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Please welcome historical romance writer Beverley Oakley aka Beverley Eikli back to the blog. This is her third visit with us and she has another great post for us today, with a great giveaway as well. Be sure to leave your questions and comments. One lucky person who leaves a comment will win a free copy of Beverley Eikli's recent Regency Romantic Intrigue, Lady Farquhar's Butterfly.
Why Losing My Job was the Best Thing That Happened To Me
By Beverley Oakley aka Beverley Eikli
Hello again – for the third time in a busy month as I've had back-to-back releases which hasn't happened to me before.
Well, it's nearly time for the school pick-up so I'm making the most of my remaining one hour of child-free time. Our two daughters are 11 and seven now so life's a lot less chaotic since they can strap themselves into their own car seats and we're no longer living out of suitcases.
For the past four years we've happily existed in the same pretty country town an hour north of Melbourne, my husband has been flying for the same airline and the children have been attending the same primary school.
Life feels settled and routine which is something of a novelty after our years of travelling. You'll understand what I mean if you've read my earlier posts here about being locked up in French Guyana and my interesting Romance Author's Apprenticeship 200ft above ground during long survey sorties on contracts around the world.
Between sending the kids to school and waiting to pick them up I've been preparing to upload onto Amazon and Smashwords my first Regency romance – Lady Sarah's Redemption – published several years ago by Robert Hale. The paperback and e-book rights recently reverted to me and it's quite exciting to be in charge of a new cover – and price – as they've only been available in expensive hardback editions before.
Lady Sarah's Redemption was my landmark book – in so many ways. I wrote it when my husband was flying in Antarctica. Seven quite dreadful, unpublishable manuscripts were already mouldering under the bed – or beds since we've lived in 10 countries in 18 years – but finally this was 'the one'.
Perhaps its success was due to the fact I poured all my passion onto the page during the four lonely months my husband was away and I was pregnant with our youngest daughter. We lived in a big old house by the sea, in Adelaide, South Australia at the time, and I'd put my then four-year-old to bed knowing I'd have exactly two hours to write.
I remember the silence. Oh, it was wonderful after a day of doing toddler duty. Not that I didn't love my daughter but there was no respite with my husband gone for so long, and with no nearby family.
Shortly after his return from Antarctica and three and a half weeks before our daughter was born my husband broke his back. He spent a long time in rehabilitation and it was during this period I finally finished the book and sent it off to UK Publisher, Robert Hale. Obviously it struck the right chord because finally… to my great joy… my eighth manuscript was accepted.
Now, being a writer and having crafted tales of passion with lashings of intrigue and uplifting endings, it was difficult to accept that though although I had my first book contract I would have to write a few more books before I could give up my day job.
In this instance, it was worse because I had to find a day job. The company my husband had been flying for had folded and he was living in constant pain. All his vertebrae down one side had been sheared off and it's amazing testament to his stamina and determination that he weaned himself off the multiple painkillers he was on in order to fly again.
As any mother knows, it's difficult to know whether to look for child care first, or a job first. Both are hard to find when you're virtually new in town with no contacts after more than ten years of travelling the globe.
It was a Thursday and I had decided I needed to be working by Monday. I found someone to care for the little one and indeed, by Monday, I was in training for a six-month contract working in the head office of a health insurer. I have to admit that I felt pretty pleased with myself in getting such instant results.
Unfortunately, by Tuesday I was back at home nursing the entire family who had come down with bronchitis. My training schedule was disrupted and when I returned to work the following Monday I was transferred to a large hall full of nimble-fingered young women whose job it was to input medicare numbers into the computer system all day.
Data entry! When I walked into that hall I felt exactly as the peasant's daughter must have in Rumpelstiltskin when her father boasted to the king that she could spin straw into gold.
I can't do data entry. Not to save my life, though if there were any way I could have to save my job, I'd have done it.
Each time the supervisor paced past my desk I'd put my head down and pretend to be working like the clappers. Then she'd pass on, my body would experience that shut-down feeling of having almost been publicly exposed – yet knowing it couldn't be far off – and carefully I'd press 'delete, delete, delete…' and so on to undo all those oh-so-wrong numbers.
It was excruciating. My tenure there was like a ticking time bomb. Of course it wouldn't be long before my supervisor would discover the imposter in their midst. I envisaged the humiliation. Would it be public? Would I walk into the lunch room and disturb a group of teenage sniggerers or the lofty disdain of those queens of data entry who input numbers faster than I can read them out?
I didn't know what to do. I'd been told that my previous job had been re-filled as per the original training schedule, which was fair enough. Yes, I hated this job. I hated the idea of doing any office job. I'd worked as a journalist and an airborne geophysical survey operator, operating the computer equipment in the back of planes over the French Guyanese jungle and Greenland's ice cap. I'd relished the adventure and didn't mind the physical hardships of heat and turbulence and the isolation of my previous job.
I was a writer, not a data entry girl.
But I really needed this job.
One evening, slumping home and burdened with the usual despair I felt while employed in that job, I walked into the kitchen to find my husband brandishing a bottle of expensive Sparkling Burgundy surrounded by my sister and her husband who'd recently returned from Canada where they'd lived for three years.
"Congratulations are in order!" announced my husband, looking better than I'd seen him look in months while he poured me a glass of bubbles. "The company's started up again and I was the first First Officer re-hired."
As I took my first sip the phone rang. It was for me and I recognised the voice of the recruitment officer who had hired me.
"I'm so sorry," she said, sounding like she meant it – for she knew how desperate I was to get work when I walked off the street and into her temp office – "I've just had a call from Medicare to say they won't be requiring you tomorrow …" She cleared her throat. "Or any day after that … "
That sparkling burgundy was the sweetest liquid I've ever tasted. The most uplifting joy filled my veins as I took in the fact that I no longer had a job.
I returned to the kitchen where I knew at least my family appreciated me and raised my glass to toast my husband's success in getting back his flying job – and the fact that in a glorious twist of fate I no longer had one I loathed and detested. Furthermore, that I hadn't had to endure public humiliation – or felt I was letting the family down – in being divested of it.
Lady Sarah's Redemption came out in print about eight months afterwards, by which time I had a contract for my second Regency Romantic Intrigue, Lady Farquhar's Butterfly.
I now write full time. Soon all my traditional Regency Romantic Intrigues as Beverley Eikli will be available in all formats on Amazon and Smashwords.
Two days ago the third of my sensual or erotic historical romances written under my Beverley Oakley pseudonym was released as an e-book. It's a novella set during a battle in the midst of the English Civil War and it's as much about honour and integrity as it is about passion and desire.
Lady Sarah's Redemption is also about honour and integrity – and deception and sacrificing one's reputation to save someone else's honour.
So here I'd like to offer a brief summary of my very first book published four years ago and my latest novella.
Lady Sarah's Redemption
When spoiled heiress Lady Sarah Miles assumes the identity of a drowned governess to escape marriage to her best friend, James, she thinks her troubles will be over within the fortnight.
Arriving at the grand estate of reformist MP Roland Hawthorne to take charge of the tortured widower's rebellious sixteen-year-old daughter, Caro, Sarah soon finds herself in love with the occupants of her new household.
But when Sarah's deceit plays into the hands of an unexpected adversary who uses Caro as a pawn in a high stakes game of revenge, Sarah must risk everything she holds dear – including her love for Roland – to redeem herself.
The Cavalier
Drummond Castle, home of staunch Puritan Silas Drummond and his beautiful wife, Elizabeth, has been besieged by Royalist forces. In a bargain to spare her husband's life Lady Elizabeth has agreed to spend the night with the commander of the hated King's Men.
Second-in-command, Charles Trethveyan, has other ideas. He's planned this moment since Elizabeth chose to marry Silas eight years before.
When Elizabeth discovers that her former Cavalier lover has taken the place of his superior, she must decide whether Charles is motivated by love or revenge.
Either way, her response will have devastating consequences.
Thank you for dropping by today. You can learn more about my books here:
I'd also love to do a giveaway of my recent Regency Romantic Intrigue, Lady Farquhar's Butterfly by Beverley Eikli for one randomly selected commenter.
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Laurie, I always feel put on the spot when answering the question with regard to the line between my sweet, sensual and erotic books.
Here goes, though…
The characters and their stories dictate whether it's sweet, sensual or erotic. For example, in my first book, Lady Sarah's Redemption (which just became available on Kindle at Amazon last night, BTW) the characters were very true to their times and the passion to be together was intense and there was sexual tension but no sex.
In my next story, Lady Farquhar's Butterfly, which I'm giving away today, the heroine is suffering a very painful past with her vengeful late husband continuing to ruin her life from the grave. There's a lustful villain who tries to have his way with my heroine and there's lots of poignant longing between the heroine and the hero, but again, there's no sex. The heroine is very sensual but she believes she's not good enough for the hero. So again, lots of sexual tension.
Two out of my three Beverley Oakley erotic historicals feature married couples and there is no fetishism. I've read many mainstream novels (Jilly Cooper and Beverley Harper come to mind) where the sex is just as graphic as in my books so while my last three romances are classified erotic historicals it's really the theme which dictates this.
For example, Lady Lovett's Little Dilemma is about a long-married young wife who is terrified a sixth pregnancy will kill her so goes in search of ways to continue to enjoy intimacy with her husband without conceiving – once she believes he's returned to the arms of his former mistress.
Of course, having what my husband calls a devious mind, I had to throw in a deep, dark mystery which Cressida stumbles upon in her search for information.
And, as I've mentioned in previous posts, redemption is a major theme so solving this mystery in order to achieve someone else's Happy Ever After is what redeems Cressida after she's unfairly judged her husband at the beginning.
I've had reviewers say they've really enjoyed the sexual intimacy in my Beverley Oakley books but again, I only ever include it if it's important to understand a characters's motivation or it moves the story forward or it just needs to be there for any reason.
I guess I'm a very unlikely erotic author but so far the stories seem to be hitting a chord.
Wow, those are good questions, Laurie…and once I get back from the school run I'll dive right in and try to define the line between sweet and erotic in my writing.
I'm glad things are working out for your family. Keep on writing.
Hi Mary,
How are you? Yes, it is amazing how things work out sometimes. I consider myself incredibly lucky. Sometimes we've felt a bit down on our luck but things always work out in the end and then you feel even better on account of those darker moments.
I was about to say 'enjoy your hot weather' but then I remembered that you're from Australia, too, aren't you?
All the best,
It's amazing how things work out sometimes. Writing full time must be wonderful for you. All of your books looks fabulous.
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Assistive Technology Overview
The purpose of Assistive Technology is to help individuals with disabilities of all ages with various aspects of daily living. The Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act (also referred to as the Tech Act) defines assistive technology as any item, piece of equipment, or system, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is commonly used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
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Below is only a sampling of assistive technology that is available. Since assistive technology can sometimes be an expensive investment and finding the best fit for an individual is important, a variety of things must be taken into consideration.
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Picture Exchange Communication System
Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is a form of augmentative and alternative communication that utilizes pictures rather than words as a way to help individuals with autism communicate with others. Through PECS, individuals can initiate conversations and communicate their thoughts more easily. PECS is designed to build upon basic pictures so that one can communicate complete sentences, either simple or complex, through pictures. In more advanced phases, individuals can answer questions and make comments as well. The six phases are detailed on the PECS website.
Studies detailed in Autism, Augmentative Communication, and Assistive Technology: What Do We Really Know? have shown that PECS along with other types of AT invoke the potential for students to develop robust verbal skills.
MyVoice is a digital version of a picture board that allows individuals to express their thoughts and needs through pictures paired with recordings. It is an alternative and augmentative communications aid that can be used on an iPod, iPad, iPhone, or Android.
Proloquo2Go is an augmentative and alternative communication aid that allows individuals to better communicate with others. This application contains 14,000 symbols that are each paired with a word and picture to generate comprehensive speech. Automatic conjugation and word prediction make it easy to use on an iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch.
Switchamajig Controller
Switchamajig Controller utilizes the iPad's touch screen to control anything that is switch-adapted.
TapToTalk allows individuals to choose from a library of pictures and add any voice or recording to the picture to create individualized picture albums for communication on a variety of electronic devices (Apple products, Kindle, Nook, Android products, Nintendo DS, BlackBerry PlayBook, and PCs).
Photo Dial Telephones
Photo Dial Telephones: Photo phones allow individuals to pair pictures with speed dial buttons for convenient dialing.
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DONNA, TX -- After 25 years coaching in the Donna football program, the past 5 seasons as Redskins head coach, Manny Moreno has resigned his position in order to become the new Donna ISD athletic director, not only overseeing Donna high school's sports programs, but those of the new Donna North high school as well, the Chiefs will open their doors next fall.
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January 27, 2013
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Living and/or attending classes in a new environment can be challenging. This session will help you understand the MU community and connect with others in the process.
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April 20th, 2012: This here comic was inspired by one of my favourite blogs, Kelly's Adulting. I recommend it! Go read!
You all know Piled Higher And Deeper, right? They have made PhD Comics into a MOVIE. Yes! A movie version of a webcomic: I AM THE EXCITED ONE. You can watch the trailer here and even watch the whole movie for $10, and because I was so excited, Jorge gave me a coupon that I can give you guys to watch the movie for only $5. HALF-OFF, just for reading my comic? Wow this whole internet comic thing is paying off, for you, the reader!! Here's the link again with the coupon, or you can just add ?coupon=dinosaur to the end of the URL. (PS: I don't make any money off of this, this is SINCERE ENTHUSIASM!)
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Also! It's (somewhat delayed, sorry about that) spring footer time! Scroll alllll the way to the bottom of the non-mobile website and you'll see the new footer, which gives us a glimpse inside the Tiny Woman's PARADOX CABIN. It was done by Danielle "Sweet Bike Helmets" Baskin, who wanted to give a shout out to her friend Matt and Steve's awesome stop-motion animation which I enjoyed too and so HERE WE ARE. To make sure the best gifts ever in time get to you when you want them, here are the HOLIDAY SHIPPING DEADLINES. Orders placed before these dates will get to you in time for Christmas! One year ago today: instruction sheets: for the weak? – Ryan
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If you've surfed a retro single fin, can you tell me how it is, and how it feels? I'm thinking about having a retro single fin shaped, just for something different to jump on. I mainly surf short boards, thrusters, quads, fishes, but I just want to add some soul to my surfing, just for something different. I'm thinking about something similar to this (I wouldn't buy this one, but I would have something shaped thats similar):
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Sheriff's Report The Beltrami County Sheriff's Office responded to the following calls on Tuesday. Accident 1:56 a.m. A driver lost control of vehicle and went into ditch near Mississippi Bridge on Roosevelt Road SE in Bemidji. Minor damage to vehicle. 9:42 a.m. Report...
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The Bemidji Fire Department responded to the following calls on Tuesday: 5:22 p.m. Possible fire on 2300 block of Plantagenet Road. No fire upon arrival. 5:31 p.m. Fire alarm on the 500 block of Mississippi Ave. 7:00 p.m. Unknown medical on the 300 block of 26th Ave. NW. 9:10...
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The following people were booked into the Beltrami County Jail Tuesday. The charges listed here do not necessarily reflect the nature of the counts that may be levied against them by the Beltrami County Attorney's Office. Nathaniel Mark Jacobson, 28 G-HOLD PLACED-169A.20.1(5)...
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Beltrami County Commissioners approve nicotine-free vaping
BEMIDJI -- Nicotine-free sampling at vaping shops is legal in Beltrami County. In a unanimous vote, commissioners compromised on and passed revisions to the tobacco ordinances that were previously written in a way that would make sampling of vaping liquid at Northern Vapes,...
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BEMIDJI -- It's not over yet. As area residents brushed off, shoveled out and plowed their way through up to 10 inches of new snow Tuesday, the National Weather Service office in Grand Forks, N.D., said the area can expect possibly 10 inches more in some areas by Thursday. Much of...
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Sheriff's Report The Beltrami County Sheriff's Office responded to the following calls on Monday. Accident 8:41 a.m. Deputies responded to an accident on Highway 2 NW and Highway 2 W in Bemidji. 11:44 a.m. A vehicle was reported in the ditch that struck a road sign on...
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Bemidji fire calls for Dec. 2-3
The Bemidji Fire Department responded to the following calls on Monday: 4:21 p.m. Motor vehicle crash on Lakewood Drive and Irvine Ave. The Bemidji Fire Department responded to the following calls on Tuesday: 8:17 a.m. Motor vehicle crash on the 2200 block of Conifer.
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The following people were booked into the Beltrami County Jail Monday. The charges listed here do not necessarily reflect the nature of the counts that may be levied against them by the Beltrami County Attorney's Office. Kerry Ann Sayers, 29 F-COURT/PENDING-152.025.2(a)(1) WARRANT-Drugs...
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Homelessness: Coalition formed, People's Church to open during day
BEMIDJI -- The nameless group trudging forward in the name of homeless people's rights this winter now has a name: Nameless Coalition for the Homeless. After a roundtable discussion in which subcommittees were formed Monday, the talk came back, as most homeless people in the...
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Annexation talks break down
BEMIDJI --- Representatives of the city of Bemidji as well as from Bemidji and Northern Townships met Monday at Bemidji Town Hall in Bemidji Township to talk about joint planning and annexation, but the discussion quickly devolved into an argument. At one point, Northern...
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December 2, 2013 - 8:33pm
'An all-around good guy:' Dick Dickinson dies at age 88
BEMIDJI -- The community this week is mourning a longtime businessman and friend. Richard "Dick" Dickinson, who in 1954 founded what would become Century 21 Dickinson Realtors, died Sunday at the age of 88. His funeral has been set for 1 p.m. Wednesday at First...
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December 2, 2013 - 6:53pm
First snow, then the big chill
Winter, welcome back. The Bemidji area awoke to new snowfall Monday, and it doesn't appear it will end anytime soon, as up to 7 to 9 inches of new snow is expected today and Wednesday in the region. Much of northwest Minnesota is in a winter weather advisory until 6 a.m. Tuesday,...
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Sheriff's Report The Beltrami County Sheriff's Office responded to the following calls on Thursday. DWI 3:18 a.m. A 22-year-old man was arrested for DWI. Location not recorded. The Beltrami County Sheriff's Office responded to the following calls on Friday. Accident 11:12...
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December 2, 2013 - 4:54pm
Night We Light parade float winners
BEMIDJI -- The Night We Light Parade Committee announced the float winners from Friday night's parade: The best overall float award went to Port-Able John Rental & Service; best youth float to Open Range 4H Club, best community float to the city of Bemidji, best commercial...
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Stuff a Truck sets records
BEMIDJI -- The Bemidji Community Food Shelf announced the total numbers from the Stuff a Truck fundraiser. A total of 22,214 pounds of food were donated, with 12,231 pounds coming from schools. $5,540 was raised. Both totals were all time bests. The previous record was 16,560...
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The Louisiana Master Gardeners Horticulture Series has invited landscape architect Marc Funderburk to speak from 10 a.m. to Noon on Wednesday, Feb. 20, Riverview Hall, 600 Clyde Fant Parkway. The lecture is free.
Funderburk graduated with honors from LSU in 1978 with a Master of Landscape Architect. He was awarded a certificate of Merit from the American Society of Landscape Architects for excellence in graduate studies. He has over 30 years of experience and has received numerous awards for his professional work. He is President of LandPatterns, Inc., Dallas, TX.
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Smooth leather and rich suede create a tonal, mixed-media take on color-blocking, adding texture and dimension to the classic silhouette of our Lizzie Riding Boot. Finished with a logo at the side and a buckle around the ankle, it's a modern update to an equestrian style and a great way to give your look a little graphic impact.
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- 1.3" (35mm) stacked heel height.
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- Shaft height: 15.7" (38 cm)
- Leg circumference: 14" (36 cm)
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Let me just say that I have been oohing and ahhing over these boots. I bought them in the bark color - they are gorgeous. Stunning, Perfection. *But* I put them on and despite the fact that they fit true to size, the calf was very narrow. I have normal sized legs. I could do 4 hours of cardio a day, and give up bread and pasta for the rest of my life - yet these suckers are still going to be tight in the calves. Which is kind of a bummer for my legs b/c they are such gorgeous boots, I will just risk cutting off my circulation. It's worth it.
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Their week-long experience and travel is funded by American Legion Post 19.
A preparation dinner meeting was held recently at the American Legion for the boys and their parents.
At that event, local program coordinator Ed Zorn reminded the delegates of their responsibilities as representatives of their community.
A Boys State alumnus himself, Zorn challenged the boys to make the most of the opportunity before them.
"It will prepare you to be an active member of your community after you finish school," he said. "You will receive a great lesson in government organization, the democratic process, and patriotism."
Zorn also predicted the delegates will have time for fun along with the hard work. Social media will make it easy to keep in touch with new friends from all across Colorado.
Zorn also expressed appreciation to Ehrlich Toyota East, the United Methodist Church and volunteer driver, Bob Fisher, for providing transportation for the boys to Pueblo.
To qualify for the Boys State leadership experience, the young men must have successfully completed their junior years of high school and rank in the top third of their class. Although scholarship is important, leadership potential is paramount. Enthusiasm, honesty, cooperation and the
This year's class in Pueblo is expected to number about 175 delegates. When the boys arrive, they are assigned to cities named for Colorado prisoners of war and military personnel missing in action.
From that point on, the young men have to establish some kind of order among themselves, choose leaders and adopt a legislative cause. The experience is definitely a learn-by-doing opportunity.
In the fall, a joint dinner with Girls State delegates, parents, and members of the Legion will allow the participants to relate some of their experiences. In addition, Zorn asks the delegates to take an active role in recruiting the next class of candidates for 2013.
Boys State is an American Legion program for which the local Legion Posts carry the primary responsibility of sponsoring the selected young men. In Fort Morgan, the Post raises money for Boys State, Girls State, and American Legion baseball exclusively from weekly Bingo games.
The objectives of Boys State are to develop civic leadership and pride in American citizenship, to arouse a keen interest in the detailed study of the United States government; to develop an understanding of American traditions and belief in the United States of America; to arouse in the young citizen a determination to maintain a democratic form of government; to inculcate a sense of individual obligations to the community, state and nation, and to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy. The last two objectives are taken from the Preamble of the Constitution of the American Legion.
Since its origin in 1919, the American Legion has become the largest of all veterans' organizations. It was "born" at a caucus of the first American Expeditionary Force in Paris, France. This caucus was the result of a proposal previously offered by Lt. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., to a group of representatives of the American Expeditionary Force, divisions and service units.
As the weary, homesick delegates assembled for the Paris caucus, they brought with them the raw materials with which to build an association of veterans whose primary devotion was to God and Country. The American Legion has grown to three million members who served America during any of the following conflicts: World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan or Iraq.
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From Blakey to Brown, Como to Costa, Eckstine to Eldridge, Galbraith to Garner, Harris to Hines, Horne to Hyman, Jamal to Jefferson, Kelly to Klook; Mancini to Marmarosa, May to Mitchell, Negri to Nestico, Parlan to Ponder, Reed to Ruther, Strayhorn to Sullivan, Turk to Turrentine, Wade to Williams… the forthcoming publication Treasury of Pittsburgh Jazz Connections by Dr. Nelson Harrison and Dr. Ralph Proctor, Jr. will document the legacy of one of the world's greatest jazz capitals.
Do you want to know who Dizzy Gillespie idolized? Did you ever wonder who inspired Kenny Clarke and Art Blakey? Who was the pianist that mentored Monk, Bud Powell, Tad Dameron, Elmo Hope, Sarah Vaughan and Mel Torme? Who was Art Tatum's idol and Nat Cole's mentor? What musical quartet pioneered the concept adopted later by the Modern Jazz Quartet? Were you ever curious to know who taught saxophone to Stanley Turrentine or who taught piano to Ahmad Jamal? What community music school trained Robert McFerrin, Sr. for his history-making debut with the Metropolitan Opera? What virtually unknown pianist was a significant influence on young John Coltrane, Shirley Scott, McCoy Tyner, Bobby Timmons and Ray Bryant when he moved to Philadelphia from Pittsburgh in the 1940s? Would you be surprised to know that Erroll Garner attended classes at the Julliard School of Music in New York and was at the top of his class in writing and arranging proficiency?
Some answers can be gleaned from the postings on the Pittsburgh Jazz Network.
For almost 100 years the Pittsburgh region has been a metacenter of jazz originality that is second to no other in the history of jazz. One of the best kept secrets in jazz folklore, the Pittsburgh Jazz Legacy has heretofore remained mythical. We have dubbed it "the greatest story never told" since it has not been represented in writing before now in such a way as to be accessible to anyone seeking to know more about it. When it was happening, little did we know how priceless the memories would become when the times were gone.
Today jazz is still king in Pittsburgh, with events, performances and activities happening all the time. The Pittsburgh Jazz Network is dedicated to celebrating and showcasing the places, artists and fans that carry on the legacy of Pittsburgh's jazz heritage.
October 20, 2011 from 6pm to 9pm – Penn Brewery yoho's Yinzide Out features Lenny Smith and Dave Erny at this episode of 3rd Thursday open stage at Penn Brewery. No cover. 6 to 9. According to the Penn Brewery, the great crowds I bring in, don't… Organized by Dave Yoho | Type: open, stage
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August 18, 2011 from 6pm to 9pm – Penn Brewery This episode of Yinzide Out features Nicholas Callahan on guitar/vocals and Keith Gamble on bass guitar, accompanying Dave Yoho on drums. Singers & instrumentalists come sit in! Never a cover ch… Organized by Dave Yoho | Type: yinzide, out, open, stage
July 21, 2011 from 6pm to 9pm – Penn Brewery Every Third Thursday at Penn Brewery, yoho's YiNZiDE OUT hosts an open stage from 6PM to 9PM. yoho on drums, features different artists each event to assist with hosting the open stage. This month… Organized by Dave Yoho | Type: open, stage
December 19, 2009 at 9pm to December 20, 2009 at 1am – Hilltoppers Pub Yinzide Out hosts the SATURDAY NIGHT SHOWCASE at Hilltoppers Pub. DEC 19, 2009 featuring Sam Blancato & The New Deal plus Special guests: Pseudo-Ano & The hEARd Organized by Dave Yoho | Type: saturday, night, showcase, open, stage
December 5, 2009 at 9pm to December 6, 2009 at 1am – Hilltoppers Pub Saturday Night Showcase at Hilltoppers Pub hosted by Yinzide Out: Featuring Dave Erny and Warren King. Plus special guest instrumentalists & vocalists. Come support the acts. No cover Organized by Dave Yoho | Type: saturday, night, showcase, open, stage
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October 2, 2009 from 7pm to 11pm – Max's Allegheny Tavern Ratskeller Yinzide Out hosts a Friday Night "Blues" Open Stage at Max's Allegheny Tavern Ratskeller, located on Pittsburgh's North Side. This October 2nd episode of the Yinzide Out band consists of Dave Yoho(dr… Organized by Dave Yoho | Type: open, stage, jam, session
July 12, 2009 from 7pm to 11pm – Around The Corner Bar & Grill Sunday Night 7 to 11 Open Stage at the AROUND THE CORNER bar & grill (formerly RIPS) Hosted by Yinzide Out. every Sunday. No Cover Organized by Dave Yoho | Type: sunday, open, stage, forum
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- The 2013-2014 Young Steinway Concert Series will resume on Sunday, January 5.
November 10 thru November 23, 2013
- We have included a link to the Memorial Service Slideshow for Phil Carlsen on our Bookmobile page.
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Introducing Luxe for Men, a masculine twist on the classic, easy-to-wear styles offered by our popular Luxe collection. Super-soft fabric provides hassle-free, on-the-job performance.
Introducing Luxe for Men, a masculine twist on the classic, easy-to-wear styles offered by our popular Luxe collection. Super-soft fabric provides hassle-free, on-the-job performance.
For Fall 2013 Luxe presents two new core colors to reflect the season: Red and Khaki. Both colors have also been added to all Junior Luxe styles.
For Fall we are adding two beautiful, new core color additions in both tops and pants: Caribbean Blue and Grape. These color additions are also available in petite and tall sizes.
An ahead-of-trend approach to on-the-job styles, Runway brings fashion's latest and greatest looks to life in designs that are anything but uniform. Vibrant colors and dynamic prints complement easy-to-wear cuts that are as comfortable as they are flattering.
Our popular, flattering Pro Flexibles scrub top and pants are now in premium rayon stretch fabric. This two-way stretch fabric is ultra-soft, easy-to-wear and easy care.
In addition to this season's print coordinates, Cherokee is excited to offer two new fashion colors in Flexibles: Boysenberry and Terracotta. These new fashion colors are available in a V-neck top and flare leg pant in sizes XS-3XL. Our new fall Flexibles colors are also available in Petite sizes XS-2XL.
New in Fall 2013, Cherokee's most popular scrubs are now made in two premium fabrics. Get the styles you love and trust in:
Cherokee's most popular collection and fabric now have a top and pant for the mother-to-be. Available in 11 colors, this Workwear core stretch v-neck maternity top has front-neck piping, an empire waist with adjustable side-tie drawstring and soft stretchy knit side panels. The moderate flare leg pant has an adjustable soft and stretchy panel for maximum coverage and support, as well as a sectional cargo pocket, two back and double- needle topstitching.
Cooler Autumn weather calls for comfortable, sporty long-sleeved tees and warm-up jackets, and Cherokee offers two new pieces that fill the bill. A long sleeved, crew neck knit tee in black features seamed detail on the sleeves and thumbholes to keep your hands warm. The warm-up jacket in six of our most popular colors features a snap front closure, bungee adjustable waist, four sectional patch pockets and double needle topstitching. Best of all: the four-way stretch fabric moves with you and keeps you comfortable all day.
Ford Motor Company has been active in the fight against breast cancer since 1993. In 2006, Ford intensified its efforts by introducing Warriors in Pink® and the Ford Warriors in Pink line of wear and gear. Cherokee is proud to announce the launch of its own Warriors in Pink collection. Wear the gear, show your support and spread the word. Welcome Warriors!
You asked and we responded. We are excited to you offer a new style in scrub caps. The adjustable, tie-back scrub hat features a terry cloth sweatband and contoured seaming with back elastic for better fit. These caps are available in six colors (black, navy, pewter, royal, shocking pink and wine) as well as in fun, coordinating prints.
This new from style from Cherokee delivers non-stop comfort. Angelique features a molded, high-density Poron® insole for extra support and an outer sole with slip-resistant technology. Its premium leather uppers come in fashion-forward prints and solid black or white gloss. Angelique is the perfect choice when you want to look good while doing good.
Internationally acclaimed Tokyo-based illustrator Chico Hayasaki is known for her elegant line drawings and ethereal watercolors. Her work has been showcased in ad campaigns for global brands and featured in Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, Esquire and Cosmo Girl. When Hayasaki accepted our invitation to introduce her original artwork into our Runway collection, we couldn't have been more pleased.
Celebrate your achievement with a set of scrubs invented by nurse entrepreneur Stacey Tatroe. When explaining the inspiration behind her design, Tatroe shares, "I made my first pair of RN I.D. Scrubs to wear in celebration of my first day as an RN. I was pretty proud of my accomplishment… It is a true calling."
Ford Motor Company has been active in the fight against breast cancer since 1993. In 2006, Ford intensified its efforts by introducing Warriors in Pink® and the Ford Warriors in Pink line of wear and gear. Cherokee is proud to announce the launch of its own Warriors in Pink collection. Wear the gear, show your support and spread the word. Welcome Warriors!
Cherokee recognizes the tremendous contribution healthcare workers make to society; our goal is to be their champion. The Cherokee tagline, "Inspired Comfort" reflects not only the fashionable and functional design of our medical uniforms, but also honors the exceptional service and sacrifice healthcare workers demonstrate every day in bringing comfort to others.
We are pleased and humbled by a recent letter from Arizona Congresswoman Sinema acknowledging our efforts and recognizing one of our nursing scholarship winners.
In 2003, Cherokee created the Inspired Comfort Award to acknowledge and honor the dedication and outstanding work carried out every day by nurses and healthcare professionals. Since that time, nearly 10,000 professionals have been nominated for the Award, with recipients selected from five categories – RNs, APNs, LVNs/LPNs, nursing students and other non-physician healthcare workers (including aides, therapists and other patient-care professionals.)
For deadlines, nomination forms and more information, visit inspiredcomfort.com. For additional timely updates follow the award on Twitter and Facebook.
Alarmed at the number of nurses leaving the profession within their first few years in practice, Cherokee Uniforms provided a grant to Emmy Award-winning director David Hoffman to produce a film that would encourage, inspire and instruct nurses and nursing students. The resulting film, A Nurse I Am, was produced in two versions, a 32-minute educational film that is shown at nursing schools nationwide, and a longer documentary version that showcases the challenges and commitment of three extraordinary and memorable professionals.
Proceeds from Cherokee products fund up to 10 scholarship awards for nursing students annually. Since 2007, Cherokee has awarded more than $140,000 in scholarships to deserving students.
The application period for the A Nurse I Am Scholarship is from November through February. Selection of scholarship winners is based on an assigned essay written in response to A Nurse I Am. For news and timely updates, refer to the Nurse I Am website.
Cherokee Uniforms is a Foundation Sponsor of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, recognizing outstanding nurses. More than 1,500 healthcare organizations in the U.S. and around the world present the award to nurses who have made a profound difference in the lives of their patients and patients' families. More than 40,000 nurses have been honored since 1999.
The DAISY Foundation (DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System) was established by family members in memory of J. Patrick Barnes who died from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a little-known but not uncommon auto-immune disease. The care Barnes and his family received motivated them to create the award recognizing bedside nurses and nursing faculty. Additionally, the Foundation funds nursing research and evidence-based practice projects in the treatment of auto-immune diseases and cancer. More information is available at www.DAISYfoundation.org.
Cherokee Uniforms was the first commercial sponsor of "NURSES If Florence Could See Us Now", a feature-length documentary created to deepen the nation's understanding of who nurses are and the invaluable contributions they make. From the bedside to the board room, this film explores the complex, exciting and challenging world of being a nurse, the many different roles that nurse's play, and the realities of nursing – its joys and sorrows and the many ways that nurses impact the lives of others.
More about purchasing the DVD or screening the movie at www.nursesthemovie.com.
Cherokee is proud to support many community organizations throughout the United States with monetary contributions as well as donations of goods and services.
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DO NOT POST ANY LINKS/LEAKS IN THIS THREAD. Only post links to tracks Strange Music directly posts on their Youtube, Blog, etc. Talk about them all you want. You will be deleted from the site and I will close the discussion. NO LINKS!
Standard Cover
Deluxe Cover
1. News With Mark Alford 1 (skit)
2. Straight Out The Gate (feat. Serj Tankian & Krizz Kaliko)
3. B.I.T.C.H. (feat. T-Pain)
4. With The BS (feat. Red Café, Trae Tha Truth & Big Scoob)
5. Love 2 Dislike Me (feat. Tyler Lyon & Liz Suwandi)
6. Fortune Force Field
7. I'm Not A Saint
8. Fragile (feat. Kendrick Lamar, Mayday! & Kendall Morgan)
9. Priorities (feat. Game & Angel Davanport)
10. News With Mark Alford 2 (skit)
11. Dwamn
12. So Dope (They Wanna) (feat. Wrekonize, Snow Tha Product & Twisted Insane)
13. See Me (feat. Wiz Khalifa & B.o.B)
14. My Haiku-Burn The World (feat. Krizz Kaliko)
15.That's My Kid (feat. Cee-Lo Green, Big K.R.I.T. & Kutt Calhoun)
16. Meant To Happen (feat. Scoop Deville)
17. News With Mark Alford 3 (skit)
18. Believe (feat. Kortney Leveringston)
19. R.I.P. Ray (skit)
20. Strange 2013 (feat. The Doors)
Deluxe Edition:
22. Colorado (feat. B.o.B, Krizz Kaliko, Rittz, Mayday!, Stevie Stone, Ces Cru & Info Gates)
23. Drowning (feat. Liz Suwandi)
24. Thizzles (feat. Danny Brown)
iTunes Deluxe Edition:
25. Somebody Else (feat. Krizz Kaliko)
26. Feels Like Heaven (feat. Krizz Kaliko, Nikkiya & Oobergeek)
Monster Energy Music Exclusive Digital Track:
Rock A Bye (feat. Ben-G Da Prince of Soul)
Pre Order Track:
Party The Pain Away (feat. Liz Suwandi)
Production Credits:
1. News With Mark Alford 1 (skit) [prod. by Seven]
2. Straight Out The Gate [prod. by Seven]
3. B.I.T.C.H. [prod. by Seven]
4. With The BS [prod. by Seven]
5. Love 2 Dislike Me [prod. by Seven]
6. Fortune Force Field [prod. by Seven]
7. I'm Not A Saint [prod. by Seven]
8. Fragile [prod. by MAYDAY!, Daniel Emilio "Keys" Perez & Ralfy "FAFA" Valencia]
9. Priorities [prod. by Seven]
10. News With Mark Alford 2 (skit) [prod. by Seven]
11. Dwamn [prod. by Seven]
12. So Dope (They Wanna) [prod. by Shane Eli Abrahams & Jonathan Pakfar]
13. See Me [prod. by Drumma Boy]
14. My Haiku-Burn The World [prod. by YoungFyre]
15.That's My Kid [prod. by Seven]
16. Meant To Happen [prod. by Scoop Deville]
17. News With Mark Alford 3 (skit) [prod. by Seven]
18. Believe [prod. by Seven]
19. R.I.P. Ray (skit) [No credits]
20. Strange 2013 [prod. by Fredwreck & The Doors]
21. SMB [No credits]
22. Colorado [prod. by Drumma Boy]
23. Drowning [prod. by Seven]
24. Thizzles [prod. by YoungFyre]
25. Somebody Else [prod. by Seven]
26. Feels Like Heaven [prod. by YoungFyre]
27. Rock A Bye [prod. by YoungFyre]
28. Party The Pain Away [prod. by Seven]
Music Videos:
"The beats sound nothing like anything you've ever heard me on. The features that I'm going for are something you would never imagine. All I can say about it now is that it's a very human album. What I mean by that is that it's contradictory. On one song I say, 'The saint is ours', like we're in the saint's corner and then I have another song called 'I'm Not A Saint'. It's so beautiful because the King, the Clown, and the G are still present on this album.
There's no apologies in what I'm saying. I don't mind that it contradicts itself because that's what people do. The album is everywhere. It feels like it's Hell, Purgatory and Heaven all over again. I'm telling stories that I've never told – that I was afraid to tell on some songs. It's super personal and I've got a big chip on my shoulder again. It's always been there, but it's getting bigger having to prove to fans and critics that we ain't goin' nowhere." -Tech N9ne from SM blog 2/8/13
Snippets: http://www.amazon.com/Something-Else-Access-Edition-Explicit/dp/B00...
August 15th Toronto, ON @ Rockpile Bar & Nightclub
August 16th Montreal, QC @ Olympia de Montreal
August 17th Oshawa, ON @ Marquee Nightclub
August 18th Toronto, ON @ Rockpile Bar & Nightclub
August 20th Thunder Bay, ON @ Crocks
August 21st Winnipeg, MB @ Republic Nightclub
August 22nd Yorkton, SK @ Holly's Nightclub
August 23rd Saskatoon, SK @ The Odeon Events Centre
August 24th Edmonton, AB @ Encore at West Edmonton Mall
August 25th Calgary, AB @ Republik Nightclub
August 26th Red Deer, AB @ Lotus Nighclub
August 27th Camloops, BC @ Cactus Jacks Saloon
August 28th Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom
August 29th Victoria, BC @ Sugar Nightclub
August 30th Nanaimo, BC @ Spice Lounge
August 31st Chilliwack, BC @ Evergreen Hall
TOUR BLOG: http://setour.tumblr.com/
September 5th Tulsa, OK @ Cains Ballroom
September 6th Witchita, KS @ Cotillion Ballroom
September 7th San Bernardino, CA @ San Manuel Amphitheater *Rock The Bells*
September 8th Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom
September 10th Dallas, TX @ South Side Music Hall
September 11th Colorado Springs, CO @ The Black Sheep
September 12th Colorado Springs, CO @ The Black Sheep
September 13th Fort Collins, CO @ Aggie Theater **Rescheduled to Oct. 7th**
September 14th Denver, CO @ The Fillmore Auditorium
September 15th Mountain View, CA @ Shorline Amphtheatre *Rock The Bells*
September 16th Albequarque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
September 17th Tucson, AZ @ The Rialto Theatre
September 18th Mesa, AZ @ Marquee
September 19th Las Vegas, NV @ Hard Rock Cafe
September 20th San Diego, CA @ House Of Blues
September 21st San Luis Obispo, CA @ Downtown Brewing Company (SLO Brew)
September 22nd Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst
September 24th Reno, NV @ Knitting Factory
September 25th Sacramento, CA @ Ace Of Spades
September 26th Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
September 27th Eugene, OR @ McDonald Theatre
September 28th Washington D.C. @ Festival Grounds at RFK *Rock The Bells*
September 29th Seattle, WA @ The Paramount Theatre
October 1st Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory
October 2nd Missoula, MT @ The Wilma
October 3rd Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory
October 4th Magna, UT @ Saltair
October 5th Rutherford, NJ @ Meadowlands Racetrack *Rock The Bells*
October 6th Billings, MT @ Babcock Theatre
October 7th Fort Collins, CO @ Aggie Theater
October 8th Rapid City, SD @ Central States Fairgrounds
October 9th Sioux Falls, SD @ Ramkota Exhibit Hall
October 10th Fargo, ND @ Best Western Doublewood Inn
October 11th St. Paul, MN @ Myth
October 12th West Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom
October 13th Fort Wayne, IN @ IPFW Rhinehart Auer Hall
October 14th Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave/Eagles Club
October 15th Joliet, IL @ MoJoes
October 16th Columbus, OH @ Alrosa Villa
October 17th Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore
October 18th Cleveland, OH @ The Agora
October 19th Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom
October 21st Worcester, MA @ The Worcester Palladium
October 22nd Providence, RI @ Fete Music
October 23rd Lancaster, PA @ Chameleon Club
October 24th Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa
October 25th Charleston, SC @ Music Farm
October 26th Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage Theater
October 27th Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart's
October 28th Sauget, IL @ Pops
October 29th Indianapolis, IN @ Old National Centre
October 30th Kansas City, MO @ The Midland Theatre
October 31st Omaha, NE @ Sokol Auditorium
November 1st Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre
November 2nd Cedar Rapids, IA @ Hawkeye Downs Speedway
- First week performance: 58,324 copies sold. #4 overall album on Billboard.
-Tech N9ne interviews during press week for "Something Else"
- 2013 Strange Music Independent Powerhouse Sampler Download link: http://strangemusicinc.com/sampler/ or http://www.audiomack.com/album/xclusiveszone/independent-powerhouse...
- I'd like to thank everyone who has contributed to this thread. Whether it's new info on the album or a comment. All of you have played a part in making this thread. Thank you - Alex M. TRTN
Tags: 14th, 2013, 31st, album, contest, download, energy, independent, jay, kanye, More…monster, music, n9ne, nas, october, powerhouse, sampler, snippets, studio, tech, tracklist, upcoming, west, z
lol it kinda does i guess but he's wearing a clear mask i think it may relate to the content of the track
Sour-Green said:
Could just be the lighting, but is their shit on techs face and head in the pics, kinda looks like a toned down bersion of the the make up from tyler the creators IFHY vid haha
Yeah dude he sings with alot of soul, love that shit!
Dylan Souther said:
I wasn't really interested in Love 2 Dislike Me but after looking up Tyler Lyon, I am excited! His voice rocks
I think news with mark alford #2 is gonna be the best track on the whole album. The whole concept has a ton of potential...what do u guys think?
He was joking.
Ryan said:
^ fuck no!! A skit is not going to be the best track on the album
I'm expecting "Strange 2013" to be up next to the top 3.
So far I would put best from worst like this;
1.) Party The Pain Away
2.) So Dope (2nd because I basically only like Techs part. Wrek and snow did okay.)
3.) B.I.T.C.H. (Even though I don't like how Tpain does his voice)
4.) Fortune Force Field (4th place because I thought the chorus was corny)
5.) See Me
That's the point. haha
Ryan said:
^ fuck no!! A skit is not going to be the best track on the album
So far I'm at
That's probably pretty opposite to most people, but so far that's what I'm at. And after hearing the snippet, I think Fragile will overtake So Dope as no.1 when it's released.
EDIT: If we were counting Rockabye, that'd be my no.1 so far
Shane said:
I'm expecting "Strange 2013" to be up next to the top 3.
So far I would put best from worst like this;
1.) Party The Pain Away
2.) So Dope (2nd because I basically only like Techs part. Wrek and snow did okay.)
3.) B.I.T.C.H. (Even though I don't like how Tpain does his voice)
4.) Fortune Force Field (4th place because I thought the chorus was corny)
5.) See Me
lmao, sounds like a classic
the next john holmes said:
I think news with mark alford #2 is gonna be the best track on the whole album. The whole concept has a ton of potential...what do u guys think?
Tech N9ne 'Therapy' Available Now!
Prozak 'We All Fall Down' Available Now!
Krizz Kaliko 'Son of Sam' Now Available!
Stevie Stone '2 Birds 1 Stone' In Stores Now!
Tech N9ne 'Something Else' In Stores Now!
¡MAYDAY! "Believers" In Stores Now
Wrekonize "The War Within" Now Available!
Rittz "The Life And Times Of Jonny Valiant" Purchase Now!
CES Cru "Constant Energy Struggles" Purchase Now!
Kutt Calhoun "Black Gold" Album Now Available!
Brotha Lynch Hung "Mannibalector" Album In Stores Now!
Tech N9ne's Hostile Takeover: The Story Behind The Tour
Prozak "Nocturnal" EP Now Available!
Krizz Kaliko "Neh' Mind" EP Now Available!
Tech N9ne – 'E.B.A.H.'/'Boiling Point' Combo EP Now In Stores!
Tech N9ne "Boiling Point" EP Now Available!
Stevie Stone "Momentum" EP Now Available!
Tech N9ne "E.B.A.H." EP Now Available!
Kutt Calhoun "Kelvin" EP Now Available!
Ces Cru "13" EP Now Available!
¡MAYDAY! "Thrift Store Halos" EP Now Available!
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Do you ever feel like you're too busy for your own good? That's how life's been lately. This week, I traveled to Chicago for a copywriting workshop with my work friend, Sarah. When we weren't learning about writing headlines and crafting the perfect prose, we used our spare time to explore Chicago a bit. Here's what we did:
Meet Sarah — A fellow fashion-loving writer!
We enjoyed some DELICIOUS Chicago-style pizza at Lou Malnati's Pizzeria.
We may or may not have gotten two rounds of macarons at Pierrot Gourmet.
On the left? Mint chocolate. On the right is strawberry. Both delicious, but my favorite was mint chocolate!
On Tuesday evening, we took the ear-popping elevator ride up to Signature Room on the 95th floor of the John Hancock Center.
There, we enjoyed the amazing view, as well as tasty drinks.
A very kind Australian couple (Mary and Donald!) invited us to sit with them so we could have a good view right at the window! We learned about Mary's sheep farm where she harvests fine wool, as well as her shopping expeditions in Chicago. We were smitten!
We drove back from Chicago on Wednesday evening, and I'm exhausted! But I've got a lot to do and people to see — so for the next few days, I'll be a busy bee!


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Canonical Raises Ubuntu One Storage to 50 GBytes
With the upcoming version 9.10 the Ubuntu One DropBox clone will be integrated automatically into Ubuntu's GNOME desktop. Paying customers will get a significant storage capacity upgrade.
The free Canonical services should not initially see many changes. All Ubuntu users can continue to depend on the Ubuntu One service, which mirrors and synchronizes a specific directory on the servers, for up to 2 GBytes for free. For paying users, the Ubuntu sponsor Canonical has enhanced the offering by increasing the 10 GBytes storage to 50 GBytes in the Ubuntu cloud. The cost remains the same at $10 per month.
Hope also remains for customers who want to use the Ubuntu One service not just for Ubuntu. Some developers have shown interest in porting it to Windows, Mac OS X and iPhone. Motivation for the effort will come from paying customers. As product manager Matt Griffin says in the workswithu.com project blog, if third-party developers don't provide the cross-platform support, Canonical may "revisit the discussion at the beginning of next year [2010]."
KUbuntu One?
Wouldn't mind seeing support for this in Ubuntu variants like Kubuntu, Xubuntu etc.
I'm surprised work is going into Windows/iPhone integration before even Ubuntu's variants... or did I read incorrectly?
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CeBIT Call for Papers
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Linus Announces Linux Kernel 3.12
New release offers better graphics drivers and expands filesystem support.
Dark Alliance Reinvents Email Security
New mail protocol will shut out the NSA and prevent snooping on metadata.
DDos Attack Map Charts Denial of Service
A new web application helps users visualize distributed denial-of-service attacks.
Saucy Salamander Gets Legs
Ubuntu 13.10 takes a step toward convergence, with lots of mobility, but Mir only partly here.
Intel and Arduino Create Pi-Like System
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Curtis lives out of a suitcase and his diary reflects it. He's always seems to be on an plane travelling or in front of a camera filming. But he wouldn't have it any other way. See what Curtis is up to (and where) with a glimpse into his diary blog.
It's the first day of the month and the start of a new season. I love it when the seasons change. I know, I know, it's probably a chef thing! Us chefs and all our talk about the seasons! Back home in Australia it means the official start of Summer which makes me think of warm summer nights, Christmas time with my family and friends and entertaining outdoors. Back home in Australia this means its time to crank up the BBQ! And yet for me, right now in the USA, it's the start of Winter. What a contrast! So I'm starting to think about warm hearty soups, field mushrooms and delicious hot chocolates…. Yum! So no matter which hemisphere you're in, here's a recipe for each season, be it Summer or Winter.
Bbq Scallops In the half shell with Citrus Fruits and White Wine Chocolate and Kahlua Fondue with Winter Fruits


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Why are we shocked by these horrific massacres that plague our communities? Our legislators have mandated the freedom of the individual at the expense of the community.
They have emptied our mental hospitals, rendered our mental-health-care system impotent and tied the hands of law enforcement. Our beloved family members who struggle with serious mental illness are now free to refuse to take the medications that stabilize them and free to endanger themselves and others while in an unmedicated, irrational state.
Families are powerless to intervene. Law enforcement is powerless to act, unless rigorous standards are met. By then, it often is too late.
A crime committed while in an irrational state of mind is a crime nevertheless, and our loved one is left to face the consequences.
We flooded our prisons after closing our mental hospitals, and now have the dubious distinction of housing the largest prison population on Earth, exceeding China and Russia, who rank second and third.
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Delete all you want. Once you tweet something, it's out there forever. Ask Chris Brown. Or Gilbert Gottfried. Or Anthony Weiner.
Put videocameras in the hands of millions, give them a platform to share the results with the rest of those millions, and bad decisions are sure to ensue. Often after a few cocktails, or if you're a celebrity.
Given a new tool with which to share, or overshare, we all can expect more Twitter missteps. Many of us can't wait.
5. Continue the rebirth of "GIFs"
OK, this one is already under way. Years after the Web gave us Peanut Butter Jelly Time, folks have rediscovered the joy of watching something quick and silly happen over and over again.
Vine builds on this idea. Your six seconds (or fewer) of video loops for as long as the viewer lets it run. This can be disconcerting and annoying. But as folks get creative, it could also be clever. The first person to re-enact "Dramatic Chipmunk" has our undying devotion. (Fun discovery: That YouTube classic is exactly six seconds long).
A Vine isn't actually a GIF (Graphic Interchange Format is the full name). But it can take advantage of the same instincts that have made GIFs an enduring Web feature.
6. Press the competition
Vine isn't the only mobile app jockeying to be the "Instagram of Video."
Viddy, Tout, SocialCam and even the ill-fated Color all wanted to become the front-runner in this emerging social field. Twitter may have shut down that argument when it acquired Vine for an undisclosed amount.
Sure, the mobile space has its share of stories in which the bantamweight manages to dance around a heavy hitter. Remember when Facebook Places was supposed to crush Foursquare?
But Vine will be sitting right there in front of Twitter's more than 140 million users. The others will need to innovate or die.


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