty hurt
Gray hair alkie
Hoot a wild chuckle
Oh shit no
Say him
You really believe it
I says I do
You green he say
Wet behind ear
Damn addict
Could shoot up
Just using all the liquid
Washing round
'Hind your conk shell orifices
I feel so much stupid
So I do what I do
And I giggle too
Stranger WoeMarch 16, 2016
pain vicarious
we upload our tears
fill the shallow sorrow well
of the unknown dead
in our idle Western grief
we are found wanting
mourning loss of stars
craving real feeling
we push it online
into a collection plate
of strange lamentation
to outdo one another
at a game
of proximate sadness
so we might be depleted
of all anguish
that when death strikes
near and dear to heart
already we may be
without care
as cold as the celebrities
in their graves
Useless Jackasses Who Carry No WeightMarch 14, 2016
We are told they are dissatisfied
angry at the president
at the very principles of governance
they shriek and jeer and assemble
commit acts of aggravated assault
make vituperative declarations
against the opposition
who they condemn fully
in no uncertain terms
as all that is wrong
not only with the country
but with themselves
their enemies they blame
for their own awful behavior
as if to say
the Jews brought the holocaust
on themselves
black Africans brought slavery
on themselves
like the misbehaved child
brings upon herself
vicious lashings
blow after whipping blow
of the razor's strop
of the belt's buckle
of the saw's singing blade
an excuse of a rapist
the way she smiled
the way she dressed
the way she walked
she made me fuck her
against her will
likewise for the would-be
purity police who seek
to make America
great again
gay marriage, healthcare reform
unionized labor
Muslims, immigrants
feminists and other uppity thugs
and… activist judges
and… government overreach
and… welfare queens
these animals
and their abuses
they make them do it
make them hurl racial epithets
strangle reporters
beat protesters bloody
and eject all undesirables
from their blanched hate-filled rallies
but for all my consideration
that I've given them
I cannot understand their rage
violent crime is at an historic
all time low; unemployment and gas prices
also low
we all live at a time
of plentiful food, water, entertainment
our comfort level inconceivable
to those of only a century past
deadly and debilitating diseases
many of them eradicated
penicillin and vaccines extend lives
improve the quality of life
the means to communicate instantly
from nearly anywhere
in our hands
in our pockets and purses
vast reservoirs of knowledge, information
at our beck and keystroke
even the threat of nuclear annihilation
from the heightened cold war terrors
of thirty years ago
has been greatly reduced
yet still they are angry
they hate
they froth at the mouth
sieg heil and fly confederate flags
they've never had it so good
and still they cry and whine
and bitch and moan
throwing temper tantrums, hissy fits
and always playing the victim
persecuted straight white Christians
my only hope for them
my wish
is that these sorry fuckers
have real pain in their lives
never know what it is
to see their children starve
their fields burn
their cities die
because these pampered, privileged, pusillanimous
putrid pansy piles of puke
would simply curl up in a ball
rocking themselves back and forth
no more hatred to shriek
swallowed whole by grief, sorrow
drowned out by their mournful wails
unaware now of nothing more


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Landscaping Newbie: Where Do I Start?
Spring is here and I am ready to sprout some landscaping ideas for my yard. The only problem is that I am a virgin landscaper and don't feel that I have a good idea what works and where to start.
I have a front, side and backyard to deal with, which also includes fencing. I can get overwhelmed really quickly when I start thinking about the scope of this project. I don't need it to be big, costly and fancy — just cozy, bright, cheery and beautiful.
Here is my plan so far:
- Research how to landscape for beginners.
- Drive around and take pictures and notes of yards I fancy.
- Head to the garden stores and ask about the best plants, flowers and trees for our climate here in the Pacific Northwest. I really want winter plants as well so I can create a little cheer in the dead of winter.
- Create Inspiration Boards.
- Call a landscaper and find out the price of a consult.
- Call an arborist to learn about our existing trees and what would work with them.
- Ask all of you for ideas!
Have you ever been in this situation? How did you go about it?
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Little Black Dress
Little black dress is like a must have for centuries, it's like it never goes out of style. Famous women in 50s, 60s simply adored it, and it seems like it is still popular among women today.
Why is that? Well, it's because little black dress makes you so sensual and attractive, and you don't need anything else in order to feel and look good. But in case you want to accessorize it, here are some tips:
1. If you are not the type of person who likes to wear bling and to be all shiny and showy then just keep it simple. If you are not sure what you want, and you are the type of person who likes to keep it discreet, then use the typical gold or silver jewelry.
It can be only earrings, or only necklace, doesn't have to be both if you don't want to. When it comes to your shoes you can go for the neutral color, such as white, silver or beige.
2. If you think your look is boring, add some color to it. It can be either your red/pink lipstick, or a bag and of course the shoes.
Then the best option for you is definitely red, pink and gold, because those colors are vibrant and go excellent with black, plus you will look glamorous.
3. Little black dress can be your everyday wear, so if you want to wear it more often, and not only when it's a special occasion, team it with a slouchy blazer for example.
For this purpose you don't need heals, so definitely you can pair it up with ballet flats and a canvas tote bag.


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Agate: What good is a moose? by Joy Morgan Dey, illustrated by Nikki Johnson
Lake Superior Port Cities; April 2007; 32 pp; $17.95 HC
Core Audience: Children 4-8; Anyone who has ever felt outshined
Strengths: Luminous artwork; great message
If you have been reading pixiestix for awhile you are probably aware of my feelings about marginal books that are either self-published, or that are produced by small presses that don't quite get how to put the total package together. I receive hundreds of unsolicited pitches every year for these kinds of books, and when you combine that with the thousands of mainstream books that flow across my desk in a given year, it really takes something to make me sit up.
And this, my friends, is that something.
Meet Agate, the hero of this wonderful and unexpected picture book from a pair of artists and a small regional press from Duluth, MN. Agate is in a metaphysical quandary. "What good is a moose?" he asks when he compares himself to all of his other "birthstone" friends, like Garnet the Crocodile, Emerald the Lion, and Sapphire the Hippo.
He has a big case of the inferiors, and any child who has ever felt dull will recognize themselves here. At the back of the book, there is a nice appendix that talks about birthstone gems. The writing and rhymes here are very sweet, but what really makes this book is the incredible watercolor illustration presented on a sparkling white ground.
These are just quick scans. For the full effect, get a copy and check out how eye-popping they really are. I particularly like the way Nikki Johnson has let the natural flow of the paint create the rich texture of the animals in motion.
This book really has it all: clean uncluttered design, a nice story, a good message, a eye-catching cover, fresh art, and the element of surprise. This proves the point that a small press with no background in kid's books really can do a great job. Amazing books can come from anywhere, which why it is SO important that people setting off to make a picture book (or indeed any book) for the first time really understand what it takes, and know the market.
Apparently the author and illustrator brought the project to the press. Bravo to Lake Superior Port Cities for recognizing that Agate really is a gem of the highest order.
Rating: 9.0
Buy this book from your local independent bookstore
Okay, this wins my award for best sideline of the year.
Developed by a mother of three, this is the ultimate in monster defense. The spray itself is made of English Roman Chamomile, High Altitude French Lavender and Italian Mandarin essential oils, but its psychological mojo comes from the empowering feeling kids get by running around their room at bedtime, spraying it anywhere and everywhere monsters lurk. Then, once all the meanies are vanquished, all that lovely calming fragrance will help youngsters sleep sweetly.
Extra bonus: parents of stinky children everywhere will rejoice at the added nasal benefits.
At $10.00 per bottle retail, it seems a small price to pay for a smooth bedtime. It's unclear if she offers wholesale terms, but there is a volume discount. Order directly from the mom in question.


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The UK has seen its first conviction for hijacking a Wi-Fi connection without permission.
Gregory Straszkiewicz has been handed a £500 fine and a 12-month conditional discharge from a court in Isleworth for breaking sections 125 and 126 of the Communications Act of 2003, which made it an offence to use bandwidth without the consent of its owner.
According to police, he had used a laptop to get access to the Internet using residential wireless access points on a number of occasions before his arrest. As with the vast majority of such access points, the links did not have encryption turned on at the time, which in most cases would have made access to them trivial.
It is not clear how the law might be interpreted in the case of accidental connection to a wireless network, though Straszkiewicz apparently had a record of hijacking links deliberately, and this would have counted against him in court in this this first use of the law.
Earlier this month, a man in the US was arrested and charged for precisely the same deliberate use of a neighbour's wireless bandwidth from a laptop in his car.


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First Day Covers - special postal mountings of new stamp designs - published in limited editions with unique franking stamps, are colourful and interesting jobs for an illustrator. They are highly prized by philatelists, and I am proud to have been commissioned to do a design for a First Day Cover celebrating Air Shows.
The Cover is conceived and published by Phil Stamp Covers. I got the chance to draw old aeroplanes, one of my passions, and the colour was added by Steve Oliver, who runs Phil Stamp. Steve is the cousin of the late and great cartoonist, J. Edward Oliver, and indeed, Phil Stamp Covers was initially founded on JEO's cartoons.
The Air Shows cover is available from July 17th until they sell out, from Phil Stamp at philstampcovers.co.uk or phone +44 (0) 1322 278674. They cost £18-00, or £24-50 for a limited number signed by the artist (that's me!), but hey! cost is no object if you're a collector!


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COMIX At Foxwoods Resort Casino
350 Trolley Line Blvd.
Mashantucket, CT 06338
(860) 312-6649
Top-name comedians come to Comix from all over the country to perform their stand-up routines and shows at both the nearly 350-seat club and in the over 17,000-seat MGM Theater. New up-and-coming artists and big-ticket national acts alike come to the Foxwoods venues. Recent shows included the Best of Last Comix Standing: Andrew Dice Clay, Eddie Izzard, Gary Valentine and Christina Pazsitzky. Upcoming shows in spring 2013 include Steven Wright, Bill Engvall, Cedric "The Entertainer," George Lopez, Godfrey, Amy Schumer and others. A full-service bar and menu are available at the club and throughout the numerous restaurants in the casino. Overnight "Laugh Packages" with Foxwoods are also available to make for a care-free night out without the drive home.
Related: The Biggest Nerds In Pop Culture
232 Wooster St.
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 773-0733
Labeling itself as "The Only Authentic Comedy Club in Southern Connecticut," Joker's Wild (JW) tends to rely heavily on regional talent, with a strong contingency coming from NYC club circuit comedians. A weekly open-mic college night every Wednesday caters to the young New Haven hipsters with up to 25 comics onstage weekly (given five minutes each). One- and two-act shows are typical but also look for special comedy package nights. As typical in traditional clubs, there is a two-beverage minimum at all shows. In addition, JW offers fundraisers and a school of comedy.
Related: Top Secret Bars In Connecticut
194 Buckland Hills Drive
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 432-8600
The Funny Bone is part of a larger chain of 14 clubs across the Midwest and East Coast. This gives the FB the ability to pull in nationally touring comedians and late night television comics such as Shawn and Marlon Wayans, Orlando Jones, Guy Torry and Nick Thune. Open-mic nights occur on every other Tuesday as well, catering to local talent. There is a full menu and bar, plus a plethora of options in the area including several within the Buckland Mall, where the comedy club is located.
Brew Ha-Ha
City Steam Brewery Cafe
942 Main St.
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 525-1600
This downtown Hartford 200-seat venue is located in the basement of City Steam Brewery on Main Street. Its roots go back to 1987 when former Brown Thomson and Co. housed the first major comedy venue, Last Laugh Comedy Club, with names such as Kevin James, Ray Romano, Jay Mohr, Sarah Silverman and Denis Leary. The name change to City Steam Brewery Cafe and Brew Ha-Ha occurred a decade later, in 1997. Comedians perform in an intimate, classic urban comedy club atmosphere with plenty of downtown dining options available to make a night of it, including the micro-brewery above it.
Treehouse Comedy Productions
Various locations throughout the state
While not a venue in itself, Treehouse Comedy has been "Connecticut's Comedy Specialist" since 1983, celebrating its 30th year in 2013. Treehouse currently provides comic talent for several Connecticut venues including a 400-seat Cabaret Theatre at Mohegan Sun Casino, Marisa's Ristorante in Trumbull, The Litchfield Inn in Litchfield and Billy Tee's in Cromwell. Treehouse not only provides top regional, national and celebrity talent, but it also helps to develop new comedians through competitions such as the Funniest Comic in New England, where newcomers and professionals alike compete.
Related: Top Singles Bars In Connecticut
Edward Main is a freelance writer covering all things Connecticut. His work can be found on Examiner.com.


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To advertise Kern's exceptional Precision Scales, we created some corporate merchandise: a pen that tells you its own descending weight, as you use it. And a cup that tells you - to 7 decimal places - how much it weighs when exactly filled with different drinks weigh - coffee, tea, water and even German Weissbier (office parties only). All measurements conducted by Kern scientists in laboratory conditions.
Advertising Agency: Wunderman, London, UK Creative Director: James Nester Copywriter: James Nester Art Director: Chris Lawson Typographer: Kevan Ansellvia adsoftheworld.com