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Simile World
Denis Feeney
- Virgil: Georgics translated by Peter Fallon, notes by Elaine Fantham
Oxford, 109 pp, £7.99, July 2006, ISBN 0 19 280679 3
- Virgil: The Aeneid translated by Robert Fagles
Penguin, 486 pp, £25.00, November 2006, ISBN 0 7139 9968 3
Within a generation of Virgil's death in 19 BC the trajectory of his poetic career had become iconic, with its apparently teleological progression from the slim one-volume collection of ten Eclogues to the more ambitious four-volume Georgics and finally to the 12 volumes of his imperial epic, the Aeneid. The progression could be seen as a poetic instantiation of rhetorical theory's division of style into the low, middle and high; by the Middle Ages, Virgil's path from pastoral through didactic to epic had become emblematic for theories of decorum and poetic style, and Milton's career is the clearest example of the way Virgil's successors could plot their poetic autobiographies into a hierarchy of genres.
As with all teleological narratives, however, the sheer unpredictable strangeness of the itinerary gets obscured. The Eclogues look humble and tentative in this story, yet at the end of the Georgics Virgil looks back in rueful wonderment at what he had achieved in his first revolutionary work, when he had been 'bold in my youth' (audax iuuenta, oddly miscued by Peter Fallon as 'still a callow youth'). Again, it is amazing that the poet who embarked on the Aeneid had seven or eight years earlier published a poem in which his desire to write an epic was suavely depreciated by Apollo, the god of poetry. At the beginning of the sixth Eclogue, Virgil's alter ego Tityrus is about to sing of kings and battles when Apollo tweaks his ear and tells him that a shepherd ought to feed up his sheep to be fat but keep his poems spare. Virgil here is adapting a famous passage written just over two centuries earlier by the Alexandrian poet Callimachus, the Ezra Pound of his day. Callimachus, too, says that at the beginning of his career Apollo warned him to keep his Muse slim, but Callimachus never ignored Apollo's advice, and in all his works maintained an ironising pose in the face of claims to greatness. This abhorrence of bombast or cant is typical of modernising poetic movements, yet Virgil could not afford to make a career only out of avoiding bombast. His poetic predecessors in Latin, Catullus and his friends, had achieved wonderful things in the cause of Callimachean-style modernism, but Virgil wanted to be a classic as well as a modern. Catullus had been liberating in his time, but had painted his successors into a corner. Virgil refused to be contained, and in the process created masterpieces that defied the inherited terms of debate and showed that it was possible to make it new and be magnificent at the same time.
The nature of his ambition is evident in the Georgics. The title is Greek, 'working the land', and the most overtly acknowledged model is Hesiod, a poet of archaic Greece, working some seven hundred years earlier. Hesiod composed two related poems which inform the Georgics: the Theogony, on the origins of the gods and the current cosmic order, and the Works and Days, on the agricultural routine which is the human side of that order. For a long time, criticism of the Georgics was bedevilled by an inability to see Hesiod in the Works and Days as anything other than an earnest fellow who had a thing or two to tell unsophisticated people about practical matters. But once scholars started to take stock of ancient readings of Hesiod that took him to be a master of knowledge about contemporary human and divine order, then the way was open to appreciate the Georgics as a modern Roman counterpart.
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[*] Fagles mentions me in his acknowledgments, with characteristic over-generosity; I read his final draft and made a small number of suggestions.
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Friday 05 October
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The beautiful and critically endangered Araripe manakin was first discovered as recently as 1998 by Galileu Coelho and Weber Silva. It was named Antilophia bokermanni in honour of the biologist Werner Bokerman who died in 1995 (3). The males are spectacularly patterned, with pure white plumage, black wings and tail and a bright crimson nape, crown and mid-back. There is a tuft of bright red feathers above the bill. Females, in contrast, are dull olive green in colour, with a paler belly and a smaller tuft of feathers above the bill. The song is a musical warbling 'guru-uguru-uguru-u'; 'wreee pur' calls are also made (2).
Very little is known about this extremely rare species. It typically occurs in pairs and has been reported to feed on the fruits of Cordia species. Juvenile males have been found during March and January (2).
Classified as Critically Endangered (CR) on the IUCN Red List 2007 (1).
Although the threats facing this species are not yet fully known, it is thought that habitat loss and degradation as a result of human encroachment for development and recreation, as well as clearance for agriculture (particularly banana, maize, beans and tomatoes) and cattle, is the main threat (2). The chapada region has suffered intense human pressure recently, and the locality at which the species was first described has been turned into a recreational park. The species does still occur in the area but the effects of the resulting influx of humans is unknown (4).
The location at which this beautiful bird is found is within the Araripe National Forest and a larger Environmental Protection Area, but these designations do not prevent disturbance or exploitation (2). It is imperative that this area is designated as a biological reserve or a national park (2). Thankfully, the owner of the land next to the type locality resolved to protect the habitat after this species was discovered. A project, supported by the British Petroleum Conservation Leadership Programme, is underway to shed light on the ecology of this species and to assess the main threats facing it as well as opportunities for its conservation (4). Urgent action must be taken if this critically endangered and recently discovered species is to escape extinction (2).
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New AfDB Report Stresses Good Governance as way to Fight African Poverty
- AGO Report will be finalized and published by end 1st quarter of 2012
Promoting good governance as a key element in the fight against poverty in Africa was the main subject of the African Governance Outlook (AGO) presented by the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) on 7 June, in Lisbon, Portugal, the venue of the Group's 2011 Annual Meetings.
The new report makes it clear that "good governance is crucial for inclusive and sustained economic growth" and to "enhance Africa's voice" on governance. It refutes any notion of Afro-pessimism, considering that significant progress has occurred despite not being homogeneous.
Dr. Kamal Elkeshen, Vice President, Sector Operations at AfDB the presented the Bank's new flagship publication, and stressed the assessment of governance baselines, trends and prospects for the African continent.
AfDB's Chief Economist and Vice President, Dr. Mthuli Ncube, said that the implementation of the AGO initiative will be closely followed by regional member countries, governments and different partnerships.
"There are important challenges to implement this initiative", he said.
The initiative will be initially carried out on a test basis phase in ten African countries and later extended to more countries.
Dr Frannie Léautier, Executive Secretary of the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) underlined the assessment and validation process and need for reliable data.
She said that some countries are having difficulties in collecting new data, due to fragile administrations and in validating difficulty existing data.
"But, how do we go from national reports to action?" she asked, underlining the problems faced in the future in the governance accountability area.
The AGO implementation lessons to be learned were also stressed by other panellists, including the ACBF's Grace Kaimila-Kanjo.
"AGO provides opportunities to rethink existing indicator sets", said Mr Isaac Lobe, Director Governance, Economic and Financial Reforms Department at the AfDB.
Finally, AfDB's Vice President, Country and Regional Program Policy, Mr Aloysius Ordu, defended the need for solid administrations in order to pursue the governance initiative.
He said that the "AfDB footprints in Governance are already strong" and that the Bank always seeks a deeper knowledge in issues of Governance.
"AGO is an incredible opportunity for the AfBD", he added, saying that the initiative was promoting greater awareness.
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Because of its classic modern design and artistic elegance, the indoor areas will make every reception appeal to the most sophisticated lovers of art.
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Fun fact of the day: Easter is the third most popular pie weekend at Eat'n Park. Why are pies so popular for Easter? Well, that's a mystery that I just can't answer. But here's something I DO know….we're not complaining. If it's pies you want, then pies you'll get. Chocolate pies! Fruit pies! Crème pies! Pies, pies, pies! Don't believe me? Ask one of our bakers next time you're at Eat'n Park.
The king of all Easter Pies is none other than our sky-high Lemon Meringue Pie! We sell more than twice as many Lemon Merginue Pies than any other pie for Easter. Maybe it's because they're so delicious. Maybe it's the gravity defying, fluffy peaks of meringue-y deliciousness. Or maybe it's because it's an incredible deal at just $6.99. We don't try to figure out the mystery, we just embrace it!
You can embrace it, too! We're here to take your Easter-pie experience to the next level. We have so many great flavors (including our famous Strawberry Pie!) that it's going to be difficult to choose just one. So you may as well pick a few! Check out the list of our favorite flavors. You can even order ahead so that your Easter Pies are ready when you are. Just call ahead to your neighborhood Eat'n Park to place your order. You can then kick back, relax and enjoy the holiday. And, of course, the rave reviews you'll receive for serving such incredibly delicious pies.
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Thursday, October 14, 2010
Scatter Scatter!
This will be THE jam...
There will be DJ's spinning raw afrobeat and afro-funk 45's, my band The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra will be rocking with a slew of new tunes, percussion & dance performances and the Scatter Scatter market where you can get palm wine or have your hair braided (you know you want it Chico). This night is the opening party for a regular 3-monthly party featuring all the finest things afro, it's going to be a monster party...
'Scatter Scatter: voodoo afro-funk' 30th of October @ The Hi-Fi, Melb
Oh yeah and check this vid I found of my man Lamine Sonko doing his thing on stage with us
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I think it is very hilarious how much you can deduce about a person just by paying minimal attention to their driving habits... some people are baffling. Seriously people, relax and enjoy the scenery-but not to much, we don't want any head-on collisions or what not. In fact, I'm so relaxed that I have old people speed past me and glance me a nasty (you're going 55 in a 55 zone... in reality you should be going 65 in a 55 zone face), I feel like a complete and utter loser for having middle ages citizens passing me up on the Old Highway.
Next semester should be better, and by better I mean I better get my act together and STUDY. I must say, I think I did pretty grand for not studying(: I shouldn't commend myself for that, huh? Ooops.
I wish I was at Dixie, I need to be attending Dixie, I want to be thriving at Dixie... Dixie, I'll see you soon.
Is it just me? Or are there a lot less lights up on houses each year...
Funny story! Woke up this morning, got ready for school in record time may I add, got to school in a timely manor, and as I was walking in to the building (with lots of students learning in pure silence) and to my surprise my shoes are squeaking so loud that not one head didn't turn and scold me as I shamefully walked passed... ugh. Why must I repeatedly humiliate myself?


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How to Think about Appealing Claims
Kenneth L. Feder
Skeptical Inquirer Volume 38.2, March/April 2014
Think: Why You Should Question Everything. By Guy P. Harrison. Prometheus Books, Amherst, New York, 2013. ISBN 978-1-61614-808-9. 240 pp. Softcover, $16.95.
You are almost certainly familiar with the old saw, "Give a man a fish, and you have fed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you have fed him for a lifetime." This adage comes to mind when reading Guy Harrison's terrific, useful, well-written, and just plain entertaining new book, Think: Why You Should Question Everything. In its application here, we might rephrase it to: "Debunk a pseudoscientific claim and you might disabuse your reader of the validity of that particular claim for a day. Teach your reader how to think critically, provide him or her with the intellectual tools necessary to assess assertions or claims about how the world works, and you can inoculate that reader against nonsense on a far broader and deeper level and for a lifetime." Think does precisely these things, and does so in an entertaining fashion.
Think is not a debunking book at its heart. Sure, Harrison does an admirable job of briefly deconstructing all of the usual suspects: ancient astronauts, astrology, Atlantis, flying saucers, ghosts, homeopathy, Nostradamus, and a host of others. The many sections of Chapter 3 succinctly accomplish much of that heavy lifting. But Harrison's approach—and his realized goal—extends far beyond setting up and knocking down an extensive checklist of pseudoscientific claims. Think, as you might suspect from the title, is about, well, thinking.
Harrison does not set himself up as an authority on all things paranormal, occult, extreme, and extraordinary and then debunk the claims one by one. Instead, his focus is on how to scientifically—and yes, skeptically—assess any claim or hypothesis, extraordinary or otherwise. Time and time again in the book, Harrison agrees that he can't necessarily disprove extreme claims, and that he won't rule out the possibility that evidence may one day be collected that supports the validity of ESP or the historicity of the ancient aliens hypothesis. Further, he concedes, time and time again, that it would be exceptionally cool if any such proof were to be produced. A giant, bipedal primate prowling the deep woods of the American Northwest? Bring it on! Your deceased ancestors returning in spectral form to share their stories with you? Awesome! Extraterrestrial aliens visiting Earth in antiquity and playing an active role in the technological progress of past peoples? Beyond cool! The question is not, as Harrison maintains, whether such hypotheses are interesting or engaging or intriguing. Of course they are. The important question remains: Is there any credible evidence to support such claims? Harrison does not simply say "No." He explains how the evidence supplied (at least so far) is woefully insufficient to support these claims.
There is another important thread running through Think that should be lauded here. Skeptics are often viewed by the less skeptically inclined as, essentially, prissy party poopers. Skeptics are forever raining on everyone else's parade when it comes to intriguing, game-changing views of history, zoology, the human mind, mortality, and even reality itself. We're fuddy-duddies and curmudgeons, naysayers and rejectionists. We're out to ruin everyone's good time because we simply don't want to believe this stuff. We want the world to be predictable, boring, and mundane. Harrison debunks this libel against skeptical scientists when he points out that, in reality, the folks who would be the most jazzed by proof of extraterrestrial visits, Sasquatch, ESP, and the like are the very professional scientists whose fields of study would be most directly impinged upon by that proof. Because of an abiding interest, both professional and personal, in human evolution, a fascination with apes, and an obsession with the movie Planet of the Apes Harrison asserts that no one, not even the most fervent cryptozoologist, would be as thrilled as he by the discovery of a real live Bigfoot.
I think Harrison is spot on about this. Though I never had the privilege of meeting Carl Sagan, I have read most of his books, watched Cosmos (about ten times!), and have seen many of his television interviews. And I am dead certain that though he was highly skeptical about it, no one would have been more tickled than he would have been had definitive proof been presented that extraterrestrial aliens were joyriding around our planet in interstellar spacecraft.
It is abundantly clear in Think that Harrison understands and explicitly admits that the claims he entertains are enormously interesting and gigantically appealing. He also understands that for this reason people are drawn to such claims and, let's face it, may be less critical and less skeptical than they ought to be about them, because they would really like it if there was a remnant population of plesiosaurs swimming in a Scottish lake, or if disease could be cured by drinking what is, effectively, water, or if we are the descendants of creatures from another planet. Harrison understands, however, and Think is predicated on the fact that as much as people (and scientists are people, so we are included here) might want to believe these things, they don't want to be fooled into believing that which is not so. His enumeration of the ways in which our brains can be fooled or misled in Chapter 2 (under the heading "Your Bizarre and Biased Brain") is, all by itself, worth the price of admission. I think the most significant gift that Harrison provides in Think is a skill set that enables us to avoid being fooled.
Harrison ends the book with a chapter that amounts to a love letter to the fascinating, captivating, surprising, and sometimes just plain weird universe in which we live. It's an extraordinary and lovely way to show how science doesn't suck the mystery out of life; rather, it celebrates it. Think is a book that should be on every skeptic's bookshelf, and, more importantly, the bookshelf of anyone who is not yet convinced that science is the best way to know.


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Prior Proceeding Exclusion Does Not Bar Coverage for Qui Tam Action
The Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County, has denied a motion to dismiss filed by insurance company defendants, holding that a policy's "pending and prior proceedings" exclusion did not bar coverage for a qui tam action brought against an insured lender. Ciena Capital LLC v. XL Spec. Ins. Co., No. 651452/2010 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. Mar. 26, 2012). The court also concluded that an E&O exclusion for "[c]laims for the rendering of services to others for a fee" was ambiguous and did not bar coverage.
In September 2008, the insured lender became aware of a qui tam action brought against it. According to the underlying complaint, the lender had engaged in fraudulent practices in connection with certain loans. The lender tendered the claim to its insurers, which had issued separate management liability and professional liability policies. The insurers denied coverage on the grounds that the qui tam action was "based upon, arising out of, directly or indirectly resulting from, [or] in consequence of" other proceedings and investigations that had commenced before the start of the policy period. The insurers pointed to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and U.S. Attorney investigations, charges against a vice president of the lender and a 2005 suit brought by the relators who brought the qui tam action.
Emphasizing the relaxed pleading standards at the motion to dismiss stage, the trial court denied the insurers' motion, concluding that "there is an issue of fact as to whether the Other Proceedings bear a substantial enough relationship to the [qui tam action]." In particular, the court emphasized that the specific loans at issue in the qui tam action were not mentioned in any documentary evidence relating to the earlier proceedings. In addition, the court noted that the indicted vice president had been charged with personal fraud, was not a defendant in the qui tam action and had not implicated the lender or its management in the charged misconduct. Thus, the court concluded, "[t]hough the [insurers] have pointed to some similarities between the [qui tam action] and [the] Other Proceedings, they have not conclusively established that coverage . . . is barred by the Pending and Prior Proceedings Exclusion."
The court next held that the management liability policy's E&O exclusion for "[c]laims for the rendering of services to others for a fee" did not support dismissal. According to the court, the undefined term "services" did not unambiguously apply to the insured's loan origination and servicing activities. If the insurers had intended to exclude claims arising from such activities, the court reasoned, they could have defined "services" to include loan origination and servicing as they did in the professional liability policy. As a result, the court denied the insurers' motion to dismiss.


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Okay – so there was a time – well it is still the time when name pendants and initial accessories are associated with our CHAV sisters – for those not familiar with the term – google it and you'll get what I mean! Anyway – years ago I decided to ignore this and have a gold name pendant made but…. Wait for it in URDU – this is one of my favourite pieces of jewelry and has been copied by friends and family since (much to their denial!!)
Anyhow – I have since seen a lot of blog hype about these Arabic/Urdu calligraphy cocktail rings by Farah Ali and I love!! I've checked and they cost around £50 (factoring in shipping and WU costs) and I am considering getting one… I am just a little undecided between the cocktail shape or the band pendant? Any suggestions? I'm not much of a ring person as I don't think they suit me so not sure which style will work… will let you know how I get on!


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I love today's Independent Love Song which is chosen by Josie & Nick whose real wedding we featured earlier today. I have never heard of Richard Cheese (what a name) before but the man is a genius!
Josie and Nick didn't have a first dance but they do have a love of Goth music meets Swing which provided a fantastic musical backdrop to their wedding picnic. This song is just one example of the sort of music they were playing on their wedding day.
Over to Josie…..
Richard Cheese! Cheese away. I think it fitted really well. We're both into lots of different music, but mostly from the rock end of the scale. Rage Against the Machine and Radiohead doesn't really work for a country garden picnic but a swing version totally does and that's where Richard Cheese came in! For me, Richard Cheese's Killing In The Name just pip Dead or Alive to the post.
Enjoy this one guys – it's a keeper!
Told you it was good!!
If you would like to share an alternative first dance love song for this Monday feature then please email me! Would love to hear them!
Have a wonderful evening lovelies. I've just had to put the heating on and I'm not happy about it………….think I'm just going to have to accept that autumn is here. Damn it!
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Learn about Council's structure, and our vision and community outcomes
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Find out what's happening: project plans, milestones, and completion dates.
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All building work requires approval by Council through a building consent.
Our aim is to balance the needs of dogs and their owners, while minimising any potential danger, distress, or nuisance to the community or ecological environment.
There are a number of designated dog exercise areas in Waipa where dogs can be exercised freely off the leash. Please be a responsible owner and bring your own supply of plastic bags for collecting your dog's poo. Bins for dog poos are provided in each of the designated exercise areas.
Dogs must be on a lead at all times when on council parks and reserves unless the areas are designated otherwise.
Some parks have areas specifically set aside for dog exercise purposes, and others prohibit dogs completely.
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There has been some confusion about where dogs are allowed at Mount Kakepuku on Mount Kakepuku Road, Te Awamutu.
Dogs are allowed on-lead inside the area marked red below, this area is managed by Council. Outside of this area is managed by the Department of Conservation and dogs are prohibited.


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It is good that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's penchant for clean surroundings has been taken seriously. But it will take a lot more for the government's Augean stables to be cleaned. Here is why.
Not very long ago (in 2010, to be precise), I was in Delhi's just-renovated Sarojini Nagar public library. A well-maintained lawn, gleaming windows, glistening floor tiles, cool air gliding from noise-free air conditioners were welcome additions to a building lined with books. The library was chock-full of readers, so I took the lift to the top floor, which I expected would be empty. It was, in a manner of speaking. My impression of the great transformation that I had seen in the floors below was instantly ruined. Prime space had been used to store not library books, but scores of rusted fan fittings, which had probably been dismantled in the prelude to the renovation. I was told, without any embarrassment, that these were the fans which had been installed when the building was first constructed in 1985. They were now waiting — and had been for over two years — for a three-person condemnation board to meet to certify their irretrievability. "So let it be written, so let it be done."
The administrative officer of the library was confident that he had selected the most economical warehousing facility to store the 25-year-old fans. Far from having done anything wrong, he had simply followed the General Financial Rules, 2005 (GFRs). The GFRs are sacrosanct and officials must ensure strict compliance. Failure to do so could invite a sharp rap on the knuckles from the comptroller and auditor general. This could be accompanied by the insinuation that there was negligence, or worse, that there was financial misconduct. Given these possible consequences, who on earth would want to stick her neck out to dispose of the government's junk?
But more importantly, who can remove this yoke from government servants? Only the originator of the rules: the ministry of finance. From the point of view of a clean-up drive, of the 250-odd rules (they originated in 1963 and have been regularly updated since then), perhaps Rules 192 to 200 need to be overhauled first. These are the rules that require the approval of a condemnation board (sometimes called a committee) prior to the disposal of government waste — equipment, furniture, raddi etc — beyond a certain value. Every government office — Central or state, autonomous, attached or subordinate — must follow the GFRs. Although, at face value, the rules seem fairly rational, the detailed explanation of each process is so convoluted that no officer would ever be able to understand, much less implement, them without some handholding.
Take, for instance, the condemnation of government vehicles, an epic saga thanks to the GFRs. Junking a vehicle unless it is at least six and a half years old (10, according to some versions of the rules) or has at least 1,50,000 km of mileage, whichever is more, is prohibited. Since this conundrum can never be resolved, old government vehicles are usually allowed to rust in peace until a death certificate can be obtained from a superior condemnation board.
The obvious solution would be to dispense with staff cars altogether — except for those used by individuals who need security — and replace them with outsourced transport services. The need to first buy new vehicles and then fit them with the driver's choice of plastic fan, lace curtains, macho-looking chrome fenders and never-to-be-used flagpoles would cease automatically. To say nothing of maintaining a fleet of vehicles whose annual upkeep often exceeds the value of the vehicles themselves. More than the lal batti mindset, it is the culture of being driven around in a sarkari car that needs to change. This way, it will.
But back to the GFRs. Much has been said about repealing antiquated laws; rightly so. But more than changing statutes, many of which have never been used or invoked, there is a pressing need to change the GFRs. Particularly those relating to the disposal of government junk. Because of the way in which they have been written, they actually shield officers from having to take responsibility and encourage the committee culture, which contributes to delays in decision-making. A new government can call the shots for a few months — until the bureaucracy becomes complacent again. All that is needed is for it to be immediately specified that every divisional head of a ministry, department or organisation would be responsible — by name — for ensuring that the unserviceable items belonging to her division are disposed of every two months. This could be done by inviting online quotations and handing the accumulated junk over to the rubbish collector who bids the highest. It is highly unlikely that any officer of the rank of a deputy secretary or lieutenant colonel would put her neck on the line in order to make a deal with kabadis. Public watchdogs and RTI sleuths can, of course, access all the relevant documentation if they suspect hanky panky.
Making junk disposal time-bound and pinpointing responsibility would ensure cleanliness and, additionally, accountability. Before long, an impact would be felt in every government office across the country. The Union finance ministry and state finance departments need to revisit this subject. At stake is valuable space, which could get freed up, and, of course, clean surroundings.
The writer is a former secretary to the government of India and former chief secretary, Delhi


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The Angel of Hadley and the French and Indian Wars
During the Reverend Mr. Russell's interminable sermon, many of the men at the service struggled to stay awake. It was September 1, 1675, and the long work of hunting, building, fishing and farming had taken a toll. Children squirmed under the baleful glares of their mothers, and townsmen patrolled the aisles, in the hopes of catching a dozing neighbor.
Muskets were stacked at the back of the meeting house, as required by law and self-preservation. The restless Algonquin neighbors, had become increasingly hostile as the uprising near Boston had spread even to this quiet community nearly a hundred miles away.
Somnolence turned briefly to confusion before the men rushed from their pews to retrieve their weapons at the urgent calls from the white-haired stranger who had burst through the meeting house doors.
"Indians!" he called. 'Indians!"
"Arm yourselves and follow me!"
The stranger in outmoded clothing rapidly organized the settlers to defend against the sudden attack by neighbors they had come to trust, and then he was gone.
The citizens of town spoke in amazement of the "angel" who had appeared to save them from death only to disappear as soon as the battle was won.
A place called Norwottuck on the Quineticook
At least, that is the way the story has come down to us from that small New England town on the land the native Algonquins called Norwottuck before the settlers renamed it Hadley.
Norwottuck, across the teeming Quineticook River from Nonatuck, which settlers had renamed Northampton, was, as it is today, fertile farmland, nourished every spring by the rising waters of the Quineticook, or as it is known today, the Connecticut River, that curved around three sides of the fortified village on what is now the West Street Common.
Ezra Stiles, president of Yale University recounted the tale of "The Angel of Hadley" in "A History of the Three Judges of King Charles I," published In 1794. Stiles wrote that the residents could "not account for the phenomenon, but by considering that person as an Angel sent of God," to preserve them. Fortunately, he noted, "It was the usage of the frontier towns in those Indian Wars, for a select number of the congregation to go armed to public worship."
To kill a king
This legend of the Angel of Hadley has been retold in various forms over the years, and a copy of Frederick A. Chapman's painting of the event, "Perils of our Forefathers," hangs in the lobby of Hopkins Academy, the local high school founded in 1664. It was curiosity about that painting that sent me to the library to find what I could about the dramatic event.
The story is based on a deathbed statement by the Reverend John Russell, who admitted that he had given two angels (not his term) sanctuary in his home. Not everyone, including Charles II of England, perceived them as such.
Of the 59 judges who had signed the death warrant for Charles I In 1649, a dozen or so had been hanged, drawn and quartered, some posthumously, after being disinterred. Almost 20 spent the rest of their lives in prison. Others died or escaped, including three, John Dixwell, Major General William Goffe, and his father-in-law, Lieutenant General Edward Whalley, (son of the sheriff of Nottingham) who fled first to Boston and then New Haven, Connecticut. When a warrant for their arrest arrived in the colonies, Dixwell assumed a different identity and Whalley and Goffe went into hiding, first in a cave near New Haven and then, in 1664, in Hadley, where Mr. Russell sheltered them. Adding credibility to the story, when the minister's house was long after destroyed by fire, human bones were discovered in the basement,
Revolt against the European colonists
Thomas Hutchinson, the royal governor of Massachusetts, recounts the story in his "History of the Colony of Massachusetts Bay" published in 1760. Gov. Hutchinson had used General Goffe's journals, letters, and other papers, which he had obtained from renowned Puritan minister Increase Mather, the first president of Harvard University.
In a preface to the 1905 reprint of Sylvester Judd's 1863 "A History of Hadley," George Sheldon dismissed the Angel of Hadley as a romantic anecdote. Sheldon holds that the regicides were wanted men and, given the fate that had befallen their peers, that Mr. Russell would have been much in danger if he had been caught harboring them. Contemporary accounts suggest that complicity in protecting the men was widespread among officials in the colonies.
In the late summer and early fall of 1675, the settlers had reason to fear attack. Although the natives and settlers enjoyed brisk trade, a Major John Pynchon in Springfield was exploiting the natives, trading weapons for beaver furs and encouraging the Indians to sign promissory notes for any difference. He leveraged these promissory notes into deeds for Indian lands, which the natives understood as agreements to share the land, establishing their own villages near those the settlers were fortifying. As the original inhabitants realized that the European idea of land ownership was not the same as theirs, which is more of community land with shared use, conflicts arose.
In the eastern part of the colony, the great chief Massasoit made and honored his treaty with the European settlers. When he died his sons rose up against continued European encroachment on Indian land. When Massasoit's elder son died under suspicious circumstances soon after the settlers released him from detention, his younger brother Metacom, whom the settlers called Philip, allied with the French in waging war, known as King Philip's War, on the English. When Metacom was defeated, his severed head was displayed on the village green in Plymouth.
Although the settlers in Hadley had developed a warm and trusting relationship with the local Norwattucks, tensions were high, and when one of the tribe bragged that he had participated in a raid, Major Pynchon ordered Captain Thomas Lathrop, who was posted to Hadley, to confiscate the Indians' weapons. Lathrop found the village deserted; the tribe had fled to Pocumtuck, now Deerfield (and a story unto itself), about a dozen miles north.
A time of trouble
In September 1675, the time of the ostensible Angel of Hadley story, a wave of Indian raids swept through the valley. When Captain Lathrop and about seventy troops were escorting a provision cart from Pocumtuck to Norwottuck, hundreds of warriors attacked, killing Lathrop and more than sixty soldiers. The massacre, in which fourteen native warriors died, is now known as the Battle of Bloody Brook.
Seventeen days before the Bloody Brook massacre, the men of Norwottuck and other valley tribes attacked Deerfield--Pocumtuck--village, burning several houses and killing one of the settlers. The English settlers abandoned the settlement after the second time it was burned that year,
It was on the same day as Bloody Brook that a "grave elderly person" interrupted the prayer meeting warning the congregation to arm themselves against Indians that were stealthily approaching the meetinghouse. Gov. Hutchinson reported, "In his mien and dress he differed from the rest of the people." He added that after organizing the settlers to repel the attack, "the deliverer of Hadley disappeared," leaving the congregation "in consternation, utterly unable to account for this phenomenon."
Despite documents and testimony, doubts about the events surrounding the appearance of the Angel of Hadley continue. I, for one, choose to believe the magical story that brings intrigue from political upheaval in Great Britain to the peaceful farming community in the Pioneer Valley.


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New Delhi: Hours after a leaked letter of Army Chief General VK Singh highlighted the lack of preparedness of the armed forces, Defence Minister AK Antony assured Parliament that the government is committed to ensuring the safety and security of the nation.
"I wish to assure the House and through it the nation that the government is determined to do all that is necessary to ensure the safety and security of the nation," Antony told Rajya Sabha.
The government is committed to getting best equipment for the armed forces, Antony said, adding it is equally concerned about speeding up the modernisation process and strengthening defence preparedness to ensure national security.
As regards the issue of the Army Chief making confidential issues public, Antony told the House that he will take appropriate action after talking to the Prime Minister.
Making a secret letter public is harmful, the minister admitted.
The Opposition also demanded an enquiry into the matter, saying action should be taken against the person who leaked the letter.
Leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha, Arun Jaitley of the BJP said alarmist situation is being created due to leaked secret reports.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh earlier today held a high-level meeting on the Army Chief's letter. The meeting was attended by Antony, Home Minister P Chidambaram and Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee.
The meeting came amidst demands from a section of the Congress party and the Opposition that the Army Chief be sacked for making confidential matters public.
In his letter written to the PM on March 12, the Army Chief had stated that the country's security might be at risk owing to the fact that tanks are running out of ammunition, air defence is going obsolete and the infantry is operating without critical weapons.
Meanwhile, addressing concerns raised over the procurement process, Antony told Rajya Sabha that the government has been continuously tightening loose ends in the procurement process.
The government has blacklisted companies and cancelled contracts whenever corruption has come to light in procurement process.


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(almost sounds like a good name for a shop...almost)
This was, as I said before, a total no-brainer, easy project. As long as it really did come out the right size to fit in a standard frame, which, thank heavens, it did.
I was going to go for something plainer, but this barnwood beauty called out to me from my massive collection of why-did-I-buy-that frames I have tucked away under the window seat.
I could have been happier if I'd cut it outside the picture on the bottom edge there, and chopped a little off the top, but this'll do.
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Pluralsight.net Hands On Windows Phone 7 Development | 542 MB
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This course is intended for developers who are familiar with the fundamentals of Windows Phone 7 development. It tackles many of the issues developers will run into in practice when developing real applications, including application architecture, working with services, handling data, and managing settings and state.
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Our Most Advanced Cycling Computers Yet!
The Year 10 Lezyne GPS computers are packed with new features and exciting innovations. Each computer has been re-designed with not only advanced programming, but enhanced aesthetics. Along with computers, the addition of GPS watches highlights our expanded range. We've taken the compact size of our GPS devices and integrated them into a modern, industrial athletic wearable; and the best part is that they have all of the features that our cycling computers possess. Big or small, all of our cycling computers boast excellent value and are loaded with incredible features. Pair one with your smartphone and enjoy turn-by-turn navigation, phone notifications and Lezyne Track (live tracking). Or, turn on the Strava Live Segments feature and go smash your favorite Q/KOM. All units provide the GPS necessities, along with the necessary ability of keeping you connected with your smartphone.
Year 10 Lezyne GPS Computers:
Super GPS
Super GPS $149.99
Super GPS Loaded (Heart Rate): $189.99
Super GPS Loaded (Heart Rate and Speed/Cadence Sensor): $229.99
The Super GPS is an advanced cycling computer programmed with the latest technologies and interactive features. At its core, the device offers ultra reliable ride tracking by combining three forms of measurements, which when combined save battery life, track the rider, and measure elevation. Advanced data and training information can be collected when paired to a power meter, heart rate monitor, or a speed/cadence sensor through the device's Ant+ and/or Bluetooth Smart connections. Furthermore, when paired to an iOS or Android smart phone and the free Lezyne GPS Ally app, the unit offers many more advanced options. The Super GPS can display incoming text messages, emails and phone calls, it uses Strava Live Segments, and employs the industry's first (true) turn-by-turn navigation. Additionally, the display can be personalized to show just the basics, or all the bells and whistles, with up to five customizable pages to navigate. And its best-in-class battery has a runtime of up to 24 hours.
Micro Color GPS
Micro Color GPS: $159.99
Micro Color Loaded (Heart Rate): $199.99
Micro Color Loaded (Heart Rate and Speed/Cadence Sensor): $239.99
The Micro C GPS cycling computer has a vibrant color screen to enhance the user experience while offering the same incredible features of the Super GPS. When paired over Bluetooth Smart to an iOS or Android handheld through the free Lezyne Ally app, the device offers turn-by-turn navigation, Strava Live Segments and phone notifications (incoming calls, text messages and emails). Furthermore, the Micro C GPS can simultaneously pair with Ant+ or Bluetooth enabled power meters, heart rate monitors and speed/cadence sensors. In addition to its pairing prowess, the unit's data-tracking system is incredibly accurate. When recording, the device combines GPS and Glonass satellite data with information from an integrated barometer and accelerometer. At a feathery 29 grams, and a battery that can last up to 14 hours, this is the ultimate GPS computer for the data-driven minimalist.
Micro GPS
Micro GPS: $129.99
Micro GPS Loaded (Heart Rate): $169.99
Micro GPS Loaded (Heart Rate and Speed/Cadence Sensor): $199.99
The Micro GPS is a highly advanced, super compact cycling computer. When paired with the free Lezyne Ally app (iOS or Android), the device turns into a feature-rich system offering turn-by-turn navigation, live tracking, Strava Live Segments and email, text message and phone call notifications. The Micro GPS can also simultaneously pair with Ant+ or Bluetooth enabled power meters, heart rate monitors and speed/cadence sensors. An advanced recording system combines measurements from GPS satellites, a barometer and an accelerometer for ultra accurate data tracking. Furthermore, the device weighs only 29 grams, features customizable screen pages and data fields and boasts a battery that can last up to 14 hours on a full charge.
|The Micro C GPS employs all of the Super GPS functions, in a reduced size, with a vibrant screen that ads color to your ride.
Macro GPS
Macro GPS: $99.99
Macro GPS Loaded (Heart Rate): $139.99
Macro GPS Loaded (Heart Rate and Speed/Cadence Sensor): $179.99
Featuring a large, sharp display, the Macro GPS is packed with many advanced technologies in an easy-to-use and affordable package. The Bluetooth enabled device can pair through our free Lezyne Ally app to iOS and Android handhelds, in addition to Bluetooth compatible power meters, heart rate monitors and speed/cadence sensors. When connected to a handheld, the Macro GPS provides turn-by-turn navigation, live tracking and Strava Live Segments. Furthermore, the unit has pop-up email, text message and phone call notifications. An optimized GPS recording system tracks all important cycling data, and a customizable screen with up to five pages lets the user see all the info they want to see. And a battery that last up to 22 hours provides plenty of juice for all-day epics.
Mini GPS
Mini GPS: $99.99
Mini GPS Loaded (Heart Rate): $139.99
Mini GPS Loaded (Heart Rate and Speed/Cadence Sensor): $179.99
Super compact and lightweight, the Mini GPS cycling computer is loaded with features comparable to units many times its price. Its extra sharp display is highly visible for its size, and the device has customizable data fields and pages. It's Bluetooth Smart compatible and can pair with Bluetooth Smart enabled power meters, heart rate monitors and speed/cadence sensors. Furthermore, it can pair with iOS and Android handhelds through the free Lezyne Ally app, which then provides turn-by-turn navigation, live tracking, Strava Live Segments and phone notifications (email, text and calls) to the Mini GPS. A super robust battery provides up to 10 hours of runtime, and an optimized GPS recording system tracks all the necessary ride data.
Year 10 Lezyne GPS Watches
Micro Color GPS Watch
Micro Color GPS Watch: $169.99
Micro Color GPS Watch Loaded (Heart Rate): $209.99
Packed with all of the cutting edge features that our GPS cycling computers have, plus more, the all-new Micro C GPS Watch is a distinctly designed, wearable companion for multi sport athletes. Highlighted by a dynamic color display, the watch provides specific modes for cycling, hiking and running—including a basic lifestyle mode. With Bluetooth and Ant+ connectivity, the unit can pair with power meters, heart rate monitors and speed/cadence sensors, plus sync with iOS and Android handhelds through our Lezyne Ally app. When paired to the app, the Micro C GPS Watch offers turn-by-turn navigation, live tracking, Strava Live Segments and phone notifications (text message, emails and phone calls). A durable, comfortable TPR band secures the device, and a standard USB-port simplifies charging for over 100 hours (up to 14 hours in GPS Mode) of runtime. The integrated accelerometer calculates steps in the lifestyle mode, enhances GPS tracking and improves battery run-time.
Micro GPS Watch
Micro GPS Watch: $139.99
Micro GPS Watch Loaded (Heart Rate): $179.99
The multi-mode Micro GPS Watch is a brand new wearable ideal for serious and recreational athletes. It's equipped with Bluetooth Smart and Ant+ connectivity, which can simultaneously pair with power meters, heart rate monitors, speed/cadence sensors and iOS or Android handhelds. When synced with our free Lezyne Ally app, the unit provides navigation, live tracking, Strava Live Segments and phone notifications (text message, emails and phone calls). Furthermore, it offers a basic lifestyle mode in addition to cycling, hiking and running specific modes. The integrated accelerometer works as a pedometer, and also enhances data recording in its GPS modes. The Micro GPS Watch can run for 100+ hours (up to 14 hours in GPS Mode) on a full charge, and a standard USB-port simplifies recharging. A durable TPR wristband is comfortable and complements the watch's modern, industrial design.
Along with our lineup of new cycling computers and GPS watches, we have also added two new accessories to our lineup: the Heart Rate Flow Sensor and the Cadence Speed Flow Sensor. These combined with our X-Lock Mount and Forward Mount are the best ways to completely outfit your bike with the suite of Lezyne GPS products.
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The mob outside were prevented from reaching the stage door by a cordon of police stretched out along College Street.
The screaming and chanting began when the doors to the hall were opened just after seven.
Even before the concert started, young girls sat on the edges of their seats and cried. Others with tears streaming down their cheecks, chanted the name of the group. During the first half of the show the hysteria mounted as the support group, Chips, played. Then compare Dave Eager had the unenviable task of announcing the Bay City Rollers. Many of today's youngsters have probably never heard their name, but they certainly were a hit at the City Hall in May 1975.


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Chloe Campbell's mother is overjoyed her daughter has been found safe and well after she disappeared from the family's Childers home while the family slept.
The three-year-old was reported abducted in the southeast Queensland town early on Thursday morning, sparking a huge police search.
Police found her at the showgrounds in the town about 1am on Saturday while "they were performing crime scene duties nearby".
Inspector Kevin Gutridge says Chloe "appeared" at the showgrounds "quite randomly".
"We have no idea as to how she came to be here. We are looking at every aspect of that and maintaining a very open mind," he told reporters in Childers on Saturday.
"Obviously how she came to be at the showgrounds will be part of the investigation.
"It's one of those dreams that came true ... the greatest possible outcome for everyone."
Chloe's mother Tammy O'Donnell rushed to her daughter at the Bundaberg Base Hospital where she was checked over.
"(I'm) over the world; there is no other word to really describe how I'm feeling, just overjoyed," Ms O'Donnell told reporters.
She said she cuddled her daughter, who came through her ordeal physically fine but "really tired".
"I was just in tears. I didn't care if she woke up or not and then I just laid on the bed with her and gave her cuddles for a while and then we just came home to let everyone know," said the mother of four.
"She opened her eyes a little bit and (said) 'Mummy want to go home now' and passed out."
Investigations are continuing.
Police State Crime Command officers hope to interview Chloe on Saturday.
"The last couple of days our focus has been locating her and locating her safe and well," Insp Gutridge said.
"Now we will transition to the investigation phase and focus more on that, as to the circumstance of her disappearance.
"We're sincerely hoping to speak to Chloe and anyone that might have any information that can help us."


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Activists have blockaded London bus depots operated by companies which used High Court injunction to prevent their workers joining last week's strike
Supporters of London bus workers demanding a financial bonus for extra work during the Olympics have blockaded a number of garages around the capital, preventing buses from leaving (pictured).
The activists have targeted six depots across London operated by the three companies – Arriva, Metroline and Go-Ahead – which last week secured a High Court injunction preventing their staff from joining last Friday's city-wide strike action.
An activist blockading one of the Go-Ahead depots in south London told UnionNews: "We'll stay here as long as we can, until the police come."
Unite intends to lodge a legal challenge to the injunction – likely to be made later this week – and officials say the union will also re-ballot its members at the three companies to allow them to take part in any future strike action in the Olympic bonus dispute.
Senior officials have warned of escalating direct action, as well as further strike action in the lead-up to the Olympics, if the bus operators and Transport for London, continue to refuse bus workers a bonus.
Bus workers are among the lowest-paid of all transport workers in London, but employers have refused to grant them a £500 bonus for the extra workload they are being asked to take on during the period of the games.
Workers on London Underground, DLR, London Overground and some network rail services are to receive Olympic bonuses of between £500 and £900.
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There's nothing better than tackling the cold than with a piece of outerwear that is actually good looking and warm. It's sometimes so hard to find both in one, but I'm the type of girl who needs to be comfortable first and potentially stylish second, so needless to say I've been clinging on to this teddy coat since I bought it. It's the best thing to grace my wardrobe since the temperature dropped.
On another note, how beautiful is the Natural History Museum? I featured it as one of my top 5 Instagram locations in London (at Christmas time) and it's easily one of my favourite buildings anywhere, ever. The atmosphere on this day was one of those picture perfect scenarios, where it was actually possible to capture within a single image.
Speaking of Christmas. I hope you all had the most wonderful day with your families or wherever you were in the world. I spent the majority of mine, cooking, eating, lounging around and putting a little bit of a digital detox into practise. It was perfect.


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Future house pioneer Tchami has been making waves as both an industry leading producer and front man of label, Confession. The fairly new label is already home to various cutting edge artists that hang around the future house scene, including Dustycloud, Malaa and Brohug. What started as a simple Soundcloud hashtag coined by Tchami, "future house" grew to become an empire taking over the electronic world. Far beyond infectious bass-lines and a timeless club sound, what Confession does as a label is gather sophisticated producers who depict genuine talent and passion.
Contributing to the roster of innovative producers, ANGELZ returns to Confession with a fresh new EP, Saint Thug. Hailing from Quebec City, ANGELZ is one of the first artists to release on Confession with the banger "Hey Girl". He has formerly produced on the renowned Def Jam Records; utilizing his hip-hop influence, the Canadian producer has properly moved forward in his signature style, taking on the funky yet gritty g-house sound.
Saint Thug begins with the track "Crew". Through gasps and breaths, an enticing synth coils around the bass trickled beat. The drop reveals itself with a strong metallic sound, involving glitchy static and industrial inspirations.
"ATBWFM" jumps right into a catchy, ego-boosting loop, "All these bitches wanna fuck". This looping layers over trickling blips that taper into the deep beat. The track merges classic house 808's with a fat bass sound sure to please the dance floor.
The following track "Stunt" exhibits ANGELZ ability to collage varying samples and sounds to create funky and eclectic work. With a screeching and buzzing melody, the track is an undefinable number that'll appeal to a range of electronic music fans across the board.
Saint Thug is concluded with an unexpected bang in "Want it All". ANGELZ ends it off by punching in some hip hop influenced vocals and punchy percussion. The first drop reels in some delectably filthy dub infused growls. The serrated texture adds an exciting dimension to the track, depicting a colourful evolution in ANGELZ sound.
Maintaining the reputable perception of the Confession label, ANGELZ goes above and beyond in this latest release. Diving deeper into g-house realm but additionally throwing in elements of varying aesthetics, he proves himself as a producer willing to grow. Saint Thug brings together the catchy nature of hip hop hooks and hypnotic depth of house music, citing the EP as a must listen from front to back. EARMILK had the opportunity to speak with ANGELZ regarding his latest work, inspirations and thoughts on the state of electronic music today.
EARMILK: What influenced you to get into producing music? Who are some of your all time inspirations when it comes to music?
A: I grew up in a very musical family, by the time I was 5 I knew all the classics of the last 3 decades. The first time I listened to The Chemical Brothers and The Prodigy, I knew it was something entirely different. Fast forward a couple years of selling mix tapes in primary school (just my favorite tunes) later , I became very into hip hop. I would spend nights reading the booklets of my CDs and that's when I started noticing the same names coming up again and again on my favorite records. 'Produced by The Neptunes' , 'Produced by Timbaland' or 'Produced by Scott Storch'. I ended up on the Star Trak forums to stay up to date with Pharrell and Chad (my childhood heroes) and after a bit I kept venturing over to the 'Beats' section of the forum. I started listening to the top posts and my mind was blown, some of these unknown guys were making stuff that was on the level of all my favorite tunes. At that point there was no doubt in my mind that I could do this too, I just had to learn how.
EM: What up and comers do you think are crafting groundbreaking music today? How does one stand out in such a saturated market?
A: Everyone on Confession, Hucci's label Veyron Arche is my kind of stuff also Record Record is another one with very high quality standards in the alternative landscape. One stands out by having clear and strong musical ideas. I don't know if it will make any sense but : If you're not technical then kill it and work around your limitations and just make the hottest non-technical shit ever and assume it (most of your favorite hip hop producers don't know and don't care about any technical aspect) and if you're very technical then don't make just producer porn but have fun and use your skills to stand out with clever tricks.
EM: Tell us about the creative process of Saint Thug and how it's like releasing it off Tchami's imprint Confession.
A: I've always liked making music based off a concept, in that case even before I started working on it I knew 'Saint Thug' was going to be the name. The EP is noticeably dark, the musical arrangements remind of something that would play in the catacombs and the drops have a lot of personality and a lot of rawness.Releasing on it on Confession was the original intent, it was my duty to come up with something that is challenging because a lot of eyes are on us.
EM: Describe your present sound and how you feel you've progressed artistically after Def Jam.
A: For the first 9 years of my producing experience , I was making beats. The next 3, I was making songs. I was making every style of hip hop, from Alchemist sampled type beats to bass heavy crunk to hyphy. Now I focus on dance music. I used to send my songs to the rappers then they would do their thing and I was pretty much left out of all the process except the initial instrumental part. Now I do everything myself, I do songwriting as well & I'm in control of every idea.
EM: What advice would you give for producers out there trying to cultivate their own signature sound?
A: It starts with finding out who your main inspirations are. Dig deep and really pinpoint them, then find out why they moved you. Once you have a fairly accurate picture what your background is, start figuring out what kind of music you want to make. There's a lot of horror movies out but there's only one 'The Shining'. Once you start seeing music as something more than just 'tunes' but something that takes people places, you're gonna see why it's exciting to develop a unique sound. I don't make music according to the rules, I just go by the vibe. If every single time I sit down to work on music I follow my instincts, patterns in stylistic choices will start appearing. That's your signature sound.
EM: In what direction do you feel like electronic music is moving towards today? And what do you feel is lacking in the scene?
A: I don't think the scene is lacking anything. Every day I discover new exciting music , especially coming out of places like Africa and South America where some of these kids make music only with their cell-phones and it's inspired by the mainstream but because their tools are so limited it becomes something completely crazy and new. I think electronic music is just a way of presenting music and I don't regret putting in the work and being part of this new era.
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Your First Sex DollThis doll is going to be worth it for someone who wants to try out using a sex doll for the first time. The toy brings to the table experiences you can't really simulate without a sex doll. The material, mouth, vagina, and ass are low tier in the world of sex toys. It's a toss up between them that you will have to decide for yourself.
Three hole doll.
Nice breasts.
Full sized.
Nice breasts.
Full sized.
Material safety.
Low performance orifices.
Low performance orifices.
The primary use of this toy is for a beginner's first sex doll to see if they are interested in the idea of one. Think of it as a "teddy bear for adults" rather than the function provided by the common masturbator. If you don't exert much mental effort in your sex play then this toy probably isn't for you.
Material / Texture
The material is one of the biggest drawbacks of this toy. It contains phthalates which are perfectly okay in small exposures but it probably is not in your best interest to use this toy 7 days a week or start a lifetime collection of toys using the material. The smell and taste of this toy is apparent with use but I don't find it overwhelming.
Shape / Design / Size / Fit
The size is nice with no ridiculous anatomical exaggerations (relative to how realistic you can possibly be with a blow up doll). The mouth, vagina, and ass are usable but I find the vagina to be one of the more awkwardly positioned features of the toy. The breasts and nipples are very big and nice although trying to tit fuck the doll easily is a challenge and may not be worth the effort. The orifices have the ability to snag hold of condoms so be aware of that if you use one.
Functions / Performance / Controls
The orifices on this toy are certainly usable but in terms of the purely physical pleasure received they are outperformed by even the cheapest masturbators and sleeves on this site. The mental stimulation from this toy is going to outperform the physical stimulation.
Care and Maintenance
The outside of the toy wipes clean very easily. The orifices are harder to clean but are easier to clean than most masturbators available on Eden. You can use the inflated and deflated states of the toy to help facilitate cleaning.
The packaging is not in the least bit discreet as you can see from the product images. You can, however, save the package for storage, but I find it takes some skill in folding the doll to properly fit in the box with the flap closed.
Follow-up commentary 22 days after original review
The doll still has managed to hold up. Knock on wood, but no air leaks or holes have formed thus far. Like I said previously, for what the product is it has its uses and now following up on that my opinion has not changed.
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Healthy habits
Hello delightful individuals, I expect you're having a awesome day. Recently I've changed my morning schedule and included some healthy habits. I have discovered it helps me to have a more gainful, more joyful and positive day than before. It has changed my outlook for the day and has helped me to have less anxiety. These are my healthy habits that I try to follow every morning.
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nice article. drinking water in the morning is the best thing everyone should do. It also helps helps our system to work efficiently throughout the day and yes ofcourse meditation is very useful in many aspects.ReplyDelete
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I really enjoyed reading your post! Thanks for your kind recommendations -- although I am not sure to follow all of them. I always drink a glass of water before taking my breakfast. I like your breakfast tip but I would only do it on Saturdays or Sundays. I am always in a hurry when it comes to breakfast! However, I can really imagine to have a joyful day after having such a breakfast!
Well done! Many thanks!
Great post. Trying the water habit first. Next up exercise!ReplyDelete
I always drink water in the mornings, as I must take some medications. Plus I need to check my sugar levels. I love your article it is full of great tips to get in to healthy habits.ReplyDelete
Good point on drinking water in the morning. I have been doing it for so many years, being taught by my very careful mother. I also add lemon, if I am in the mood.ReplyDelete
Thanks for sharing!
Well I do a few of the things you have listed. I start my day with a glass of lemon water, and walking outside to visit my mom's garden. I look up above and "talk" to her, feeling a sense of peace and calmness. There are days I don't have time for full breakfast but I at least try to grab a piece of fruit. Then it's off to work!ReplyDelete
Great suggestions! I will try and use the tips to help me have a productive day. Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete


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