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Jake Cregger - Triac, Multicult, No Survivors Podcast
Top Picks for 2014 - I am not an authority on anything. These items were pleasing to me in 2014.
Esplendor Geometrico - Ultraphoon
Complex rhythms bolstered by splashes of orchestrated noise and meandering distorted voice recordings. There is a huge array of interesting details and textures on this record. It exists within the same universe as past releases but this album is clearly an evolutionary step with regard to the overall sound quality. Ultraphoon is not terribly harsh like older material but seems like a refined and honed communication of the vibe these guys have been working with forever. Technically I think it was released at the end of December 2013 but has been on regular rotation all year.
(Overall - This sounds the way the inside of a 1990's calculator feels against your tongue.)
Grueling Sentence - Shroud And Silence
2 hands and one mean foot handled every instrument on this record and it is awesome! Single foot blasts paired with angular deathmetal-esque riffs (I don't know how to talk about guitar) with a blunt grind minded execution on all fronts. Joel Stallings from Defeatist and Radiation Blackbody proving that discipline and a bald head can go a long way.
(Overall - Grindcore by a guy that is probably more focused on improving his craft than you have ever been.)
Bohren and Der Club of Gore - Piano Nights
Piano Nights creates a mood and space unlike most anything I have heard. It could be the soundtrack to a few W.G. Sebald books or select scenes from different Lynch films but it is entirely its own fully developed world. Its dark, foggy and brooding but truly a great listen. This was the first record I thought of when making this list. The cover art is too perfect to be ignored.
(Overall - Its dark and you're gonna die.)
Charles Hayward - The Smell of Metal (Double LP re-issue)
This is possibly the best looking release of the year. Deluxe on every level with beautiful gate-fold artwork. If this came with blank vinyl it'd be worth the the investment. Charles Hayward (Drummer for This Heat) released these tracks in 1990 as a tribute to Mark Rothko but now they are packaged here with additional remixes. The music is just as valid today, blending natural percussion and hypnotic rhythms with ominous synths. The music matches the stark and moody artwork perfectly. Every time I hear it, I feel like something new is brought to the surface.
(Overall - I had been waiting for a record like this but didn't even know it. Check it out.)
Power Take off - Unhinged
On "Unhinged", Power Take Off finally fused their live presentation with their recorded material on this tape and it worked very well. I saw PTO over the summer and they put serious time into crafting their live sound which is physically invasive. I have never had my throat vibrate from the sonic power of a band before. A friend of mine said her eyes were jiggling in her skull due to the guitar and bass. This usually masks a band's lack of riffs but I think the repetitious heavy grooves and great riffs make PTO a huge deal of fun live... AND now they managed to communicate that power through the unique tones and sound on this tape. These looping and menacing hooks with a drum sound that recreates the feeling of sitting at a kit was a highlight for sure. The vocal delivery shifts the trajectory since the vocalist refuses to just scream his head off but instead is barking about his love for his families farming background. The packaging on this tape, with its exquisite printing and high dollar paper stock, makes for one of the most handsome tapes I own.
(Overall - Think Brainbombs meets TAD.)
Radiation Blackbody - Falling to Death Through Time and Space
Nihilistic prog from the future. This band creates music unlike anything else happening from what I can tell and the endless rhythmic twists and resulting inertia make for a really unique record. This is a step beyond their last release with a bit more groove and open space within the songs but that is not a bad thing. Great bass tones and the a very organic and raw drums. This band is exploring their own sound which is rare today.
(Overall - Angry, high powered robot versions of Tony Levin and Bill Bruford jamming... in space.)
Genocide Pact - Desecration
Great riffs, tons of groove, drum parts that elevate the songs and everything sounds so crunchy and mean. I love classic deathmetal but I also love whatever type this is because the execution here has a lot of punk leanings, which add to the intensity This band deserves all the praise they get on stage and on record. I also want to point out Connor Donegan on drums because his performance on these tracks is so solid. He locks down the groove when needed but also adds a huge amount of flair and style throughout every track. Drummers usually play it very straight or overplay but this performance supports the songs and adds some spice when needed. That's a drummers job and Connor helps the band glide through these knee wobbling riffs with ease.
(Overall - Killer riffs and thunderous drums. What more do you want?)
Banh Mi Sandwich @ Cure in Rochester, NY
In August I was in Rochester New York and I had an experience that I think has been one of the most powerful food related experiences I have had in years. Long story short, I ate the best damn sandwich I've ever had. I travel for work and over the past year I have eaten food in almost every region of the world and the Pork Belly Banh-mi sandwich at CURE in Rochester, NY tops all of it. The sandwich included Pork Sausage, country Pate, pickled vegetables & spiced mayo on a toasted baguette with cucumber salad. I ate it and basically my brain caved in on itself because I instantly let go of everything going on around me as the sandwich took over. I am pretty sure things were non-verbal for a few moments but I was able to communicate I needed more of these sandwiches and that I was in the midst of a powerful personal moment. I only mention it here because when I thought back over highlights of the year musically, this memory forced its way into my train of thought. The memory managed to jump shelves in my brain because that sandwich had so much power! Do yourself a favor and track down CURE when you are Rochester, NY.
(Overall - http://curebar.net/)
Gas Chamber - Hemorrhaging Light
Best record of 2014
Pig Heart Transplant - For Mass Consumption
Best record that is pretty mean
Morten J. Olsen - Bass drum!
Best record that features only a bass drum and some percussion garbage
Brutal Blues - S/T LP
Best record that has a ton of riffs but still has some serious songs
Radiation Blackbody - Falling to Death Through Time and Space
Best record that sounds like solving differential equations
Nas - Illmatic
Best reissue
Oren Ambarchi / Eli Keszler – Alps
Best record where the drums sound like you're falling down a flight of stairs
Beyoncé - Drunk in Love
Best song to drunkenly dance with your special lady (or fella or whatever blows your hair back)
Revenge - Rrroooaaarrr Fest in Montreal
Best gig that makes all other bands look goofy
To Øl - Fuck Art, The Heathens are Coming
Best beer from the best brewery
Steinar Kittelson - Brutal Blues, Psudoku
In alphabetical order
Autumn Harvest soundtrack
Batalj - live x 5
Dead Instrument - See Through Negative
Dead Instrument - live x 2
Freddy The Dyke - live x 6
Golden Statue - live at Consul80
Horacio Pollard - The Emotional Freedom Technique And The Theta Brainwave Caused By Manta Ray
Infero - Severe
NMO - live at Consul80
Noxagt - Brutage
Robby Komen - Sea Of Shit, Diseased Audio
#1 - Gas Chamber - Hemorrhaging Light LP (I knew this thing was going to be good, but man it was REALLY good. Surpassed all my expectations).
#2 - Radiation - s/t 7" (this 7" fucking blindsided me, unrelenting grindviolence from Miami? Gainesville? Something around there, I forget. This came out of nowhere and streamrolled right over my jaded ass. I love the lack of information or presence this band has on the internet too, creates a mystique about them that I can appreciate, or more so gives off an "I don't give a fuck" attitude which also works for me, whatever the case I am probably romanticizing/sensationalizing it because it just plain rips).
#3 - Water Torture - Pillbox LP (biased choice of course, these are my homies and I have released two records for them already + did a split with them...caught their 2nd or 3rd show as a band and was hooked ever since, no one can touch 'em.).
#4 - SFN / In Disgust split 7" (SFN are/were one of the best modern day powerviolence bands, and they are hometown heroes of the Midwest hailing from Madison, WI. This release was like 3 years in the making and finally dropped in 2014. Endless pressing plant issues, both bands being defunct, etc...it finally came out posthumously as a one-sided 7" instead of the initial split 5" it was slated to be. I was indifferent on the IxDx tracks, despite loving the band's previous efforts, but the SFN tracks (albeit only being three of them) are incredible and I'm glad they finally got to see the light of day).
#5 - Pig Heart Transplant - For Mass Consumption LP (been waiting for a new PHT release to drop forever, been an avid listener of every release. This was one of the few records I was frothing at the mouth to hear. Rhythmic and pummeling noise/pe brutality).
#6 - No Faith - Dead Weight 7" (old school Suppression worship done to perfection, still making it their own thing though...ex Vaccine guys, this is my favorite release of theirs thus far)
#7 - Internal Rot - Mental Hygiene LP (blistering grindcore from the land down under, bonus points for putting Kate Bush on the cover...played with this band and they blew me away live).
#7.5 - Iron Lung - Savagery 7" (well...it's fucking Iron Lung, not much else to be said).
#8 - Sick/Tired - Dissolution LP (biased choice, again, close friends that have I have watched put in a lot of hard work, best-of-the-Midwest grinders 2nd full length (technically 3rd but the first one doesn't count to me)).
#9 - Brutal Blues - LP (fucking WEIRD sounding grind band, in the best possible way, I love this record and the barrage of delay-drenched vocals).
#9.5 - Rapturous Grief - Ficcion Corporative 7" (another pleasant surprise, crushing pv with a killer vocalist).
#10 - Vile Intent - Demo 2014 (a few songs from a scrapped LP recording session were slapped on a tour tape...these sound great to me, gritty and mean pv band can do no wrong).
Honorable mention: Pleasure Cross 12" (it's good but I haven't listened to it enough to let it truly sink in yet, it's still very fresh to my ears. I was always a fan of Walls and the vocalist specifically impressed me in that band so naturally I was drawn to Pleasure Cross when I heard he was the vocalist...the Pleasure Cross demo was also really good but that was 2013).
Best live band I saw in 2014: SHITSTORM in Chicago...probably one of the best sets I've ever witnessed in general.
Casey Moore - Magrudergrind, Cuffed
1. Lumpy and the Dumpers - Total Punk 7"
I can pinpoint the exact moment I fell in love with this record: 1:51 minutes into Side A, "Gnats in the Pissa," when a saxophone solo (!) somehow turns a song about a urinal full of bugs into something even more disgusting. Also, pretty sure that guitar is slightly out of tune. Big fan.
2. Internal Rot - Mental Hygiene LP
A perfect grindcore record. I heard "Mental Hygiene" about eight months into a year spent mostly practicing blast beats, the performances are so good and so full of energy, I immediately felt like a fraud. Four months later, I still do.
3. Test - Balão de Azar Flexi 7"
From their logo on down, you really get the sense that Test are completely in charge of their own sound. In a little more than four minutes we hear about five different bands, or what could be bands, and it's all good.
4. Matyrdöd - Elddop LP
Relentlessly catchy, "Elddop" is an absolute burner. These riffs just seem to float above the rest of the band. Too much melody, you cry? Keep it to yourself, you dope.
5. Hank Wood and the Hammerheads - Stay Home LP
They are so good and they don't give a shit. I don't know that I would call "Stay Home" more mature than 2012's "Go Home" necessarily, but it feels like more of a record, more of a succinct statement. Maybe, I don't know. Whatever you think.
6. Dead Congregation - Promulgation of the Fall LP
A first class death metal record that doesn't open with a bunch of spooky trumpets or some goofy atmospheric sample: it starts with two snare hits into a blast beat. As it should be.
7. Infernöh / Nomad - Split LP
I'm picking this for the Infernöh side, and I'm picking that because I like the recording quality so much. The songs are tight, too.
8. Hysterics - Can't I Live?
It sounds like United Blood-era Agnostic Front but it's four women from Olympia. Just a classic hardcore record that any man would've been overjoyed to have written.
9. Blotter - Under Armour '77
I was on board the minute I saw the drawing of that dumb Daniel Johnston alien thing being killed on the cover. I'm really into this new crop of deliberately stupid punk bands.
10. Narc - Demo 2
Best band/drummer/dude in New York.
Aaron Nichols - Nerve Altar
1. Bohren & Der Club of Gore - Piano Nights Back in classic form
2. Gas Chamber - Hemorrhaging Light Beyond any scene or genre
3. Wovenhand - Refractory Obdurate Sold our souls for Rock n Roll
4. Internal Rot - Mental Hygiene How grindcore should be done
5. Scott Walker/Sunn - Soused Disaster narrowly avoided
6. Teitanblood - Death Wretched and horrific
7. GATH ŠMÂNÊ - Transmuted Marrow Savagery
8. Cliff Martinez - The Knick OST Anachronismal
9. The Wayward - In Alphabetical Order Weirdos resurrected to riff you to death
10. Jessica93 - Rise Swirling psychedelic guitar droning over primitive drum loops that speaks to your inner goth. God Machine meets Loop with early Robert Smith on vocals? Also, worst band name ever.
Shout out for the Cuffed demo too. Ex-Psychic Limb bros making noisy, catchy hardcore punk. Get at bothellmetal@hotmail for info
Andrew Nolan - Column Of Heaven, Death Agonies, etc
10 things in 2014:
1. Taking my 67 year old mother visiting from England to a free Swans show in Toronto. The teenage me would have thought that this would be the funniest thing in the world ever (or, more realistically, i would have been surly about it and muttered something about how stupid it is under my breath at no one in particular). Obviously she didn't really care either way, wore my earplugs and stuck her fingers in her ears for the whole duration. As i get older i'm more and more interested in how space is used for cultural purposes, seeing Swans perform in the awful pretend-public space of Dundas square was surreal and gave me a lot to think about.
2. I volunteer to work fests when they happen close by to me, it means i don't have to pay in, can see what i want to see and don't get that sinking feeling three bands in when i wonder what the hell i'm doing there and why i'm not at home reading a book on the couch with my dog; it gives me a purpose to be there when my natural inclination is to go home. At Not Dead Yet this year i fucked up and got stuck running a show that i had no interest in running at all and didn't know any of the bands on the bill. However, i saw some of the most vital hardcore bands i've seen in a long time that i otherwise wouldn't have seen, Ajax and Ooze were perfect and personified everything a decent hardcore show should be. DiE at another show were amazing as well, not what i was expecting at all. Let's have the lesson here be "you're not to old to see shit that will surprise you and totally blow you away". Lots of music is terrible, lots of cultural practices in underground music are terrible, but i have no time for the jaded.
3. I also worked Rrroooaaarrr fest in Montreal in the summer and got to watch Blasphemy and Revenge soundcheck. That was incredible. J Read goes for it in soundcheck as much as he does live.
4. Order from Chaos - Frozen in Steel box set on Nuclear War Now. I'm really not into the weird idolizing of old bands who usually don't merit it at all, particularly when the reissues are the worst offences of commodity fetishism ever. "Hey! Do you vaguely remember that one band from Sweden that had a tape you quite liked 20 years ago? Well we reissued it in a 14xLP box set with a flag, poster, bottle opener, VHS tape of their second rehearsal, crack pipe, logo branded electrical tape, goetic salt n pepper shakers, and remote control airplane!" Fuck that garbage. Anyway, the massive Order from Chaos box set that arrived in the mail yesterday is the exception to that rule, one of the few genuinely great death metal bands in the mid-90s, when death metal was largely a wasteland.
5. We did a short tour with Full of Hell, I like those guys a lot, good band, good people. I'm curious to see what they do as individuals way into the future, they could all go in many directions.
6. Mysticum - Planet Satan LP finally came out after years of rumours and false hope. And it's just as awesomely demented as I'd hoped it would be, love the giant poster of Planet Satan (literally a planet with the Mysticum logo on it) and pictures of them looking like a satanic raver Rammstein.
7. Painkiller issued Running for Cover's 2003 demo on LP, I miss that band and given how close Toronto is to Buffalo I regret that a former ensemble of mine only played two shows with them. Easily my favourite US hardcore band of the 2000s.
8. Speaking of Running for Cover, the Gas Chamber - Hemorrhaging Light LP was superb and we played a handful of shows with them this year, each time they blew me away; Jerid has the Ripcord fast beat down perfectly. Good to see people are starting to catch on to Gas Chamber, at times they're the perfect extension of late era G-Anx, at other times they're just their own thing entirely, floating off in to the cosmos.
9. Wolfbait - A Veil of Phosphorous Rot tape. There was a digital version of this in 2013, but i'd forgotten how good this was until the tape made it's way into hands. I'm pretty sure this Irish band are dead and buried now, leaving two excellent tapes, the self titled 2013 noise rock/ drone crossover and this tape of sound collage and experiments, not noise which denotes nothing in 2014, just a lot of great ideas put together in a way that pleased me.
10. Nekromantik on blu-ray. I watched the shit out of this when i had a 20th generation VHS dub in 1992, nice to be able to watch it without having to fruitlessly adjust my tracking every 10 seconds.
Jason Schulmerich - Yawn Factory
Aweful Kanawful - "Pharoah's Lonely Ego" tape
Gas Chamber - Hemorrhaging Light LP and live
Radiation Blackbody - Falling To Death...LP and live
Hepa/Titus - Gettin' It On LP
Mary Lattimore and Jeff Ziegler - Slant of Light LP
Total Control - Typical System LP
Inmates LP
Unwound reissue box sets
Hardcore DEVO LPs
Fair Warning, Diver Down, Reggatta de Blanc, Peni and the Pop-o-Pies when all else failed.
Joshua Scott - Radiation Blackbody
1. Best book (graphic)
Jason Schulmerich - Stepping Out (The Moonlighter)
Always lurking, the constant Maximum Voyeur is constant. Tireless and real.
2. Best book (text)
Peter Sotos - Desistance (Nine Banded Books) (Reissue)
Using Antoine D'Agata's photographs as a starting point, clearly traced paths of reminiscence through back rooms, interviews, porno reviews, and the most concise deconstruction of compulsion and no doubt available to the general public.
3. Best LP
Dead Congregation - Promulgation of the Fall (Norma Evangilium Diaboli)
Waited forever. Seeing it live cemented their position.
4. Best 7"
Raw Distractions - Raw Fight EP (Hardcore Survives)
This did not come off my turntable for several months.
5. Best tape
Gath Šmânê - Transmuted Marrow (Blutige Magie)
For lovers only.
6. Best live show
Two night of Virus at St Vitus
Also because Drew fell in love.
7. Best record my roommate played on
Raspberry Bulbs - Privacy (Blackest Ever Black)
More Chrome Metal than Black Metal.
8. Best collaboration between a band I despise and Western civilization's greatest lyricist/ collagist.
Scott Walker + Sunn - Soused (4AD)
Polishing turds, and rethinking my hatred.
9. Best reissue
GISM - Military Affairs Neurotic LP (Boot)
This should probably be the Anti-Cimex box set, but since I neglected to order it (like a dummy), it's the GISM boot here. Aaron's copy was quite handsome.
10. Best show I played
Triac, Sea of Shit, Sick/Tired, and Bottomed at Club Rectum in Chicago.
Best venue, surrounded by friends, alcohol, interested people, and amazing bands. Thank you.
Brad Skibinsky - Mass Deadening, Head Hits Concrete
Top 10 2014. Not including my own releases, locals, reissues, releases not on vinyl, or things I didn't buy or haven't had time to really give a listen to thoroughly.
In no order and at the moment:
Mayhem - Esoteric Warfare LP
Swallowed - Lunarterial LP
Blut Aus Nord - Memoria Vetusta III LP
Brutal Blues - s/t LP
Carpe Noctem - In Terra Profugus LP
Morbus Chron - Sweven LP
Mutilated Veterans - Necro Crust Warhead LP
Internal Rot - Mental Hygiene LP & live
Teitanblood - Death LP
Ulver/SUNNo))) - Terrestrials LP
Would probably be on the list given a couple more weeks; Occultation - Silence In the Astral House, Meth Drinker - Oil. Bolzer and Malthusian were too short to bump anything for. New Pantalones cd is not on vinyl. Horrible Pain lathe is just a 7". Etc...
Ryan Stoner - Anthems of the Undesirable
10. Radiation Blackbody Falling To Death Through Time and Space (Ultraviolet Catastrophe)
Amazed that I hadn't heard of this band prior to this Spring. For the uninitiated, this is the rhythm section from Defeatist and Anodyne playing what I've heard referred to as prog-inspired powerviolence. Enjoyed the first LP, but I spin this one far more often. Eagerly awaiting the new EP - and with any luck, some greater recognition for this band.
09. Old Man Gloom Ape of God (Profound Lore/SIGE)
I wasn't as into "No" as their earlier work, but "Ape of God" (all versions) sees the band in top form both in their songwriting and in fucking with their listeners. As usual, their best moments are when they get weirdest, and "Ape of God" sees Old Man Gloom obviously enjoying themselves and trying the kind of shit bands talk about doing in the studio and don't follow through on. One of the best in the game.
08. Blood Sun Circle Bloodiest/Sunniest (Hex)
I had never heard of Blood Sun Circle before they played with Moutheater this summer, but I dug on Engineer (their previous band) and scored copies of this LP from Hex after Passing Key came out. It's a subtle and steady ride, and an excellent one. Frankly, this is the record that Young Widows should have written - subdued and plodding post-hardcore from gear heads and masters of minimalism.
07. Mysticum Planet Satan
This record snuck up on me, but it was immediately more compelling to me than so many of the other acclaimed metal albums of 2014. I've found that the younger crowd tends to reject this release - and on some level I see why it's not for everyone, but when I think about it along the lines of something like Mortician or Dissection, I'm into it. My favorite "dumb" record of the year.
06. Nyodene D Mouths That Reap The Harvest (Urashima)
Aaron has been putting out consistently solid material for years, but I'd say this LP edges out last year's "Atop Masada" as my favorite thus far. One of the most exciting acts in american power electronics, at arguably his best form yet. Dynamic and intelligent industrial with a spirit that I'd like to see more out of punk and hardcore bands, much less the noise scene.
05. The Body (and Haxan Cloak) I Shall Die Here (RVNG)
I might go so far as to say I enjoy this album more than their last LP. It's significantly more concise, but also shows the band incorporating more noise and, well, less metal aspects into their songs. I enjoy how this seems to display Chip and Lee's love of alt-industrial acts while still sounding like a Body record. I should also mention that the collaborative album with Thou was also killer.
04. Pharaoh Negative Everything (A389 Recordings)
How rewarding is it when you champion a good band and you get to watch them grow into a great one? Pharaoh were largely overlooked after their first two 7"s on A389 came out, but now seem to be getting some much deserved attention. And with good timing - this LP has more nuanced songwriting and a clear understanding and execution of what the band wanted to accomplish in recording. Definitely my favorite act on an already stacked roster.
03. Raspberry Bulbs Privacy (Blackest Ever Black)
I love how R.B. have essentially eschewed the black metal genre by now. Their newest effort shows an affection for post-punk and more simplified rock song structures, but with continued growth in songwriting and more noise and cohesiveness. Excited to see how pissed Bone Awl fans get once they go even further with their next release (whenever that might be.)
02. Moutheater Passing Key (Anthems of The Undesirable)
I can genuinely say this would be on my list even had i not been affiliated with the album. Great, and surprisingly poppy songwriting emotionally distraught lyrics that blow most "personal" bands out of the water. Production inspired by the likes of "Siamese Dream" or "Rated R," but through Andrew and Tim's filters of Nirvana, Tad, Melvins, etc. What really makes this one stick out though is the back half of the album, where psychedelic influences and guitarist Andrew Aircraft's deep abiding love of classic rock meld surprisingly well with Moutheater's already established brand of noise-rock via grunge.
01. Gas Chamber Hemorrhaging Light (Iron Lung)
Early one, we all saw this one coming. In constant rotation since it's release. The best punk album of the year or sure - but more importantly, Hemmorhaging Light was both a pleasant surprise AND the next logical progression of their songwriting and abilities as a band. It should surprise no one that Iron Lung has put out one of the best records of the year AGAIN, but I should in fairness to a great label also confirm that the Pleasure Cross, Lowest Form, Demon Brother, and Iron Lung records they out out this year were all gnarly and would rightfully deserve spots on a more comprehensive list - which will be available through the Anthems website shortly.


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Cyril Pierre was born in Nancy, France, and trained at the Conservatoire of his native town, before joining Serge Golovine's class at the Ballet School of the Opéra National de Paris.
Having graduated, he was engaged at Roland Petit's Ballet National de Marseille, where he was promoted to first solist in 1990 and to étoile (Principal) in 1992. Four years later, Helgi Tomasson invited him to join the San Francisco Ballet as a Principal Dancer. His San Francisco repertoire included all major classical roles, as well as contemporary creations by Helgi Tomasson, James Kudelka and others.
Together with his former partner Lucia Lacarra he joined the Bavarian State Ballet as a Principal Dancer in autumn 2002, dancing such important roles as Onegin, Prince Siegfried (Swan Lake) and Abderakhman (Raymonda) in his very first Munich season.
During the season 2003/2004, he enlarged his repertoire with Günther in John Neumeier's The Nutcracker, Theseus/Oberon in Neumeier's A Midsummer Night's Dream and Prince Désiré in Sleeping Beauty (M. Petipa/I. Liška).
As a guest dancer, Cyril appeared on stages world wide, in full performances (Berlin, Prague, Naples, Milan) as well as in galas, mostly together with his former partner Lucia Lacarra.
At present Cyril is teaching at the Kirov Academy in Washington DC.
Debut 2004/2005
Romeo and Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet (J. Cranko)
Gaston in The Lady of the Camellias (J.Neumeier)
Black Cake (H. van Manen)
Bella Figura (J. Kylián)
Agon (G. Balanchine)
Solor in La Bayadère (M. Petipa/P. Bart)
Debut 2005/2006
Baron Ochs in The Silver Rose (G. Murphy), creation
Century Rolls (D. Bombana), creation
Hilarion in Giselle (P. Wright)
Debut 2006/2007
Prince Albrecht in Giselle (P. Wright)
Debut 2006/2007
Lankedem and Birbanto in Le Corsaire (M. Petipa/I. Liška)
Debut 2007/2008
Prospero in The Tempest (J. Mannes), creation
Große Fuge (H. van Manen)
Adagio Hammerklavier (H. van Manen)
Debut 2008/2009
Father in A Cinderella Story (J. Neumeier)
Tybalt in Romeo and Juliet (J. Cranko)
Shariar in Shéhérazade (M. Fokine)
Athlet in Les Biches (B. Nijinska)
Zugvögel (J. Kylián), creation
Debut 2009/2010
Abderakham in Raymonda (R. Barra)
The ballerina's boyfriend in Série Noire – A choreographic murder mystery (T. Kohler), creation
Debut 2010/2011
Tsar in Série Noire – A choreographic murder mystery (T. Kohler), creation
Pas de deux in Artifact (W. Forsythe)
Man 1 in My Ravel: Whichever Way he Looks… (J. Mannes), creation
Carabosse in Sleeping Beauty (M. Petipa/I. Liška)
Prince Leopold in Illusions – Like Swan Lake (J. Neumeier)
Don Quijote in Don Quijote (R. Barra after M. Petipa/A. Gorski, tradition)
El Trianero, Matador in Don Quijote (R. Barra after M. Petipa/A. Gorski, tradition)
Debut 2011/2012
Drosselmeier in The Nutcracker (J. Neumeier)
Hortensio in The Taming of the Shrew (J. Cranko)
Man in Song of the Earth (K. MacMillan)
The Fiancé in Las Hermanas (K. MacMillan)
Widow Simone in La Fille mal gardée (F. Ashton)
Debut 2012/2013
1st Pas de deux in Goldberg-Variations (J. Robbins)
The Moor in The Moor's Pavane (J. Limón)
The primaballerina's partner and pas de deux in Birthday Offering (F. Ashton)
Debut 2013/2014
Lord Capulet in Romeo and Juliet (J. Cranko)
Zettel in A Midsummer Night's Dream (J. Neumeier)
The Wise One in Le Sacre du printemps (M. Wigman)
Debut 2014/2015
Armand's father in The Lady of the Camellias (J. Neumeier)
Inigo in Paquita (M. Petipa/A. Ratmansky)

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Submitted by Katina Davis
The Broward County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. partnered with Broward Health will present its Family and Adolescent Health and Sexuality Conference on World Aids Day, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Delevoe Park and Urban League of Broward County, Community Empowerment Center in Fort Lauderdale. Adults and all youth grades six through 12 are invited and encouraged to attend this informative and enlightening conference.
The conference will offer attendees a variety of sessions that are relevant to their physical, social and emotional growth and development. Presenters will include medical, public health and social work professionals who will speak to and answer questions about understanding Human Sexuality, HIV/AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Teen Pregnancy Prevention, and Mental/Emotional Health. Onsite testing for HIV will be provided by staff from Broward Health, and will be available throughout the conference.
The conference is co-sponsored by Broward Health and Delta Education and Life Development Foundation. Registration and continental breakfast will begin at 8 am. Sessions will begin at 9 am. Health and wellness vendors will also be on hand. Breakfast and lunch will be provided free to all participants.
This conference will provide adults and teens with the opportunity to receive (concrete) information from experts in the health professions. Additionally, it will afford them the opportunity to engage and participate, among peers, in discussions about issues that are relevant to, and may be currently impacting them. The intent is to equip them with the knowledge and information necessary to aid them in making good, life-affirming decisions.
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Mira Rai is an athlete and the ultra-runner trail runner. She has participated in many international competitions and has won numerous awards. She was the winner of 2017 Adventurer of the year of National Geography. She has participated in some of the world's most challenging trails. Here in this video we can see the interview with Mira Rai about the struggle of her life. She talk about her family background and her experiences.
Guide of the month: January 2018
Traveling gives us the opportunity to disconnect from our regular life. You get to forget your problems/issues for a few weeks, it can also help you figure things out that you would not have understood without the distance traveling can give you. We all have crazy schedules, work and a family to take care of, going away alone or with some friends can give you distance and perhaps even make you realize how important these people are for you. Like the saying says: we never know what we have until we lose it.
Another great benefit is the relaxation you get to do. It's nice to live life to its fullest and enjoy a stress free time with yourself. Going on vacation lets us recharge our "batteries" by disconnecting us from our regular life. When we come back we feel invigorated and we are happy to be back in our day to day routine. It's a very good stress remover that has a lot more to give than most people are willing to accept.
Traveling increases our knowledge and widens our perspective. To view new customs, different ways of living is fantastic for the mind. It gives us a new perspective about life and especially our life, it can help us change some of our habits or even create new ones. When I travel I usually make it a point to try new food, some cultures don't have fries in their diet and they are all skinny, others use spices to give taste and not oils or fats. Discovering different values and ways to get by in life is really interesting. You also need to visit exotic new places and discover what this wonderful world has to offer.


text: 1.This edition of the Complete Works of Aristotle stems from the awareness of the extreme dearth of Portuguese translations of Aristotelian writings (only six published to date: Categories, On the Soul, Politics, Athenian Constitution, Rhetoric and Poetics), with the consequent scant interest shown for the author's work by the Portuguese philosophic community and the extraordinary lack of knowledge on the part of the general public regarding this great philosopher's thought. Accordingly, the purpose of this edition is to ensure that the whole Aristotelian collection becomes accessible to Portuguese readers. For this reason, it includes not only the nearly fifty complete treatises that have survived until today, but also all the other texts that have been traditionally passed down under Aristotle's name, in a more or less fragmentary and/or reliable fashion. Besides the writings collected by Imanuel Bekker in the first modern edition of Aristotle's corpus (1831), which included authentic works as well as spurious and doubtful ones, and the later discovered Athenian Constitution (literally unearthed at the end of the 19th century), the present edition encompasses, then, all the fragments attributed to Aristotle (again, authentic, suspicious and pseudo-epigraphs) and, finally, the seven apocryphal books that were in circulation at a later period, also under Aristotle's name, for instance The Book of Causes, the Secret of Secrets or Theology.Aiming, as it does, to carry out the translation of this full set of works, the present Complete Works of Aristotle will be, therefore, the first and only one of its kind, internationally, to encompasses the entire Aristotelian legacy, since no other collection includes the last texts mentioned above. Needless to say, all texts published in this edition are translated directly from the original.2.Given that the purpose of this project is to ensure the Portuguese reader's access to Aristotle's thought and work, thus contributing to the general knowledge of the author in Portugal, it is understandable that all technical demands have been reduced to the minimum and the critical apparatus restricted to that which simply allows us to achieve that goal while maintaining the quality and rigour of the translations.Consequently, the publications included in the Complete Works of Aristotle will conform to a simple standardised format: an introduction consisting of the historical and philosophical framework of the translated text; the translation of the work; and such explanatory notes either that allow the reader to follow Aristotle's thought where it becomes harder to comprehend, or that the translators, in order to make their work perfectly clear, decide should be included in order to clarify their options, or to alert the reader to other possible readings that, for one reason or another, have been passed over in favour of the ones chosen for the translation given. Hence, this project has no pretensions of exhausting, for once and for all, the investigation concerning the works translated here, nor does it claim to have had the last word on complicated decisions of interpretation, whether technical, linguistic, or philosophical. On the contrary, by making available to the public competent and trustworthy translations of Aristotle's entire work, our overall purpose is to increase interest in our author so that soon, many other translations, possibly even better than those offered here, may arise from this foundation.Therefore, it is with total openness and humbleness that we await observations and criticism. Only in this way will improvement and progress be made. We are, in this case, in a situation similar to that experienced by Imanuel Bekker, the outstanding German philologist who, as mentioned above, at the beginning of the nineteenth century, took the pioneering initiative of editing the totality of the Aristotelian treatises for the Berlin Academy.Now-a-days, none of his editions is considered a work of reference. But, if for any reason he had not thrown himself into that pioneering work, not one of the subsequent editions would have been possible and the scenario of Aristotelian studies at the beginning of the twenty-first century would have suffered a two-century set-back.So, if the promoters of this project can be allowed to set their hearts on anything, it is that all the translations that are now beginning to be published will be replaced soon enough by others that are clearer and more incisive in content, more successful and pleasant in their choice of language, and more daring in their interpretations. Such an outcome would mean that their objective had been fully achieved.3.The initiative for this edition was taken by Centre of Philosophy of the University of Lisbon, which has also undertaken its coordination.The collaboration of other national scientific institutes, however, was not long in coming. The collaborating institutes are: the Centre for Classical Studies and the Centre of History of the University of Lisbon; the Institute for Philosophy of Language of the New University of Lisbon; the David Lopes Institute for Arabic and Islamic Studies; and the Centres for Language, Interpretation and Philosophy and for Classical and Humanistic Studies of the University of Coimbra. For this reason, it can be said that it now mobilises practically all national investigators in the areas of Ancient Philosophy, Classical Studies and Arabic and Islamic Studies, who have enthusiastically joined the project and are already working on it, so that the twelve-year period granted for this purpose might be put to effective use in successfully bringing the project to completion. However, this project would not be possible without the high degree of understanding that the promoters have found in the Imprensa Nacional, who, unhesitatingly, accepted responsibility for the publication of the translations, showing their belief in the fulfilment of the editorial programme involved. A great and heartfelt expression of appreciation is due to everyone.


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DescriptionThis book gives a radically new reading of Russia's cultural history. Alexander Etkind traces how the Russian Empire conquered foreign territories and domesticated its own heartlands, thereby colonizing many peoples, Russians included. This vision of colonization as simultaneously internal and external, colonizing one's own people as well as others, is crucial for scholars of empire, colonialism and globalization. Starting with the fur trade, which shaped its enormous territory, and ending with Russia's collapse in 1917, Etkind explores serfdom, the peasant commune, and other institutions of internal colonization. His account brings out the formative role of foreign colonies in Russia, the self-colonizing discourse of Russian classical historiography, and the revolutionary leaders' illusory hopes for an alliance with the exotic, pacifist sectarians. Transcending the boundaries between history and literature, Etkind examines striking writings about Russia's imperial experience, from Defoe to Tolstoy and from Gogol to Conrad. This path-breaking book blends together historical, theoretical and literary analysis in a highly original way. It will be essential reading for students of Russian history and literature and for anyone interested in the literary and cultural aspects of colonization and its aftermath.
About AuthorAlexander Etkind is Professor of Russian Literature and Cultural History at the University of Cambridge, where he is also a Fellow at King's College. His most recent book is Internal Colonization: Russia's Imperial Experience (2011).
ContentsIntroduction Part One. The Non-Traditional Orient Chapter 1. Less than One and Double Chapter 2. Worldliness Part Two. Writing from Scratch Chapter 3. Chasing Rurik Chapter 4. To Colonize Oneself Chapter 5. Barrels of Fur Part 3. Empire of the Tsars Chapter 6. Occult Instability Chapter 7. Disciplinary Gears Chapter 8. Internal Affairs Part 4. Shaved Man's Burden Chapter 9. Philosophy under Russian Rule Chapter 10. Sects and Revolution Chapter 11. Re-Enchanting the Darkness Chapter 12. Sacrificial Plotlines Conclusion
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The "Pink Tax" refers to the fact that women are charged more than men for the same goods and services and a Toronto coffee shop pointed this out in a way that is almost jarring.
There is no questioning that inequality among the genders exists on a large scale but there are ways in which it occurs that many people don't realize. There are no federal laws against gendered pricing and the result is that women are charged $2,000 more than men each year for the same products. This amounts to almost $100,000 in a lifetime. A Toronto coffee shop pointed out this inequality by charging women more for their coffee than men and noting their reactions -- causing the user to question why they do not often think about this blatant display of sexism in many industries, but would not accept it in something like coffee shop pricing.
The Pink Tax campaign aims to prevent gendered pricing that charges women more than men for the same things and hopes to do so by making viewers think about their own assumptions in their consumption habits.
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As he waits for a judge to rule on a possible ethics investigation against him, South Carolina House Speaker Bobby Harrell went on the offensive Monday.
The powerful Republican told his hometown Charleston station WTMA on Monday that he believes the investigation is politically motivated by those who want him out of the Speaker's position. He declined when host Tara Servatius asked him to name names, saying he would answer her questions once the "dust settles, hopefully by the end of the summer."
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson turned over evidence of a State Law Enforcement Division investigation to the State Grand Jury in January. Wilson had asked SLED to review Harrell's campaign finances following a complaint by several groups led by the libertarian thinktank South Carolina Policy Council. Harrell has repeatedly insisted that he's done nothing wrong. His attorneys say any ethics investigation should be handled by the House Ethics Committee, not a grand jury. Wilson has said the Ethics Committee would have a conflict of interest due to Harrell's influence in the House.
Harrell told Servatius that he may have been "targeted" in order to weaken Charleston's influence in the Statehouse. "We used to have the President of the Senate (Glenn McConnell) from Charleston, the Speaker of the House from Charleston, and (Governor Sanford) was from down here," he said. "We had a lot of folks in powerful positions from down here." Current governor Nikki Haley is from Lexington, while Senate President John Courson is from Columbia.
: Harrell defends himself on WTMA (8:23)
Harrell hinted that the Attorney General's successful prosecution of former Lieutenant Governor Ken Ard (a Florence County native) on corruption charges was an attempt to force an unwilling McConnell to replace him in the largely-ceremonial position. South Carolina's constitution requires the Senate President pro tempore to become lieutenant governor should the office become vacant.
"By removing Ken Ard, folks around the state were able to relieve Charleston of having the President of the Senate," he told WTMA. "I think folks are coming after the Speaker of the House now. Because I haven't done anything."
"When you go down the list of things that they've tried to charge me with, there's nothing there," he said. "They can't come up with specifics, because there aren't any."
The original SC Policy Council complaint accused Harrell of improperly reimbursing himself $325,000 in campaign funds to pay for trips on his personal plane while conducting state business. Harrell (who is a pilot) said the reimbursements were less than it would have cost to charter a plane. But the complaint states that the Speaker did not include any receipts to show the actual costs of the flights. It is against state law for a candidate to use campaign funds for their personal economic gain.
During Monday's interview, Harrell said an Associated Press reporter had been given access to invoices and receipts and seemed to find no discrepancies. However, that reporter noted she was not allowed to make copies to examine at a later date. The complaint also accuses Harrell of using his position to get favorable treatment for a pharmacy he owns.
The Policy Council maintains that Wilson is acting appropriately on their complaint. President Ashley Landess implied that they had discovered possible criminal actions by Harrell. "We always believed this was a matter for the Attorney General. And, certainly, we would never have spent the time and energy that we did on this if we simply thought we were dealing with technical ethics violations." She would not elaborate on those potential criminal acts.
Harrell on Monday again called on the Attorney General's office to release the SLED report into his campaign. But a spokesman for the AG's Office has previously said the report cannot be made public until the grand jury finishes its review.


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Version 0.3 GSPdf has been released The main feature is a Preference Panel where the user can select the GhostScript binary to use. Packagers are still encouraged to set the default path which is correct for the operating system they target to, but now for example multiple instances of GS are easily supported.
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The current presidential election cycle has given Americans a bountiful range of rhetoric to explore. Fiery jabs fly as Clinton and Trump skillfully joust through debate after debate. Unfortunately, proper political pivoting has left questions constantly unanswered. Most voter conversation is concisely controversial; America's collective stream of consciousness is focused on email and groping allegations to a far larger extent than issues of direct relevance like the economy, that is terrifying.
Fortunately, the CEO of Forefront Capital has a fix of information for those left feeling intellectually starved by the news cycle. Brad Reifler has analyzed policy proposal points from both candidates, ranging from capital gains to small business tax. Reifler's involvement in companies includes the likes of Refco, Sino Mercury, and Pali Capital.
Starting with the stock market, the average American could be affected by Clinton's plan of reshaping the capital gains tax to involve the duration an investment is held; although Clinton generally plans on incorporating higher taxes for millionaires, redistributing wealth through welfare and college tuition programs. On the other hand, Trump proposes a general simplification of the tax system, getting rid of various deductions and streamlining current brackets into broader classifications. Trump's plan is essentially a variation on trickle-down, cutting some existing taxes for high earners to provide motivation for stimulation.
Reifler is currently (although not exclusively) an auditor at Sino Mercury Acquisition Corp. This position combined with a storied history of direct involvement in America's economic landscape is sure to enhance any layman's understanding of the current climate. Situational awareness is a critical aspect of Brad's work. Why not benefit from this wisdom?
Brad Reifler points out that the most significant alteration to the existing system comes with Estate Tax. For the economically-ignorant, the Estate Tax is what is commonly referred to as the "death-tax". Trump proposes a complete repeal of this tax, theoretically providing incentive for high-value individual American residency. Clinton, conversely, proposes modifying this tax by lowering the necessary minimum net-worth of application. Although, Brad Reifler clarifies that Clinton actually agrees with some aspects of Trump's plan in this regard. The chosen candidate will certainly impact the economy, in a time of social unrest, this impact could make or break the nation. Brad makes similar points on Twitter, and is well known for his biting financial commentary there. Also worth noting, for non-political commentary you can find Brad on Investing.com, where he's always breaking down the stock market in real time.


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Stock photography is EVERYWHERE. In photo frames, all over magazine advertisements, websites, brochures, anywhere you can think of. There are many websites, like iStockPhoto.com, that are dedicated to selling thousands of professional pictures taken with models and professional photographers in whatever pose and situation you could ever imagine. Most of the time stock photos are a great thing. A nice looking photo can really add to a piece of advertising, and it's a lot easier and cost effective to go onto a stock photography website and buy a great looking picture for $20 than to hire a photographer and a model and pay a couple hundred dollars for a photo-shoot.
In dentistry using stock photos can be really useful. A nice picture of a girl smiling or a family brushing their teeth can improve the look of a brochure or a website. However, "Before and After" and "Smile Galleries" aren't the place for stock photography. Before and after photos are meant to be a portfolio of a dentist's work, actual cases of the dentist's capabilities and talents. Dental work, especially cosmetic dental work, is very personal to those who are considering having some completed. Patients and prospective patients look through these before and after photos as true samples of what their smile could be improved to look like from their specific dentist. Before and after stock photography isn't fair to those flipping through an online Smile Gallery who trust that the cases have actually been completed by that dentist. I feel like this is false advertising.
I like to take before and after pictures for cases that are especially good examples of either common cosmetic dental work, like veneers or dentures, or especially extensive cosmetic dental work, like dental implants. I respectfully never take photos of the patients' faces, only their teeth or smiles. Here are what natural before and after photos look like:
Look through your dentist's Smile Gallery, do the before and after pictures look believable? Do the people in them look real? Do the pictures look set up? After perusing the internet I found a few great examples of Before and After stock pictures:
This is kind of a silly one for a dental office, obviously a full
makeover and you can hardly even see her teeth!
Both of these were found on Shutterstock, a stock photography website.
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A second chance at some defining moment in life - that's what the Time Express offered its passengers. Jason and Margaret Winters (real life husband and wife team Price and Browne) led their charges back in time to re-live some important circumstance on a ghost train manned by victims of a horrible wreck in 1898. Each episode featured two stories of people given another opportunity to make things right.
This series only ran for four episodes in the spring of 1979. Above is the opening credits to the series, uploaded to YouTube by skaryguy71.
Obscurity factor: 9 (known mostly only to Price fans, not on DVD, only credits on YouTube)
Friday, August 19, 2011
Vincent Price & Coral Browne in Time Express (1979)
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- LeightonAugust 21, 2011 at 11:47 PM
I vaguely recall this show - four episodes in the spring? That sounds like a failed pilot, but with four shows, it had to be more of a commitment. Very "Spelling-ish", to be sure.ReplyDelete
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Kiev: NATO on Wednesday accused Russia of sending fresh columns of tanks, troops and military hardware into Ukraine as Kiev said it was preparing for a return to combat in the war-torn east.
Ukraine`s warning will fuel fears of a return to all-out conflict despite a two-month-old ceasefire deal which has halted fighting along much of the frontline but not stopped shelling at strategic flashpoints.
Defence Minister Stepan Poltorak said Kiev was getting set for a possible new round of fighting after seeing "increased activity" by Russia and pro-Moscow rebels across the region.
"The main task I see is to prepare for combat operations. We are doing this, we are readying our reserves," Poltorak said at the start of a cabinet meeting.
"We observe their movements, we know where they are and we expect unpredictable actions from them."
He said the situation in the conflict zone was "complicated but stable" for now.
His comments came as NATO`s supreme commander threw his weight behind allegations that Moscow has stepped up the flow of armaments across the frontier in the past few days, the first such accusations from the US-led alliance since the signing of the truce deal September 5.
"We have seen columns of Russian equipment, primarily Russian tanks, Russian artillery, Russian air defence systems and Russian combat troops entering into Ukraine," US General Philip Breedlove said in Sofia.
Moscow immediately rejected the allegations, the latest in stream of denials that it is involved in the fighting that has rocked east Ukraine since early April.
"We have stopped paying attention to unfounded statements by NATO`s Supreme Allied Commander Europe General Philip Breedlove about his `seeing` Russian military columns," defence ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov told Russian news agencies.
Russia, however, openly gives political backing to the self-declared separatist statelets and it is unclear how else the rebels could have acquired the heavy weaponry typical of a regular army.
Moscow deployed unmarked troops to seize the Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea in March, first denying they were its forces before admitting it had sent in soldiers.
The UN Security Council was set to hold an emergency session to discuss the Ukraine crisis at 1930 GMT, with representatives from the Organization for Security and Cooperation (OSCE) set to give an update on the situation on the ground.
The OSCE, which is monitoring the ceasefire, warned Tuesday there was a "rising" risk of an escalation in the conflict, which has claimed more than 4,000 lives since April, according to UN figures.
Its observers also reported seeing a convoy of 43 unmarked military trucks -- five towing Howitzer heavy artillery pieces and another five towing multi-launch rocket systems -- travelling into the rebel stronghold of Donetsk on Tuesday.
It was the latest in a string of recent sightings of unmarked trucks and heavy weapons heading towards the frontline in rebel-controlled areas.On the ground, several hours of heavy artillery fire rocked Donetsk, the most intense fighting since the weekend.
The explosions of mortars being fired from near the city centre towards government positions at the ruined airport continued throughout the morning but had calmed down by early afternoon, an AFP correspondent said.
Ukraine`s military said one soldier had been killed and five wounded as its positions came under repeated shelling around the region over the past 24 hours.
Government forces also accused the insurgents of trying to capture a strategic location along the volatile frontline, delineated as part of the ceasefire deal, north of the second-largest rebel stronghold Lugansk.
The Ukraine crisis has sent relations between Russia and the West plummeting to their lowest point since the Cold War.
Russian President Vladimir Putin was facing renewed Western diplomatic pressure over the conflict during a week of high-level international talks.
Putin discussed Ukraine with US President Barack Obama and Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott at a trade summit in Beijing on Tuesday.
Australia will host this week`s G20 summit in Brisbane which Putin is also to attend amid public anger over allegations Russia supplied rebels with the missile that shot down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine in July, killing all 298 people onboard including 38 Australian citizens and residents.
Dutch investigators were back at the rebel-controlled crash site on Wednesday looking for body parts but could not say when they would be able to start work on removing the wreckage because of the fragile security situation.


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Yep, it's a wrap. I finished the Pedestrian Crossing Cowl in time. Happily, for the KAL, you did not need the button on. I am still not decided about them.
Yarn: 100% Alpaca DK yarn, from an Alpaca farm in Tasmania
Needles: 4.0mm
I knitted it with a DK yarn instead of a worsted and a smaller needle, 4.0mm instead of 5.5mm, and I do not know how, it seems I have the right length and width, with just 2 stitches more. I really enjoy the fabric of the yarn when it is knitted and the result is quite simple but I like it. Still on the hunt for the last button. I thought I had found the fifth but I am not really happy with the combination with the other four.
On the needle, I still have my blanket that is growing quite regularly, just need three more rows of color and it will be finished. I am pretty confident I can finished it before September. At the beginning, I thought about adding a border, but I think finally I will let it like this. The question is more do i finishe with a yellow, a white after yellow, a dark green (my first idea) or a white after dark green, what do you think?
And finally, the pair of socks that are half finished, since the first one dropped of the needle this morning.
Still enjoying a lot this yarn. I am not totally happy with the finishing. I think it would have been better to do some ribbing, but I could not have it right with the portion I have. It something I must to look for for the next model of Cat Bordhi I want to knit.
So, in conclusion, it was a good week of knitting and I am so happy to see one of this project finished. I still have enough yarn to do a second one or maybe a pair of mitts, will see.


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|May 6, 2008
Alert #08-567
Williamson-Thermoflo Gas Boilers Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Williamson-Thermoflo GWS and GWI Gas Boilers
Units: About 1,800
Manufacturer: Weil-McLain, of Michigan City, Ind.
Hazard: If there is a leak in the vent piping, the recalled boilers can leak carbon monoxide (CO) into the buildings in which they are installed, posing a risk of CO poisoning.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: : The recall involves cast iron, gas-fired boilers used for space heating. The following model names and serial numbers are included in the recall.
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The model name and serial number are located on separate labels on the outside of the left panel.
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PFG Premium Finance Group, PFA Premium Finance Associates and NB National Brokerage have announced a strategic relationship. Through the agent marketing expertise of Bill Friend, President of PFG and PFA, both Property & Casualty as well as Life Insurance agents are moving towards diversifying their agencies for cross selling opportunities. "We offer manageable monthly payments for businesses and individuals," says Friend. "Businesses would rather have a monthly payment option rather than a lump sum payment. High net-worth individuals would rather put their money to use."
Todd Ruplinger of National Brokers welcomes the added business PFG and PFA brings. While PFG offers premium financing, NB offers multiple carrier and coverage options as well as high cash value policies. NB represents over 428 Term, Universal and Whole Life products.
Because of it complexity, premium financing is not for everyone. If you have financially sophisticated clients with skilled tax and legal advisors, this strategy may be appropriate for them. Also, your clients must meet certain eligibility requirements. To qualify for a premium financing arrangement, clients should demonstrate the following:
How Premium Financing Works
The premium finance concept is simple your client borrows money to pay life insurance premiums. The actual transaction itself can be quite complex. For that reason it is crucial to involve legal and tax advisors in the process.
While each premium finance transaction is unique, every transaction consists of two separate financial instruments; a permanent cash value life insurance policy, and a loan. The process occurs in two steps:
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Premium financing has tax implication in a number of areas including estate, gift, and income taxes. Your clients must rely on their own legal and tax advisors to review and explain the legal and tax issues for their specific case.
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Jeremy Hobson: Two of the key figures in the European debt crisis are meeting in today in Berlin. One is the lender -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel; the other is the borrower -- Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou. The subject is the crucial next round of bailout funding for Greece, and what the country will have to do
to get it.
For more, let's bring in Marketplace's European correspondent Stephen Beard. He's with us live. Good morning, Stephen.
Stephen Beard: Hello, Jeremy.
Hobson: Well let's start with Greece -- what are the Greeks trying to get out of today's meeting?
Beard: The timing of this is critical, because on Thursday there's a big vote in the German parliament on the second bailout package for Greece. So Papandreou is in Berlin to tell the German people, "we're cutting our deficit, we're on target. You can trust us, you won't be throwing your money into a black hole. And we'll pay you back."
Hobson: And how is that message going down with the Germans?
Beard: Not very well. The Germans are especially unhappy about giving more money to the Greeks.
Here's Matthias Warnecke of the German Taxpayers Alliance.
Matthias Warnecke: We believe that German taxpayers shouldn't be forced to pick up the bill for extravagant public spending in countries like Greece.
Hobson: So some opposition within Germany. What are the chances, Stephen, that Angela Merkel will be able to get this bailout package through?
Beard: Probably she will -- yes -- but it's going to be very messy. She may only be able to do it with votes from the opposition. So she could be damaged politically.
Hobson: And -- lest we get caught up in the day-to-day of what Greece needs -- let's talk about the big picture. I understand there's another vote going on today?
Beard: Yes, a vote on a plan to overhaul the bailout fund, so that it could come to the rescue of other eurozone countries more quickly. This is not to be confused with what we were talking about yesterday -- yet another plan to beef up this bailout fund, which involves pumping a lot more money into it.
News of that plan's caused outrage in Germany, raising the possibility that the parliament may this afternoon vote down this more modest measure. All this is causing exasperation outside Germany.
Here's David Blanchflower, professor of economics at Dartmouth College in the states.
David Blanchflower: People have been coming out with sayings like, "the euro must be saved." Well if you're going to have to save it, then you're going to have to put the money out. And I'm afraid that's the political and economic reality -- now they're actually going to have to write the big check.
Easy enough to say, of course, when it's not your money.
Hobson: Marketplace's Stephen Beard in London, thank you Stephen.
Beard: OK, Jeremy.
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Tips for Fast and Efficient Article Research
Article research is arguably the most time-consuming part of any piece. As a result, it's the part that determines whether you get a good return on your time or not. Spend too much time on research, and any benefit you get -- monetary or otherwise -- quickly dwindles to nothing. Here are some tips for researching and organizing your articles fast, allowing you to get good, in-depth and factual content within a profitable time frame.
Organize and get started
The process for writing a research based paper is the same regardless of your familiarity with the subject matter. Most of the time, you will at least have a general idea of what direction you want to go with your article. After that, it's simply a matter of filling in any gaps in the information.
Do you write for a living, or want to?
Good professional writing requires so much more than just decent research. This book goes over every aspect of the world of writing from an academic perspective, which also carries over into the world of professional internet writers. It discusses the responsibilities and requirements shared by high-quality, valuable writers.
So let's start with the basic idea of your article. What do you want to say about your subject? Make a list of the information that will be in the article, then make each piece of information the heading for an outline. For instance, if you're planning to write on a specific dog breed, you may have an outline with headings such as "Breed standards," "Origins," "Historical Uses," "Temperament," and so on.
If you're writing your outline by hand, make sure to leave at least five lines between each heading. Write in pencil so that you can revise as needed. Remember: Good notes are key to efficient research, so make sure to take them at every step. This is the only way to ensure that you won't have to go over the same thing more than once.
Still not really sure how to write an outline? Here's an in-depth walk-through. Remember, an article is just a miniature research paper.
Determine your research points, and act on them
Now it's time to do the research. There are a couple of elements you want in your research -- namely, you want it to be thorough and accurate. However, you also don't want to spend multiple hours doing research for a single article of 500-1,000 words. This is where your outline is useful.
Explore different methods of outlining
As you read each source article, jot down pieces of information under the appropriate heading. Feel free to add additional headings as needed if you discover other facets of the subject that you didn't know were there, but would like to present in your article.
Working with an outline ensures that you can quickly and easily find all of the information in a way that you can easily understand when it's time to actually write. This way your research will stay focused, ensure a more streamlined and on-track article, and make factual and informative paragraphs much easier to form later.
Don't be afraid to change up your approach from time to time. Try different types of outline mapping, different approaches to organization and, of course, different search strategies. Internet research can be tricky because there's just so much information out there. Some gems get buried, while other topics are beaten to death and it's almost impossible to rank for them.
Did you know?
Articles on the internet are not automatically public domain. Using part or all of them without permission, or without linking back to the original when you quote it, is stealing. On the same token, using photos that aren't clearly marked as public domain, and without proper attribution, is also plagiarism. Every year, millions of plagiarized works are removed from the internet through the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Copyright infringement is an offense punishable by law.
Guard against accidental plagiarism
You want to make sure that all of the information you glean from various sources is presented in a way that is unique to your article. To ensure complete originality, keep your outline notes in short, simple phrases that merely state the information devoid of any kind of artistic styling. Never "copy and paste" bits of information unless you're planning to do a quote in your article, as you may later inadvertently use identical or very similar wording.
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Shortcut future research
Pay attention to the sites you visit for future reference. If you plan to do more articles on the subject or if you run into some good general knowledge sites, bookmark those sites. Type in a short description for your bookmark that explains the subjects for which the site is useful. Research will always go faster if you know where you're going and don't have to wade through dozens of search results to segregate the valuable from the junk.
Take your research a step further...
Online research is about everything from gathering information to write the next article, to finding good niches for further work. Here are some really in-depth strategies to really super-charge your research. It's an excellent resource for professional content curators of every stripe.
Don't forget about the trends
Finally, research is generally easier and more thorough if you're writing about a subject you already know about, but it's not a requirement. Be sure to allow time for a little extra "wandering" in your research if the subject is new, because you have to build your knowledge base before knowing exactly what to research. The more work you do on a given subject, the easier and faster writing will be if you are careful to organize information in the most efficient manner.
Thank you for reading my hub; I hope it has been helpful to you. What about you? Please take a moment to leave a comment about anything else you've found useful while you research. Alternatively, do you have a huge block that causes problems whenever you research, or at any other part of the article writing process? Feel free to share, and I will do my best to help find ways around it.
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wychic, you wrote this awesome hub in response to my question. Thanks so much--these are truly simple yet invaluable tips. It definitely clarifies some aspects of the research process. I'll be sure to follow this advice.
Thanks for a useful hub. I really enjoyed it.
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And thanks for a great answer to my question, you comments are always inspiring and rocking.