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Wasps website announcement: Seyu
We're all excited to be back in action! Even now when rugby returns to Ricoh Arena it is not the same without our amazing supporters being able to raise the roof and get behind our team.
We are delighted to announce that we are bringing back our fans virtually in the Ricoh Arena, providing a chance for everybody to show his or her support to the lads on the pitch, thanks to our partnership with 'Seyu – Together for victory!' and Vodafone.
We have teamed up with Seyu so all of our fans can take selfies, add motivating messages and post them in real-time on to the giant screens and LED boards in Ricoh Arena for free of charge. Making sure that our players will be encouraged by the Wasps fans' devotion when they see them on all screens in the stadium.
'Seyu – Together for victory!' is a one of a kind, brand new fan involving service that you have never seen before in the UK, made available by the innovative startup and Vodafone for all Wasps fans around the world.
After sharing your photo via 'Seyu – Together for victory!' app, it will go through a moderation and Wasps branding process within a few seconds and you will receive a push notification informing you that your photo is ready for displaying in Ricoh Arena.
At this stage you are welcomed to proudly share your Wasps branded selfie on any social media channels.
Here is how easily you can post your fan selfie:
1. Download the 'Seyu – Together for victory!' app from your store free of charge
2. Login with Google/Facebook/Apple ID
3. Select Wasps RFC as your favourite
4. Tap on the match Wasps RFC vs. Worcester Warriors
5. Take a photo, add a message and share. You can only take a photo if your screen rotation is ON!
See a user guide video HERE!
Would you like a memory of your photo being displayed in your favourite teams' arena? We got you covered! Seyu will upload a gallery of all supporter photos being displayed in Ricoh Arena! Stay tuned with Wasps' social media channels, to be instantly notified when the gallery is released.
We are counting on all of you helping us get behind our players.
Together we can win against the Warriors!
Download from Google Play Store
How does it work?
We have teamed up with Seyu and Vodafone to deliver an entirely new technology that enables supporters to take photos, add motivating messages and post them on to the giant screens and LED boards in Ricoh Arena. To do so, you have to download the 'Seyu – Together for victory!' application from either Google Play Store or Apple Store for free of charge. You can only take a photo if your screen rotation is ON!
On which devices does it work on?
The 'Seyu – Together for victory!' application runs on every smartphone using Android 7 and iOS 10 operating systems or above these OS versions.
Where will my supporter photos be seen by the players?
The first 1500 approved photos will appear in the Ricoh Arena on the giant screens and LED boards. Also you will be able to proudly share your fan photos on any social media channels of yours. Plus, all fan photos will be shared by Wasps RFC on their official Facebook page too. A gallery will also be available showcasing all the photos being displayed on Ricoh Arena's giant screen.
Why do the photos have to go through a moderation process?
We know how reliable our supporters are when it comes to fair play and sportsmanship. However, as the opportunity to take and post a photo is available for everyone who downloads the application we have to exclude any photos that could contain images, gestures or messages that are in direct conflict with the values that Wasps, Vodafone and Seyu are representing.
Is my data secure?
Yes, absolutely. 'Seyu – Together for victory!' provides a service that complies with GDPR regulations.


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Peace Tree Counseling LLC is a drug and alcohol rehab center located at 204 3rd Avenue in Osceola, Wisconsin.
The center uses major approaches to treatment of Individual Psychotherapy, Couples and Family Counseling, Cognitive Behavior Therapy. The facility offers services in these settings: Outpatient Drug Addiction Recovery.
Peace Tree Counseling LLC also provides individuals with several individualized programs designed specifically for the needs of clients, such as: Court Ordered Outpatient Addiction Treatment. Peace Tree Counseling LLC allows the following types of payment: Self-Payment or Cash Payment, Medicaid Coverage, Medicare for Alcohol and Drug Treatment.
We can help you find the right treatment facility that best fits your overall needs and financial requirements.

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And that was 2018December 19, 2018
It's that time of year to wish you a very Merry Everything this festive season . Christmas, Hanukah, Diwali, Kwanza, Festivus, December, there's always something to celebrate if you turn off the news.
This year I worked with Sudocrem, Sainsbury's, Capital FM, The Royal Horticultural Society and Vinci. Here's some BTS from my projects this year and everything in between! More projects from 2018 on the blog
Peace, Love and Humbugs!
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Within the Bioengineering Rehabilitation for Wounded volunteer initiative, doctors performed a complex surgery for Volodymyr Ivanovych, AFU colonel awarded with the Third Class Bohdan Khmelnytskyi order for his heroic service in the ATO. A bone block grown from the commander's own cells, has been implanted into his leg. In this way, the doctors expect to restore natural length of the limb that was refusing to fuse up for about four years.
Volodymyr Oksymets, ilaya clinic's chief surgeon, assured us of the successful outcome of the surgery. "Transplantation of the bone block went with no complications. We are going to monitor the patient's condition for about a week in hospital, and afterwards Volodymyr Ivanovych will be able to undergo further rehabilitation at home. Now we are trying to do our best to make the bone block assimilate in the body," – the doctor commented.
Mr. Volodymyr makes rather a highly respectable patient, so saving him has been an honor for all of us. At the beginning of the war he was commanding a reserve tank base in the city of Bakhmut (former Artemivsk). For that moment, Russian militants had already taken the city, but our fighters held the defense of the unit where several hundred tanks under the Ukrainian flag were stored, to the last minute.
On the 24th of April, 2014 the military unit underwent a fierce attack: about a hundred separatists together with Russian military tried to take over the base and military equipment, for one more time. And it was only the commander's resolute order to fire back that stopped the bandits.
Later, terrorists started a real hunt for the Ukrainian officer. For a long time, they had been plotting the schemes of neutralizing him and taking over the military equipment. In June of 20154 the commander's vehicle got ambushed in a pre-planned stakeout. Terrorists opened fire at the vehicle, and Volodymyr Ivanovych got severely injured in the accident. Despite his heavy wounds, he shot back as long as he only could, until the support arrived.
As a result of the well-organized work carried out by our military, three terrorists were destroyed and one arrested. Our commander was evacuated to hospital with the heaviest injury: the bone of his leg was totally crashed. Overall, the officer underwent seven unsuccessful surgeries which led to serious complications. Despite all medics' efforts the leg failed to fuse; moreover, it got shortened to two centimeters, and a false joint emerged in the damaged area.
The options that military medics offered, didn't leave the colonel any chances for full recovery. Still Volodymyr Ivanovych refused to come back to the lifestyle of a retired military as he is aspiring to come back to the forefront.
The colonel's daughter Alina tells that her father feels quite fine recovering after the surgery and hopes to make his first steps soon. "Thanks to innovative technologies applied by Ukrainian doctors and incredible support of ordinary sympathetic citizens we have been given new hope for my father's recovery. He has undergone the latest surgery well, and now he's being exceptionally optimistic! All our family if sincerely grateful to the volunteers of People's Project and in person to the co-ordinator at the Project, Maxym Ryabokon, as well as to each compassionate person who made their contributions into supporting treatment of fighters who defended Ukraine," – she said.
With our efforts combined, we can give a chance for full life to dozens more our heroes who need our support and assistance. Without our aid, they have practically zero chances to get on their own feet.


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Saturday, December 2 Fillmore Central packed their bags and headed to Fairbury to face The Jeffs.
Heading into halftime Fillmore Central was leading Fairbury 28-21. The boys couldn't gain the leverage needed to catch up, and The Panthers overpowered the Jeffs ending the game 53-33.
Zach Holes '18 was the leading shooter for The Jeffs earning 8 points. Followed by Isaac Robertson '19 putting up 7 points for the team.
"I think we did a lot of good things and made some improvements from Friday, but I don't think we played with the intensity that we did Friday [against Lincoln Christian]…" Robertson said.
The Jeffs travel to Superior tomorrow December 5 to challenge The 0-1 Wildcats.
"Tuesday's game at Superior will give us the chance to continue improving and working on things while allowing to raise our intensity level from saturday." Robertson said.


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| Tuesday, August 30, 2016
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Rita's Italian Ice first opened its doors in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, in 1984. As a way to supplement his household income, former Philadelphia firefighter Bob Tumolo decided to start selling Italian Ice through a porch window and named the business after his beloved wife, Rita. Since then, Rita's Italian Ice has gone on to become one of the most well-known Italian Ice shops in the United States, with 625 units currently in operation around the world.
Victoria Coia, Rita's Franchise Development Manager, has been with Rita's Italian Ice for 11 years and shared their franchise training practices with us.
Rita's "Cool" Franchise Training Process
Rita's Italian Ice franchisees complete 17 hours of online training before being sent to Cool University, their state-of-the-art training facility located just outside of Philadelphia at the company headquarters in Trevose, Pennsylvania. During the five-day program, franchisees and their team members attend workshops, take online courses, and engage in hands-on training. They learn how to represent the brand, how to treat their guests and manage their service interactions, how to maintain and clean the equipment, and most importantly, how to make Rita's Italian Ice products.
Rita's Italian Ice has strict standards for product quality and freshness, so it's absolutely imperative that franchisees and their employees understand the proper procedures for maintaining both the product and the equipment involved. As Victoria Coia said of the intensive training course at Cool University, "Our product is made fresh daily so it's very important that they understand not only making the product on a daily basis, when they can get rid of the product, and also cleaning the equipment."
Training is a time investment, but it's a vital part of the process. Coia told us, "You have to invest the time to learn it in order to be successful." Cool University will make some adjustments to accommodate the scheduling needs of individual franchisees, however they maintain a structure that allows them to cover everything that franchisees need to learn.
After franchisees have completed the five-day training program at Cool University, they receive 40 hours of hands-on training at an actual Rita's franchise. The time spent working side-by-side with another franchisee at a Cool University satellite location gives new franchisees the rare opportunity to learn from an experienced team of employees before their own franchises are up and running.
Rita's Italian Ice continues to build that same sense of camaraderie between its franchisees through an online forum that allows them to communicate with each other. The franchisor also sends out weekly mailers known as "Cool Alerts" to keep the lines of communication open between Rita's Italian Ice and its franchisees.
Every location is individually owned and operated, and franchisees can have employees who work at multiple units. Franchisees are also able to send their managers and employees for full training at Cool University at any time because it's important that they receive a thorough education to represent the brand well.
Franchisees of Rita's Italian Ice play an important role in facilitating the franchisor's brand mantra, "Ice, Custard, Happiness," and with such a thorough training program, successful franchisees are able to do exactly that.
Rita's Italian Ice
Rita's Italian Ice began franchising in 1989, with more than 100 units operating in nine states in 1996. As of this article's writing, there are currently 625 units in operation. Falconhead Capital, a leading investment firm, purchased a controlling interest in Rita's Italian Ice in 2011 to further cultivate the success of the growing franchise. Rita's reached #29 on Franchise Gator's Top 100 list in 2015, and was named the "The Nation's #1 Franchise Among Specialty Ices" by Entrepreneur Magazine. For more information about Rita's Italian Ice franchising, visit ownaritas.com.
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Garden of Eating Virtual Tour
The Garden of Eating is our demonstration space and commitment to building an edible landscape that is abundant, profitable, beautiful, ecologically diverse, educational, and fun. At the same time, we realize this is not created from a magic wand. It is only through careful years of observation, planning, and adaptation of best practices that we can achieve this.
Want to see more detail to this covid-friendly tour? See our Workshops and Workstays page for more information on property and orchard tours to learn more about the design behind and learn about the paradise of nuts, fruits, herbs, and mushrooms that can grow in our climate.
Technical Overview of the GARDEN of EATING
- Legal: Zoned Rural and Environmental Protection
- Topography: Canadian Hardiness Zone 6a/5b moderated by the Georgian Bay and Niagara Escarpment. Within the Centreville Creek watershed. Gently sloping with a SE facing aspect. SW winds predominate, upwind of the apple orchard sprays.
- Soil: on the loamier side of Vincent silty clay loam which is considered CLI Class 1 soil, slightly alkaline, easy to work, adequate topsoil depth but 10m depth to bedrock
- Water: seasonally high water table, neighbours on dug well, good water quality
- Plant hardiness: Canadian Plant Hardiness Zone 5b/6a, 150 frost-free days, 2000 growing degree days, 2800 crop heat units
- Vegetation: maple-ash-basswood, some ironwood, red oak, cherry, beech, hawthorn, buckthorn, apple, wild pear, serviceberry, 3 endangered butternut trees, 100 acres of mid-succession hardwood, 40 acres of hay
- Access and circulation: on well-maintained highway 6km NW of downtown Meaford, deep but accessible acreage with hiking and snowshoeing trails extending to the back of the property.
Our demonstration forest garden contains 90 unique edible perennial species. While we have planted no apples (grafted and wild only), sweet cherries, apricots, nor peaches/nectarines, we do have the following:
- perennials in abundance: heartnut, Asian pear, pawpaw, Saskatoon berry, currants and gooseberries, asparagus, lovage, raspberry, Turkish rocket, sweet cicely, Good King Henry, sea kale, sorrel, Egyptian walking onion, chives, garlic chives
- nut trees: ultra-hardy pecan, ginkgo, shellbark hickory, shagbark hickory, Persian walnut, heartnut, Swiss stone pine, Korean pine, chestnut hybrid, hazelnut, yellowhorn
- additional plants of marginal hardiness: fragrant spring (toon) tree, persimmon, goumi, fragrant spring (toon) tree, schisandra, cinnamon yam, astragalus (huang-qi)


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If you've read through my other portfolio pieces you'll have realised by now I work with Greg at Good Looking Design a lot so it'll be no surprise to you that this project was also created in collaboration with him too.
This was the first website for a commercial client that I felt safe using a more modern approach to web development and using the JAMStack. I couldn't completely leave WordPress behind, it was better for this site to continue using it for the CMS, but I did initially consider using one of the more API driven CMS's like Strapi or Sanity.
The site's front end is built with Nuxt.js. I like Vue and I had previous experience using it with Dreamcast Years earlier. One of my favourite parts about it is that we can navigate between pages without flashes (I'm a simple man). Another benefit however is that we can run static site generation so each page exists on the server and is rendered initially before the JavaScript kicks in to take over. Because of this the front end is hosted on Netlify independently of the back end which resides on shared hosting still.
Because Nuxt is based on Vue I was able to import my hotspots module I made for VW-T into the site with ease for case studies and I also implemented a version of a before and after slider for showing the improvements made to buildings. The site also has lots of UI animations in place to make it a bit more dynamic and lively.
The back end CMS is WordPress with the front end disabled and allowing only API calls to get the data. It's still Dockerised so I can keep it version controlled and deploy it easily and this means it can be hosted on a standard shared host still.
Tech used: Dockerised Headless WordPress (Bedrock with custom REST API endpoints), Sass, Nuxt.js


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Do you wear long sleeves, sunscreen, and sunglasses to protect yourself from the sun? Despite the highly publicized hazards of sunlight exposure, using sunlight as a healing therapy dates back to ancient civilizations in Egypt, Greece, and Rome, when individuals would sunbathe to heal certain conditions.
Today, the sun is not the only source for healing light. Targeted light therapies, such as low-level laser therapy (LLLT), actually amplify the healing potential of light—without the risk of sunburn or skin cancer—to treat a variety of conditions.
Low-Level Laser Therapy Overview
The lasers used in LLLT are typically small (often handheld) units, and unlike surgical and aesthetic lasers, do not heat the targeted tissue. Instead, LLLT emits low levels of light that are absorbed by your mitochondria (the energy-producing organelles in many of your cells), which then can increase cellular energy production and ultimately help heal surrounding tissue. This process is comparable to plant photosynthesis, during which sunlight is absorbed by plants and converted to energy for the plants to grow.
Healing Benefits of LLLT
Low-level laser therapy may sometimes provide an effective alternative to surgery or medications—without accompanying side effects. It can help regenerate tissue, reduce inflammation, decrease pain, and increase immunity, and research has shown its efficacy in treating many conditions, including:
- Plantar fasciitis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Temporomandibular joint disorder
- Exercise-induced muscle fatigue and injury prevention
- Skin conditions
- Traumatic brain injury
- Stroke
Risks and Disadvantages
There are no known side effects of LLLT when used properly. User guidelines include:
- Never receive LLLT over your thyroid—LLLT can compromise thyroid function.
- Wear protective eyeglasses during LLLT—looking directly at the light can damage your retinas.
- Do not receive LLLT if you are pregnant—the laser's effects on a fetus are unknown.
- Do not laser potentially cancerous lesions—LLLT can stimulate proliferation of existing cancer cells.
It typically takes a series of LLLT sessions to produce results. Unfortunately, many insurance providers do not cover LLLT at this time.
How to Find Low-Level Laser Therapy
Many massage therapists, acupuncturists, chiropractors, physical therapists, and other health care professionals use LLLT in their healing practices, and it may be easiest to find them in your area by asking your physician for a referral or searching online. The World Association for Laser Therapy sponsors Find a Laser Therapist to help you find a laser therapist in your area; however, know that the current therapist list is short.
Many companies now manufacture and sell low-level lasers to the general public; however, quality lasers can be quite pricey, ranging up to $25,000 or more, and there are many complex options to choose from. To provide an alternative to purchasing a laser for home use, some therapists rent their lasers to clients.
*Editor's Note: The information in this article is intended for your educational use only; does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Chopra Center's Mind-Body Medical Group; and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition and before undertaking any diet, supplement, fitness, or other health program.


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It's October 2018, I moved from Apple to Windows. I was playing a game on my Apple iMac 27", the one mentioned in my Tools of the Trade 2014 article, when all of sudden, the game freezes with visual display distortion. 'Oh no! That can't be good' I thought.
Naturally, I perform a hard restart, I pulled the plug as the machine was unresponsive. Whilst the iMac was booting up, I noticed graphic glitches and artifacts appearing on the screen, and it took a very very long time for the desktop to appear. It was then I began to worry. Not about the machine itself, but about my document files! When was the last time I performed a backup I asked myself? Can I retrieve all my files if I had too? Yes and yes were the answers. Phew. All my important files where either backed up on my NAS RAID or Google Drive. All my emails are in the cloud. I am covered. So, I continued using the computer for about an hour and once again, it froze. It was then I began to think the iMac is dying.
I eventually booted back into the desktop and back up my local files that I created that day to a memory stick. As a process of elimination, I began to perform a complete wipe and reinstall of the OS and Applications. The iMac did not make it. It flatlines. The GPU (Graphics Processing Unit, the graphics card) had died on me. Unfortunately for me, the GPU is not user replaceable, it is soldered directly on the motherboard, I will have to buy a new iMac.
I visit the Apple Store website and opt for the iMac that I needed: £2,250. This then got me thinking: Do I really need to spend £2,250 on a computer with a nonreplaceable GPU? What if the GPU dies again after the warranty expires? Sure, I could purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan which extends the warranty to three years, but still, this would increase the total cost to £2,400, and over three years, that equates to £700 per year.
This could get expensive, real fast.
For decades I have argued the benefits and advantages of Apple computer products to my Windows PC friends and colleagues: better user interface, ease of use, lower total cost of ownership, better security, next to no viruses etc etc. I want to use macOS as I find the User Interface more intuitive to use, but I do not want to pay Apple prices for their hardware. It was then I started to think about building a Hackintosh.
A Hackintosh is whereby you can run the Apple Mac operating system (macOS) on ordinary, non-Apple PC hardware, like Dell, HP etc. It can be done, but it is problematic, and there are a lot of cons. The two biggest cons for me are: i) you cannot update macOS when an update comes out, you must wait for the Hackintosh community to verify it works etc and ii) depending on what branded PC components you have installed, some features within macOS will work and some won't. After much research and realising that a Hackintosh is more problematic than they are worth, it was then I began to think about moving over to a Windows 10 PC.
I am a gamer, have been since the 1980's. For me to spend £2,400 on a computer whereby I can't replace the GPU from either a) another burn out or b) to upgrade it, was starting to putting me off from buying an Apple Mac. I started to think of costs verse benefits. What benefits does an Apple computer, or more to the point, macOS, give me over a Windows 10? Both platforms use virtually the same hardware components.
The more I thought about the pros and cons, the more I concluded there was not any real benefit in purchasing a new iMac. The cherry on the cake came down to this: if I purchase a PC desktop, I can replace or upgrade the graphics card at very minimal expense; this sealed the deal for me.
So, I began to do more further research.
When I began looking getting a new computer, I set myself goals:
- The spec had to be close to or better than my iMac as possible; 27" screen etc
- It had to have user replaceable hardware components
- It had to have a PCI Express slots, for a graphics card
- Be cheap as possible; pound (£) to performance ratio.
When I was researching the Hackintosh, I noticed a lot of users were buying old corporate / school / government PCs that have come to the end of their three-year life cycle. These units, which were often either a Dell or HP, are extremely good value for money. You can purchase an old corporate PC, like an i5-6500 series for around £200, a fraction of the cost of brand-new PC. Knowing I wanted a PC which had a PCI Express slot for the graphics card, this eliminated the micro form PCs. I did not fancy a big black tower either, so I went with what is known as Small Form Factor (SFF). So, cutting a long story short, I purchased:
- HP ProDesk 600 SSF Intel i5-6500 computer
- Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050Ti (Low Profile)
- Western Digital 500GB SSD
- Dell 27" 1440p Monitor
- PCI Wi-Fi card
- Speakers and 1080p webcam.
Bottom line, with VAT, I spent slightly over a thousand pounds, which is less than half the cost of a brand-new iMac! OK, so I do not get a 5K resolution monitor, big deal, this just means my games will run slow because of the number of pixels the computer hardware has to push around. Besides, the best part was, all the components were user replaceable. Result.
My core software applications I use for work are Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft 365, formerly Office. Both suites of applications run on both macOS and Windows 10, so interoperability was not an issue. Regarding games, the main game I play, World of Warcraft, ran on both OSs, so thumbs up there. In fact, being on Windows 10 opened up more games to me to play and, as I had also purchased a decent GPU, this meant I could run games on a good graphical setting whilst maintaining a good frame rate.
Next came was music and photos. On the iMac, I use iTunes for music. Again, this is available for Windows 10. All my music (which is store on a NAS RAID), importing the music files was no trouble at all, but the Playlists and artwork did not import, which I had to create. The biggest hurdle for me was migrating my photographs from the Apple platform to Windows. All my photographs were stored on the Apple iCloud, managed by using an application called Photos. This is a Mac only application. Also, I was using an Apple iPhone, so any photos I took were automatically uploaded to iCloud, backup and shared with my Wife. Considering there was no Photos application for Windows, another approach was needed. There are a few alternative cloud-based photo services available, but I decided on using Google Photos. Already having a Google Drive subscription, it made sense to use this platform. Google Photos is also available for iOS, and you can set it up to automatically upload any new photos on your iOS device, so that is what I did.
The bulk of the migration work was to move the photos from iCloud to Google Photos. This is a relatively simple process to do, but it is very time consuming. Once I knew my iCloud account was up to date, using the Photos app I did an 'Export All' and saved the originals to a folder on the Desktop. This of course created a massive size folder, all 150GB of it. I then transfer this Folder to a portable USB hard disk. BUT, you are probably wondering, how did I export all my photos using Photos when I didn't have a Mac available? Simple. I used a friend's. If you do not have access to another Mac, I strongly recommend you go to an Apple Store to complete this operation. Once I had my files, it was a slow and methodical process of uploading photos. Unfortunately, I had to recreate all the Albums again as this was not possible to 'export' from Photos. On the positive side, it gave me a great opportunity to sort the photos once and for all and I deleted a lot of junk. This process took the best part of 10 hours to complete, about two hours every night for five nights. An excellent upload network speed is essential otherwise it will take a lot longer to accomplish. If you have low upload network capability, I recommend you do the upload all your photos in one go, overnight for example, and then organise them.
All in all, the migration from Apple to Windows went relatively smoothly. The biggest issue I have now is muscle memory, I am fighting keyboard short cuts. Apple shortcuts differ quite some from Windows counterpart. Cmd-S vs Ctrl-S. This has taken some time to adjust. With regarding keyboards, I still using my Apple Bluetooth keyboard, which works great on a PC, but none of the multimedia keys work unfortunately.
It has been over two years since I migrated to Windows, and since then I have moved over to the Android platform for mobile. I have totally left the Apple ecosystem/platform and I don't miss it. Not at all. I am not even a fanboy anymore. I am done. Since purchasing my PC, I have also upgraded my GPU to the latest, which only cost me £140. I've also purchased an additional 27" monitor. Result. Should had moved over years ago.
RIP Apple. It was nice whilst it lasted.


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The Glow Bowl
The Glow Bowl I'm still trying to get used to the dark mornings in Vancouver. I'm missing the morning sky being lit, and the energy that my body draws from that light. It's so easy to sink into the comfort, and lose the discipline that carried me through the last few months. I find that…Read More


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The Afghanistan-Pakistan Relationship: Quest for Regional Peace
The Eid ceasefire between the Afghan government and the Taliban offered hope for the stagnated peace process in Afghanistan. However, the resumption of large-scale fighting soon after and the Taliban attack on the city of Ghazni showed the continuing tensions and conflict that exist in the country.
While a number of multilateral configurations have been attempted to stimulate dialogue towards peace, the bilateral Afghanistan-Pakistan relationship remains critical to any sustainable resolution. As both sides point fingers at each other in the aftermath of the Ghazni attack, there is an urgent need to foster greater communication and understanding between the two countries, not only on issues directly related to the conflict but also on economic and migration-related problems.
Following from the recent meeting of the Pakistan Afghanistan Joint Committee, this event will highlight some of the roadblocks in the relationship and outline where openings can be created for engagement between the neighbours.
Dr Shoaib Suddle, Senior Fellow, NUST Global Think Tank Network and head of the Pakistan delegation to the Pakistan Afghanistan Joint Committee
Hameed Hakimi, Research Associate, Asia-Pacific Programme, Chatham House


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The Designer Women blog is based on Psalms 139: 14 (NKJV) which says 'I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works'.
In a sense the word 'designer' connotes fashionable, modern and chic and in another sense it means something created by a famous designer, displaying the designer's name. A designer is a person who plans something new, how it will look and be made, or a person who creates a new product.
According to the above verse we are Designer products created by the ultimate Designer, our Creator. We bear His name. We are unique, special, costly, complex and above all loved. We were specially crafted for a particular purpose. We are designer woman created and designed by God.
In this blog, we'll not be looking at externals but our intricate insides. Society obsesses on appearances, how we look on the outside but we'll be chatting about what is on the inside. God usually works from the inside out and it's what comes out of this designer product that matters. In the world, we spend all our time looking after our image, but here we'll be looking together at a woman's heart and how it affects her relationships with God, herself and others. We'll also be looking at our purpose.
I hope you'll join me on this journey of self – discovery, knowing that the key to this is ultimately in God our Designer!


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Okay Day 9!
What an awesome day it's been. I treated myself to a massage this morning (achiness to the extreme), had an epsom salt bath, then took a nap. A very lovely friend came over, bringing a picnic with her! We were supposed to have it outside, but due to the threatening sky and the risk of getting soaked, we decided to turn the living room into a picnic. It was impromptu, so we didn't have all the accessories, but we threw a blanket down on the floor and voila! So, I extend the entire credit for the first part of my day of creativity to Emma.
She mixed together a colourful Mexican style quinoa salad, some super delicious kale chips (I've not generally a fan of "greens", but these were so tasty – vegetables masked as snack food!) and a yummy veggie meat sandwich from Sam's Place Deli (the "meat" is soyless, so I can't figure out how they made it. Impressive!).
Later this afternoon, a friend and I went to visit someone's big beautiful old farm (unfortunately, I didn't bring along a camera). She has a gorgeous wild looking garden, a personal pond, a rustic barn (complete with barn cats!) that houses two lovable horses, and lots of land. She said that it was always her dream to live this way and she finally reached it at the age of forty, twenty years ago. She told me that she still wakes up every morning excited and in awe that she is living her dream. I grew up disliking horses, not trusting them – viewing them as unpredictable and overpowering. This was the second time in my adult life that I've been up close and personal with them. They were so gentle and shy. One of them was completely blind, but such an affectionate people-lover. Such large and powerful, but soothing animals. What a great experience. Growing up in the suburbs can really deprive one of a true connection with the natural environment. Bonus: I also scored a handful of fresh rhubarb straight from the garden!
So, with some good advice from friends (and the end of the day quickly approaching), I got to work on my contribution to Day number 9.
Rhubarb, Sour Cherry and Peppermint Jelly (sans pectin)
Wash and chop the rhubarb into approx 1 inch pieces. Throw them into a pot dry with some sugar. I only made a small sample batch, so I used about a 1/2 cup of sugar (honestly, I rarely measure). Turn the stove burner on low and cook together slowly.
I then added in some sour cherries (frozen, but fresh would have been better). The juice from the cherries really got the mixture cooking.
Keep stirring. I added some fresh peppermint & chocolate mint to give it any extra layer of flavour (I've never used this combo before, but figured it wouldn't hurt. Hurrah for simple experimentation!)
I continued simmering and stirring for about 15-20 minutes until the fruit was really soft.
Mmm. I ran out of time because I had to go to work, but I think I'd like to make some chocolate cupcakes and use this sauce as the filling. It would also be really tasty on toast or poured over ice cream.


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For all those cold, cynical bastards that are slugging back endless cups of coffee, cursing the start of a new work week and filling out their TPS reports, I bring to you a tale of love.
Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond has captured the hearts and minds of fans everywhere not only with his impressive feats on the court but also his adept use of social media to interact with fans and just be the silly 19 year old (now 20) that he is.
Exhibit A. Exhibit B. Exhibit C. Exhibit D.
But now that power might be used to find true love.
As chronicled at Hardwood Paroxysm, Andre Drummond recently declared his love for Jennette McCurdy, a young actress who starred in Nickelodeon shows Sam & Cat and iCarly. In fact, iCarly debuted in 2007 when young Drummond was just 15 years old.
What follows is a few Women Crush Wednesday (#WCW) posts, an entire legion of followers trying to forge this love connection and mutual following and perhaps even a date on Nov. 17 when the Pistons are in Los Angeles.
The thing is just so damned adorable.


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About Vidhi Parivartan
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It is committed for the cause of empowering especially the first-generation lawyers who face innumerable hardships in the profession. Moreover, it aims to live up to its motto of 'Nyaydaanam Shreshtam Daanam' through every activity that it undertakes.
About The Competition
We have all come across movies that focus on narratives regarding legal practice and justice system. While some seem to embody this narrative wholeheartedly, there are others which irritate us with its irregularities and unrealistic narrative. This competition is aimed at bringing the creative side of the legal fraternity to the focus, by providing them with an opportunity to review their favourite movie, while focusing on the legal aspects and perspectives that arose in the movie. We aim to spread legal information through entertainment means, by making it an enjoyable and knowledgeable exercise.
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Movies to be reviewed (Any 1 Only)
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- A Few Good Men (1992)
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6: Reimagine
"In my early life as an activist, marching in the streets, bullhorn to lips, I used the language of resistance….But the longer I spent listening to the stories of marginalized people, tending to their wounds, the more I heard a deeper longing—for a future where we were all safe and secure in our bodies, free to pursue our dreams, where our social, political, and economic institutions supported not just our survival but our flourishing. We could resist with all our might and never deliver such a future. We needed to do more than resist. We needed to reimagine the world."
"Any social harm can be traced to institutions that produce it, authorize it, or otherwise profit from it. To undo the injustice, we have to imagine new institutions—and step in to lead them."
– Valarie Kaur, See No Stranger, Chapter 6
Understanding Reimagine
A Practice of Love for Opponents
To reimagine is to explore a vision of a relationship, community, and world where we all flourish. Reimagining means that we're doing more than resisting our opponents. We are looking at the cultures that radicalize them and institutions that authorize them. This is the moment to declare what is obsolete, what can be reformed, and what must be reimagined. Reimagining focuses us not just on what we are fighting against, but the future that we are fighting for.
- Can you think of a time when you felt like you were in beloved community? When you felt at home in your body and at home in the world? And others were at home in their bodies and at home in the world?
- Explore that memory for a moment. What do you see and hear? Where are you? Are you inside or outside? Are you with a lot of people or are you with a small group of people? Is there singing, music, laughter, talk, food? What are you all doing together? And if it's hard to find a moment, choose just a sliver of time when it felt good and right. Notice what it feels like in your body.
- What made it feel like a beloved community? What are the elements that made it possible for you and others to feel at home? What container were you in? What was the institution that held you? A home, a house of worship, a group, an organization? And what was it about that container that made it possible for everyone to feel that way?
- What is your vision of the world as it ought-to-be? Imagine that sense of beloved community growing and spreading to all the institutions across society and around the world. Let the images come to you.
- Now think of an institution that has caused harm in your life or community. Perhaps an institution that was responsible for what you were grieving or what you were fighting against. Perhaps you were listening to an opponent who was part of that institution. Think of that powerful structure, whether it's a school or prison or legislative body or the church down the street. Notice what's happening in your body and how it makes you feel. And if there's constriction or discomfort, that's OK. This is information.
- Can you imagine a version of this institution in which you are well? And that all the people around you are well? What needs to be changed about it? What new policies, what new norms, what new ways of being? And if you cannot imagine a version of this institution in which you could ever feel well, then imagine this institution being labeled obsolete and dismantled. What would you replace it with? What would be better? How would you cultivate beloved community in its place? Imagine that now.
- What is the role of imagination in loving opponents and fighting against injustice?
- How would you reimagine the world you want to live in? What does a collective reimagining of our world require of us?
- What does a world, or a nation, rooted in revolutionary love look like?
- How can these visions of the world inform our actions and commitments in present time?
- Explore your role in institutional change. Choose an institution in your life that needs to be reimagined. It could be a school, a house of worship, an industry, a system, or your own home. What is your role in that labor? What might it look like to start a pocket of revolutionary love where you are? Who can be an accomplice with you. What is the first step?
- Protect spaces to imagine: Find people around you to create a pocket of revolutionary love. Gather together in spaces where you intentionally reimagine the world you are fighting for. This may mean creating art or ceremonies, designing rituals, or journal writing. Remember your values and the world you are fighting for, not only what you are fighting against. Let these visions guide your actions.
- Imagine the world you want to see. Be as specific as possible. What does this world look like, and feel like? What do systems of care, governance, justice, education, and healing look like? Follow the lead of women of color like Alicia Garza and the work of Black Futures Lab, to guide this visioning.
- Work backwards from your vision of the world as it ought-to-be. Who is already doing the work and how can we work with or alongside them? How will we care for each other while we labor, so that we all will last?
- Learn from groups who have been reimagining systems for generations, particularly those led by women of color. These include abolition movements, Indigenous movements for climate change, models of transformative justice, and disability justice. Read the works of visionaries and activists who model the power of radical imagination and action, such as Grace Lee Boggs, Angela Davis, bell hooks, adrienne maree brown, and others.
- Explore histories of movements that place love at the center of their fight for justice. Know that the stories we tell about our histories are the ones that determine our lives and our futures. Commit to amplifying these stories and following their lead.
- Reflect in your wisdom journal: What am I learning about what beloved community means to me? What is my vision of the world as it ought-to-be? What are the stories I tell myself that keep me from expanding my imagination? Who can help me put my visions into action, right here, where I am? Whose visions am I poised to support?


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St. Paul and the Broken Bones
Call Me
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These Alabama soul-revivalists proved a sensation when they played SXSW. With Janeway's captivating and riotous belt (and a cornucopia of electricity on offer) at the fore, the seven-piece are on a mission: to overwhelm and awe.
I have reviewed a fair few American acts over the past couple of years…
each with their own style and background. Most of my reconnaissances revolve around U.K. acts and artists; I find myself often yearning for some international flavours- to provide some diversity. A lot of my time is spent promoting new artists and songs; featuring L.P.s and E.P.s by fresh talent- each of whom are starting out in the music world. As keen as I am to foster British-based newbies, I always love dipping my foot into foreign waters; seeing what is available in other parts of the world- and seeing what is out there. Recently, I have been reviewing quite a few Rock and Pop acts (and artists whom cross-pollinate these genres); always impressed by the fervency and urgency of their music. Artists such as Gypsyfingers and Echo Arcadia have provided me escape; an opportunity to experience something new and different; take in the ambitions of distinct and disparate young acts- and see what direction new British music is taking. I feel that our future will be a bright one, as I have seen enough mobility, ambition and quality out there, which leads me to believe that plenty of bona fide stars-in-the-making are waiting to rise up. When I recently surveyed Arizona's band of brothers Kongos, I was impressed by their joyousness, rambunctiousness and abandon: music was offered up that provided excitement and good times. Each American act I have come across has managed to elicit a reaction in me; stir up a particular emotion or feeling- and leave me a little stunned. Music here (in the U.K.) can be exhilarating and potent, yet I feel that there are a lot of acts doing the same thing; that the sounds are designed to impress or seduce- yet few take the trouble to try to take your breath. Of course, there are some exceptions, but the abiding feeling I am left with, is that we need more exhilaration; a wave of musicians who- through Soulful screams or Rock majesty- can not only leave you a sweaty mess, but also offer a striking sound into the bargain. Although I hear of fewer U.S. acts, when I do happen upon them, they seem to innately fulfil the points I laid out; offer up something genuinely mesmeric and different. A while back, I discovered L.A.'s The Open Feel, and was blown away by their sunshine brand of music; both sexy and breathy; hard and vibrant. New York bands have come under my radar, and have shown themselves to be purveyors of awe-inspiring sound. I have often theorised that, depending on where you are brought up, enforces your music. In the U.K., I have investigated quite a few Yorkshire-based acts; those whom seem to be providing the most diversity and potential at the moment. Electro-Swing and Folk mixes alongside '60s Pop and boy-girl duos; riot and pummel seamlessly nestle with shimmering and romantic. It is a county that is showing the rest of Britain how it is done. In London (away from the mainstream) I tend to find that most bands are Rock-orientated. There are fewer examples of diversity amongst the bands, yet the best and brightest here are in serious danger of being ranked alongside the modern greats. Down in the coastal regions of the south, something sunnier and more elliptical lives; music that provides brightness where there is rain- it is largely light and breezy, but hugely likeable. Elsewhere, there is plenty of diversity and range; yet when it comes down to it, the U.S. seems to be leading a charge. Perhaps it is due to the sheer size of the nation, but it is staggering how the sound and nature of music changes, depending on which state you visit. Midwestern states such as Ohio, Michigan and Iowa have plenty of harder-edged bands and acts; those I have reviewed tend to play their sounds on the louder side; mixing Punk and Rock elements with of-the-moment rush. New York and the East Coast locales such as New Jersey and Washington, D.C. again provide some more forceful sounds, yet there is a huge amount of diversity too. When I listen to the music of Georgia and Mississippi, I have heard plenty of Soul, Blues and Jazz acts; each with a very distinct and different coda and projection. Nestled between these two states is Alabama- where today's subjects hail. I shall introduce you to them soon, but before I do, I will offer an addendum. As much as the above is a laudatory statement; I feel that it can used to amend Britain's music constitution; with a few tweaks and inclusions, our music scene can be bolstered and galvanised. The fact that the U.S. has a greater width and breadth of music is not due to land size, financial considerations- or even talent per se. There is a boldness and adventurousness being encouraged not only by the media, but the music-buying public there. A great deal of media attention here revolves around mainstream acts and certain types of music. Our new acts- in an attempt to fit into moulds- often mould themselves into what they think critics want to hear- rather than who they really are. I would love to hear some great Soul bands and acts; more Punk purveyors and Country-tinged artists. I feel there is a general fear amongst new musicians; bands often stick with a particular sound, as do solo artists- only occasionally do you get examples who buck the trend radically. As great as our best and brightest new musicians are, it would be great to hear and see more willing to follow in their footsteps; those prepared to keep their identity yet think outside of the envelope. Many may argue against my points and claim that we have plenty of music that provides this, but I get the sense that American music is a lot more carefree; less concerned with critical expectation, and as a result, bolder and more diverse. My focal point today is a seven-piece outfit whom are causing waves in their native land; providing something startling to eager audiences- and marking themselves out as one of the world's great 'soul revivalist' acts. Without further hesitation, I shall get down to business.
St. Paul and the Broken Bones are, I am imagining, an act you may be unfamiliar with. Hailing from Birmingham, Alabama, it is perhaps invariable that they have been compared with their fellow Alabamians, Alabama Shakes. There is a similar forcefulness and sense of wonder between the acts, yet plenty of difference too. Alabama Shakes' Brittany Howard is one of the most electrifying and formidable female voices in music; her tones turn the band's motifs into something otherworldly and overwhelming. St. Paul's lead, Paul Janeway, is a comparable force of nature; lacerating, tenderly and pugnaciously wrestling with the Birmingham outfit's songs of love, lust and R 'n' B/Motown blends. Before I get into dissecting our intrepid crew, its members consist:
Paul Janeway– Lead Vocals
Jesse Phillips– Bass
Andrew Lee– Drums, Percussion
Allen Branstetter– Trumpet
Browan Lollar– Guitars, Vocals
Ben Griner– Trombone, Tuba
Al Gamble– Organ, Piano
U.S. critics and media sources have been excitedly testifying to the wonders and strengths of the Alabama group. Hot of the heals of their album, Half A City, a huge amount of kudos and paen. I hope that Britain fully latches onto the band's unique shades, as the majority of their fan base is located in the U.S. Across social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter their numbers are rising, and it appears that the boys have an exciting and prosperous future ahead of them. When looking at St. Paul and the Broken Bones, you realise what an intriguing and fascinating back story the group has had; it is worthy of a Hollywood film in itself. The seven-piece sum it up best themselves: "Grit, elemental rhythm, tight-as-a-drumhead playing, and a profound depth of feeling: these are the promises of a great soul band. And St. Paul & The Broken Bones deliver on those promises. Half The City is the compelling full-length Single Lock/Thirty Tigers debut of the Birmingham, Alabama-based sextet, who have already created a maelstrom of interest with their roof-raising live shows and self-released four-song 2012 EP. Produced by Ben Tanner of Alabama Shakes, and recorded and mixed in the storied R&B mecca of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, the album harkens back to the region's classic soul roots while extending the form with electrifying potency. Front man Paul Janeway's handle "St. Paul" is a wry allusion to the vocalist's grounding in the church. Like many a legendary soul singer, Janeway, a native of the small town of Chelsea, Alabama, was raised on the gospel side, in a non-denominational, Pentecostal-leaning local church. Virtually no non-religious music could be heard in his devout household. Janeway says, "The only secular music that I heard at all was a '70s group called the Stylistics, and Sam Cooke. That was about it. The rest of it was all gospel music. When I was about 10 years old, I was groomed to be a minister. My goal in life until I was about 18 years old was to be a preacher." He adds, "My pastor was the reason that I learned to play guitar. They would let me play guitar and sing in church. What was weird was that he would never let me sing lead – I'd sing background vocals. I always thought, 'Well, maybe I'm just a good background vocalist.' So I never thought I could really, really sing, at all. I never thought it would be a living, ever." Though his time in the church exposed Janeway to key influences in gospel music – the Mighty Clouds of Joy, Alex Bradford, Clay Evans – he began moving away from his youthful path in his late teens. He began attending open mic nights in Birmingham's clubs and diversified his listening, excited by some decidedly left-of-center talents. "Tom Waits and Nick Cave were the really big attractions," he says. "They have that passion. They've built this aura. They're showmen to the teeth. And that's what got me – it's like going to church, in a weird way. At about the same time, I began listening to the great soul singers like Otis Redding, James Carr, and O.V. Wright. I was trying to find something that made my earbuds tingle." Seeking his musical comfort zone, Janeway had an incongruous stint in a band that played Led Zeppelin covers, but, he confesses today, "That's not what I do." However, his early work in the rock vein brought him together with bassist Jesse Phillips. The pair became close friends and were soon writing together; "Sugar Dyed," "Broken Bones and Pocket Change," and "That Glow," all heard on Half The City, were among the first fruits of their collaboration. The other members of the Broken Bones are all drawn from Alabama's deep talent pool. Guitarist Browan Lollar, from the Muscle Shoals area about 100 miles north of Birmingham, previously played with Jason Isbell's 400 Unit. "We never thought Browan would ever be interested in this band – he was too big-time for us," says Janeway. "Jesse had met him while he was on tour with another band out of Birmingham. He asked Browan to come to the studio, and he showed up. I think we caught him at the right time. He wasn't busy, and he said, 'Man, I really want to be a part of this.'" Jasper, Alabama, native Andrew Lee signed on via his acquaintance with Phillips. "We just picked him up on the way to the studio," Janeway recalls. "Jesse said, 'I know this guy, why don't I just call him.' And 30 minutes later, he's sitting there playing drums on 'Sugar Dyed.' Andrew's just a hell of a drummer." Brass players Allen Bransetter and Ben Griner are both graduates of the music program at Birmingham's Samford University. Janeway says his vision of the band always called for a two-man horn section, a la the celebrated Memphis Horns, and he approached Griner, although the latter's main instrument was tuba. "I told Ben, 'Man, I've got to have horns. Do you think you can play trombone?' He said, 'I'll give it a shot.' And he brought Allen with him." All six members share writing credit on 10 of the songs on Half The City, with Janeway contributing lyrics. "We firmly believe in a shared, communal writing process," the singer says. "These guys are extremely talented. The drummer wrote horn parts. Browan threw something in. It's very collective. We just get in a room. Sometimes we'll have the scales for a song, or sometimes we'll have this little riff. That's how we do it." In Tanner — who logged time at Muscle Shoals' aptly named FAME Studios, where scores of memorable soul records were cut — St. Paul and the Broken Bones found a like-minded producer and label boss. Half The City is among the first releases on Single Lock Records, the imprint co-founded by Tanner, John Paul White of the Civil Wars, and Will Trapp. "When we started getting cranked up and nobody really knew who the hell we were, we got Ben to mix our original four-song EP," says Janeway. "We just hit it off. He said, 'Hey, guys, I'm in the process of starting this label. Obviously you can say no, but we'd love for you to be a part of it.' And we said, 'Hell, yeah.'" Reaching back nearly 50 years to methods employed the great epoch of deep Southern soul, Tanner and the group eschewed studio trickery for an in-the-moment approach during sessions at the Nutthouse in Muscle Shoals, AL. Fittingly, the album was mixed at FAME. Janeway explains, "We said, 'We're doing this as old-school as we can.' We did it to tape. We did it live. What you hear is taken from about three takes, and we took the best take. I love it. It's raw. You hear all the scrapes." Special guests include Al Gamble on piano, organ and wurlitzer, Daniel Stoddard on pedal steel, Jamie Harper on baritone sax and Tanner on piano, organ and background vocals".
We do not hear many- if any- similar acts in the U.K., and I was delighted to come across St. Paul and the Broken Bones. The guys have been on the scene for a little while now, yet their Half The City L.P. is a fresh unveiling; it has inflamed and seduced U.S. critics, and reception and feedback has been hugely positive and effusive. Given the voice that Janeway offers up, tied together with his cohort's energizing and wonderful sonic support, it is unsurprising that a certain sense of tumescent patronage has been paid. Critics have all been eager to lend their opinions and tributes, to a truly unique and ambitious band:
"…[singer Paul Janeway) didn't knock it back even a notch, crooning and hollering, collapsing to ground like a white James Brown sans cape, dousing himself with water and exuding more mojo than I thought a man in a blazer and bow-tie was capable of."
Sam George, You hear This?/Weld
"Packed full of soul with that hint of Southern charm…"
The South Rail Music Blog
With their album still ringing in the ears, American audiences have been keen to investigate the boys in the flesh; our heroes have an itinerant and jam-packed schedule in front of them; taking Half The City's multifarious gems as far and wide as possible. I have investigate the album in its entirety, and was amazed by the conviction and pace that runs through it. A sheer sense of exhilaration and passion runs through the entire L.P., and the amount of ground cover (across the twelve tracks) is startling. Tender romance and sweat-dripping passion rub shoulders, as do moments of introspection and reflection. When chosing a perfection representation of the album's merit, I selected Call Me. It is a single which has been in the ether for a while, and a track that has been marked out as the album's highlight. Recently Jo Whiley extolled the track's virtues (on Twitter); introducing it to British audiences- and ensuring that the band gained new followers in the process. A lot of U.K. critics seem to be in self-exile in their neglect and naivety, because I have only seen one publication (here) surmise the group- I will mention them in the conclusion. With its video gaining plenty of YouTube love (a rarity considering it seems to be a natural home for trolls and back-biters); Call Me is the sound of a pioneering and purposeful seven-piece, with lofty ambitions of regency and longevity.
Attribiliousness is given no quarter, here. From the first seconds, horns burst and pervade against a plinking guitar line. At first, it is quite tender and composed; delicate strings and emotive brass do their work, before the song is opened up and strikes. With its Motown-flavoured sounds, there is an energy whipped up that not only gets you to your feet, but puts you in mind of some of the late, greats- Otis Redding came to mind, initially. Janeway, however, is his own man, and with a powerful and crackling soul tone, he lays bare his emotions. Early words talk of realisations and emotional ground; with some ambiguity and mystery laid in, cards are being kept close to chests: "This ain't the heartache/That I thought I knew/This ain't the party/That I thought we do". The band aptly and deftly support out hero, eliciting a smooth, sexy and powerful composition, that blends their components together. Percussion is steady but driving; guitar and bass is uplifting (and funky, somehow); in the midst of brass notes which swirl and sway. In the video for the song (see the YouTube link at the top of the review), our hero stands by the mic., side-stepping and arm-waving. Entranced by the rhythm (and perhaps his own voice) the band play around him- the boys never let the smile drop. Whether the song is surveying a broken relationship or is a calling card to a desired sweetheart, I am unsure, but you get some oblique- yet evocative- images and words summoned up; everything is pure but filthy; direct yet withdrawn. Sentiments such as "You got your limit/Baby I got mine/Six Eleven/Three Three Six Nine" perhaps have a lot more sweat than sweetness; our hero roars and powers through each line, ensuring that it fully hits home. It seems that there is some resistance around town; that some tongues are talking- causing ruction and anger in Janeway's mind. Leonine of voice, evisceration and laceration are words that come to mind; truths are being laid down, and a weight is exorcised from his soul. When singing "We aint the lovers/That'll tear you down/We aint the fortune /All over town" there is as much conviction here as anywhere; the 'bama boys weave a springing, emotive and soulful storm. Without seeing Janeway, you may imagine a black soul legend; someone who resembled Redding or Sam Cooke, perhaps. It is quite surprising to see our hero and realise whom is singing the words. You would not expect that voice to emanate from him; the sense of being stunned and surprised are facets which never let up- from start to finish. We have our soulful voices from the likes of Paolo Nutini, and he especially, is one of the biggest voices in the world right now. When I listened to Nutini's song Iron Sky, I was impressed and overcome by the raw emotion that poured forth; how wracked and pained he sounded- you are drawn into his tableaux of love and suffocating forces. Similarly, when I hear Janeway holla, his voice carries that same weight; only this time the sentiments are more redemptive and lascivious. The composition steps up a gear during the next verse ("You got to call me baby/I need you to pick up that telephone/and dial those numbers honey"), the mood begins heavier and more exhilarating; our hero waits for that call; for his beau to ring and provide relief- the sexual tension and desire is palpable. In the same way that the likes of Otis Redding tore through and dominated numbers like Try a Little Tenderness, Janeway does likewise. Whilst he may need a few more years to scale to Redding's heights, he is as close to a modern-day equivalent as we have. There is that same immense force and conviction; the same sort of heart and soul linger beneath. Similar, St. Paul and the Broken Bones keep a sense of innocence and purity to things- of course mingled with some salacious intentions. The ideas of picking up the telephone and dialling numbers have their heart in the '60s; there is that sense of this being an up-to-date Motown hit; it has the same sort of songbook and skin to it. The temperature and enraptured fever starts to climb once more, as our hero becomes more impassioned and direct. When the words "Hey I need you to call me/I need to hear your sweet voice/Let me, let me, let me, let me hear you again", the voice screams and strains; it bellows and belts- you can sense here is a man on the edge of his nerves, and on the precipice of salvation. There too, is that gospel feel to Hold On as well- not a shock considering Janeway's upbringing- and our frontman is the pastor delivering a sexual sermon- a truth both irreligious and holy. In the video, our hero weaves and moves and body (at one point you expect him to drop to the floor and do The Worm); jiving and getting lost in the song. The composition levels down a bit; there is some scratchy and funked guitar and bass; the percussion becomes less enraptured. It offers some emotional respite and relax too, and has the feel of the storm passing- and the new day beginning. With some weeping and magisterial brass coming into the fray, the sedate mood does not last long. Our hero is still in pining mode; desperate for satisfaction and sexual redemption. Again, some smoky embers of Redding nudge their way in; the band parabond and combine beautifully, summoning up a coda that implores you to dance and move your body. Foreshadowing the most intense and gravelled vocal delivery I have heard all year (outside or Iron Sky), our hero lays down the law: "I need, I need you/I need I need you baby/I need I need I need I need I need you baby/I need I need I need I need I need you baby/I got to get you to pick up that telephone". With the song nearing its end, our hero makes one last impassioned plea- "You got your limit/Baby I got mine/Six Eleven/Three Three Six Nine". With his voice and body worked up into a frenzy, Janeway advises: "Call the doctor/Call the nurse", he is become demonic with lust and anticipation. The words and music end, as the sweat glistens on the floor; our crew have done their work, and it is down to the anonymous sweetheart, as to how things proceed. You get the impression from witnessing the band play, that they have their roots in Motown, Stax and Gospel music; that the heroic likes of Redding, Cooke and (Marvin) Gaye mean as much to them as anyone currently on the scene. Janeway's voice is laced and instilled with genuine soul and credibility; he could one day rank alongside the all-time greats- yet he has his own unique voice and personality. The band themselves are constantly compelling and tight; able to update '60s and '70s soul themes and make them sound fresh and urgent. The inclusion and incorporation of brass adds weight and sensual lustre to their composition; the percussion and bass keep the pace controlled but add force majeure; the guitar work is authoritative, funky and filled with coolness and swagger. Overall, the track is a perfect distillation of myriad genres and time periods, funnelled through a band whom have a fond affection for the past- yet are on cusp of modern music. In the same way as our own Nutini can entrance with his voice and let his compositions overwhelm you, so too can Birmingham's St. Paul and the Broken Bones. Until yesterday I had not heard of the band, and am glad that I have been introduced to their music. Part of the joy (as well as sorrow) of my 'job' is coming across bands you would not usually investigate; or else not usually know about. I will not only continue to listen to our heroes and drink in as much of their music as possible, but am compelled to understand about Janeway's voice; how he makes it happen and where it came from. It is the instrument that symbolises the emotion and power that are present in all of the group's songs; and is the perfect blend of vintage Soul and modern-day sounds.
I have waxed lyrical about Birmingham's finest soul revivalists, and their magic blend of music. As much as I adore native acts, it is always great to hear what our transatlantic cousins have up their sleeves. With the likes of Kongos in my thoughts, it is hardly surprising that another American act have burrowed their way into my soul. I was staggered by Janeway's weaving and powerhouse voice; the band are a kinship of tight and wonderful sounds; myriad emotions and movements- surmounted and emphasised across their album. Reception for Half The City has been glowing indeed:
"Hailing from Alabama's suddenly exemplary music scene, the horn-fueled Broken Bones don't re-create one funky groove after another. They make them sound more like the truth than any band since the Seventies. That musicianship carries Janeway and crew far, songs including "Like a Mighty River" and "The Glow" evoking Redding and Al Green. Throughout, there's a sense that the band lives to let it all hang out – beg, scream, and shout. Alabama Shakes' Ben Tanner sat in the producer's chair, while recording and mixing were done in Muscle Shoals. Half the City, bona fide all around".
The Austin Chronicle
"With such a powerful debut, St Paul & the Broken Bones may struggle to live up to the hype they're cooking. We can't wait to see what's to come from them in the future, but in the meantime we'll take what they've got with a heartfelt hallelujah!"
Cairo 360
"St. Paul and the Broken Bones' music doesn't just mimic the sounds its members love; it regenerates the tradition. This is what happens when players are unusually in tune with each other and with the discoveries they're sharing. Half the City is the first major recorded statement from a band already growing into greatness. Get it now, while the sweat's still fresh".
N.P.R. Music
"…That said, Paul's voice (the real star in this band) pairs so perfectly with Allen Branstetter and Ben Griner's understated but inignorable horn section that you pretty much have to be an asshole not to fall in love with this band inside of 3 songs. They've pretty much taken what the Alabama Shakes are trying to do and perfected it. Perfected. I did not misuse that word and it's everything I envision Essential Listening to be".
"Ultimately, Half the City is a captivating, exceptional soul album. In a day and age where authenticity is questioned, St. Paul and the Broken Bones smash any doubts. Half the City is not an innovative affair, but given its retro-tinge, it doesn't need to be. By all means, the goal of keeping "soul" alive and flourishing is easily accomplished here".
"There is a gospel feel to the music which is to be expected and two songs bring religion to the forefront. A loving couple following the lord and building a life together details "Let It Be So" while "It's Midnight" is an emotional song about a mother pleading to her son to find god and all will be well. Both songs get into your head possessing the ability to make you think about your own life… There is not a single lull in the album and when it starts playing you will pray it never ends. SP&BB have captured the essence of their live shows in Half The City which is part of the charm. The emotion, the fine tuned soulful music, the Muscle Shoals flavor and influence of producer Ben Tanner (Alabama Shakes) is the rest of what makes it so damn good. This is the best record I have listened to this year and with ten months to go I find it hard that anyone will out do it".
"They leave enough grit on his playing and the music overall to lend some real edge to the music. Like great soul and R&B albums of yesterday, you simply press play on Half The City and walk away. This album isn't about a couple of songs standing out. It isn't meant to be carved up on to mixes. Fire this up and let it take you a different place".
Hear Ya
There is no hyperbole or ingenuous proffering; it seems that the seven-piece have captured the attentions of the U.S. media. When it comes to U.K. reviews, there has been a sparisty- thus far. I can pay testament to just how great their album is, and it would be remiss to compare the group to Alabama Shakes. Our heroes have a different sound and set of songs; the fact that they share huge central voices and hail from Alabama is where the similarities end. When it comes to The Guardian (and its critic Paul Lester), I have often found myself in agreement. However, when he introduced St. Paul and the Broken Bands (as part of his 'new band of the day' feature), he missed the point entirely: "… They also sound mightily like other soul revivalists past and present, US and UK, from the Commitments to Fitz and the Tantrums. You will either be old enough to warmly appreciate their fidelity to the soul pioneers from Otis Redding onwards, be young enough not to care about history and adore their R&B ('60s variety) energy, or just dismiss them as karaoke copycats merely offering a Stars In Their Eyes version of the all-time greats". He is entitled to his opinions, but, to me, they come across at the tired ramblings of a middle-aged curmudgeon. Aghast to truly cherish and augment any new act, Lester has forged a career from half-assed sentiments and praise: a sad reflection of a great sector of the media in general. That said, our heroes are playing dates in Dorset at the end of August; if anyone is able to get down and see them, I would strongly recommend it. Their live performances have been talked about in ecstatic whispers, and it offers the chance for fans to witness the songs in their barenaked and more electrifying form. My opening thesis concerned the U.K., and our lack of true diversity and bravery. Critics such as Lester are probably not helping when it comes to overturning and rectifying this trend, so it may take a bit of time to buck the negativity. My recent reviews have featured acts whom are ambitious and diverse, and offer up a semblance of the U.S.'s musical drive. It would great to think that the momentum can continue fervently, yet it seems that there is still a degree of stigma and reticence prescient. Our Alabama heroes are the kind of act that we should not only be fostering, but taking inspiration from. We do not have the landscape and evangelicalism over here, but that is not to say that it will be impossible to appropriate a similar sense of rousing Soul. A lot of our bands are still too reliant on the guitar-bass-drum configuration; few are willing to break these rigid structures and expand their horizons. With a paucity of acts and new artists setting the scene ablaze, it is always exciting to hear acts such as St. Paul and the Broken Bones. They may play the kind of music that is rare to your stereo; a genre that you may not necessarily seek out, but I would implore you to seek them out. Perhaps they don't have the power to convert those infatuated with Metal or Punk, but realistically they will be able to draw in a whole host of diverse music-lovers. If you only investigate one of their tracks, I would recommend Call Me wholeheartedly. It is the encapsulation of a group that are setting tongues a-wagging; the sound of a septet with a unique voice- one that demands your attention. It is- where I am not- cloudy and somewhat dour; an injection of endorphins and sunshine is needed; a kick up the proverbial bottom. For all moods, needs and occasions, when it comes to uplifting music:
YOU will be hard-pressed to find a more impressive act.
Half The City Track Listing:
I'm Torn Up
Don't Mind a Thing
Call Me
Like a Mighty River
That Glow
Broken Bones and Pocket Change
Sugar Dyed
Half The City
Grass Is Greener
Let It Be So
Dixie Rothko
It's Midnight
Standout Track: Call Me.
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Forays into the newest potential site for a joint municipal center — the Gateway building on North Chestnut Street — have led to more tension and more split votes at the New Paltz Town Board table. Even agreeing on whether to discuss the matter in executive session couldn't get a unanimous vote last Thursday night.
Supervisor Neil Bettez asked for the executive session to discuss the acquisition of real property, but council member Marty Irwin wanted to know what property before the vote was taken.
"That defeats the purpose of executive session," Bettez told him.
Irwin's interpretation of open meetings law is that unless there's a contract being negotiated, but Bettez's understanding of the law, article 7 of the state public officers' law, is broader. A read of the language shows that one of the enumerated reasons for executive session is "the proposed acquisition, sale or lease of real property or the proposed acquisition of securities, or sale or exchange of securities held by such public body, but only when publicity would substantially affect the value thereof." Bettez stated he believed that discussion about the sale in public could impact its value, and only Irwin and Jeff Logan voted against moving into executive session.
Village officials were given different advice by their attorney, and have openly discussed the building in question at their meetings. That's a point which Irwin has made more than once.
Once they returned to public session, Bettez moved to appoint commercial real estate broker Matt Eyler to work with town officials on the transaction in question. Irwin wanted to ask him about his qualifications prior to voting, which Bettez insisted should also take place in executive session. That secrecy is permitted for "matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person," but when Eyler was asked if he'd be willing to speak in public, he was amenable.
Logan grilled Eyler on exactly what services he'd be providing, and noted whenever his words appeared to contradict the brokers' agreement. For example, Logan pointed out that Eyler advised in that document that he cannot provide technical or financial services, yet he was apparently being asked to do such things. Eyler tried to clarify, explaining that a financial analysis of real property is not the same as financial services, which Logan identified as the purview of the town's bond attorney in this context. Logan did not appear to agree with Eyler's assessment of the extent of what he might be able to do for the town.
Irwin, saying he wanted to avoid a "rush to judgment," asked Eyler if he'd be able to analyze the subject property against building new on the town's Veterans Drive property. The town government moved into its modular digs on Clearwater Road in 2014 due to persistent health woes traced to black mold infestation in the old town hall on Veterans Drive, which was demolished this past June. Irwin and Logan maintain that acquiring a building that's more than 50 years old would not be as cost-effective as starting from nothing. Bettez has, in the past, articulate a strategy that's based on the various state grants which are offered to encourage shared services or outright consolidation of governments.
Part of the rush, Logan said, was the idea that anyone would be purchasing a building which is not only old, but currently subject to a moratorium in the village. That six-month moratorium was adopted on February 22, and cannot be renewed.
Bettez finally cut off discussion, saying that it had devolved from interviewing Eyler to grandstanding about the broader issue, and Eyler's services were secured 3-2, with Irwin and Logan again opposed. Eyler will only make money if a purchase is made, and that commission would be paid by the seller.


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