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Weeping Silence – "For the Unsung" (2012)
Label : Ravenheart Records
Review by Tony Cannella
Malta is not known as a metal hotbed. In fact, the only band I can think of that hails from there is the gothic, doom metal band Weeping Silence. The band formed in 1998 and released their debut album "End of an Era" in 2008. They followed that up with "Theatre of Life" in 2011 and have now returned with their new album "For the Unsung". Weeping Silence utilizes the tried-and-true method of beauty and the beast vocals to a huge degree of success.
The majority of the songs on "For the Unsung" have a melancholic vibe to them. The female vocals are excellent, strong and powerful and have a bit of Floor Jansen vibe to them. The male vocals are pretty much your basic beast styled death grunts. "For the Unsung" moves along at a rapid pace, awash with massive guitar riffs, great musical performances and some great vocalizing by the duo. Continue reading »
INTERVIEW : Sean Pollacco & Diane Camenzuli – Weeping Silence
Interview by Miriam C.
Soon I've have heard that Maltese Gothic Doom Metal Weeping Silence band have had a major line up change I've contacted the band and write down like hell this interview. I'm proud to offer the first exclusive interview the new singer Diane Camenzuli but beside this I've haven't forgotten to investigate more about the third album "For the Unsung" that sees the guest starring of Draconian singer Anders Jacobsson. To know more simply scroll down. Enjoy! Hi Sean, first of all welcome to Femme Metal Webzine, how are you?Thank you for the interview Miriam. I'm fine, hope the same for you and the reader of Femme Metal webzine.
Sean, would you mind giving me some biography infos for the users that don't know Weeping Silence?Weeping Silence was formed in the late 90s and developed from a slow tempo doom female fronted band with the release of "End of an Era" (2008), then symphonic/gothic metal with the release of "Theatre of Life" to a present gothic/doom metal band with the latest full length album "For the Unsung". As is expected with a band that has been around for some time, we have gone through some line-up changes, the latest being a vocal replacement. Weeping Silence is currently signed to Ravenheart Music Records and operates with Limelight Productions for non-exclusive concert booking in Europe.
So, your third album is out on Ravenheart Music and is called "For the Unsung". Can you tell us more its genesis?The album is a reflection of the members' thirst to play gothic/doom with an aggressive edge. The insertion of male growling is an obvious indicator, but the riffs just sound heavier and more powerful, with several slow tempo passages. We wanted to do something that hits the core of the music we like and at the same time sounds modern.
"For the Unsung", it gives me an impression like something obscure and unfinished. What does the title mean for you, what did the band want to express?The album is dedicated to all contemporary heroes that go unnoticed in the world. They do not have monuments erected in their honour or wear medals. They are the everyday people who comes to a cross roads and chooses the path they feel is right with courage. This idea can be transposed to many life situations, and the idea is for everyone to see it from their own perspective.
Also what infos can you reveal about the album cover? It's enigmatic…..
The artwork captures the theme of "For the Unsung" in the form of the Greek myth of the Coronides who in self-sacrifice saved the people from their doom. The Coronides are the two comets on the artwork, who are the daughters of the god Orion. They offered their lives in sacrifice to save their people from the plague. The gods were so touched with their humanity that they transformed them into comets to shed their eternal light. It is not a very popular myth when compared to others but it is a good representation of 'the unsung'. This artwork was done by Jan of Darkgrove, and we feel it looks very nice, especially on the digi-pack edition.
On "Love Lies Bleeding" Draconian's Anders Jacobsson participates as a guest star, when was the first contact with him and how's working with him?
Anders appears as guest singer on "Love Lies Bleeding" and "The Search Within". Joe knew him through Facebook, then I got to know him over the internet. He's a great guy really. To be honest, he could have easily said no to our request for him to feature, but he chose to do it even though we are not as famous as Draconian. This shows he loves the metal scene and is not a big-headed person. We respect him a lot. He did his vocal parts at Dead Dog Farm Studio in Sweden.
Also for "Love Lies Bleeding" you have shot your first videoclip, can you tell us more about it? How's was this experience?This was a great experience. We did not have a great budget, and between us and the label we thought of shooting this video because we know how powerful YouTube has become. The experience was a blast! It was shot in summer, so you can imagine the heat. As a band, it really brought us together, and individually we realised how far we want to go in this scene. It was an eye-opener as well as a good experience.
Between "Theatre of Life" and "For the Unsung" passed only 1 year from the publication, do you notice (or better) are you able to notice any differences?
The difference is noticeable to anyone who has both albums. It is true that the release dates are close, but "Theatre of Life" was recorded in 2006 and released in 2011. So the music is much older than the release date. "For the Unsung" was composed between 2007 and 2011, and released in 2012. So the difference in composition time is more obvious to us!
Joseph and Rachel have recently left the band. And on Facebook you have already announced that you have found a new female singer, mind you give the honours and present her?We wish Rachel and Joe all the best with their future projects. The new female vocalist is Diane Camenzuli. She is 24 years old and ready for your questions!
Diane, welcome, I assume that this is your first interview that you ever made, how do you feel? Excited? Do you have any curiosity to share about yourself rather you prefer doing a detailed presentation of yourself?
Hi Miriam, thank you for the interview. Actually, I had some interviews about my music career in general, but this is my first interview regarding Weeping Silence. Yes, I am very excited about this new phase in my life. I have been into rock and metal for many years but never managed to settle down, the main reason being the difficulty to find musicians who are truly into the genre. Joining Weeping Silence is a challenge that has energized me like never before. All the band mates are on the same wavelength as I am, and I can feel a lot of positive energy between us – something I haven't felt for a very long time since my involvements in bands. The teamwork is fantastic and I can already sense the need & the will to create music & performing on stage with such great people.
How do you feel replacing Rachel after so many years that she was in the band? Do you feel any pressure?I know how much Rachel is loved and have only respect for her achievements. At first it was overwhelming and I cannot deny that it took me sometime to absorb what just happened to me. I had to make several adjustments to my new life such as cutting down on working hours. Having said all this, I can finally say that now, I have summoned the strength and courage to deliver at this new level of me.
A little bird told me that you have musical training, can you tell us more about your musical background?To become a band member of a gothic metal band was a plan that had been in my mind for many years. Whilst awaiting the right opportunity to come my way, I used the time I had to learn more about music in general, to take piano and voice lessons, find my natural voice timbre and write a lot of lyrics. This was crucial and it is how I got to know myself better musically. It was the many rehearsals, auditions, live showcases, music courses and music lessons I attended, that helped me develop my voice & that thought me how to take care of it as much as possible.
How did you come across Weeping Silence? Did you know before someone from the band or did you simply apply for the position?
Being a fan of Weeping Silence myself, I saw their post on facebook and thus applied for the position.
I am getting along extremely well with them. I had never experienced such teamwork. They are all committed, hard-working and open-minded. Their support has also been very encouraging. I feel that my life is finally falling into place.
Instead let's talk about your personal tastes, what are your private passions?
I have always been interested in make-up and costumes. I love dark photography and gothic culture. Having said this, my greatest passion still remains that of being a singer-songwriter. It is a great way of expressing my feelings to the extent I want to, without harming anyone or anything.
Sean, what are the future project for Weeping Silence?
The future projects are definately composing a new album, that we hope will see the light of day in 2014. Between then and now, we will also be playing as many concerts and festivals as we can! All this should keep us busy!
So, Sean & Diane, we're at the end of the interview, please greet freely our user on Femme Metal Webzine and speak you soon!
We would like to thank the fans, Femme Metal Webzine and its readers who have always been behind the band giving us much support. We will be hitting the stage in 2013 and maybe we'll get the opportunity to meet some of you. Until then, visit our FB page, see what's brewing, and hit the like button: www.facebook.com/weepingsilence
The new album and earlier releases are available from the band's e-store on the website www.weepingsilence.com . Thank you for the support!Thank you very much Femme Metal readers, fans of female-fronted metal and metalheads in general all over the world! Keep it metal and hope to see you around someday! Thanks Miriam for this interview – Cheers to all!! Sean & Diane
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NEWS : Maltese Gothic Doom Metal band WEEPING SILENCE announce the new singer
Maltese Gothic Doom metal Weeping Silence are proud to present their new singer after Rachel Grech's deperature, read the statement below : "We are proud to announce our new female vocalist: Diane Camenzuli. She has brought a dynamic & exciting edge to our music, & we can't wait to have her on stage with the band. Thus, the Weeping Silence journey continues, with a new album already being composed & plans for concerts in the making. We thank all our friends & fans for their help & support during this transition, & look forward to meeting you all soon!" The band is still search a male singer/growler, if you are interested just mail at firstname.lastname@example.com
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Weeping Silence – "Theatre of Life" (2011)
Label : Ravenheart Records
Review by Tony Cannella
From Malta, Weeping Silence first formed way back in 1995. In 2008 they released their full-length debut titled "End of an Era" which was followed in 2009 with a 4-song promo CD. Now the band returns with their sophomore effort dubbed "Theatre of Life" and to say that this band is really starting to come into their own is an understatement. Musically, "Theatre of Life" hones Weeping Silence's Symphonic Gothic metal style and sees them take what has begun on their 2008 debut to the next level. Also taken to the next level is their songwriting, which continues to grow and flourish. Although there are only 8-songs on "Theatre of Life", the whole thing clocks in at a healthy 47-minutes, and while musically there are some dirge-like moments, there are also times when the band speeds up the tempo a bit, often times throughout the course of the same song, (the excellent "Within White Walls" is a perfect example of this). Lead vocalist Rachel Grech continues to establish herself as one of the unheralded voices in the Femme Metal genre and she is only getting better. The title song "Theatre of Life" is one of my favorites and it features a choir on the chorus that definitely gives it a 'theatre' vibe and highlights the huge-ness of the song (this track also features a cool solo at the end of the song). The track "Season's Journey" begins as a ballad before the heavy riffs comes crashing in. Still this is a slower song tempo-wise and singer Rachel does another great job on this one, at times she kind of reminds me of Sharon den Adel from Within Temptation, but only at certain moments. Fans who were lucky to snatch up their 4-song 2009 promo CD will notice that those four songs appear here in re-recorded form. The whole thing is pretty consistent throughout starting with the opening duo of "Of Light and Shadow" and "Dark Waters" and concluding with the 7 and a half minute finale "Innocent Cries". The band also manages to work in choirs and symphonic parts to go along with the heavy doom style riffs. How Weeping Silence has managed to fly under-the-radar these last few years is beyond me. Hopefully with the help of "Theatre of Life", this is one band that will not go unnoticed for much longer. They have the talent and skill to really make a mark in the metal world.
Rating – 92/100
- Of Light and Shadow
- Dark Waters
- Within White Walls
- Theatre of Life
- Season's Journey
- Promises Broken
- Monuments
- Innocent Cries
Line Up
- Rachel Grech – Vocals
- Mario Ellul – Guitars
- Manuel Spiteri – Guitars
- Allison Ellul – Keyboards
- Sean Pollacco – Bass
- Angelo Zammit – Drums
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Interview : Rachel Grech – Weeping Silence
Interview by Scott Johnson
Doom metal, the side of music that expresses the deepest of human sadness and despair. We all have been there and we all can relate to these feelings. What better way to express this side of the human heart than to incorporate these feelings with the powerful driving rhythms of metal. Since the mid- 90′s Weeping Silence has been showing us how doom metal should be done. The driving heavy guitar riffs mixed with the ghost-like vocals and keyboards set the mood for anyone who has suffered from the pain of loss and hopelessness. I had the pleasure of talking to Rachel Grech of Weeping Silence. Join me now as we enter the Theatre of Life.
Hello Rachel, it is so very nice to have you here at Femme Metal Webzine today. First of all I would like to say thank you for your time and it is my honour to have this chance to talk to you. So if someone walked up to you and said I really like Weeping Silence but I don't know anything about them what would you say. How would you describe the music of Weeping Silence and what would you tell them about your music?
First of all thank you so much for this interview Scott! It's a pleasure. Well, if someone came up to me and said that they really liked Weeping Silence it would be awesome! Let me tell you a little about us. There are seven of us in the band; Angelo on drums, Sean on bass, Manuel and Mario on guitars, Alison on keyboards, Joseph on growls and myself vocals. Although the band started off playing mainly atmospheric doom metal, our style has now evolved into what could be described as atmospheric, gothic metal with doom influences.
What subjects does Weeping Silence as a band like to write songs about?
Well, up until recently I wrote most of the lyrics. I think I tend to write about feelings that are most predominant at the time. The experiences one passes through in life are reflected lyrically. Hopefully, this is also something that others can relate to.
Do you think it is a challenge to write songs of such great sadness and hurting and do you ever have a hard time singing them on stage? I have often wondered how a singer could sing songs about very personal topics and not revisit the pain from those moments and it would be hard to sing them live.
Music is such a wonderful means of expression and I find it is a coping mechanism which helps you deal with sad experiences and things in life which are not easy to comprehend. With regards to singing them on stage, yes, you do revisit the pain however this brings out more emotion. Dealing with these emotions helps you grow stronger too. Perhaps this I can explain better with "Tell Me Why" from our album "End of an Era". On the other hand, "Theatre of Life" is more up-tempo and lends itself well to live performance. The new material is more aggressive than "Theatre of Life". Joe joined the band on vocals too, so I'm not alone up front anymore.
So how many albums does Weeping Silence have?
There was a demo EP way back before we became a FFM band. Then the first album was "End of an Era" followed by "Theatre of Life". There is another album in the making too!
Can you tell us about the new material that Weeping Silence started recording this year?
Well, the new songs have more of a doom inclination and are more aggressive. Joe joined as growler and this gave us the opportunity to compose songs that allow for interaction between lyrical characters. The music has grown more dynamic I think and we are moving forward into the style with a more contemporary feel. We're pleased that Anders Jacobsson of Draconian will feature as guest vocalist on two songs also. The album is being produced by Brett Caldas-Lima of Tower Studios (France).
Is there a title for the new album?
Well there is a draft title, which is not official. We wish to listen to the album after the mastering process before deciding on a definite title.
I read that there will be the use of male backing vocals. Are they clean vocals or growls?
Joe's a growler. He sings on all the eight songs that will feature on the upcoming album. There will also be an intro to the album that I only sing on. Anders features as growler on the songs "Love Lies Bleeding" and "The Search Within".
What made Weeping Silence choose the doom metal style of metal?
Doom metal has an emotional aspect that differs from many other styles of metal. The lyrical experience hits to the core of human nature and gives space for hope too. The band members are also into all sorts of doom styles and therefore it was evident that the doom style would infiltrate into the musical compositions.
Who are your music influences and what kind of music do you listen too? What could we find on you MP3 player?
Ah, this is hard. Many of the guys listen to Opeth, Draconian, Anathema, Katatonia and so many others. I like listening to all melodic female metal bands. At present I have Within Temptation, Paradise Lost, Therion, Ozzy and Adele amongst others on my Mp4.
Did you grow up around music? When did you start singing?
Well, my parents were into Pink Floyd and a lot of other classic rock, we always had music playing at home. I remember singing to "All About Eve" over and over again! My brother introduced me to metal and we used to club together and buy albums such as Queensryche, Yngwie Malmsteen, Joe Satriani, Doro and others. Sadly he passed away in 2001 and our album 'End of an Era' is dedicated to him.
Where did you have your training?
I was always singing at home but I started singing in public later in life. I never had any formal training however I've picked up things along the way from various choirs etc.
Do you think it makes a difference being a male or female in the music business? What has been your experience?
Hmm, I suppose it does. Some people just do not consider female fronted bands but then on the other hand you get support from female oriented organisations such as this one. I was the first metal female vocalist in Malta and it was quite daunting in the beginning. Although I get so much support from all the other members and we work together well as a team.
What advise would you give to a female musician that is just starting out in the music business?
Don't be afraid to get out there. Work hard but most importantly remember to enjoy every bit
Can you tell us some of the places that Weeping Silence has played shows at?
We have played mostly local concerts and festivals, including the Extreme Metal Assault in 2011 and the Malta Doom Metal Fest some years ago. This summer we played with The Shiver from Italy too. We have also played gigs in Manchester, Birmingham and Bradford. Appearances are planned for 2012 in Italy and Ukraine's Doom Over Kiev Festival too … … hopefully others.
What are some of your favourite memories while being in Weeping Silence? Do you have any good road trip stories for us?
Oh my goodness! Yes, there are quite a few but most are too embarrassing to talk about here!!
Do you think it is hard being on the road with a bunch of stinky males? Does it help you to have Alison as a travelling companion?
Ah, it's not that bad, I think I must have built up an immunity by being stuck in our rehearsal room (which is not that large) during the sweltering hot summer months. And it's great to have Alison for some female back-up!
Is there a tour planned yet or is it still to early to say?
It is too early to talk about tours for 2012. However, there are a few dates being planned in Italy for sure, which might take the form of a mini-tour… we'll see! We'd love to play in Germany and The Netherlands, so hopefully we will make our way there someday soon!!
Ok, so looking through the eyes of a most passionate fan of metal, what would you say your greatest fan moment has been so far? Who are some of your personal music heroes that you have met?
Well it was awesome to see Paradise Lost here this summer as I am a big fan. Also we played with To-Mera in the UK. My personal music heroes are Sharon Den Adel, Simone Simons, Sarah Jezebel Deva to name a few, but sadly I have yet to meet any of them. Perhaps my luck will change. You never know eh?!
And one last question for you. This is a fun one. Ok so if Weeping Silence were a comic book, what would the title be??
Well we're too many people to be a comic book. I think we're more of a film-compatible bunch. So, I'll challenge you on the comic book parody and say "What Dreams May Come" the 1998 Robin Williams film based on the novel. Yeah I guess that film sums us up well. We have worked so hard for so long and we were always pushed by a wish to do something worth a listen in the metal scene.
I have really enjoyed our time together and before we close, do you have anything that you would like to add?
Thank you so much for this opportunity Scott, I hope you and the readers of Femme Metal Webzine will enjoy listening to our music. Please visit our websites/pages and leave some feedback, we would love to hear from you! Look out for our next release and of course. Stay metal!!
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Got mine this morning. I'm in Hertfordshire, UK.
Got mine this morning. I'm in Hertfordshire, UK.
LOL read my earlier post, cos i just got a surprise through the mail today... So now i have 2 copies of Casino Royal on Blue Ray, Oh well guess i'll have to sell 1 on ebay.
Yay! Got mine today
Got eMail on 05.04.2007 but no Disc till now
Mine rcvd today guys! Didnt think i would be able to play it cos i live in the UK but have a US machine but... it is multi region disk happy days! Quality is unreal as well!


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Choosing the right fats and oils in your food preparation has a dramatic impact on your health. There is much information and misinformation on what constitutes healthy fats. This chart simplifies the best choices of fats for cooking, fats that should not be heated, and which to avoid altogether.
It took our health community decades to recognize the dangers of trans fats in margarine and other butter replacements. And only recently are the anti-inflammatory and immune enhancing benefits of coconut oil, a saturated fat, being publicized. How long do we need to wait until "heart-healthy" vegetable oils are recognized for its inflammatory effects and as a major contributor to modern disease?
Do what healthy traditional societies free of disease have done for generations, eat fats from foods that nature provides, including the highly stable animal and tropical fats and avoid industrial, factory – made processed fats and oils.
Fats and Oils 101
All fats and oils are made up of a combination of three main kinds of fatty acids; saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated linoleic (LA) or linolenic acid. These refer to the kind of structure these fatty acids have between their carbon and hydrogen atoms.
Saturated Fatty Acids
The carbon chain in a saturated fatty acid are filled, or saturated, with hydrogen atoms.
This saturation creates a compact and highly stable structure that resist oxidation, even under high temperatures.
Saturated fatty acids are found in animal fats and tropical oils.
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids
The carbon chain is missing two hydrogen atoms and has one (mono) double bond instead between two of its carbons – so it is not saturated (unsaturated) by hydrogen atoms.
Monounsaturated fatty acids are not densely packed and bends at the double bond – why these fats are liquid at room temperature and cannot be exposed to high heat like saturated fatty acids.
They are found in olive oil, avocados, and nuts.
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFAs)
The carbon chain is missing several hydrogen atoms and contain two or more (poly) double bonds.
PUFAs are highly unstable and sensitive to heat and light that can cause free radicals which harm your body.
They are found in corn, canola, soy, sunflower, safflower, rice bran, and grapeseed oils.
Vegetable Oils and the Omega ratio
"Back in the MI (myocardial infarction) free days before 1920, the fats were butter and lard and I think that we would all benefit from the kind of diet that we had at a time when no one had ever heard the word corn oil."
- Dr. Dudley White speaking at an American Heart Association fund raiser in 1956.
Vegetable oils may sound healthy but they are highly processed foods that require industrial processes to extract its oils. Part of the process involves using toxic chemicals like hexane and bleaching agents to help extract and deodorize these oils. Even organic expeller-pressed vegetable oils undergo tremendous processing and are exposed to heat and therefore oxidize easily resulting in a toxic food.
A crucial factor for good health is the proper ratio of omega 3 to omega 6 fatty acids in the diet. (Omega 3 fatty acids are triple unsaturated (3 double bonds) linolenic acid and omega – 6 is a double (2 double bonds) unsaturated linoleic acid). The exponential rise of vegetable oil consumption in our diets (found in all processed foods) and grain feeding of cattle and poultry has altered the ideal healthy omega 3 to omega 6 ratio.
The high omega – 6, polyunsaturated vegetable oils like corn, canola, soy, sunflower, safflower, rice bran, and grapeseed oils, increase inflammation in the body and are associated with;
- cardiaovascular disease
- diabetes
- obesity
- asthma
- cancer
- auto-immunity diseases
- high blood pressure
- infertility
- weight gain
- blood clots
These polyunsaturated vegetable oils – especially when heated – damage your cells, metabolic function, gene expression, and hormone functions. (Borage, evening primrose, and hemp oil are exceptions, though they are PUFAs they function as anti-inflammatories: are GLA Gamma-linolenic acid). This is why the addition of fish oils and cod liver oil supplements (omega – 3) are so popular in the natural health care industry.
Vegetable oils, if not organic, are likely derived from Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO's), another important reason to avoid them. Read more about the health dangers of GMO's and how to avoid them.
Note: It is possible to go the other extreme as well and become deficient in omega – 6 fats, though very uncommon. Read more about Omega – 6 Deficiency at the Agriculture Society website.
What about Saturated Fats?
"The greatest scientific deception of this century, perhaps any century."
- Geroge Mann, American scientist, criticizing the diet-heart hypothesis; the idea that high cholesterol foods cause heart disease.
The diet-heart hypothesis or lipid hypothesis first proposed by Ancel Keys surprisingly has little evidence to support it. Heart disease was rare in the early 1900′s when our diets were much higher in animal fats. The elevated triglycerides in the blood linked to heart disease do not come from dietary fats, but are produced in the liver from excess sugars from carbohydrates like refined sugars and white flour and from fructose. What is contributing to heart disease is the excess consumption of vegetable oils, hydrogenated fats, and refined sugars in our modern diet.
Essential Roles of Saturated Fatty Acids
- enhance the immune system (needed by the white blood cells)
- needed for strong bones (helps absorb calcium)
- provide energy and structural integrity to the cells
- protect the liver from alcohol and other toxins
- healthy lungs (saturated fatty acids create the surfactant that and protect coat the lungs airspaces)
- building blocks for hormones
- assist in mineral absorption and
- cardiovascular health
- building blocks of a healthy brain and nervous system
Sources and Recommended Reading
The Truth About Saturated Fat – Mary Enig
The Oiling of America – Mary Enig and Sally Fallon
What Should my Blood Cholesterol Be? – Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride
9 Steps to Perfect Health – #1 Don't Eat Toxins – The Healthy Skeptic
Smart Fuel: Macadamia Oil, and read a well-balance view on Nuts and Omega – 6 Intake -Mark's Daily Apple
How to Decrease Your Polyunsaturated Fat Intake – Living the Nourished Life
What's the Truth About Cottonseed Oil? – Agriculture Society
Hemp Oil and Hemp Seeds – Are they Safe? – Food Renegade
Five Fats You Should Be Cooking With But May Not Be -Chris Kresser
Butter Anyone? Defending Fat with Facts – Livin La Vida Low-Carb
Five Fats You MUST Have in Your Kitchen – The Healthy Home Economist
Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food – Catherine Shanahan, MD
Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats – Sally Fallon
Gut and Psychology Syndrome – Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride
This post is linked to Food Renegade | Fight Back Friday, Real Food Whole Health | Fresh Bites Friday, The Healthy Home Economist | Monday Mania, Kelly the Kitchen Kop | Real Food Wednesday, GNOWFGLINS | Simple Lives Thursday, and Primal Toad | Primal Cave.
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Another cool evening in the Shanty City, the bustle of the day long since passed and replaced with the sinister quiet of the night. An average home, not luxurious but fair in comparison to the accommodation in all but the Singing City, the inhabitants within slept soundly. All except for one, but he could hardly be counted amongst the lives of the living.
Against the master bed, in this case a duvet rested over an old sofa bed, sat with his head down and his hands drooped to either side of him, Adrian reminisced over his latest contract. He was outfitted as accustomed, with his bow and sword resting on the floor near where he sat, and the black leather armour and cowl allowing him to meld into the night. His knife remained in its sheath on his right hip. His pale and unearthly beautiful face was stained with blood, and his fangs shone in the tender light of the moon.
The previous evening
Like an eagle, his eyes picked up the smallest of movements in the gloom. Two men, bulky and armoured in cheap leather hide with vicious curved blades sheathed at their sides. Their skin tanned by the sun, their faces hidden behind a mask of cruelty. Adrian watched from his hiding place atop one of the smaller shanties, peering down through the gloom at the guards. His target remained a few paces away, drinking from a large fountain which pooled into a shallow recess of cool marble. He likened it to a Roman villa, except for the barbaric backdrop to the scene he could almost believe it.
Finally, he had seen enough. Carefully he lifted the recurved bow from his back and drew a strangely crafted black arrow. In the same movement, the bow twanged near silently and the arrow was let loose, piercing the neck of one of the bulky guards as his companion turned to speak with his employer.
"We must go. Thi-" The mercenary turned as he heard his comrade slump to the ground gracelessly, his cry a gurgle as the blood pooled from his fatal wound. He drew his sword in alarm, but to no avail as a thin blade was drawn across his throat by the shadowy figure of the Vampire Assassin. He also fell clutching his throat, but Adrian had already moved past him and sped towards the target a few paces away, reaching him before the second guard had even hit the ground.
"Blood drops, on the sand." Adrian whispered. The target turned in alarm, a grossly fat man with water splashed across his face and stains on his rich apparel. Adrian had drawn his blade, and with one smooth lunge sent it through his chest. As he withdrew the cool metal which had so easily taken the man's life, he allowed the stricken tyrant a moment of his time.
"The water removes the stains." The fat man gurgled and choked as he dropped face down and his blood pooled across the sand at the front of the fountain. The water fountain spurted briefly and the stains were indeed washed away, if only momentarily.
"Yet bloodied I stay." Adrian paused as he finished his parting gift, and drew his Obsidian blade. With a whispered incantation, he cut his own arm and allowed his life blood to drip into the fountain. After a few moments, he turned and climbed calmly back up onto the shanty house, taking the bow sheathing both blades and leaving the area.
He had waited out the day in the small safe house he had made for himself on arrival. There he remained until some-time into the night, just to be safe. He had some small amount of business to attend to in the town, and someone of his particular class had a habit of becoming awfully hungry.
Indeed, as he stood it became immediately apparent that he had already exhausted the supplies in his current location. Blood stains on the sheets and a single limp hand trailing from the bed gave a terrible insight into the horrific fate which had befallen the previous occupants. Calmly he wiped his face and shrugged his bow onto his shoulder, clipping his sword's sheath to his left hip and striding from the house with cool confident steps. He had three of his custom arrows in a small quiver strapped to the small of his back, two hungry blades and vampiric blood in his veins.
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Web applications tend to be more fun if there's some sort of social aspect to them. Usually a diary application would be a private affair. Let's add a social aspect to this to make it a little more interesting.
The application should break down each diary entry into a list of words. Every user will have a list of every word they have ever written in a diary entry. Each word will also have a user list associated with it, effectively keeping track of every user who has ever said that word in one of their diary entries.
Add the content of Listing 19 to the end of the
action, just before the return
Listing 19: Creating the word lists.
// Finally we want to store each word in the diary entry // into the database such that a map of words to users // is produced in order to make this application a little // more social. var wordList = Regex.Split(entry.Text, @"\W+") .ToList() .ConvertAll(d => d.ToLower()); var wordsKey = user.UserId + ".Words"; foreach (var word in wordList) { AddToListWithCas(client, wordsKey, word); AddToListWithCas(client, word + ".Users", user.UserId); }
This block of code breaks the entry text down into words using a regular expression, and uses a little LINQ to turn the array of strings into a list and convert every word to lower case. A key is created simply be appending ".Words" to the user's UserId guide. It doesn't matter what is in the key, as long as you remember what the key was. This effectively makes a relation between the list of words and the user.
The code then iterates over the list of words, and reuses the
method discussed earlier to
add them first to the user's word list, and finally to a global
word list that relates each word to all of the users who have ever
said it. This is definitely where the power of a NoSQL database
shines. We can just make links between information by making
specially formatted keys pointing to objects. In this case we're
adding the userId
to a list of objects pointed
to by the key word.Users
where the word is
replaced by the current word.
Now you will need to make a final modification to the Index method
of the HomeController
to include the logic for
turning these lists of words into a list of names of the users who
are using the same language you are.
Listing 20, update Index in HomeController.cs
// Now, do a calculation to discover the top three users who use // similar words in their diary entries. // Get the user's word list var wordlist = client.Get<List<string>>(user.UserId + ".Words"); if (wordlist != null) { var userListKeys = wordlist.ConvertAll(k => k + ".Users"); var userLists = client.Get(userListKeys) .Values .Cast<List<Guid>>(); // Calculate the count of users who have used // the same words that the current user has var userCounts = new Dictionary<Guid, int>(); foreach (var list in userLists) { foreach (var userId in list) { // Skip ourselves if (userId == user.UserId) continue; if (userCounts.ContainsKey(userId)) { userCounts[userId] = userCounts[userId] + 1; } else { userCounts[userId] = 1; } } } // Make a final list of users by ordering by the counts // in the userCounts dictionary. var kindred = new List<User>(); foreach (var item in userCounts.OrderByDescending(key => key.Value)) { kindred.Add(client.Get<User>(item.Key.ToString())); if (kindred.Count > 2) break; } ViewData["KindredUsers"] = kindred; }
Effectively each user's word lists are obtained, and the keys to the global list of words to users is created. This is used in another multi-get operation whose values are converted to a lists of Guids. Then these lists are iterated, to tabulate a total count of the userIds. We're making the assumption that these counts are all we need to determine who has been using similar words to us. These are then ordered by maximum count first, and added to a KindredUsers list.
The Index view must now be modified to present these kindred users. Listing 21 should be added before the last line of the Index.cshtml file.
Listing 21, update Index.cshtml.
@if (ViewData.ContainsKey("KindredUsers")) { var kindred = ((IList<User>)ViewData["KindredUsers"]);
Kindred Users
 if (kindred.Count > 0) {
 @foreach (var user in kindred) {
@user.FullName
 }
 } else {
You currently have no kindred users.
 } }
Improvements could easily be made to this application. You may want to allow users to contact each other by providing a way to drop notes. You may also improve the word ratings by removing common stop-words (such as 'a', 'an', 'or', 'the', 'in' and so on) or maybe skipping all short words altogether.
I'm sure you've got all sorts of ideas about how to apply Membase to your latest projects, and we hope you've enjoyed this tutorial. You will find the final source code in the file dotnet-membase-tutorial.zip.


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Finally got xmas shopping done
December 15, 2012 at 7:16 AM
2cadifference Almost done here. December 16, 2012 at 8:25 AM
My Brother called today to inform me Mom s coming tomorrow....happy for the heiads up!
November 27, 2012 at 4:12 PM
2cadifference Nice if her to tell you, not like you just set around waiting for her arrival...or well maybe she didn't plan on making time again. UGH! Poor Daniel, now I get the pillow pet comment on FB...how nice of her to smoke up a new pillow pet and deliver it, only to have to be taken and washed. =/. Good luck today! December 3, 2012 at 7:06 AM


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Biblical archaeology
From CreationWiki, the encyclopedia of creation science
Biblical archaeology is an important creation science discipline that substantiates the Bible as a valid historical document, and the Biblical chronology as accurate time-line. Each year new discoveries are made, and creationists are encouraged to keep themselves informed of progress in this field. The study of Biblical Archaeology is also an important aid to the correct understanding of the Bible, since it gives a description of the lands of the Bible and of social customs, civil and religious, of the biblical characters.[1]
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Archaeological Discoveries
Dead Sea Scrolls
- Main Article: Dead Sea Scrolls
The finding of the Dead Sea Scrolls is considered by many to be the most important archaeological find of the last century. Besides confirming the reliability of the Old Testament and its prophecies as untainted by later church leaders, they have also allowed us a glimpse into the era Jesus was born into, and the society that existed at the beginnings of Christianity.
Temple of Jerusalem
- Main Article: Temple of Jerusalem
Not until the time of King Solomon did God permit the construction of a permanent building to be his temple. The first temple was built in Jerusalem in the 10th or 11th century BC by King Solomon. The site was the one purchased for the purpose by King David, the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite, on which he built an altar to the Lord. King David's Altar, Solomon's Temple, and Herod's Temple all stood in the same location.
- Main Article: Jericho
In the 1950's, archaeologist Kathleen Kenyon supervised the excavation of the ruins of the once great city. Her lack of faith in the Biblical account of Jericho was evident in her statement that she believed the 'folk tale' of Joshua's encounter with the city was merely fabricated after the destruction. However, later digs have prompted other archaeologists to come to a bold conclusion: the walls really did fall as told in Joshua 6 .
James Ossuary
- Main Article: James Ossuary
A 2,000-year-old box was discovered in October of 2002 that might be the ossuary ("Bone Box") of James, the brother of Jesus. On the side of the bone box is inscribed in Aramaic: "Ya'akov bar Yosef akhui di Yeshua", which is translated "James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus". As the inscription was the first historic record found of Jesus apart from manuscripts, its authentication could prove to be the most significant New Testament find in modern times.
Synagogue and House of Peter
- Main Article: Capernaum
Capernum was a village inhabited from approximately 150 BC to 1100 AD. The ancient ruins of Capernaum have been thoroughly investigated by archaeologists revealing, most notably, an ancient Jewish synagogue and Christian church located at the site of the house of Simon Peter. Although tradition held that the ruins of Capernaum were there on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee, it wasn't until 1838 that remains of a synagogue were correctly identified.
King David's Palace
Archaeologist Eilat Mazar has found strong evidence that the foundations of a structure in old Jerusalem, confirmed to date to the 10th-9th centuries B.C., are very likely the remains of the palace of King David. Furthermore, the remains match perfectly with the geographic and architectural description of the palace given in the Bible.[2]
Archaeology Sites
Site | Country | State / Province / Region |
Capernaum | Israel | |
Jericho | Israel | |
Ephesus | Turkey | |
Megiddo | Israel | Jezreel Valley |
Mount Ararat | Turkey | |
Mount Sinai | Egypt | Sinai Peninsula |
Temple of Jerusalem | Israel | |
Qumran | Israel |
- ...Edit list
An archaeologist is a person who studies the past using scientific methods with the goal of recording, interpreting, and preserving knowledge of ancient and contemporary cultures. The following is a list of archaeologists whose work has played an integral role in Biblical apologetics.
- William F. Albright
- Millar Burrows
- David Down
- John Garstang
- Sir William Ramsey
- Edwin Thiele
- Clifford Wilson
- Bryant Wood
- Ron Wyatt
- ...Edit list
Biblical Archaeology News
- New test dates Shroud of Turin to era of Christ New examination dates the shroud to between 300 BC and 400 AD, which would put it in the era of Christ. USA Today. March 30, 2013.
- Shroud of Turin to be Broadcast Live Shown on television for the first time in 40 years on Easter Saturday. Discovery News. March 30, 2013.
- Samson Mosaic Discovered in Ancient Synagogue in Huqoq, Israel A colorful mosaic depicting the Biblical Samson has been discovered in Israel dating about 350-450 B.C. MSNBC/LiveScience, July 5, 2012.
- Bethlehem existed centuries pre-Jesus, archaeologists say archaeologists discovered the first physical evidence supporting Old Testament accounts of Bethlehem's existence. The Vancouver Sun, May 23, 2012.
- Breaking News—Evidence of Cultic Activity in Judah Discovered at Khirbet Qeiyafa Discoveries at Khirbet Qaiyafa dating 1020-980 B.C. reveal no eating of pork or idol worship at site mentioned in Bible for King David; called evidence for King David's rule. BiblicalArchaeology.org, May 9, 2012.
- Khirbet Qeiyafa Identified as Biblical 'Neta'im' William F. Albright proposes name of Khirbet Qaiyafa is identical to 'Neta'im mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:23 - pottery shard recently discovered dating 1,000 years ago. ScienceDaily, March 12, 2012.
- ↑ Berkhof, Louis (1928). Biblical Archaeology (3rd, revised ed.). Grand Rapids, Michigan: Smitter Book Company. p. 17.
- ↑ Mazar, Eliat. "Did I Find King David's Palace?" Biblical Archaeology Review 32:01 January/February 2006. Accessed August 24, 2008.
External links
- Vatican archaeologists unearth St. Paul's tomb International Herald Tribune
- Archaeology and the Old Testament by Patrick Zukeran
- The Archaeological Evidence for the Bible is Non-Existent! A reply from James F. Williams
- Is the Bible accurate concerning the destruction of the walls of Jericho? by Christian Answers Network
- Is there any evidence for the Biblical story of Sodom and Gomorrah's destruction by fire and brimstone (sulfur)? by Christian Answers Network
- Dating in Archaeology: Challenges to Biblical Credibility by Garry K. Brantley, M.A., M.Div.
- Bible and Spade Magazine Published by Associates for Biblical Research
- Biblical Archaeology Class PowerPoint Presentations by Great Commission
- Archeological sites in Israel Wikimedia Commons
- Nehemiah's Wall Found by Creation-Evolution Headlines
- Top Ten New Testament Archaeological Finds of the Past 150 Years by Ben Witherington III. Christianity Today, September 2003.
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Here are a few pictures from our big day! I didn't include a ton from the ceremony- we didn't really decorate the church much. If you've ever been to an old, ornate Catholic church or an Orthodox church you know how ornately they are decorated. Our church is bursting with gold icons and intricate decorations everywhere- we felt it was best to just accent with a few greens and let it shine.
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Title | The United Nations and Palestinian Refugees |
Publisher | Inter-Agency |
Author | United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA); United Nations high Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) |
Publication Date | January 2007 |
Country | State of Palestine |
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Vanessa Hudgens seems to have broken free of her squeaky clean Disney image and moved into adult acting with relative ease, thanks to a series of tough gritty roles. But she hasn't lost her soft, sexy edge.
By TheImproper Staff, September 29th, 2011 Vanessa Hudgens seems to have broken free of her squeaky clean Disney image and moved into adult acting with relative ease, thanks to a series of tough gritty roles. But she hasn't lost her soft, sexy edge. |
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