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The Audi A7 is one of the more polarizing examples of the pseudo-hatch/coupe, but I've always been a fan. The RS7 is probably the car I'd pick as my personal favorite. The 560 horsepower twin turbo V8 is the same powertrain used in the RS6 Avant, and is apparently capable of 24 mpg on the highway. The styling is a make or break proposition, but it's hard to argue with the performance.
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gmichaeljJanuary 16th, 2013 at 12:08 pm
styling looks pretty darn good to me – although I'd perfer aluminium to chrome wheels
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tatracitroensaabJanuary 16th, 2013 at 2:28 pm
This is overly tinted and the wheels are too blingy. I wish that there was a place in the market for a high quality, understated automaker.
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January 16th, 2013 at 2:43 pm
I think this is quite understated compared to the rather juvenile-looking performance entries from BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Jaguar. And, not that they make anything in this class, but the Japanese have gone buck-wild with the styling on their sporty models.
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racer-esq.January 16th, 2013 at 8:49 pm
"styling looks pretty darn good to me – although I'd perfer aluminium to chrome wheels"
I think that is polished, clear coated aluminum, not chrome plating.
But "styling looks pretty darn good to me" is why the RS version is kind of ridiculous. You get the same tits on glass exterior and interior on a regular A7. With a less heavy engine hanging out completely in front of the front axle.
This is a highway cruiser and a stop and go traffic commuter, not a track car, the big engine is a waste. The 3 liter supercharged (almost) inline six is the right engine for this car.
Plus the carbon fiber reinforced plastic mirror housing covers look tacky. CF is played out, and from far away they just look black. And black mirrors, as opposed to body color, are punishment for people that do not pay enough.
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Speed3January 16th, 2013 at 12:12 pm
I guess so…if your into clean balanced styling ;) Can I get a diesel manual wagon pls?
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ChocolatedeathJanuary 16th, 2013 at 12:14 pm
This and the S8 are my current favs..Love them to death..Wish I had cash enough for both.
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-Cole-January 16th, 2013 at 1:25 pm
Maybe you will, soon!
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twotoneJanuary 16th, 2013 at 12:30 pm
Nice looking car on the outside. I'd have to sit in one before I'd know for sure. I loved the look of the MB CLS, but the high belt line and gun-slit windows made it claustrophobic compared to the E Class sedan.
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January 16th, 2013 at 12:39 pm
I daresay that Audi's S and RS models are picking up the customers that BMW's new M models are turning off. Based on what I've read about Audi, I'd much rather have this than a hypothetical "M6 GranCoupe" or the CLS 63 AMG.
Plus owning an Audi would get me one step closer to my ultimate dream of a new Bentley…
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tjh8402January 16th, 2013 at 12:45 pm
Audi certainly has that opportunity, although the S models generally still compete with mainline BMW models (the S4 and S5 being positioned directly against the 335i). We have to see what the new M3 ends up looking like, but I'd say this is definitely far more desirable than the F10 M5 or the aforementioned hypothetical M6 GranCoupe. I'd also say the S8 is more desirable than the Alpina 7 as well, although I have to imagine its only a matter of time before BMW does an M7.
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January 16th, 2013 at 2:54 pm
I was kind of hoping BMW would do another 8-Series, and a consequent M8. There's no way it would get near Rolls-Royce pricing, even with the new Ghost Coupé they're working on. But now that the 6-Series is so nice, an 8-Series would have to start right about where the Aston Martin V8 Vantage does, and max out well into non-Mulliner Bentley Continental territory. Ah, well…
But I dead read a couple of comparos between the 2013 BMW 7-Series Alpina B7 and the 2013 Audi S8…and the Audi was the clear winner. I can see why…
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LandcrusherJanuary 16th, 2013 at 2:27 pm
Actually, if your dream is a new Bentley, you should stay away from an Audi and go with a 4 cylinder Accord or Altima or other more practical low cost ride.
Also stay out of bars and Starbucks.
Work lots, spend little, get Bentley.
Just say'n. :)
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January 16th, 2013 at 2:45 pm
That's the plan :P
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January 16th, 2013 at 12:39 pm
I have no argument with the styling or performance. I have a bit of an argument with the size, and a big argument with the price.
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-Cole-January 16th, 2013 at 1:25 pm
It's an RS7.
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philadljJanuary 16th, 2013 at 12:54 pm
I count myself as a member of Team Pro-A7…I can't speak to the driving aptitude of the those I've seen operating them, but the cars are very visually arresting.
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thelaineJanuary 16th, 2013 at 1:17 pm
To me, they nailed it. An absolute beauty.
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NMGOMJanuary 16th, 2013 at 1:46 pm
I agree on styling. But the real gem is the most compact V-8 engine is ever made that lives inside:
I wouldn't worry too much about the interior. If this new RS7 even comes close to Audi tradition and elegance, you'll be just fine…
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thelaineJanuary 16th, 2013 at 6:25 pm
Oh Lord NMGOM, you just made it worse. I love her and she doesn't even know I exist. Maybe I will just stand here and stare at here until she gets a restraining order.
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marcJanuary 16th, 2013 at 1:37 pm
I must be in Bizarro alternative world today. Since when has the universally praised, drop dead gorgeous A/S/RS7 been "The styling is a make or break proposition?"
This is the same bizarro land where TTAC lives presently, saying the Ford CONCEPT pickup, which loooks like, ummmm, a regular old truck with just a little too much bling, and is not actually a car that is even close to on sale, with features that may or may not ever exist, is the most significant vehicle in the auto show, and the Corvette styling is getting MIXED reviews.
Has TTAC completely lost its collective marbles this week?!!??
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bd2January 16th, 2013 at 1:52 pm
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January 16th, 2013 at 2:55 pm
+1, lol
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dave504January 16th, 2013 at 3:02 pm
The Ford concept is the most significant vehicle because it is the only one that will sell in volume. Being that a regular S7 is approaching $90k equipped, the RS7 will easily be a six-figure car so it will never sell in volume no matter how much you love the styling. I would bet that Ford sells more F-150's in a month than both RS7's and Corvettes combined are sold in a year.
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LandcrusherJanuary 16th, 2013 at 3:22 pm
I have to defend them on them on the Vette. They say the same thing about most new Mercedes.
It's one of those things that knowledgeable critics are bound to dislike, and the public is not going realize until later, or until they really examine it closely.
It's like a food critic is going to appreciate the cupcake with just the right amount of icing while the regular consumer will pick the one with too much. Without a real comparison, the consumer doesn't realize the mistake until after several cupcakes, if ever.
The foodie knows after one bite. I suspect after a few years, the festoonery will be noticed either for what it was of at least as not a lasting aesthetic.
(Kudos for whoever used the term festoonery earlier. It's genius)
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CoreyDLJanuary 16th, 2013 at 1:50 pm
That is sooo sexy. I'd need sooo many mechanics to maintain it.
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MyklJanuary 16th, 2013 at 2:13 pm
I'll put the cost aside (whatever it's going to be, it's going to be high)….
That's hot.
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January 16th, 2013 at 2:20 pm
I want one. I want it in that deep charcoal metallic that looks so good on current Audis, and I want it with a proper manual transmission. (And while I'm dreaming, I want it for under $50k, which means that what I really want is more like a CPO CTS-V. Sigh. At least I'll have a clutch pedal.)
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January 16th, 2013 at 2:20 pm
I really don't like the "quattro" in the front grille. other than that, this RS7 is hot as hell.
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1998redwagonJanuary 16th, 2013 at 2:36 pm
what is the reason for all the panels on the rear decklid. i get that it is a hatch but it seems that there are a few too many lines btwn the bottom edge of the rear window and the edge of the rear valence.
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CoreyDLJanuary 16th, 2013 at 2:43 pm
Spoiler back there too.
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dabradlerJanuary 16th, 2013 at 2:40 pm
No casual person is going to realize that car costs over 100 thousand dollars. I'd take a Panamera GTS or turbo in a heart beat over that. The interior looks like a 50k car and carbon fibre inserts doesn't suit the market.
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January 16th, 2013 at 2:58 pm
There's actually something quite mature about driving a car that doesn't scream its price-tag down the freeway as you go along. There's probably a real market for just this sort of car, especially since most of the other brands' current performance models look like midlife-crisis toys…
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th009January 16th, 2013 at 8:49 pm
Exactly … I partially debadged my car, I have no need to advertise what I paid for it.
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peteinsonjJanuary 16th, 2013 at 2:55 pm
This I want. Drove this car at an Audi event at the Monticello Motor Speedway. What a totally beautiful car to sit in, drive. Touch the accelerator and "woosh." Of course, I preferred to drive the V-10 R8 ;-)
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hf_autoJanuary 16th, 2013 at 3:00 pm
Carbon ceramic brakes? I hope those are optional…
Until prices come down I struggle to see how those make sense for the overwhelming majority of people for anything but bragging rights.
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Beerboy12January 16th, 2013 at 3:53 pm
It's in the proportions. Proportion Perfection! Audi's secret is in their ability to nail down the proportions for a coupe. It has the ghost of the Audi coupe 100s and that to me is one of the best looking cars ever made. From the hood's curve, the sweep of the roof line right up to the fine pointy tail, it's there all right.
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Speed SpanielJanuary 16th, 2013 at 4:03 pm
Gorgeous car although not a fan of Maytag white. How the heck does this get 24 mpg on the highway when my new 4 cylinder Golf R doesn't even get that? Those wheels are ghetto too. With alloys like that, one would think they might make vehicles in Mexico, oh wait…….
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blackboltJanuary 16th, 2013 at 4:28 pm
"Those wheels are ghetto too." Alot of design elements have come out of the hood and are now mainstream so give the hood its props.
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DenverMikeJanuary 16th, 2013 at 5:07 pm
"How the heck does this get 24 mpg on the highway when my new 4 cylinder Golf R doesn't even get that?"
Your Golf R is no doubt turning some serious rpms on the hwy as hot hatches are designed for impressive 0-60 times, but with a V8 mpg penalty, often times. Your impressive acceleration comes from really aggressive gearing plus its power to weight.
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krhodes1January 16th, 2013 at 4:15 pm
How is this a "psuedo-hatchcoupe"? It's an executive hatch of the type that Europeans have been driving for 40 years now. See Saab 900 Combi, Ford Sierra/Granada 5dr (aka Merkur Scorpio), Saab 9000, etc, etc. They fell out of favor for a while with the rise of the executive station wagon, but seem to be coming back.
Personally I would rather have a wagon, the added style is not worth the loss in utility to me.
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BimmerJanuary 16th, 2013 at 9:00 pm
Ford Scorpio = Mercur Scorpio. Ford Sierra = Mercur XR4Ti.
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krhodes1January 17th, 2013 at 5:28 pm
Ford Granada in the UK, Scorpio elsewhere in Europe. At one point I believe the long wheelbase version was still technically a Sierra with Granada being the top trim level, then they became just Granadas. But either way, both the long and short wheelbase cars where available in 5dr "executive hatch" configuration.
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wmbaJanuary 16th, 2013 at 6:54 pm
Finally, a car that has been professionally styled by someone not obsessed by their own hairdo.
By comparison, everything else we've seen this week has been gee-gaw city. You know, chocolate cakes decorated by the kids after Mom gave in to their incessant babbling to "create".
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WheelMcCoyJanuary 16th, 2013 at 8:22 pm
Don't call it a hatch or you'll kill it for the American market! Call it a Sportback.
Yes to the exterior styling. Yes to the sportback. No to the flat bottomed steering wheel. No to the honeycomb seats.
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BimmerJanuary 16th, 2013 at 9:03 pm
Looks great and I'm glad it's a proper hatchback, not a sedan with useless mail-slot trunk. I'm looking at you, 2013 Fusion.
But I'd prefer RS6 Avant.
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AcdJanuary 16th, 2013 at 10:26 pm
With the new Maserati Quattroporte looking more Chrysler than high dollar Italian (the tail lights look like they came from a Chrysler 200 and the dashboard looks very Chrysler-ish) this could be the car that I lust for.
Elegant, slightly understated styling with a hint of bling (wheels) and a hatchback to boot. One of my favorite cars from the 1980's was the Mazda 626 Touring Sedan (hatchback) and to me this Audi is the ultimate expression of that concept.
I wonder what the 36 month residual will be–maybe I'll start saving my pennies for when they begin coming off lease.
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corntrollioJanuary 17th, 2013 at 6:07 pm
"I wonder what the 36 month residual will be–maybe I'll start saving my pennies for when they begin coming off lease."
For an RS with low mileage? It'll still be sky high. A low-mileage 10-year-old RS6 is probably still $35K. The price drops quickly with mileage, however.
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TickJanuary 17th, 2013 at 1:08 am
Beautiful car. Glad to see Audi moving away from using "round" as the design cue for everything they make. I love the S4 but could never get past the boring egg shaped styling.
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autobahner44January 17th, 2013 at 9:06 am
I own an A7, and can attest to it's wonderful capabilities and utility.
The 3.0 supercharged V6 will pin you back in the seat. In black with black interior and 20″ Sport Package, the car looks about perfect, with no "festoonery" at all. Audi has a habit of adding exterior and interior gingerbread to their S and RS versions to help justify the higher drivetrain costs. Which is all well and good for barstool bragging rights, but little else for North American customers.
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After a loss in the NCAA Tournament to Notre Dame, last week, Ute guard Janita Badon was asked about the fan support at the Huntsman Center.
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Tamarindo Truck: Maestro de Meats
Tamarindo Truck doesn't need this review. It's already a popular luxe lonchera, finding a loyal following with its twists on Mexican food using organic produce and meats. I've delayed reviewing it because the owners recognized me while I was standing in line shortly upon the truck's opening a couple of years ago, and I didn't want them to treat me differently in any way. Thankfully, I've had people buy me meal after meal to keep tabs on Tamarindo. And I'm happy to finally report on the goods: Mexico City-style quesadillas, spectacular hard-shell potato tacos that take the Lenten standard and brighten them with epazote and quesillo, scintillating ceviche that isn't always available because chef/owner Pedro Resendiz uses responsibly caught fish. And while the lard-free tamales seem like a gimmick, hold judgement until you bite into the fluffy, moist masa—even your abuelita from El Porvenir would approve. There's none of the baroque Chicano creations of Taco Maria here; this is delicious, responsible food like you'd find at home with a bunch of drunk cousins or second-generation Chicanas rooting on El Tri.
True to its name, Tamarindo offers aguas frescas—the namesake is appropriately tart, but I always order the blackberry-lime when it's available. But where Tamarindo towers over the competition is in tackling tortas. As I've previously written in this column and lectured in public, this Mexican sandwich is going to be America's Next Big Mexican Meal, ready to join nachos, Mission burritos and Korean tacos in the pantheon of must-eat Mexican. Tamarindo gets all the essential parts of a torta: that the bolillo must be toasted, must soak up any juice, must not crumble yet be strong enough to contain layer upon layers of ingredients. It gets that veggies are not just an afterthought, but essential to a torta, playing as important a role as cheese and meat. And the meats—from crispy milanesa to succulent brisket marinated in pasilla salsa to slow-roasted pork that plays the line between carnitas and cochinita pibil perfectly to a chorizo-and-cheese combo that's like a queso fundido sandwich, Resendiz and his wife, Sarah (who handles the back end), should open a Mexican barbecue spot as his next project. And you will have one, ¿verdad?
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We have a DS4800 with 5 EXP810's connected. The oldest of the EXP810's is between 5 and 6 years old and we wanted to replace those drives and move them to a non-production environment before they start to mass-fail. We purchased a 6th EXP810, complete with drives as well as an additional 16 drives for replacement of the original drives in the first unit. My question is this: Is there an easy way to migrate arrays from the old EXP810 to the new EXP810 so that we can replace the drives in the first EXP810 and put it back into production with new drives or do we have to fail each drive individually, replace it, wait for a rebuild and repeat those steps until each drive has been replaced?
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Hello and thanks for joining us today. The topic of the day is harmful algal blooms. They're called HABS for short. Heard of them? If you live in a coastal area or near the Great Lakes, chances are you have, but you may know them by their more popular name: 'red tide.' HABs are caused by microscopic algae -- tiny plants in the ocean -- that grow out of control. And as they grow, or bloom, out of control, they produce powerful toxins that kill fish and make shellfish dangerous to eat.We've got three stories today about harmful algal blooms, so stay tuned.
It's November 12th, 2009, and we're going to be talking about all things algae today, and this is Making Waves from NOAA's National Ocean Service.
So let's start off today by talking about where the term 'red tide' comes from. Well, it's from one of the best known HABs in the nation that crops up nearly every summer along Florida's Gulf Coast. This bloom, like many HABs, is caused by microscopic algae -- tiny plants in the ocean -- that grow out of control. And as they grow, or bloom, out of control, they produce powerful toxins that kill fish and make shellfish dangerous to eat.
The toxins can also make the surrounding air hazardous to breathe. As the name suggests, the bloom of algae that turns up in Florida often turns the water a deep red color.
Scientists prefer the term harmful algal bloom, or HAB, because the toxic blooms of algae that occur in waters around the world come in many forms. Not all blooms are red. They come in a variety of colors...some have no color at all. And some algal blooms are harmful even though they don't produce toxins, simply because the algae grow in such vast quantities that, when they die, they suck all of the oxygen out of the water as they decompose.
So there are many varieties of harmful algal blooms. They come in many shapes and sizes, and they are universally a big problem. They threaten marine ecosystems, they're bad for human health, and they cost local and regional economies millions of dollars every year through fishery closures, and recreation and tourism losses because vast swaths of water have to be closed off until the threat passes.
These blooms happen in almost every U.S. coastal state and in the Great Lakes and they seem to be on the rise. But why do these harmful blooms of algae occur?
Well, a new study sheds light on this. It was carried out by NOAA and NOAA-funded university scientists, and it takes a close look at the close cooperative interactions between bacteria and marine micro-algae. This interaction, it turns out, promotes the growth of harmful algal blooms.
That the algae that forms harmful blooms and some types of bacteria are linked is not news. Scientists have known this for a long time. The mystery is why? Exactly why do these toxic blooms form, and what role does the bacteria play in this cycle? That's where this new study comes in.
The researchers found that certain species of bacteria form a mutually beneficial relationship with the algae that promotes the growth of each. The bacteria release a chemical which helps the algae absorb iron, and this is a critical nutrient for photosynthesis. The algae, in turn, release organic compounds to support the growth of the bacteria.
The new research could have huge implications. Better understanding this interaction could help researchers create more accurate models of how blooms form, but it could also help with better forecasting: predicting when and where blooms are likely to form. Added to this, the research could point the way to new strategies to prevent these harmful outbreaks. If scientists can now find a way to inhibit the bacteria from growing, then that could lead to ways to better control the problem. That's something that would help coastal communities around the world.
The study also offers new insight for climate change models. It turns out that a gas produced by the bloom-forming algae, called dimethylsulfide, plays a critical role in the process of cloud formation and the ability of clouds to reflect sunlight back into space. What does this have to do with climate change? How much light is reflected off of clouds and back into space influences solar heating of the Earth, and that affects global climate. That study, again, appears in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. It was funded by NOAA's National Centers for Coastal and Ocean Sciences.
Well, as I mentioned a few moments ago, forecasting is a big deal for HABs. Forecasts that tell us current and future locations of blooms, as well as intensity, are critical to alert scientists and managers to possible threats -- and helps to better manage or lessen the impact of the toxic blooms. When most people think of red tides, they probably think of coastal states. But the Great Lakes are also facing growing problems with toxic algal blooms.
One type of harmful bloom that is a particular problem in the Great Lakes is caused by a blue green algae Microcystis. These blooms are blooms are increasing in frequency and duration in the Great Lakes, in part due to the invasive zebra mussel that filters Great Lakes water and removes other algae competitors. Mycrocystis blooms can produce a toxin that can cause skin rashes, liver damage, fish kills, and taste and odor issues in drinking water.
Until now, there hasn't been a system in place to help predict HABS in the Great Lakes. Now there is, with the kick-off last month of a new a new experimental HAB forecast system in Lake Erie.
Here's how it works. When a harmful bloom in Lake Erie is detected by the experimental system, scientists issue a forecast bulletin to nearby scientists and community managers. The bulletin depicts the HABs' current location and future movement, as well as categorizes its intensity on a weekly basis.
With the new forecast, scientists now have a much better idea of when and where blooms are predicted to occur, and this critical information can be shared with on-the-ground local managers to reduce human health threats.
The experimental forecast incorporates data from a number of ocean-observing systems, including commercial and government satellite imagery obtained by NOAA's National Ocean Service, coastal forecast modeling and field data by NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory scientists, and reports received from resource managers in the field. The information is then put together and interpreted to help figure out the current and future location and intensity of Microcystis blooms.
The experimental forecast created for Lake Erie and the state of Ohio was based on the detection system that NOAA's National Ocean Service designed for Florida's Gulf Coast in 2004. This is only the beginning. This system will serve as a model for other areas of the U.S. impacted by HABs. The new system was jointly funded by NOAA's Oceans and Human Health Initiative and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Environmental Health.
In our final story today, we're going to talk about a special group of people who volunteer their time to help NOAA find and track harmful algal blooms around the country. These volunteers make up NOAA's Phytoplankton Monitoring Network. The thing about harmful algal blooms is that they come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. And the scientific names of the more than 50 types of diatoms and dinoflagelletes tracked by NOAA's Phytoplankton Monitoring Network are hard to pronounce. They can be equally hard to identify in the wild.
Training volunteers is a challenge. No one knows this better than Steve Morton, research oceanographer and program lead for the Network, part of the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS). Morton manages the nationwide group of 'citizen scientists' who help monitor harmful algal bloom and phytoplankton around the country.
While Morton and his NCCOS colleagues host a variety of instructional tools on the PMN Web site to assist people who want to help out with the monitoring effort, wouldn't it be nice to have photos of these tiny creatures, pronunciations of their names, and other reference tools on a handheld device? Monitoring phytoplankton, after all, is something people do in the field, far from an internet connection and a computer.
Well that was the inspiration of one volunteer to develop an iPhone application.
His name is Shawn Gano, and he's a volunteer with the Armand Bayou Nature Center in Pasadena, Texas.
Well, since he had experience with computer applications, he approached Morton with the idea in July 2009. Months later, the first-ever phytoplankton identification application was launched for the iPhone. It's called Phyto.
Since Shawn had experience with computer applications, he approached Morton to see if they could collaborate to produce an mobile application to help other volunteers out.
This led to a new application now available to download for free for the iPhone or iPod Touch. The new "app" includes images from an NCCOS gallery of common phytoplankton and recordings of a staff scientist's pronunciation of each species' name. The application also contains a flash card game to improve volunteers' identification skills. Morton said they are now going to work on producing other versions of this iPhone application for the other regions covered by the Phytoplankton Monitoring Network.
The Phytoplankton Monitoring Network was established as an outreach program for monitoring marine phytoplankton and harmful algal blooms (HABs). By linking the general public to laboratory scientists, the PMN helps to build a more informed public while providing useful data to scientists.
The PMN began with three volunteer groups in Charleston, South Carolina, and has since expanded throughout the coastal U.S. to now include more than 200 volunteers actively sampling over 140 sites in 17 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The data Network volunteers collect provides an important look into species composition and distribution in coastal waters -- data which can help researchers identify areas to isolate for further investigation.
That's all for this week's episode. If you want to learn more about harmful algal blooms and the ongoing NOAA research to fight this problem, start you journey at ....... And don't forget to surf over to oceanservice.noaa.gov for the latest news and information about our oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes.
If you have any questions about this week's podcast, about the National Ocean Service, or about our ocean, send us send us an email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Now let's bring in the ocean....
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Metal News for June 14, 2007
Last updated on September 19, 2017 at 1:08 PM ET
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25 news articles posted on this day.
Devildriver Denied World Record for Circle PIt
With thousands of fans trampling barricades, smashing into each other, and helping Devildriver create one of its best performances ever, the band thought the Guinness Book of World Records would want to certify the circle pit from Download 2007 as the biggest in history. Turns out not so much. Here's what Guinness said:
"Thank you for sending us the details of your recent record proposal for 'Largest Circle Pit'. We are afraid to say that we are unable to accept this as a Guinness World Record.
Unfortunately, as there is no way you can physically definie (sic) where any circle/mosh pit starts and ends, we cannot accept this as a category. We receive over 60,000 enquiries a year from which only a small proportion are approved by our experienced researchers to establish new categories. These are not 'made up' to suit an individual proposal, but rather 'evolve' as a result of international competition in a field, which naturally accommodates superlatives of the sort that we are interested in. We think you will appreciate that we are bound to favour those that reflect the greatest interest.
We realize that this will be disappointing to you. However, we have considered your proposal fully; in the context of the specific subject area and that of records as a whole, and our decision is final in this matter.
Once again thank you for your interest in Guinness World Records."
Devildriver's next album, "The Last Kind Words", comes out July 31. Find out why Kerrang! gave the album 4 Ks with a free MP3 of "All Who Wander Are Not Lost" at http://www.roadrunnerrecords.co.uk/devildriver
Goatwhore Premiere New Video
Goatwhore's new video for "Forever Consumed Oblivion" will premiere on MTV2's HeadBanger's Ball this Saturday, June 16th. The clip was shot during God Forbid's "Chains of Humanity" tour, on which Goatwhore was direct support.
Director David Brodsky (God Forbid, Strapping Young Lad, Gwar) led the production for the eight-camera shoot in addition to handling the directing and editing duties.
Heaven and Hell to Tour with Rob Zombie
Heaven and Hell will be touring with Rob Zombie and Queensryche beginning in September, dates to be announced.
Headline News
Max and Igor Cavalera Writing Together Again
According to Sirius Satellite Radio, brothers Max and Igor Cavalera are writing together again. According to Sirius, the new songs may include guest appearances by members of Napalm Death and Soulfly guitarist Marc Rizzo.
Igor Cavalera has been a free agent since he left Sepultura in June 2006 to work on personal issues. He was replaced by ex-Udora drummer Jean Dolabella.
In December 1996, following the tragic death of Max's stepson, his bandmates — including his brother — tried to fire his wife and grieving manager Gloria Cavalera because they weren't happy with the way she was handling the band's business. Max viewed the move as an act of betrayal, quit the band and cut off contact with Igor until last year. Then on August 17 at the D-Low Memorial Festival in Tempe, Arizona, an event to honor the memory of Max's late stepson, the guitarist and his brother took the stage to play two Sepultura songs, "Roots Bloody Roots" and "Attitude."
3 Mile Scream's "Our Blackened Sun" Video Online
3 Mile Scream have posted their Chad Archibald (Arise and Ruin) directed video for the track "Our Blackened Sun" online on YouTube.
"Shooting the video was such an amazing experience to take part in. The director was very easy going and was open to all of our ideas and input," says 3 Mile frontman Matt McGachy. "The only part which was a bit unpleasant was the after effects of shooting for ten hours straight at full tilt. All of our bodies hated us, and they definitely were not shy about letting us know about it."
"The shoot made us realize just how much work goes into the creating a video. It tested our limits physically having to go full tilt, take after take to get it all on film, says 3 Mile Scream bassist Mike Marino. "It was a great experience, the video looks sick and we look forward sharing it with everyone."
The track is taken from the group's recently released Corporate Punishment debut album, A Prelude To Our Demise. The album has prompted a plethora of critical acclaim from critics and fans, including Lamb of God's Randy Blythe who described the band as "Artfully orchestrated brutality" and Chris "OJ" Ojeda of Byzantine who said, "Not since STRAPPING YOUNG LAD has Canada had a band put the M in Metal like 3 Mile Scream. Their live show is unparalleled." More...
The Minor Times, Engineer To Tour In September
Pennslyvania's THE MINOR TIMES are currently gearing up for the June 26 release of the band's forthcoming album, 'Summer of Wolves,' as well as looking for booking help on a fall tour with the band's good friends Engineer. THE MINOR TIMES says they are in the very early stages of planning the tour, but if you can help out, contact the band at email@example.com.
Here are the current THE MINOR TIMES tour dates:
6/16 Cheswick, PA – Ches-A-Rena (Sincerity Fest)
6/18 Doylestown, PA – Siren Records (with Tides)
6/22 Brooklyn, NY – The Water Street Lounge (with Rosetta)
6/23 Burlington, VT – 242 Main (with Rosetta)
6/24 Falmouth, ME – Bike Barn (with Rosetta)
6/25 New York, NY - The Lit Lounge (with Rosetta)
7/08 Philadelphia, PA – Trocadero (with A Life Once Lost, Starkweather)
8/08 Philadelphia, PA – The Waiting Room (with Trap Them)
Dropdead Announce Summer Tour Dates
Hardcore band, Dropdead, have posted summer tour dates:
August 8 - Providence, RI @ AS220
August 9 - Boston, MA @ T.B.A.
August 10 - Albany, NY @ Valentines (downstairs)
August 11 - Buffalo, NY @ T.B.A.
August 12 - Cleveland, OH @ Now That's Class
August 13 - Madison, WI @ T.B.A.
August 14 - Minneapolis, MN @ The Bedlam Theatre
August 15 - Chicago, IL @ T.B.A.
August 16 - Detroit/Ann Arbor, MI @ T.B.A.
August 17 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Fossil Free Fuel
August 18 - Richmond, VA @ Hadad's Lake
August 19 - Philladelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church (early show)
August 19 - New York, NY @ T.B.A. (late show)
Check the band out at their myspace: http://www.myspace.com/dropdead
Manowar Reveals "Gods Of War Live" Track List
MANOWAR has revealed the track list of their upcoming double live album, "Gods Of War Live" to be released on July 6, 2007. It is as follows:
1 - Manowar
2 - Call To Arms
3 - Gloves Of Metal
4 - Each Dawn I Die
5 - Holy War
6 - Mountains
7 - The Oath
8 - Secret Of Steel
9 - Son Of William's Tale
10 - The Gods Made Heavy Metal
11 - Die For Metal
12 - Kings Of Metal
13 - Warriors Of The World United
14 - Black Wind, Fire And Steel
15 - The Blood Of Odin
16 - The Sons Of Odin
17 - Glory Majesty Unity
18 - Gods Of War
19 - Army Of The Dead, Part II
20 - Odin
21 - Hymn Of The Immortal Warriors
22 - The Crown And The Ring
MP3s of "Gods Of War Live" will be available for purchase exclusively through manowar.com very soon.
Joey Jordison Sets Download Fest Record
The annual Download festival took place on June 8th, 9th and 10th at Donington Park, England. Performing as part of the gargantuan festival, Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison accompanied Korn on drums. This record-breaking performance was Jordison's fifth Download appearance since its inception in 2002, and marks him as the only artist to play the festival multiple times in 4 different high-profile bands. Past Download performances include: Murderdolls (main stage 2002), Slipknot (main stage 2004 & 2005), and a guest appearance with Metallica (main stage 2004).
Jordison has been performing with Korn since the departure of drummer David Silveria and states, "when I first heard Korn they blew me away and I have been a fan ever since…I'm looking forward to playing drums with these guys for the next five months!" Adding to his extensive list of musical accomplishments, Jordison has also been taking on producing duties, most recently working on the forthcoming 3 Inches of Blood release, Fire Up The Blades.
The Black Crusade Tour To Hit The UK
THE BLACK CRUSADE tour brings together four of the leading lights in metal for a string of UK arena shows. Headed up by MACHINE HEAD and TRIVIUM, the tour will march through the UK with DRAGONFORCE, ARCH ENEMY and a third special guest act (TBA) in tow.
TRIVIUM's Matt Heafy is equally excited: "It's going to be a really amazing show for the fans. Rarely is there a tour where every single band is such a dominating force in the music world. MACHINE HEAD have always been revolutionary in bringing monumental albums every damn time they put one out; DRAGONFORCE are sweeping (literally and guitar-atively) the entire world with their lightning fast precision and incredibly memorable tracks; and ARCH ENEMY are queen and kings of a metal capable of being so brutal and heavy, yet so melodic and catchy. It's great to look at this line-up purely as a music fan and know that us Triviums are gonna have a fantastic time ourselves, being able to watch some of our favourite bands who also happen to be some of our best friends in the metal world."
The Black Crusade Tour dates confirmed so far include:
Tue 20 Nov Glasgow SECC
Wed 21 Nov Manchester MEN Arena
Fri 23 Nov Birmingham NEC
Sat 24 Nov London Brixton Academy
Sun 25 Nov London Brixton Academy
Mon 26 Nov Cardiff CIA Arena
Candlemass Posts New E-card Online
An e-card for the new CANDLEMASS album, "King of the Grey Islands", can be accessed at this location. The e-card features audio samples of all tracks that are set to appear on the CD, which is due on June 22 via Nuclear Blast Records.
Former CANDLEMASS frontman Messiah Marcolin told Blabbermouth.net on May 12, 2007 that "It has come to my attention that someone pretending to be me has written a fake statement on the official CANDLEMASS forum. I have not written the fake statement and I do not agree with the lies in it. The only official statement I have made was on Blabbermouth April 28, 2006. I then told you I have quit CANDLEMASS and that it's 100 percent definite that I will not return. 'We could not agree on how to do the new album.' That statement was as true then as it is now. I will tell you one more thing though. I have never had a 'severe pre-recording psychosis.' That was a lie told by Leif Edling [CANDLEMASS bassist/songwriter]."
"King of the Grey Islands" features Marcolin's replacement, Robert Lowe of SOLITUDE AETURNUS.
Necromantia Sign With Dockyard 1
Greek black metal pioneers NECROMANTIA have inked a deal with Dockyard 1. The group is currently working on its new album, "The Sound of Lucifer Blasting Heaven," for a November release.
Says the band: "Be prepared for a mix of harsh black metal, dark orchestrations and ritualistic parts the NECROMANTIA way! You have been warned!"
Formed in 1989, NECROMANTIA was at the forefront of the second wave of black metal alongside DARKTHRONE, EMPEROR, SAMAEL, ENSLAVED, IMPALED NAZARENE, ROTTING CHRIST and BURZUM, among others. Their unique music style and dedication to the "black arts" established them as one of the leading bands from southern Europe along with their countrymates ROTTING CHRIST.
xBishopx, The Red Baron, Jump The Shark Tour
xBishopx, The Red Baron, and Jump The Shark will tour together extensively this summer. Here are the tour dates:
6/20 San Diego, CA @ TBA
6/21 Palm Springs, CA @ Ignition
6/22 Huntington Park, CA @ The Upper Room
6/23 Palmdale, CA @ Palmdate Veterans Hall
6/24 Victorville, CA @ Trilogy Theater
6/25 Fresno, CA @ Pizzaland
6/26 Stockton, CA @ Torinos
6/27 Reno, NV @ Knights Of Phythias
6/28 Portland, OR @ Satyricon
6/29 Seattle, WA @ TBA
6/30 Edmonton, CAN @ Oliver Hall
7/1 Calgary, CAN @ Scarbor Hall
7/2 Boise, ID @ TBA More...
Embrace The End Writing, Demoing New Material
Embrace The End has spend the last few months regrouping and writing new material. The band will be demoing new songs throughout the summer, with a sophomore release planned for early-2008 through Abacus Recordings.
As previously reported, after losing three members in November, Embrace The End regrouped with a new line-up earlier this year. The new band members include Daniel (ex-Five Victims Four Graves, Paper City skyline) and Spencer (Cyanide Era).
Dillinger Escape Plan Drummer Departs?
Although nothing is being officially confirmed, it seems that drummer Chris Pennie has left the Dillinger Escape Plan. Rumour has it that the band are working with Gil Sharone in the studio, as they search for a permanent replacement.
Intronaut West Coast Summer Tour Dates
Intronaut will be touring the West Coast in July. Here are the tour dates:
7/17 Santa Ana, CA @ Galaxy w/ Mayhem, Sigh
7/18 Hollywood, CA @ Key Club w/ Mayhem, Sigh
7/19 Los Angeles, CA @ 6th/Alameda Warehouse w/ Giant, Bruce Lamont
7/20 Berkeley, CA @ Gilman St. w/ Phobia, Book Of Black Earth
7/21 San Francisco, CA @ Hemlock Tavern w/ Giant Squid, Book Of Black Earth, 100 Suns
7/22 Sacramento, CA @ The Speakeasy w/ Giant Squid, Book Of Black Earth
7/23 Chico, CA @ 1078 Gallery w/ Book Of Black Earth, The Makai
7/24 Medford, OR @ Musichead w/ Book Of Black Earth
7/25 Eugene, OR @ Samurai Duck w/ Book Of Black Earth
7/26 Seattle, WA @ Comet Tavern w/ Book Of Black Earth, Iamthethorn
7/27 Seattle, WA @ Fried Chicken Barge w/ Book Of Black Earth, Iamthethorn
7/28 Portland, OR @ Satyricon w/ Book Of Black Earth, Iamthethorn
The Amenta Seeking New Vocalist
Aussie extreme industrial/death metallers THE AMENTA have issued the following update:
"Australia's extreme industrial metal collective The Amenta require a new vocalist. An instrumental version of 'Nihil' is available for download here.
Interested parties should record a demo version of the track and email it to the band at auditions@the amenta.com. Please include bio and any other relevant information.
Applicants welcome from anywhere in Australia and overseas. Australian applicants must be prepared to travel to Sydney to rehearse regularly and to relocate to Europe in the near future.
Please note we are not searching for an exact replica of our former vocalist and any new ideas, techniques and sound are encouraged."
Magic Circle Festival Adds A Second Day
The Magic Circle Festival has now been extended to two days. The festivities will now begin on July 6th, 2007, in addition to the original date of July 7th, 2007. The festival will take place in Bad Arolsen, Germany with the low admission price of 10 Euros for each day. Tickets for the 7th are now available at the official Magic Circle Festival website and tickets for the 6th will be available very soon. "We are very proud that our idea to reward the metal fans around the world with this special event has been received so well that we can give another show to them", says MANOWAR bassist Joey DeMaio.
Besides different sets of MANOWAR on each day, the Magic Circle Festival on July 6 and 7, 2007 will also feature performances of GAMMA RAY, MAJESTY, HOLYHELL, STORMWARRIOR, MESSIAH'S KISS, DAVID SHANKLE GROUP, LION'S SHARE, HEAVENLY and others.
The festival grounds will be opened on July 5 already with a special "Titty Twister Tent". Sufficient campground and on-site parking areas will be provided as well as a shower-city, supermarket and various vendors.
Furthermore, MANOWAR's new double-live album "GODS OF WAR LIVE" will be released on July 6th and will be available for purchase at the festival. This album will not only feature more than two hours of MANOWAR live music, but will also feature an exclusive 7-minute video of the song "Gods Of War", complete with MANOWAR's trademark explosive stage set including fireworks, a Viking ship and other special effects.
A video teaser has been posted on YouTube.com to give fans an example of the performance they can expect to see at the Magic Circle Festival. More...
Behold...The Arctopus Axeman Releases Solo Album
Behold… The Arctopus guitarist, Mike Lerner, has released a solo album "Beyond the Lands of Human Existence" under the pseudonym, Direwolf. Direwolf as Mike describes it is a combination of "screams of relentless fervor - delirious celebrations and elemental strength".
For more information on Direwolf or to purchase "Beyond the Lands of Human Existence" go to myspace.com/direwolfisalive.
In other Behold news, the band has completed work on their new album Skullgrid". The record is in the final stages of mixing. Track previews will be available mid-summer. As previously reported, "Skullgrid" will contain 7 new tracks and and will feature guest solos by Mick Barr (Orthrelm, Octis, Ocrilim) and Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater).
All That Remains Frontman Discusses Latest Album
Massachusetts' ALL THAT REMAINS recently wrapped up the band's brief stint in Canada with Protest The Hero, where frontman Phil Labonte sat down with Pure Grain Audio.com to discuss the band's latest record, 'The Fall of Ideals,' as well as the singer's musical background, writing styles and more. Here are a few excerpts:
Tell us a little bit about this new record and the progression from This Darkened Heart to The Fall of Ideals.
Phil: When you listen to this record and the last record, you can hear similarities, but it definitely doesn't sound like we're just putting out the last record again. I think any artist strives to make music that doesn't sound like anything else. I'm not saying that we don't want to have people say, "Well this part reminds me of this," because I think it's cool and influences come from everywhere. With this record there is a lot of inspiration but it's not from your typical sources, because we all listen to a lot of different styles of music. I listen to country music and a lot of garbage pop. I'm not a James Hetfield and want to go ahead and turn our band into a country band and our new album definitely isn't country, but it's just there's a lot of good music out there. That stuff just fits right in.
So you were the headbanger in high school with long hair and a Suffocation t-shirt?
Phil: I did have long hair and I did own more than 1 Suffocation t-shirt. [laughs] In fact when I met Frank Mullen from Suffocation I got a little bit fan boyish. I'll see him at shows and stuff and he'll say, "Hey what's going on?" and I'll get like "Awww shucks..." I'm a big fan of his and think that he's a phenomenal death metal vocalist.
You wrote the majority of material on This Darkened Heart yourself. Has the writing process changed any with this release?
Phil: A lot of this record was written by Olie, who probably wrote about 70% of this record. Then he would bring it to us and we'd work the rest of it as a band. It was very much a collaboration when it came to putting everything together. We'd put the songs into a computer and them move them around and chop them up a bit. With this record while we were writing, we had a lot of things happen on the business side where we went and got new management. That's the stuff that I've always had a hand in and on the last record, even though I wrote the majority of the material, but it was still a collaboration. This time it wasn't that I was relinquishing control, but it was just that I didn't have as much time to write. A lot of the stuff that was written had been written months previous over the course of touring behind This Darkened Heart.
Currently supporting the band's latest album, 'The Fall of Ideals,' ALL THAT REMAINS announced they will record the band's July 12 show in Maryland for the band's forthcoming debut DVD. The band will also appear on the July 14 Sounds of the Underground date before heading to Mexico for the first time before departing again for Europe, which includes a performance at the prestigious Wacken: Open-Air festival.
Here are the latest ALL THAT REMAINS tour dates: More...
Read the full article at PureGrainAudio.com.
Within Chaos Signs To Koch Records
KOCH Records has announced the signing of Within Chaos, a hardcore metal act based in Ft. Worth, TX for a worldwide, four-album deal. The band's first album under this deal is as yet untitled album and will be released this Fall.
Within Chaos has previously released the album, What Doesn't Kill You, in 2006, and has toured throughout Texas and the Midwest with the likes of Unearth, Walls of Jericho, God Forbid and Trivium. The band is confirmed as one of the headliners for the upcoming Dallas/Ft. Worth Metal Massacre at the Ridglea Theater on June 30th.
KOCH Records President Bob Frank states, "KOCH Records continues to strengthen its base in the metal world with the signing of Within Chaos."
Within Chaos will embark on a national tour this Fall.
You can find out more about the band and check out some of their music on the band's MySpace.
Cannae Working On Fourth Album, Seek Drummer
Boston thrashers CANNAE are currently hard at work on the band's fourth album, the follow-up to 2005's Gold Becomes Sacrifice. The band is currently looking for a full-time, permanent drummer. Interested parties should be able to play through the entirety of Gold Becomes Sacrifice and be willing and have the means to tour. Shane, CANNAE's bassist, can be reached directly at cannaedrums @ gmail.com.
Taking a heavier and more thrash-oriented approach on Gold Becomes Sacrifice, the album features guest solos by guitar legend James Murphy and album producer Jason Suecof and saw the band tour with the likes of God Forbid, Sworn Enemy, Hell Withn, I Killed The Prom Queen and Manntis, as well as appear at 2006's New England Metal and Hardcore Festival.
Maryland Deathfest 2008 Initial Bands Announced
Having just executed their 2007 Festival, Maryland Death Fest has confirmed some details and bands for next year's even. DERANGED, IMPALED and DISAVOWED are among the first confirmed bands for next year's Maryland Deathfest. The fest is set to take place May 24-25, 2008 at the Sonar in Baltimore / U.S.A. The festival billing is shaping up as follows:
DERANGED (Sweden)
FUCK…I'M DEAD (Australia)
IMPALED (California)
GHOUL (Creepsylvania)
DISAVOWED (Netherlands)
ENGORGED (Oregon)
KALIBAS (New York)
The_Network Announce Departure of Vocalist
The_Network officially announces that they are seeking a new full-time vocalist. Current vocalist, Scott White, has decided to step down come July 13th. The_Network guitarist, Pete Marr had this comment on the departure of his long-time friend, "with Scott being an original member and good friend this is hard for us, but we are confident that things will work out for the best." Scott will play a series of local shows with his last show being July 13th at the VFW Post in Manchester, NH.
The_Network will begin taking submissions immediately at firstname.lastname@example.com. A few things to note when sending an inquiry:
-THE _NETWORK A TOURING BAND. If you cannot commit to an extensive touring schedule you need not send an inquiry.
-THE _NETWORK IS LEAVING FOR TOUR on August 3rd returning on September 27th. Please take that into consideration before inquiring.
-Practice takes place in Kingston, NH almost every day that we aren't on tour or don't have a show. We expect you to do the same.
-This is the only thing any of us in the band want to do with our lives. We have set up our lives to be able to leave for months on end. You should be able to do the same.
-Must be able to audition in person, mp3 and/or live video.
Animosity Head To Europe To Tour With Converge
Animosity will be heading overseas for a month long tour with Converge and Rise and Fall. Starting on June 15th in Germany, the tour will hit some of the summer's biggest metal festivals including Summer Blast, Never Say Die/Heat Seeker Fest, Pressure Fest and Hellfest.
Animosity vocalist, Leo Miller comments on touring with metal legends, Converge: "In a couple of days we will travel overseas to Europe for the first time as a band. Geographically, this is a huge milestone for our band, but also because we get to tour with one of the most influential bands of our community, Converge. We are extremely excited to have this amazing opportunity to see the world and share our music alongside such an awesome band. I hope Europe is ready for the titty."
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Navajo-Inspired Red Chile Burgers Atop Grilled "Fry" Bread
Entwined for all time is the history and tradition of the Native American Navajo tribe with the Southwestern United States. Here in Arizona, the influences of the Navajo can be seen almost everywhere, in art, clothing, and in particular, cuisine. In my offering of a great local American burger, I have incorporated many of the flavors of traditional Navajo cooking -- chiles, pinons, corn, beans. Even the quintessential Navajo fry bread gets a new twist -- on the grill! The four elements of this burger recipe -- the corn and black bean relish, the red chile sauce, the spiced burgers, the grilled "fry" bread -- come together deliciously bursting with flavor for a great backyard barbecue, and they come together paying tribute to a people with a rich culinary history, the Navajo.
Roasted Corn and Black Bean Relish
3/4 cup pinons (pine nuts)
2 medium ears of fresh yellow corn, husked and silked
2 teaspoons Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for brushing
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground hot New Mexico red chile pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup fresh ripe tomatoes, diced
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
3 green onions (white and light green parts only), finely chopped
Grilled "Fry" Bread
1 cup all-purpose white flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2/3 to 1 cup skim milk, as needed
Red Chile Sauce
3/8 cup tomato paste
3/8 cup ketchup
2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (reserving adobo sauce), chopped finely
1 1/2 tablespoons reserved adobo sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 large garlic clove, minced
3/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/8 teaspoon kosher salt
3/8 teaspoon ground cumin
3/8 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano, roughly crumbled
1/2 of a medium yellow onion
2 pounds freshly ground chuck
2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano, roughly crumbled
2 teaspoons ground hot New Mexico red chile pepper
2 teaspoons reserved adobo sauce
All-purpose white flour, for rolling out the dough
3 to 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, for brushing on the dough and on the grill rack
To make the relish, preheat a gas grill to low. Spread the pinons in a small foil pan. Grill over indirect low heat for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until nuts are lightly toasted. Remove the pan from the grill and set aside. Turn the grill up to a medium-high heat. Lightly brush the corn with the olive oil. When the grill is ready, place the corn on the grill rack, cover and cook for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove the corn to a platter and allow to cool. In a medium bowl, whisk together, lemon juice, lime juice, cilantro, New Mexico red chile pepper, salt, and black pepper. Add in tomatoes, black beans, and green onions. Cut the corn kernels off of the cobs, discard cobs, and add kernels to the bowl. Mix thoroughly to combine the flavors. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside.
To make the bread, whisk white flour, wheat flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, add olive oil and skim milk (starting with 2/3 cup). Knead together just until a soft (not sticky) dough is made, adding more milk if necessary. Cover dough with a dishtowel and let rest for at least 30 minutes.
To make the sauce, combine tomato paste, ketchup, chipotle chiles, adobo sauce, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, garlic, black pepper, salt, cumin, and Mexican oregano in a small bowl. Stir thoroughly to combine the flavors. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside.
To make the patties, finely grate the onion half into a large bowl, including the onion juices. Add in the ground chuck, salt, black pepper, Mexican oregano, New Mexico red chile pepper, and adobo sauce. Mix to thoroughly combine the flavors, handling as little as possible. Divide the mixture into six equal portions and shape into patties about 5 inches in diameter. Loosely cover with plastic wrap and set aside.
Uncover the dough and divide into six even balls. Working on a lightly floured surface, press or roll each dough ball into a thin disk about 6 inches in diameter.
Brush the grill rack with vegetable oil. Place the patties on the rack, cover, and cook, turning once until done to preference, 5 to 7 minutes on each side for medium. During the last six minutes of grilling, brush the top of each dough disk with vegetable oil and gently place them oiled side down on the outer edges of the grill rack. Brush the top side of the dough with oil. After 2 to 3 minutes, the bread will puff slightly and become golden brown; then, turn the bread and grill the other side about 2 to 3 minutes longer.
To assemble the burgers, place the patties on the bread and spread a generous amount of the red chile sauce on top of the patties, followed by equal portions of the roasted corn and black bean relish. Sprinkle equal amounts of toasted pinons on top. Serve open-faced.
While making your own bread may seem like a daunting task for a barbecue, nothing is difficult about the "fry" bread recipe. It is quick to mix together, and a very easy dough to work with -- within minutes you will have your dough disks done. And what could be better than a grilled burger on freshly made bread!


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NewsGeneral Boating NewsFriday 04 July 2014
This weekend narrowboats and boating fans will be heading to beautiful Stratford upon Avon for the sixth Stratford River Festival.
It's a two-day free celebration of the waterways that will appeal to the whole family. Organised by Stratforward, the town's Business Improvement District, which represents nearly 500 shops, cafes, restaurants and other businesses, the event should bring over 50,000 revellers into the Midlands town, if last year's success is replicated.
Canals are an important part of local history here. This year is the 50th anniversary of the reopening of the Stratford Canal and the 40th anniversary of the reopening of the Avon to Stratford. There will be plenty of narrowboats on display during the festival to delight canal boat fans.
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Sergio Busquets fit to face Sevilla
BARCELONA, Spain -- Barcelona says holding midfielder Sergio Busquets has recovered from a leg injury and has been included in the squad for Saturday's home game against Sevilla.
Busquets hurt a muscle in his right leg that forced him to miss Spain's World Cup qualifier against Finland last Friday.
Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino also recalled Xavi Hernandez and Alexis Sanchez after resting them for one game.
The Argentine manager left out forward Pedro Rodriguez.
Barcelona is perfect through its first three Spanish league games. It opens the Champions League at home against Ajax on Wednesday.
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The proposal that Sodom has been found on the northeastern side of the Dead Sea has been around for a decade or so, but with the publication of an article by Steven Collins this month it will receive the widest hearing to date. I thought it might be helpful for readers of Biblical Archaeology Review to know where to go for another perspective.
The proposal that Tall el-Hammam is Sodom fails on at least two counts, and these are helpfully summarized by two experts in their respective subjects.
Geography Fail: Bill Schlegel, professor in Israel for 25 years and author of the Satellite Bible Atlas, explains why the biblical text does not fit the geography of Tall el-Hammam.
Chronology Fail: Eugene Merrill, Distinguished Professor of Old Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary and author of Kingdom of Priests: A History of Old Testament Israel, shows in a recent Artifax article that for Tall el-Hammam to be Sodom one must deny all of the biblical dates before the time of the judges.
I've written about the issue several times as well:
Excavator Finds Evidence of Destruction at "Sodom" (Dec 2011)
Video: Search for Sodom and Gomorrah (Aug 2009)
Tall el-Hammam: Sodom, Abel Shittim, Abila, or Livias? (Jan 2009)
Sodom Identified? (May 2006)
One final point: the excavator of Tall el-Hammam insists that by identifying the site as Sodom he is supporting the historicity of the Bible. In fact, if his theory is true, we cannot trust the Bible for accurate details about times and places. Tall el-Hammam is certainly a significant site, but Sodom is surely to be found elsewhere.
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A 10-year lease deal should soon be in place for Belleairs Belleview Biltmore Golf Club.
BELLEAIR Town commissioners agreed Jan. 2 to enter into a long-term lease with Golf Green Partners to operate the Belleview Biltmore Golf Club on Indian Rocks Road in Belleair.
Back in early December the town opened six proposals for the operation of the club. Four were to lease the property and two were to purchase it. After review the staff recommended to the commission that the lease deal with Golf Green Partners was the best way to go. After much discussion the commissioners agreed and voted unanimously to proceed on a 10-year lease.
When the town bought the golf club in February, it was thought that the club likely would either be sold or leased. The idea that the town operate the club either by itself or through a hired management team was never really considered.
The reason for buying the club in the first place was two-fold: to remove the development rights from the property so it would remain a green space and to settle accounts with the owners, the Ades brothers of Miami who owed the town $250,000 because of the deteriorating state of the Belleview Biltmore Hotel. The Ades brothers wanted the lien removed from the property so it could be sold.
Town Manager Micah Maxwell and Town Attorney David Ottinger have until the middle of the month to work out the specifics of the lease with Golf Green Partners. That company has been operating the course since the town bought it 11 months ago.
The outline of the agreement was revealed at the meeting and shows the town getting $160,000 annually for the lease, then getting 6.5 percent of all revenue generated over $1.6 million. Maxwell told the commission that revenue of at least $2.3 million is expected annually.
As well Golf Green Partners agrees to spend $500,000 on capital improvements at the facility in the 10 years.
There is also a penalty clause that indicates the town must pay the company $480,000 if it opts out of the deal in the first three years. The penalty gets less as time goes on.
Matt McIntee, the president of Golf Green Partners, said the penalty clause is necessary because the town has indicated it might opt out of the deal to perhaps sell the course in the future.
The deal with Golf Green Partners was one of two lease proposals that were seriously considered. The other was from a group called Club Pro Golf Group. Their proposal actually promised a little more revenue for the town but Maxwell wrote in his summary that the confidence level in that group was not high.
Staff felt that the evident lack of experience specifically in running a golf course by the group does not provide the same level of confidence that they will succeed to the level GGP will, mostly because they are unknown, he wrote.
The document noted that the Club Pro Golf group intended to bring back the former general manager to run the operation but indicated that wasnt enough.
They have identified intent to bring on former GM Chuck Eade as an employee, his status would have been more impactful as a principal in the ownership group, Maxwell wrote. The decision should be made on the structure and the principals and not particular employees, because employees can change at a fairly rapid pace.
Of the two proposals to buy the course one was from Golf Green Partners, which offered $3.4 million, the other from a group led by Richard Heisenbottle, which offered $3.5 million, the exact price the town paid for the property.
Both offers were rejected in part because both required the town to take back the mortgage.
Heisenbottle, who has been trying to buy the hotel, has said ownership of the golf course is vital to the successful operation of the hotel. That door is still open because of the opt-out clause in the lease agreement.
Not everybody was happy with what they were hearing. The towns Finance Committee, which reviewed the deals earlier in the day, voted 4-3 against the lease agreement with Golf Green Partners. Those who voted against it, including member Tom Kurey, said they did so because of a lack of information.
Our vote was not a vote against Golf Green Partners, he said. Seeing more about the lease is doing our due diligence. What are our risks for continuing to own the course? Revenue could go down. We need more time, a couple of more weeks.
Finance Committee Chair Tom Olson addressed the boards rejecting both offers to buy the property.
We rejected those offers because they required the town to hold the paper, he said. If they cant make good on payments, then were back where we started. They are people with no money; they dont have the money. Were saying show us the money.
Commissioner Kevin Piccarreto indicated he was uneasy with the deal because of there was so little time to study it.
The timing of the meeting was tight; the holidays were in the way granted, but we need feedback, he said. Yet, we have to make a decision. As it is now, the management company doesnt know where it is going; they cant generate more membership or do anything else.
Commission Tom Shelly, who is a real estate agent, told the commission that he agreed with the lease deal because now is not the time to sell a golf course. Commissioner Michael Wilkinson agreed with him.
Commissioner Stephen Fowler indicated he would have liked more time to study the lease deal and wondered why the town couldnt keep the status quo and just extend the current deal with Golf Green Partners. In the end he, along with Piccarreto and the others voted to go ahead with the 10-year deal.
Maxwell and Ottinger will be back at another special commission meeting on Jan. 15 at 5 p.m. with the specifics of the lease for final approval by the commission.
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Someone told me the other day that I should want to earn more money so that I could afford the "finer things" in life. I responded by saying that yes, more money would be nice (isn't it always?), but that the tradeoffs (working longer hours, more stress, more time away from my family) wouldn't be worth it to me. As things stand I'm able to comfortably afford my needs, fund my savings, have most of my wants, and even afford a few of my "pie in the sky" dreams, all while remaining relatively stress free and available to me family.
"Yeah," this person said, "But with your potential you could earn so much more. Don't you want the really great things in life like luxury cars, a bigger house, designer clothes, swanky vacations to exotic locales and fine jewelry? Everyone wants those things and if you think you don't you're living in denial. You only say that to make yourself feel better because you can't afford them."
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The answer to the last question came easily. For the most part, it's Madison Avenue that decides what the finer things in life are. They are the ones constantly harping on "affordable luxury" and finding new ways to make us want what we never even knew existed. They latch on to certain items and promote them with glossy ads, product placements in shows and movies, tag lines that imply you're a loser if you don't have the item, and celebrity endorsements. But are these items really that much better than other items that bring happiness to their owners, but aren't promoted as heavily? In most cases, not. But for better or for worse, these are the items that people like my questioner equate to the finer things in life and believe we should all aspire to own.
What this person (and Madison Avenue) doesn't yet realize or want to admit is that what constitutes "finer" varies from person to person. Or at least it should in people who are able to think for themselves, independent of what the advertisers want them to think. For me the "finer things" in life are not luxury cars, designer clothes, and fancy jewelry. For me the finer things in life would include more travel (not necessarily to exotic locales, but more money and time to travel), a house on more land than we have (not necessarily a bigger house, but on more land), and a bigger camper (if I'm going to travel more, might as well do it in comfort). But beyond those few things, I'm content with what I have. Even without those things my life is still very good. Some people value cars or handbags, and other people would, with unlimited funds, choose to have bigger families or more animals. What constitutes "finer" is personal, not universal.
The problem is, in order to obtain those "finer things," whether they be finer by my own definition or Madison Avenue's, someone is going to have to work more hours to earn the money to pay for them. The last time I checked, the money tree hadn't grown in my yard, so earning more is the only option. Unfortunately, working and earning more wipes out most of my finer things.
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For those of you who have chatted with me and followed my issues over the past month or two- I wanted to thank you. :) It was one of the biggest battles for me- this internal fight for the BEST birth I could manage.
As some of you know, I REALLY wanted a homebirth. My last birth was fantastic. After a couple of hours of laboring my waters broke and 5 min later she was out. Wham bam thank-you-ma'am. Perfect. After trying for the midwife and realizing we couldnt afford it this time- I basicly gave in and told God okay... I accept that it wasn't meant to be. But then I REALLY was debating on the UC and studied my options for a good long time leaning towards having my own 'oops!' birth.
Then I found out I was GBS+ and my antibody titers has risen (antibodies to a gene trait my husband passes down to our kiddos that I developed a few years ago). The hospital was worried I was fighting him off and his heart rate was also low end... only 110 beats per minute baseline which was the very bottom of the barrel. I realized that a UC would be very risky at this point because I wasn't prepared for the complications that could arise from either GBS or fighting off the baby with my antibodies.
I was threatened with induction and fought to go naturally- which I won. My midwife wanted to induce me with Cytotec. O_O I don't think so.
May 6th I went into labor (a week early) and ended up going in at around noon. Unfortunately, I wasn't progressing. Getting in and out of the tub- moving around, not only did I have back labor because he was sunny side up, but I also had a HORRIBLE stiff neck from sleeping wrong (2 weeks later guess what? My neck is STILL STIFF!!! I'm starting to get a little concerned...). I was on lots of antibiotics because I had been in the hospital for a while. By 9pm Labor was blah and inconsistant, but painful and all in my back and my cervix was UBER sensitive. I felt a little gushy and found out my membranes had ruptured and by 2:30am I STILL had not progressed. I was exactly 50% effaced and 4-5 cent dilated as I had been since the prior morning... and still in back labor inconsistantly. I was utterly exhausted and angry that my body had all but given up.
I finally gave in and allowed them to administer Pitocin (slowly I told them) and I got an Epidural because I always go into Pit shock. His heartrate was beautiful the entire time, thank goodness. By 9:30am I was ready to push and we let my body gradually push him down on it's own. Finally as we saw more of his head I pushed manually and as he got lower, his heart rate PLUMMETED. Seeing the issue, I pushed hard and as his head emerged, it was purple and his body was white. The cord was so tight around his neck the midwife couldnt even summersault him around and ended up having to clamp and cut him at the perineum before his body was out. His cord was only about a foot long in length and was wrapped once around his neck- probably why I wasnt progressing too.
They placed him on my chest and I tried as hard as I could to revive him but he was not coming around and so they had to grab him and coded him. Instantly 15 people rushed into the room to revive him. I demanded they give him to me as soon as he was breathing which wasnt very long and reluctantly they did, and I latched him on right away. It was a scary beginning but he did fine after that. They were worried he used up his blood sugar stores but he was fine- no jaundice either, but I also declined the Vitamin K injection and the eye goop.
So I have to say... everything happens for a reason. It was a very good thing for ME that I didnt try and attempt a UC... and I really think God knew that. I still believe that it's a FANTASTIC choice for educated cruntchy mamas and papas and I feel as though I did everything in my power to try and have as intervention free a birth as I could. Unfortunately, my body just gave up.
Listen to your body and do what's right for you. :) Keep yourselves educated, mamas! :D
-Jyn, Blessed mom of Abbie ('99), Gracie ('00), AngelBaby ('01), Danny ('02), Jacob ('03), Eva Bella ('06), Angel-Baby2 ('07), Emmalia ('09), Justus John Mark ('11), Jude Ellias Due 7-16-13
Sounds like you did everything right, and I'm so thankful that you had the medical care that you and that baby boy needed to have a happy outcome. :) Many blessings to your whole family!
congratulations :) I'm so glad he arrived safe and sound!
Congrats!!! I hope you have a great babymoon!
Congratulations!! That is an amazing story - and I think you got the heart of UC anyway: you trusted the signs and yourself and you ended up doing the right thing and being in just the right place for what happened. Wonderful!!
Me and DH and sweet baby DD born 08/2011.
Proud Mama to DS1 09/07 , DD 07/09 , and DS2 06/11 . Feeling more and more blessed with each day!
Jyn, good for you! Welcome, Justus!
Vegetarian Spiritual wife to Joshua (HS sweetheart, together since 1999); mother of Eve (Dec 2003) Cian (March 2009), and Sage (March 2011)! <--!
My book about what I learned from my experiences with childbirth was published April 2011.
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Frosty weather or a holiday wedding doesn't have to mean holly berries and all red and green wedding décor. Textured, silvery greens, soft blues, champagne and white floral, such as the eucalyptus and fern-shaped dusty miller, lisianthus, narcissus, camellias and amaryllis, give a muted look and come together nicely to create your winter wonderland wedding. Feminine and soft colored flowers – like this beautiful frosty pink bouquet – are a romantic and elegant option for your winter wedding bouquet.
Unique wedding bouquets with winter elements can be a simple and economical choice for your wedding. Create a rustic chic touch for your winter wedding with pinecones – as an accent or full bouquet idea. You can also add a winter shimmer to the pinecones (or other bouquet elements) with glitter spray or snow spray paint – makes a nice winter bouquet DIY project. Berries, found in many colors, are popular winter bouquet add-ins as well as cotton, moss, wheat, branches and even burlap, which are rustically charming elements for the chilly season. Or opt for a complete alternative idea like a button bridal bouquet!
We love winter wedding bouquets with rich jewel tones like ruby red's, vibrant blue's and deep purple's. These romantic blends of color will help to soften – and brighten – the winter mood. There are other ways to add pops of color and warmth to your big day and here are some ideas for planning your wintertime wedding!
Of course, there's always the lovely and classy all-white option. Maybe you prefer a subtle bouquet to compliment your winter wedding details. Baby's breath, which adds a whimsical element, is a lovely option – simple, sweet and totally affordable. Or how about a lush arrangement of white peonies and garden roses? Now, we are dreaming of a white winter wedding!
Check out other winter floral ideas! Are you having a winter wedding? What bouquet ideas do you have? Let us know in the comment section below!
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Thumbs Up to Babylon High School Students Pledging NOT to text and Drive
Babylon High School students took a pledge to X the Text while driving as part of Allstate Insurance Company's national public awareness campaign. Students received thumb bands which read "Txting Kills" to remind them that texting while driving is one of the most dangerous driver distractions facing teens today.
Senator Owen H. Johnson attended the event at Babylon High School as students added their thumb prints to a pledge banner making its way to 28 cities across the country. Babylon High School received a $1000 Allstate grant for a Safe Teen Driving Program. Allstate will also donate $1 to the National Organization for Youth Safety (NOYS) for every Facebook pledge supporter of Facebook.com/thumbsuppledge.