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Battling stress is an ongoing journey that will probably never end for me–and very likely for a lot of people–but I'm always ecstatic when I can find something that helps me manage those pangs of anxiety.
Last week's habit challenge did just that.
This simple method for managing stress came to us from researchers at the University of Minnesota, who found that noting positive events and accomplishments at the end of each day and why those things make us feel good helps to reduce stress levels.
We decided to give the method a try, and we were pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to unwind a little each day simply by journaling. Here's what happened:
We Slept Better
Heidi Hanna, author of Stressaholic: 5 Steps to Transform Your Relationship with Stress, believes that incorporating last week's challenge into her bedtime rituals helped to shift her mind to a more positive state, which helped her get more quality sleep, and reduces stress.
"We have built in a habit of setting an alarm in the morning to wake up, but hardly anyone thinks about setting a reminder to start preparing for bed at night," Hanna explains. "Creating a bedtime prep-time routine that includes healthy brain habits like gratitude and listing accomplishments for the day can focus our mental energy on things that are positive, preparing the brain and body for a more restful night's sleep and a more productive day ahead."
Personally, I often fear that I haven't done enough during the day, and that sense of what I haven't done keeps me up at night.
This challenge didn't make me forget what I had to do the next day, but it reminded me that it's not the end of the world if I didn't get everything done, and that I had still accomplished a lot.
Leadership development consultant Laura Calandrella also suggested setting an alarm each night to remember to wind down. She sets hers for 8:50 p.m. and shuts down digital devices. "Sleep is the best way for me to reduce stress," she says.
We Got More Done
In journaling my accomplishments, I noticed the word, "finally" crop up a lot. Like, "Finally got through the stack of books sitting on my desk" or "Finally mailed my save-the-dates." I think having an endless list of to-dos can add unnecessary stress at times, and this challenge certainly helped alleviate some of that stress for me.
Senior Editor Anjali Mullany agrees, and hates when items on her to-do list get moved down the calendar in her diary, day after day after day.
"I think an unexpected benefit of this challenge was that it motivated me to spend a little extra time tackling those been-on-the-list-forever items. And that's awesome because I'll start next week with a shorter list."
In the mornings following writing down his accomplishments, Social Media Producer Robbie Jones used his commute time to come up with his to-do list for the day. "I didn't always complete everything, but it helped me organize my thoughts on how to take on the day," he says.
And when a project he was working on took a turn for the worse, he also journaled what I learned from it, which he says helped him think of a possible new solution.
"When you go through what your successes were during the day, you have a more positive outlook," he says. "I know that I generally hold onto my lack of accomplishments, but when you focus on the positive, you give yourself a break from putting yourself down. It's when you step away from problems for a bit that the solutions typically come to you."
We Appreciated What Was Meaningful To Us
An important component of this challenge was noting why the positive events led to good feelings. This helped me get a better sense of what things impact me that I might not have otherwise considered.
Noting happy events like, "Galo made me a delicious dinner," or "Caught up with a friend after work whom I hadn't seen in months," made me feel less isolated, which was really meaningful.
I think even when we're surrounded by an office full of people, it's so easy to feel isolated in our work. Acknowledging the why behind many of my good vibes highlighted that I am not as alone as I sometimes feel.
Mullany found meaning in completing projects for herself, like organizing and decorating her dressing area. ". . . It was so fun, and I'm going to enjoy it every morning and every night. Using it is already making my mornings more pleasurable." While some of the items on her list were just things she had to check off, like training sessions, others were things she enjoys doing, like editing stories.
"Overall I found this to be a good exercise," she says. "In general, I think journaling, even a little, is a good idea."
"I think accomplishment begets accomplishment in an upward spiral kind of way," Calandrella says. "So even those things that weren't as meaningful become so when they make room for the important accomplishments in your life. Also, we get better at pursuing the meaningful stuff when we start noticing what gives us a sense of accomplishment."
For the full discussion, check out the transcript from our live chat about this challenge.


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Following the success of Doctor Who Alien Attax, Topps is celebrating the 50th Anniversary by launching an Alien Attax Collector's Edition. The 50TH ANNIVERSARY collection introduces characters from the past and present, including Whisper men and The Great Intelligence. Collectors can indulge in past-times with the '50 Timeless Moments' cards which include first appearances and unforgettable scenes. This is a must-have collection for all Doctor Who fans!
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Carrigallen youth convicted of manslaughter
A Carrigallen youth was found guilty of the manslaughter of a pensioner whom he claimed sexually abused him, following a five-day trail at the Central Criminal Court that concluded last Friday.
Brendan McGovern (19), Carrigallen, Co Leitrim was found not guilty of the murder of John Golden (73), Nedd, Doogarry, Killeshandra, Co Cavan, but guilty of manslaughter and was remanded on bail until next October when it is expected that he will then be sentenced.
The incident occurred at Mr Golden's home in September 2010. He was found lying unconscious under a bed by a neighbour, a number of days after the assault and was subsequently transferred to hospital, where he died one month later.
During the trial, Mr McGovern admitted to beating and kicking the pensioner after he entered the man's home to confront him about the abuse. He said the pensioner presumed that he had arrived at the house "for sex", handed him a condom and took off his trousers. The Court heard that McGovern became "angry" and proceeded to "punch" the Golden before kicking and beating him to the ground.
The Court heard last Friday, that McGovern had difficulties thinking through the consequences of his actions because of "Borderline Intellectual Functioning". The Court was also told that the injured party sustained "severe injuries to his lower body".
McGovern claimed that the pensioner had sexually abused him as a boy and that when he went to his house that night to confront him he "lost control". "I kicked and beat him," the defendant told the Court after which gardaí indicated that they had found Mr Golden's blood on the teenager's shoe.
A clinical psychologist who provided direct evidence in the case said that McGovern was "a very anxious young man" who had difficulties with verbal communication, problem solving, attention and concentration. "He has Borderline Intellectual Functioning, the sufferers of which have difficulty thinking through their actions," she added.
Two other young men - who provided statements to the Court - described John Golden as "a bit queer" and said that, as children, he had invited them to his home on the pretence that they were going there to "look at cars". However, when they arrived inside the house, they claimed that Mr Golden instead showed them "pornography". "Mr Golden put his hand on my leg and asked me what did I think about that," one statement read.
The trial was told that Mr Golden had been the subject of a garda investigation in the 1990s when he admitted showing pornographic videos to young teenage boys.
McGovern was released on continuing bail and will return to the Court in October to be sentenced.


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We sometimes forget people were social before social media came along. To understand social media and the structure of social networks, we must think of relationships as independent of technology.
With that in mind, here's how to achieve 3 key marketing objectives, based on the way people actually use social media.
1- Drive Awareness
Driving awareness requires you to reach as many relevant users as possible. Users may have strong ties to only a handful of their connections, but social media has considerably increased the reach of individual users – people have 140 connections on average, up from about 100 a year ago.
Users may not always value purchasing advice from every single one of their connections, but if friends share content, people are most likely to see it. And if the content is appealing, users are most likely to click it. This applies especially to videos.
A great way to drive awareness is to create videos that people want to share. Sharing content on Facebook or Twitter does not always feel as instinctive as liking or commenting, so the video must be compelling.
The most relevant users to seed your videos are the ones who generate the most engagement in Facebook and Twitter. These are usually the long tail of every-day users, because they know their connections personally. This is what we focus on at the startup I founded, and so far the results have been impressive.
2- Generate Sales
Generating sales requires that you tap into a much different social network structure.
As Paul Adams, Global Brand Experience Manager at Facebook, points out, people talk to the same 5 – 10 people 80 percent of the time. People are tightly connected to five small groups, on average, with which they share a common interest or affinity.
Influence can be so strong between these few connections that it can actually generate sales. To generate sales in social media, create very exclusive offers rather than trying to reach the masses. This way, users are incentivized to share them with their most relevant and trusted connections. Doing so will maximize your sales.
3- Increase Loyalty
Increasing loyalty is another very valuable way to leverage social media.
Promote your Facebook page and Twitter account wherever you have access to your customers. Then, provide these customers with engaging content that will start a conversation between your customers, their friends and your brand.
Since the objective here is to start a conversation, this content should be more about your customers than about you. Check out the example below:
Getting your customers to engage with your content is crucial. It will deepen your relationship with them and increase their loyalty. It will also turn your customers into your best advocates and your most valuable assets in social media.
In short, social media can help you achieve key marketing objectives with unprecedented results. But you should not try to apply old-media strategies to social media. Instead, brands should see themselves as regular social media users, and provide valuable input to start conversations around their content. Ultimately, this will help you boost sales.
Olivier Lasry spent 3 years working in financial services at Ernst & Young, with clients mainly operating in the new tech / media industries. Passionate about the new technology industry and its disruptive forces, Olivier then created Wingsplay, the first viral video advertising network ever, which connects influential social media users with the best viral video advertisers.


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In 2000, graphic designer Róbert Sándor joined the Altamira Society, which unites wildlife artists, and a year later, in 2001 upon Róbert Muray's recommendation, he organized his first solo exhibition in Nagymaros with the title of 'The Wildlife of the Carpathian Basin'. During this period he participated in several group exhibitions together with the creators of the album 'In Private with Nature', and his drawings appeared in hunting magazines 'Nimród' and FeHoVa. After his last solo exhibition in 2003 he came forward again in 2013 with pictures depicting animals, which he introduced at his exhibition 'Wildlife' in Nagybörzsöny and Göd.
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Dr Carswell is interested in all neurological problems including headaches and dizziness, strokes and in particular memory problems. He is also a substantive consultant at West Middlesex Hospital, Charing Cross Hospital and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital where he performs general neurology and tertiary referral memory clinics. Dr Carswell prides himself on listening carefully to patients concerns and providing an accurate diagnosis so he can provide an individually tailored management plan in a friendly manner.
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Human Rights and the Equal Life Foundation • Desteni.org • See: The Equal Life Foundation Bill of Rights Living Income Guaranteed: The Proposal
Day 237: Realising and living my utmost potential (1)
I begin this walk through the principles of Life with a series of posts exploring the first principle:
Realising and living my utmost potential
Realising and living my utmost potential – to make way for such realization I have found that realizing how and in what ways I have accepted and allowed limitations into the who I am, where I have accepted who I am as limitation and protected and defended such limitation, through for example accepted self definitions and self judgements, where I have demonstrated to myself how it is that through time and through repetitions and loops of the same thoughts, I have already changed my physical self so as to become these limitations as who I am. The realisation of my responsibility in accepting and allowing such limitation supports the realization that I can therefore change myself deliberately so as to refute these limitations, so as to expand myself into living my utmost potential as part of the natural development process of a being in physical existence.
Considering the question of: Do you have any idea what it feels like to never be GOOD enough'? (see Practical Desteni) – it became clear to me that my responsibility in accepting and allowing such a general judgement and definition of the totality of my being is one and equal to accepting and allowing who I am as a definition of and as a single dimension of the mind, like an imposition of energy over and above the field of physical organic substance where the location of me in the physical of all is then subjugated and controlled into separation from myself into and as a substance of only energy.
How does that feel? How does it feel to have defined all beings within this single sentence into a race of inequality as superior and inferior by nature, and within this to have accepted and allowed a superiority in believing in my own authority to define the world with my mind?
The reaction that comes up within me is of absolute regret – on the level of What the F*** have I done? And – seeing this – I realise that I must utilize and learn from this regret to never again allow this of myself, and to find the instances where I have defined myself thus, and then to realign them, seeing how I have diminished myself as I have diminished all, that I have lived these changes into myself and into the world, that in seeing and realising my power to change, I can therefore turn it round and use this power to support myself and to support all as myself, in consideration of what is best for me as what is best for all.
Continuing next post…
Here are the instructions to the process of accessing our life-force, our beingness, our physical bodies and walking through the mind and consciousness.
EQAFE: 'The Crucifixion of Jesus', has been a great support to me because hear within these interviews, presented through the Portal, the actual teachings of Jesus, rather than the ones that were to be, after his death, tweaked and twisted into the four approved versions of his life as the Gospels. How the political message of Equality and the reality of Equality and Oneness were skewed into a religious mantra so as to suit the interests of the system.
This series is for a serious student that cares about LIFE and endeavour to understand how creation functions in fact and in specific detail.
The FREE DIP LITE Course available to All – simply sign up and start- http://lite.desteniiprocess.com/ This is a powerful free introduction to real self-exploration, and self realisation using the Desteni tools, with online support. This really is an opportunity of a life time.


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In this podcast, I am talking about what you can do to make sure you are compliant when it comes to your online store and privacy.
I had the chance to chat with Rian Kinney, eCommerce and privacy attorney, author and speaker as we looked at the bigger picture of privacy as it applies to our online stores. Although this is a broad topic, she shared some nuggets of wisdom to help anyone who is running an online store. I asked her:
- How much can we rely on the privacy updates that came with WordPress 4.9?
- Can the do-it-yourselfer handle it themselves?
- What are two of the most overlooked areas of privacy?
- How do you maintain your privacy policy?
- How can developers protect themselves from issues involving client-built sites?
- What else would you like to add to conversation about privacy?
We started out with the privacy options and tools that came out with WordPress 4.9. Although they are a decent start, there is much work to be done for online store owners to be in complete compliance with the GDPR and other privacy laws. From there, I wanted to know if it is realistic for DIY'ers to do this themselves. There is a lot of advice out there and much of it is misinformation. Although there are many things one can do themselves, to make sure you are in complete compliance, you likely will need some help.
I asked Rian what she sees as two of the biggest overlooked pieces in the privacy puzzle. And as with all things WordPress, there is maintenance. With changes in the law, changes in your site, etc., Rian gives some good tips on how to keep your privacy policy in good working order.
For the developers listening in, we talked a bit about how you can protect yourself from any issues that may come up down the road regarding the site and the store owner's compliance.
I ended it with her tip about how marketing plays into the whole privacy issue.
You can learn more about Rian on her website, kinneyfirm.com or follow her over on Twitter (@TheKinneyFirm )


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A neuropsychological evaluation can help address any number of concerns that you may have for your child or yourself. Here is a list of common concerns that our comprehensive evaluations can identify and address (click on the links to read more):
Learning Challenges and Disorders
Attention and Executive Functioning
Anxiety/Emotional Regulation
Social Challenges & Autism Spectrum Disorders
Learning Challenges and Disorders
Learning challenges and disorders refer to any number of difficulties that a child or adolescent may have in academic settings, including trouble with reading, writing, math, organization, and attention. As a result of learning challenges, some children, although intelligent, are unable or barely able to meet the demands of a core curriculum despite rigorous effort. For other children, differences in the way they learn can make the process of learning slow and immensely difficult. These difficulties in mastering material and learning at the pace of one's peers can be incredibly frustrating for both students and parents, and it can have long-term effects on a child's emotional well-being and self-esteem.
A major goal of our neuropsychological evaluations is to identify and address any learning difficulties. Our assessments help to clarify the specific and distinctive learning challenges and strengths of an individual. Through a detailed assessment and individualized report, we are able to develop a comprehensive treatment plan for our clients' specific learning difficulties. This allows students who struggle in academic settings to overcome their challenges, and it provides them with strategies for academic success.
Attention and Executive Functioning
Through our comprehensive neuropsychological assessments, we are able to identify and address difficulties in attention and executive function. Executive function refers to a broad set of skills that include flexibility, working memory, planning and monitoring progress towards goals, organizational skills, and self-monitoring/self-regulation. Problems with executive function may lead to difficulties in impulse control, practical problem-solving, establishing goals and following through, organizing materials and thoughts, and short-term memory. These skills are extremely important in academic and work-related settings, as well as day-to-day life.
Difficulties in executive functioning are often linked to attention-related problems, such as ADHD/ADD and impulsivity. Symptoms of attention-related challenges include constant fidgeting, excessive talking, feelings of inner restlessness, a tendency to multitask rather than focus on one activity, and possible trouble with regulating emotions (resulting in temper tantrums and outbursts). Other symptoms of attention-related problems are less easily recognized; some children and adults with attention challenges may daydream quietly or have a tendency to "space out" and miss things.
Many children and adults have problems with attention and executive function, and these difficulties can prevent individuals from reaching their full potential. Our comprehensive neuropsychological assessments identify attention- and executive function-related challenges, and we develop a detailed treatment plan (including recommendations for medication management, daily routine, and strategies for academic and vocational success) on an individualized basis.
Anxiety and Emotional Regulation
Emotional regulation refers to the modulation of emotions—particularly negative ones—in response to experiences. Many children and adults experience some form of emotional dysregulation, in which emotional responses are not modulated properly. This can lead to a variety of emotional challenges, the most common of which is anxiety.
Everyone experiences some level of anxiety in day-to-day life, but some people struggle with high levels of chronic and/or crippling anxiety or fear. This anxiety and stress may interfere with behavioral/social, academic, or work-related function, including the individual's ability to get things done and think clearly. Some people are naturally more sensitive than others, and they have a tendency to feel overwhelmed. In some children, this sensitivity may manifest through behavioral problems; sensitive and anxious children often throw temper tantrums or lash out when they feel overwhelmed. Other children may become withdrawn or disengaged. Adults who are sensitive to feeling anxious may be constantly stressed or worried, experience overwhelming fear and helplessness, or find it difficult to relax. Most importantly, high levels of anxiety and stress compromise an individual's quality of life.
Our inclusive and unique neuropsychological evaluations identify difficulties with emotional regulation, including problems with anxiety, stress, depression, and social fears. We are able to clarify the roots of an individual's sensitivities, and in our detailed and individualized report, we include recommendations for management and treatment.
CAAT emphasizes comprehensive care across a lifetime, and so we also offer individual, group, family, and couples therapy to address specific symptoms and challenges that arise from emotional dysregulation. Click HERE for more information regarding therapy options.
Our evaluations help to identify and address the unique needs of clients who are, or are suspected of being, affected by problems related to birth prematurity, genetic disorders, seizures, and brain trauma.
Medical conditions such as genetic disorders, seizures, and brain trauma in individuals over 5 years old are addressed through our inclusive and detailed neuropsychological assessments. These medical complications can lead to a range of social, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive challenges, and it is CAAT's goal to help clarify and manage these challenges through ongoing evaluation and support. With our comprehensive assessments, we are able to identify weaknesses in an individual's neuropsychological profile that may be related to medical or neurological problems. In our detailed and individualized reports, we offer recommendations and personalized treatment plans for managing these challenges. We also provide ongoing follow-ups and monitoring after evaluation to track changes and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
Concerns about a young child's development after a premature birth or due to other medical/neurological conditions are most often addressed through our comprehensive developmental evaluations. These evaluations can identify changes or ongoing difficulty in a child's behavioral regulation and social, emotional, motor, and language development due to a medical/neurological condition. If you have concerns about your young child's development, please click HERE.


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And Micah. Don't even get me started. Boy, God must have some major lessons to teach me through you. A lot of kids your age want to do everything by themselves. But not you. Nooooo, I must be the one to wash your hands, to take you potty, to pull up your underwear for you AND to pull up your pants. You want an easy life of no effort yourself. And when I try to make you do it yourself, WWIII breaks out in this house. Everything I ask you to do turns into a fight. I swear I am raising a teenager already. I'm thinking of writing my own book on the Strong-Willed Child, although it would have no solutions in it yet, because I have no idea what to do.
It's a good thing you two are so stinkin' cute that I just can't help but love you new each morning. And that with your gigantic mood swings, at least there are some sweet kisses in there and some great big bear hugs. And after the big screaming episodes, you still just want to be held and cuddled by your mommy. Mamma loves you more than words can express. But seriously.


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Flooding in Queensland Brings Salty Lake Eyre Back to Life – April 16th, 2009
Lake Eyre, on the border of South Australia at 15 meters below sea level, is famous for being the saltiest lake in the country. However, it could also be considered the driest, filling up only about once per century.
The Lake Eyre Basin covers one sixth of the continent and holds some of the rarest, least exploited ecosystems on the planet.
However, the lake usually appears to be nothing more than a large salt flat, as it has only filled up with water three times in the last 160 years. The last time was in the year 2000, when waters reached half-way up the basin.
Due to the incredible amount of rainwater flowing down from Queensland, which has been suffering from flooding in recent months, Lake Eyre has come back to life. In the main image, three rivers in Queensland's Channel Country area visible, from left to right: Eyre Creek, Diamantina River and Cooper Creek. (The second close-up image focuses on the former two).
Lake Eyre, taking on a green hue from plant life, is visible at the bottom left and in the first close-up. (Click here for images of Lake Eyre when dry). This year, water levels are expected to fill up to 80% of Lake Eyre's basin.
Usually inhospitable to wildlife due to its dryness, since March Lake Eyre has become an oasis, once again home to fish, and attracting hundreds of species of birds and mammals, reports the South Australia Tourist Commission. This phenomenon should last for two or three months, until the hot, dry season once again turns the lake into a vast area of salt flats.


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De Gruyter ramps up communications Eric Merkel-Sobotta joins as Director Communications
September 29, 2016
De Gruyter, one of the world's leading academic publishers, is establishing a global communications function in order to improve communications with researchers, librarians and business partners and to expand and increase employee communications. Eric Merkel-Sobotta joins De Gruyter on 1 October 2016 as Director, Communications and will lead the efforts in this area.
De Gruyter, with over 260 years of publishing experience, combines traditional publishing values of editorial excellence with contemporary expertise in digital publishing, open access business models and a focus on the needs of researchers in a fast-moving academic environment.
Merkel-Sobotta's appointment is within the context of the company's demanding strategy to increase the awareness among researchers and librarians across the globe of the high-quality publishing and distribution options that De Gruyter offers.
"Our ambitious plans, both in terms of expanding our portfolio and in becoming the publisher of choice for researchers in social sciences, humanities, science and technology and medicine require increased, professional communications globally and internally. In Eric Merkel-Sobotta, we have found someone with both the experience to handle the challenge as well as someone with a practical, but creative approach. All of us at De Gruyter are looking forward to working with him," said Carsten Buhr, Managing Director of De Gruyter.
"I'm eager to contribute to achieving De Gruyter's goal of becoming the partner of choice in its areas of expertise, and am pleased to have found professional and dedicated colleagues who share my enthusiasm for excellence in academic communications," Merkel-Sobotta added.
Merkel-Sobotta joins De Gruyter from Springer Science+Business Media (now Springer Nature), where he was responsible for global communications, policy and external relations for over ten years.


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Just install the product in the product manager, upload a few files, configure the system and you are done. (Estimated time: 5-10 minutes)
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It is completely invisible to humans who are registering that this process is taking place. Bots are stopped dead in their tracks.
If a spammer is able to sneak past the first line of defense, and manages to post, then there are secondary, tertiary, and, uh...4th level protections too!
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Auto Moderation lets you:
Spammers that make it past the StopForumSpam and Auto-Moderation will be checked against the Akismet service. If they manage to make a post, and then are found on Akismet, they can be auto-moderated.
The Akismet settings let you:
Should you decide to enable this option, you can create a new usergroup and then tell Spam-O-Matic about it. Once SOM knows about this usergroup, and once enabled, all new users will be part of the Newbies group. The idea here is that you make a Newbies group that has limited forum permissions. For example, no signatures, no BB code, no images, and etc. This group is created completely in the vB admincp. Spam-O-Matic simply makes it the graduation process to the normal Registered Users group, automatic.
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The spammer's details can be sent to the Stop Forum Spam and Akismet databases automatically, preventing them from registering or posting on other forums. When other forums do the same, the protection is reciprocated.
Simply moderate a post and choose the option to "Delete Posts As Spam..." an then choose the option to "Ban User." Banning the user sends their details to either Akismet, StopForumSpam, (or both) depending on how you set it up.
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API Keys are not required for this system to stop spammers on your forums. But you should obtain them so that your forum can contribute to the real-time block lists.
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well i was getting about 8 bots a day joining with it on now its off and i have 36 already and we are only 9 hrs into the day. but when i had it on it was letting them put links into there sigs even tho I had it set not to let them.
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Specialized's Rockhopper 29er opens up a whole new world of mountain biking adventure. Its light, agile A1 butted-aluminum frame teams up with a terrain-smoothing Suntour suspension fork and big 29-inch wheels to sail over tricky terrain and keep you pedaling strong. The fun continues with trail-ready components like a 24-speed Shimano drivetrain, powerful Shimano mechanical discs and grippy Specialized tires. You also get Specialized's ergonomic Body Geometry grips and saddle for long-ride comfort on all your adventures.


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Sir Elton John has announced for the third time that he is giving up the music business.
He repeatedly told fans at a festival in France of his desire to quit and spend more time with his sons.
The Rocket Man, 67, has twice said he wanted to retire – first in 1977 and again in 2010 when he said he was "too old to be a pop star". In 2012 he said he wanted to be around to take Zachary, now three, to school and pick him up.
Sir Elton and spouse David Furnish, 51, also have an 18-month-old, Elijah.
Later a spokesman for the superstar, who has 40 more shows lined up this year in America and Europe, said: "Elton was only joking."


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Foresight Imaging makes the highest accuracy frame grabbers. Period. There are several reasons for this. First, we have the best pixel jitter specification in the industry (±0.5 ns). This ensures that you are sampling each pixel where it should be sampled. Every time. Every line. Second, we have an excellent signal-to-noise ratio: 59 dB. This provides you with the confidence that noise will not corrupt your image measurements. Third, we employ superior analog design. Among other things, this ensures a fast settling time (even at high pixel rates) which results in true pixel value readings during extreme transitions from black to white. Other frame grabbers can introduce incorrect gray level values because they cannot settle quickly enough. And since most image measurements involve finding an edge characterized by a sharp change in gray level, this level of precision is essential in attaining accurate measurements. Fourth, we use 10 bit A/D converters on our AccuStream product family frame grabbers for additional precision. Lastly, our engineers have been designing frame grabbers for 12 years and have the experience necessary to put this all together to produce the highest accuracy frame grabber available. If your imaging application involves any type of measurement or diagnosis, you owe it to your company and your customers to obtain the highest accuracy possible. Only Foresight Imaging frame grabbers deliver this accuracy.
Figure 1 - Foresight Imaging Frame Grabber Image
Figure 2 - Foresight Imaging Frame Grabber Histogram
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Figure 4 - Other Frame Grabber Histogram
The Image Accuracy Test. At Foresight Imaging, we are constantly testing our frame grabbers (as well as those of other manufacturers) for image accuracy. One of the most difficult tests of a frame grabber's accuracy is to input the following pattern: a one-pixel wide black vertical line followed by a one pixel wide white vertical line repeated all the way across the image. On some pattern generators, this is known as the Grill_11 pattern. It is also commonly referred to as a "one pixel on - one pixel off pattern." Above are examples of the images (zoomed to show detail) actually acquired from the Grill_11 input pattern by a Foresight Imaging frame grabber and another popular frame grabber. From the corresponding histograms, you can see that the Foresight Imaging frame grabber acquired a pristine image with sharp histogram peaks at both black and white. The other frame grabber failed miserably with significant phase and settling time problems. A useful measurement could never be obtained from a frame grabber with this level of accuracy. The image was not even visually useful until the pattern lasted for at least three pixels, but still showed phase and settling time problems in the histogram data resulting in significant measurement errors.
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The latest SACD release from the Rolling Stones catalog arrived today in record stores. It is a track «maxi-single» that features 7 different 5.1 SACD Surround Sound mixes of the Stones classic song «Sympathy for the Devil». In addition to the new release of Sympathy for the Devil on Surround Sound SACD, I also chatted with the folks at ABKCO Records about reports of a U.K. release of the Stones Remastered Series discs on regular Stereo CD as well as Hybrid Stereo SACD.
Packaging and Music Cash
The new Stones maxi-single is called Sympathy for the Devil Remix (ABKCO Records 18771-9666-2). It is a single inventory, Hybrid Layer Surround Sound CD disc that comes in a standard CD jewel case and features a Rolling Stones Remastered Sticker on the upper right hand corner of the package. The front cover features the maxi-single title information and the Stones' Lips graphic in a holograph that changes appearance as the jewel box is tilted. According to ABKCO, the cover graphic is «a unique animated lenticular version of the band's iconic lips and tongue logo, outlined in fire».
Inside the jewel box, the buyer will find a «Music Cash» $3.00 off coupon which is redeemable with the purchase of any of the 22 Rolling Stones Remastered Hybrid Stereo SACDs that were released last year. The coupon notes that it is only valid in the U.S. from September 16th through December 31st. On the back of the coupon (which looks like a check), there is a list of 75 record retailers which are honoring the coupon.
Track Layout and Surround Sound Mixes
The Sympathy for the Devil Remix disc features radio and full length remixes of Sympathy of the Devil by The Neptunes, Fatboy Slim and Full Phatt as well as 5.1 Surround Remix of the original version of the song. The track layout of the disc is as follows:
The Neptunes
1. Radio Remix (4:04)
2. Full Length Remix (5:54)
Fatboy Slim
3. Radio Remix (4:14)
4. Full Length Remix (8:22)
Full Phatt
5. Radio Remix (3:41)
6. Full Length Remix (5:30)
The Rolling Stones
7. Original Recording (6:16)
Listening to the disc in surround, all 7 versions of the sound make good use of the surround sound field with Mick Jagger's vocals taking center stage and the four primary channels being effectively used by the band's instruments and the additional instrumentations in the remixes. The disc certainly makes the case for more of the Stones catalog to be considered for Surround Sound SACD in the future. Stones fans will find it an enjoyable addition to their collection.
The disc credits note that ABKCO's Jody Klein was the Remixing Coordinator and «Jelly Bean» Benitez served as Remixing Supervisor. The Analog to DSD Digital transfers were done by Teri Landi and the disc mastering for the SACD was handled by Bob Ludwig at Gateway Mastering except for one track that was mastered by Herb Powers.
The remix disc is a Surround Sound SACD that features 5.1 SACD Surround, SACD Stereo and CD Stereo versions of the music on the disc. It is playable on SACD, CD and SACD compatible DVD Video players.
The Sympathy for the Devil Remix maxi-single by the Rolling Stones is available at a variety of stores including Best Buy, Circuit City and Tower Records for $4.99 this week (the disc's list price is $6.99). It is also available from several web sites that sell SACD discs including Elusive Disc and Music Direct.
The Rolling Stones Remastered Series on Hybrid SACD and CD Audio in the U.K. ?
There have been recent reports on the Internet that U.K. record stores are now carrying copies of the 22 Rolling Stones Remastered Series discs in both Hybrid SACD and conventional CD Audio discs rather than Hybrid SACD only. I asked ABKCO Records about these reports.
According to ABKCO Records spokesman Bob Merlis «The record buyer in the U.K. encountered discs that were manufactured last year that are not in current production. Originally, ABKCO had hoped to make the simultaneous worldwide release of 22 titles but, alas, worldwide Hybrid SACD production capacity was overtaxed and the decision was made to do a limited one-time, non-SACD run for a few markets where it was apparent there would be huge gaps in order filling. Throughout Europe, all of the Stones titles in the series are now available as dual layer Hybrid SACD discs so what was observed here was, if not an anomaly, an anachronism. I can assure you that ABKCO's support for the SACD format is wholehearted and unwavering. I hope that explains the situation to your satisfaction (pun intended).»
So it turns out that the story on the Internet is true and a bit more interesting than originally thought. The conventional CD Audio copies of the Rolling Stones Remastered Series discs appear to be a limited time pressing which now enter the category of collectables.
Sympathy for the Devil Remix by the Rolling Stones (ABKCO Records 18771-9666-2)


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Bariatric Walking Aids Market 2016-2026 Shares, Trend and Growth Report
Beriatrics is the branch of medicine that deals with the causes, prevention and treatment of obesity. Obesity has become one the major health scares in the recent times.
Valley Cottage, NY -- (SBWire) -- 08/09/2018 --Beriatrics is the branch of medicine that deals with the causes, prevention and treatment of obesity. Obesity has become one the major health scares in the recent times. One of the main problems that obese people face is an increased effort required for walking and mobility and maintaining their general lifestyle independence. Due to this, a large number of people are opting to use the bariatric walking aids. Bariatric equipment and supplies are meant for obese individuals. The major characteristics of bariatric walking aids are that they are designed to be stronger, sturdy and larger in size. Bariatric walking aids have increased weight capacities, heavy duty supports and are wider in width so that obese individuals can fit in. The equipment is defined as bariatric if it has a 300-900 pound limit, even though there is no width or weight limit specified for bariatric equipment.
Looking from another perspective, due to a rise in obese patients, the popularity of bariatric surgery is increasing day by day. Hence, bariatric walking aids market is exhibiting sustained growth and this trend is going to continue in the coming decade. The type of bariatric equipment that is in demand include wheelchairs- both manual and electric, mobility scooters, road scooters, canes, folding canes, offset canes, quad canes, axillary and elbow crutches, forearm crutches, knee walkers and rollators.
A sample of this report is available upon request @ https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/reports/sample/rep-gb-2153
Bariatric Walking Aids Market: Drivers
As the geriatric population of the world is increasing, there is a rise in the incidences of osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis. Also, proactive government interventions in the healthcare sector, rise in income, technological advancement and a growing obese population across the globe are the main drivers of the bariatric walking aids market. Bariatric walking aids are mainly used by obese individuals and use of such type of equipment is increasing in this segment of the population. On the other hand, there has been a significant increase in the healthcare budgets of United States, China and India and this is also a major driving factor of the bariatric walking aids market.
Also, the rapid technological advancements coupled with an intensive research and development effort in the field of mobility aids and transportation equipment has also invigorated the bariatric walking aids market. The rise of per capita income in the emerging economies of India and China has also increased the demand of bariatric walking aids. All these factors are going to boost the bariatric walking aids market in the coming decade.
Bariatric Walking Aids Market: Restraints
One of the main restraint affecting the global bariatric walking aids market is the high product pricing due to which people are not able to afford such costly equipment, especially in the developing countries. In addition, a low acceptance level due to social stigma is also hampering the growth of the personal mobility devices market.
Bariatric Walking Aids Market: Key Regions
Currently, North America is the largest and most lucrative market for personal mobility devices. The rising geriatric and obese population in this region is fuelling the growth in the bariatric walking aids market. Europe is the second largest market for personal mobility devices. However, due to the economic crisis in the European Union and shrinking healthcare budgets may hamper the growth of bariatric walking aids market in Europe. In Asia, countries like India, China and South Korea are expected to become lucrative bariatric walking aids markets. The reason of this is the rising economic prosperity in these countries coupled with an increase in the healthcare budgets along with an increase in the obese population.
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Bariatric Walking Aids Market: Key Market Players
Major players in the bariatric walking aids market are Invacare Corporation, Pride Mobility Products Corporation, Stryker Corporation, Amigo Mobility International Inc., Patterson Medical Holdings Inc., Argo Medical, Drive Medical and Hill-Rom Holdings Inc.
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Let me just start by saying Wow! These past few months have really flown by. I never realized being out of school would mean my life would skip by in a flash. I'm trying to find ways to slow down and smell any roses or flowers I find. The holidays just make things even more hectic!
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Gloria McDaniel-Hall
Assistant Professor
Educational Leadership Program
Programs/Classes Taught:
Master of Education in Administration and Supervisor
EDL 520 Leading Diverse Schools
EDL 521 Building School and Community Partnerships
EDL 522 Leading Student-Centered Schools
EDL 524 Negotiating and Resolving Conflict in Educational Communities
EDL 525 Decision Making for Educational Systems and Organizations
EDL 526 Realizing Vision Through Technical, Human and Financial Resources
EDL 527 Guaranteeing a Differentiated and Coherent Curriculum
EDL 598 Internships in Administration and Supervision
Areas of Expertise:
Urban Education
New Teacher Induction and Mentoring
School, Family and Community Partnerships
Coaching and Leadership Development
Dr. Gloria McDaniel-Hall serves as assistant professor at National Louis University in the Educational Leadership Program. She also serves as a Director of School Quality with National Heritage Academies Charter Schools. In this role, she oversees operations at elementary charter schools in southern Ohio. She also served as a Director of School Leadership with AUSL in Chicago during the 2013-15 school years. Her career in education has allowed her to experience many facets of leadership including serving as a school principal - leading academic and quality programs and initiatives.
Gloria has extensive experience as an elementary teacher, school administrator and district-level administrator. The majority of her experiences have been within urban schools and districts. She has taught virtually all elementary grades and subjects as well as high school and college-level courses. She began her teaching career with Chicago Public Schools and then began teaching within charter schools in Chicago in 1997. In Chicago, she worked within the Chicago International Charter School system of schools as a teacher, math department chair, school principal and Director of Academic Programs.
Doctor of Education
Educational Leadership
Concordia University River Forest
Master of Education
Educational Leadership
Concordia University River Forest
Master of Business Administration
Human Resources and Marketing
University of Illinois, Chicago
Bachelor of Arts
Elementary Education
Reading Instruction
University of Illinois, Chicago
Research and Interests:
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New Teacher Induction and Mentoring
Reduction of Summer Learning Loss
Coaching of School Leaders
Literacy Instruction
Strengthening Our Core: Instructional Shifts for the CCSS
Chicago, IL: Aug 2013
Becoming an Intermediate + Reading Teacher: Using the Teacher Observation Protocol
Cleveland, Ohio: Oct 2011
Conquering Urban Education Part 1 - Preparing New Staff
Detroit, MI, Regent Park Scholars: Aug 2011
Conquering Urban Education (2-day seminar)
Grand Rapids, MI, National Heritage Academies - NHA University: Jul 2011
Publication: Sustaining Summer Learning, Volume 6, Issue 18 ASCD Briefs
Learning and Character Development Share a Summer Home: Nov 2010
Middle School At-Risk Best Practices
Grand Rapids, MI, National Heritage Academies - New Teacher Orientation: Aug 2010
Summer Learning: Thinking out of the Box
San Antonio, TX, ASCD National Conference: Mar 2010
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Stacy Stanton (Crawford) was one of the most accomplished athletes at Comstock High School. Stacy earned 4 varsity letters in basketball, volleyball and softball and one varsity letter in track for a remarkable 13 varsity letters for her prep career. She was not only a great individual performer but elevated the play of her teammates to assist in winning 10 Wolverine Conference, 9 District, 5 Regional and 3 State Championships. Stacy was an outstanding competitor with an intense desire to excel and to make every showing her best showing. To compete at a high level requires a lot of work and Stacy was more than willing to put in the hard hours outside of the season so she could be the type of competitor she demanded of herself. Because of her competitiveness and her extraordinary athletic talents the "never met a shot I didn't like" attitude was exactly the outlook a coach wanted her to possess. Stacy was also a member of National Honor Society and recipient of the B'nai B'rith Female Scholar Athlete of the Year. Stacey is married to Chris Crawford and has a daughter named Sophie.Written by Jim Kordupel
Comstock High School- 13 Varsity letters in Basketball, Volleyball, Softball and Track
4 Varsity Letters – Basketball
1990 1st Team All Sate Basketball
MHSAA State Semi Finalists - 1990
MHSAA District Champions – 1987, 88 & 89
Wolverine Conference Champions – 1987, 88, & 89
Michigan High School All Star Team
1990 Fabulous 50 – 50 Best Senior High School Players in the USA
CHS Points in a Career Record – 1,616
CHS Points in a Season Record – 669 (25.1 avg.)
CHS Points in a Game Record – 41
4 Varsity Letters - Volleball
1991 – 2nd Team All State Volleyball1990 – 3rd Team All State Volleyball
MHSAA State Champions – 1989, 90 & 91MHSAA District Champions – 1988
Wolverine Conference Champions – 1988, 89, 90 & 91
Junior Olympic All AmericanMichigan High School All Star Team
4 Varsity Letters - Softball
MHSAA District Champions – 1991Wolverine Conference Champions – 1988, 89 & 90
Indiana State University– NCAA Division I
4 Yr. Varsity Letter Winner & 4 Year Starter – Volleyball
Missouri Valley All Conference Jr. & Sr. Year
Nominated Top 4 Freshman in the Missouri Valley Conference
1994 Olympic Volleyball Tryout
Digs Record – Game – 34, Season – 432 & Career – 1091
Kills Record – Career – 1,046
First Sycamore in history - 1,000+ career kills and 1,000+ career digs
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I find it fascinating that the central question to being single is focused on the genital expression of love, and lack there of—celibacy. Celibacy is neither the object nor theme of my singleness—though love is.
To make a decision to be celibate implies sex is something to be surrendered, a giving up to God. I don't think that offering God a chaste life is always the same as choosing celibacy. A person could desire to express love sexually, and consciously decide to be chaste and not act on the impulse, as in NFP or waiting for sacramental marriage. To choose celibacy is a decision to stop seeking the expression of love genitally and to turn exclusively toward expressing love spiritually.
Lisa Hendy, in her post on Conscious Celibacy asked about the single person and love.
I am looking at the concept of saying, "Yes" to love in our lives. I want to include all kinds of love, including the choice a single, celibate person makes to express love in his or her life…when I look at their lifestyles from the outside, it seems to me that they are people who are living lives filled to the brim with love…are in a better position to serve those around them in their communities…are free of familial encumbrances…have solid friendships and a passion for making the world…a better place.
That's a lot of assumptions to make. There are a lot of blessings in being single and considerable challenges, especially when not consecrated to a religious life.
There are others who, like me, are "orphaned" in the world—either by choice or circumstances we do not have parents, siblings, spouses, children, or relatives in our lives. We are, as Lisa said, free of familial encumbrances. This perceived freedom carries the weigh of aloneness, and if not careful, can mutate into isolation.
Celebrations remind the single person of their unique status in the world. Often with joy we embrace the love of being included in your family's doings, and privately we may know a sorrowful longing. We are aware of the value of family on a level those in one may not. I feel grieved when I hear hostility between family members. It hurts the Christ in you and in them, and it breaks down learning the lessons of familial love.
There are many ways to express love. Developing them is often stunted, as Katrina Fernandez writes in her blog, by the defining element of sex. The growth of spiritual love, whether we are single or married, is the same. Families, or close friendships, lead us to change Me to We. In expressing love it's not "what can I get out of it" but "what can I do to let you feel it." That last part is what keeps aloneness from becoming isolation; it is the unencumbered love of God beyond one's self that keeps us connected.
Having a love of God we all desire to share that love and be of service; its part of the sweetness of the Fruits of the Spirit. To say a single person is in a better position to be of service is presumptuous and unfair—especially if they are a single-parent. But saying yes to love that is not genitally focused is liberating.
I'm not sure how to end this blog. The whole of this topic needs weeks and months of patient prayer to allow the single bloom to open. My saying yes to love, means being open to and accepting of whatever God wills in my life. The lack of family and close friends, the loss of employment, and progressing disability limiting my community service has opened my life in ways I could not have imagined. I am free to pray, to listen, to write, and to know that all is gift. My life indeed brims with love that is spiritual, emotional, and physical and has no need to be sexually expressed.
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My Personal Aspirations for 2011
For 2011, I've decided to list down my aspirations for the year.
You might think that they're "resolutions" but they're not. Resolutions are decisions to do or not to do something, while aspirations are hopes of achieving something. And yes, I have my hopes for this year.
Therefore in 2011, I aspire to…
1) Exercise frequently and keep my body in shape.
I am fat. No doubt about it and I require more workouts. While many resort to hitting the gym, I personally prefer to do self-exercise – for instance, swimming.
And hopefully, get an awesome body like…
But wait, if I want nice abs – must go to gym right? Damn…
Personal prediction: Fit body – highly achievable. Fit body with awesome abs – maybe not. :/
2) Continue my passion in playing music.
Ever since I graduated, I rarely play my Saxophone. It has been left to collect dust for quite some time, but I believe there are opportunities to come in Klang Valley.
Personal prediction: Attended an audition recently, seems promising.
3) Get an iPhone. Preferably the one coming out this year, be it iPhone 4G or iPhone 5.
An iPhone is my all-time top target. Despite that, I haven't own one because it's unnecessary. But I still want it because Steve Job said…
Personal prediction: Unlikely unless it's sponsored. Heh. :P
4) Upgrade my DSLR to Canon EOS 550D. Or similar new release that are within my budget.
Photography is, so far, just a hobby. I've never intend to take it to the next level. Furthermore, I seldom use my camera to the fullest.
Personal prediction: We'll see along the way.
5) Buy my first property.
Fat hopes but it can be a good investment and it'd be nice to have my own home. A condo would be fine.
Personal prediction: If got strategic and well-managed condos within my budget, I'll consider. But can't put too much hopes on this.
6) Travel to at least 2 places within Malaysia and 1 other country.
Well, places in Malaysia don't mean Ipoh or Penang lah. I was thinking maybe Sarawak and Sabah?
Perhaps exotic places where I can experience more of Malaysia.
Personal prediction: Most likely to be achieved.
7) Keep blogging actively.
Blogging is, like photography, a hobby to me. I write because I like to share my experiences and thoughts. But will the inspiration and motivation keep coming? I hope so.
Personal prediction: kenwooi.com to survive for another year.
Okay, by looking through the 7 aspirations, most of them involve money. I hope I don't go "bankrupt" at the end of 2011, or else I'll end up sleeping on the roadside…
Touch wood!
Anyway, a tiny analysis shows that I'm only confident in 3 out of 7 points – which also mean 57% of my aspirations might not be fulfilled. Oh oh…
But as least this entry makes point 7 more achievable right? Stay tuned! :)


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Posted on | May 10, 2019 | 1 Comment
I thought it might be fitting to post a little blog update for you… It's Mother's Day this weekend! Having my daughter nearly two years ago has been my greatest joy- but music is a close second. My band and I have been playing together for over a decade and we are so grateful that you still come out and support us. We are also grateful for all those bitchin' moves you bring to the dance floor!!
And lastly- I am especially grateful that you nominated me for Encore's Best Female artist this year! I love what I do and I love that you love it too.
Thank you! To everyone at Encore Magazine and everyone that took time out to vote!
See you soon!
Upcoming Events for Summer 2018!
Posted on | July 24, 2018 | No Comments
Who knew having a baby would make playing shows so hard?! (Everyone knew. Literally everyone.) I have come out of the trenches of new-mom-life and carved out time to play a few shows that I'm really excited about! Won't you join me?!
First up:
We love playing The Summer Concert Series at Airlie! I have a habit of hopping off the stage to dance with children– and this year I might hop off the stage to dance with my own little girl!
The 2018 Wilmington Fur Ball on August 25th
We have played this event multiple times in the past- it's a cause that's near and dear to my heart. Come out and celebrate the amazing work this organization is doing for shelter animals! My rescue beagle, Wilbur, will thank you!
Palm Room Bar in Wrightsville Beach on August 31st
One of my favorite venues on a long weekend. Bring it!
There you have it! I hope you'll come party with us this summer! See you soon!
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Big Changes 2.0
Posted on | May 3, 2016 | No Comments
Hey everybody,
The last time I updated this blog was to tell you that I would be joining the cast of The Carolina Opry!
The last two and a half years have been amazing. I've learned a lot, challenged myself and met some of the most amazing people that walk this earth.
I wanted to let you know that my last show with The Opry will be May 14th.
This wasn't an easy decision to make and I'm grateful for all of your love and support! Mostly, I'd like to thank my Opry family for inspiring me daily. Calvin Gilmore has an incredibly talented cast and I will miss every single one of you more than I could ever say.
If you haven't seen the show, you have a couple more weeks– I highly recommend it! And if you'd like to see the band this year, check the calendar. Thank you for everything.
The future is bright!
Big Changes!
Posted on | December 20, 2013 | No Comments
Hey everybody!
I wanted to let you know that I've decided to join the cast of the Carolina Opry for the 2014 season! I'm excited for the changes to come. I'd just like to thank everyone, my family, my friends, anyone who has come to my shows, for your endless support and encouragement. I couldn't have done it without you… I would never have gotten anywhere without you. And most importantly, I'd like to thank my incredible band who have been there from the beginning. My boys are the best boys. So that's my big news, y'all! Please come and see me this year, okay?
Happiest of Holidays!
Just Checking In!
Posted on | October 22, 2013 | 1 Comment
I wanted to give you a late fall update about the rest of the year! There are some awesome shows coming up– so make sure you check out the calendar (or THIS post) so we see your shining happy face!
(Click the pics for more info!)
Also, if you haven't been in the loop– I started a new original project called "The Purchase!" Here's a little sample of what to expect from us:
Thanks for a totally rad 2013! Let's make it count, okay?!
(Photo by the always amazing Dana Hawley)
Posted on | June 25, 2013 | 1 Comment
Hi there!
A lot of you have gotten in touch with me via facebook and twitter asking about dates later on down the line than the calendar shows. So! For all of you planners out there– here is a list of already booked BIBIS BAND shows from now until the end of the year. Just for you! These dates are subject to change, move and multiply so if you have any questions make sure you get in touch!
And check the calendar!
7/4: Figure Eight Island Yacht Club: Figure Eight Island, North Carolina
7/5: The Whiskey: Wilmington, North Carolina
7/6: Wild Wing Cafe: Wilmington, North Carolina
7/12: Fibbers: Wilmington, North Carolina
7/25: Plyler's Park: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
7/26: Palm Room: Wilmington, North Carolina
8/2: Wild Wing Cafe: Wilmington, North Carolina
8/8: Carolina Beach Boardwalk: Wilmington, North Carolina
8/23: Towne at Mayfair: Wilmington, North Carolina
8/31: The Whiskey: Wilmington, North Carolina
9/1: Wild Wing Cafe: Wilmington, North Carolina
9/20: Cape Fear Country Club: Wilmington, North Carolina
9/21: Care Gala at the Terraces: Wilmington, North Carolina
9/27: Wild Wing Cafe: Wilmington, North Carolina
10/13: Little River Shrimp Festival: Little River, South Carolina
10/25: Wild Wing Cafe: Wilmington. North Carolina
10/26: The Whiskey: Wilmington, North Carolina
11/1: Pink Ribbon Event: Wilmington, North Carolina
11/2: The Palm Room: Wilmington, NC
12/6: The Oxford, Raleigh NC
12/7: Wilmington Fur Ball at Landfall Country Club: Wilmington, North Carolina
12/13: The Palm Room: Wilmington, NC
12/31: The Whiskey for New Years Eve: Wilmington, North Carolina
We'll be seeing you!
The Best Feeling In The World…
Posted on | May 15, 2012 | No Comments
…Is feeling like you've done something well.
A couple summers ago I made a demo with my greatest friend Fred Champion. I was proud of it, enough so that I actually let people hear it. I let Fred, Logan MB and Lynn Casper (two also great friends) make videos for three of the songs. I put them on youtube. (They can be found here!) and then I woke up this morning to a fan letter on my facebook page with a link to a cover of my song Safe and Soundless.
I was blown away by how sweet the letter was, of course, but more so honored that someone would take the time to make my song theirs. And then I discovered that he wasn't the only one!
(What voices y'all have!)
I can't put to words how flattered I am… so keep em' coming! I'll post them here! And THANK YOU!
Rue's Lullaby. (The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins)
Posted on | March 16, 2012 | 1 Comment
I'm a really big fan of The Hunger Games and I'm a really big fan of lullabies. When I read the books I immediately came up with melodies for each of the beautiful, sad songs and decided to record them… Here's Rue's Lullaby from the first book. I hope you like it!
Getting Weird on The Waqueline Stern Show, Part Two!
Posted on | February 9, 2012 | No Comments
So, January has been a slow month… because my sinuses hate me and my wisdom teeth decided to run away. But, I found a couple of days to be well enough to perform a couple songs with my good friend Andy Bilinski on the Waqueline Stern show on Carrboro's WCOM. And, as you might have expected, I made everyone as uncomfortable as I possibly could. Thank you, thank you.
Here's a video of the show:
(I love the still shot that they chose for this video! I look-ov-er-it! But I had a good time! I swear!)
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My Tops List for 2011
Posted on | December 22, 2011 | No Comments
Oh hey blog! Long time no… Don't give me that look. I was all over the dang place playing YOUR Holiday parties! Anyway.
The year is coming to a close! It's been the craziest year of my life. That's really all that I can say. A look back at my blog will prove that but also personally… man. Nuts.
One thing that has been really awesome about this year is all the collaborations I've done with other artists. As someone who is a 'business' (<-- loose term) it's really wonderful for me to get together with people who are also trying to build their own little empires by being talented and driven. In whatever way. Music, jewelry, shoes, clothes, chopsticks... it's rad to see people doing what they love. So without further adieu, here are some of the awesome people who I think you should support in 2012!
Castles Couture
Caroline Castle made me an awesome outfit for my birthday show at the Whiskey! I'm wearing the boyfriend sweater and cheekies (more on the cheekies in a minute.)
Boyfriend Sweater! (Pictures from Facebook by Christina Laine-Magliochetti)
If you look closely you can see the cheekies through my white sweater (but don't look too close, u nasty!) …but they are one of my favorite things and I wear them all the time!
Mill No.7
For HearNC… I worked with Celina Chapin from Mill No. 7 on a dress for the festival. Unfortunately, on the day of the show, I ripped the back of it Hulk Style. (It was actually because I had already put my shoes on and my heel got caught whoops) But this is the dress!
Oh, yeah. Mill no 7 is an upcoming fabric and design company based out of Chapel Hill, NC.
Here's a full length of the dress MySpace style.
Now this. This was one of the highlights of my year. Before I started playing music professionally…and was awkwardly playing my little songs every six months in a loud coffee house, it was common knowledge that if Ron Liberti did any artwork for you– you were on your way. I would drag my guitar case up Franklin Street here in Chapel Hill and would look for Ron Liberti show flyers– handmade prints that were one of a kind designs. I got drunk on free wine at art show after art show where Ron's stuff was being shown… And now my time has come! *victory*
Ron designed the poster/t-shirt design for HearNC this year and guess whose name is all over it?!
(Hint: It's mine.)
Here's a funny story for you: I had never met Ron before HearNC. We were watching Animal Alphabet and standing side by side when he leaned over and whispered, "Long live Freakers, right?!"
It was right in the middle of the whole Urban Outfitters scandal (read more about that here) and so we just went on about how much UO blew.
So that's a small list of (some) of my favorites!!
Happy Holidays!!
(And yes, the rest of the pictures have been filtered by Instagram. I'm super obsessed. So if you happened to see your feed fill up with pictures of me cam-whoring… I'm sorry. I didn't know how else to edit and save them!)keep looking »


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