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Times Herald Album Release Interview 6/11/14
June 11, 2014
Written by Nicole Hayden. Photos by Jeff Smith.
From rock roots to bluegrass jams, Port Huron's The Gasoline Gypsies are ready to release their debut album.
The band will be hosting an album release party at Lynch's Irish Tavern, 210 Huron Blvd., on Saturday, June 14.
Alex Shier will open at 9 p.m. and The Gasoline Gypsies will follow with a three-hour show.
"We will play a couple covers, some old songs, but we will be ending the night by playing the whole album in order from start to finish," said Caleb Malooley, vocalist who plays guitar and harmonica.
The current band formed a year ago and began recording immediately.
"This album is predominately a rock album," said Steve Briere, bass/vocals. "It's a mix of old sounds and new sounds. It's the beginning of our sound as a group."
From its original formation in 2009 to its current sound, the band has shifted from a three-man band to a four-member ensemble with new members.
"We were more southern, acoustic rock at first," Malooley said. "As our new members joined they brought their own styles and we eventually became more rock 'n roll, with just a slight country edge."
Their new album is a mix of sounds, but a pop roots rock sound is most prevalent throughout. The band has fun breaking into a few bluegrass jam sessions — The Charlie Daniels Band comes to mind—amidst familiar, yet talented, chords and riffs.
The third track on the album, "Under the Weather," is the most radio friendly while track four, "Unwind," is most likely to get the audience excited.
Their gypsy sound is rooted in the past, as all four members said they don't focus on listening to any new music, but are mostly influenced by older sounds like Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, and The Red Hot Chili Peppers.
"My earliest memory of music was watching my uncles play Elvis in the living room. When I was 7 I started picking it up
and from there I kept playing," said Joe Makowski, the band's drummer.
Both Malooley, and Rob Schweihofer, who sings and plays guitar and banjo in the band, cite their biggest influences going to bluegrass music festivals since they were young.
"I didn't start playing until my teens, but my dad made sure I always listened to good music," Briere said. "He is an old hippie from the '60s who loved Santana, The Beatles, and The Doors."
Their sound follows their old-school music philosophy as is mimics melodies from the '70s, '80s, and '90s rather than today's radio hits.
Their writing style is one of layering, Briere said. They all start playing, adding to each other, until someone stops to jot down some lyrics.
"We already have songs for our next album," Briere said. "We plan to start recording as soon as this album is released."
"Our next album will have a more defined sound and have a little more rock," Malooley said. "We finally know what our style is."
The band has been solely focused on producing its debut album, but plans to focus on playing more shows this summer.
"We all wish we could quit our jobs and do this full time," Malooley said.
The band has sent 50 copies of their CD down to Nashville in hopes to open up doors with recording labels, Malooley said.
"If we keep going the way we are going, if we keep making music, I think we're going to do alright," Briere said.
"I just want to be famous," Makowski chimed in.
No matter where they end up, it's clear the band doesn't want to do anything but play music—their live performances are enticing, especially when the harmonica is layered in.


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Making your own crust may seem daunting, but follow these easy directions and you'll have a delicious brunch dish everyone can enjoy. We've added a nutty flavor to the crust by using wheat germ and lightened the filling by using fat-free evaporated milk instead of heavy cream.
Serves 8
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup Kretschmer Original Toasted Wheat Germ
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 to 4 tablespoons ice water
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped leeks, white and light green parts only
1 large zucchini, sliced into half-moons, about 2 3/4 cups
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons Kretschmer Original Toasted Wheat Germ, divided
3 large eggs
3/4 cup 1 percent milk
3/4 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3/4 cup shredded Gruyere cheese (2 1/4 ounces)
To prepare crust, position rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 400° F.
Stir flour, wheat germ and 1/4 teaspoon salt in medium bowl. Add butter and oil and stir to make a crumbly mixture. Using 1 tablespoon at a time, gradually stir in ice water just until the dough holds together on its own when pinched. Knead the dough in the bowl a few times to help it come together. Press the dough into a disk.
Place dough between two sheets of parchment or wax paper and roll into a 10-inch circle. Remove the top sheet and invert dough into a 9-inch pie pan. Remove remaining paper and patch any tears in dough. Fold edges under at the rim and crimp with a fork or press to reduce shrinking.
Loosely line dough with a piece of foil or parchment paper and fill evenly with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 7 minutes. Remove the foil or paper and weights and continue baking just until lightly browned, 7 minutes more. (The crust will not be fully baked.) Let cool. Reduce oven temperature to 350° F.
To prepare filling, add olive oil to large skillet. Heat over medium-high heat, add leeks and cook for 2 minutes until softened. Add zucchini and cook for an additional 7 minutes, stirring often so it doesn't burn. Remove from heat, stir in 1 tablespoon wheat germ and thyme and let cool.
Meanwhile, whisk eggs well in a large bowl. Add milk, evaporated milk, salt and pepper and stir to combine.
Once crust is cool, spread zucchini mixture over crust, pour egg mixture over the top and sprinkle with cheese and remaining 1 tablespoon wheat germ. Bake quiche until knife inserted in center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
These crepes are perfect for a savory weeknight meal or weekend lunch with friends. Serve with a mixed green salad and some home-brewed iced tea.
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
1 pound frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup buckwheat flour
1/4 cup Kretschmer Original Toasted Wheat Germ
1 egg
1 1/4 cups low-fat (1 percent) milk, plus more to thin batter if necessary
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted, plus about 2 teaspoons for greasing pan
1/2 cup grated Gruyere cheese
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Heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; brush pan lightly with butter. Pour 1/4 cup batter into center of skillet and swirl to coat, using the bottom of a metal measuring cup to help evenly and thinly spread batter*. Cook crepe until golden on bottom, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn over using a spatula and cook another 2 to 3 minutes, until golden. Transfer to plate and repeat with remaining batter.
To assemble and bake, preheat oven to 350° F. Grease 9 x 13-inch oven-proof dish with butter. Working with one crepe at a time, make a thin line down the center of the crepe with generous 1/4 cup spinach and ricotta filling. Roll crepe and place sealed side down in pan. Repeat with remaining crepes.
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Minister of Health and Welfare Park Neung-hoo returned from his three-day trip from Qatar and United Arab Emirates Tuesday, during which he promoted the Korean healthcare system in the two Middle East countries.
|This is a replica of the Korean Surgical Devices Showroom displayed at Arab Health 2019 held in UAE.
In Qatar, Park attended the "Korea-Qatar Healthcare Symposium." Through this event, doctors from 11 Korean medical institutions and 15 Qatari medical professionals shared the latest medical technology and treatment experience of both countries.
About 650 Qatari medical workers participated in the symposium as the Middle East country recognized it as a mandatory education course for the country's medical personnel. Also, a Korean medical team, consisting of seven medical departments, including orthopedic, cardiovascular, pain medicine, and oriental medicine, conducted a "Visiting Doctors Program," which jointly treated local patients with Qatar doctors.
In UAE, Park attended the Arab Health 2019 held in Dubai from Jan. 28-31. The minister encouraged Korean companies to take part in, and visited the new "Korean Surgical Devices Showroom." The showroom displayed an operating room with differentiated medical equipment from 22 Korean companies.
Park also discussed introducing a Korean-style health insurance screening evaluation system with Saudi Arabian Health Minister Tawfiq Al Rabiah, during the exhibition.
"If the system is introduced in Saudi Arabia, it will contribute to Saudi healthcare reform for quality healthcare delivery and efficient financial operations," Park said to Rabiah, citing the example of Korea's export to Bahrain in 2017. The two ministers also reaffirmed their plans to co-host the "Korea-Saudi Arabia Healthcare Forum" this year.
The ministry also signed a memorandum of understanding with UAE to cooperate in the social security sector. The MOU covers contents such as social insurance, expert exchanges on child and elderly welfare policies and population policy related to aging.
"Through the visit to Qatar and the UAE, I could see their interests in the Korean medical and healthcare industries, and the status of Korean medical service in the world stage," Park said. "The government will continue to diversify healthcare cooperation with more foreign countries in various areas of medical equipment, medical personnel education, and health insurance evaluation system."
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VMware can run many cool operating systems on a single host computer. But, having run the software for an extended amount of time, i eventually always run out of space on my guest OSes. This happened a few times before, but it wasn't until my VM really froze up on me that i figured it was time to look into extending or expanding the current virtual disk i had in use.
Have you ever tried increasing the size of a vmdk file / virtual hard disk ?
It's not that easy.. and it's kind of confusing.
So, once i finally figured out how to do it, i thought it would be useful to write it down so that i wouldn't forget next time this happened. Here goes..
In my example i have:
- a Windows Vista host OS running a Fedora Core guest OS
- an 8GB vmdk file (formatted as Linux LVM – fedora fs) on the guest OS which i have backed up before attempting anything here !!!
I want to:
- increase the 8GB vmdk file to 16GB
- not lose any data saved on the vmdk file
- not move any data off/on the vmdk file
Follow these Steps:
- Download and Install: VMware Workstation for Windows (trial)
- Note the location of the VMware Workstation folder (after install) – in my case it's "C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Workstation"
- Open a Windows Command Prompt and navigate to the folder where your vmdk file resides and execute the following command:
"C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Workstation\vmware-vdiskmanager.exe" -x 16GB "Name of Your Virtual Disk File.vmdk"
Ok, now you just made the disk twice as big but you can't use the space yet because it's inactive, unpartitioned, unformatted, and still utterly useless to us. (but not for long)
- Next, boot up the guest OS and log in as root. Verify that there is in fact a large amount of unallocated space/sectors by typing the command:
fdisk -l
- Then we'll partition and format the new portion of the disk. First select the disk:
fdisk /dev/sda
- Type "n" at the fdisk menu to create a new partition
- Type "p" for primary partition, and then select the appropriate partition number, as well as first and last cylinders to set how large to make the new partition (defaults – ie: use all the free space – worked well for me here)
- Type "t" to change the partition's system id, then type "8e" to switch it to Linux LVM
- Type "w" to write the table to disk and exit fdisk. You might get a warning about needing to reboot for changes to take effect – either way, reboot your guest OS just to be safe.
- Once rebooted, log in as root again and verify the new partition exists. Type "fdisk -l" to see a list of partitions. In my case, the new partition is: /dev/sda3
- Now comes the confusing part. We're going to merge the new partition into the current Volume Group (which is just what fedora calls it's own virtual disks that are made up of a bunch of virtual LVM partitions). So, first, to "create" the necessary "physical volume" from our newly created disk partition (/dev/sda3) first type:
pvcreate /dev/sda3
- You need to find out the name of the Volume Group before you can extend it to include the newly created physical volume. Type:
vgdisplayand look for the first line, "VG Name" – in this case it was VolGroup00 [thanks agm]
- Next, you need to extend the Volume Group to include the newly created physical volume. Type:
vgextend VolGroup00 /dev/sda3
- Then, type:
pvscanYou should see the new partition (/1dev/sda3) in the list of partitions and the total should read approximately 16GB (the amount we set earlier). In my example, it said 15.75GB
- Now type:
lvextend -L+8GB /dev/VolGroup00/LogVol00to increase / extend the Logical Volume by 8GB (to a total of 16GB).
- Finally, to resize the filing system type:
resize2fs /dev/VolGroup00/LogVol00
Now your fedora guest OS should have twice the amount of space and your VM should be running smoothly.
Repeat this process if / when the vmdk file gets filled up again and runs out of space ;)


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Sliding on Ilocos sands with the heat on high!
The FIRST EVERRRR Sand Boarding Competition last Saturday was a blast! The sport which was innovated and pioneered by the Laoag Eco-Adventure Development (LEAD) Movement way back 2009 is now ever so treasured like a piece of fine art in the Philippines. Thanks to the LEAD Movement, another tourist destination is carefully making it's way in the scene and FYI, Sand Boarding is the latest MUST-TRY tourist attraction in the country.
Just recently LEAD Movement tied with Havaianas Philippines in cooperation with the City Government of Laoag to make history. It was held in Barangay La Paz, Laoag City, the ONLY Sand Dunes with breath-taking and endless "sand hills" view in the country. The competition had 49 participants and endured the scorching heat for the sake of sand boarding. I too had to endure the hot sands and summer-like heat to be able to take photos… wearing a maxi skirt… on a huge hill of sand. Yes I did, yes I did… and it was worth it!
Major thanks to Blauearth and Surprisingly Kitsch for picking me on the last minute to cover in LEAD Movement's behalf. I was planning to go there to watch, chill and take a couple of photos at the same time but to be offered to take photos of something that's going to be a part of history is so much better-er-er!
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Satish Kumar, a resident of phase 1 said, "The agenda set is fine and it has covered many things but there are some things that still need to be addressed. I have been dialing the toll free number of the electricity department to lodge a complaint but it is not reachable. It has happened often."
Residents are quite upset with the stray dog menace. According to them, there is no team to catch stray animals in town and even if there is, it never reaches on time.
Traffic is also a sore point. Sarabjot Singh, a resident of phase 9 said, "We have been facing traffic problems for the last several years. The mayor must talk to the police to check traffic congestion. It is a very basic problem which even mayor and senior police officer go through every day."
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In a little over a year, we will begin to celebrate the Great Jubilee and the two thousandth anniversary of Jesus' Incarnation. In this year, a world in slavery can be freed, debts can be forgiven, and the dispossessed can have their lands and lives restored to them (see Lv 25:8ff). Because our society is so far removed from God's Biblical order and because we are in such great need of a Jubilee Year, most people, even Christians, don't see how a Jubilee Year will ever happen. Can we realistically expect bankers to forgive debts? How many large landowners will give their land back to the poor? Will we suddenly be freed from all our addictions, compulsions, phobias, and anxieties?
When Jesus proclaimed that He would give us Jubilee Year after Jubilee Year, He promised not only to free slaves but also to open the eyes of the blind (Lk 4:18). Before we have a Jubilee Year, we must have our eyes opened. With the blind man of Jericho, we must cry out to Jesus: "I want to see" (Lk 18:41). Until we can see with the eyes of faith, how can we walk by faith and not by merely natural sight? (see 2 Cor 5:7) Until we can walk by faith, we cannot walk in the freedom of the Jubilee Year.
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The latest data from OPTN/UNOS of adult organ transplants performed in 2012 show that the Emory Transplant Center performed 426 transplants, making it the largest transplant center in the state and the 10th largest in the country. If we add the 60 pediatric transplants performed at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, the ETC is the 5th largest transplant center in the country.
Of course, the ETC is much more than these numbers, but volume is one indication of just how busy our center is — and our programs are growing. In 2011, Emory performed 360 adult and 70 pediatric transplants. That means the total number of transplants increased 13% from 2011 to 2012. Each program is growing, too. The kidney program expanded from 204 transplants in 2011 to 230 in 2012, and the liver program grew from 93 transplants in 2011 to 111 in 2012. There were 11 kidney and pancreas transplants at the ETC in 2011 and 17 in 2012. The heart team transplanted 23 in 2011 and 34 in 2012, and the lung program transplanted 29 in 2011 and 34 in 2012.
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The cost of a pack of cigarettes will almost double by 2020 if Labor wins government, under a new plan to deter smoking.
The opposition says it will continue the increase in tobacco excise from July 1, 2017, delivering four 12.5 per cent increases if it wins the next federal election.
The policy would bring Australia in line with countries like France, New Zealand and the UK in ensuring that taxation accounts for at least 75 per cent of the cost of a pack of cigarettes.
It's been costed by the Parliamentary Budget Office to raise $3.8 billion over the forward estimates and $47.7 billion over the medium term, Labor says.
The costing assumes more Australians will quit smoking compared to the status quo policy scenario.
Under the current policy, a pack of 25 cigarettes that costs $24.69 today will cost $29.91 in 2020.
Under the proposed changes, it would cost $40.80 by 2020.
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten said more needed to be done to reduce the "unacceptably" high levels of smoking, with 2.5 million Australians smoking daily.
It's a drain on the health system and a drag on the economy, he said.
"Ask any parent who smokes whether they want their kids to start smoking as well and of course they'll say no," Mr Shorten said.
"I want to stop young people taking up smoking and I want more people to quit smoking.
"Malcolm Turnbull's Liberals want to increase the GST and the cost of everything, including fresh food, school fees and going to the doctor."
Opposition health spokesman Catherine King said raising tobacco taxes to more than 75 per cent of the retail price was considered best practice by the World Health Organisation.
The $8.3 billion of revenue collected through tobacco excise in 2014/15 was "dwarfed" by the $31.5 billion in annual economic and social costs from smoking.
Labor's plan still won't cover half that cost.
Shadow treasurer Chris Bowen said the announcement would contribute to budget consolidation and fund initiatives in health and other areas.


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Payment, Shipping, and Returns
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major credit/debit cards via PayPal.
How do I pay if I don't have a PayPal account?
A PayPal account is not required to make a purchase. Click on "Don't have a PayPal account" during checkout on the PayPal login page.
What is your return policy?
We want you to be 100% satisfied with your purchase from the Dan and Louie Store! You are welcome to return any item in new/unopened condition before 60 days from purchase date for a full refund (not including shipping fees) to your account. Please contact us through our website contact form to obtain return shipping instructions. Include your name, email, and a copy of your PayPal receipt with your return request.
Note: If you did not purchase the item from this web site, please return your item to the store of purchase. Items received that were not purchased from our site or are returned to us used or damaged will be shipped back to you postage due.
Can I order from outside the United States?
Yes. Downloadable products can be purchased and downloaded from anywhere in the world. However, physical products can only be shipped to an address in the U.S. or Canada. When ordering outside the U.S., here are some things to remember: Factor in the exchange rate for the charges as well as for the cost of the merchandise. Your credit card company may also add a charge for currency conversion. The shipping charges and methods of shipment (usually either mail or courier) are not the total of the costs you'll have to pay to get your package across the Canadian border. If goods are coming across the border, you will also have to consider, and be ready to pay, Canadian customs duties, taxes and custom brokerage fees as applicable.
How long will it take for my item to arrive?
All orders ship from our warehouse in 1 – 3 business days.
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You can cancel your All-Access Pass subscription at any time. To do so, you can contact us through our contact form to request cancellation, you can cancel through our website, or you can cancel through your Paypal account.
To cancel your subscription on our website:
- Go to http://danandlouiestories.com
- Click on "My Account" in the main menu
- Log into your account if prompted
- On your account dashboard page, click "Subscriptions"
- Press the "View" button for your subscription
- Under Actions, click "Cancel"
To cancel your subscription via your PayPal account
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Technical Questions
Can I make copies of Dan and Louie stories for my friends/family/church?
Like most recorded works, Dan and Louie stories are protected by copyright law and cannot be copied to be sold, shared, or given away. You are, however, allowed to copy them to any devices you own and to make backup copies for your own personal use or for your immediate family members to use.
What devices can I play my Dan and Louie digital files on?
Dan and Louie digital stories are standard MP3 audio files so they can play on any smart phone or digital audio player including iPod, iPad, iPhone, Android phone or Blackberry. There are so many digital devices made that it would be impossible for us to list them here or provide detailed instructions for them all. Louie likes his iPod so we provide iTunes specific instructions on our site. Each device is different so if you can't figure out how to get the stories onto your device, send us a message using our Contact form and we'll help you find the answer!
How do I copy downloaded stories onto my iPod/iPhone/iPad?
- Open iTunes on your Mac or PC.
- iTunes menu File -> Add File to Library…
- Select folder containing the downloaded stories. On a Windows computer, this is typically Documents -> Downloads.
- Select the story(s) that you want to add to iTunes.
- Click the 'Open' button.
- The stories will copy to your device when you next sync with iTunes.
If you have a non-Apple device, use the software and instructions specific to your device.
How do I copy stories from my Dan and Louie MP3 CD to my iPod/iPhone/iPad?
- Open iTunes.
- Insert your Dan and Louie MP3 CD into your computer's CD-ROM drive.
- In iTunes go to File -> Add Folder to Library…
- Select the drive containing the stories on the MP3 CD. On a Windows computer, this is typically the D: drive.
- Click the 'Select Folder' button.
- The stories will copy to your device when you next sync with iTunes.
If you have a non-Apple device, use the software and instructions specific to your device.
How can I turn my MP3 files into an audio CD?
You can take your favorite MP3 stories and burn them to an audio CD that will play in any CD player. You will need a computer, CD-R (CD or DVD burner) drive, a blank CD-R disc, and iTunes software.
- Open iTunes on your computer.
- Click the "+" button in the lower left hand corner to create a new playlist. Drag and drop songs from your Library file to the icon of your playlist.
- Click the playlist icon once to view its contents. You can reorder the tracks and make any last-minute changes.
- Insert a blank disk into your CD-R drive.
- Click "Burn Disc." In iTunes 7, this button is at the bottom right. In later versions of iTunes, right-click on the playlist name and click "Burn Playlist to Disc."
- Wait for the disk to finish burning. Do not close iTunes or open your CD-R drive until the burn finishes.
Important note: You are legally permitted to copy Dan and Louie MP3 stories to CDs for your own personal use. You may not copy Dan and Louie stories to sell, give away, or broadcast.
Click here for more information on making a Dan and Louie stories CD using iTunes.
How can I turn my audio CDs into MP3 files?
CDs don't last forever and their lives are often very short when kids are involved! An easy way to back up your audio CDs at no cost is to "rip" the stories to MP3 tracks and keep backups of these files on a computer or hard drive. You can import the tracks right off of the CDs onto your computer using the free iTunes program and make your very own MP3 library. Here are the steps to take:
- Before importing your CDs to your computer, clean your discs. Here are some helpful instructions for cleaning your CDs and removing light scratches
- Download and install iTunes if you do not already have it installed
- Start iTunes and go to Edit->Preferences
- On the General tab click the Import Settings button
- Set the settings to what you see below and click OK, then OK again on the remaining window.
6. Now follow these easy directions to import your CDs into iTunes
Once your CDs have been imported to MP3 files, you can copy the files to any device you may own. If you have an Apple device, you can sync the files right in iTunes. If you have another brand of device, click here for more information on where your MP3 files are stored in iTunes. Now that you know where your files are, you can a make backup of them, copy them to your devices according the manufacturer's directions for that device and even create brand new audio CDs to replace your damaged ones.
Remember, copyright laws only allow these files to be used on devices that you own. But if you own 10 devices, feel free to put the files on all 10!
My audio CD's have become scratched and can't be read. Can I get an MP3 version of the stories at no charge?
Unfortunately physical products don't last forever and we do not offer free replacements in such cases. But there are simple and inexpensive ways to fixed scratched CDs so that they will play again.
Ways to fix your unplayable CDs
- Clean your CD. There are many helpful articles on the web that provide ways to clean and eliminate minor scratches.
- For deeper scratches, take your CD to your local DVD rental store or used DVD retailer and ask them to resurface the disc for you. They typically charge $1-$3 per disc to do this and it only takes about 5 minutes.
- After cleaning, try ripping your CD to MP3 files using iTunes or other software. MP3 files will last forever if properly backed up and you can create new audio CDs from them. A computer's CD/DVD-ROM drive is usually much better at reading through minor scratches than an audio CD player.
General Product Questions
I'm missing a CD/tape from my set I bought awhile back. Can I get a replacement?
We sell every story that was on your CD or tape as a download. You can go to our downloads page and find the stories you are missing, purchase and download them, and burn them to a CD or copy them to a cassette tape.
How many Dan and Louie stories are there?
There are 134 stories in the current collection. Of course Dan and Louie made a few more stories and sing-alongs than these. You may even have some of them on tape or disc if you are a long-time listener. The 134 stories that we sell are the ones most folks consider to be the best ones based on content and audio quality.
Will Dan and Louie make any new stories?
It's unlikely that the dynamic duo will release any new stories. Dan is a very busy senior pastor of a large church and Louie has grown up and has a career of his own. Well, we're kidding about the Louie part…he hasn't decided on a career yet. But we may find a long lost story or two, polish them up, and add them to the collection. If you have a favorite story that is not in our catalog, let us know!


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In preparation for the 2014 Mequon Fall Cup tournament we asked our club members to create drawings for the tournament logo. Seven drawings were submitted, and the winning entry was done by Aliena Matuszczak - Aliena's drawing will be used in tournament documents and t-shirts, and also on the website. See all of the creative drawings on the Logo Contest page.
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|Harry Potter in his Invisibility Cloak
Have you ever tried to pretend you're not there? I have. It's a ridiculous thing to do. (Although would-be "flies on the wall," like me, understand why people do this.)
If you aren't sure of my meaning, perhaps one of the following scenarios illustrating how people sometimes pretend invisibility will trigger understanding:
- You're in a classroom setting, and the teacher is staring down students, asking for an answer. You lower your eyes, avoiding eye contact, thereby achieving invisibility.
- You're visiting the home of an acquaintance when a bickering match erupts between the person you are visiting and another family member. You slink toward the door attempting to excuse yourself, but the elephant in the room is blocking your path. You pretend you are part of the wall—not there—until you can make your escape.
- You're not feeling very sociable while walking down the street. Dog walkers and joggers pass by, but you keep your head down. No eye contact makes you invisible.
|Henry Holiday "Dante and Beatrice"
(notice how Beatrice carefully averts her eyes)
- You spot a solicitor sitting at a table outside Wal-mart. Rather than walk the direct route to the entrance, you make a huge circuit through the parking lot entering the store behind the solicitor's table. When you exit, you wait until someone else is exiting and walk behind them so they effectively block you from the view of the solicitor, or, if a blocker is unavailable, you focus your gaze in the distance, planting an expression of intense distraction and extreme urgency on you face, making you, essentially, invisible.
Young children are quite adept at pretending they're invisible. When our oldest child was just a toddler, we liked to play Hide-and-Seek with her. This game revealed how superfluous an appendage the rest of her body was to her head since if her head was covered, she was—in her mind—hidden, or rather, invisible. We'd tiptoe into her hiding place to find her entire body from the neck down sticking out from under the hem of curtains, or from under a desk, or from under the bed. I suppose we fed the misleading notion that she was invisible by standing toe-to-toe with her and calling out, "Where is she?" and "I can't find her anywhere!"
Just as our young daughter thought she was invisible when her head was hidden, so adults seem to have narrowed the range of their invisibility from their heads down to just their eyes. This is evidenced by the illusion the lack of eye contact creates as illustrated in the four examples previously given.
There are occasions when it is impossible to achieve your own sense of invisibility, no matter what you do. For example, if you've ever been in the presence of an incessant talker (whom we'll call "Chatterbox"), there is no escaping his or her vision. Any attempt you make at invisibility is immediately thwarted by Chatterbox's complete inability to "see" you as another person, or personality, with thoughts and ideas of your own, thus, in a sense, making you invisible. This may sound contradictory, but it really isn't. Your attempts to respectfully release yourself from a prolonged discourse by breaking eye contact, appearing distant, uninterested, or downright bored have no effect. Even if you begin walking away, Chatterbox will follow you, never pausing to catch breath. As you get in your car, and start the engine, Chatterbox is not deterred, but walks into the busy street to—not see you off—but talk you off and on your way. Essentially, Chatterbox is the only "visible" person in the world; everyone else is invisible, existing only as a target toward which Chatterbox effusively flings his or her superfluous arsenal of words. (For the record, I know some Chatterboxes and I really like them–they are my friends. But their speech can be overwhelming at times.)
There were times when I didn't need to pretend invisibility because, in certain situations, I was, essentially, already invisible. As a teenager, I became well acquainted with this type of invisibility. In classrooms where only "teacher's pets" or troublemakers were visible, or in settings in which I was the quiet introvert among a group of popular social butterflies, the invisibility issue was driven home in multiple ways.
But you must not assume this type of invisibility was necessarily unwelcome–at least to me. Quiet personalities can enjoy a certain measure of invisibility, provided they have close friends and family to whom they are visible in positive and worthwhile ways.
|Harry Potter sneaking about in his invisibility cloak
One of the motivations for my own pretended invisibility wasn't so I could sneak about in a secret cloak like Harry Potter, spying on people. Rather, it was to enjoy conversation and interaction without the strain of interacting, which is often wearying, or difficult for more reserved personalities.
The idea of being a fly on the wall is terribly appealing to people like me. It isn't so I might listen to idle gossip, or be privy to secrets not meant for my ears (types of interaction I try to avoid). No, it's not that at all. It's simply because I am clumsy at conversation. It can be stressful and tiring to interact with large groups—draining, in fact. Still, I've practiced conversing for years and years, partly out of necessity, and partly because I really do love people, and enjoy getting to know them. To be a true participant in a conversation is more rewarding if both people are present. The truth is, if you put someone like me one-on-one with someone, I have no trouble making conversation. In fact, I thoroughly enjoy delving headlong into a deep and heartfelt exchange. It's group interaction that I shy away from. I haven't completed my study of being a good conversationalist, but even with all my efforts, I still find myself wishing to shrink into invisibility at times.
There are occasions where attempting invisibility is useful in sharing joy with others in an anonymous fashion. Our family often employed the Ding-Dong-Ditch method to drop-off goodies to friends. In this method, the driver sits in the darkened, idling car a short distance away, while runners secretly place goodies on the front door step of the homes of friends and neighbors, ring the doorbell, and run back to the car without detection. We'd done this as a family activity so many times over the years, we were quite expert. However, one particular time didn't follow the typical pattern of success. I was driving our old 1982 yellow Suburban (which is roughly the size of a school bus). The kids got out of the car to Ding-Dong-Ditch the goodies while I quickly pulled around the corner to hide our car in an inconspicuous spot—behind a small parkway tree. It was like trying to hide the Goodyear Blimp behind a toothpick. By the time the kids ran back to the car, the folks receiving the goodies were out of their house and flagging us down! We tried to pretend we were invisible, but there was no fooling them! Anyone remotely acquainted with us could spot that yellow car from dizzying distances. If you ever want to remain incognito, be sure not to drive a conspicuous yellow Suburban. (Either that, or find an airplane hangar to hide behind.)
|1982 Yellow Suburban like the one we had.
The desire to be invisible, in this instance, was a worthy one. Doing good—to "let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth" (Matthew 6:3)—is a positive occupation. There are, however, attempts at invisibility that are not as admirable.
For example, there was the time my daughter and I had spent a long day working in the heat, and ended the day sweaty, grimy, stinky, and hungry. Normally, I wouldn't have ventured into a public place on such a day, but we were both famished and fatigued. We stopped at a café to grab a quick bite to eat. Standing in line to order, in a state of exhausted oblivion, I didn't notice an old acquaintance enter. As we waited to place our order, I casually glanced at the line of people forming behind me and saw the old "friend." (I put friend in quotation marks because, for all I know, we may possibly no longer be friends. There's no explaining to someone that you had pretended you weren't there.) That's right. I was the invisible woman. The sweaty, stinky, grimy me did not, at that moment, exist. In a sense, it was my version of Hide-and-Seek all over again. If I don't acknowledge my existence in circumstances such as this, perhaps no one else will. Faulty reasoning, but there you have it. (The fact that the friend, having seen me, did not acknowledge me either made it much easier to rationalize that I was invisible.)
You must not assume that because my behavior was beyond ridiculous that I wasn't aware of just how foolish it was. Nor must you assume that I was Okay with my behavior. I wasn't. I was, in fact, ashamed of myself. Such behavior was inexcusable. Ludicrous. Pretending invisibility did not make me invisible. If truth were told, it made me completely transparent. Certainly, anyone in that café could see me plainly. The only one I fooled was myself—thinking I could fake "invisibility" to protect my vanity—without truly protecting it, having obviously been seen.
I have since repented of this foolish flaw in my nature, and my unfriendly behavior. There is a price to pay for vanity—wanting to be seen as a "put together person" (or at least as a non-stinky person!). Isn't it ironic that "wanting to be seen as" (or not to be seen at all), more than likely exposed me as oblivious, unfriendly, vain, and anything but "put together." So sad, but so true.
My mother used to repeat an old saying, "Oh, what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive" (Sir Walter Scott). I don't think of myself as being a deceptive person. Nor do I intentionally "practice to deceive." Deception is contrary to my fundamental beliefs, and is repugnant to me in every way. The day and circumstances just mentioned caught me completely off guard. I strive diligently to be honest. I rejoice in honesty, in light, in truth, and in simplicity. However, —given my beliefs—the irony of the whole charade was not lost on me. I swallowed a giant café-sized slice of "humble pie" after pondering the true nature of my pretended invisibility.
Dear Readers, now that I have exposed myself to judgment and possibly to ridicule, let me assure you that it has become one of my goals to rid my life of the pretense of invisibility. To rid my life entirely of pretense would be even better. I shudder to think I have been, at any time, guilty of pretending invisibility, but I must admit, I have been guilty.
To pretend is to be fake. In reflecting on this topic, the word hypocrisy reared its ugly head.
Hypocrisy is, essentially, to pretend. What greater hypocrisy is there than to pretend invisibility? To pretend invisibility is to deny existence, which reeks with ingratitude to God, The Giver of Life. As His child–His daughter–there is never a time when pretending invisibility in any uncharitable sense is appropriate or desirable.
I so admire people who are straightforward, respectful, forthright, interesting, interested and real—people who put you at ease and make you want to be visible because you feel trust and security in their presence. I hope to be that way, too—to be plain, honest, interested, respectful, present, and kind in all aspects of life—in other words, to be
visibly real.
Being "visibly real," (according to my definition), has, by its selfless nature, the capacity of making you the best kind of "invisible" you can be as you "lose yourself" in the service of others.
"He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it." (Matthew 10:39)
From the bottom of my heart, I thank you for reading.
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It seems, every now and then I accept that life is a force outside my control, playing out as intended, insisting I go with the flow, all of it, whether I like it or not.
Sometimes, when I find myself pushed along the fast track of husband, two growing boys, school, holidays, finances, Lego's everywhere, turkeys to cook, gifts to purchase...days pass. There's contentment. A feeling that perhaps life is how it should be. All my years and decisions have led to these moments and I forget something is amiss.
Then some unexpected memory, or casual sighting of something familiar reminds me...and I'm pissed.
Often, it's the toll cancer places on all of us, that plays out in my thoughts, but this Thanksgiving, in particular, I saw what it took from my children.
Breast cancer stole their grandmother.
It wrenched an unconditional love right out of their lives, before it ever had a chance to grace their world and when I lose myself in ordinary days, it seems almost acceptable. Something that sucks happened, and no one could stop it. It just is. Shoulders shrug. What can we do? Cancer came, collected its victim, and left a gigantic, jagged hole in more lives than I even knew at the time.
Over the years, I've considered how nice it would be if my boys had their grandmother, but it's really just an idea, a sweet dream based on distant recollections of my mother with my nieces and nephews. There's the game I play of "if only she were here, she would be... and she would do..."
But, I can't really know for sure. I imagine how my mom, now in her 70's, would act. I catch glimpses of her in some stylish, older lady I may spot when out and about. Something about her clothes, her haircut, or attitude ignites a sense of deja vu and inexplicably, I'm drawn to her, wanting in that instant to become her friend. Maybe, if I look at her long enough, she'll instinctively know I'm in need and step up, but no doubt she has her own family, so I turn away. Or maybe, I look away to squelch my rising emotion, escaping sadness just in the nick of time, avoiding it before it catches me.
I couldn't turn away on Thanksgiving day when I found myself surrounded by a slightly different holiday crowd than past years. My cousin's in-laws were in attendance, her septuagenarian mother-in-law drew us all in. She took to my sons as if they were her own grandchildren. Playing games, giving gifts, handing out hugs and compliments to one and all, even to my husband and me. Like my mother would, I think. As if my boys were the most special boys on the planet, because I know to my mom, they would be.
And on that day, I not only felt my sons' loss, I saw it, because here, in the form of someone else's grandma, it was personified and at the end of the day, we had to leave. We had to go back home without this presence, without this wondrous addition to our lives.
It was clear to me then, how much cancer stole from us when it took my mother, beyond my loss, or my father's, but the loss of something immeasurable and yet to come.
How do I put a price on the void in my children's lives? On something as intangible as the influence of one who loves you? My boys don't even know they're missing out. They can't want for something they've never known, but I can want it for them and be angry they don't have it.
I know people die. People lose family members everyday. It's life, I get it, but in my small circle of friends, the only grandmas missing, are the ones taken prematurely by breast cancer...and that, is downright infuriating.
How are we supposed to live with that? The world needs grandmothers.
The answer, I suppose, is what it always is in our breast cancer community.
Research, research and more research until a cure or prevention stops cancer from stealing grandmothers...and everybody else.


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Does it not worry anyone else when they get this question in an interview? 5 years really isn't as long as you think it is, when I was younger I had this amazing idea of what my life would be like. I was sure I'd have found the perfect man and be married to him and we'd have an adorable country home with a mint green and white kitchen and a huge garden. I'd have my dream job and we'd have a white picket fence around the house and have several cats and a dalmation. You know when you're younger 25 seems old and you think that's how it'll be. Looking through pinterest I found a few images which really sum up what I thought I'd have by the time I'm 25 when I was 11 years old here it is, my ideal life;
Growing up my thoughts and dreams of my future have slightly changed, hell I'd still love my dream job or be a housewife if I could be because that would be pretty amazing but still they have changed. My perfect little white picket fenced house has become a townhouse, I still want the white picket fence but not until I'm ready to settle down. I'd rather have a few years in the city first, if you told 11 year old me that I'd have scoffed in your face but as I've gotten older I've grown to love the cities. Don't get me the countryside is still beautiful but living in a city everything is within walking distance, there's always something fun to do and places to go. That's where I want to be at 25 in the city not 100% settled down with dogs and cats and marriage the city doing my dream job (with a guy who loves me if he ever comes along haha). I blame Sex and The City and How I Met You Mother for me wanting to live in the city throughout my early 20s. I'd still want a pretty kitchen though.
I find it amazing how your dreams change as you get older, I mean they don't change much but they change because you begin to understand the reality of situations and have a different outlook on life. I think I'm starting to grow up a little, I'm learning that I probably won't get what I want straight out of college and if I want to live in a city I'll have to live off crappy food to afford it.Still I'm going to fill a pinterest board with all the things I dream of having in the future, especially the perfect home because I can dream and hope and there is nothing wrong with doing just that.


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Lost Worlds by Joseph Holsapple
October 7, 2016 – November 8, 2016
Holsapple's work in Lost Worlds explores the subject of still life painting as a convergence of memory, imagination and perception. His oil paintings feature subjects such as toys and common household items, painted from memory and observation, which evoke the domesticity of childhood. "The space is dreamlike and suffused with an ethereal light that lends the objects a poetic resonance," said Holsapple. "The objects accumulate as I paint, resulting in an anxious clutter of discarded items—some described in detail, others left as half-formed thoughts or faded memories." Read more…
Reception: Friday, Oct. 14, 6–8 p.m.
Featured works in Lost Worlds will be available for purchase. Proceeds will support the artist directly, as well as MCA's scholarship fund.
Lost Worlds is one of many exhibitions that MCA hosts for the community throughout the year. The show will run concurrently with John Harlan Norris' exhibition Cons and Pros in the Rust Hall Main Gallery. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m., and Sunday noon–4 p.m. All MCA exhibitions, receptions and lectures are free and open to the public.


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Sunday, 4 December 2016
November Favourites
I haven't been using very many new products this month so this is going to be quite a short post. Also, I'm undecided as to whether I'm going to carry on with the monthly favourites posts next year - I'm considering doing seasonal favourites posts instead. What would you prefer?
This is the first year I've bought myself a beauty advent calendar and I'm so pleased with the Ciate Mini Mani Month one. The calendar contains 18 mini nail polishes, 1 full size nail polish, 1 nail file, 2 nail toppers, and 2 treatments. Each box which the nail polishes come in has a quote or tip wrote on the back. Overall, I think this advent calendar was great value for money and all of the nail polishes are so pretty.
Next up I've been loving the Elegant Touch Rapid Dry. This has been a saviour when I'm in a rush and don't have enough time to wait around for my nails to dry. I was slightly apprehensive before I first used it because surely it can't dry my nails in 60 seconds!? The spray really does work though and, although your nails aren't completely dry, they're dry enough so you don't have to worry about smudging the polish.
My friend bought me a gorgeous pack of earrings from Accessorize a while ago and I've been wearing them non-stop this month. I never wear big earrings and these little ones are perfect for wearing everyday - they're also comfortable to sleep in. Due to the earrings being sterling silver they don't leave marks on my ears, unlike some cheaper earrings.
Finally, I got the Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate. I had been wanting this for ages after receiving a tester of it a few months ago. I apply a few drops of this after I've moisturised every night. A small amount goes a long way so this bottle is going to last me a while. The oil makes my skin feel a lot softer and more moisturised when I wake up, as well as more radiant. I'll definitely be repurchasing this whenever it runs out.
I hope you've enjoyed reading what my favourites have been this month. What have you been loving during November?
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Great products! I really want to try the Midnight Recovery Concentrate :)ReplyDelete
What about following each other? :)
Caro x
It's so good, you should definitely get it :) I'll check out your blog now xDelete
I've only tried a small bottle of the midnight recovery oil but I did love it - I must invest in the full size version! xReplyDelete
Yeah you should definitely get it - my skin feels amazing after using it! xDelete
The Elegant Touch spray was one of those things I thought wouldn't actually work and would be gimmick but I was so impressed! I never really do my nails without it these days :)ReplyDelete
Jasmine xx
Jasmine Talks BeautyReplies
I thought that too but I'm so impressed with how well it works! xDelete
I didn't know something like the Elegant Touch Rapid Dry existed. I want to try now! HahaReplyDelete
It's really good, you should give it a go! xDelete
I am so jealous you have that ciate calendar - looks amazing! I just have a Christmas one this year xReplyDelete
It's so good! I'm definitely going to buy a beauty calendar every year now! xDelete
nice picks!ReplyDelete
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the kiehls midnight recovery is a holy grail of mine. it has worked wonders on my skin and i love it so much.ReplyDelete
Yes it leaves my skin feeling amazing! xDelete
I'm so curious to try the Kiehl's oil!! Everyone talks about it :) xxReplyDelete
You should try to get a tester of it, it's really good! xDelete
The Elegant Touch Rapid Dry is my favorite! I am usually VERY impatient when it comes to waiting for my nails to dry and seriously this thing is a lifesaver! Lovely post xxReplyDelete
Haha same! Rapid Dry saves me so much time! Thank you xDelete
I've heard do much about that kiehls product!ReplyDelete
Aleeha xXx
It's really good! xDelete
the Kielhs midnight recovery concentrate has been on my wishlist forever!ReplyDelete
You should buy it, I doubt you'll be disappointed! xDelete
I've wanted to try that kiehl's midnight recovery oil for years, it sounds good.ReplyDelete
You should get it - it's amazing! xDelete
I seriously need the Kiehls! xReplyDelete
It's so good, you won't regret buying it! xDelete
This Ciate Advent Calendar sounds like a great one as mini polishes are always better then full sized ones that I rarely get to use up xReplyDelete
Beauty with charmReplies
Yeah that's what I love about it because I never finish a full sized nail polish! xDelete
I recently tried the Kiehl's recovery concentrate a few days ago during my trip to London and it's amazing! It keeps my skin from being dry and I love it!ReplyDelete
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Yeah I've never used a product that makes my skin feel so hydrated before! xDelete
Great products! I love your blog!ReplyDelete
Bella x
Thanks so much :) xDelete
I paint my nails every single Sunday (it's like my one constant haha)...and I have never even heard of this rapid dry spray?! That is going on my Christmas list faster than you can say ho ho ho!ReplyDelete
katie xx lacoconoire.comReplies
It's so good that you schedule in time to paint your nails! You should try it because it'll save you so much time when you're waiting for them to dry xDelete
I'm jealous of that advent calendar :)ReplyDelete
It's so good - I've loved all of the polishes so far! xDelete
The Kiehl's concentrate sounds lovely, I really like their products! xReplyDelete
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It's so good, I use it every night now :) xDelete


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Hundreds of creepy, ugly, weird dogs from around the world came to the 25th annual World's Ugliest Dog contest, held in California to be world famous. But,only one dog was crowned as the ugliest and you're looking at it. Walle, is the name of this four-year-old beagel-boxer-basset hound mix.
"This dog looked like he's been Photoshopped with pieces from various dogs and maybe a few other animals." Judge of the competition, Brian Sobel said.
Thanks to his weird,thick, short mixed look, Walle won $1,500 along with the title of "World's Ugliest Dog".
I've seen ugly dogs. Frankly, this one is not that ugly to me. What did you think?
[Via: World's Ugliest Dog Competition 2013: Walle, a Beagle-Boxer-Basset Mix, Wins Title IBTimes]
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Our photographer is a photojournalist, so I doubt we will have any of these in our album-
Is it still a good precaution? Maybe Jake would let me do his mani rather than go for the full spa experience. I could see him getting a professional shave that morning since those can be done in a barber shop- and therefore, it is a "manly" experience. He also didn't start using conditioner until we started dating, so we need to move in baby steps.
Did your hubby get a manicure or will your fiance get one? For the married readers, did you notice his nails in any of your photos, or is this something that my wedding brain is overthinking?


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I've never done anything interesting enough to merit a Kickstarter, but if I ever happen to by accident I could do worse than following the example of Northern Hustle, who's celebrating their crowdfunding victory with a CD Release show this weekend.
That's just one of the titular must-see Phoenix shows this weekend. We have more. (View our complete concert calendar here.)
Northern Hustle CD Release Show - Long Wong's, Fort Wanderlust - September 6-7
Northern Hustle understands Kickstarter. When the year-old band set out to printits new album, Forgether
, they asked for a distinctly reachable $1800. Instead of spending the next month biting their nails, they got what they needed in three days. In the end, 74 people pledged $3098 to help them get their thoughtful acoustic pop into the hands of thoughtful acoustic-pop fans.
It's less than you'll get if you're promising a smartwatch, or a minimalist wallet, or a Veronica Mars movie, but it was enough--and that they got there after so little time together is a testament to how polished they sound already. Their/our reward: A two-day Forgether release party. The first night's at Long Wong's; they'll be joined by Owl & Penny, There Is Danger, LA native Christian Lee Hutson, and Playboy Manbaby. On Saturday, The Balcony Scene, Where Are All The Buffalo?, and Dylan Pratt will join the party, which--I should note--is officially titled the Spring Break '98 America Festival of Friendship.
Kris Roe - Pub Rock Live, Scottsdale - Friday, September 6
Nostalgia is a big part of The Ataris' music, whether it's band's name, its lyrical content, or how fans relate to the songs. Most millennials feel pangs of nostalgia when a song from 2003'sSo Long, Astoria
plays--perhaps "The Boys of Summer" served as a gateway to Don Henley's music, or "In This Diary" reminds us of that one kick ass high school summer. We all seem to love reaching back to those golden teenage years, and singer/guitarist Kris Roe is no exception.
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The Ataris have been performing for almost 20 years, and even though the band has had a revolving door of members, Roe continues to pull the heartstrings of fans old and new. The themes of his songs are pretty universal--crushes, heartache, longing to get away from one's hometown, etc., all of which still work 18 years later. Roe may have experimented with shoegaze on 2007's Welcome the Night, but he continues to play the songs fans know and love, so count on a little "San Dimas High School Football Rules" and longing to watch Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. -- Melissa Fossum
Kaleidoscope Kamp Out - Pepsi Amphitheater, Flagstaff - September 6-7
The second annual Kaleidoscope Kamp Out kicks off this weekend in Flagstaff at the Pepsi Amphitheater and has been extended, this year, to a two-day event. Kaleidoscope is one of the more unique music festivals to come out of Arizona; the uniquely woven set of musicians includes DJ Emancipator, who will be headlining, along with various hip-hop acts from across the country like Eligh, Mansions on the Moon and OG Status. Several Arizona acts will be incorporated into the lineup as well, including Prescott-based Spafford and Tempe originals Endoplasmic and Dry River Yacht Club.
Read More: Our complete interview with Garnet of Dry River Yacht Club
DRYC has gained a devoted fanbase across Phoenix since their inception in 2007, becoming a staple in local venues and charity events across the city with their offbeat brand of bluesy, gypsy-esque music. The eclectic face-off between bands like DRYC and new-age electronic acts will serve up the rare music festival that can plausibly be described as a mix between Bonnaroo and Wet Electric, for all those inspired to camp out in Flagstaff this weekend among the grass skirts and glow sticks. -- Caleb Haley
Tobacco - Crescent Ballroom - Saturday, September 7
Master of the mindmelt, Tobacco is probably best known as the enigmatic frontman of Black Moth Super Rainbow, penning the vocoder-drizzled psychedelia of a digital generation that misses Super Nintendo and VHS tapes. While BMSR is often the kind of tuning you'd slap on as you peaked on a mushroom trip in a field of wildflowers, Tobacco's solo efforts are more appropriate for long bike rides that leave you drenched in sweat and nearly dead by the side of the road.
Read More: Our complete interview with Tobacco
His 2010 release Maniac Meat featured Beck on two tracks, plus the Pennsylvania synthesizer brainiac has worked with Aesop Rock, Health, Rob Zombie and Matthew Dear. With a new album hinted at in mid-2014, not to mention all the dark energy carried over from BMSR's latest release, Cobra Juicy, whatever this show brings will be the fluid of dreams to come. And if you haven't heard, Tobacco is also behind Demon Queen, a collaboration with Zackey Force Funk of Tucson's Machina Muerte hip-hop collective.
Zackey, a whirlwind of falsetto funk and old skool beats, will be opening, and there are rumors that some Demon Queen action will also liquefy your spine. -- Troy Farah
Scattered Melodies - The Rogue Bar, Scottsdale - Saturday, September 7
Phoenix has plenty of things going against it when it comes to uniting the local music scene. The venues that most often book local acts are often miles and miles apart, forcing fans to hop on freeways and drive up to an hour to see their favorite bands.
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One thing the Phoenix music scene does have going for it is projects like Scattered Melodies, a rhythm duo that employed nine different singers and several guitarists for its upcoming album, A Collective Agreement. The album is a testament to the current buzzing within the local community, a growing, diverse collection of talented artists who span a variety of genres.
Read our Scattered Melodies Feature and watch their video explanation of "Terms and Conditions."
These are the artists who make it a point to head to The Sail Inn, the Rhythm Room, and Yucca Tap Room each night to support local bands. As Last Exit Live marketing director Matty Steinkamp says, within the past five years, the Phoenix music scene has witnessed a transformation in how bands support one another -- and the Scattered Melodies project is a perfect example of new alliances being formed within the Phoenix music community. --Nicki Escudero


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By Photographer Dinesh Boiri
Based out of Bangalore, is this season's gem- Photographer Dinesh Boiri.
With him, your wedding will be in the right hands.
From capturing meaningful images to giving you all the much needed comfort, his work is elegance with a touch of pure decadence.
Here we have two weddings, that he captured, for two truly beautiful couples, inside and out.
So let's scroll down and look at the spectacle that he created.
Beautiful Shruthi and handsome Sandeep tied knot in full cheer.
The moments captured have done so much justice to all the happiness and love that was out pouring from this made-in-heaven union.
Wedding is an epic, once in a life time journey and each and every moment deserves a golden frame around it. Our Lensman Dinesh makes every bit of the fun and extravaganza worth it.
The bond between the couple is like a good melody and lyric. And the way their journey, their friendship is documented is amazing and Dinesh has managed to capture each and every bit of who they are at this exciting time of their lives.
"So I will follow you wherever you go
If your offered hand is still open to me
Strangers on this road we are on
We are not two we are one…"
After the rainbow of these beautiful pictures, let's move on to our next lovely couple.
The journey of Bharath and Vidya is captured stunningly real and romantic.
This wedding is a treat to eyes. Such joy from start to finish. And Oh My God! The SWAG is to die for! Yes, we are talking about the badass couple on the Royal Enfield !!!! It's so uber-cool.
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United States President Barack Obama announced today that his administration will roll back the secrecy that has ruled during the Bush Administration and implement a new era of government openness and transparency.
Referring to the Freedom of Information Act as one of the most important tools of oversight the nation possesses, Obama called on all government agencies to err on the side of openness and release information whenever possible, which directly contradicts orders by the previous administration to look for reasons to withhold information whenever possible. Just because you have the legal right to withhold information, doesn't mean you should, Obama said at a White House press conference and staff swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday.
"For a long time now, there's been too much secrecy in this city," he said.
Obama also said that any time the administration feels the need to withhold information about his presidency or a past presidency, it will consult legal counsel to ensure its decision is on solid ground.
"Information will not be withheld just because I say so," he said. "It will be withheld because a separate authority believes it is well-grounded in the Constitution."
The Bush Administration was sharply criticized for undermining public records laws and creating new categories of protected records to classify information that was previously unclassified. The Administration was also charged repeatedly with withholding information from Congress.
Obama went on to say that his administration's commitment to openness "means more than simply informing the American people how decisions are made." It also means recognizing that the government doesn't have all the answers.
To that end, he directed members of his administration (.pdf) to "find new ways of tapping the knowledge of ordinary Americans" — scientists, educators, entrepreneurs — to find ways to solve the problems of our times as one nation "by involving the American people in shaping the policies that affect their lives."
Obama has also instituted a pay freeze on senior White House staff members and has implemented tighter restrictions on lobbyists, banning lobbyists who take a government job from working on matters that are related to their former lobbying activities or from approaching agencies they previously lobbied. Government workers who leave their public position to take an industry job will not be able to lobby the Administration for as long as Obama remains in office.
Lobbyists are also banned from giving gifts to anyone in the Obama Administration.
Update: The White House has now posted the presidential memo (.pdf) explaining the new order and directing the attorney general (when his appointment is finally confirmed) to issue new guidelines "reaffirming the commitment to accountability and transparency". Here's a highlight:
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The Freedom of Information Act should be administered with a clear presumption: In the face of doubt, openness prevails.
The Government should not keep information confidential merely because public officials might be embarrassed by disclosure, because errors and failures might be revealed, or because of speculative or abstract fears. Nondisclosure should never be based on an effort to protect the personal interests of
Government officials at the expense of those they are supposed to serve. In responding to requests under the FOIA, executive branch agencies should act promptly and in a spirit of cooperation, recognizing that such agencies are servants of the public.


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text: This past Sunday (4/12/15) the Cascades were blasted with enough fresh, cold snow at the 4,000'+ level, that the Stevens Pass management gave the green to fire up the Skyline and 7th Heaven chairs. The video below was sent over by our young friend, Alex Ropka, a local Stevens Pass ripper, who loves to get out ski, film and the best part EDIT… That way we all get a peek of the peaks, some of us may have missed. I know I did, because I chose to stay here on Snoqualmie Pass and ski in the higher zones (getting greatly rewarded too), but my bro Jerad Merbs (who was going to roll with us) bailed for the Stevens Pass lift served action. Jerad reported, not many people, great snow and skiing, but did take some good shots to the boards. However, It was so good he went back this past Tuesday as well. Below is the short edit from our 16 year old friend, Alex Ropka, enjoy and get out to Stevens today as this will be the last day per their schedule/weather.


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A special edition of Greasy Tracks on Jan. 18 featured the music of blues legend Freddie King and members of Hartford's West End Blend were in studio to discuss the octet's latest release, Attitude.
Click here to listen to the archive.
The opening 90 minutes focused solely on the work of King (1934-76) who was known as "The Texas Cannonball" and a prime influence to a veritable who's who of guitarists from Eric Clapton, Mick Taylor and Stevie Ray Vaughn to Jeff Beck, Peter Green and Duane Allman, to name but a few.
Attention then shifted to West End Blend which has become one of the premier soul/funk bands in the region, recently completing a 20-plus date run of shows. Drummer Sam Horan and trombonist John Mundy were in studio where they played tracks from and talked about the new release as well as some live recordings of the band.
King gained key chart success recording for Federal Records in the early 1960s when his instrumental "Hide Away" became his first Top 10 single, reaching No. 5 on the R&B charts in 1960. The track would become a standard cover for guitarists around the world.
His second studio album for Federal, Let's Hide Away and Dance Away with Freddy King, included his best-ever charting "San-Ho-Say" which went to No. 4 in addition to "Hide Away." "San-Ho-Say" was often included in live sets by Albert King, who was no relation and actually born Albert Nelson. The two greats, along with B.B. King — also no relation — were known as "The Three Kings" of the blues
John Mayall would go on to record "Hide Away" with Eric Clapton playing lead guitar in his 1966 edition of The Blues Breakers and a year later, with Peter Green taking over on lead guitar, Mayall took a pair of King tracks, "The Stumble" and "Someday After a While" for A Hard Road.
King's exposure as a live performer grew as he toured more widely, including Europe where he first played in 1967. In 1968, he moved to Atlantic Records where ace saxophonist/band leader King Curtis produced a pair of outstanding King albums, Freddie King Is a Blues Master and My Feeling For The Blues.
He then signed with Shelter — a young label founded in 1969 by Leon Russell and Denny Cordell — where he recorded a trio of releases, Getting Ready (1971), The Texas Cannonball (1972) and Woman Across The River (1973).
King's final studio recordings were done on RSO, the best being his debut on the label, Burglar, in 1974 with Eric Clapton and members of his band, Jamie Oldaker (drums), Carl Radle (bass), Dick Sims (keyboards) and George Terry (guitar) sitting in. His final release, Larger Than Life, featured studio recordings mixed with a handful of live tracks recorded at The Armadillo World Headquarters in Austin with David Newman (sax), Melvin "Wah Wah Watson" Ragin (guitar), Sam Clayton (congas) and Jim Gordon (drums) all making appearances.
Greasy Tracks, which usually airs Saturday's 3:30-5:30 p.m., is the longest-running soul/blues program in the state.