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Dexter Industries Shipping and Ordering Information
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Dexter Industries offers payment methods from all major credit cards, Paypal, Stripe, and Amazon Payments. If your organization meets certain guidelines we can offer check, wire transfer, and purchase order options.
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If you have a question about shipping please contact us at support_at_dexterindustries dot com (remove underscores).
We offer shipping through the US Postal Service. There is no tracking for international orders. If you want tracking information, please use UPS or FedEx. (See below International section) Shipping can be Parcel Post, Priority Mail, or Express Mail. For other methods, please contact us.
- Parcel Post: Shipped via USPS First Class. This option is un-trackable and once it has been shipped by Dexter Industries, it is out of our control. This level of shipping offers no insurance and no trackability. This is not a guaranteed service. First class mail can take up to two weeks to deliver. This is offered as a low cost option and is used entirely at the customers risk.
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Orders are processed within a few hours and you will see an e-mail from our store confirming your order. Packages usually ship within 2 – 3 business days. If you need your order in a hurry, options are available and quoted on our checkout page.
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Your privacy is important to us. As part of the order process, your name, shipping and billing address, e-mail address, and phone number are collected by Dexter Industries. Your credit card and Paypal information is handled separately and securely by the checkout method you choose. From time to time we may send product alerts and updates to our customers. Customers may choose to opt out of these alerts. Dexter Industries has an ongoing commitment to the security of your personal data. We will NOT share your information with any other company or person.
If you feel your item might not be working properly please head over to the forums for some quick troubleshooting, our engineers are standing by.
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If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can return any product for any reason within 30 days for a full refund of the product price at which it was purchased. Shipping costs are not refundable. Please email us support (at) dexterindustries.com for further instructions and notification of return. Please include a copy of your sales slip and contact information.
We guarantee that all of our parts will work. If you receive a product or a sensor from us that does not, please contact us and we will replace your item at no cost. Please include your contact information and a copy of your sales slip.
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Search Jim Cramer's "Mad Money" trading recommendations using our exclusive "Mad Money" Stock Screener.
NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Stop playing themes and start investing in best-of-breed stocks. That was Jim Cramer's advice to "Mad Money" viewers Thursday. Cramer said if investors only read the headlines, they'll never understand the markets. One day tech stocks are good, the next they're bad. Oil is good, but then oil is bad. Housing is horrendous, but then it's fabulous. That's why it's more important than ever to pay attention to individual companies, in particular those that are executing well. Investors only need to look at Caterpillar ( CAT - Get Report) to see what happens when things go wrong. With construction on the rise and China recovering it should be all systems go at this heavy equipment maker, but CAT still managed to miss the numbers and cut estimates. Cramer said a better way to play construction would be with United Rentals ( URI - Get Report) and China with Cummins ( CMI - Get Report). Other examples of bad execution include Diamond Offshore ( DO - Get Report) in the oil patch and Union Pacific ( UNP - Get Report) for the rails. Both failed to deliver while rivals Ensco ( ESV), a stock Cramer owns for his charitable trust,

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Work From Home Interview Series
For anyone who is already an email subscriber you know that I have been working on putting together a Work From Home Interview Series. Many of you have opted to join in by answering a few questions about your own work from home job to help teach people how they can earn money from home.
Well, today I am going to give you a sneak peek for what you can expect to see in this series. Each person who has participated was given these 9 questions to answer about their work from home position.
Work From Home Interview Series Questions:
1. What is your work from home job and how did you get started?
2. Why did you decide on this position?
3. Is this job full-time, or part time? How many hours a week would you say you spend working?
4. How do you find time to work with your other everyday obligations?
5. What is your favorite part about working from home?
6. Did you need any training or experience for this position? Any particular qualifications?
7. What affect does your income have on you and/or your family?
8. Would you recommend this position for someone who is looking for a work at home job?
9. Any advice for other people who are looking to get started with this position
I cannot wait to share with you all of the responses I have gathered! It is going to be so much fun to find out how other people earn a living either full-time or part-time from their home. The first day of this series will kick-off with answers from a Graphic Designer.
You can follow along and get all the details about this Work From Home Interview Series and check out some of the other jobs that I have lined up!
I am also going to join in on the fun and answer the questions about how I work from home blogging! If you have ever been interested in blogging you can get started in minutes by following this tutorial on how to start a blog. You can also check out my book Breakthrough. It will walk you through how you can grow your platform to blog your way to a full-time income.


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Skye Diers
"Gingerbread Nursery School is unique because we truly let children be children. For 42 years, we've known that preschoolers learn by doing, so we make 'learning memories.' For instance, children don't want to color a picture of a bunny; they want to feed the bunny a carrot, take it out, and pet it.
Whether we're petting bunnies or climbing trees, we're somewhat well known in our approach. We know that being 'hands-on' is what makes the difference. We build things, go outside every day for fresh air and nature, and take lots of field trips, especially in our summer program.
Transportation is particularly important to our activities here. Two summers ago, when our bus broke down, we were looking at 10 more weeks without a dependable way to get places. I knew we couldn't go the summer without a new bus, so I called Jana. Jana is someone who always looks for a way to provide solutions; she's a 'can-do' person. In everything we've done together to build this business, she has helped find ways to make things happen.
Gingerbread strives to build real relationships with our children and their families. We always have the child's best interest at heart. I feel the same way about Jana and Republic Bank. They put the best interests of my business above everything else. They, too, are 'hands-on' when it comes to finding a way to make things happen.
Banking at Republic has shown me that there is truly a connection between what they say they are about and what they do. They make it their priority to build relationships with their customers and with the community."


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|Downregulation of Serotonergic Gene Expression in the Raphe Nuclei of the Midbrain Under Chronic Social Defeat Stress in Male Mice.
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|There is ample experimental evidence supporting the hypothesis that the brain serotonergic system is involved in the control of chronic social defeat stress (CSDS), depression, and anxiety. The study aimed to analyze mRNA levels of the serotonergic genes in the raphe nuclei of midbrain that may be associated with chronic social defeats consistently shown by male mice in special experimental settings. The serotonergic genes were the Tph2, Sert, Maoa, and Htr1a. The Bdnf and Creb genes were also studied. The experimental groups were composed of male mice with experience of defeats in 21 daily encounters and male mice with the same track record of defeats followed by a no-defeat period without agonistic interactions (relative rest for 14 days). It has been shown that mRNA levels of the Tph2, Maoa, Sert, Htr1a, Bdnf, and Creb genes in the raphe nuclei of defeated mice are decreased as compared with the controls. The expression of the serotonergic genes as well as the Creb gene is not restored to the control level after the 2 weeks of relative rest. mRNA levels of Bdnf gene are not recovered to the control levels, although some upregulation was observed in rested losers. CSDS experience inducing the development of mixed anxiety/depression-like state in male mice downregulates the expression of serotonergic genes associated with the synthesis, inactivation, and reception of serotonin. The Bdnf and Creb genes in the midbrain raphe nuclei are also downregulated under CSDS. Period of relative rest is not enough for most serotonergic genes to recover expression to the control levels.
|Ul'yana A Boyarskikh; Natalya P Bondar; Maxim L Filipenko; Natalia N Kudryavtseva
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The entire history of Virgin Galactic thus far has been one of expectation and delay. Back in 2005, when the initiative was first created by Richard Branson, there was some tentative hope that the first private venture carrying the public into space could occur by the following year.
After many, many times, Virgin learned to stop throwing dates around. Space flights aren't nearly as predictable as PR events.
That being said, with working prototypes and a new fuel currently in the testing phase, optimism over at Virgin is beginning to rear its ugly head once again, with Richard Branson recently stating that he expected him and his family on the first flight sometime in early 2015. That's a ridiculously short time from fuel-testing to a live launch.
The optimism exhibited by the 700 ticket-holders on the waiting list is rather wonderful, as it happens. Costing £155,000 (ouch), booking a ticket for an unannounced and possibly non-existent 20 minute flight to the edge of space is quite a leap of faith. In an admirable, yet probably necessary move, Virgin claims these tickets are refundable for any reason and at any time.
Avoiding a technological and/or PR disaster is therefore a constant worry for Virgin Atlantic, since a run on this fund would leave them with only private investments. Although, to be fair, this is approaching about $1bn so far.
Virgin Atlantic are also aware that they're not the only horse in this race. When NASA announced that they were scrapping the Orion plan - the successor to the space shuttle project - they decided to divert funds to commercial entities. The idea was to create and foster an atmosphere of collaboration and competition between companies that could create, not only a technological, but a financially viable space programme.
SpaceX, for example (set up by Elon Musk of PayPal and Tesla fame), is one of these commercial start-ups that had an enormously successful launch with their Dragon capsule, and has been shipping gear to the International Space Station since 2012.
With the preponderance of other private space flight companies, such as Reaction Engines, Starchaser Industries and Orbital Sciences Corporation, the impetus is on Virgin to deliver the smooth and commercially sound service they've promised for almost a decade.
It seems as though the next phase in the human exploration of space will begin with such commercial space flights, and we really are rooting for Virgin Galactic to provide it. While the 4 minutes of micro-gravity, gazing down upon the Earth, is well outside any reasonable cost, as an event we hope it galvanises


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Haystacks, Needles, And The Fourth Amendment
activism, autonomy, Challenge, Change, citizenship, civics, conflict, conservatism, constitution, critical judgment, culture, Ethics, Fascism, First Amendment, Freedom, Ideology, justice, law, Politics, Presidency, progressive politics, Rationality, Resistance, Secularity, Separation of Powers, social justice, Statistics, Supreme Court, Trump, Uncategorized
Such is the parlous state of the Trump Administration's attitude toward constitutional liberties that the knee-jerk reaction is instant alarm to any contact between the Trump Justice Department and, e.g., the First Amendment. Maintaining one's equanimity is difficult, rather like discovering after lunch that one's Caesar salad had been sprinkled with Ebola Zaire. In a certain sense, that is as it should be. One does not have to advocate for the sainthood of Barry Goldwater to agree that "Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice". But especially in just such cases, one needs to exercise some rationality and restraint. One such case is the recent request by the Justice Department for a warrant to obtain the web histories of all visitors to an anti-Trump website. Even granted that


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Columns & Blogs
Time's right for Keene to hang 'em up for good
K enny Keene put on a show for his adoring fans Friday night at Qwest Arena, willing his way to a questionable decision for his 50th professional victory.
The next time the 37-year-old Keene enters the ring, it should be to retire his gloves to the rafters and hang his boxing robe and trunks on the wall at Qwest.
It's time to hang them up — for good. No more un-retirements. No more last stands. No more blows to the head.
No more.
Keene showed a champion's heart Friday night, in his third fight since "retiring" in 1999, somehow rallying from a fourth-round beating by Gary Gomez to win a unanimous decision in his home town.
What Keene, from Emmett, didn't show was a champion's form. He was beaten and battered, saved by a bell and perhaps some hometown cooking from the judges.
Keene, knocked down once in the fourth, was on his way to the canvas again before the bell saved him. Spurred by the capacity crowd's undying love, Keene — who has never been knocked out — steadied himself.
Gomez, understandably outraged by the decision, should have never let it get that far. Bigger and more powerful than Keene, the 31-year-old Gomez fought passively after the fourth, much to the dismay of his corner, allowing Keene to win rounds by simply being a more aggressive fighter.
Gomez, whose power shots bloodied Keene's nose in the third and left his face battered after the bout, was content to land one or two punches and retreat when three or four might have done the job.
Keene took that as evidence of his stamina and training.
He shouldn't. He should take it for what it is — an opponent who lacked a killer instinct.
Though Keene's family and some friends, especially his wife, urged him not to return to the ring for this fight, he's already talking about another bout. After the fight, Keene sounded like a man who wasn't done.
"After one like that, I'd like to say yeah (it's over), but I'm a fighter. And so I'm going to rest up for a week and I'll be ready to go again," he said.
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Most researchers know that labs can be noisy. Between the sounds of the various instruments in the lab, other machinery, multiple conversations, HVAC systems, and other sounds, it can be difficult to hear yourself think, much less the soft "pop" that precedes a sudden lab safety issue or accident. But that's not all. It turns out that even moderate noise levels can compromise lab safety, according to an Australian researcher.
Why Does Moderate Noise Matter?
Most work spaces tend to focus on the lab safety hazards that arise when noise is technically loud enough to cause physical damage to our ears. Certainly there are specific decibel measurements that, if exceeded in a lab environment, will have a physical impact on one's hearing.
As part of last year's Hearing Awareness Week, however, Catherine McMahon, head of audiology at Macquarie University's Australian Hearing Hub, announced "Moderate [noise] levels which may not be damaging to hearing can increase stress, decrease motivation and therefore reduce workplace productivity."
What Is Moderate Noise?
In terms of lab safety, what constitutes moderate noise can be subjective, which makes it more difficult for employers to address. Moreover, the trend toward open, collaborative workplaces, including modern offices and many labs, means that conversations and other everyday sounds from adjacent workstations are more prevalent than ever—and increasingly being recognized as potential contributors to noise safety problems. But each situation is different.
"Noise is a subjective parameter; therefore we need to assess how an individual reacts to sound and determine its effects on distractibility, stress and productivity," said Professor McMahon. "Speech from an adjacent cubicle can be considered annoying if it is distracting others from working, which is not simply a matter of the level of an individual's voice."
When Annoyance Becomes a Lab Safety Concern
We may think that annoyance is simply something we must accept when working with others. However, when researchers are exposed to annoying noise on a daily basis, stress symptoms can develop. As we've discussed before, such stress can lead to sleep loss, cardiovascular disease and a host of related symptoms.
Unfortunately, commonly used remedies will not work in a lab situation. In an office setting, earplugs or music are often recommended to block out annoying noise, but in a lab, those solutions just aren't as practical. For example, you need to be able to hear certain sounds or colleagues' warnings in the event a problem arises. If you block out all noise, you will block out the sounds you most need to hear in case of an emergency or accident.
Addressing Noise Safety at the Source
Addressing noise safety concerns is a primary reason for the development of our IonBench MS. With its specially designed enclosures, we have reduced vacuum pump noise by a guaranteed 15 dBA—a 75 percent reduction. This allows researchers to work collaboratively, right next to the bench, without needing to raise their voices in a way that would annoy colleagues at other workstations. In this way, our dedicated lab furniture becomes a key component of an effective lab safety protocol.
To learn more about IonBench and our commitment to a low-stress and low-annoyance work environment, contact us today.


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3 Day Safari South Africa
3 Day Safari South Africa Heritage Tour Travel to the magnificent Hluhluwe Umolozi Game Reserve and iSimangaliso Wetland Park on our 3 Day Safari South Africa and discover the incredible province of KwaZulu Natal. This 3 day safari highlights the oldest proclaimed game reserve in Africa Hluhluwe and with 96000 hectares of area to explore…Read More
Activities & Safari
Activities & Safari Options While in the area of St Lucia, the area or reserve known as iSimangaliso Wetland Park stretches from the small town St Lucia to Kosi Bay in the North, durng the year numerous activities are available. Daily excursions safari outings to both Western and Eastern shores ( iSimangaliso ) both these…Read More


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Paleo Vegan Brownie Recipe & Paleo Mug Muffins 2 Review
A few months ago, I introduced you all to Heather over at Cook it Up Paleo. We did a recipe exchange where she let me share my recipe for Lemon Lavender Muffins on her site and I got the pleasure of posting her insane Paleo Lemon Brownie recipe for you all. If you've tried these, or just merely browsed the hundreds of recipes on her site, you've probably noticed that she has a gift when it comes to sweets, easy recipes and being extremely allergy friendly.
As a follow up to Paleo Mug Muffins, Heather recently released Paleo Mug Muffins 2, an ebook chocked full of allergy-free options. There are over 20 recipes that cater to every dietary need whether it's nut-free, low-carb, egg-free, vegan, etc. The recipes take just a few minutes of your times and are each unique! The best part is, this ebook costs just $5, making it a great value. You can use the button below to see how you can get a copy!
Now, not to brag or anything, but I'm about to brag. I've gotten the pleasure of trying a number of the recipes in this book and I'm surprised I haven't gained 100lbs. Yeah, they're single serve, but when you try the apple crumble or the vanilla donut in a mug or the snickerdoodle, I want you to try and tell me that you aren't going to take 3 minutes to make seconds. Because that's how easy they are. I had to exercise immense self control to not make and eat all of these the same night.
Let me tell you about a few of the recipes I tried:
- Matcha Mug Cake - This had a great, light flavor, wasn't too sweet and came out airy instead of dense.
- Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookie - The best way I can describe this one is as a really puffy cookie. Plus, it had the perfect chocolate chip to cookie ratio, which is hard to achieve.
- AIP Sandwich Bread - This one was fun to try and definitely satisfied any sandwich bread craving I had. It isn't quite the same thing, but it's got a nice bread like texture and flavor.
Here's a sneak peek at a few of the other recipes you'll find in there!
Sneak peek not enough? Heather is awesome and is letting me share one of these exclusive recipes with you. Yay! I chose to share the Paleo Vegan Brownie. It's really simple and made with ingredients you are pretty much guaranteed to have on hand. On top of that, it has great flavoring, is versatile for toppings and has the perfect texture. I opted to make the banana version of this recipe, but there is an alternate using sweet potato as well!
Paleo Vegan Brownie (Banana Version)
1 banana, mashed
1 tbsp coconut oil (solid, not melted)
1 tbsp coconut milk
1 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tbsp coconut flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
pinch salt
chocolate chips, optional*
*I opted to top mine with coconut cream and cocoa nibs (pictured above)
In a small bowl, mix together banana, coconut oil and coconut milk.
Add the cocoa powder, coconut flour, baking soda and salt. Mix well.
Form into a ball and place on a small plate; flatten to 1/2 inch thick.
Microwave on HIGH (100 percent power) for about 2 minutes.
Top with chocolate chips if desired; enjoy.
Want more of Paleo Mug Muffins 2? Don't forget to grab your copy of this ebook now!


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Adding copper pipe legs can turn a simple wooden tray into a lovely and functional breakfast in bed tray. This simple pipe project comes to us from the very creative Amy Mikkelsen of Your Southern Peach.
It's part of our series, DIY Challenge: Pipe. We asked Amy and several other ingenious crafters and bloggers to come up with ingenious DIY projects that use pipe as an ingredient. It could be just about any kind of pipe: galvanized pipe, PVC pipe or, as in this case, copper pipe.
Amy takes this copper pipe project a step further, making it super elegant by gilding the pipe with copper leaf to make it extra shiny. It looks terrific.
Follow the step-by-step instructions to create your own version of this breakfast in bed tray.
Breakfast in Bed Tray Tutorial
I'm due with my third son in just a few short weeks! I know there won't be a lot of down time to recover with two other little ones running around, but I put together this gorgeous copper pipe breakfast in bed tray in hopes that I might get breakfast in bed a few times after I return home from the hospital. This tray can also function as additional space on the nightstand to hold baby essentials for the first few weeks when the baby is sleeping in my bedroom.
- Wooden tray
- White spray paint primer
- White high gloss spray paint
- ½-inch Copper piping
- (4) ½-inch Copper tube caps
- (4) ½-inch Copper 90 degree elbow
- (4) ½-inch Copper tube straps
- (8) Small wood screws
- Level
- Ruler
- Pipe cutter
- Wire cutter
- 24 gauge Copper hobby wire
- Small power screwdriver
- Titanium drill bits
- Gilding glue
- Copper leaf sheets
- Craft brushes
- Pencil
- Needlenose pliers
Step 1: Prime & Paint
Begin by priming and painting your wooden tray of choice. I painted mine white for the contrast with the copper.
Step 2: Cut Pipe
After measuring the width and depth of your tray, cut copper pipe pieces accordingly with a pipe cutter. For my tray, I cut four pieces at 10¼-in. long (for the vertical legs) and 2 pieces at 15½-in. (for the horizontal legs.)
Step 3: Assemble
Using the copper elbows, assemble the tray legs in a U shape. Then attach copper tube caps to bare end of pipes.
Step 4: Mark Holes
Using a ruler and level, mark where you want to secure your tube straps. Be sure your holes are low enough so that the pipes rest flush with (or below) the top of your wood breakfast tray.
Step 5: Secure Legs
Secure the legs to your breakfast tray with screws and tube straps, being careful not to drill through your tray!
Step 6: Add Copper Leaf
Despite the copper having a lot of natural beauty, I chose to add copper leaf to my tray legs because of the red printing on the pipes.
The easiest way to do this is by turning the tray upside down. Then apply gilding glue according to the directions and patiently add copper leafing to your pipes. Once this is dry, you can brush away loose flakes, which I recommend doing outdoors to minimize mess.
Step 7:Copper Hobby Wire
Finally, if the design of your breakfast tray allows, add copper hobby wire, carefully twisting it around the handles of your tray until desired look is achieved.
This breakfast in bed tray can be used in so many ways like displaying small house plants, holding office supplies and organizing crafting tools. For now, (fingers crossed) this tray will serve me breakfast in bed. And don't forget that on Mother's Day!
Amy Mikkelsen is an Atlanta native and genuine Georgia peach. She's the creative mind behind the southern lifestyle blog Your Southern Peach, where she shares recipes, entertaining tips and other domestic delights. She's the mom of two young gents with a third one on the way! She's also an avid yogi and gardener.
Check out more of our DIY Challenge: Pipe series and our simple DIY projects here on The Home Depot Blog, and follow our Projects Using Pipe board on Pinterest for more fun projects using copper pipe.
Browse your nearest Home Depot store or our online Plumbing Department for supplies for your next DIY project using pipe.


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On March 2, newly appointed Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke issued two Secretarial orders to expand access and recognize the impact that sportsmen and women have on the nation's economy.
Interior Secretary Zinke returned science and reason to federal decision-making about ammunition use. The first order reversed Director's Order 219, a ban on lead fishing tackle and ammunition former Fish and Wildlife Service Director issued on January 19, the last day of the previous Administration.
The second order advances conservation stewardship by directing Interior agencies such as the USFWS and the National Park Service to identify areas where recreation and fishing can be expanded. Zinke will request input from the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council, of which the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) is a key member, in this process.
Also, twenty pro-hunting organizations were invited to meet with Secretary Ryan Zinke on his first day at work as Secretary of the Interior. Former FWS Director Ashe issued Director's Order 219 on the last day of the Obama Administration, imposing severe ammunition restrictions without input from the states, the public, and ammunition and tackle manufacturers.
Ashe's Director's Order failed to take into account the harm that eliminating lead-based ammunition could cause to wildlife conservation and habitat management programs supported by the sales of firearms and ammunition. It ignored the question of whether adequate alternate ammunition types would be available to substitute for lead-based ammunition. The former Director's measures would have seriously undermined hunting and the important role it plays in wildlife conservation. In issuing Director's Order 219, Ashe sought to impose Obama Administration prejudices into FWS management of lands for the next five years and beyond.
Secretary Zinke was joined by representatives from the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, Congressional Sportsmen's Founda-tion, National Shooting Sports Foundation, Boone and Crockett Club, Wild Sheep Foundation, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, National Rifle Association, Safari Club, National Wild Turkey Foundation, Archery Trade Association, American Recreation Council, Pheasants Forever, Ducks Unlimited, Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife, and National Marine Manufacturers Association.


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Senate Majority Leader Steven Horsford addressed an emergency meeting of the Nevada Tax Commission today during the public comment period. Horsford appeared as a Nevada citizen and a taxpayer, he said. He presented a petition asking the Commission to enact emergency changes to the regulations governing mining deductions as they apply to the net proceeds of minerals tax.
Hear his entire statement (8 minutes and 32 seconds) by clicking on the flash player below.
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Baked Tortilla Chips
Tortilla chips are the best way to dip into salsas, guacamole, hummus or anything else that takes your fancy. Fried or oven baked, the key to a successful tortilla chip is, well, a good corn tortilla. These tortilla chips are versatile, easy to put together, healthier than the fried version and delicious on their own. We will be using these as a base for another dish but we wanted to tell you how to make them at home. Here's how to make baked tortilla chips:
For a medium bowl of tortilla chips you will need:
- 1/2 Tsp. Ancho Chilli Powder
- 1/2 Tsp. Chilli Mix
- 1/2 Tsp. Vegetable Bouillon (powder)
- 2 Tsp. Olive Oil
- 4 Corn Tortillas
Preheat oven to 180C
Cut the tortillas in strips or triangles as big or small as you need them. Set the tortillas on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Mix the seasoning with the olive oil and brush the tortillas with it. A light coating will do. We decided to coat only one side of the tortillas because we wanted to be able to taste the tortilla. However, you could easily double the spice mix or change it for other ingredients and make this recipe yours.
Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes. The tortillas should be very crunchy but not extra toasted. Transfer the tortilla chips to a bowl and let them cool slightly before eating them.
These "totopos" are so nice, easy and carry less guilt than the store bought tortilla chips. You can use them for so much more than to dip into sauces….how about the most amazing and crunchy base for Huevos Rancheros?


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5) In Remembrance
Mediafire / RGhost
This year is coming to an end. An era ended on the 28th of this month. I'm out of beer. Inspired by these feelings I felt a need to finish some outstanding projects left to lie in my notorious WIP folder and actually have gotten results. Here's one, a live tape by the Swedish (then) black metal band Runemagic, much better known from their second incarnation as Runemagick from '97 onwards. The "k" makes all the difference does it not? Also, going to play full on dark death metal before it got fashionable again was probably a more notable factor. However, first era Runemagic was black metal, with death metal touches sure but black metal still. I guess this was a more or less official live tape, recorded in their hometown. Unfortunately I have no covers and probably whoever did the Metal Archives entry didn't have either as the tracklisting was somewhat off, above should be correct. Would love a full scan if possible.
Why was this lying around unfinished for long, long time? Because of the rather challenging tracklisting and lack of material to compare to. I had misplaced my "Fullmoon Symphony" dub but fortunately identified it as an untitled B-side of a cassette I recently ripped so I got a kick to start sorting this out. If you remember the earlier "Runemagic" post here I'm now quite sure that is not the same band as it sounds almost completely different to other old material and actually everything else the guys involved had recorded (Deathwitch, who reused some old Runemagic material most notably track 3 here on their second album "Dawn of Armageddon" as Desecration of the White Christ which is the proper title anyways, Swordmaster, Sacramentum) or would record (The Funeral Orchestra, Necrocurse, Death Breath, Robert Pehrsson's Humbucker etc etc...). It would be really nice to know if there actually was another band called Runemagic (not very likely but possible), or if it was a band named something different but close enough to cause a mistake (slightly likely) or if it in the end was the same guys' unmentioned and/or -released demo (highly unlikely!).
Back to this item, the first track here was not that hard to identify as they scream the title aloud several times, the erronous Metal Archives listing has it as last track and "Runemagick - Necro Metal" which quite obviously carried over from someone's rip having been in the artist - song title format. Sloppy! The full title on "Alcoholic Rehearsal" of '91 was Dark Necro Metal. That rehearsal's tracklisting makes it seem a long song, over 5 minutes but this version here is just a quick burst not two minutes long so I went with the shortened title (I actually forgot to change the titles). Live versions may differ quite a lot (looking at you Mayhem and too short Pure Fucking Armageddons!) so that is not too surprising. Second track is easy enough if you have the demo of the same name and third one too. Fourth song was a bastard to figure out, especially as it was not on the most (? source? need to verify) versions of the demo. Fortunately he introduces the song in the beginning but unfortunately they somehow mess up or whatever else happens and it extends to an over ten minutes version with an awkward break in the middle. They don't quite restart it either so for a time I was under the impression it would be two separate tracks and tried hard to identify the second part unsuccessfully. After finally noticing their bandcamp had a remastered demo version up I confirmed it to same song. I originally intended to split it into two parts Noctunal Creation I & II but then decided against that. Last song was again a walk in the park. So there, not so easy, especially when I originally ripped it from a tape that had absolutely nothing written on it.
Fascinating tale of first world problems but how about the music? Getting there, this is old schoolish black metal with some death metal influences which I said in the very beginning but you might've already forgotten, has certain groove present that gives it personality, vocals screamy and good. Sound's not very good, elements get quite buried and somewhat messy but it's still listenable for the fearless relic hunter. Obviously not a soundboard recording, perhaps someone shot this on video and this is the audio of it? I still love it, old Runemagic has definite charm to it. I need the rehearsal tapes and you need to download this.
Lähettänyt Velkaarn klo 23.31 Ei kommentteja:
Tunnisteet: black metal, black/death, live, old school, swedish
keskiviikko 23. joulukuuta 2015
Winter Moon - Into the Dragon's Dark Dominion demo 1995
Winter Moon - Into the Dragon's Dark Dominion demo I 1995
1) Into the Dragon's Dark Dominion (Part I)
2) Into the Dragon's Dark Dominion (Part II)
3) Beyond the Silence of Ancient Winter
Yandex / RGhost
It's been a while since last post that could honestly be called dungeon synth. We remedy that tonight with this contribution sent with a bunch of other things earlier this year, thank you to the sender again! Winter Moon of Sweden, more specific Linköping, was as usual a solo project and apparently on the second demo turned black metal. It was done by one Frederik H. Karlsson whose name I imagine to recognize from somewhere but then again it is sort of a typical Swedish name so I might be mistaken. Unlike the Finnish Wintermoon (who also went black metal on their second demo) whose "dark winter music" was borderline metal this is purely synth stuff. Unfortunately no cover sent nor found so I'd appreciate one!
Three songs over eighteen minutes and running in the order of longest to shortest. First song starts a little abruptly, while the last one ends similarily which makes me wonder if the demo was originally like that or if slight cutting occured somewhere along the chain of trades and dubs. The sound is ok, quite loud and booming. Main instrument sounds like a slightly distorted organ. The music has some sort of archaic simplicity to it and, yet again, brings old Ultima and CRPG soundtracks to my mind. Which I suppose is some sort of sign of bona fide dungeon synth to me. Somewhat repetitive and monotonous, as expected, but quite enjoyably "pure" and fully instrumental as well as devoid of samples and special effects. First and second Lamentation demos come to mind, maybe the promo track too. Will bore many and bring nostalgic feels of pleasure to some.
1) Into the Dragon's Dark Dominion (Part I)
2) Into the Dragon's Dark Dominion (Part II)
3) Beyond the Silence of Ancient Winter
Yandex / RGhost
It's been a while since last post that could honestly be called dungeon synth. We remedy that tonight with this contribution sent with a bunch of other things earlier this year, thank you to the sender again! Winter Moon of Sweden, more specific Linköping, was as usual a solo project and apparently on the second demo turned black metal. It was done by one Frederik H. Karlsson whose name I imagine to recognize from somewhere but then again it is sort of a typical Swedish name so I might be mistaken. Unlike the Finnish Wintermoon (who also went black metal on their second demo) whose "dark winter music" was borderline metal this is purely synth stuff. Unfortunately no cover sent nor found so I'd appreciate one!
Three songs over eighteen minutes and running in the order of longest to shortest. First song starts a little abruptly, while the last one ends similarily which makes me wonder if the demo was originally like that or if slight cutting occured somewhere along the chain of trades and dubs. The sound is ok, quite loud and booming. Main instrument sounds like a slightly distorted organ. The music has some sort of archaic simplicity to it and, yet again, brings old Ultima and CRPG soundtracks to my mind. Which I suppose is some sort of sign of bona fide dungeon synth to me. Somewhat repetitive and monotonous, as expected, but quite enjoyably "pure" and fully instrumental as well as devoid of samples and special effects. First and second Lamentation demos come to mind, maybe the promo track too. Will bore many and bring nostalgic feels of pleasure to some.
Lähettänyt Velkaarn klo 14.14 2 kommenttia:
Tunnisteet: ambient, atmospheric, demo, dungeon synth, instrumental, keyboard music, swedish
tiistai 22. joulukuuta 2015
Eternal Darkness #13 / Canadian Assault #4
Eternal Darkness, issue 13 / Canadian Assault, issue 4 split fanzine (November 1999)
Interviews - Eternal Darkness:
Vulpecula / Ares Kingdom
Incubus (old interview)
Order From Chaos (old interview)
+ reviews & Sadistik Exekution live pics
Interviews - Canadian Assault:
Shane's World (porn)
Pagan Records
Rites of Thy Degringolade
Damnation Records
+ reviews (including movies & old albums) and assorted filler (rant column, playlists, zine excerpts etc...)
Here's another scan sent by Pawel, thanks a lot! It's another split 'zine, featuring the 13th issue of the long-runner Eternal Darkness by Keith Dempe and 4th of Canadian Assault made by Dale Roy who had moved to the States circa his 3rd issue. I haven't read that many US 'zines myself, just some black metal ones and a couple of pretty shitty ones I wouldn't really call 'zines the way I understand them, like Grimoire of Exalted Deeds who get a bashing on these pages too. Both editors are old school-enthusiasts and it shows. There aren't that many bands interviewed here if you look at the content above, ED has two re-runs and Chuck Keller is interviewed twice (the second old intie) which sort of makes this feel more like a Order From Chaos / Vulpecula / Ares Kingdom fan club magazine. Well, the editor did run such and released assorted tapes by the bands. Great if you're a fan of the acts. The other interviews are reasonably long too though the Incubus one dating to late 80's wasn't at all my cup of poison. Life metallers to boot. The review section is separate and neat, easy to read like the rest of this side of the 'zine but the high amount of scores over 90 out of 100 really catches my eye. Slightly jarring considering how he writes about other 'zines and the state of the scene in general. From what I gather, his previous issue had been a HUGE two parter which apparently drained him pretty much fully and wasn't that successful in the end.
Canadian Assault side is slightly less tidy and features content I dismiss as filler; playlists taking up a page, rant I didn't bother reading as it was a chunky block of text, a picture collage of Venom, two pages of quotes from 'zines he'd read (though some very quite amusing or interesting, I'll give 'em that!) and so on. There are also loads of reviews which some people don't care about at all and some enjoy, spotting new (well, obviously old) bands to check out so the mileage varies for this content. What irks me is that out of the six interviews here one is the pornstar Shane of "Shane's World" (kids can google it) and two are label interviews which I'm not so keen on. Better still than having other 'zines or distro or such taking the space. Though the Pagan Records one is actually very good and interesting, Tomas being a veteran and relevant. The Damnation Recs one I didn't read. I feel like neither of the editors actually had enough stuff to put up a full issue even together but had agreed on certain amount of pages or something. Despite my bitching, the whole is still above the average and recommendable as 'zines always are to the time travellers, archaeologists and grave-robbers.
sunnuntai 20. joulukuuta 2015
Inkubus Sukkubus - In All Our Names live 2003
Inkubus Sukkubus - In All Our Names (live at Gloucester Guildhall Arts Centre, Gloucester UK 10th January 2003)
1) Wytches 2002
2) Smile of Torment
3) The Rape of Maude Bowen
4) I Am the One
5) Take My Hunger
6) Vampyres
7) Away with the Faeries
8) Heart of Lilith
9) We Belong with the Dead
10) Catherine
11) Lucifer Rising
12) Belladonna & Aconite
13) Vampyre Erotica
14) Paint It Black
AUDIO ONLY: Mega
Enough exotics and time for something non-metal as well, this is again Inkubus Sukkubus of UK and an unusual item for the Coven: video of the whole show (separate tracks) shot from the audience by a comrade of brother Emptiness Cycle who kindly contributed this earlier with other related items. Thanks again! The unofficial IS site tells us this was a combined Amnesty / Greenpeace (didn't really foresee typing that split on this blog) benefit gig with unlisted support bands. I felt the urge to make a cover once again so this might look like a proper bootleg.
Like I mentioned right in the start, this is an audience recording and the full set. The fourteen tracks make almost an hour of music and both image and sound quality are decent. Better than average visual I'd say, EC's comrade has positioned himself quite well, slightly to the side but with a good view. I'm not very good at saying much about live videos since I shoot piss poor ones and generally seldom watch them, including the official ones. I do listen to live albums though, but don't often have patience to sit through a live DVD. Thus it might be convenient for others with similar issues that the video is separated unto tracks. I also made an audio-only version which you may download separately if you're so inclined. The main download includes this too. A few words about the gig itself, nice setlist though I am personally most familiar with the oldest albums, instruments sound a little thin but this is goth stuff not metal! And definitely not Mysticum. Candia's voice doesn't really seem to carry through the whole set, not sure if she's feeling a bit under the weather or what but maybe they should've considered having Tony do a song or two. Then again, she manages "Catherine" which is kinda hard, kudos for that but alas, struggles by "Belladonna & Aconite" noticeably which is a bummer. Anyways, I'm hungry and need to stop typing. Recommended for fans of Inkubus Sukkubus and pagan/gothic rock in general.
Lähettänyt Velkaarn klo 22.47 6 kommenttia:
Tunnisteet: gothic rock, live, uk, video
perjantai 18. joulukuuta 2015
Impious Might - Demo 2008
Impious Might - Impious Might demo 2008
1) Slaughtering All Life
2) The Horned Fire
RGhost / Sendspace
Remember I said on the last post "one more" exotic item? Well, I lied, here is yet another and I daresay this should definitely count as exotic. This is Impious Might and I was told they hail from Angola - yes, this is the one I mentioned in the comments section of this post. Preciously little information, my contributor put it in as a filler and did not have tracklisting but seems like they have MySpace page, which, while still extremely lacking in details, included a logo and titles for these tracks on the player thingy. Music is black metal, quite raw and with (very) slight death metal touches.
Angola is one of many African countries colonized by European countries (in their case Portugal) until a war for independance which then lead to a long civil war. First elections were actually held in 2008 when this demo was recorded. Quite fertile ground for extreme music do you not agree? Provided the project really is from Angola, that is! Anyways, both of the two tracks run for a little under five minutes so the recording reaches a passable demo (or EP) duration. Raw, generally midpaced black metal with speedy parts, nothing really remarkable to be honest if you don't consider the (alleged) highly exotic origin. I actually expected more black/death bestial warmetallish approach but this sounds like something anyone influenced by the contemporary (north) European black metal scene might have created. Recommended for the fans of raw black metal, seekers of the exotics and would-be adventurer-archaeologists.
Lähettänyt Velkaarn klo 21.58 Ei kommentteja:
Tunnisteet: angolan, black metal, demo
tiistai 15. joulukuuta 2015
Souls Crematorium - Pre-Demo '93
Souls Crematorium - Pre-demo '93
1) Before the Life Over
2) After Day
3) Terror Diminish
4) Impossible Rehabilitation
5) Until the End of Life
Mega / Zippyshare
One more from an exotic locale (from my point of view) and an obscure death metal offering for change, this was sent by brother Baldemar and it is the only release by Mexico's Souls Crematorium. "Pre-demo" suggests this wasn't probably considered a proper demo but rather an advance version or a promo perhaps. Whatever the intention was, this came to be their only demo (unless they recorded something before this that B. did not mention) as the band split up quite soon after its release, Edgar Garcia and Guillermo Garfias teaming up with Antimo Buonnano to form Disgorge. The guitarist Samuel Olvera joined later another local band Piraña, also still active. Besides Disgorge, Edgar is a member of Putrefact and Hell Execution plus has played or plays live with among others Thornspawn, Funereal Moon, Hacavitz, Morbosidad and Impiety. Baldemar included a scan of the xeroxed cover as well, thanks again for your work!
Music is death metal, of the slightly slower variety with long-ish tracks that have enough variation within to remain interesting while still managing to avoid overtly complex wankery. Second song is a shorter instrumental one which further spices things up. The sound is pretty rough, probably recorded at their rehearsal place. Certain elements get somewhat messy but you should still be able to distinguish all instruments and I think it has more character with an unpolished sound like this. That background research/exposition on the first paragraph sort of wore me out so I'm not going to drop names as heavily here, not to mention my very limited death metal expertise preventing more interesting comparisons. Let's just say that if you like rough old death metal and vintage South American sounds you might dig this.
Lähettänyt Velkaarn klo 3.05 Ei kommentteja:
Tunnisteet: death metal, demo, mexican, old school, very obscure
lauantai 12. joulukuuta 2015
Behemoth - Remembrance of the Crucification demo 1992
Behemoth (sgp) - Remembrance of the Crucification demo 1992
1) Remembrance of the Crucification
2) Evil Lord
3) Cursed of God
4) Lord of All Gods
5) Doomsday
6) Church of Ghouls
7) Bastard Christ
8) Bleed Upon the Altars
Depositfiles / Yandex
One more from Asia and going back a bit, this is another Singapore kvlt with a familiar name, Behemoth, with their only(?) demo from 1992. Like several of their countrymen and Malaysian neighbours, Behemoth played pretty raw sort of black/death metal possibly and probably influenced by the likes of Sarcófago, old Mayhem, Hellhammer, Samael, Blasphemy, Beherit etc as well as their senpais Abhorer, Sexfago and Nuctemeron. That was a lot of names. Let's drop another, this was send by comrade Nefarious, thank you! He sent the cover scans as well, I suppose the dirty greyish image on M.A. is a xerox of the original red we have here. Or they might have run out of red paper at some point?
Eight tracks makes this look like it could be a full album but they're all quite short so the total run time is just short of 23 minutes. Almost exactly the opposite of the second Blood Angel demo that has four tracks for almost 47 minutes (you should check that band out too)! The title track is an intro, Nefarious had left it and the second track together as they blend into each other in a tricky manner but I saw fit to meddle again and separated them. Quite good sound, loud and clear enough, though it wavers a little which might be due tape wear. I like the crispy yet heavy sound the guitar has. Songs are mostly fast but have breaks and changes enough to keep them from being too linear and boring yet still remain simple and fluent enough for me to enjoy. Vocals are brutal growls and barks, executed with enough ill will to not sound monotonous. Wild solos flutter all around the park, bass can be heard and some mistakes are easy to spot but that's extra charm points for me. Great stuff, wonder when NWN! or someone is going to rerelease this. Recommended!
Lähettänyt Velkaarn klo 20.49 Ei kommentteja:
Tunnisteet: black metal, black/death, demo, old school, singaporean
perjantai 11. joulukuuta 2015
Funeral Rites - Promo '97
Funeral Rites - Promo '97
1) Weird Tales
2) Moonlight December
3) At the Warend
4) Crucifix
RGhost / Mediafire
Another Asian item today, this is Funeral Rites from Osaka, Japan and their third tape from 1997 simply called "promo '97" though Metal Archives lists it also under "Weird Tales" name. Hard to say for sure since I don't have covers and haven't seen full scans, but my tape trader had named it promo '97, would not be first time a release gets an additional name later. Maybe someone will eventually provide full cover scan that confirms the actual title. I recall this was also released as a MCD in '98 but don't seem to find confirmation online for this. Perhaps that version was called "Weird Tales" and it stuck for the tape too?
Well, whatever the case maybe I'm 100% sure both '97 entries on MA refer to this same recording. There are four songs here, first one being practically instrumental and third one fully so, both interestingly enough reappearing on their only album "Necroeater" released in 2000 by Nederlands' Painkiller records. I'm sure Hellhammer/Frost have been an influence on the guys, apparent both on their visual aesthetics (judging from the demo covers), song titles and to a degree on the music too which alternates between old schoolish, pounding, thrashing black metal and again oldish more melodic and epic black metal with light and effective touches of keyboards in places. The demo has a loud, noisy sound with a notable amount of distorted bass not so much as bleeding as cumming all over everything. It's a little jarring at first until you get adjusted to it and I recall being initially quite dissappointed with the album which sounded much milder or tame in comparison when it came out. Of course I can't seem to find the damn disc now to compare. I would really like to hear the '96 demos too, I think I had a pretty poor rip of either one somewhere but that also refuses to be found. Anyways, I dig this and you should give it a chance if you enjoy your black metal, uh, metal.
Lähettänyt Velkaarn klo 21.58 Ei kommentteja:
Tunnisteet: black metal, demo, japanese, old school
tiistai 8. joulukuuta 2015
Damaq - Whisper of the Night Winds demo 1998
Damaq - Whisper of the Night Winds demo 1998
1) Whisper of the Night Winds
2) Astaruti Azla Nian
3) The Last Wrath
4) Upon Us Beyond the Red Dawn
5) Outro
Depositfiles / Zippyshare
Enough Finland for now, I have a craving for something more exotic! Enter Damaq, hailing from (West) Malaysia with their sole '98 demo sent to me with various other items by Nefarious. Thanks for your contributions! We're still in need of several old demos of the region, see the side panel, as well as 'zines which I added there. Personally I'm interested in all old 'zines from Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and so on so feel free to offer 'em. Written in English, though. A cover scan is enclosed and I have to say it doesn't look very black metal to me. I'm more reminded of a slightly older book cover, perhaps in the genre of romance with just a touch of adventure, enough to titillate a maiden heart?
Despite the feelings evoked it is black metal the guys play here. Their music is moderately fast and melodic and despite being recorded in a studio (that's what the cover says) the sound is quite uneven, with the vocals very high on the mix and due the rip being just a bit too loud they overpower and drown out the rest while sounding broken, especially noticeable on the first track. They're less intrusive on the second song and actually at times drown in the music. Perhaps they recorded it live and the vocalist is inexperienced. The music isn't bad at all but the unevenness makes the experience more troublesome than it should be. As an interesting detail the "outro" here is an instrumental version of the second song. It appears the band has reactivated recently and put out an album in 2014. I should get that. Meanwhile, recommended to people into melodic black metal, fans of Malaysian scene and consumers of romance novels who are probably going to be very surprised if they're gullible enough to fall for this recommendation.
Lähettänyt Velkaarn klo 18.55 Ei kommentteja:
Tunnisteet: black metal, demo, malaysian
maanantai 7. joulukuuta 2015
Mehazaer - Lucifer rehearsal 1992
Mehazaer - Lucifer rehearsal tape 1992
1) Cross of Blood
2) Ripped to Pieces
3) Reckoning Day
4) Fall of Man (cuts!)
Sendspace / Yandex
Let's do another Finnish post, inspired by The Nocturnal 'zine I decided to post the '92 rehearsal tape by Oulu's Mehazaer dubbed me last year or so by brother Grev, thank you! Unfortunately his dub was incomplete; the last track cuts and probably quite a lot too unless it was short to begin with. Alas, it appears this tape isn't that easy to come by as I remember seeing Mehazaer hardly ever in tradelists back in the 90's. Of course, that proves nothing about how much it was spread. I think this might be their only release as well, the interview in TNz2 mentions they were going to go to record their debut demo "soon" but no idea if this actually ever happened. They did at least five gigs too and I'm sure someone recorded at least one of them, so that might be a possibility to hear further material. Get in touch if you have a complete version of this or anything else!
My interest in this band back whenever sparked from a mention in some Impaled Nazarene interview, if I remember correctly, and the name was unusual enough to stick to mind. Funny how long it took for me to actually hear them. Yet again. So, was it worth the roughly twenty years wait? Not really to be honest. Five, ten years maybe. This is a rehearsal tape with pretty muddy sound, some hiss and it favours the right channel quite notably which is a bit distracting when listening with headphones (my default mode). It's not really too bad though, I should not complain when I listen to much worse sounds without blinking an eye. Music is pretty much just plain old death metal here but I suppose I can call it black/death metal since they did consider themselves a black metal metal band. The tempo ranges from mid to faster pace and it's mostly quite fluently flowing stuff without too many tricks and gimmicks to distract and bother grumpy folks such as myself. I would still want to hear the full version and the "Madaritza torezodu" demo if it ever got recorded or, well, anything anyone might have since I still find myself oddly fascinated with the band. Recommended for those who enjoy delving into the old catacombs of Finnish underground, Oulu-enthusiasts, old death metal fans or fans of old death metal and naturally those who got curious reading TNz2.
Lähettänyt Velkaarn klo 14.53 4 kommenttia:
Tunnisteet: black/death, death metal, finnish, old school, rehearsal
sunnuntai 6. joulukuuta 2015
Zines in Finnish
The Nocturnal 'zine, issue 2 (April 1994)
Denial of God
M.M.I. Records
Black Dawn
Slayer 'zine / Head Not Found
Pax Mortis
Sceptical Schizo
Hammer of Damnation
+ reviews, gig report
+ Helwetti article, live review Easter Holocaust '98, demo reviews and news
Today is again Finnish independence day and this year I decided to use it as an excuse to post a pair of 'zines I've scanned written in Finnish so my apologies to our foreign friends. But at least both have pictures to look at if you are still curious enough to download them!
I was wondering if I should write the blog entry in Finnish too but since I've used English this far let's stick to that. Ok, so first one is the second and last issue of The Nocturnal 'zine made by messieurs Poskiparta (of Necrobiosis fame) and Rouhiainen, featuring cover art by Juha Vuorma and contributions by Ari "Sinister Satyr" Honkonen (Metalion interview & Morningstar article/bio) and Oliver Kraupa (live review of Impaled Nazarene / Ancient Rites gig). I borrowed this one from comrade passetiermes, thanks again! Dating to early '94 it is a more nostalgic and pleasant time capsule of the two for me personally, plus it features some more seldom seen bands. The professionalism and informative level might not be the highest though, but like I always say, amateurish 'zines are the best. Browsing through this reminds me I should get a hold of more Mystification (FF) material.
Second 'zine is the first issue of Apocryphal, also made by two gentlemen Jääskeläinen & Kaakkolahti from Leppävesi and in conspiracy with Volante's Artwork Prod. which explains the much fancier look this one has. I have no idea whether more issues were made as by the end of the century I bought less and less 'zines (and more and more booze - wonder if there's a connection?) but they do claim to have plans made for a second issue in the editorial. Right, this is a black metal 'zine, long interviews all of them which explains the smallish number and it was also released in A5 format which would be the other reason. Plus they botched something with the layout so there's a blank page (both sides even) which I faithfully scanned. Several pages of demo reviews as well. Where The Nocturnal 'zine editors joked and fooled around these lads are very serious all around. Trivia: I attended the '98 Easter Holocaust tour at Kuopio (I'm sure they did it at least twice, if not three times?) where it was held at the much smaller venue Valhalla metal bar. I wonder where else the tour went, I think it was like 3-4 places? As I seem to be starting to digress rather badly I suppose I should quit here. Recommended for the Finnish readers and to those who are learning the language. Not for the grammar though.
Lähettänyt Velkaarn klo 6.43 4 kommenttia:
torstai 3. joulukuuta 2015
Putrefaction #5
Putrefaction 'zine, issue 5 (August 1991)
Bolt Thrower
Atomic Aggressor
Morbid Angel
At the Gates
Infested Incarnation (guys who made stickers!?)
Infamy (Florida)
Obscure (Spain)
Dark Tranquillity
Macabre End
Death Courier
+ 'zine reviews
Today's offering is an old 'zine again, a classic from the death metal underground, this is the 5th issue of Sweden's Putrefaction made by Tomas known later for No Fashion records. Thanks to Pawel for scanning this! Pdf-format and very clean & clear work, would be easy to read if not for the slightly messy archaic lay out. Which is naturally 110% cooler than late 90's posh computer stuff.
As you can see, there are loads and loads of interviews and no reviews (apparently Putrefaction didn't do these, this is the only issue I've seen so not sure) except for a page with couple of 'zines plus as exceptions he does review tapes of Sentenced and Shub-Niggurath after their interviews. Speaking of which, there are plenty of them but most are quite short and several are just plain bad and uninteresting or uninformative. Worst offenders here hailing from the States, with absolutely shit interview with Trey of Morbid Angel, short and boring one with Baphomet and much better than the previous but still lackluster Sadus. Misery from Switzerland takes the cake for Euro interviewees. Most interesting ones are probably the ones featuring new and upcoming bands At the Gates, Immortal and Dark Tranquillity. Merciless one is among the longest ones but almost completely gets out of hand with nonsense. Well, at least they had fun. Despite the minor complaining there is a lot to read, especially if you're into old death metal scene but personally most value here is nostalgic.
Lähettänyt Velkaarn klo 16.38 3 kommenttia:
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Bob Grove tells us all about Gems in the Mountains of the Southern Appalachians at our potluck this Tuesday, August 20 at 6 p.m. Don't miss him!
Posted August 16, 2013on:
Brasstown resident Bob Grove and his wife Judy have been strong supporters of Friends of Murphy Public Library since its beginnings. In addition has a special interest in geology, gems and minerals. He will be combining both by sharing his discoveries of "Gems in the Mountains" with Friends of Murphy Public Library at our potluck on Tuesday, August 20 at 6 p.m. in the library's meeting room. Bring your favorite dish and come to learn more about our mountains.
Bob majored in biology in college, minored in psychology, and took numerous courses in geology. Those gems and minerals he studies help him delve deeper into his love for the earth.
He also is teaching a popular "Mountains and Minerals" course in October at the John C. Campbell Folk School, taking students on field trips to collect specimens.
Bob will bring in specimens of rocks and minerals from Southern Appalachia, perhaps creating a special interest for someone else.
Membership in the Friends is $10 per year and new members are always welcome. Call 837-2417 for details.
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Nora King has resigned as president of Friends of Murphy Public Library due to increased travel plans and time away from Murphy. But never fear – she has placed the gavel into the capable hands of Elo-ly Bailey. And Nora takes on the role of Chair of Fundraising. Retired she certainly is NOT.
Elo-ly has been working closely with Nora and often running meetings in Nora's absence. She will do a great job as president.
And Julie Chautin being able to take any Friends' activity and make an interesting newspaper story out of the tidbits she was given.
And, there are many more memories but I'm getting too sentimental so I'll close with one final comment. As the Friends' Chair of Fundraising, I look forward to building even more memories in 2010. Bob Hope said, "Thanks for the memories" and I thank the library staff, the Friends' Board and members, and the Murphy community for all the wonderful memories.
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Friends of Murphy Library welcomed auctioneer Bob Grove to their monthly meeting to review ideas for the next auction. They also presented him with an African drum to add to his collection. (Sorry, Judy, but we know Bob will play softly).
While Bob was in Murphy he also drummed up support for the coming season of the Brasstown Concert Association. This wonderful group brings nationally-recognized chamber groups to Brasstown. They play at the John C. Campbell Folk School and the experience is one to treasure.
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Yes it is an exquisite reproduction of the ancient sarcophagus of King Tut. Local residents Faye and Bob Strang have given the Murphy Library this treasure for our August 8 auction at Bob Grove Auctions. The Silent Auction starts at 5:30 p.m.; the Live Auction at 7. There will be bountiful free refreshments. Grove Auctions is located in Clay County, North Carolina on Highway 64 East, two miles east of Murphy Medical Center.


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Black Friday madness has come and gone for another year and it was a pretty good one in my opinion. I'm being a lot more mindful with my spending so I only got a couple of things and considering I filled up baskets on almost every favourite shop of mine, I'd say that is pretty good will power- I must be stronger than I think ;)
So, first up are the shoes.
These were an amazing £12.50 from Missguided and I really heart them. A little awkward with the pointy toe bit, but I can deal with that for twelve quid.. And hellooo they're navy and velvet!?! It's a No brainer!
Bag also a new purchase. I have included it in a couple of previous posts if you want to check it out.
Secondly, it's no secret that I love a pyjama shirt from and this crisp white one from ASOS is a great wardrobe staple as it can be worn in many ways. Loving the oversized look of this one great for layering but also works tucked in and I love the relaxed fit because sometimes shirts can feel a little stiff.
Shoes also new at £6 from Primark.
I've layered the shirt here under quite a short jumper just to give it a bit more length and with leather jacket.
And here's the outfit in full.
I didn't intend on wearing this as an outfit but it has worked or pretty well I think and may well wear it for Christmas cocktails with a fur jacket. *starts browsing fur jackets*
Lastly, this pink silk cami from H&M is just divine. Again, looks like underwear/nightwear hense why I've bought it.. Plus it was only £9.99.
Wearing it here with washed black high waisted jeans and western belt ( sorry about the poor pic quality- these dark nights are taking their toll on my photo taking abilities). For daytime I would wear this with a cream chunky oversized cardy and boots. And for evening I would throw on a black leather jacket or blazer with some strappy heels and clutch bag.
So there we have it, I think I've been quite sensible there (killer heels aside lol). Not too much money spent on unneeded things. I clearly needed ALL of these things; who doesn't need a pink silk cami?! ;)
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With a new year comes new exciting trends & more inspiration for fashion week. I did some research for us to find out how to stay fashionable for the upcoming seasons, hope you enjoy!
trend #1: stay in check
Once again, checked clothing is going to be super trendy for the season. Here's how designers styled their models with checkered pieces like coats, trousers or dresses:
trend #2: asymmetrical
This trend speaks for itself.. here's how brands like Dion Lee & Celine incorporated this trend into their runways:
trend #3: fringed
Admit, wearing fringe makes you want to walk around & enjoy the movement that the style creates. Fringed items were spotted on runways of Calvin Klein, Chanel & more:
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IT Asset Management: Is There an Upside to Shadow IT?
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Shadow IT is hardware or software that's not acquired or supported by the IT department, and the term generally has a negative ring to it. "Shadow IT" implies the IT department can't control the technology used in the organization or doesn't know about it in the first place, which can be troublesome for any successful IT asset management program.
Shadow IT indicates that an organization isn't meeting end-users' needs for productivity tools.
Versions of shadow tech have been around for a long time. For example, in the years after secretaries and receptionists were common but before voicemail was ubiquitous, employees may have brought in answering machines to hook up to their work phones. Generally shadow IT speaks to employees' desire to have access to the tools they need, and sometimes it goes along with a perception of IT as the "Department of No." Consumerization of IT and the cloud have greatly ramped up the opportunities for shadow IT.
What's Bad About Shadow IT
Obvious problems with shadow IT mostly involve security. Who's to say what could happen to data that's shared between employees who install personal versions of DropBox on their devices? Unsupported IT assets expose organizations to data loss, particularly when unsecured public clouds are used. Furthermore, shadow IT makes it much harder to find and address security vulnerabilities. It can put the IT team in the position of catching up and trying to regain control of the organization's IT assets. IT asset management is all about knowing what IT assets exist, who they're assigned to, and what they're used for, and shadow IT throws a wrench into all of that.
What's Good About Shadow IT
Shadow IT indicates that people want to get stuff done efficiently. And it also shows that end-users are perhaps more technologically savvy than they're given credit for. Plus, shadow IT can result in development of new efficiencies, and can even save companies significant sums of money. The devices and applications that end-users find on their own (or even develop on their own in some cases) can increase agility and drive productivity gains that can put an organization ahead of its competitors, and isn't that what every organization ultimately wants?
Ways for IT Asset Management to Cope With Shadow IT
IT asset management can't address shadow IT if it doesn't know about it. So it's important that the IT service management team knows what end-users are doing. Even organizations that acknowledge the existence of shadow IT often underestimate the extent of it. The two main options for learning the extent of shadow IT in an organization are identifying traffic to and from third-party cloud apps (like DropBox and Skype) and declaring at least temporary amnesty on shadow IT. Giving end-users an opportunity to explain why they downloaded a third-party app lets the IT service management team know what needs exist and what solutions are available and can allow them to alter their support accordingly.
Companies that use freelancers or contractors may have an added level of difficulty, because sharing of documents and data are central to a lot of contract and freelance work. The solution may involve use of containerization technology or mobile application management (MAM) so that contractors can do their work without causing undue security risks.
When shadow IT comes out of the shadows, it's a prime opportunity to use IT asset management to gain better control over end-user devices and applications. The next step may be some form of enterprise mobility management, mobile device management (MDM) or MAM. It will require an investment of time and effort, but ultimately will give the IT service management team better understanding of end-users and a basis for better IT asset management.
IT asset management can't simply pretend that shadow IT doesn't exist. Great IT service management depends on knowing what hardware and software people are using to get their work done, even if it wasn't acquired through traditional corporate IT channels. With a great IT asset management solution, you can not only take advantage of time-savers like barcodes and QR codes, but you can use risk management tools that scan your network and alert you when someone downloads an app on a network machine.
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A real uprising staged for the cameras
Imagine the scene in the shiniest, biggest shopping mall in your town. Hundreds of sales assistants suddenly stop work and stage a walk-out. Customers in the middle of deciding which ultra large plasma screen to buy are left without advice. Piles of Chinese made jeans are left on the floor at H&M as the shelf-stackers leave the store and join the crowds. Shoppers help themselves to chunky crystal poodles from the Swarovski shop, to use as weapons in case things turn nasty. The crowds gather, hundreds of them now, as the procession leads out of the mall and into the street. Loan advisers from the banks hand out huge wads of notes to the throng. An upmarket deli is stormed and armfuls of organic Italian cheeses and salamis are distributed amongst the crowd. Bus drivers abandon their vehicles and suddenly there are thousands of people in the streets, an angry mob. It's the chaotic, noisy beginnings of a revolution…
Is it so hard to imagine? In these times of economic crisis, with uprisings in the Middle East and occupations in the heart of financial districts in very recent memory there's definitely the smell of revolution in the air. But is the time right for a revolution? Here and now? Aren't our lives a bit too comfortable to revolt? What would we be prepared to sacrifice for the cause? Are we, and the way we live our lives, part of the problem or part of the solution? And hasn't the meaning of the word "revolutionary" been diluted a bit since it is used to sell everything from boy bands to nicotine chewing gum to toilet cleaner?
Brushing these doubts aside, Gob Squad have taken the first steps in inciting an uprising. Or at least rehearsing one so we can be ready when the time comes. A theatre has been stormed and is now the revolutionaries HQ. Access to props and therefore weapons, explosives and special effects have been secured. Gob Squad lock the audience into the building and open a live video link to a solitary TV on the street, broadcasting to the unsuspecting passers-by outside. "This is Gob Squad Underground TV, and we're not coming out until the world is ready to stop and listen. We're in here for as long as it takes..."
With the help of the audience, revolutionary moments are re-enacted, manifestos are debated, electric guitars are turned up to eleven and rousing songs are sung, all with the aim of inspiring one passer-by to stop, listen and join us. As the evening continues, the search for this one person to represent "The People" intensifies. It's all or nothing. It's Revolution Now!


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Thursday, October 17, 2013
13 comments:
- Joshua said...
The sacred pure and simple: we look at the good God in worship, and the Good God looks at us in blessing.
- 17/10/13 9:43 am
- 17/10/13 9:51 am
- viterbo said...
Worship - what we are made for - thank you for these beautiful pictures. St Mary Magdalene Church has had a lot of hard work and devotion put into restoration and upkeep giving glory to God.
Benediction - a distant memory.
Then there's the Mass whereby we feel privileged to come into God's presence with gifts of incense and flame and unworldly praise with a sense of the awesomeness of the Almighty, of humility because of the miracle before us.
Then, as Michael Voris mentioned on a vortex, there's mass whereby we think, ain't God privileged that we bothered to show up.
- 17/10/13 10:10 am
- parepidemos said...
Fr Blake,
Our parish is blessed to have Exposition and Benediction every week; it is a truly beautiful service (though one my Eastern Rite family members cannot comprehend). I am glad that you have Exposition and Benediction in Brighton.
@viterbo, When praising someone or something, it is not necessary to be critical of others. Peace.
- 17/10/13 12:45 pm
Our FSSP parish has Benediction every First Sunday. Wonderful.
- 17/10/13 1:46 pm
- Steve Calovich said...
Did you know that when being blessed by the Blessed Sacrament, you are not supposed to make the "sign" of the cross. Signs are not required when a person is confronted with reality.
- 17/10/13 3:46 pm
- Ma Tucker said...
Lovely Fr. Ray.
We are hoping to have benediction soon.
- 17/10/13 4:26 pm
- viterbo said...
Forgive me Father,
I include myself in that 'we'.
- 17/10/13 11:23 pm
- JARay said...
Our Novus Ordo parish has Benediction every first Saturday after the morning Mass (spelled with a capital "M" for those of you who don't know the difference between a Mass and a mass).
- 18/10/13 12:26 am
- Jane Dudley said...
So, so beautiful. Thanks for posting.
- 18/10/13 1:58 am
- Jeremiah Methuselah said...
Bendiction was such a marvellous way of deepening and understanding the Faith. No books were needed, you just had to remember how O Salutaris and Tantum Ergo went, you felt so Catholic.
For me, it is a great privilege to be able to recall Bendiction, but such a sadness to recall that so many millons and millions of Catholics have been unjustly (I could use stronger words) deprived of it as a result of the wicked "Spirit of Vatican II".
On the very, very few times I have been able to attend Benediction in the last 40 or so years, my happiness has been modulated by the omission of singing the "Adoremus" after the Responses, such a beautiful piece of sacred music it brings deep tears to me.
I wonder if the "Bishop of Rome" ever celebrates this wonderful Catholic service ?
- 18/10/13 2:17 pm
- Christopher said...
Thank you for posting, Father. It is so good to see this happening. In our parish we used to have exposition, evening prayer and Benediction once a month. It was a highlight. Alas, when we had a change of PP, along with the scrubbing of the word "mass", it was abandoned!
- 18/10/13 4:09 pm
- Anita Moore said...
I love Benediction. It's one of the reasons I love the traditional Mass: one gets a miniature Benediction of one's very own at Holy Communion. Here Jesus is giving us His own Self in Holy Communion, which is more than enough; but He precedes even this with an extra blessing. "It is only goodness which gives extras," as Arthur Conan Doyle said through the lips of Sherlock Holmes.
P.S. I think the sepia-esque tone adds warmth and beauty to these photos.
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