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You're either with Israel or you're for the Islamo-Nazi. This unqualified statement is true simply because the nation of Israel is fighting for survival, battling against fanatical Islamists who are backed by Iran's army of insurgency, Hamas. And, the stated purpose of Hamas and Iran is to accomplish the total destruction of the Jewish people and Israel as a nation. It doesn't get more black and white than that. It's the very definition of anti-semitism.
This should be a no-brainer for our ivy league educated plutocrats, a real soft ball foreign policy issue, but it's not. The Obama administration is perpetually befuddled by reality butting in and altering their fairytale narrative. The Islamists in Gaza and in Iran aren't impressed by Obama's middle name nor do they regard mere lip service to their primitive religion. If you don't subscribe to their brutal jihad and its genocidal objective, then you're a mortal enemy too. Still, the Obama administration's enlightened aristocrats puzzle at why their dalliance with Islamophilia hasn't resulted in peace in the Middle East. The answer isn't as technical as administration wonks would like you to think.
Millennia ago in Canaan, modern day Israel, an Egyptian woman named Hagar gave birth to a son of Abram (Abraham). This child's name was Ishmael. And, with the child came an ancient prophecy, "And he will be a wild man; his hand will be against every man, and every man's hand against him; and he shall dwell in the presence of all his brethren." Ishmael grew and was blessed and lived in the ancient region of Param, which is now Arabia. Abraham had another son Isaac, the father of Israel. The antipathy between Israel and the peoples of the Levant runs through ancient bloodlines and represents the opposing forces battling for survival (Israel) and dominance (the Palestinians backed by the ancient Persians (Iran)) in the Middle East. This isn't just ancient history, it is the basis for conflict in the Middle East and is readily acknowledged by both sides of the struggle.
However, Israel occupies Palestine by right, Isaac was the son of promise, and has yet to fulfill its manifest destiny. Indeed, much of the constant conflict is the result of Israel's failure to fulfill its Divinely appointed manifest destiny. The specific dimensions of the Promised Land have varied in relation to Israel's obedience to God but the Gaza strip and the West Bank fall within territory that is indisputably Israeli. The territory occupied during the time of King David and King Solomon represents, more or less, Israel's proper boundaries as described in the book of Numbers, chapter 34.
Aside from strictly Biblical arguments, Israel lays claim to Palestine by precedence. Based on secular historical sources, Joshua began his campaign to occupy Palestine in the 13th century B.C., predating the Arab incursion by millennia. Qur'anic literature mentions Joshua as a God fearing man.
Today, Israel's struggle is purely one of self-defense. Israel responds to a mortal threat from an immoral and radical element as any individual or as any other nation would. America's response to Islamist terrorist attacks was swift and overwhelming, prosecuted by force of arms where diplomacy was less than useless. Israel faces the same evil that America did on 9/11 and is engaging terrorist elements supported by a not so clandestine Iran.
It is beyond question that Hamas initiated this latest round of atrocities by lobbing the Syrian made M-302 and crude, locally made rockets. Rocket payloads vary depending on the type of rocket but may, thus far, contain as much as 350 pounds of explosive.
The Obama administration's hostility toward Israel and lack of positive action is rooted in the administration's sympathy for the Muslim world. Obama has demonstrated an affinity for things Muslim by making statements such as, "The sweetest sound I know is the Muslim call to prayer." Obama's formative years were spent under the tutelage of his Muslim father. Furthermore, Obama's religion was listed as "Muslim"on his enrollment documents at Santo Fransiskus Assisis, an Indonesian Catholic school situated in a predominantly Muslim country. Despite Obama's lame attempt at trivializing his middle name, there is no escaping the assumption that his allegiances, theologically, are questionable.
Not coincidentally, Obama's closest advisor, Valerie Jarrett, was born and raised in Iran. Perhaps, what is most revealing is the intimate relationship of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) with the Obama administration. CAIR is a front organization with documented ties to Hamas. Considering the foregoing with Obama's loathsome effrontery directed toward Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and it becomes obvious that Obama is deliberately posturing American foreign policy Islamocentrically.
The liberal mind finds an affinity with the totalitarianism inherent in Islam. At first glance, it seems contradictory that liberalism and Islam should find common ground. But, war often makes strange bed-fellows. Here, the old saw, "the enemy of my enemy is my friend" holds true. Both liberalism and Islam are at war with Christianity, both on doctrinal grounds. Liberalism is a complex of disjointed maxims adhered by the fanaticism of self-indulgence. It's an intellectual mask for lasciviousness, noting more. Its mortal enemy is Christianity. Islam is fueled by the doctrine of Jihad and is advanced intellectually or by force depending on the degree of orthodoxy. Though Christians are considered to be "people of the Book," ultimately, Christians are infidels that must be brought to heel.
It's the combination of the Obama administration's Islamophilia and Obama's own conviction regarding America's imperialism that has resulted in the wholesale withdrawal of American influence in the Middle East and in the administration's seeming ambivalence toward the assault on Israel.
Israel occupies territory granted to it by Divine proclamation. And, no amount of radical liberal dithering changes that controlling fact. Hamas is a criminal, terrorist entity that wages an unjust war on a peaceful people and anything less than full support of Israel in its struggle is a betrayal of justice and an affront to God's Word. It is Israel's destiny, by right, to occupy Palestine and Israel is right to pursue this objective and to defend its people from death and mayhem.
The Obama administration may side with the wicked, but the Bible records an ominous warning for those who do, "And I will bless them that bless thee (Israel), and curse him that curseth thee..." (Genesis 12:3) On this issue, God is on Israel's side and the Obama administration is on the other.


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Instapump Fury OG BI
Decorative and beautiful results on these Fury OG's, featuring a mesh toe box, richly patterned upper and speckled midsole section.
From what I can see, these appear to only be available at Japans' Atmos and Mita stores currently, but I believe Reebok Japan may stock them shortly.
Hit the jump for more photos and store links. —BokOne Read the rest of this entry
Epitome x InstaPump Fury 'Evolution of the Woman'
Great to see strong design and message (and art direction too) with the forthcoming Epitome 'Evolution of the Woman' (EOTW) collaboration.
It's not too often the legendary Pump Fury gets some female focus in the West; the EOTW Fury is certainly a premium shoe with white patent leather upper and translucent and metallic details throughout.
Launching at an NYC pop-up shop on 12th October, then on 14th at Epitomes' store in Atlanta Georgia, and online. Price is set to be around US$205.
Be sure to check out the promo video, and more photography after the jump. Great work. —BokOne
Instapump Fury Road 'multi-camo'
Pretty damn wild makeup on these retros of the 1994 Instapump Fury Road, featuring not 1, not 2, but 5 different camo patterns. Great to see Reebok themselves stepping up their designs to match the more creative collabs of the last few years. Hit the jump for more images, and store links. -BokOne Read the rest of this entry
CONCEPTS x CHANEL… sorry, I mean CONCEPTS x Insta Pump Fury ;)
Very smart (or sneaky) move from CONCEPTS releasing this second colourway of the Insta Pump Fury, in Platinum ; an almost direct emulation of the legendary 1997 Chanel x Pump Fury. Hit the jump for more… Read the rest of this entry
X-Girl Japan X Pump Fury
Japans' X-Girl has collaborated with Reebok Classic on a few occasions now, and there's no doubt that they are achieving some very eye-catching results. This starry-treatment is no exception, and the Pink colour blocking on the rear midsole feels particularly unique on a shoe that is no stranger to dozens – if not hundreds – of wild makeups over the years.
The other great part to celebrate is the collab focus onto a Womens' shoe; and while there have been quite a few recent Womens makeups of the Fury (Jungle Book, Jungle Grrl, Celebrate etc..) there are arguably not enough of those, and definitely warranted a post here on Retrobok. Watch out, these could become highly collectible…
Hit the jump for some more photos, store links and release date. —BokOne Read the rest of this entry
Sneaker Politics x Instapump Fury – 'Seersucker Thursday'
It's rare for Sneakers and Politics to mix, and quite literal to their store name, Sneaker Politics is dropping these curious Pump Fury OG's in a few days time.
Inspired by 'Seersucker Thursday' – an annual event where Southern-state US senators attend (Northern-state based) Congress wearing Seersucker suits and apparel in order to bring a little 'Southern flavor' to Washington, these Furys offer a refreshing twist just in time for a US Summer.
I wasn't aware of Seersucker, so here's some enlightenment via Wikipedia:
Seersucker is a thin, puckered, all-cotton fabric, commonly striped or chequered, used to make clothing for spring and summer wear. Seersucker is woven in such a way that some threads bunch together, giving the fabric a wrinkled appearance in places. This … causes the fabric to be mostly held away from the skin when worn, facilitating heat dissipation and air circulation.
…The material was considered a mainstay of the summer wardrobe of gentlemen, especially in the South (US), who favored the light fabric in the high heat and humidity of the summer, prior to the arrival of air conditioning.
Hit the jump for more photos, store link and release date. -BokOne Read the rest of this entry
Hypebeast — Why Is the Reebok Instapump Fury So Popular in Asia?
This great question is asked over on Hypebeast, providing a few interesting insights.
However, I'm a little disappointed with the article including vapid Reebok PR answers (example — "Combining the Pump technology with its unique look, the Instapump Fury is not only a pair of sports shoes, but also works for street-style outfits")… you don't say!
Yes, I AM being picky 😉 Hit the jump over to Hypebeast now. —BokOne
Pickup & Macros — Garbstore X Reebok 'Pump Running Dual VNT'
London-based Garbstore have been providing some fascinating collaborations with Reebok Classics, and this curio is no exception. Read on for more bluster and eyecandy. Read the rest of this entry
Pump Graphlite – Version 2, OG 1994 catalogue scans
Following up from my previous post, attempting to identify a Graphlite Pump shoe I'd not seen before, which was sought after by our friend László in Hungary, I got a great email from Reebok Classics themselves who appear to have their own archivist – amazing news! Not only might this help us Retrobok fans identify OG shoe lines, but also underlines Reeboks' desire to track their product history, something I believe fell by the wayside during various stages of the companys' history. Read on for more, and more catalogue scans. Read the rest of this entry
1994 Pump Graphlite… or are they?
Retrobok recently received an email from László in Hungary, who's been trying to discover the accurate name for the Pump Graphlites he bought back in 1994. Studying the catalogue scan he sent me (above), as well as the Retrobok Archives, and it remains a bit of a mystery… The catalogue itself clearly states 'Pump Graphlite' – perhaps this was a revised version of the shoe, with its' outer midsole removed fully revealing the graphlite Arc Bridge in all its glory? Any suggestions to the identity of this shoe gratefully received. —BokOne
Sale! Pumps, Australia
In Australia, Catch of the Day is a bit of a favourite (we don't have Amazon here, for a start) and today they've got a pretty decent selection of Pumps on sale. Prices aren't as keen as they could be, but still – a pair of Twilight Zones or Shaqnosis for AU$100, or Shaq Attaqs for AU$120 isn't too bad, and they're helped by a capped P&P. Catch of the Day (Australia) —BokOne
Insta Pump Fury — Collegiate Royal/Swag Orange/Grey/White
Alongside the Respect Pack version of the Fury, Reebok Classics have (fairly quietly) released this tidy colourway, in amongst the ongoing smorgasbord of collab makeups for this 20 year old shoe (and still 20 years ahead of its time). More pics after the jump. Reebok UK —BokOne Read the rest of this entry
Court Victory Pump OG (Retro)
Great to see the OG Court Victory Pump getting a retro, this time with some additional colourway friends in for the ride. The OG colourway is pretty much legendary, running a Wimbledon-esque green with tennis-ball yellow and as the photos below will prove, there's no harm in tinkering with the classics 😉 No info on release dates just yet – Retrobok will keep its eye on the, er, ball. —BokOne Read the rest of this entry
Pump 'Respect Pack'
I'm going to say this straight up: 'Respect' is not a positive word for any multinational company to be using, regardless of its theoretically naive and positive intentions. 'Respect' within US, Black or Hip Hop cultures has the much darker meaning of 'Fear', and I'm not entirely comfortable with Reebok Classics using this. My chagrin aside, this is a collection of Reeboks' most prestigious and infamous footwear all dressed up in a unified colourway – something it does well, certainly helped by group shots.
Featuring the Twilight Zone, Omni Lite, Insta Pump Fury, Victory Pump, and AXT these should be available shortly from Reebok.com and more global stores. Click on for more images of this pack. Reebok: Tread carefully with your street language. —BokOne Read the rest of this entry
Beams X Reebok Classics — Instapump Fury
Japanese clothes retailer BEAMS has collaborated with Reebok Classics for the 20th anniversary of the (Insta) Pump Fury — and no doubt some of the sneaker community will be passing these by, for not being as wacky and colourful as some of the recent collabs.
You know what? These are sweet. To me the Pump Fury has always been a futuristic, hi-tech shoe and while the asymetrical grey treatment maybe the boldest thing here, it really fits the shoe. Perhaps the original designer, Retrobok visitor and friend Steven Smith will heartily disagree (after all he pushed hard to get the ultra-colourful OG colourway through Reeboks' marketing department back in '94), but I'm just putting my own personal opinion out there 😉
These are supposedly available right now from Livestock, no sign online just yet so perhaps in-store only for the moment. Livestock (Canada). —BokOne

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Ultimately, this list is about communication, to reassure and support one another and to share whatever information we can about them. Together we stand. Divided we fall. When you join the list, you remain anonymous. No one, myself included, learns who or where you are, and no one will as long as you remain discreet in your posts. That said, share everything you know and learn about them. Your knowledge could mean the difference between life and death for other members.
However, understand this: They could be among us. These creatures already seem to pervade the world. It would be naive of us to believe that they are not pervasive on the Internet as well. The enemy may infiltrate this list, pose as one of us or simply lurk, as they do in all other things, and wait for some signs of weakness to prey upon. So, learn what you can from this list, but do not take it all as gospel. One member's information may save you. Another "member's" may get you killed.
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Rebecca Warren Brown
Memoir of Mrs. Chloe Spear, a Native of Africa, Who was Enslaved in Childhood, and Died in Boston, January 3, 1815...Aged 65 Years. By a Lady of Boston
Boston: Published by James Loring, 1832.
Chloe Spear (c. 1767-1815) was an enslaved African woman who became the subject of two posthumous biographies. She was approximately twelve years old when she was captured and brought to America, and although no outside records confirm the circumstances or date of her transatlantic journey, her biographies suggest that she arrived in Philadelphia in 1779. Captain Gamaliel Bradford, a member of a prominent Boston family, purchased her and brought her to Boston as a family servant. Before the end of the Revolutionary War, the Bradford family took Spear with them to reside in Andover, Massachusetts, approximately twenty miles north of Boston. The Bradfords eventually returned to Boston, bringing Spear with them. She was later baptized in the Second Baptist Church in Boston; church membership records indicate that she married a man named Cesar Spear. Together, they had seven children, all of whom she outlived. After slavery was abolished by the state of Massachusetts in 1783, Spear and her husband established and managed a boarding house in Boston for seamen and laborers. She opened her home to religious meetings and social gatherings for people of all races following her husband's death, becoming a beloved figure in both white and black religious and working communities. After her death from severe arthritis and "rheumatic affections" in 1815, Spear was buried in the white Bradford family vault in Boston's Granary Burial-Place (p. 85). The first biographical account of her life was published by Dr. Thomas Baldwin, minister of the Second Baptist Church, in March 1815, two months after her death. The Memoir of Mrs. Chloe Spear, summarized here, appeared seventeen years later, in 1832.
The author of the Memoir does not identify herself by name and refers to herself only as "A Lady of Boston" and "A Member of the Second Baptist Church in Boston" (p. 7). While historians and critics have not conclusively identified this author, archivists suggest two likely candidates. Scholar Lois Brown identifies a white Bostonian named Mary Webb as one possible author. However, Brown indicates that the most likely author is the person to whom the text is most commonly attributed: Rebecca Warren Brown, a prolific Boston writer who published several books for children as well as an 1835 historical work aimed at adult readers and titled Stories about General Warren: In relation to the fifth of March Massacre and the Battle of Bunker Hill.
The Memoir is written as a Christian testimony, chronicling Spear's spiritual evolution by framing her life story with her religious development. While telling the story, the anonymous "Lady of Boston" offers editorial remarks on the issue of slavery as well as substantial commentary on the Christian lessons learned by Spear throughout her life.
Specific details about Spear's abduction from Africa and her transatlantic journey to America are sparse in the Memoir. Spear's biographer must therefore imaginate the plight of the separated family and child. She uses highly emotional language to condemn the "barbarous hunters of human prey": "The bitter wailings of a bereft mother, the deep anxiety of an afflicted father . . . were utterly disregarded by those inhuman wretches, who had plundered them of what they held so dear" (pp. 11, 13). Upon her arrival in Philadelphia, Spear is bought by a man referred to as "Mr. B," who brings her to Boston and names her "Chloe" (pp. 17, 20). Mr. B and his wife consider Spear "property" and thus, the author notes, she "was taught nothing, comparatively, of her duty to God" (pp. 20-21). Yet Spear, who conducts the family's children to school, desires to learn to read. She therefore purchases a book of psalms and secretly hires the school-mistress to tutor her until the master discovers the lessons and forbids them. However, Spear "hid her book under her pillow, and when not likely to be detected, she used to labour over it," believing that it is God's providence that enables her first reading lessons to occur by studying a book of psalms (p. 26).
As "Chloe could give no correct account of dates," the next significant moments described in the biography occur when "she must have become a woman grown" (p. 32). Mr. B moves Spear and his family to Andover to avoid the battles of the ongoing Revolutionary War, and they take up residence in the home of Mr. Adams, "a truly pious and devoted Christian" (p. 35). Adams mentors and instructs Spear in Christian theology and allows her to read Scripture in his personal library after her work is finished for the day. Spear "deprived herself of sleep" in order to spend nights studying and praying, and it "became evident that the Spirit of God was operating upon her heart" (p. 37). One evening, Spear's master overhears her praying aloud in the kitchen, "pour[ing] out her soul to God," which convinces him to allow her to be baptized (p. 38). She submits to his urging and is "sprinkled after the mode of infant baptism;" she later makes "an open profession" of her feelings and joins the New-North Congregational Church after the family's return to Boston (pp. 40-42).
"As a reward of her integrity," Mr. B gives Spear manumission papers set to "take effect at a specified period not very distant," but Spear is actually freed only a short time later by a "law of the Commonwealth" that outlaws slavery in the state (pp. 47-48). Because of mutual affection between Spear and her former master, she continues to work for Mr. B and "he thenceforward paid her for her services" (p. 48). Spear's interest in Christianity intensifies, and she begins attending additional services at the Second Baptist Church. "In process of time," the biographer notes, "she, with her husband, commenced house-keeping" (p. 52). The Spears prosper by running a successful boarding-house, and Spear's frugal habits enable her not only to provide for her family but also to save enough money to purchase property. The author of the text is openly critical of Spear's husband and marriage, attributing all of the couple's successes to Spear's moral fortitude and spiritual merit. Spear eventually loses her husband to illness, and the author notes that she responds to his death not by making "a display of grief" but instead expressing concern about his salvation and "preparation for heaven" (p. 70).
After her husband's death, Spear holds Christian fellowship meetings at her house and invites worshippers of all races. The narrative also describes her acts of charity and her interest in mission work—evidence, the author asserts, of "her desires for usefulness in the cause of Christ" (p. 76). The author draws the biography to a close by recounting the physical ailments and "rheumatic affections" that periodically plagued Spear (p. 85). The final biographical pages memorialize Spear, excerpting a passage from the memoir published by Dr. Baldwin in the Massachusetts Baptist Missionary Magazine, describing her funeral and the community mourning that took place after her death, and closing with a final meditation on her Christian character.
In the "Conclusion" of the text, the author argues against the practice of slavery, which "affords a melancholy evidence of the wickedness of man" (p. 103). Though the author argues that the Christian salvation offered to the enslaved and evidenced in the life of Chloe Spear is a way even slavery may be viewed as "an indirect means of great Good," ultimately she promotes an abolitionist message, connecting the liberation of the enslaved with both moral and spiritual philanthropy (pp. 103-104). "Africa," the author concludes, "was born to be free. The time will come, when she will stand forward, an independent and enterprising nation" (p. 104).
Works Consulted: Baldwin, Thomas, "Biography of Mrs. Chloe Spear," Massachusetts Baptist Missionary Magazine 4:5 (1815): 157-158; Brown, Lois, "Memorial Narratives of African Women in Antebellum New England," Legacy: A Journal of American Women Writers 20:1-2 (2003): 38-61.
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Paul's first love is as a storyteller, and as such has been writing professionally since 2004, stunting since 2011 (a SAG-AFTRA member since 2018), producing since 2013, and directing since 2015. Although he has worked hard at honing his craft, he is still a team player and has been a member of the Carnegie Screenwriters, the West Virginia Filmmakers Guild, and – through his production company, Dreaming Droids Productions, a corporate sponsor of the West Virginia Filmmakers Guild and the Pittsburgh Film Office.
His training includes the United Stuntmen's Association International Stunt School and the Virginia Beach Bash Combat Workshop For Stage and Film, a BA in English from SUNY Fredonia, publishing credits as a journalist and an author, was an English/writing tutor at two college campuses, formerly taught filmmaking to Pittsburgh highschoolers through Steeltown Entertainment Project, and boasts more than 80 credits on independent film projects – several of which earned awards and recognition for his contributions.
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Timers can be used to notify players how or when a certain event is about to occur. Timers are created purely through triggers.
Creating your Timer
To create a timer, you may want to start with a Global Timer Variable (a variable in the trigger list on the left). This is so that you can use it for the trigger that initiates when the timer ends. So make a new trigger and make the event when you want your Timer to start. The action should be Start Timer (found easily through the Timer category).
You may choose to make it a One-Shot timer (timer only appears once) or a Repeating Timer (a timer that repeats until stopped). Then you want to set your variable which is the default selection for a new action. You would want it to be "Set (Your Global Timer Variable) == (Last Created Timer)". Now if you test it the timer will initiate but you can't see how much time is remaining. That brings us to Timer Windows.
Timer Windows
Now create another trigger after the Set Variable trigger. This should be set to "Create Timer Window" found also in the Timer category. It is optional to change the (Last Created Timer) to the Variable Timer which may or may not be better. Now you have a Timer that is shown in-game! The title part is a text type-in part that will show what the timer is for. If you want a Countdown Timer then you will want to use Remaining time and if you want a count-up timer, than you will use elapsed time.
Timer Events
To create an effect when a timer ends you will have to make a new trigger. You will create an event that defines the end of your timer. A perfect event is "Timer Expires" under the Timer category and you will change the Timer into your global variable. Now you will have a trigger that activates when your timer ends, now you can make actions that happen when the timer ends.
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A simple timer trigger would be:
Timer = (New timer) <Timer>
Create Timer Events Game - Map initialization Local Variables Conditions Actions Timer - Start Timer as a Repeating timer that will expire in 10.0 Real Time seconds Timer - Create a timer window for (Last started timer), with the title "Remaining Time", using Remaining time (initially Visible) Timer - Create a timer window for (Last started timer), with the title "Elapsed Time", using Elapsed time (initially Visible)
Timer Ends Events Timer - Timer expires Local Variables Conditions Actions Unit - Create 1 Marine for player 1 at (Center of (Entire map)) using default facing (No Options)


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Jerry Bergonzi: Reptilian Fantasies & Tenor Talk
Bruce Gertz Quintet
Reptilian Fantasies
Open Mind Jazz
Jerry Bergonzi
Tenor Talk
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Jerry Bergonzi, a turbo-charged tenorist in the tradition of Coltrane, Rollins and Hank Mobley, has been flying just under the radar of heavyweight acclaim for many years; two releases show why this Boston-based journeyman deserves wider recognition.
Featured prominently on tenor and drums on bassist Bruce Gertz' Reptilian Fantasies, Bergonzi's tunes "Cadiz," "Freedom from Religion" and "An Internal Affair" are valuable additions to the quintet's all-original set list, which also includes contributions from the leader and pianist Gabriel Guerrero. The tracks are relatively short, with succinct solos that serve the tunes. Bergonzi's statements are suitably reservedhis wistful but nicely shaped narrative on "Tango Reflexivo," his quirky 'calypsoloing' on "Snake Shot and his unhurried, Saturday afternoon vibe on "Cadiz". Elsewhere, however, he waxes fiery, as on "To Boldly Go Where Everyone Has Gone Before" (alluding to the fact that the song uses well-known chord changes), where his initial stop-and-go phraseology leaps dramatically into husky altissimo; on "You Too? Or...," with its aggressive outré doubletiming and especially on the title track, featuring a scorching melodic ascent, fast filigrees peppered with exotic flavor-notes, ending with a mellow taper-down.
Tenor Talk is Bergonzi's date, his 25th outing as a leader, showcasing his own compositions and featuring his frequent European touring unit (Renato Chicco: piano; Dave Santoro: bass; Andrea Michelutti: drums). The tracks are longer, with more exploratory and extensive soloingthe leader even takes a second solo on several cutsmade possible by the swinging simpatico amongst the group. Bergonzi is chock full o' chops, but his playing never feels forced or showy, rather exuding an easy confidence and flow. Gershwin's "Who Cares?" contains a typically ripping opening salvo, followed by an even more explosive follow-up solo (after Chicco has taken a turn) and the improvisation over "Hank" (dedicated to Mobley) creates a mood of purposeful meandering and relaxed intensity, followed by ecstatic pentatonics in the outro section. But Bergonzi's finest moments are on "Girl Idlig," with its hard-swinging solo that taxis, accelerates and eventually takes off, even including a fractured quote of "Mexican Hat Dance". Throughout, Chicco's arpeggiated motifs and mercurial textures provide an apposite foil to the leader's robust tenor.
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Reptilian Fantasies
Tracks: Bell Ringers; Tango Reflexivo; Snake Shot, alt. take; Cadiz, alt. take; To Boldly Go Where Everyone Has Gone Before; You Too? Or...; Freedom From Religion; You're Invited; Reptilian Fantasies; The Lizard of Odds; An Internal Affair; Cryptic Current; You're Invited, alt. take.
Personnel: Jerry Bergonzi: tenor saxophone, drums; Ken Cervenka: trumpet, Flugel Horn; Gabriel Guerrero: piano; Tim Horner: drums; Bruce Gertz: bass.
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Tracks: Who Cares?; Hank; Girl Idlig; Soul Mission; Splurge; Wippin' and Waulpin'; Left of Memory.
Personnel: Jerry Bergonzi: tenor saxophone; Renato Chicco: piano; Dave Santoro: bass; Andrea Michelutti: drums.


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I like to keep things simple. I have a lot of corset Q&A type stuff on here, but if you really want to do this, from start to finish, this is going to make more sense to you as a beginner than going through all those articles. Go pee first, this might take a while to read.
Prepare to corset. Learn everything you can, make sure you have no medical issues that will be aggravated by the corset, and turn at least 18, generally the legal age for body modification and so you know your skeleton is mostly done growing. Yes, mods can be done at an earlier age with parental consent, and this is not something you get done in a studio that requires you to sign a contract so who's to stop you? My sense of responsibility, that's what. I started at 20, and for me it was the perfect age. Young enough to be pliable, but old enough to be responsible and no longer really developing. As far as how old you can be? I won't put a number on that, even Cathie Jung was about 45, but just make sure you're healthy. As long as your body can handle it I don't care if you're old enough to have seen them the first time around. People enjoy things they remember.
Learning everything you can refers to, well, everything. Go nuts with this and have fun. Learn about how corsets are constructed, how they affect your body, how to wear corsets responsibly, all the different types of corsets out there, and just take the opportunity to appreciate some cultural and fashion history. Saving up for a proper corset takes time, and wearing one is something to be taken seriously, so you really shouldn't jump into it right away, and you'll need something to do while you save up anyway. For financial reasons I waited years before getting my first one, and read anything I could get my hands on in the meantime. If you're lucky enough to be able to afford one right NOW, at least give yourself a good couple weeks of study in the most important parts, such as the physiological aspects, how to care for your body and your corset, and how to know you're getting a proper one.
Select your corset. If you're a lady I really recommend buying from a place like this, which is excellent. They're especially affordable, and if you're going to be tightlacing you don't want to spend a ton of money on something you'll only be wearing for a few months. All you really need is something sturdy that does its job and doesn't hurt. These corsets have a lot more curve to them than Timeless Trends, too. These will also help you to get used to wearing a corset and prepare your body for the next step, if you decide to take it. I've worn many like this, and I give you my seal of approval.
As for design, get a black underbust if you have any intention of wearing it over your clothes. Something like this one to the left over here.
If you don't like black and/or you'll only be wearing it under your clothes, consider something like this on the right.
If you are a gentleman or biologically male, don't wear a corset designed for a biologically female body. For off-the-rack corsets, check out Timeless Trends (link) and Dracula Clothing (link). Both have them for men wanting to maintain a masculine shape. It's not much yet, but it's a start!
The other option is to order one custom from a corsetiere who knows how to create corsets suited for male body types, whether you are trying to maintain a masculine or feminine physique. And you may want to let them know which one it is that you're after, because getting it wrong would be pretty unfortunate. They should be able to do both. In particular I recommend Contour Corsets. They really know what they're doing and used to have a separate site just for men called The Dandy Corset Company. That site doesn't seem to be around anymore, but Contour Corsets still is.
Be patient. An off the rack corset can take a few weeks to arrive, custom can be easily over 2 months. Maybe you should study some more.
Make sure it's properly laced. A corset should not be laced like a shoe. NOT be laced like a shoe, you hear me? Why do I keep seeing corsets laced like shoes! The laces should not cross between the panels but create a series of Xs completely over and completely under the panels. This lessens the friction and allows the panels to meet at the back when that's finally ready to happen. Most corsets unfortunately will come improperly laced, and you should fix this. The very best way involves a tip where instead of creating your bunny ears from top to bottom, you cross them over and make them go from bottom to top before continuing down the back of the corset. This gives you more laces at the waist instead of a gap, which greatly helps keep the tension in the waist. Here's a video, because I'm sure that reading that just didn't make any sense.
It's also helpful to take the very bottom of each end of the laces and cross it over to the grommet on the other side as the final step, so that they cross over each other. This also helps you to keep the tension.
Prepare your body. Go do your thing in the bathroom, it will get a bit tricky later and you don't want anything bulking up your insides. Then moisturize well and put on a liner. In the beginning at least, a liner doesn't have to be much more than a tank top. The best ones I've bought feel like a bathing suit. They're super smooth and stretchy and awesome. Some people also buy bathing suit material and make their own. That's not really necessary. Just tuck the straps of the tank top in or cut them off. But you need something. I always see girls with skin showing from behind their laces and I know they're not wearing a liner, and that's gross. You really can't put a corset in the washing machine, so this is how you keep it clean. It also makes it slide along your skin much more comfortably. I can't imagine not wearing a liner. A corset worn without one is pretty uncomfortable.
Prepare the corset. Undo the busk, and loosen the laces enough that it's very easy to put around your body. Most people find doing up the busk to be very tricky and I get asked to help a lot. But the biggest tip is to start from the second or third prong, work down, and then come back and do the top. This prevents the top from acting like a hinge and swinging the rest of it wide open out of reach. It also tends to keep coming undone if you do it that way.
Lace yourself up. It's very important to be gentle here. When you hit that wall of resistance, stop, even if you feel you could go smaller. Generally this has to do with breaking it in, described below. But if this is your first corset you also need to train your body. If it hurts you're doing it wrong. It's completely normal to only be able to wear it for about 20-30 minutes the first time. Your body isn't used to it yet. Take it off, take a break, and try again later.
The way to actually lace it up is to pull the bunny ears (those big loops at the waist) until you hit that wall of resistance. You can go past if it you and your corset are both more experienced. I can't tell you how much, when you get there you'll know. Then grab the over-Xs taking out the slack from top to middle and then bottom to middle. Pull the bunny ears again. Repeat if necessary. Tie the bunny ears in a bow. Then you can you can tuck the dangly bits under the bottom of the corset under your Xs to keep them out of the way. A lot of experienced girls will hook their laces around a doorknob in order to keep the tension while they work the laces. It's funny to watch but it works. In the old days some people even had a hook in the wall for this purpose.
It's important to make sure that the grommets in the back are as parallel as possible otherwise you're not only putting uneven pressure on the corset, but you'll actually condition it to sit crooked. Stop to lift your arms up and wiggle a couple times while you lace to stretch your torso out and keep your body properly positioned inside the corset. Also take a few moments to tug at the bottom of the liner to make sure it stays smooth under there, because any wrinkles can be uncomfortable or painful. Don't get discouraged if all this is hard at first. It's like learning to put on a bra. It's tricky as hell for a few days or a week and then it becomes second nature. And believe me when I say it will take less time to do than to read.
Break it in: Being patient again. I hate this part. I'm really bad at it. But it's very important not just to give your body time to adjust, but to give your corset time to adjust as well so you don't put excessive stress on it and weaken or even damage it. If I was not terrible at this I would go by the rule of 2. Two inches of reduction, twice a day, two hours each time, for two weeks. This is just easy for me to remember. Everybody will tell you a different way to break it in, but what it all comes down to is GO SLOW, be kind to the corset, and wait until it feels like it's really part of you before you go and start trying to see how tight you can go. Even if you can lace like Scarlet O'Hara, the corset needs to get to know you a bit first. Come on, it's a lady.
Dress to hide it, or dress to show it off. This depends on where you'll be going, and how brave you are. The office is not the most appropriate place to be donning what your boss might incorrectly assume is fetish wear. That is of course unless you work in a fetish shop or something of the like, in which case you might get yourself a nice promotion. Generally, things that hide tummys are things that hide tiny waists. Empire waist tops and dresses are the best, things like roomier sweaters are great too. If you don't have a huge reduction you should be fine with something a little more form-fitting and/or adding a wide belt. It will be enough to show off your figure without scaring anybody.
If you want to show it off, there aren't a lot of rules. If you're keeping it underneath your clothing then a wiggle dress is going to be about the hottest thing you can put on. You can also put it on top of just about anything, it does wonders pulling an outfit together. Just make sure that whatever you're putting it over doesn't have a lot of bulk. No excessive fabric, no folds, no beads, no zippers or buttons, you get the idea. You want this area to be smooth. if it's not smooth you're gonna have a bad time. I also recommend wearing heels. Not super high ones, but heels in general will correct the change of posture the corset creates, making you stand more naturally and keeping you a bit more comfortable.
Live: Eating, sitting, pooping, getting drunk, and the cycle method. You can still eat plenty, but you may have to make some slight adjustments. Eat less food more often, and avoid carbs and gassy things. They'll suck.
You can also still sit in a corset, I'm doing that right now, but because you're not able to bend at the waist you'll be more comfortable with a higher chair, and you'll probably find yourself standing and leaning on things a lot more than you used to. Even without a higher chair you'll actually feel taller as your torso is being propped right up. It's important to note here that if you have painful shoes you'll want to sit, but the corset will make you want to stand, and once again it will suck. Dress like a responsible person unless you're a masochist or otherwise going to be attending a fetish ball.
Now, they say that the rumor that if you drink a lot and then take the corset off that you'll get suddenly drunk is a myth. It's not, at least not for everyone. If you want to drink don't keep it so tight (and try to avoid carbonated drinks or that air will have a tendency to get trapped in your chest). That alcohol will stay higher in your digestive system, not accomplishing much, and then you'll get hammered when you take it off before bed and it all suddenly goes down. Of course, you may decide this is fine with you.
Pooping is a challenge when you're in a corset too. Wow, it sounds like I'm describing a whole lot of unpleasantness! Don't let this scare you, none of it is that bad. It's just a series of small adjustments. First things first – make sure your laces don't dangle into the toilet. Tuck them up under the corset or hold them in front of you. Because you can't bend at the waist, you'll find yourself wishing you had longer arms when you're about done. If you just can't manoever enough, push from the front instead of pulling from the back. You know what I mean. You may also find that your…routine is a touch different than what it used to be, if you lace quite tightly. Just make sure you're not constipated, because this could indicate a pinched colon. Ease up on that shit, it will all work itself out.
The cycle method is something I've been doing from day one, but I didn't know it was actually a thing. A lot of corset wearers intend to lace it and leave it. I've been made fun of for tampering with my laces on a pretty much constant basis. But your body changes throughout the day and throughout the month. It doesn't actually make a lot of sense to ignore this and keep the same level of tightness all the time. For example when you eat it's going to feel a lot more tight if you're eating a regular meal instead of a very small one. So the cycle method allows for this, and all you have to know is that you should be comfortable all the time. If it starts to feel tight, loosen it. If it starts to feel loose, tighten it. Do what you need to do. The time spent in the corset is more important than how tight it is, and this will keep you comfortable allowing you to wear it for longer periods. It's also just plain nature. As Fran from Contour Corsets described in her article (I think she's the one who formally invented the cycle method. You can read more about it here.), it's like the seasons. Some days are colder and some days are warmer, but in the end it will still become summer. It's physically healthy and mentally zen.
Tightlacing: Even more patience. By following the cycle method, wearing your corset every day or other day, and not forcing anything, you will find that over time the same comfort level will translate to a smaller and smaller corseted waist. You don't even actually have to do this too consciously. Just be wrapped in that firm hug as often as you can and it will happen. For me it took 3 months to close a 20 inch corset from a natural waist of 26 inches, and it's been years now trying to get actually comfortable with that all day, due to a huge ton of long-term inconsistency on my part (I blame many things). So I am actually still training. Consistency and loving it are key. Don't think about the number, just do what feels good and chill. If you don't want to tightlace, don't. You don't have to wear it every day, and you don't have to wear it any tighter than it takes to get rid of the big gaps on the top and bottom. If you do, keep in mind that the smaller you go the longer things will take, and the more time you'll have to wear it. Every day or other day for 8-12 hours at a time is fine for about 6 inches. If you want to get to 10+ you may find you have to sleep in it, and so forth.
Start all over again! It's been a few months and now you can close your corset. Now here's the fun part. Time for custom, baby! You may be hesitant because of the cost, as I was. But you just don't move backward in the corset world. Steel people never wear plastic again, and custom people never wear off the rack again, generally speaking. This corset may be a lot more expensive than your last one, but it's going to feel amazing to wear, you get to design it yourself, and it's going to take you to body proportions you've never imagined you could achieve.
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A renewed fight to audit the Fed is gaining steam. In the previous congress, Dr Ron Paul's most urgent cause cleared the house, only to disappear into the abyss of senate. This time, a new bill (S.209) is before the senate -- and has twenty-five co-sponsors!
We must ACT on this moment. Despite the momentum, the bill is again being buried deep in committee, darkness trying to smother light. This battle will take the combined force of every citizen who recognizes, as our forefathers warned, that all of our other freedoms are easily stolen away by those who would secretly hold the purse strings.
The Constitution explicitly says ONLY congress shall have "power to coin money and regulate the value thereof." The Congress, however, on Christmas Eve 1913, after the majority of its members had gone home for the Holiday, quietly handed off this sacred trust to a group of private bankers with the passage of the Federal Reserve Act – written by these same bankers. This private-for-profit monopoly is in charge of our US money supply and interest rate.
A full audit of The Fed has not taken place since 1953. A partial audit in 2011 revealed that The Fed had loaned $16 trillion since 2007 to various corporations and banks, many of which were foreign, all in complete secrecy. Where the money they create goes, what relationships the bank has, what conflicts of interest are exploited, all these are all in the dark despite the fact that the Fed decisions in controlling the country's purse strings are more impactful on our country than the power wielded by those we elect.
The Fed resists any audit, maintaining its secrecy. Their defense: "Seeing what we do and trying to control it would politicize the process."
This is the institution that CREATES our money at its will, and it is beyond inspection? It is the institution that controls the world through its manipulation of interest rates. This is the for-profit holding of the investment banks that claims to master plan the economy for OUR benefit, creates major bubbles, denies they exist, deflates our money 90% since its creation, and then grabs more control to fix the messes. They are the institution that can make loans of billions of dollars of their own created money, and we can't know where the money goes and under what terms?
The founding fathers and other leaders warned time and again that such a monetary system was the worst threat we would face, and the culprits have confessed to the evil they have bred. Please take the time to consider these quotes. Take the time to do a little research on your own. Please take the time to DO something, whether on your own or through the ready-to-send mechanism at Loyal9.org. As our senate-staff consultant tells us, each letter is counted by them as a thousand votes bringing pressure.
Andrew Jackson said, "Eternal vigilance by the people is the price of liberty, and that you must pay the price if you wish to secure the blessing." Please make this issue personal and please make this fight yours. The purse string is the power. This may be the most important issue of all.
"It is well that the people of the nation do not understand our banking and monetary system, for if they did, I believe there would be a revolution before tomorrow morning." -Henry Ford
"It's the real truth of the matter is, as you and I know, that a financial element in the large centers has owned the government of the U.S. since the days of Andrew Jackson." -Franklin Delano Roosevelt
"All the perplexities, confusion and distress in America arise, not from defects in their Constitution or Confederation, not from want of honor or virtue, so much as from the downright ignorance of the nature of coin, credit and circulation." -John Adams
"Most Americans have no real understanding of the operation of the international money lenders. The accounts of the Federal Reserve System have never been audited. It operates outside the control of Congress and manipulates the credit of the United States." -Sen. Barry Goldwater
"We have, in this country, one of the most corrupt institutions the world has ever known. I refer to the Federal Reserve Board. This evil institution has impoverished the people of the United States and has practically bankrupted our government. It has done this through the corrupt practices of the moneyed vultures who control it." -Congressman Louis T. McFadden in 1932
"A great industrial nation is controlled by its system of credit. Our system of credit is concentrated in the hands of a few men. We have come to be one of the worst ruled, one of the most completely controlled and dominated governments in the world--no longer a government of free opinion, no longer a government by conviction and vote of the majority, but a government by the opinion and duress of small groups of dominant men." -President Woodrow Wilson
"I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. Already they have raised up a monied aristocracy that has set the government at defiance. The issuing power (of money) should be taken away from the banks and restored to the people to whom it properly belongs." -Thomas Jefferson
"The money powers prey upon the nation in times of peace and conspire against it in times of adversity. It is more despotic than a monarchy, more insolent than autocracy, and more selfish than bureaucracy. It denounces as public enemies all who question its methods or throw light upon its crimes. I have two great enemies, the Southern Army in front of me and the bankers in the rear. Of the two, the one at my rear is my greatest foe." -Abraham Lincoln
"Give me control of a nation's money and I care not who makes it's laws" -Mayer Amschel Bauer Rothschild
The hour is grave because of what we have forgotten.
And now there are two (er, three?). Did it matter which? After watching the debates, it seems being AGAINST Liberty is now a campaign technique. And the winners are . . . (not the Bill of Rights).
Target date is 2030
Take a failed issue. Give it a righteous new name. Get people begging for government salvation. Ram the details through in secrecy. Paranoid indeed.
A must read: on the surface it is about the people who work behind the scenes for Trump. More deeply, it is an expose on the way the world really works. How are we brought to believe what we believe?
FIA acquired emails document favorable treatment for favorable treatment
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As a result, whenever a friend of mine links to an article they have written in Starburst magazine, this is what I see:
It's (judging by eye) about 25% advertising (largely cross-promotion), 5% menu and 40% dead space. The headline is small and inoffensive, the writer's byline obscured. But my primary gripe is the article itself is completely invisible, pushed off my window by an enormous image (which, incidentally, shares enough in common with the four lozenge adverts that it looks at first like another advert). This is their standard layout, all articles are laid out like this - small header, big image, content out of view. Even if I maximize my window there's only a paragraph or two visible way down at the bottom.
This got me thinking about contemporary web layout trends. Surely this must be an unusual design decision? Well, apparently not. I had a quick run around the first few large websites that came to mind and found that each and every one of them pushed content out of my window in favour of large, glossy images and either advertising or links to elsewhere on the site.
The small browser window only drove it home - as with Starburst, most of these articles were still almost entirely missing at full screen.
So, then, this is the state of the modern web - effectively, big cover photos on every article, inviting you to page down to reach the actual content. On the one hand it's a sign that the web is growing up; publishers are aware that the vertical space is effectively infinite, and readers are comfortable with the journey down, so the notion of people not noticing content that is "below the fold" is increasingly outmoded. The simple fact that I did not notice this for so long is an indication that it's not a bad principle. On reflection, I don't generally load a web page and only look at what's immediately visible - I'll instinctively wheel up and down, forming an overall picture. Possibly this is because I'm now so used to the top 600-or-so pixels being full of advertising, menus and cross-promotional nonsense that my eyes just slide right off. Ad-blockers? Browser plugins? Pah. I just live-edit my own visual input. Easy.
But why did I notice it on the Starburst site? I'll be honest; there's an element of petty competition. As mentioned above, I usually arrive at the site to celebrate and share in a dear friend's success in the field of journalism, so naturally my instinct is to pick holes in it. If it wasn't the site layout I'd be pointing out typos. A charitable interpretation is that I'm helping them improve ("People like to be told when they're wrong, it's how we learn!") but deep down I just want to feel superior.
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Happy Friday to all our Digital Delights friends. Hope you have had a wonderful and crafty week. I am not sure why I was under the impression that having my 4 kids home for summer would be less busy than the school year because it sure is NOT! We have been busier than ever, but it is so nice to be able to spend time with my kids:)
So glad it's Friday and that means a NEW Bargain Friday today!! This week we get
"Happy Camper" sentiment as our next element of the BARGAIN FRIDAY set for June. Best of all, both the uncolored and colored versions are FREE! I have such fun seeing the Bargain Fridays each week, they are always awesome!! Make sure you check everything out in the DIGITAL DELIGHTS SHOP.
Fridays here on the blog and in the DIGITAL DELIGHTS SHOP are always fantastic because each Friday there's something new to look forward to - sometimes they are free, sometimes not, but ALWAYS at EXCELLENT prices. I can't wait to see what next week's Bargain Friday will be! Remember, you have the whole month to pick up the various elements of the June Bargain Friday set, but why not start now?!?


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Giants-Patriots Sets a TV Ratings Record
Super Bowl XLVI draws 111.3 million viewers
The NFL season that almost didn't happen ended on a suitably triumphant note, as the instant classic rematch of the New York Giants and New England Patriots broke the all-time ratings record.
According to Nielsen, NBC's coverage of Super Bowl XLVI attracted 111.3 million total viewers Sunday night, squeaking past last year's record turnout by 0.3 percent.
The Giants' 21-17 victory marked the seventh consecutive year of ratings growth for the Super Bowl, which first broke the 100 million viewer mark two years ago. (The Saints-Colts broadcast delivered 106.5 million viewers on Feb. 7, 2010.)
In keeping with the game's nail-biting intensity, deliveries increased as the night progressed. The opening kickoff was seen by some 99.2 million viewers while about 114 million people watched Madonna perform at halftime.
Viewership peaked (117.7 million) between 9:30 p.m. and 9:58 p.m. EST, a period that featured Giants' running back Ahmad Bradshaw scoring what was to be the winning touchdown and Pats' QB Tom Brady throwing up a last-ditch "Fail Mary" that fell harmlessly to the turf.
Although Patriots fans would have you believe otherwise, Super Bowl XLVI proved to be a perfect capper to a season that once looked as if it might never come to fruition. After a four-month lockout, the NFL and the Players Association came to terms on a new collective bargaining agreement that guarantees 10 years of labor peace and preserved the 2011-12 campaign.
In leading the Giants to their second Super Bowl title in five years, Eli Manning helped draw a whopping 40.5 rating in the all-important 18-49 demo, the best since the Steelers and Cowboys scared up a 41.2 in Super Bowl XXX on Jan. 28, 1996. That broadcast averaged 94.1 million viewers, a high-water mark that stood a dozen years. (It's worth noting that the first Giants-Pats title battle smashed the earlier record, drawing 97.4 million viewers to Fox on Feb. 3, 2008.)
So assured is the NFL's grip on the culture that the last three Super Bowls have left the long-standing record set by the series finale of M*A*S*H in the dust. Hawkeye, Hot Lips and the rest of the 4077th choppered out of Korea in front of 106 million viewers on Feb. 28, 1983.
At the time M*A*S*H* set the ratings record, there were just over 83 million TV households in the U.S. Today, there are an estimated 114.7 million TV homes, which marks an increase of 38 percent over the last 30 years.
In Boston, the Super Bowl notched the highest rating for an NFL game in the DMA (56.7/81 share). The New York market registered a 49.7 rating/74 share, the second highest overnight for an NFL game in that market, trailing only the 53.4/72 for Super Bowl XXI (Giants-Denver, Jan. 25, 1987).
To the relief of the folks at 30 Rock, NBC delivered tremendous numbers with its lead-out broadcast. The Season 2 premiere of The Voice averaged 37.6 million viewers and a 16.3 rating in the demo, making it the highest rated entertainment program among the 18-49 set since ABC notched a 16.5 with the episode of Grey's Anatomy that followed Super Bowl XL on Feb. 5, 2006.
The Voice improved on Fox's year-ago post-Super Bowl Glee broadcast by 47 percent (16.3 vs. 11.1).
Sponsors shelled out an average $3.5 million per 30 seconds of airtime, making Super Bowl XLVI the priciest TV buy in history. As is customary during America's great secular holiday, those commercial messages represented a big part of the fun. According to Networked Insights, the ads accounted for 42 percent of all the social media conversation that took place during the game.
While adland continues to chew over the Super Bowl spots, the old strategy of tossing a dog into the creative mix continued to bear fruit. According to the integrated marketing firm McKee Wallwork Cleveland, four of the top five most popular commercials featured a canine star: Volkswagen's "Dog Strikes Back," Doritos' "Man's Best Friend," Bud Light's "Rescue Dog" and Skechers' "Mr. Quiggly."


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DIRECTOR: D. J. Caruso
CAST: Vin Diesel, Donnie Yen, Deepika Padukone, Tony Jaa, Samuel L. Jackson, Nina Dobrev, Ruby Rose, Toni Collette, Nicky Jam, Kris Wu, Rory McCann, Al Sapienza, Michael Bisping, Ariadna Gutiérrez, Hermione Corfield
RUNNING TIME: 107 mins
BASICALLY…: Extreme athlete turned government operative Xander Cage (Diesel) returns from self-imposed exile to recover a powerful weapon before other forces can obtain it…
If Hollywood had a face for stupidity, it would almost certainly be that of Vin Diesel's. Not to say that the man himself is particularly dumb, but let's face facts, people: he mostly makes pretty dumb movies, like Babylon AD, The Last Witch Hunter, the Pitch Black trilogy and, of course, the Fast & Furious franchise which though highly entertaining is still pretty bloody stupid. Even with all those under his belt, the height of Diesel's on-screen taste for stupidity came in 2002's xXx, an exceedingly dumb spy action film which at the time was seriously mooted as a possible replacement for the then-waning Bond franchise, but after that film and its Diesel-less sequel xXx: State of the Union (or The Next Level as it was known outside the United States) lack any real staying power with audiences and critics alike, any hopes for the franchise were apparently gone.
However, Diesel apparently had real faith in the xXx franchise all these years, and after the successful rejuvenation of the Fast & Furious series got enough street cred to actually go ahead and return as extreme sports star turned NSA agent Xander Cage, despite the character being killed off in the sequel. By the way, don't expect any reason given as to why and how he somehow faked his own death, because the film isn't occupied with the details – in fact, it isn't occupied with anything at all, as this may well be one of the most brain-dead, downright retarded action films in recent years, bar none.
But here's the thing about certain dumb movies, at least for me: there are sometimes films that are so stupid, so without any sense of the logical world, that you just can't help but feel awed by what you are seeing, against your better judgement. Plenty of stupid movies have hit that sweet spot for me in the past, from Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter to Con Air to the first Transformers movie, and now I can say with the utmost confidence in myself that xXx: The Return of Xander Cage – as mind-blowingly dumb as it unquestionably is – can now be considered one of those films for me.
It is a film that just filled me with such guilty joy, no matter how much I was consciously aware of how profoundly idiotic it was. This is the kind of film that has a plot as thin as a single sheet of paper – bad guys are using a device known as "Pandora's Box" to disable satellites and kill people with the debris, and Diesel's Cage alongside a team of fellow thrill-seekers must race to find it before another team, led by Donnie Yen – but none of that matters, because it's made very clear early on that plot is one of the last things on its mind. It's mainly an excuse for several stupid things to happen on-screen, with each new thing being even more stupid than the last, and yet there was something so entertaining in its consistent lunacy that made me laugh out loud quite a few times while watching this movie, even though most of those laughs were unintentional. The first time we see Xander Cage in this movie, he's literally climbing a giant tower as big as his ego, and shortly afterwards sliding down a dry hill on skis while flipping off security guards in mid-air, before riding on a skateboard and performing all sorts of crazy stunts that even Tony Hawk would call impossible. It's that kind of movie, with a care-free attitude that is fully aware of its own silliness, but just goes along with it and doesn't try to be anything that it's so obviously not, such as a smart piece of cinema. Really, you're just there for the ride rather than the substance, and most of the time it's a pretty fun, if insanely dumb, ride.
That being said, I do still have to emphasise how dumb it really is. I know that I've said it quite a lot so far in this review, especially when saying how unapologetically fun it was for me, but it's partly to urge you that I am not a sucker for dumb entertainment all the time, just a select few times like with this film. But to get real, it is still a dumb movie; none of it makes any logical sense, the action is preposterous, the characters lack any real charm to them (even Diesel's Xander Cage is a much more unlikeable version of Dominic Toretto), and the camerawork is so haphazard that you can't make out what's going on half the time in the many CG-fuelled fight sequences. It is absolutely not a good movie, at least technically, but even so, for whatever unexplainable reason, this film worked for me. Maybe it was just the fact that it knew it was supposed to be loud and dumb that made it more enjoyable than something that took itself far too seriously, kind of like how the Fast & Furious movies slowly became after a pretty rough start, but despite everything I found it immensely easy to just switch off my brain and let the movie do its magic, because like I said, it establishes very early on that this is most definitely not a film for thinkers.
Would I go out of my way to recommend the movie? Not really, as I am hearing from more and more audience members that even they were turned off by how dumb it could actually get, and not everyone – even lovers of certain kind of stupid Hollywood movies like this one – could get behind it. I think you just have to be in the right frame of mind to allow a film like xXx: The Return of Xander Cage to somehow be a fun and entertaining ride even though it lacks all the things that should make a good functioning film, let alone a sequel to two films that weren't that great to begin with, and for me I guess I was in that right frame of mind to be awed by such sheer on-screen stupidity.
xXx: The Return of Xander Cage is the very definition of a dumb Hollywood action film, making absolutely no sense with preposterous action and a paper-thin plot that gets stupider with every new development, but in this case it's the kind of dumb that – for me, anyway – hit that sweet spot enough to enable me to sit back and enjoy the ride, despite myself.


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Bones: Watch Season 9 Episode 10 OnlineMiranda Wicker at .
Bones continued its tenure under Friday night lights with an episode that had Brennan taking on a gang of bikers in a bar fight when Angela decided the scientist needed an after-the-wedding bachelorette party.
Elsewhere in Bones Season 9 Episode 10, there was a murder to solve, and this one involved body parts in cans of beef stew that unwittingly made the students of a high school temporary cannibals. (But not zombies, thank the tv gods!)
So, grab a snack and get ready to watch Bones online now! Just click the picture below to get started.
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GARY Mills today rallied his relegation-battling Tamworth ahead of their make-or-break weekend by promising: "It's going to to be tough to stay in the Conference but it's not impossible."
Unless the Lambs claim victory against visitors Altrincham tomorrow, they will be bidding farewell to the top tier of non-League football after four years.
The second-from-bottom Lambs lie four points from safety and it's win or bust against old foes Altrincham, who are not safe themselves.
If Tamworth can secure maximum points, their fate will be decided in next weekend's final match of a roller-coaster campaign at another struggler, Cambridge United.
Mills accepts there will be nervousness and anxiety but he remains upbeat.
"After losing to Stevenage last week, everybody was disappointed. That's only natural. But we have to bounce back," he said. "People will be saying we're down but we're still fighting. It's going to be tough but it's possible.
"If we can win on Saturday, we can drag Altrincham back into things and then we can go to Cambridge with a job to stay in the Conference."
The Lambs will select from the same squad on duty at Stevenage.
Kidderminster Harriers have been dealt a double blow ahead of their final home game of the season against promotion-chasing Morecambe.
Harriers have lost the services of on-loan defender Glenn Wilson after he was recalled by Rushden & Diamonds while left-back Jonny Harkness serves a one-match suspension following his red card in midweek against Aldershot.
Harriers manager Mark Yates said: "We're disappointed to lose Glenn but we understood this kind of situation could arise."


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A Chechnyan man who allegedly struck a 13-year-old boy with a bat last month after a night of mailbox bashing in Portola Valley – and then crashed his own SUV while fleeing cops – wanted to make something very clear before he was handcuffed.
"This has nothing to do with Boston," 21-year-old Alexander Dombovic reportedly stated to sheriff's deputies in a Russian accent as they ordered him, guns drawn, out of his vehicle April 26.
The bizarre series of events unfolded at about 10:10 p.m., when a teenager was reading in his bedroom while his parents slept and heard a car come down the driveway of their home, San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe said.
Without waking his parents, Wagstaffe said, the boy went outside and saw Dombovic rummaging through his father's SUV in the driveway.
The boy asked Dombovic what he was doing, and the Russian allegedly responded by attacking the boy with a bat, which caused only bruising. He then drove off in his SUV, Wagstaffe said.
Soon after, San Mateo County sheriff's deputies reportedly saw Dombovic driving at them on the wrong side of the road without headlights, and had to swerve to avoid him. A chase ensued, Wagstaffe said, and ended with Dombovic losing control and crashing into a ravine.
According to prosecutors, 129 pieces of stolen mail from 18 victims were found in his car. Deputies linked him to five smashed mailboxes in the area, Wagstaffe said.
Dombovic is currently out of custody after posting a $50,000 bail bond and is being represented by a public defender. He is scheduled to appear fo a preliminary hearing this morning.
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I can't believe how fast the summer flew by. We have just one month left until back to school, back to more layers and shorter days, but luckily a lot of the pieces I've been obsessed with this summer can be transitioned into the colder months as well. I get a lot of good feedback on how I dress, especially on the outfits I actually post in full on Instagram. Not surprisingly, those outfits consist of pieces and combinations that I end up wearing over and over again, and as a result I actually run low on opportunities to post #ootd shots. Being the opportunist that I am, I decided to showcase those favourite pieces here, on The Lifestyle Bistro, every now and then and talk about where to find them or similar pieces.
Miu Miu Ballerina Flats
This is a pair of shoes I've had my eyes on for about a year until I finally made the move and bought them. I love how the shoes come with interchangeable/removable wrap-around ribbons, and I have so many options of how to wear them. My favourite has to be the advertised way of wearing them mismatched, but I do love the simplicity of leaving the ribbons behind and just rocking the nude and black leather. In addition to the Miu Miu website, these shoes can be found in store at Holt Renfrew, Nordstrom, and Saks. If you're not about the luxury goods price tag, Zara and a few other fast fashion stores have come up with knock-off versions of this shoe as well.
Club Monaco Throwback T-Shirt
There was so much hype over this collection dropping, to the point that the flagship location at Bloor St. sold out completely within 20 minutes. I happened to be shopping at Yorkdale Mall at the time of the release, and waltzed into the store without a line and was able to pick up this t-shirt as well as a sweater. I love how easy a vintage style white t-shirt is for styling. Though it's only available in a men's XL in white, the grey version is available in any size, and black in men's L, there are similar styles you can catch at That Vintage Place, Wildfox, and H&M.
Paige Denim Light Wash Cropped Jeans
Let's be real, these jeans are an all-year round favourite for me. Whether I'm tucking them into my thigh-high boots in the winter, or pairing them with my favourite flats, heels, or sandals in the warmer months, I am obsessed with how comfortable and versatile they are. The light-wash differentiates them from the average blue jeans, and doesn't attract too much heat in the summer months. Similar: here.
Babaton Galen Camisole
To be fair, this has been a closet favourite of mine since I bought it in August 2016, but it definitely deserves mention. I love that I can throw on this camisole from Aritzia with just about anything, and better yet, it looks best when worn with a bralette underneath instead of a regular padded bra. It's a win-win in both style and comfort. The colour I got ends up going with anything and everything, and unlike white, doesn't show dirt and stains as quickly.
Espadrilles – Michael Kors & Kenzo
After the wardrobe success of my Michael Kors espadrilles that I snatched on sale in April (similar: here), I took advantage of my employee discount at Holt Renfrew (no longer an employee) and got a pair of Kenzo espadrilles to add to my collection. I never understood it until I tried it, but espadrilles are literally the perfect summer shoe for everyday. No pedicure? No problem – these canvas bad boys will keep your ugly toes covered up, but won't let your feet boil to death. You can get the Kenzo pair in different colours on their website, at Nordstrom, at Saks, or in-store at Holt Renfrew. Basically, they are super accessible.
So there you have it folks, the items that you'll only see once, maybe twice, in an #ootd Instagram post, but in reality I wear at least a few times a week. This is a new type of blog post here on The Lifestyle Bistro, so throw me a line below letting me know what you think! (And if you like it, make sure to subscribe as well)
I'll be conquering my fears of being on video and going into further detail on how to style these items sometime soon on my (NEW!) YouTube channel, so make sure to subscribe to stay posted.


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OK, "Call me Ishmael" is punchier. But the first sentence of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" ("It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife") is right up there in the Famous First Lines Sweepstakes. The challenge is making it sound fresh while acknowledging its classic status.
Christina Calvit's popular Austen adaptation for Lifeline Theatre, now making its first appearance in 20 years on the stage that birthed it, cleverly deals with the challenge by having Elizabeth Bennet deliver the line to the audience. Or try to, anyway — but various town gossips keep getting in the way. With a sigh, Laura McClain's high-spirited (and, let's face it, somewhat self-involved) Lizzy proclaims, "It's particularly vexing when one has a good turn of phrase to be interrupted."
Well, the course of true love and great literature never did run smooth, so why should one of the most beloved stories of courtship and marriage in English literature have an easy time of it? Still, Calvit's sparkling take on Austen's most famous (and oft-adapted) 1813 novel offers plenty of treats for the true Jane believers, and a sturdy introduction to her oeuvre for the handful of folks who don't know the story. Elise Kauzlaric's staging slyly captures the Regency-era world of dances and meaningful glances, where one social misstep could doom a middle-class young woman's marital chances forever, and Melania Lancy's drapes-and-windows set suggests the tension between private and public life at the heart of Austen's world.
Fans of PBS'"Downton Abbey" may chuckle knowingly as the fluttery Mrs. Bennet (a splendid Cameron Feagin) spits out the word "entail" — that sexist convention by which property must pass to male heirs only, and which makes marrying off her girls to men of means a priority.
That chorus of gossips pops up throughout the show, and so does Lizzy's habit of appealing directly to the audience. At one point, she takes refuge behind a patron's seat to hide from the smarmy Mr. Collins (Phil Timberlake, who manages to be stiff and oily at the same time), whose marriage proposal she rebuffs.
But "Pride and Prejudice" is the Lizzy-and-Darcy show. And for the most part, the chemistry between McClain's Lizzy and Dennis Grimes' Darcy mixes into a convincing concoction. After their first infelicitous meeting, Lizzy turns again to her confidants in the audience and asks, "What do you think of him?" and then, as is her wont, answers her own question with a pointed, "Exactly."
It's easier to see the shift from disdain to respect to outright passion in McClain's performance. One wishes that Grimes would show his changing emotional colors a bit sooner. But then, subtlety and walking the fine social line are the keys to understanding Austen's ironic wit, and snobbish Mr. Darcy is no fiery Heathcliff. Highlights among the supporting cast include Don Bender's acerbic Mr. Bennet and Jan Sodaro's fearsome Lady Catherine, who would give Maggie Smith's dowager countess of Downton a run for her (inherited) money. Throughout, the riptides of deep emotion just under the surface of Austen's pointed wordplay keep the familiar tale from growing stagnant.
When: Through June 10
Where: Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave.
Running time: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Tickets: $32-$35 at 773-761-4477 or lifelinetheatre.com


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there are places I remember…all my life Though some have changed. Some forever not for better. Some have gone and some remain.
So aptly crooned by John, Paul, George and Ringo.
~ Yes, It's been stuck in my head for days
~ You're welcome.
Are you humming?
I am as I type……la la la laaaaa hum hum hummm….
Sometimes the most powerful memories and attachments our families hold on to are of places. The places are the event hosts, the welcoming port in a storm, the elevator music of our lives. These certain spots grasp time and happenings in a way that we mortals can never wipe clean. A place is not always a house, it could be another building~ like a church or school or business. Those are almost a given, but "place" can also be an intersection of two roads, a lake shore, or an event not precisely plot-able on the maps in our head. How about the time you spent the day with cousins at a little carnival and lost all of your hard earned grass cutting money on baseball throws at milk bottles? Maybe you do remember where the carnival set up, or maybe you just remember the carnival and it's mesmerizing midway lights as the place. Which version of "place" is more important to your story? Which was more important to you while it was happening?
My husband's Grandfather "Estal" was "something else" a real…how should I put it?…"character." At family gatherings and holiday get-togethers he always managed to sneak his way into the nearest liquor cabinet in search of some "Wild Turkey." Shortly after bagging his "Turkey" or whatever else he could find, it was not uncommon to find him rummaging through women's purses looking for unattended cigarettes. Once he and the scavenged cigarette were both sufficiently "lit" the stories of places would begin. One of his favorites was about "Little Rock Arkansas." There were other places he liked to talk about too, all with rather lurid and inappropriate recounts of escapades of the "young Estal." Mercifully, Grandma Lydia's ears would usually perk up from two rooms away, and she would come zooming to the rescue and shut him down before he could get too far into the uncomfortably intimate details. Not always, but most of the time. Ew.
The point being, although these tales were coming from the whiskey inspired lips of an old, half-senile geezer, with little to no social filter, "place" was always the starting point of his dissertation. That is of course if you skip the pre-storytelling preparations of Turkey hunts and cigarette foraging.
In my own family places are christened with names that are verbal shorthand for addresses, or the occupants, or incidents. They are referred to in ways like "White Avenue, the Old Man's, The County Line, Perry, 104, the Farm, the Cabin and the New House. There are also references to places in ways they relate to time like "during the War,in the Flood, and under the Highway." Place can be a pretty big deal in our stories. Often, it is like an extra character because the setting can make an enormous difference as we describe it (or ignore it).
I personally, love using descriptions of places or settings in my own writing. Sometimes just seeing a photo of a place will elicit the starting point for the telling of a story you've never heard before. As relatives reminisce about a picture or event listen to the "place-chat" closely. And, if you write in a style similar to mine (I try to use the voice of the person I am writing about as much as possible), be careful to also annotate the actual address or name of the place if you can! "Out at the farm" is a very clear description for my current day readers, but when someone picks this up to read in 20, 50 or 100 years will they have a sense of where you're writing about? The advent of Google Maps and especially Google Streetview has made this describing and locating from afar thing a whole lot easier! Don't hesitate to tuck in a printed out page to help future generations relate to the story you're writing today!
So try throwing in the location any time you get a chance. Yes, you may have the info from Ancestory.com that a family was living in Louisville during the Great Depression just by finding their info pop up on a census. But look closely in the margin on the left and you can find their street name and house number. Imagine finding the same home today on Zillow or Trulia and seeing photos from the curb, and even the front parlor! How cool would that be? And if it's not too far away, maybe a weekend road trip would be worthwhile to snap a photo of the fancy entrance gates to the new housing addition that is going up in the middle of Great Grandpa's cow pasture :).
Every step we take now to deepen and anchor these stories will bring us and future generations closer together through time. That's a pretty cool thing to think about when you're getting tired of writing… or, when a song is stuck in your head…or you feel like none of it amounts to much…or when your own Estal starts Turkey hunting.
I always feel so tingly when a story is told and I hear someone whisper~
Maybe someone should write that down
ps…….Here's a link to an extra cool website that we have here in Indianapolis, hopefully you will be blessed enough to have something similar available for your most researched city or town. If you don't, maybe you should take a cue from this one and start your own! See it at http://historicindianapolis.com/


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Sustainability, energy efficiency, "Green" concepts, LEED building design are often touched on in commercial laundry design meetings and reviews, but how often do decision makers grant the approval to move forward with these ideas realizing the environmental impact if these ideas are not incorporated?
Fuel Energy and Water – Water is still required to wash; water is heated. Commercial laundry machinery designs have limitations to the amount of water they can save. Heat energy required varies directly with the amount of water. In machines that heat water on board, one of the most fundamentally inefficient means of heating water, live steam injection, is employed. Filtering 100% of the wastewater not carried forward to drying machinery and recycling that filtered water optimizes the gallons per pound used for production and captures the heat available in the wastewater directly minimizing the amount of live steam injection that is required to achieve washing temperatures.
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- 55,539,274 gallons recycled in 27 months
- Achieving a 79% recovery rate
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