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The naturally occurring isotopes of carbon, of which there are three: 12C making up about 98.9 per cent; 13C about 1.1 per cent; and 14C whose amount is negligible, but which is detectable because it is radioactive. The relative abundance of these isotopes varies and the study of this variation is an important tool in geologic research, especially radiometric dating. Carbon-isotope dating is a method of radiometric age-dating using the amount of the heavy, radioactive isotope carbon-14 remaining in organic matter. Carbon-14 has a half-life of 5730 ± 40 years and the amount of the isotope present can be used to date materials up to about 50 000 years old (see radiocarbon dating). Measurement of the ratio of carbon-13 to carbon-12 allows the recognition of carbonate precipitated from a variety of different sources. This ratio in plant-derived organic matter varies depending on which photosynthetic pathway was involved in its fixation (C3 or C4/CAM, see crassulacean acid metabolism). The distinctive ratio persists in the tissues of consumer organisms, allowing their dietary history to be reconstructed.
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Alpha-H Absolute Eye Complex is a fantastic eye treatment to combat dark circles, shadows, puffiness and hyperpigmentation under the eyes. This refreshing treatment also acts as an eye make-up primer and can even be applied over make-up, during the day, to revitalise the area because it has a light-reflecting, blurring effect on skin irregularities and wrinkles. A solution for all your eye area concerns.
This eye cream is a hydrating serum formulated to use over the entire orbital area to combat dark circles, puffiness, hooded eyelids and fine lines. Mild flower acids, derived from Hibiscus Flower Petals, gently resurface and repair the delicate eye tissue, combating hyper pigmentation. The skin lifting Peptides firm and reduce swelling, Hyaluronic Acid replaces lost moisture and plumps, and light reflecting particles add luminosity diverting attention from fine lines and dark shadows.
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I had the chance to watch Leonardo DiCaprio's climate change documentary, Before the Flood (executive producer, Martin Scorsese; executive director Fisher Stevens) on the National Geographic channel premiere on October 30th. You can watch it, too, in theatres and by clicking on this link and livestreaming it. Here is the three minute trailer about it in case you are curious or just want the smallest view possible.
The film is well made, as you would expect from such a megastar as DiCaprio with the financial help of Scorsese and direction by Stevens (Short Circuit, Grand Budapest Hotel). I have followed the problem of global warming and climate change for decades so the information is not surprising to me, but like you'll find in all good documentaries, they vividly present the breadth of the problem, its scale and how things are connected to one another. Problems, and solutions, are much easier to grasp when visually presented.
DiCaprio is a U.N. Ambassador of Peace so it's his job to collect the information and present it in a way that can be digested by all of us. He worked with the people he interviewed to narrow the problem to 3 primary issues and identify three primary solutions. It is no surprise that finding alternatives for fossil-based energy and fuel is at the top of the climate change list and that committing to aggressive renewable energy and fuel development is the solution. Ending the burning of carbon fuels is imperative if we are going to stop the melting of the north and south pole ice caps that are causing the seas to rise to levels that are flooding Pacific islands and peninsulas like Italy and Florida.
What was somewhat surprising was how many forests are being burned to produce palm oil to put in food and other products and how much that weighs into the global warming problem. It's two-fold. Trees pull carbon dioxide out of the air which cleans the atmosphere (so does the ocean) and hold the CO2 until they are burned. Fewer trees and more CO2 is released when large-scale burning occurs. I won't go into the loss of habitat for wildlife but suffice it to say that places where planetary species can live are diminishing rapidly.
It was the third category that really surprised me and got me thinking about solutions. The world's population explosion and huge increases in the demand for beef enters into the equation. DiCaprio doesn't mince words that beef has to be replaced by any other meat – or no meat. The problem is the methane that cattle emit as they burp their feed. CH4 is a much more harmful contributor to global warming than carbon is. Apparently any other meat would be better than beef when it comes to saving the planet.
All of the solutions that will actually work will be part of a transition so this is my thought. Since we still need milk production, why not limit beef production to the by-product of dairy production? It will cause the cost of beef to rise which will drive consumers away from it and dairy beef will become a luxury item. If the other two solutions, renewable energy and re-forestation, are aggressively pursued, we might be able to sustain the dairy industry and have beef as if it were caviar, expensive and rare.
Reducing beef production works for someone like me who is not dependent on fast food burgers and doesn't have a high beef diet. I still enjoy the occasional rare steak with mushrooms but have moved to more fish, seafood and the occasional chicken or pork dish. Maybe that's why I can envision the dairy industry as the sole provider of beef in a future that no longer is a threat to our survival.


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What an exciting finish. Bravo to Voeckler for staying aggressive even with the leader's jersey. It's beautiful to see someone just go for it, heart and soul. To be sure, we watch the Tour to be entertained, but today we were inspired as well. Did anyone with a pulse not feel their heart jump when the yellow and green jersey attacked?
Meanwhile, though Voeckler inspired with his courage, the bigger story today was Gilbert's selflessness. From 10km to go, it was clear that he was on a suicide mission. The team tactics played out flawlessly, and HTC was forced to burn matches to bring back Gilbert. This set up his teammate, Greipel, for the win. What makes this even more remarkable is that Gilbert and Greipel are a little at odds for team leadership. Although Greipel is the designated sprinter, Gilbert has the green Points jersey, and a good chance to carry it all the way to Paris. Today he sacrificed himself, and put teamwork ahead of personal glory.
So for me, today was all about the beauty of cycling. Today's stage was massively entertaining, but also massively inspiring – courage, sacrifice, team work. Cycling can be brutal, it has a dark side, but through it all it is beautiful, and Stage 10 showed us why.
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ONE of Scotland's largest unions is facing questions over its decision to campaign for a No vote in the referendum, after it emerged it helped set up an organisation to back the campaign while it was still consulting its members on the issue.
The Sunday Herald revealed last week that after months of consultation meetings, the regional council of GMB Scotland, which has 56,000 members, had decided the union would campaign for a No vote and better devolution in the UK.
The move was hailed by the Better Together campaign, but denounced by some GMB members.
Jim Moody, an SNP member and GMB steward at Scottish Borders Council, said members were "incandescent" at a "disgraceful stitch-up".
Some GMB consultation meetings had single-figure audiences, undermining the exercise's credibility.
Now the Sunday Herald has learned that in early 2013, months before its consultation exercise had finished, GMB Scotland worked with the Labour Party to found United with Labour, the Labour-only No campaign for those unwilling to work with the Tories in Better Together.
The work was reported by Harry Donaldson, GMB Scotland's general secretary, in a largely unnoticed speech to the GMB conference in June. Donaldson told delegates Labour's involvement with Better Together was "an own goal", a feeling GMB Scotland "made known to the party".
He explained: "To join with the Tories would be to betray all that we stand for and have campaigned against in this union of ours".
He then revealed GMB Scotland lobbied Labour for a separate message "setting out a vision of a Scotland within the United Kingdom", adding: "I am happy to report to congress that the Labour Party have at last listened and have now launched United with Labour."
In the same speech, Donaldson also warned independence could wreck the UK Labour Party.
"Do not underestimate the significance of this referendum on the rest of the UK and our ability to return a Labour government to power.
"If Scotland became independent … there would be a loss of 40 Labour MPs at Westminster, a major blow for … achieving the return of a Labour government."
He attacked those on the left who saw independence as a way of delivering socialism as "at best naïve, and at worst delusional".
Under referendum legislation, each union can spend up to £150,000 promoting its position in the final stage of the campaign.
Unions representing more than 100,000 Scots workers have so far backed a No vote, without balloting their members, and before the SNP Government has published its White Paper on the mechanics of independence.
In addition to the GMB, the shopworkers' union Usdaw, rail union Aslef and the Community union, which together have 50,000 Scots members, have backed a No vote after UK-wide delegate meetings.
Public-sector union Unison, the white collar PCS, postal union CWU, and building union Ucatt, which together have more than 200,000 Scots members, are still consulting on what to do in the lead-up to the referendum, although none is directly balloting members.
Unite, which has 150,000 Scots members, and the teachers' and lecturers' union EIS, which has 56,000, are taking no position.
Unions argue they have always used collective decision-making and it is too costly to ballot members on each issue, including independence.
"What's the point in us doing a referendum of our members when they get to vote in the real referendum?" said one senior official.
But Chris Stephens, secretary of the SNP Trade Union Group, said the magnitude of September 2014 justified a change in approach.
A Unison member for over 20 years, he said: "If unions take a position without an open and transparent process they face a backlash from both sides."
Donaldson denied there had been a "stitch-up" for a No vote, and said he never gave a steer to members in the consultation, despite the behind-the-scenes work on United with Labour.
He said: "Until the outcome of the consultation we were not committed either way. We were not pushing a certain line, we were just inviting people to give their views.
"Most people would not have been at congress and would not have heard that speech. I never repeated that speech at any of those meetings.
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Finally, after a long, long wait: 0.9 is out.
It's my first non prerelease gem to push out for Radiant but I'm proud of all the work that I and many, many others did to make it happen. John Long put the UI updates together with the help of a good group. Keith Bingman managed all that went into internationalization and the many contributors that made it happen. William Ross added features such as pagination in the standard Radius tags, and pagination in the admin screens. Josh French gave us the ability to load extensions from gems. John Muhl, our newest core team member increased the general quality in testing for bugs and improving the overall quality of the application.
There are many contributors, I'm just listing some from the top of my head. Thank you to everyone of the contributors, be you bug reporters, committers, or just users who discuss your needs on the mailing list.
While this release is an exciting improvement, I'm even more excited about the future of the project. More to come...


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The Institute for Astronomy, Astrophysics, Space Applications and Remote Sensing has been operating the Visitor Center in Penteli since 1995. Its purpose is science education and public outreach aiming in particular at middle- and high-school students. This is accomplished through special seminars, talks, and observations with the historic 62.5cm Newall refractor in Penteli. The Center also produces educational movies on various astronomy related topics, which are presented to our visitors during the tours. The Visitor Center is also open to the general public during the evening at least four times a month. The evening tours consist of oral and video presentations, followed by a tour of the Newall telescope and observations, weather permitting.
The Visitor Center is housed in the original building, with the 14m diameter dome, of the Newall refractor at the Penteli Astronomical Station, about 18 km from the center of Athens at an altitude of 500m. The telescope was commissioned by Robert Stirling Newall (1812-1889), a wealthy Scottish engineer and amateur astronomer for his private observatory in Ferndene (Gateshead). In 1890 the telescope was donated to the University of Cambridge and in 1957, to the National Observatory of Athens. The building, as well as the telescope, was fully refurbished in 2013. More than 200.000 people and about 6.000 schools have visited the Center since it commenced its operations.
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The evening tours of the Center are listed below. In case of adverse weather conditions the tour is restricted indoors and observing from the telescope may not be possible.
The Visitor Center can accommodate up to 125 people. The regular evening tours are suitable for individuals above 10 years old. It operates on a first-come first-serve basis and no advance reservations can be made. All presentations are in greek. The tours and star gazing end around midnight. Entrance fee: 5 €. Doors open at:
June, July & August: 20:00 and close at 21:00.
For all other months doors open at 19:00 and program starts at 20:00.
Private evening and morning tours for groups are offered by appointment. It is possible to arrange that the presentations are in english. Please contact the reservation office of the Center for details.
Daily tours designed for elementary and high schools students are also available by appointment. They are scheduled during regular working days from 9:30-11:00 and 11:00-12:30 during the academic year. Entrance fee per student: 3 €.
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The Coordinator of the Visitor Center is Dr. V. Kolokotronis with the support of Dr. Ch. Papadimitriou, T. Varsos, K. Varsou and Dr. L. Koutoulidis.
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Dr. Jo-Anne Dixon is a 1997 graduate of Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation she began her work in private practice at the Sun Valley Animal Center, here in the Wood River Valley, where she practiced for nine years. While in practice she began volunteering at the Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley, providing medical care for the homeless animals there. In 2006 she became the Shelter's first Medical Director and then in 2007 added Executive Director to her title.
Jo-Anne has been an active volunteer for the International Sled Dog Veterinary Medical Association, volunteering as a trail veterinarian for the Iditarod as well as the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race in Fairbanks, Alaska and Whitehorse Yukon Territories in Canada. She is a member of both the Idaho and Washington Veterinary Medical Associations and a licensed veterinarian in good standing in both states. She has been a member of the Idaho Board of Veterinary Medicine task force since 2008, helping shelters across the state to practice humane veterinary care. She is also a member of the HSVMA (Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association).
Jo-Anne is proud to live in a community that cares enough about the welfare of its animals to have a locally funded non-profit no-kill animal shelter. Seeing the exciting advances in sheltering practices as well as shelter medicine, she is committed to having Mountain Humane continue to be a leader in animal sheltering and animal welfare as well as a model shelter for the state.
Jo-Anne feels that the most rewarding part of her about her job is knowing that she is making a real difference, not only by giving a voice to the homeless animals in our community but also in how Mountain Humane's work touches and strengthens our community. She lives in Hailey with her husband James, their twins, Per and Signe, their two sled dogs, Onie and Humpy, her horse, Eli, and Ellis the cat.


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What does "Ashes to ashes, dust to dust" exactly mean? I am interested in knowing it, as it refers to a verse of the Holy Bible, used in many song lyrics in either English or other languages such as German or Spanish. I'd be glad if someone could help me with this. Thank you in advance.


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Restaurant: Kamei Royale Japanese Restaurant
Cuisine: Japanese
Area: Downtown
Address: #211-1030 W. Georgia St
Parking: Meter Parking and Underground Parking (maximum refund up to $8.00, when receipt provided to server or free after 5:00pm)
Phone: (604) 687-8588
Hours of Operation: [Lunch] Weekdays 11:30am – 2:00pm; Weekends 12:00 – 2:00pm [Dinner] Sun-Thurs 5:00am – 10:00pm; Fri-Sat 5:00am – 10:30pm
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After 2 months of stressful car shopping, the decision has finally been made. For a person who had very little interest or knowledge about cars, it involved so much of web searching, YouTubing, bugging my colleagues/friends, and as if these were not enough, a visit to the annual Auto Show. Long story short, thanks to my old church friend, who works in a dealership. He gave such an amazing deal, for such an amazing car!
After signing the deal, we were already 30 minutes late to our dinner reservation. At that point, I was already too tired to think or come up with another place to go. The dealership was only 10 minutes away from downtown anyways, so we just drove to downtown.
Kamei Royale Japanese Restaurant has been around for quite some time now and I like coming here for their comfortable ambiance, and consistently good service as well as solid food. On this day, instead of ordering from the regular menu, we went for the $38.00 course to give us a break from making decisions.
Seafood Chowder – 3/5
- It was more like prawns in cream soup, not really a chowder
- very creamy and tasty; the overall taste was not too bad for my personal taste
- Would be a good choice for kids
Oyster Asari Akadashi – 2/5
- Two oysters in the soup were too fishy for my taste
- After that fishy taste, I did not finish the soup
- Miso based broth was not too bad
- Would probably not order this again
Sashimi Salad – 3.5/5
- $16.95
- Fresh assorted sashimi on mixed spring greens with your choice of Creamy, Spicy or Ginger dressing
- Good amount of sashimi with fresh vegetables
- Solid basic dish but could be better if they enhance the creamy dressing by adding some yuzu or grapefruit juice- anything that could add some sweet/sourness
Oyster Fry(3pcs) – 3.5/5
- Fresh Oysters fried and topped with original sauce
- Crispy outside and soft inside
- Creamy sauce and a slice of green chilly pepper placed on each piece had definitely enhanced the flavor
Agedashi Tofu(3pcs) – 3/5
- Healthy Tofu fried, Edamame, Kimpira, Nameko Mushroom
- The batter was not too thick
- I liked how they were not too greasy nor oily
- Overall taste was fairly mild but good
AAA Beef Filet Steak – 3.5/5
- 9oz AAA Beef fillet steak served with original Balsamic vinegar sauce accompanied with vegetables
- Juicy and well-seasoned steak
- Balsamic sauce was a bit too tangy for me when I had with the steak only but much better with grilled vegetables
Deluxe Assorted Sushi – 4/5
- Aburi high quality Tuna, Aburi Salmon, Aburi Yellotail, Ahi Tuna, Sockeye Salmon, Sea Urchin, Flying Fish Roe Sushi and Samurai Roll (4pcs)
- I enjoyed each piece of Aburi nigiri- Samurai rolls were pretty good as well
- Good selection of Nigiri pieces
Considering the amount of food we got, the price was not bad at all, and we were pretty satisfied after our meal. I would not say Kamei Royale would be the best Japanese restaurant to go in downtown; however, when you want good quality Japanese food but do not want to wait in line or be in a loud crowd I would recommend visiting Kamei Royale.


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We get it. Not everyone a born-runner. While running is an excellent way to stay in shape, it isn't for everyone. If you have an injury, shin splints, or just don't enjoy running, there are many alternatives that will give you a very similar workout. These top 5 running alternatives will give you a great workout without the high impact on joints. … [Read more...]
How a Sole Elliptical Helped Jon Take His Life Back
100%...Last fall, I was told by a former friend that he was, "100% certain I couldn't go on a diet and lose weight." Over the past 11 months, that comment stayed with me. I used it as inspiration, motivating me to lose 140 pounds since January 1st. I was a 33-year-old, 400 pound, pack-a-day smoker. I was downing Chinese food, pizza, … [Read more...]
The Best Elliptical Workouts for Burning the Most Calories
For many who purchase an elliptical, the main goal is to lose weight by burning calories. The elliptical is an excellent option for accomplishing this goal. In order to make sure you are burning as many calories as possible, however, it is important to choose the right workout routine. Fortunately, high-quality ellipticals such as those made by … [Read more...]
How To Decide Which Elliptical Machine Is Right For You
Choosing an elliptical machine is a process that is worthy of a bit of time and research. After all, buying an elliptical requires making a significant financial investment, so you want to be sure your dollars are well spent. To make sure you are making the right decision for both your lifestyle and fitness goals, there are several things you … [Read more...]
Elliptical vs Exercise Bike
Elliptical vs Exercise Bike Whether you want to lose weight, get in better shape or simply maintain the shape that you are in, purchasing exercise equipment is a great way to accomplish these goals. To ensure you get the results you desire, it is important to know about the different types of exercise equipment available and what each type has to … [Read more...]
The Similarities and Differences of Running and Using an Elliptical
If you are trying to get into better shape or if you simply want to maintain your current level of fitness, you may be debating between running or using an elliptical. To help with making this decision, it is beneficial to explore the similarities and differences of running and using an elliptical. In this way, you can better determine which option … [Read more...]
Sole E95 Elliptical (2013 Model) Review
Boating an easy to use electronic console and a variety of creature comforts, the 2013 Sole E95 Elliptical has been named the "Best Elliptical" even when tested against more expensive brands and models. With its fluid natural motion and its whisper quiet drive system, the 2013 Sole E95 Elliptical offers both forward and reverse movement … [Read more...]
Sole E95 Elliptical Review (2013 Model)
Boating an easy to use electronic console and a variety of creature comforts, the 2013 Sole E95 Elliptical has been named the "Best Elliptical" even when tested against more expensive brands and models. With its fluid natural motion and its whisper quiet drive system, the 2013 Sole E95 Elliptical offers both forward and reverse movement … [Read more...]
Sole E35 Elliptical Review (2013 Model)
Named "The Best Buy" by leading consumer magazines and websites, the 2013 Sole E35 Elliptical offers an excellent value with high-end features. Capable of providing a full body workout, the 2013 Sole E35 Elliptical features built in pulse sensors, oversize foot pedals, ample creature comforts and an opportunity for a smooth workout. With its … [Read more...]
Advantages of an Elliptical Versus a Rower
Are you trying to pick out a piece of workout equipment for your home gym? If so, you will find that there are many different types of workout machines available to select from. Two of these options include the elliptical and the rower. While both pieces of equipment can go a long way toward helping you increase muscle strength and cardio activity, … [Read more...]


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Invasion of the Data Snatchers
Podslurping (a neologism for the illicit copying of data to a portable storage device, such as an iPod) came about with the widespread availability of tiny gadgets with massive storage capabilities and high-speed connectionsspecifically, USB and FireWire. Endpoint security products, which protect against this kind of misappropriation, tend to be targeted at large enterprises that want to protect sensitive corporate data. Small businesses and individuals are also likely to have data they don't want slurped. Now they, too, can get protection, thanks to the apps reviewed here.
What do you need for protection against podslurpers? At a minimum, we recommend an endpoint security product that blocks access to all USB storage devices except preapproved ones. Unfortunately, this prevents only simple theft via iPod or USB key, leaving plenty of other options for a determined thief. True endpoint security has to block all endpoints, including (but not limited to) floppy disk, CD, and DVD drives, as well as removable hard drives. Luckily, at least one provides decent protection against the invasion of the data snatchers.
Below are summaries of our four most recent endpoint security software reviews to protect your machines.
AntiCopy Personal Edition 2.5
This app may be free, but that doesn't mean it's not overpriced. AntiCopy Personal Edition 2.5 is unstable, has the tendency to confuse devices, can be a bit overzealous in blocking CD/DVD drives, and doesn't offer protection against copying digital media cards.
This Editors' Choice-winning app is ideal for serious users looking to protect one or a hundred computers. Setup is a bit complicated for new users, and the software is not yet Vista compatible. For companies seeking a complete solution with a lot of permission options, DeviceLock may well be the way to go.
Safend Personal Protector
Though it may not be nearly as powerful as the corporate-minded Safend Protector, this Personal edition still does a good job of protecting against devices that connect via USB, FireWire, or a PC Card. But if you're looking to protect against floppy disks, CD/DVD, or SD cards, you should look elsewhere.
Secure It Easy
Secure It Easy does a decent job blocking non-"trusted" USB devices. Unfortunately, it won't protect your machine from FireWire or PMCIA-related theft. We also experienced some minor crashes and glitches during our testing, making it hard to justify the $45 price tag.


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At Crown Carveries we do our traditional roast dinner proud, with a great choice of tender, slow-cooked joints every day of the week. We also serve up cracking pub-food classics with unlimited veg and sides, so whatever you fancy, you won't go hungry.
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We've always enjoyed offering our guests cracking value here at Crown Carveries. And now, thanks to you - our loyal guests - a recent satisfaction survey from research organisation CGA Peach has officially rated us as the best value for money dining brand in the country.
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Several years ago, I watched marketing futurist Don Libey stand on stage in KC and extol the virtues of direct marketing. He predicted that all marketing would soon be direct ... and that those of us with DM skills would be primed and ready.
Libey's title of "futurist" is apparently well deserved.
Fast forward to present day and this article in Ad Age—Campaign Optimization: Not Just for the Direct Guys Anymore.
In the article, Milan Martin says "Hey, in 2009, there's simply no excuse for campaigns that aren't built to create measurable action."
Really? In my world, there never has been.
Turns out, amidst the recession, even the largest companies are demanding more accountability from their advertising.
But in truth, most organizations have never had the luxury of throwing money at colossal brand advertising with big media spends (and never have). That's why direct marketers hold ourselves to a higher standard: working with surgical precision ... finding the right people ... crafting just the right message ... tracking results ... and adjusting on the fly.
The recession hasn't created direct marketing, just underscored its importance. Just as Libey predicted.
Cheers to the future—and cheers to you Mr. Libey!


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Spock's Beard - Brief Nocturnes And Dreamless Sleep
Brief Nocturnes And Dreamless Sleep
Inside Out Music/Century Media Records/E.M.I. Music Australia
Few would deny that between the years of 1995 and 2002, Los Angeles (California, U.S.) progressive rock outfit Spock's Beard were at their best creatively with vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and group founder Neal Morse at the helm.
But after six critically acclaimed albums, Morse decided to focus on his solo career, which left many fans questioning whether the band could survive his loss.
With the announcement of drummer Nick D'Virgilio taking on the lead vocals, Spock's Beard made a quick return to the scene. But despite D'Virgilio skills as a vocalist, the absence of Morse on the song writing front was a definite blow to the band, and as a consequence, the first few post-Morse releases were at best hit and miss.
Despite a somewhat patchy period with D'Virgilio, Spock's Beard finally managed to break free of the past and produced an absolute masterpiece in 2010 with 'X'. It took the band four releases, but they eventually found their own sound.
Unfortunately, the success of 'X' was short lived, with D'Virgilio announcing his departure in order to focus on family, and take on the role as the official touring drummer for Cirque Du Soleil. Having faced the same situation in the past, Spock's Beard (Who comprise of guitarist/vocalist Alan Morse, bassist/keyboardist/vocalist Dave Meros, keyboardist/vocalist Ryo Okumoto and drummer/vocalist Jimmy Keegan) wasted no time in recruiting Enchant vocalist Ted Leonard into the fold to help out with live commitments. It came as no surprise that after several gigs, Leonard was officially announced as D'Virgilio's permanent replacement.
Three years after the release of 'X', Spock's Beard are back with album number eleven in 'Brief Nocturnes And Dreamless Sleep'. And as expected, the band's new release sees them playing things safe.
'Hiding Out' is a surprising opener for the album, with the song solely written by Leonard. But while the move might be an ambitious one, the song is a strong one, and Leonard more than proves his ability to fill the void left behind by D'Virgilio. The use of keyboards, sparse electric guitars and acoustic guitars gives the song a lighter feel than what you would normally expect from the band, but is overall a sound that best matches Leonard's melodic vocals. Of course, there's plenty of progressive improvisation within the song, but it's the choruses that really give the song its character. In other words, there's no denying that 'Hiding Out' is a Spock's Beard song, but it's hard to miss an undeniable Enchant influence there as well with Leonard on board.
'I Know Your Secret' follows up next, and one of my personal favourites. The song is not only one of the heavier sounding efforts on the album, but also one of the more experimental as well, with the union of Spock's Beard and Leonard attempting to create something a little different and unique, rather than opting for the familiar. Of course, the song does have its moments of familiarity, but the extra injection of guitar, the faster pace and the mellow breakdown around the three quarter mark (Which allows Leonard to really show off his emotive vocals) add some much needed fresh ideas to Spock's Beard's song writing framework.
'A Treasure Abandoned' is typically what you would expect from Spock's Beard. The song starts out with a huge sweeping progressive introduction which is concluded with a breakdown, after which the song officially gets underway in a fairly soothing manner. It's in this centre that the pop/rock side of the band's sound comes to the fore, and just how Leonard's vocals and melodies fit perfectly in that mould. Don't get me wrong, 'A Treasure Abandoned' is a great song, but a fairly predictable one in terms of what Spock's Beard has delivered time and time again.
There's a lot of Enchant heard within 'Submerged', which is not surprising given that it's a Leonard composition. The slower tempo and relaxed atmosphere that runs throughout the track may have some Spock's Beard fans thinking the song is a little on the long side of things, but if you're a fan of Enchant, you'll know what's in store here.
'Afterthoughts' is the third part of the ongoing 'Thoughts' series, and as you would expect, very much a traditional Spock's Beard number with Neal Morse helping out on the song writing. The vocal chaos of criss-crossing vocal lines is once again reprised, and while it's done well, I can't help but feel that it's all been heard before. Much like 'A Treasure Abandoned', 'Afterthoughts' is good, but hardly groundbreaking for the band.
After a couple of less than stellar efforts, the band manages to finally impress with 'Something Very Strange'. Although not too far removed from Spock's Beard's trademark sound, the darker tones, the greater progressive instrumentation and Leonard's powerful vocal and melodies really make song stand out.
Finishing up the album is 'Waiting For Me', which is the other track on the album Alan Morse co-write with Neal. And predictably enough, it's another one of the album's stronger efforts. Sure, it's not a real departure of style from what you would otherwise expect from the Morse brothers (Heavily harmonised vocals, pockets of solos from all involved and a brief interlude in the middle to break up the twelve minute epic into two distinct halves), but a good song is a good song.
Overall, 'Brief Nocturnes And Dreamless Sleep' is a solid album, but a definite step down to the brilliant 'X'.
I can't help but feel that with 'Brief Nocturnes And Dreamless Sleep', Spock's Beard are playing it safe, especially given that it marks Leonard's first recording with the band. Time will tell of course whether this is true or not, but unless the band attempt to create something for themselves, they'll always live in the shadow of their Neal Morse led era, and their sole D'Virgilio era masterpiece 'X'.
For more information on Spock's Beard, check out - http://www.spocksbeard.com/
© Justin Donnelly
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Saturday, March 16, 2013
Steven Wilson - The Raven That Refused To Sing (And Other Stories)
The Raven That Refused To Sing (And Other Stories)
Kscope/Snapper Music
Despite plans to get back together and start work on a new album in 2012, Porcupine Tree was once again put on the backburner by the group's founder/front man Steven Wilson in favour of pursuing his solo career following the success of his first two solo efforts. So it comes as no surprise to find that in short two years since the release of his critically acclaimed 'Grace For Drowning', Wilson brings us his eagerly anticipated third follow-up effort 'The Raven That Refused To Sing (And Other Stories)'.
Those who are familiar with Wilson's previous solo efforts will no doubt have a fair idea of what to expect from 'The Raven That Refused To Sing (And Other Stories)'. But if you were to assume that Wilson's latest album is a carbon copy of the jazz-fusion/progressive rock/avant-garde direction Wilson took with his former efforts, then you would be wrong. Because while some of that style is still evident on 'The Raven That Refused To Sing (And Other Stories)', there's also a renewed focus from Wilson on writing songs as the core, and fitting the instrumentation around that solid framework. In other words, while there's a parallel between this body of work and his previous efforts, this album is also something different altogether.
The opening track 'Luminol', which originally debuted on Wilson's live D.V.D. 'Get All You Deserve' in 2012, is somewhat of a transitional track that combines the genre defying jazz-fusion/progressive rock/metal sound of old with the melodic and emotive song structure that Wilson has made a name for himself with. The track initially starts out with a groove based drum and bass rhythm that is hammered out in an almost funky manner, before incorporating some flute and keyboards to give the track a bit of a '70's progressive rock feel. It isn't until around the five minute mark that the track takes on a more late night jazz tone, with the piano and gentle percussion and Wilson's heavily layered harmony vocals standing out. The final three minutes sees a build up of heavy sounding keyboards, and fuses those heavier tones together with a reprisal of the funky jazz groove that opened up the song to a climatic and satisfying close.
After such an ambitious and epic start to the album, the follow-up track 'Drive Home' took me somewhat by surprise. With its gentle acoustic guitar backbone, subtle drums accompaniment and lush keyboards; 'Drive Home' reminds me a lot of Wilson's other project Blackfield. Wilson's beautiful harmonies are a huge part of what makes this song stand out, but credit also has to be given to guitarist Guthrie Govan, who really takes the song to a whole new level with his amazing improvised solo towards the tail end of the song.
'The Holy Drinker' sees Wilson revisit the dark and heavy organ/mellotron tones intertwined with moments of freestyle flute and sax passages – which gives the song a feel and vibe that could have easily been lifted from his former solo efforts with ease. Co-producer Alan Parsons (Who's previously worked with The Beatles and Pink Floyd, and is the mastermind behind The Alan Parsons Project) adds a touch of diversity on the track with a guest guitar solo, but otherwise this track is an intense '70's inspired progressive rock workout that Wilson has built his solo work around.
At just a touch over five minutes, 'The Pin Drop' is the album's shortest cut, and one of the album's more Porcupine Tree sounding efforts. In a lot of ways, the song could have slotted onto Porcupine Tree's 2009 album 'The Incident', particularly with its abundant use of vocal melodies and more rock structured framework. But in saying that, I can't help but feel that if there's one track that tends to get overlooked more than any other on this album, it's this track. In a nutshell, it's O.K., but without a doubt the album's weakest offering.
Things get back on track with 'The Watchmaker', which is opened with some delicate acoustic work that underpins Wilson's emotional vocals, before drifting away with a lengthy progressive instrumental middle section that ebbs and flows between quieter atmospheric passages and improvised progressive rock passages. Sure, the piano work in the latter half of the track is a bit reminiscent of Peter Gabriel era Genesis at times, but the multi-layered backing vocals from Wilson and the instrumentation from the rest of the band that drifts in and out throughout do manage to transform the song into something a little more unique and original sounding for the most part.
Finishing up the album is the title track 'The Raven That Refused To Sing', which is again one of my definite favourites on the album alongside 'Drive Home'. This track is full of emotion, and when you couple that with Wilson's impeccable knack for stirring melodies and lyrical narration, Dave Stewart's perfect orchestration and Govan's understated guitar work, you can't help but feel that this track really is a work of perfection, and the perfect way to close the album.
With 'The Raven That Refused To Sing (And Other Stories)', Wilson has managed to tone down the experimentation of his previous solo releases, and incorporate more of the melodic aspects of his various other projects. What this combined effort means is that 'The Raven That Refused To Sing (And Other Stories)' is by far Wilson's most accomplished and all-round complete sounding solo releases to date.
For more information on Steven Wilson, check out – http://www.stevenwilsonhq.com/
© Justin Donnelly
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Monday, March 4, 2013
Blynd - Punishment Unfolds
Punishment Unfolds
Pitch Black Records
The latest act to sign to Pitch Black Records' ever growing roster of diverse acts is Nicosia/Larnaca (Cyprus) based outfit Blynd.
Despite having formed way back in 2003, Blynd haven't really been that active on the studio front, with only a couple of demos (2004's 'Embraced And Abandoned' and 2007's 'The Human Touch') and one full-length effort (2010's 'The Enemy', which was pressed to one thousand copies and released through Fishbone Records) to their name. But after a couple of years laying low, the four piece outfit (Comprising of vocalist/bassist Andreas Paraschos, guitarists George Masouras and Constantinos Constantinou and drummer Alex Iacovou) is back with their Pitch Black Records debut 'Punishment Unfolds'.
Pinning down Blynd's sound is a bit of a challenge, as the band manages to incorporate several different influences and styles throughout the ten tracks on their latest effort 'Punishment Unfolds'. There's no denying that a strong groove metal sound that underpins the vast majority of the band's songs, but there's also elements of thrash metal and melodic death metal as well. Under normal circumstances, this hybrid mix of styles would make for a confused and inconsistent listen. But somehow, Blynd manage to make their mix of sounds and styles work throughout, which ensures that 'Punishment Unfolds' remains a great listen throughout.
The album starts off with 'Divine Gathering' - an orchestral/choral piece (Which was written by co-producer/mixer/engineer Philip Zilfo) that incorporates some industrial elements to create a truly stirring piece of soundtrack work. After the song's climatic ending, the introduction of thrashing guitars is brought up into the mix and the band get things underway with 'Arrival Of The Gods'. Part groove metal and part melodic death metal, 'Arrival Of The Gods' is an infectious blast of metal that hits hard, and yet retains a catchiness on both the death growled vocal and guitar front that is undeniably appealing. And if that wasn't enough, the song also features some explosive lead work as well, which showcases the true talents within the group.
The title track 'As Punishment Unfolds' is a fast paced and rhythmic/heavily grooved detour into melodic death metal territory that boasts some great vocal trade-offs between Paraschos and guest vocalist Sakis Tolis (Rotting Christ), while 'Never For The Fallen' (Which is opened by a spoken word quote from Charles Manson) is a straightforward grooving thrasher that pummels the listener into submission with its diverse array of catchy riffs, clean melodic lead work and varying tempo changes.
'Sins To The Cross', which features a guest appearance from Winter's Verge vocalist George Charalambous, is a bit more left of centre sounding with a touch of power metal seeping into the band's overall sound, while 'The Chosen Few' (The promotional video clip for this song is included here on the C.D. as a bonus) and 'Divine Conspiracy' appear to be a little more stripped back than anything on the album, and therefore could be considered the weaker sounding efforts to appear on the album.
But despite a couple of less than stellar moments around the middle of the album, the tail end of the album still packs plenty of punch, with the progressively melodic death metal edged 'Convicted In The Devil's Land', 'The Final Resistance' (Which features some experimentation in guitar sounds to great effect) and the adventurous closer 'Infinity Race' all standing out as highlights.
Blynd is a difficult act to pin down in the genre sense, but if there's one thing that can be agreed upon, it's that 'Punishment Unfolds' is one impressive release.
All up, 'Punishment Unfolds' comes highly recommended, and Blynd the kind act worthy of keeping an eye on in the future.
For more information on Blynd, check out - http://www.blyndmetal.com/
© Justin Donnelly
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Hatebreed - The Divinity Of Purpose
The Divinity Of Purpose
Nuclear Blast Records/Riot! Entertainment
When it comes to metallic hardcore, there are few bands as consistent or reliable as Bridgeport (Connecticut, U.S.) based outfit Hatebreed.
Over the course of their sixteen year existence, the band have carved out a unique crossover niche for themselves within the metalcore scene, with the band's fan base split between those within the hardcore and metal scenes.
It's been somewhat of a lengthy gap between releases for Hatebreed, with four years having past since the release of their self-titled album way back in 2009. But after spending a bit of time immersing himself in other projects (Including Kingdom Of Sorrow's sophomore effort 'Behind The Blackest Tears' in 2010, and his rather experimental solo effort 'Jasta' in 2011), group founder/vocalist Jamey Jasta has once again turned his attention to Hatebreed, who have unveiled their highly anticipated seventh full-length effort 'The Divinity Of Purpose'.
Anyone who's familiar with Hatebreed will know exactly what's in store within the band's latest effort 'The Divinity Of Purpose'. Hatebreed isn't the kind of band to experiment with sound and direction purely to keep fans on their toes. No, Hatebreed have well and truly established their sound and style over the years, and they know that it's exactly what fans want to hear from them time and time again.
The only real question is whether or not Hatebreed's latest effort stands alongside their former releases in terms of strong songs. And in short, the answer is pretty much a resounding 'Yes'!
Hatebreed (Who aside from Jasta, comprise of guitarists Wayne Lozinak and Frank Novinec, bassist Chris Beattie and drummer Matt Byrne) get the album off to an explosive start with 'Put It To The Torch' – the first single released from the album. It's energetic, brutal and catchy enough to get any listener's blood pumping, and everything any fan could ask for from a Hatebreed track.
From here, the band rarely lets up, with the follow-up track 'Honor Never Dies' (The second single from the album) a truly scathing track with a great chorus, while songs such as the fast paced 'Own Your World', 'The Language' (Which boasts a brief, but cool lead break), 'Indivisible', the stomping/menacing power groove of 'Dead Man Breathing' and 'Boundless (Time To Murder It)' are the definite picks dotted throughout the album.
While there are a couple of tracks that don't quite match the quality of those mentioned above (The most notable has to be 'Idolized And Vilified', which gets lost at the tail end of the album), overall the album is another highly enjoyable and all-round killer effort from Hatebreed.
Hatebreed aren't exactly the kind of band to step outside the box and change for the sake of change. But then that's part of the strength of Hatebreed. Fans know exactly what to expect from Hatebreed, and sure enough, 'The Divinity Of Purpose' won't disappoint fans one bit.
For more information on Hatebreed, check out - http://www.hatebreed.com/
© Justin Donnelly
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It happened again. Someone said it to me today.
"Perception IS reality." Really?
'"It" is what "it" is, not what you perceive", I said. "Your perception may be your reality but leave room for others won't ya?"
I wondered; since I shifted his perception by focusing on me and my opinion, did his reality change? If not, does it mean he didn't perceive me or my opinion? If so, does it mean the reality of his former reality changed, did it not exist, or did he not really perceive it? Hummm…
"Perception" is nothing more than attention supported by a set of beliefs, our sensory awareness, and previously established neural networks and connections in our brain.
Our perception might shape our interpretation of reality but it is just that—an interpretation. For that not to be the case, anything we are not aware of at any given moment would be "unreal" or "mu-reality".
What we focus on may seem more "real" or more tangible simply because it has our focused attention.
Want to expand your reality? Expand your perception by learning something new, doing something different, or looking—thinking—feeling differently about something—anything. Spend time in another community, city, or country. Eat foods you have never eaten, take up new hobby, read books on topics you know nothing about. Meet someone new. You might not change the real reality but your perception will never be the same.


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Most of us challenged to organize the clothing into closer space. The hustle and bustle of us make the organized clothes inside the wardrobe or closet just clutters. Its somehow feels impossible to get dressed easier with organized closet. Additional items should be added to your room now is corner clothes racks. A little bit different with usual racks, the corner clothes racks is practical, avoid sacrifice space, quick and ease to access, even the it save up corner space into something more useful.
Hang a clothing rack in the corner. Use two strong cord to hang a wooden stick then you are done to have hanging clothes rack. Its add space to hang clothes, the corner gain function, easier our daily life and it's a win-win solution, right?
Modify the previous wooden material with reclaimed wood, paint it in white then hang them to be clothes rack. Reclaimed wood, branches for example could give define shape. Keep the branches so you'll get layer. One side to hang clothes, shorter side to hang watch, necklace or bracelet.
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Pasiphaé: Chant de Minos (Les Crétois), vol. I
Volume I of II, from book in 2 volumes, with 42 linocuts on Rives wove paper; loose in wrappers, cover (front and back, vols. I and II) printed with blue toned linocut.
Artist: Henri Matisse (French, 1869-1954). Author: H, de Montherlant (French, 1896-1972). Printer: Féquet et Baudier (French, active 20th-21st century). Published by: Les Heritiers de l'Artistes, 1981.


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Horoscope Du Jour :
😔 I… I dont know who I was. I dont know who that was. I tear myself over trying to understand how. Why. And who that was that night. I want to take it back. I want to do it over. I want you back. Im lost. And I need you to find me.


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Co-Enzyme Q10 benefits for fibromyalgia and CFS
This enzyme aids the transfer of oxygen and energy between components of the cells and between the blood and the tissues. It is highly beneficial to people with nutritional deficiencies, such as fibromyalgia sufferers.
Also known as C0-Q10, Co-Enzyme Q10 is a naturally occurring compound found in every cell in your body, it is critical in the production of energy within each cell. Without this energy, your cells cannot function. Co-Q10 is a substance needed for the proper functioning of an enzyme, a protein molecule that speeds up the rate at which chemical reactions take place in the body. Co-Q10 cane found in high concentrations in tissues and organs that require a lot of energy. The heart requires huge amounts of energy to function, which is why Co-Q10 is important for proper heart function and crucial to maintaining cardiovascular health.
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Stretching for Life
Over the past decade, stretching has been one of the most confusing and controversial topics in the fitness. One way to help clear up some of the questions is to take a closer look at definitions of stretching and flexibility, which have often been thought to be interchangeable terms. Unfortunately, it's not so easily explained.
Flexibility traditionally refers to the range of motion available around a joint. This means that flexibility impacts our ability to recover when we slip, maintain our stability while reaching to a shelf, or our ability to carry countless bags in from our car at one time. It also directly impacts our ability to perform any exercise safely and efficiently - whether it's a bench press, a kickboxing move or our favorite sport.
There are two basic types of flexibility - static and dynamic. Static flexibility is the range of motion around a joint without consideration for speed, as when someone does the splits. Dynamic stretches take the joint and muscles through the full range of motion, often repeatedly, like when someone does a split leap in a dance. Dynamic flexibility involves the coordination of other muscle groups, so becomes a more complex concept.
So if flexibility is so important for safe and effective with movement in sport and life, shouldn't we obviously stretch to improve our flexibility?
Stretching does not necessarily lead to improved flexibility or reduced risk of injury. To be effective, stretching must be used at the right time and in the right way and is only part of the overall picture. Here are some guidelines to keep your stretching safe and effective:
- Warm up before stretching to increase the body temperature and range of motion - perform some type of cardiovascular activity for at least 5-10 minutes
- Relax the muscle before you stretch and focus on all the muscles involved
- Use slow and rhythmic breathing
- Hold stretches between 15-30 seconds or more
- Stretch to the limit of movement versus the point of pain - this is referred to as the "endpoint" of the stretch
- Stretch the muscle in various positions to enhance muscle relaxation and improve overall range of motion at the joint
- If a stretch starts to hurt - back off the movement; try a different position or a different stretch for the same muscle group
- Do stretching exercises daily for all major muscle groups
Remember that your objective is to relax and lengthen muscles. Stretching cold muscles or stretching too far can result in a stretch-reflex reaction where the muscle actually shortens - certainly the opposite of your intent! Adding a stretching program to your regular fitness routine will help to improve your flexibility, to ease tired muscles and to enjoy your activity and your life!
Always consult your health care professional before making any significant changes in your dietary habits or your physical activity routines.


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Neil Meisel,
Yoga, Meditation & Rolfing
Neil began studying yoga in 1976, and after six months in teacher training at the Iyengar Institute of San Francisco, he started teaching in 1981. He has attended workshops in a variety of yogic traditions, and is certified in the tradition of Anusara Yoga from Willow Street Yoga in Washington, D.C. Since 1988, Neil has attended Vipassana Meditation retreats, and studied meditation with Shinzen Young. Neil is also a certified Rolfer, and is co-founder and co-director of the Awareness Center. Neil applies his extensive knowledge of the body learned from Rolfing and yoga and his meditative experience to create healing yoga classes with an emphasis on meditation.
Trish Maslar
Trish is a lifelong student of yoga. She completed her Yoga Teacher Training at One Yoga and her Chakra Teacher Training with Anodea Judith. Trish combines breath, movement, music and universal truths in all of her classes. Her classes are for everyone! Trish brings 35 years as a psychotherapist and music therapist to her yoga teaching.
Ann Schneider-Meisel
Ann Schneider-Meisel has been a yoga student since the opening of the Awareness Center in 2001. Ann recently completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training with Alyson Leinbach of Serenity Yoga and is a registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance. Ann teaches a gentle vinyasa flow class with an emphasis on breath and meditation. She has attended vipassana meditation retreats and practiced meditation since 1989. Ann's yoga practice is also informed by her work as a psychotherapist.
Tai Black
Tai has been influenced by yoga throughout her whole life. Both of her parents are yoga teachers and held weekly meditation groups in her childhood household while she was growing up.
She began her own yoga journey approximately 10 years ago, and has practiced in many different styles during this time including: Kripalu, Vinyasa, Hatha, Ashtanga, Restorative, and Yin Yoga. She recently completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training with Alison Donely at The Light Within Yoga Studio.
Tai has an educational background as a psychotherapist, and enjoys learning new tools that combine her passion for yoga and helping others. She has studied "Life Force Yoga" and is certified as a "Let Your Yoga Dance" instructor with "Special Populations" through Kripalu.
Based on her Life Force Yoga training, Tai incorporates energizing and soothing sound into her yoga classes to meet students' moods and energy. Additionally, she emphasizes the importance of breath in movement, and allowing one's breath to direct the depth of each asana during a practice. This lends itself to allowing students of all levels to participate in class, while feeling strong and steady in their practice.
Tai frequently spends her time outside of the studio gardening, running, or hiking with her husband and dogs.
Amala Fahey
Amala began studying yoga in 1973, with Bob Davis. After moving to California, she studied at the Institute for Yoga Teacher Education (IYTE), and studied Vinyasa with Richard Miller. While in Maui, she studied Vipasana Meditation with Joseph Goldstein, and Ashtanga with David Williams. After her return to Delaware, Amala began teaching Hatha Yoga, and studying with Joan White, one of the country's senior-level Iyengar instructors. Amala also completed a 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training with Todd Norian of Ashaya Yoga. Through her experience with diverse styles of yoga, Amala has developed a deep appreciation of the mind/body connection. In her teaching, she emphasizes the smooth flow from one posture to another.
Zoe Parente
Kids' Yoga
A Rhode Island native, Zoe has been teaching children's yoga since 2011. She first fell in love with yoga while working as a camp counselor, realizing it was love at first pose. Zoe completed her children's yoga certification through Karma Kids yoga in 2012. Zoe founded "Om Shanti Kids Yoga" her mobile children's yoga company in 2015 allowing her to spread her love, and the benefits of children's yoga all over Delaware.
Zoe is excited by the energy and flow of children's yoga. She enjoys being a child herself while mooing in cow pose and barking in down dog. Zoe strives to provide children with the opportunity to stay physically active while combating the stresses of everyday life and competitive sports. She enjoys filling her classes with music, crafts and laughter, allowing children to benefit mentally and physically while continuing to act and enjoy being a child.
Barbara Ley
Kids' Yoga
Barbara Ley has been teaching children's yoga and mindfulness for more than a decade. She obtained her Level I and II teaching certifications from Child Light Yoga, and she received further certifications from Every Kids Yoga (yoga for special needs), Yoga4Classrooms, Street Yoga (trauma-informed yoga for youth), and Mindful Schools. Her classes, workshops, and private sessions are geared toward children of all abilities, parents, and teachers. She has particular interests in bringing yoga and mindfulness to adoptive families, children with physical disabilities and other therapeutic needs, and children in classroom settings. Barbara's teaching emphasizes how yoga and mindfulness, combined with creative movement, storytelling, and play, nourish the "whole child" and help children flourish in all areas of life.
Michael Fahey
Michael has been practicing yoga for over 40 years and has taught yoga in the Wilmington and Newark areas since the mid 1970s. In addition to studying with Bob Davis and Kathleen Wright, since 1994, Michael has been in the teacher training program of Joan White, one of only seven senior-level Iyengar instructors in the U.S. Michael's classes emphasize the essentials of Iyengar yoga -- focused attention on breathing and precise postural alignment -- in a supportive and fun atmosphere. As Michael says, "A yoga practice should be joyful!"
Bryan Davis
T'ai chi
Bryan began studying T'ai Chi Ch'uan in 1982. His primary teacher is Ray Hayward, adopted son and disciple of Master T.T. Liang. He has been certified to teach by Sifu Hayward. He has been teaching at his own school Shuang Liao T'ai Chi Ch'uan for 30 years. In addition to the Yang Solo Form, Bryan has learned all of the traditional weapons of T'ai Chi as well as learning Ch'i Kung, Pa Kua, Hsing-I, and Praying Mantis. He also obtained a Black Belt in Taekwon-Do. His classes cover all aspects of T'ai Chi from the meditative to the martial, focusing on breath, balance, relaxation, and function.
Leslie Beckett
Leslie has practiced yoga for over 30 years. She began teaching in 2004 and was registered with Yoga Alliance in 2006 at the 500 hour training level (RYT-500). Additional certifications include hands-on yoga therapy, Yoga Ed, Trance Dance, Kripalu YogaDance, Reiki, therapeutic massage, Touch-for-Health, and Tae Kwon Do. Her studies inform her precise and compassionate yoga instruction. Students consistently find her classes deeply effective and relaxing. Leslie teaches gentle yoga at the Awareness Center. For more information please visit her website:
280 East Main Street. Suite 109
Newark,DE. 19711


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The Reverend Osagyefo Sekou – a leading organiser of protests in Ferguson, Missouri, to demand justice for Michael Brown – will be visiting the UK in January for a solidarity tour. He will speak alongside Carole Duggan, Marcia Rigg, Janet Alder and other campaigners and activists around the issue of deaths in custody.
We hope this tour will help amplify solidarity for families and protesters in Ferguson and across the US. We also want to renew support for those here in Britain who have suffered injustice at the hands of the state and are fighting to end the culture of impunity that protects the police.
Rev Sekou will be in Britain from 23 to 30 January 2015. The tour will cover Brixton, Tottenham, Birmingham, Manchester, Brighton and other cities. We will publish more details on this site as they become available. See below for statements from campaigners in support of the tour, from Marcia Rigg, Carole Duggan and the Reverend Sekou, together with our launch statement and a biography of Rev Sekou.
The Ferguson Solidarity Tour has been initiated by: Defend the Right to Protest, United Families & Friends Campaign, NUS Black Students Campaign. Supporters include: Justice for Mark Duggan, Justice for Leon Briggs, Sean Rigg Justice & Change Campaign, Justice for Christopher Alder, Justice for Kingsley Burrell Brown, Justice for Thomas Orchard, Julian Webster Campaign, Birmingham Strong Justice 4 All, Friends of Mikey Powell, INQUEST, RMT Black Solidarity Committee, 4WardEverUK, Youth Project Moss Side, GBC Manchester, Black and Ethnic Minorities Association, rs21, UCLU BME Students Network, Hysteria, KCL Intersectional Feminist Society, KCL African & Caribbean Society, KCL Action Palestine, KCL Ethnic Minority Association,BARAC, I Too Am Sussex, School of Global Studies – Sussex University and others tba.
We are keen to work with other campaigns, trade unions and activists in organising and funding the tour – get in touch to get involved. You can email us at firstname.lastname@example.com


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About Us
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Lero is the Irish software research centre. It brings together leading software research teams from Universities and Institutes of Technology in a coordinated centre of research excellence with a strong industry focus. Lero has raised the level and profile of Irish software research with such effect that it is now one of the best known and highly regarded software-related research centres in the world.
Our partners institutions include University of Limerick (host institution), NUI Galway, Maynooth University, Trinity College Dublin, Dundalk Institute of Technology, Dublin City University, University College Cork, University College Dublin and the Institute of Technology Tralee.
The centre has the proven capacity to attract and retain global research leaders and to make a substantial contribution both to software-related research and to the Irish economy.
The Lero Centre is supported by a Research Centre grant from SFI, by other state grants, by industry contributions and by external funding (particularly the EU's research programmes).
Lero interfaces with a wide range of industry, state agencies, educational bodies and international collaborators to deliver on its twin goals of research excellence and social and economic relevance.
Vision and Mission
Lero's overall vision is to establish Ireland as a location synonymous with high quality software research and development, to the extent that 'Irish software' can enter the lexicon in the same way as 'German automotive' or 'Scandinavian design'.
Thanks to consistent industrial policy over many years, Ireland has become a global centre for software development. Software engineers and developers represent between 5 and 10% of Ireland's workforce. A significant proportion of Irish start-up companies are software-based and there is a thriving ecosystem emerging across the country.
Globally, software-based systems are increasingly important to economic activity and to the normal functioning of our everyday lives. The scope, scale and interconnected nature of such systems are increasing rapidly, with the potential consequences of failure, security breaches or malfunction becoming a growing cause of concern. Furthermore, the people, development processes, standards and professional practices by which software-based systems are produced and deployed are inconsistent and frequently inadequate. Failure to address this looming crisis increases the probability of more serious and impactful software-based failures.
Lero's mission is to provide the research basis for the Irish software community to become international leaders. Lero is focused on advancing the state-of-the-art in software engineering and related topics. Our research is focused on how software comes into being and how it evolves over time, with an emphasis on reliability, security and fitness-for-purpose. Working with a range of industry partners, Lero's research is focused on helping to improve the quality of software across a broad range of factors and applications, as well as producing a stream of highly-qualified software practitioners for the future. The key goal is to improve the practice of software development, thus improving the effectiveness, reliability and security of software and the productivity of the people producing it.
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"Hellboy II: The Golden Army" writer/director Guillermo del Toro has revealed some dates to be excited for.
On his latest posting on the film's official website, he says we will be getting a first look at the protoplasmic mystic Johann in the next month or so.
Also expect photos/artwork of the film's villains in mid-December and a first trailer around Christmas.


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I've put together a lengthy tutorial article on programming the iPhone (and iPad and iPod Touch) with C#, Mono and MonoTouch.
This covers a number of areas and runs through using Interface Builder, outlets and actions, table views, navigation controllers, database access with SQLite, web browsing with the WebView, GPS support through CoreLocation and MapKit, Web Services (only SOAP in this article), splash screens, icons and more besides.
You can find the article by following this link.
The article covers the same ground as the previous white paper PDF on iPhone development using Delphi Prism, but this has been fully translated over to C# and had a few areas of confusion simplified.
Update: This article has been out of date for some while, thanks to MonoTouch having moved from v3 to v5 and Xcode having moved from v3.x to v4.x and markedly changing. I've spent some while updating this extensive tutorial and the updated version can be found here.
This is the blog of Brian Long, Windows, Mac & mobile trainer, trouble-shooter and consultant.
Wednesday, 23 March 2011
In-depth article on iPhone Development with C# and MonoTouch
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Your Article is really Amazing and your link MonoTouch.htm gave me some good Information on SDK but i missed the second link can you please send me on mail?ReplyDeleteReplies
Sorry about that - the link is now fixed!Delete
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Monday, 7 July 2014
Readalong Intro: How to Build a Girl by Caitlin Moran
I love Caitlin Moran and have done for what feels like the longest time. She is beyond intelligent, amazingly witty and she has hair to die for. Her articles in The Times magazine never failed to perk me up, make me laugh, make me rail at the world or make me think 'hell yeh, feminism!'. When I was still living at home my parents would buy The Times and plonk it straight down on the kitchen table, basically ready for pillaging. I would swoop straight in and grab the magazine and the review section before either had time to blink. Occasionally I didn't get there first and I'd have to listen to my Mum chuckling her way through Moran's column before I could get my hands on it. Needless to say, I got pretty good at getting in there first.
After many years of 'have you read this week's column?' or 'listen to this quote' or 'this is so funny/true you just have to read it now', How to be a Woman was released. Clearly this was heavenly for my Mother and I. Then, following hot on its heels, came Moranthology, a collection of Moran's articles on everything under the sun. And now, NOW, we have a novel. How to Build a Girl is currently being advertised at my nearest tube station. Meaning that every day when I step out of the lift, as well as being confronted by the horrendous heat of the underground, I'm also confronted with the cover image of the novel complete with this quote: 'Imagine the Bell Jar written by Rizzo from Grease, with a soundtrack by My Bloody Valentine and The Happy Mondays.' It doesn't get better than that.
For those of you joining in who don't know me, my name is Ellie and I am generally ridiculously over-enthusiastic about books. There is often gushing and, behind the screen, much gesticulating and fast-talking.
So for the next few Mondays I'll be posting, along with all the other lovely bloggers involved, about each section of How to Build a Girl as we read. Stick around for some feminism, fist pumping and endless giggles.
A massive thank you to Emily and Harper Collins for organising this readalong. You can pre-order the book from The Odyssey Bookshop here (US).
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Yeeeeehaaaaaw! I am impressed that you were a Moran fan (see what I did there?) even before HTBAW came out- I hadn't really even heard of her before that, so, you win that part! SO EXCITED FOR THIS BOOOOOK!ReplyDelete
I think you might be the most established Caitlin Moran fan taking part! It'll be really interesting to see what you think of the book (as a veteran Moranafan) vs some of the newer Moranafans. I mean, I have no doubt we'll all love it intensely, but it'll be interesting no less.ReplyDelete
You DO have some serious Moran cred, don't you? I'm impressed. But I love what I've read of this here novel, so I'm sure I'll eventually find time to go back and read her earlier books. But lucky you, to get them hot off the press!ReplyDelete
I'm just the same with The Times magazine in our house - Caitlin Moran's column is always the first thing I flip to before I read the rest! Me and Mum read it religiously now and will sometimes push each other to read a particularly good one faster so we can have a giggle (or a chat) over it afterwards.ReplyDelete
As soon as I've finished my current reads, this novel's next on my TBR pile. I'll be reading along with your readalong! :)
Oh man, you win knowing Moran BEFORE she was cool. Very nice and I'm jealous you've read her column cos I've only read what's in Moranthology and I NEED MORE PLEASE AND THANK YOU.ReplyDelete
She has the best hair, doesn't she? Like a Texan (cos of the giantness of said hair) Rogue
I'm excited! Because who doesn't like some feminism and fist pumping? This is sure to be a good time :)ReplyDelete


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Crime - Sacto 911
West Sacramento men convicted in 2016 armed robbery spree
A Yolo County jury has convicted two West Sacramento men on multiple counts of armed robberies, gang enhancements and gun charges during a two-day spree in 2016.
The jury on Nov. 9 convicted Joshua Armond Cadenaz-Lopez, 22, and Ricky Gomez Hernandez, 20, according to a Yolo County District Attorney's Office news release.
During the five-week trial, the jury heard evidence that over a roughly 48-hour period in mid-October 2016 the defendants were part of a crew of four that committed armed robberies at four locations in Yolo and Sacramento counties, including a Denny's restaurant, a 7-Eleven in West Sacramento and two AM/PM stores in Sacramento County, the release said.
A total of nine victims were robbed at gunpoint, sometimes being ordered to the ground. According to the evidence presented at the trial, which included video surveillance, the defendants would enter each establishment, guns drawn, and demand money from patrons and store staff, the release said.
Although the robbers wore masks, the prosecution was able to establish identity of the men by comparing surveillance video to cellphone videos, photos, clothing, weapons and other items of evidence collected in the investigation, according to the DA's Office.
Judge David Rosenberg is scheduled to sentence the men at 8:30 a.m. Dec. 12 at Yolo County Superior Court.
Anthony Sorci: 916-321-1051.


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Thomas and Alyson were married this past Saturday at Faith Lutheran Church in Bloomington. This is a beautiful church with lots of natural light, which made it really nice for photography! The reception was held at Chapman's Restaurant. Chapman's is perfect for small to medium sized weddings, and the food has always been really good!
It was such a pleasure working with Thomas, Alyson, and their families, and we wish them all the best!
Here are a few favorite photos of their very special day ~enjoy!


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Organic sedimentary rocks are sedimentary rocks formed from the remains of organisms. The three types of organic sedimentary rock are limestone, chert and coal. Both limestone and chert are formed largely from the hard structures of organisms, while coal is formed from dead plants after a long period of exposure to the correct environmental conditions.
Bony fish, corals and certain planktonic algae form calcium-based structures that break down and settle to the ocean floor after their deaths. These build up under time and pressure, eventually solidifying into a solid mass known as limestone. Limestone is easily dissolved by acidic substances, even including rainwater, because of its calcium content. Marble is a metamorphic rock made from limestone exposed to extreme temperatures and pressures.
Another group of photosynthetic plankton, known as diatoms, as well as sponges create structures from silica. The sediments from diatoms are the source of diatomaceous earth, but when not gathered for this purpose time and pressure cause the formation of chert.
Coal is the only type of organic sedimentary rock that is not formed primarily in oceans. Instead, it form in shallow waters, particularly swamps, where plant debris is buried by sediment and exposed to various chemical processes, purifying the carbon component of the plants.


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Henry Ford was considered a genious by many. When he needed lumber he grew his own, rubber? He bought a plantation. He wanted FOMOCO to be self sufficient and dependant on no one.
Today that's really not true of any carmaker. They get parts from all over the world.
Now some of the plastics used on Ford engines are sourced from old carpet. I guess you can vacuum clean under the hood now.


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