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Random Arts is located in Saluda, in the mountains of western North Carolina. This is where you can peer into the behind the scenes planning, random thoughts and process here as our random adventures continue.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Our "leftover fabrics" projects never end. That natural toned, wire mesh ribbon that we have been creating with, has traveled with us to Myrtle Beach, St. Marys, and Charlotte to inspire all those that saw first hand,just what we can do with that ribbon. Jen created hers by painting the ribbon Citron Green Lumiere and weaving complimentary fabric, ribbons, buttons and beads while I used the natural color and added rayon ribbons, mother of pearl buttons and a variety of frabjous fibers.
Christina Eckert from Wisconsin visited our shop in early April was inspired to create hers when she got home with beautiful blue silk ribbons, beads and fibers. Thank you Christina.
Then today, Susie Hursey came in and showed us what she has been doing . . .and it isn't a cuff. She saw the ribbon & she created ... a belt. You can she how she wove scrap dupioni silk fabrics & Renaissance Ribbons on the mesh ribbon that she dyed brown with rit dye. How deep and luscious is that brown? Susie is not quite finished with her belt as she plans to add several colorful embellishments from her own "robin's egg blue" collection at home.
Look at those shoes... completely covered with colorful beads! How could I not take a picture of Sophie's shoes? If her shoe habit is this bad at the age of 7 what can she expect at 25? How girly are these? I would wear those if they made them for adults or I could sit and bead them myself when I have nothing to do. hmmmmmm. Maybe I could get Sophie to help now that she will be out of school for the summer.
My ATC swap cards have been mailed in to Chrysti in Raleigh for the "Get your doodle on" swap. Doodling really isn't my thing but she was so enthusiastic about the doodling that I just had to join in. She is enthusiastic about all her art and she has this positive energy that goes on and on and on. Once I started, I realized that I was NOT a doodler. Oh well, it was a stretch for me with a lot of practicing and stressing, of course, to get to the "finish line". I guess that I take things too literally and my expectations are quite high. So, I started with some copies of some drawing from an old readers digest large print and started doodling over the top of those, adding extras, using colors, including some of my own doodles along the the way. Is that cheating? Drawing over drawing? I don't think so because I altered what was there, added my own and "kicked it up a notch". One of my first experiences in the art world, that I remember, at the age of 6 or so was taking drawing classes from someone in the neighborhood. She set up easels for us along with charcoal pencils and the interesting smelling eraser. Loved it and still do to this day. Thank you Chrysti for getting me going.
Katie Kendrick, mixed media artist, will be here in June to teach intuitive face drawing and mixed media collage and I am hoping that I can be a part of those classes. I always choose instructors that I want to learn from but never get an opportunity to get in. This time I will make every effort to do that. I need to do it.... for me!
Friday, May 25, 2007
Yesterday was special. Kristi Steiner
and Susan Edmonson, the two gals that host Believe in Yourself Retreats in Blowing Rock, NC stopped by my shop on their way to the Quilt Symosium in Mars Hill, NC. Both are teachers there this weekend along with many other creative women . I am so sure it will be a beautiful weekend for everyone involved. Both Jen and I made time for a very special and relaxing lunch with lots of catching up on Kristi's workshops in Orvieto, Italy, Susan's continuous quilt teaching adventures and Jen's upcoming trip to Sweden and Germany. Whew! Not enough time to hear everything from each of us.
After lunch Susan presented me with a very unique sewn fabric and bead cuff that she made especially for me. I think I got so excited when I saw the first one that she made that she somehow "knew" I needed one. Maybe we can get her to come and teach this to us. Keep your fingers crossed. You can use photo transfers instead of stamps for the focal point or you can use one of your favorite embellishments. It is so awesome. Thank you Susan. I love you.
Friday, May 18, 2007
I tried and I tried but it just didn't happen,then I started pulling the trash out of the garbage can. In the bottom, I knew, that I tossed the whole container of vinegar, fabric and steel wool. What?You ask, was I doing with all that mess in the first place? Well, 4 of us in the Altered Art group wanted to try our hand at rusting,,, so we did. But on Tuesday it was still just a dirty mess with smidgeons of steel wool floating around and attaching itself to the fabric. Yucky and smelly.
I thought I might save it but instead I threw it all in the trash can. On Thursday I dug deep to the bottom of the can, through all that other trash only to find it. Sure enough, it all rusted through and through. Now what lovely project deserves these beautifully colored fabrics? hmmmm. Maybe some pages in Meg's altered book? Hmmm .... nice idea, I think that I will write it down and sketch it out so I don't forget.
I guess impatience was the one key ingredient that kept me from seeing that fabric turn rusty. I just didn't add enough of that to the mix.
In order to let all of you have a sneak peek at last weekend's festivities here, I am adding a few more photos of our time spent with Michael DeMeng. What a genuine, sharing and knowledgeable instructor, who took time with each and every person and critiqued with kindness and positive instruction for completing their projects. Success comes in the way of comments from our participants.
"I had a wonderful time and have raved to everyone about the workshops and the shop. I have really tried to encourage the TN Stampers in the Knoxville area to check out the jewel in their back yard!" from Lynn Roberts in Columbia TN
"Checked your blog and saw the photos! Reminders of a great class! We had fun. I'm still finishing my box and Claire took the info she learned and created a very unique and special piece for me for Mother's Day. Thanks for the opportunity!" from Ginger Brame in Raleigh
"Thank you so much for a wonderful Saturday. We had such a great time! Thank you so much for a wonderful Saturday. We had such a great time! I will snap a picture of our finished projects and email them to you in the next couple of days." From Sheila Carpenter in Charlotte, NC.
From top to bottom . . .
Denise Henderson listens as Michael shares some suggestions
Michael prepares to critique each project with the class
Cathey Stoney uses the dremel with all the right safety equipment
Cindy Trobaugh of Morristown, TN shows off her Retablo
Wayne Thornley of Columbia SC has got a great start to his project
Wanda Marsh from Charlotte has just about completed her Cigar Box Retablo
Monday, May 14, 2007
The Michael DeMeng creative weekend is all but a faded memory as we all try and recover from a jam packed few days with Michael and 50+ awesome artists. Some came from as far away as Fort Lauderdale, FL and Ocean Isle, SC and Myrtle Beach, SC, Phoenix, AZ, Atlanta, GA, Nashville, TN and Athens, GA... It was truly an amazing Mothers Day weekend as 4 sets of mothers and daughters joined together to attend our assemblage workshops along with 50 other artists. The festivities began on Thursday evening with Michael doing a reading from his new book, The Secrets of Rusty Things, due out in July. After 2 days of liquid nails, found objects & critiques from Michael, this successful & fun-filled weekend came to an end. As a finale to this amazing event,we enjoyed a delightful dinner at Flight in Hendersonville,NC with Michael, Cheryl Prater & her husband, Mark and Christ Werst from Atlanta.
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Ok, here we go. I have more pictures of us at the show at Art and Soul Retreat in Hampton, VA. Thanks to Clara Boza and her quick thinking, she got some "action shots". See all the people in our booth? See all the new customers buying our "assorted goods for creative mindfulness". We were burning out the rolls of paper in the adding machine & in the cash register. It was all we could do to keep up with the sales. They loved us and especially our wholey paper, watch part packs, liver of sulfur, ink jet transfer packs,rust and iron refinishers, D-ring tape, mica, lace tape, cloth paper scissors, woven cuff material(see picture of the cuff that I am wearing. All I did was cut the cuff material to size, wove fabric scraps through the holes ( not all of them, just random ones,) add some ribbon, some buttons and some beads and presto--- you have a completed cuff. You can do it too, with that stash of fabric that you already have laying around. Add some great ribbon and there you go! A great new piece of jewelry and unique to you!
Sunday, May 06, 2007
Art and Soul in VA is but a memory now as I unwind and unpack whatever is left from our successful adventure. Wow! What a crowd of enthusiastic and creative women I met this past weekend. Unbelievable to say the least. Everyone, eager and willing to learn, share & express themselves creatively without fear.
Vendor night was a flurry of activity from the time the doors opened at 7pm until we shut down at 10pm. What craziness to try and answer questions, complete the sales and be sure to thank everyone who stopped by to purchase our "assorted goods". Top sellers for us was by far the wholey paper and recycled sari silk ribbons, followed closely by mica packs, the latest issue of CPS, vintage watch parts those little lead alphabet letters.
But with a good night rest, the car packed & ready to head back to Saluda on Sunday morning, all we could talk about was what a great time we had and the really cool people that we met.
Trading cards (atc) were everywhere, and quite a few people did the charm swap and were wearing their necklaces. Very, very cool. As for me I traded one card with Cindy Trobaugh and received a pair of handmade beaded earrings from Chandra Thompson.
Susan Edmonson created an awesome quilted art cuff that she graciously allowed me to wear on Saturday.
So, back home to North Carolina with eager anticipation of Michael DeMeng's classes here on Friday and Saturday. But before we start classes we party at our shop on Thursday night for an artist show and sale with Michael. Whew! I hope that I can make it through another jam packed week of things to do.
Vendor night was a flurry of activity from the time the doors opened at 7pm until we shut down at 10pm. What craziness to try and answer questions, complete the sales and be sure to thank everyone who stopped by to purchase our "assorted goods". Top sellers for us was by far the wholey paper and recycled sari silk ribbons, followed closely by mica packs, the latest issue of CPS, vintage watch parts those little lead alphabet letters.
But with a good night rest, the car packed & ready to head back to Saluda on Sunday morning, all we could talk about was what a great time we had and the really cool people that we met.
Trading cards (atc) were everywhere, and quite a few people did the charm swap and were wearing their necklaces. Very, very cool. As for me I traded one card with Cindy Trobaugh and received a pair of handmade beaded earrings from Chandra Thompson.
Susan Edmonson created an awesome quilted art cuff that she graciously allowed me to wear on Saturday.
So, back home to North Carolina with eager anticipation of Michael DeMeng's classes here on Friday and Saturday. But before we start classes we party at our shop on Thursday night for an artist show and sale with Michael. Whew! I hope that I can make it through another jam packed week of things to do.
Thursday, May 03, 2007
Now... the car is packed and ready to go with room for luggage. How about that? Just as the rain decided to fall upon us the final box was loaded into my little matrix. Just a tad bit of room left for an overnight bag.
We are so excited to get there but a side trip to Chipotle in Winston Salem is a must. This great mexican fast food restaurant that started in Denver, Co in 1993. It grew and grew and now the same fabulous, grain fed chicken and veggie stock foods can be found all over the country. Thank goodness for Chipotle. Yum Yum Yum. What an awesome break in the middle of a road trip. Soon I hear there will be one in Charlotte at Sharon Amity & Randolph Rd.
Now that's only 1-1/2 hrs away from Saluda. Here we are at a Chipotle in Orlando back in February after we worked the Creative Palette Convention in St. Marys, Georgia. HAD to locate the nearest ones while traveling. The quest for the nearest Chipotle continues as we travel to Virginia for Art and Soul. Sorry Richmond, you are not in the line of travel.
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Only 2 days until I leave for Art and Soul in Hampton, Virginia. Everything is packed and ready to go except my luggage. Do you think that I might need some luggage for the weekend? It's always a challenge to see what fits into our Toyota Matrix. Maybe the luggage might just have to stay here in Saluda. Jen and I have been busy since the Charlotte Quilt Show getting all the boxes packed and we "think" we are all set. On Thursday we will try it out to see just what fits and. . . what doesn't. The saga of packing the car to be continued…
Cheryl Prater's blog is all about her new line of rubber stamps that she is developing. You might want to go there and tell her what you think. These will be sold exclusively through Random Arts & by the way, all of you who are attending Michael DeMeng's Head Sea Scroll workshop will get to meet this wild and crazy gal Cheryl Prater then. Cheryl is featured again in the newest Cloth Paper Scissors issue #12 and will be here to teach the Modular Mini Collage (page66) using the wholey paper, Bazzill Chips and other goodies on Sept 22nd . This journey for Cheryl all began with her commitment to do a 1.5" square piece of art each and every day beginning in 2007. As it evolved, her small daily projects became the building blocks for larger pieces. All of this and more can be seen in May/June issue of Cloth Paper Scissors which is now available at our shop.
And the very first WINNER of our giveaway for April's comment is. . . . . . .
e.beck. I am not sure if it's Emily, or Elizabeth, Eliza, Emma, or Etta, or Elaine but it doesn't really matter because this happy artist won a vintage bingo card that is so unique and so unusual that she will want to hold on to it and never use it. I hope not because I really want to see what kind of happy art she will make with it. Congratulations e.beck for commenting on my blog. I thoroughly enjoy seeing what you "happily" do every day. Thank you.
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An update on Skinform:
Earlier this year Joanne Jakovich and I ran a studio in the new Master of Architecture program at UTS, named Computational Environments. The major project completed by the students was the Skinform project, which ironically enough has taken on a life of its' own. After having completed the project and installed it for the end of semester exhibition, the project has also been installed separately at UTS. The project was slated to be seen lately at the Sydney Architecture Festival at Customs House, however due to inclement weather the installation was called off.
Thanks to some quick thinking and generous SAF organisation we were able to install a small mock-up inside ground floor of Customs House and demonstrate it verbally with an unsuspecting public. The demonstration went very well, thanks to some dedicated students and inquisitive members of the public, so the outlook is good for another installment of the Skinform in the foreseeable future. Keep your eyes peeled.

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The Legend of George Jones – Featuring Duane Steele
Artist Bio
Sakamoto Agency is proud to represent "The Legend of George Jones – featuring Duane Steele"; a special tribute to the man considered to be the greatest country singer of all time. Channeling the very essence of George Jones, award-winning singer/songwriter and #1 hit-maker Duane Steele and his band will take you on a multi-media journey of Jones' incredible life through stories and songs. In a career that lasted more than 50 years, "the Possum" evolved from a young honky-tonker into a cultural icon, as he recorded almost 150 albums and became the symbol of traditional country music. His music continues to inspire artists of all genres. Steele sings the hits of Jones that spanned five decades from his duets with Tammy Wynette, to the No.1 country song of all time "He Stopped Loving Her Today". You'll also hear the stories of Jones' life that echoed the country songs he sang – filled with success, failure, hard drinking and heartbreak. The Legend of George Jones is a must-see show for Jones fans and country fans alike. ABOUT DUANE STEELE: Duane Steele is among Canada's top country recording artists and songwriters with a professional career dating back to 1984. The multi-award winning artist has released five studio albums and one greatest hits album, and has charted multiple singles on the Canadian country singles charts, including the Number One hit "Anita Got Married". Duane has toured the world headlining his own shows and opening for some of the hottest acts in country music including Shania Twain, Terri Clark, Trisha Yearwood and Sammy Kershaw. Duane's pure vocals and authentic country sound make him the ideal artist to pay tribute to the legendary George Jones.
"A Great Night of Stories and Songs" – CTV Television "Wow, incredible show!" – CFCW Radio "Authentic. Emotional. It really shows the genius of George Jones" – I Heart Radio


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It's a weird
combination but a little bit of jellyfish in your ice-cream and Voila!
you have glow-in-the dark ice cream. Founded by Charlie Francis of Lick
Me Delicious ice cream in the UK, he has harnessed the fluorescent
properties of the jellyfish to develop the luminescent snack. He came up
with the idea after reading a research paper on jellyfish and convinced
scientists in China to chemically recreate the glowing protein. The ice
cream reacts with the eater's tongue – raising the pH level in the
protein. Its luminescence only increases with every lick! A whole new
experience for those with night vision too.
And as you'd expect, the jellyfish proteins don't come cheap — £200 ($321) gets you about 2g of the stuff making a single scoop costs about $225!
[Lick me delicious - UK via HuffPo]


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Curtis Bathroom Remodel
Before and After
This old house in upper downtown Denver long ago had a small bathroom upstairs which had been turned into a closet. By removing the closet wall and building another we were able to create a large master bathroom.
We added a skylight right over the shower making the space feel light and airy even though the ceiling is at an angle.
With the extra room we were able to install a large vanity with 2 sinks, a large shower and a clawfoot tub. (No pictures of tub available yet.) The shower was created with 3"x6" white subway tiles and white "dots" on the custom floor pan. The hexagon floor tile added a fabulous contrast to the white shower and vanity.


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Yoga Retreats
The vast, open spaces and silence of the desert…. The vibrant, magical depths of the Red Sea…. The soaring, sacred peaks and healing energy of the Sinai mountains….The transformational teachings of Kundalini Yoga with international teacher Sara Campbell….
Discover Your Depths Retreats are quite simply the most effective way to inner peace, personal transformation and a happier, healthier lifestyle.
- Transition more easily through life's changes
- Get a clearer focus on what you want in life and how to get it
- Learn how to break old patterns (habits, negative beliefs) to excel in all you do
- Achieve better, more loving communication in all your relationships and areas of your life
- Enjoy an efficient and peaceful mind, open and calm heart, and strong nervous system
- Understand how yogic lifestyle can help you
- Feel supported by experienced teachers and connect with like-minded people
- Enjoy a meaningful, life-changing holiday in one of the most beautiful places on earth
With programmes from one weekend, week-long breaks, tailor-made private retreating, and teacher training, the combination of the powerful Kundalini teachings, a complete break from the daily stresses, and an environment that promotes and supports relaxation and healing, even the shortest breaks will leave you feeling rejuvenated and ready to face the world.
Kundalini Yoga weekends
Kundalini Weekends are short, immersive yogic experiences that offer both tourists and Egyptian residents an amazing opportunity to explore the fascinating and powerful world of Kundalini Yoga.
These mini-retreats run over two days (with options to extend with extra classes and activities) give you an experience of the authentic and ancient yogic techniques held sacred for many centuries, which help us unlock the mysteries of the human psyche, and the mind, body, spirit connection which is the foundation and essence of all that we do, all that we are.
Each workshop will consist of discourse, discussion, workshop sessions and of course a Kundalini Yoga kriya and meditation to help you to process the work mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually.
20-30 April : New Beginnings, Kundalini Rebirthing
Click on link for full workshop programme and information
Further events to be scheduled for autumn
Friday & Saturday 10am-1pm & 5-8pm
Optional classes:
Thursday 6-7.30pm & Sunday 10-11.30am
€120 per person (four three-hour workshops)
(€140 including optional classes)
Additional private yoga or freediving sessions, or desert trips can be arranged on request to extend your mini-retreat into a full week-long programme. Please email us with any questions.
Accommodation is at our beautiful yoga-hotel, Coral Coast. Set directly on the beach in the peaceful Eel Garden end of town, we are happy to arrange packages for weekend stays or extending for longer holidays. Airport transfers can also be arranged on request.
We look forward to welcoming you, no matter what age, level of fitness, experience of yoga or meditation, beliefs and background... - we are all One!
How to book
Please contact us to confirm your place on these powerful, uplifting and transformative workshops. Be amazed by the power of Kundalini Yoga - be amazed by the power within you!
We currently have a break in our longer retreats programme but will update this space as soon as we have our new events ready for you.
Alternatively you might be interested in joining our Teacher Training programme.
The Fusion Yoga Week was a big learning for me. Sara allowed everyone to be completely open and free, and I saw that there is so much love in people. This helped me to open up and not be so nervous in groups. The holiday changed my life completely. Kundalini Yoga is one of the most important parts of my life - I want to train as a teacher myself one day...


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Due to recent expansion and upcoming projects, we currently have vacancy for a telecommunications engineer. Further details can be found on our website.
Sheds now more likely to have WiFi than a wheelbarrow
TV Distribution upgraded at St Margarets Nursing Home, Hythe
1st Call Aerials were awarded the contract to provide a much needed upgrade to the St Margarets Nursing Home in Hythe.
Before the upgrade, residents were struggling to watch Freeview TV in their rooms. The upgrade has provided a much needed boost to the residents. For the Nursing home, the project was delivered on time and on budget.
KMTV for Maidstone to launch on 10th July 2017
Launching 10th July 2017.
Due to launch on Freeview channel 7.
Bluebell Hill transmitter, UHF channel 27 and Tunbridge Wells transmitter, UHF channel 48.
New Banner on A2
Have you driven through Newington recently? Our new banner has now been put on display for all to see.


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3DMark05, 3DMark06 & 3DMark Vantage
Published: 8th July 2008 | Source: Asus | Price: £220.00 |
3DMark is a popular synthetic gaming benchmark used by many gamers and overclockers to gauge the performance of their PC's. All 3DMark runs were performed a total of 5 times, with the highest and lowest results being removed and an average calculated from the remaining 3 results.
Concentrating on just the GTX260, GTX280 and HD4850 for just one moment, we can see that all three cards are pretty evenly matched when it comes to 3DMark05 at the stock 1024x768 resolution with no anti-aliasing. However, as soon as the resolution is bumped up to 1900x1200, the results disperse with around 1000 points between the GTX280 and GTX260 and a further ~3000 points between the GTX260 and the HD4850.
3DMark06 sees the GTX260 almost side-by-side the dual-GPU 3850x2 in both the stock and 1900x1200 results. This is quite an interesting outcome considering that the 3850x2 is often one of the bottom three cards in our previous tests, so it will certainly be interesting to see if these scores translate to anything in the real game benches over the next few pages.
3DMark Vantage is a brand new application to the OC3D testing suite, and for this reason we were only able to test the cards currently in our possession. As we can see from the results above, even with the ASUS ENGTX260 TOP running at a higher clock and memory speed than the GTX280, it still can't compete with its wider memory bus and additional shader units.
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Not bad, 280/260 still look lame compared to the gx2...Quote
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Not bad, 280/260 still look lame compared to the gx2...
Originally Posted by name='Jim'
Yeah it still rules the roost. Not sure if you've seen recently though but they are dropping off retailers sites like dead flies.
Oh, nice to the point review!
Edit: Actually - I'm going to have to call you on the conclusion
Now that just ain't true is it padre? GX2 is king Quote
While the GTX280 may still be the star of the show when it comes to performance
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Edit: Actually - I'm going to have to call you on the conclusion Now that just ain't true is it padre? GX2 is king
GX2 has been wiped off the face of the earth dude Quote
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Give NVIDIA a call and ask them about the GX2...the response will be "WTF is a 9800GX2...we never made that. Look, check out (insert retailer), nothing there is there...eh...eh? Get with the times man and buy a GTX280 FTW!"
GX2 has been wiped off the face of the earth dude
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|Sighting Report
|Occurred : 6/15/2000 17:45 (Entered as : 06/15/2000 17:45)
Reported: 6/21/2012 12:18:23 AM 00:18
Posted: 7/4/2012
Location: Caarthage, MS
Shape: Triangle
Duration:12 minutes
|Wife & Ilooking up saw craft enter field of view traveling E to W at a steady pace made no sound about 180' to 240' above ground.
My Wife and I were outside looking up at the stars when a very large triangular object with 9 lights of the same color and never changed equally spaced around the bottom of craft slowly moving from East to West some where around 180' to 240' above ground.
The craft made no sound at all. It had a dome shaped protrusion located on the bottom center. We watched as it slowly moved from our location E. towards Jackson, MS approximately 60 +/- miles due West over a period of around 12 minutes till it was out of site maintaining speed and height.
This was on a Thursday night. The same thing happened over a period of 3 Thursdays in a row. On the 3rd Thursday when the craft appeared once more I had a powerful spot light which I shined on the object and was immediately blinded by a powerful light source that lite up the area as bright the sun being emitted from the bottom domed area in the center of the craft for a time of 12 to 15 seconds.
That was the last time we, my wife and I ever saw the craft again. The craft looked very close to this image I found online only difference is the object had 9 lights around bottom.


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Pep Guardiola will have another option to call upon when Manchester City host Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.
The 19-year-old Brazilian Gabriel Jesus was signed from Palmeiras in August last year for a fee believed to be around £27m with the intention that he would link up with City during the January transfer window.
The teenager has joined up with Guardiola's men today, meaning he has arrived in time to be registered for the match against Spurs.
Guardiola is certainly looking for inspiration after a recent results, culminating in last weekend's 4-0 humbling at the hands of Everton at Goodison Park.
Second-placed Tottenham will provide a major test to City, having won seven matches in a row and having beaten Guardiola's men at White Hart Lane earlier in the season.
Jesus will certainly provide another option for the Citizens though, having had Brazilian legend Pele dub him as being better than Barcelona star Neymar after he fired Palmeiras to the league title, scoring 12 goals and laying on five others in 27 appearances.
Another Brazilian legend Romario recently said: "For what he has done in a Palmeiras shirt and in a Brazil shirt, I can say that he is going to be our next great No 9.
"He's a boy, he's only starting out, but he's already getting there and he's a hard-working kid. For the next World Cup, if all goes well, we will be very happy with our attack."
Jesus has also proved to be a star in the national side, after having helped the U23s to Olympic glory. He reportedly had the choice of joining Barcelona or Real Madrid and Guardiola could be thanking his lucky stars that the youngster chose City while Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino could be ruing the timing of his arrival ahead of their Premier League clash.


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Ocean Breezz - Come for the good food, specialty drinks, and fun at this Cape Coral sports bar, grill, and pizzeria!
UPDATE April 2017: Ocean Breezz has permanently closed. A new restaurant, Big 10, has opened in its place.
Every neighborhood should have their local joint where you can go to hang out with a bunch of friends, have a party, or watch the game.
This is just such a place ............ in the Chiquita Blvd and Cape Coral Pkwy area.
Two separate rooms are available, one with bar and one for dining ............ you have a choice of booths, tables, or high-top stools for seating. There is a small bar in the dining room as well.
You can enjoy steaks, chops and seafood in the attractive and cozy, yet contemporary restaurant.
Also on the menu are appetizers, soups, salads, pasta, sandwiches, and stir frys.
They also have prime rib and I decided to go try it out. It came with a nice salad and warm bread.
The prime rib was alright, slightly over-cooked, but in fairness to Ocean Breez, I ordered it medium since I find that usually steaks come too under-cooked for me when I order them medium rare.
It was served with some tasty, roasted, rosemary potatoes and horseradish sauce. I would suggest that you come early for prime rib, in case they run out of it.
For dessert, I tried their cheesecake ................ very good! It was topped with fresh blueberries, whipped cream, and chocolate sauce.
The lunch menu features salads and sandwiches, served from 11AM-3PM. A bar menu with snacks and appetizers is served from 10PM-2AM.
As for beverages, you'll find beer, wine, shots and dessert shots, specialty cocktails, and martini's.
Be aware that Ocean Breeze can be on the noisy side. They are open for lunch on the weekends and dinner all week.
The dining room is open everyday from 3PM-10PM. The bar is open Monday - Friday from 3PM-2AM, and Saturday - Sunday from 11AM-2AM. Happy Hour is Monday - Friday from 3PM-6PM.
Call them for parties and corporate events .......... and for meal delivery and pick-up.
Ocean Breezz
4703 SW 16th Place
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Today it will be more for people already playing PWI because some of the things described are related only to PWI and not to gaming in general.
The more I play PWI and read through forums and various blogs, the more I'm decided that my $50 were the first and the last I invested in the game. Should I invest more to buy some material that has insanely low drop-rate? Because so it seems. Many events in this game are not fun, they are cash shop oriented. Most news are about cash shop, new items, new dress sets. Even patch notes are dominated by events – mostly somehow related to cash shop. OK, I know that money are important for development. But can't developers fix some bugs and balance the game that even non-paying players can play it normally?
We couldn't gather this tree root. Cursor didn't change to gathering function.
Non paying customers are slower, die more often unless very careful, there are tons of differences… why to push players to buy things like this? The whole Archosaur was full of people buying rough fur (of course for 1k or lower :-)) and only few of them are selling (5k typically) – luckily the drop-rate for this particular item has changed recently and now it's OK. The same goes for dragon quests items… my friend went crazy when someone wanted third pack of 10 element fragments in one quest! Element fragment was also my first "stupid quest" with Blobs of rebirth… they dropped it VERY rarely and to get 5 for everyone in a squad was crazy. But Soft fur? No problem, surplus all the time, everybody sells it. Something is flawed in item distribution. In case of materials you can still buy them. It is stupid if you're willing to grind it – but you simply can't because of your level – high level means that low level items drop insanely rarely. In case of dragon quest (DQ) items it's not possible to buy them. Luckily – I've read a guide how to get rich (in-game coins, not in real life ;-)) and one of the important point is not doing DQs at all because you just run around the whole map – or spend even more coins on teleports – and provide DQ items to various NPC. If you just sell it to them you can get hundreds of thousands of coins.
My barbarian LOLs in a very funny way. No facial expression – and his big axe disappears. 🙂
There are simply many little things that players should learn before they find out that this and that is complete waste of time and nerves. For example – on level 30 you can achieve Rank I and then you can get rank-1 items from NPC near General Summer in Archosaur. No problem. But on level 40 – when you in theory could progress to Rank II – you will find out that you have little "reputation" which is one of the characteristics. Reputation is gained for quests and you can improve your situation doing cyclic quests ("solo") or helping with FBs. My situation is that I'm on level 48, I have 800 reputation and need 1000 (I needed it on level 40 reportedly!). Why I'm in so deep… troubles? Well, because I have few boss related quests unfinished. It's quite complicated to set up proper party to kill really difficult bosses, you want to do it with your friend rather – but 3 is too little and who has 5-6 friends playing the same game with you? Sure, you can enter some faction/guild and they should help you – that's true. Our faction is friendly – but small. Maybe I will reconsider this later. Sure thing is I'm not the only one having problems with reputation. Rank I things were cool for my wizard, but players report that Rank II equipment is too little too late. But – to be motivated – there are reports that Rank 8 (or whatever the number was) reward is spectacular. But how to get high reputation without leveling? Should I die often to lower my experiences? Then you read on forums that Rank/reputation and (again) DQ are simply badly designed and they are not worth the effort. So… now be smart!
On level 30 you'll get your flying gear so you can fly even when you're not winged elf!
Is it really so despairing? Well… no. 🙂 If you have good solo build you don't even need friends for normal situations. Wizards and supporting clerics however have hard times beating the monster of equal level and it's good for them to be in the party. Wizard and cleric together are good enough squad actually because there is no need for tank for most of the quests. Another important point is – have fun. Follow quests, ignore DQs, ignore reputation issues – this all is not the most important part of the game. Rather get recruited by some decent faction and try Territory Wars (TW) – it may be fun. But I have to try this yet. There is also very good way how to get cash shop items without really buying them – simply buy them for coins in-game from other players! Generally $1 is equal to 100.000 coins – which is something you can grind from monsters in 90 minutes on level 40 (maybe more, maybe less, it depends on class/build too). Of course, $20 enhanced jaguar (big black cat that runs fast like hell and you can ride it) means 30 hours of mindless grinding without spending any coins. But it is possible.
Some places are just so romantic… if you like spiders for that matter.
Also – the events can be fun sometimes. Recently there are snowmen in major cities. Killing them gives you a lot of experiences (especially on lower levels) and it's one hit kill without any risk. There are some drops that you can… ok, here my knowledge ends, because there are few more NPCs added for this event, it's a lot of gathering, combining – and because I have bad feeling about most of the events on PWI I simply sell all items and go on with my grinding, life, etc. It's also no fun to kill some snowman before anyone else does because in such a crowd even ~200 ms ping counts. But it's funny to see the whole world running around the Archosaur with bows (whatever the class is, all of them ran to their home cities to buy the cheapest bow ;-)).
Dying snowman always says something funny.
Perfect World is far from perfect – nothing can be perfect, right? Every week there is a patch bringing some new item to cash shop, or sale (in the cash shop) or some event (related mostly to cash shop). There are bugs, some of them just visual, some of them really ugly. Player movement is laggy, netcode is pretty bad in my eyes (I think MMORPG should run smoothly with ping ~200 ms), game lacks proper customization but… I still play it.
Gorgeous view across Etherblade city.
While I wasn't able to overcome missing control redefinition in Sacred, I can in PWI – god knows why. Too bad there are not more bug fixes in every patch and some skill balancing – because now there are some classes with some skills considered complete waste whatever build type you choose. But I have to finish as always – I paid for some games already and most of them had some bugs. PWI has probably a bit more of them, but it looks great, plays OK (if you can live with some issues) and if you play it with friends it can be real fun.


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Medical Ghosting And The FCPA
The debate about medical ghosting has focused on the U.S. market. But could the DOJ and SEC now be looking at the practice overseas, where it might violate the FCPA?
Main Justice reported that in April, the DOJ and SEC sent letters to AstraZeneca PLC, Baxter International Inc., Eli Lilly & Co., and Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. The letters asked about business practices in Brazil, China, Germany, Greece, Italy, Poland, Russia, and Saudi Arabia.
Medical ghosting works like this. Drug companies hire outside firms to draft articles touting a drug, then retain a doctor or scientist to sign off as the author. The drug company then finds a publisher, who doesn't know the article was written by someone other than the person who signed it.
Doctors and scientists eagerly participate because publication credit increases their prestige and professional standing. And the drug-companies use the medical journal articles as "independent" proof that their drugs are safe and effective.
A Senate report released last month and quoted in the New York Times said: "Manipulation of medical literature could lead physicians to prescribe drugs that are more costly or may even harm patients."
The FCPA's antibribery provisions prohibit among other things (1) the giving of anything of value (2) to a foreign official (3) to obtain or retain business. See, e.g., 15 U.S.C. §78dd-1(a) [Section 30A of the Securities & Exchange Act of 1934].
Ghosting has those elements. Giving a doctor or scientist an unsigned manuscript for publication has real value. Doctors and scientists working in government-owned or managed hospitals overseas are "foreign officials" under the FCPA. And articles appearing to independently endorse a drug help its manufacturer obtain or retain business.
We don't know if medical ghosting will figure in any FCPA-related investigations of the drug companies. But it could.


text: My name is Tania. I am 17 years old, born and raised in Los Angeles, California. Currently I attend Frida Kahlo High School after 4 other different high schools. I have had many, many challenges in my life, and I haven't had much support with my art, but it's always been my way of escaping from reality. While attending artworxLA I stopped getting into trouble, and after 2 years in the program it has opened many doors towards my future. I've been able to meet people I never thought I'd ever meet, and done great things I never could've expected. Attending fashion classes and finding out that I have a passion for fashion has made me who I am now, an artist.


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Get Real! How to Trust Being Your Authentic Self - Part 1
This is the first in a three-part series called Get Real! How to Trust Being Your Authentic Self. In this first post, I'll tell you how to discover and reconnect with your root passion—your reason for doing what you do—and you'll take the first step in learning to trust being your authentic self.
We all have a passion for something. For some, it's about creative self-expression. For others, it's about the big payoff. And for others yet, it's about making the world a better place. But whatever it is that you're passionate about, even if you haven't figured out what that is yet, YOU are the only one who can deliver it with the style and originality that's uniquely you.
That's why we have thousands of musicians, painters, landscapers, mechanics, surgeons, pilots, accountants, veterinarians, teachers and so on. And each one of those people has their own vocational DNA. They bring their individual personality, training and experiences with them as they deliver and serve their audience.
But why, especially in business, do we see people trying to be like everybody else? Why do we try to mimic our perceived competitors in the hopes that we'll gain market advantage? Why don't we just give it up and be ourselves?
Because we don't trust that people will like who we really are.
It's human nature to feel insecure because we want to be liked. We make behavioral choices in order to be accepted, welcomed as part of a group—even revered as an industry darling. We put on this big act, and before long, it takes over and we forget who we really are and why we're doing it in the first place.
So when we have so much technology and access to communicate and express our voice, why are we still hiding behind conformity and sameness?
It's time to break out of the fear of being authentically you. Your business depends on your ability to get real and show the world who you really are and what you're passionate about.
I have a writing exercise that will help you reconnect with your authenticity and start building the confidence to present it to your audience. Branding is about being distinct—and to create that distinction in your customer's mind, you have to tell them your story.
Your Turn!
Respond to the following prompts about your unique talent, passion and business. Write for at least ten minutes on each. Be positive! Stay focused on each topic's positive aspects and what evokes the highest excitement for you.
The Past
- Origin story: When and where did your passion begin?
- Missing story: What was missing in the world that you knew in your gut you had a solution to or could do a better job providing?
- Hooked story: What was the first experience of providing that solution?
The Present
- Heart story: How do you feel when you have the freedom to do your thing?
- Customer story: How do you feel when you help solve a customer's problem?
- Momentum story: What inspires you most to improve, grow and learn more about your passion?
The Future
- Dream story: When you dream about your business, what do you think about?
- Growth story: If all barriers were removed (money, access, permission) how would you do what you do differently?
- Vision story: What would you like your business to look like five years from now?
This is a lot of writing, and will take some time and commitment. But how you respond to each of these questions (how much you resist versus how excited you get) is a direct correlation to your level of trust in being your authentic self.
In the second part of this Get Real series, I'll give you examples of those who risked being themselves, cashed in big, and how you can do the same.


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Annually, there are three bocce competitions that benefit the Charlotte's Quest Nature Center in Manchester. The nature center benefits the community in several ways, serving both adults and students. They also have a large amount of walking trails.
For the bocce competition, registration is $10. Medals will be awarded to first, second, and third place.
There are three tournaments this summer: June 20 (already past at the time of this writing), August 1, and October 3, all Saturdays. You can register online at http://charlottesquestnaturecenter.com/


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Realizing the Right to Health
Geneva, 22 June 2009. Following the recent publication of the book "Realizing the Right to Health", edited by Mary Robinson and Andrew Clapham, there will be a launch event and an international symposium on the topic:
Realizing the Right to Health: Whose Role is it Anyway?
Monday 22 June 2009 - 14h00-20h00
Auditoire Jacques Freymond & Parc Barton
Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies
132 rue de Lausanne, Geneva
The event is organized by the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights, a joint endeavour of the Law Faculty of the University of Geneva and the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies which is a member of the Network Medicus Mundi Switzerland. Attendance at the international symposium and book launch are free of charge. Please register your participation at Ms Ioana Cismas, firstname.lastname@example.com, indicating whether you will attend the symposium, book launch, or both.


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Talking About Your MS: Communicating Your Needs
Even though you may feel like it some days, your multiple sclerosis (MS) isn't written all over your face. Particularly if you're dealing with any of the disease's less visible symptoms, such as fatigue, weakness, bladder problems, or cognitive changes, other people may not have a clue what's going on with you or what you may need — or not need — from them.
Remember: No one can read your mind. It's up to you to let people know when, and if, you need something from them and how they can be of most help. And by the way, don't assume you can read their minds either: The fact that people don't jump to offer assistance doesn't mean that they don't care. Two-way communication is the key.
Talking about MS: Give clear messages
You may have mixed feelings about getting assistance from others. On the one hand, you want to do all the things you used to do, just the way you used to do them. On the other hand, some days are better than others and some tasks are harder than they used to be.
When it's a good day, you want to do everything yourself and you want others to know that you can. When it's a bad day, though, you wish someone would step up to the plate and help. The problem, of course, is that people aren't likely to know what kind of day you're having unless you tell them.
The best strategy for communicating your needs is to ask for help when you need it and to thank people and politely decline when you don't. However, when you do need help, always be sure to let people know exactly what kind of assistance would be most useful to you.
Talking about MS: You can't have your cake and eat it too
Sandra's husband, Jim, was in a no-win situation. He wanted to be helpful to his wife but could never seem to figure out how and when to help. Sandra had always been a fiercely independent person who liked to do things in her own way. When she was diagnosed with MS, Sandra made a point of saying that she wanted to remain as independent as possible.
So, to respect her wishes, Jim waited to be asked before he stepped in to help. But he quickly figured out that Sandra was pretty ticked off at him for not helping out more. When he finally asked what the problem was, she told him, "If you really loved me, you'd know when I feel crummy and need help."
Poor Jim. The truth is that even people who love you won't necessarily know how you feel unless you tell them. In fact, the people who love you the most may be so concerned about hurting your feelings or doing the wrong thing that they find it hard to do anything at all. Too much guesswork is an emotional minefield.
So, the solution is to have a "heart-to-heart" talk about how you're going to let the other person know what you need and when — whether it's assistance of some kind, a pat on the back on a really good day, or just a hug.
Talking about MS: Stake out your independence
Everyone gives help in a slightly different way: Some people do it by telling you what to do; others by offering to do things for you (or simply doing them without asking); and some by asking whether you want help with anything.
The last group is the easiest to deal with because they're relying on you to tell them if and when you need their assistance. The first two groups are more challenging because they assume that they already know what you need!
Your best strategy when dealing with those people who think that they know best is to thank them for their care and concern and promise them that you'll let them know when you need assistance. The important message to get across to them is that doing things for yourself — even if it takes a bit longer than it used to — is a source of pride and satisfaction that you don't want to give up.
If you're experiencing problems with walking or balance, you may find that some people — particularly those who love you the most — begin to hover protectively. If you find people looking like they're ready to catch you at any moment (or standing as far away as possible so they won't get crushed), that's a pretty good sign that you appear unsteady and at risk.


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Boozhoo Anishinabedog,
Mondageesokwe ndizhnikaaz, Makwa ndodem, Odawa miinawa Ojibwe miinawa Bodewaadamie Anishinaabekwe miinawa Irish ndaw. Michiganing ndojeba.
I would like to make a heartfelt call out to my brothers and sisters here on Turtle Island, to wake up and rub the colonization from their eyes, to see past their nation-states they live under, to look past their ministries and BIAs and their Tribal Memberships. I would like to make a proposal to look past our borders, to do something, we as Anishinaabeg should have done back in the 1300s, before the newcomers came here... TO UNIFY. TO UNIFY ... TO UNIFY. TO UNIFY OUR FAMILIES, OUR BANDS, OUR CLAN SYSTEM ACROSS ANISHINABE AKIING TO RE LIGHT THE FIRE OF THE ANISHINABEG CONFEDERACY. TO RULE OURSELVES BY OURSELVES -- NOT THROUGH TRIBAL COUNCILS, BUT THROUGH TRADITIONAL CLAN CHIEFS --- TO GOVERN OURSELVES THROUGH OUR CLAN SYSTEM, TO WORK TOGETHER PAST THE STATE AND CANADIAN BORDERS TO WORK AS ONE NATION THE ANISHINABEG NATION- THE SOVEREIGN ANISHINABEG NATION.
I am not just speaking about a few tribes or bands, I am speaking of all of the Anishinaabeg peoples everywhere on Turtle Island, those in the United States on or off the reservations and all of the Canadian provinces. I am not calling for a dismantling of the system in place currently because lets face it, it would be a legal mess. However, unification of all the Anishinabeg peoples with a 2- part clan system council with 2 reps from each area one being a honorable man for men's council one being an honorable women for women's council, would be a place to start to make broad changes in both countries for the betterment of our people as a whole. Changes such as fights for Mother Earth - clean water/land/air, no fracking, treaty rights in both countries... a place to share tactical information, a place to learn from one another instead of recreating the wheel. We could band together for saving our language and sharing of resources for language renewal/revitalization and share the information with our people --- keep an open dialog always so all of our people have a say, and can share ideas and help shape the future for our grandchildren.
I realize there are several councils, committees and groups in place that deal with specific issues such as violence against women, gaming, care of the great lakes and fisheries, the one language conference... but the information from these groups does not always get shared across borders, to all of our communities on and off the reservations. A governing traditional clan council could better consolidate information and make it more available to all our families and communities. We could waste less time reinventing strategies, re - hashing issues and resolutions... we could resolve issues better this way.
We live in a global society, we cannot fight alone, we cannot fight nation -states nor mining nor corporate interests alone, we have to, we must band together to help one another, more than a few protests and teach ins, we should form the Anishinaabeg Confederacy with a council based on our clan system with representatives from each Anishinaabeg community on both sides of the American - Canadian border. We need to keep it traditional, we need to keep our leaders walking their talk, no politics here, no nepotism... this must be biimaadiziwin miikana. it must be and stay traditional.


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Our friends Jemma & Paul from Yoga Rhapsody are coming back and we can't wait to see them!
Join us for their special 75min yoga and live music experience. Jemma will lead us through a beautiful slow flow accompanied by live acoustic guitar and vocals from Paul.
The class is accessible to all levels, comprised of beginner yoga postures but with cues to go deeper for those with a little more experience.
A Yoga and live music experience not to be missed!
Cost is: $25
**Please note that places are limited and therefore this class is subject to 24-hour cancellation. Later than this and any no-shows on the day will be charged.
About Yoga Rhapsody & their work:
Jemma Jeffs and Paul Saker-Norrish are two beautiful humans from Wellington and friends of Yoga Ground, who have combined their passions for yoga and music.
Their sessions are designed so that the music and movement work together, and the lyrics of the songs complement the themes of the classes. This combination of movement, mindfulness and music is as powerful as it is healing, providing participants with a truly unique experience.
Alongside their public classes and appearances at events/music festivals, Yoga Rhapsody operates as a social enterprise, working with at-risk youth, people with intellectual disabilities, community groups and in prisons. Didn't we say they were beautiful humans!
More information at www.yogarhapsody.com and a sneak peak of Paul's music here


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It's official! Andrew graduated tonight in a memorable ceremony with 457 classmates.
It rained all day and I was worried it would be moved indoors but all was well by the time 5:30 rolled around.
We were so grateful our parents could join us in celebrating Andrew. Mom & Dad flew out from Utah and Leslie drove in from Maine to help us celebrate Andrew. Ben and Nic helped cheer him on. We plan to host a summer bbq to celebrate with more friends and family.
We are so very proud of Andrew and the man he has become. We love you forever buddy!


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The PerfectProduct user interface leverages the simplicity and elegance of iPads. It is simple enough to be a standalone customer-facing kiosk yet versatile enough to be used in an employee-assisted process.
When we developed the user interface, we literally tested it on 4-year-olds.
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Your brand image is key so we only print a product once staff has reviewed and approved it using our simple management interface.
Permanent or Portable!
PerfectProduct is great for permanent in-store applications with our floor-standing, counter-top or VESA mounts. Or take it on the road or direct to your customers with rugged handheld iPads. Our team will work with you to determine the best locations for our iPads and equipment.
Servers are big and complicated so we keep them as far from you as possible! The PerfectProduct system uses our PerfectProduct cloud to provide service to your venue, event or show. You bring the high-speed Internet connection, we'll bring the cloud.
We utilize world-class data centers and have successfully deployed PerfectProduct throughout North America, the UAE and even have test deployments in China.
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The PerfectProduct system is multi-lingual. We currently have English, Spanish and Chinese deployments and can bring on as many languages as you need.
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This one speaks for itself. Depending on your venue, we will work with you to come up with attractive financing. In many cases, installation may even be free and we simply take a percentage of each sale. In other words, we believe so much in this system that we make your success our success.


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Black Friday, Christian Bookstores, Christian Cyber Monday, Christian On Line Shopping, Christian Stores, Cyber Monday, Cyber Monday Deals, On Line Shopping
It's Cyber Monday! Time to get in on some great on line deals as the Christmas shopping season gets underway. You've probably heard about the deals the larger Christian retailers are offering, but here are a few great ones from some awesome gospel-centered ministries and companies that you might not be familiar with.
Check out my article Christian Cyber Monday Deals You Probably Haven't Heard About but Don't Want to Miss! today at Satisfaction Through Christ.


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If you believe the rumor mill, the Nexus 5 is going to be announced in mere days, and we know that many Googlers are carrying the devices around. It was only a matter of time before some of them forgot to scrub their EXIF data. Several images taken with the Nexus 5 have been spotted, but some have already been pulled.Read More


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Auction will benefit LAMS
Brenin Buckwalker (front) and (back, l-r) Hayley Kochel, Jacob Garman and Donte Ament pose with some of the many offerings that will be available at the Lititz Area Mennonite School auction on June 6-7.
There'll be a wide offering of tools, crafts, theme baskets, collectibles, landscape items and more. Friday, June 6 begins at 4 p.m. with a home-cooked Down Home Dinner and continues until 9 p.m.
The auction continues June 7 from 6 a.m. until 4 p.m. Chicken barbecue will be available from 10 a.m. until sold out. Lititz Mennonite School is located at 1050 E. Newport Road.
To learn more, visit lams.info or call 626-9551. (Photo by Preston Whitcraft)


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Mahindra Insurance Brokers Ltd (MIBL), India was appraised and rated at maturity level 3 of the People CMM® as a result of an appraisal conducted using SCAMPI®-A (click here to view the appraisal result on the CMMI Institute site).
MIBL has compiled a summary of their People CMM® journey, the challenges faced and the benefits gained in a short document available here.
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I work at a record label and so when I have down time at work I like to surf blogs (okay well I do that always) but at work I like to surf blogs to look for cool new musicians, music videos, and album covers. Well Monday at work I was on Black Eiffel and saw this amazing video for the band Blitzen Trapper. (Teen girl style)UH-MAZING. And they are from good ol' Oregon. So I decided be impulsive and buy their Album (for some reason I procrastinate on buying music when I find someone new that I like). Very delightful, I have been listening to it on my commute every day since.
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Friday, February 27, 2009
Take me to NY I'd love to see LA
Today I hopped on plane in NY and hopped off in LA.
Why you ask? Besides the obvious, that unlike NY, I can wear a skirt without tights and do my homework outside? Stealing Second is making its West Coast premiere at the Beverly Hills short film festival.
If you are new to this blog, and thus do not know my involvement in the film. My brother wrote and directed this hilarious short, and I did all the graphics work.
Check out the preview:
Stealing Second - watch more funny videos
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Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Pal Joey
Friday night my mama was in town and and we went to see Pal Joey. It was really enjoyable, it felt like going to visit an old friend.
Stockard Channing starred in it, and it was great seeing her live considering Grease has been (and still kind of is) an obsession of mine.
Now I just need to see John Travolta sing a few bars of Summer Nights and pull me up on stage to dance with him like I once saw on The Actors Studio and then my life would be complete.
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Thursday, February 12, 2009
Let's go
I want to pack up this suitcase and go someplace fabulous.
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Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Cindy Crawford did a spread in November for French Vogue, and I must say she still looks amazing. Check out the spread here.
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Monday, February 9, 2009
Benny and Joon
Friday night I tried to go see He's Just Not That Into You, but since I forgot I live in New York and you have to buy tickets for Friday night waaaay in advance, so instead my brother, our friend Annie, and I rented Benny and Joon, and it was incredibly delightful.
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Sunday, February 8, 2009
I love me some Jason Schwartzman. And I love me some Coconut Records (which pretty much just consists of Mr. Schwartzman) So I am pretty excited about the album Davy.
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Saturday, February 7, 2009
Rachel Zoe is ridiculous, I met her during Fashion Week in September, and she is way prettier than Bravo depicts, and actually really nice, but the fact she is trademarking a fruit is BANANAS. Read the article about Rachel Zoe and her trademarking mania over at The Cut on NYMAG.com.
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Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Zooey Love
I think I could write an entire blog just about Zooey.
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Monday, February 2, 2009
That Girl!
I also love That Girl!
Between Mary and Ann Marie no wonder when I was little I wanted the perfect hair flip, and that I ended up in NYC at 18.
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Sunday, February 1, 2009
Love is all around
I love the Mary Tyler Moore Show.
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An adult stem cell is thought to be an undifferentiated cell, found among differentiated cells in a tissue or organ. The adult stem cell can renew itself and can differentiate to yield some or all of the major specialized cell types of the tissue or organ. The primary roles of adult stem cells in a living organism are to maintain and repair the tissue in which they are found. They belong in the microenvironment of an adult body, while embryonic stem cells belong in the microenvironment of the early embryo, not in an adult body, where they tend to cause tumors and immune system reactions.
Related Journal of Adult Stem Cell
Journal of Stem cell biology and transplantation; Journal of Tissue Science & Engineering; Translational Medicine; Journal of Bone Marrow Research; Journal of Fertilization: In Vitro - IVF-Worldwide, Reproductive Medicine, Genetics & Stem Cell Biology; Archives of Medicine, Journal of Blood; Journal of Blood Disorders & Transfusion; Journal of Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Research; Journal of Stem Cell Research & Therapy; Journal of Stem Cells and Clinical Practice; Stem Cells; Stem Cell Reviews and Reports
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A 9ct yellow gold ring adorned with three rich oval emeralds, each framed by sparkling diamonds. Feminine elegance with a striking edge.
Elegant diamond jewellery with a statement companion.
Normally available in sizes I to S
- Birthstone
- May
- Brand
- Ernest Jones Gemstone Collection
- Material
- 9ct Yellow Gold
- Stone colour
- Green
- Stone setting
- Pave
- Stone shape
- Oval
- Stone style
- Multi stone
- Stone type
- Emerald
- Width
- 0.8 cm
Delivery & Returns
At Ernest Jones we provide the following range of delivery options:
- Free Standard Delivery available on orders over £100.
- Free Next Day Delivery available on selected orders over £499.
- Free Click & Collect to any Ernest Jones store in the UK.
For more Delivery Information click here.
Returns policy: you can return items to us by post or in store within 30 days for a full refund or exchange.*
*We cannot refund or exchange pierced jewellery, e.g. earrings, if they have been removed from the original sealed packaging due to hygiene reasons.
Help Centre
There are a number of different ways to contact us if you need help or advice with your purchase.
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Barbarella Gelato & Wine
From the team behind The European, City Wine Shop & Spring Street Grocer, Barbarella Gelato & Wine, has opened its doors within the historic Block Arcade.
This magnificent, Victorian-era thoroughfare has always been worth a detour, with its impressive arches, towering glass dome and extraordinary mosaics inspired by Milan's Galleria Vittoria – but now there is good reason to pause a little longer.
Barbarella sits comfortably among this lofty heritage, with its curved black ironwork, marble counters and dark oak tables. Our display of fresh pastries, and the gleaming lever operated coffee machine dispensing Romcaffè espresso, conjure up the nostalgia of cafés in the grand railway stations of France & Italy.
An All~Day Affair
An all-day affair, open 7 days from early till late, whatever your reason for being in the city, Barbarella offers the perfect staging point between the bustle of Collins and Elizabeth Streets. Whether it be giving your shopping legs a well-earned rest and a glass of prosecco, or a sandwich at the bar with a cheeky glass of wine, or just treating yourself to an ice cream on a hot afternoon on your way home; all comers are welcome to perch on a stool, for a breather at the bar.
Gelateria Primavera
Barbarella's 8 pozzetti house gelati & sorbetto, made by Spring Street's Gelateria Primavera, are churned fresh and delivered daily, using only the highest quality ingredients. Classics include pistachio, chocolate and fior di latte, with guest spots rotating among seasonal fruit offerings like mango & passion fruit sorbetto, or one of the many innovative combinations issuing from Spring Street.
Food & Drinks
Our little kitchen menu spans breakfast pastries, toasted sourdough & bagels, bircher muesli, a breakfast burger and a three-cheese toastie. Lunch might be soup, black rice salad, shredded pork brioche buns or a simple poached chicken in ciabatta with coleslaw. Refreshments come in the form of a smart, keenly priced offering of wines by the glass, as well as European & local beer, and organic cold-pressed juices from the Spring Street Grocer.


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Sensory Bathing
From Assisticare
Supplementary care through sensory stimulation
It has long been known that sensory stimulation improves the well-being of individuals and is increasing being recognised as improving the treatment of the elderly and adults with learning disabilities and other areas of care.
Adults and children with learning disabilities as well as sufferers of Alzheimers, circulatory related conditions and physical chronic conditions that impair an individual's mobility are thought to respond well to either a specific or integrated method of sensory stimulation available in the market place.
As well as implementing these therapies, in every-day activities, sensory stimulation can be incorporated into bathing facilities so as to provide as relaxing and beneficial experience to the user during bathing.
The main Sensory systems that Assisticare can fit to the bathing products we supply are:-
|Colour Therapy (Chromatherapy)
|Audio Therapy (music and sound in the bath)
|Hydro Therapy (Whirlpool/Air Spa)
In addition to the specialist baths we supply, Assisticare provides a range of high quality conventional style baths with tailored sensory options for families; providing care at home for their relatives as well as residential schemes, Sheltered Housing, integrated living facilities and so on. These conventional style baths are for users who are ambulant and able to access a bath independently, and bathe with minimal supervision. However, some bath models are also available with mobile hoist access panels if required (hoist access panels are made from MDF).
We are able to fit 2 and 4 light system and Bath Sound II audio system to most of the baths in our Inclusive living range as well as Air Spa and Whirlpool Options.
The Inclusive Living Sensory bath range consists of the highest quality branded baths available on the market and each one is either specifically designed for inclusive living or have twin grips available to help with transferring in and out of the bath.
Baths are delivered for a plumber/contractor to install as they would a conventional bath.
To view the range of Inclusive Living baths available with the Sensory options you can see on this page, please click here:
As well as bringing to you attention of the range of Inclusive Living Sensory Baths available from Assisticare the purpose of this page is also to provide information and links to inform and help visitors about Sensory systems which are available.
- Article on how Multi-sensory environment research influences dementia care
- Benefits of Hydrotherapy and improved mobility
- Use of Colour Therapy in the care of special needs
- The benefit of sensory stimulation and the condition of Alzheimers
Chromatherapy (Colour) Sensory System In Bathing
Chromatherapy is sometimes called Colour Therapy or Light Therapy, is the use of soft, sequential lighting that can be used to effect human well being.
Whilst it has no scientific foundation, it is increasingly being used as a means of relaxation and sensory stimulation in the field of Dementia, Mental Health and Learning disability.
How Chromatherapy works in a bath
The light system is activated via an easy to operate push button. Each LED light is synchronised and illuminates through a sequence timed programme so as to give the user beneficial experience in that particular colour. The sequence can be paused, by the touch of a button, so that a particular favourite colour stays illuminated for as long as the user wishes. The button is pressed again to progress through the remaining sequence.
The water in the bath is beautifully coloured which contributes to a more relaxing bathing experience.
The Colour Sensory system consists of anything from 1 x LED light fittings to a total of four total LED light fittings. The number we can fit to a bath is determined by the make and design of the bath of the customer's choice. In some cases only one light is possible due to there being limited space being available under the bath.
|Single LED Light
The light(s) are securely fastened through the surface of the bath and are fully waterproof. The fitting is IP rated and fully sealed and waterproof and operates via a low voltage DC supply so the system is safe to use within a bath.
Bathsound II®
In-Bath Stereo Music system
Imagine laying in you bath and being able to listen to your favourite music or relaxing to your favourite audio book.
With the Bathsound II ® this luxury is now available via Bluetooth technology so no more damaged stereo's, radios or soggy books.
The Bathsound II system is available as a separate feature of the Sensory Range of Assisticare bathing products as well as selected baths from our assisted bathing range. It can also be added to other complimentary sensory options such as the Air Spa and Colour Therapy options to create a more complete and calming experience for the user.
BathSound II® lets you play your music via wireless Bluetooth connection. Simply pair up the Bathsound II with your mobile phone /iphone/ itouch / ipad / ipod or other Bluetooth device.
Stream radio stations via Tune in radio (iphone App).
A blue LED on the volume control, positioned on the bath will indicate the connection and the chrome dome is your volume control and on/off function.
When the Bathsound II is connected to your Bluetooth device you can listen in clear, stereo sound even when the bath is full.
Music can be played at the same time as other sensory options such as coloured lighting for maximum effect.
The unique stylish design has the following features
- No docking station
- No ear phones
- No plug in cables
- No speakers.
- Discreet integral system
The BathSound II® works on the same principle as a musical instrument such as the acoustic guitar or violin. It uses a patented electro-acoustic excitation device attached on either side of underside of the bath. The whole of the bath vibrates very slightly and just like the guitar or violin, these vibrations create a powerful and natural sound source that amplifies through the water to your ears.
"Sound waves travel up to four times faster through water than air"
CE marked and approved for the bathroom environment.
Patented and Made in the UK.
BathSound II ® is completely hygienic and needs no cleaning or maintenance is also completely safe to use in a wet environment.
Hydro Therapy
Research conducted by various organisations reveals that hydrotherapy can have several medical benefits such as:-
- Improves peripheral circulation by dilating the arteries, increasing heart rate and thus lowering blood pressure.
- Reduces inflammation and swelling due to arthritic problems whist also relieving muscular aches and pains.
- Can help with relieving the symptoms of gout and cirrhosis
These are two very different ways of creating the agitated state of water in your bath which then provides you with a relaxing Hydro massage experience.
- Whirlpool Hydrotherapy
- Air Spa
Whirlpool Hydrotherapy
This system uses water from within the bath and pumps the water around an enclosed, internal system which is then forced back into the bath via a minimum of six directional nozzles as seen above. Air is injected into each nozzle so as to increase the levels of bubbles emitted from each nozzle. The nozzles are positioned on the internal side surfaces of the bath and can be used to create such a movement of water around the user.
The system is operated via a push button at the side of your bath and can operate at various speeds.
Regular flushing and hygienic cleaning of the internal pipe work, is required so as to reduce the risk of cross infection and build on contagion such as Pseudomonas Aeruginosa.
Whirlpool systems are ideally suited where a user wishes to experience a longer time in the bath as the water tends to maintain original bath water temperature for longer.
Due to the closed nature of Whirlpool systems they are generally only used in houses for private individuals and not in properties as a communal facility and should not be recommended for assisted bathrooms in Care Homes.
Air Spa Massage
Whist also providing a relaxing means of Hydrotherapy, an air spa system agitates the water in a different way to a Whirlpool Hydrotherapy bath.
Air is pumped into the bath from underneath the user through discreet, subtle nozzles located on the base surface of the bath tub. This creates vertical columns of bubbles which collectively massage's the user's skin and muscles. The air is pre-heated prior to being pumped into the bath so as to reduce heat loss of the water temperature.
The system motor can be either a single of multi speed depending upon the specification of system you choose.
As is the case with the Whirlpool system, the Air Spa system is operated via a push button mounted on the side of the bath.
Bath water is prevented from entering the internal pipe work of the system by a non return valve located behind each nozzle. This means that the system can be cleaned more easily using a spray application external to the pipe work and being concentrated around the nozzles, making it more suitable for use in Care Homes and multi user environments but are also ideally suited to private properties.
It is generally felt that an air spa system is a gentle, more subtle Hydrotherapy system than a Whirlpool particularly relevant where skin sensitivity is an issue.
Air Spa systems are easier to fit to a bath as the pipe work is smaller and less complicated, this is why some baths have the Air Spa option and some do not.
The position of each of the Air Spa nozzles always has to be on the bottom surface of the bath and cannot be on the side or backrest section of the internal bath surface. This is because the bubbles emitted from the nozzles are designed to travel in a direct, vertical direction upward.
The nozzles are low profile and should not really obstruct a user from being able to stand up in the bath, although the presence of the nozzles should be a consideration if the bath is to be used as a stand-up shower in which the base of the bath tub is frequently used to walk on.
For the reasons above we are not always able to offer all of the Sensory option with every bath we advertise on this website.


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I'm back from the little break I took in August...
Lets start off with bait... its everywhere. The trick is finding good quality size bait, finding bait that is mostly pilchards, and not mixed in with smaller threadfins. Most of the bait on the flats, piers, and bay structure is still a little on the small side. The weather towards the end of this week has been challenging for charter fishing trips as a weak front that push down on us. We saw rain and moderate wind on Saturday and Sunday brought a band of rain and some higher winds.
The Redfish bite has been the most challenging over the past two weeks. We have been catching Redfish but the larger schools that have been around lower Tampa Bay have not been feeding too well. Most of the Redfish we are catching have been in smaller groups near bayou's and larger grass flats around Anna Maria Island. The Snook bite has been steady around ambush points near or on the flats when the water is moving. We manged to get a keeper Snook that measured 29" this past week. The trout, mackerel, and snapper bite has been very productive on the edges of channels where the deeper grass flats met the channel edges.
If you are looking to book a fishing charter trip and are near Anna Maria Island, Bradenton, Longboat Key, Sarasota, or Tampa Bay book with Anna Maria Inshore Fishing LLC. call or text fishing guide Captain Kyle Taylor (941) 345-7182 www.AnnaMariaInshoreFishing.com
For photos and videos check out my Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages.


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Chemical Engineer Consultant: Biotechnology, Renewable Energy, Food Processing
Technical Consultant #1237
- Modeling, simulation and control of chemical processes, particularly in the food industry.
- Renewable energy: Energy from biomasses, photovoltaics and eolic (wind) energy.
- Biotechnology and biotechnological processes;
- Environmental impact assessment (EIA), Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC), air pollution dispersion modeling.
- Food industry unit operations: Extraction, concentration, extrusion and drying.
Unnamed University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Engineering Modeling, 2001 - Present
- Assistant Professor of transport phenomena.
Independent Consultant, 1996 - Present
- Industries Consultant (production of biofuels, renewable energy, food industry).
University of Calabria, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials
- Research Fellowship, 1999 - 2001
Honors & Publications
Academic and Professional Affiliations
- Member of environmental impact assessment board, region Calabria, Italy
- Professor of Transport Phenomena, of Fluid Mechanics, of Biochemical Reactors, of Pollutants Dispersion Modeling, Faculty of Engineering, University of Calabria.
- European Membrane Society
- Italian Society of Rheology
- Association of Italian Engineers
- Acoustic expert.
- Biography cited in "Who's who in Science and Engineering" and in "Who's who in the world."
- Outstanding Scientists of the 21st Century%' award from IBC, Cambridge.
- Author of 30 scientific publications on ISI ranked scientific journals.
- Three book chapters.
- Approximately 100 presentations held in international conferences.
- Ph.D., Chemical Technologies, Novel Materials, University of Calabria, Italy
- BS, Chemical Engineering "cum laude' University of Calabria, Italy


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"Canadian Inspirations"
Recently performed another (now seemingly yearly!) concert at the Barrie Jazz Festival, trying out my "Canadian Inspirations". The concept was simple: particularly in light of the recent passing of Canadian giant Oscar Peterson, I wanted to present something that would reflect the inspiration he and many other great Canadians have brought to my playing. Consequently, I ended up playing a version of his "Hymn to Freedom". I also, though, recently performed some Alanis Morissette tunes as part of a tribute to this more contemporary Canadian inspiration for the CBC and so the program ended up including pieces by her, as well as a solo piano rendition of Neil Young's "Ohio". I ended the program with a tribute to Glenn Gould, via my own take on his famous "Goldberg Variations" by Bach. You can hear 4 pieces from the concert by going here ("D.D. Jackson Radio"). Enjoy!


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Nieman Lab :: Last September, NPR's All Things Considered aired a story about how outside interests lurked behind a glut of ballot measures nationwide. To cover the story, NPR turned to reporters from member stations in Colorado and Maine to compare and contrast what was happening in each state, while also sharing lessons that could be applied nationally.
Continue here: www.niemanlab.org


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Sunday, August 17, 2008
Lots of thoughts of those no longer here......
7 comments:
- LadyDoc said...
That LO is terrific. It does just what you wanted- it shows a lot of love without being so emotional that it is tear-making. Sounds like a really fun challenge.
- August 17, 2008 at 10:16 AM
- judean said...
isn't cool how the creative process helps you to cope? I love your lo, especially the hand-lettering and the sassafrass lined envelope!
- August 17, 2008 at 6:18 PM
- Lee (LuvLee on SCS) said...
Wow!! What a beautiful way to honor her memory and your special relationship with her!! Hugs!!
- August 17, 2008 at 9:42 PM
love this layout. That is what is so cool about this amazing hobby. You can do pretty and cute but you can also do deep and harsh. I love breaking out the paint too. It's very therapeutic for your heart and your soul. Great job
- August 17, 2008 at 11:36 PM
- Niella {paperbutton} said...
This is such *L O V E*!!
I saw it on SIS, and thought it was just so special:):)
- August 18, 2008 at 3:13 AM
- Christi (Cici510 on SCS) said...
What a sweet lo and wonderful tribute to your grandmother. :)
- August 18, 2008 at 2:03 PM
- lisa said...
I love your LO : )
I can so identify with what you say, my grandad left us in April and I still can't bring myself to scrap about him. I miss him so much.
Hugs to you.
- August 18, 2008 at 3:53 PM


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Current Projects
Ero Guro is a creative quartet consisting of Tom Weeks (compositions and saxophone), Michael Srouji (electric bass), Harry Gibbons (drums and electronics), and Robbie Pruett (drums). The band focuses on extreme music, drawing from various African American musical traditions, the historical avant-garde, and the heavy metal and hardcore traditions; taking inspiration from sources ranging from transgressive Japanese art aesthetics to ancient Scandinavian literature. Ero Guro has recorded two full length records: the self-titled Ero Guro (2015), and Blood of The Wolf (2017), both released through Weeks' own Wolfsblood label.
Solo Performance &
Improvised Collaborations
In addition to his work as a composer, Tom Weeks frequently performs as a saxophonist, playing improvised music solo or with various collaborators, as well as performing his own compositions and those of others. He has developed a unique vocabulary on the alto saxophone, focusing on extended techniques, intense energy, and the extreme ranges of the instrument. His primary influences on the alto saxophone include Kaoru Abe, Charlie Parker, Anthony Braxton, John Zorn, and Julius Hemphill.
TONED is the electroacoustic music ensemble of Nathan Corder (electronics), Tom Weeks (alto saxophone), and Leo Suarez (drum set). TONED engages with extremes; operating in the realms of deeply listened sensitivity, muscular sonic assaults, and impenetrable modernist abstractions. Split between the Bay Area and Philadelphia, the three members of TONED have collectively worked with luminaries including Roscoe Mitchell, William Winant, Jaap Blonk, and Jack Wright, as well as groups such as JITTERS, Taiwan Housing Project, Nude Tayne and Merchandise.
TONED released their debut full length album Cancelled (2018) on the Wolfsblood label. They have toured Mexico and the East and West coasts of the US, performing alongside musicians such as Martin Rev, James Chance and the Contortions, Jack Wright, Lukas Ligeti, Nick Millevoi, and Zach Darrup.
The trio of Kevin Murray (drums), Kazuto Sato (bass), and Tom Weeks (saxophones), is an intergenerational creative music ensemble performing improvisations and original compositions. The trio released their debut album Hard Boiled in July of 2019, accompanied by an extensive tour of the western United States.
Corder/Weeks Duo
Nathan Corder (electronics/guitar) & Tom Weeks (saxophone) perform intensely abstract improvised music. Combining the highly idiosyncratic sound palette of Corder's self-built electronic system with Weeks' spastic saxophone perversions, the music twists, turns, interlocks, and blends into a chaotic modernist austerity. Formed at Mills College with a shared proclivity for musical extremes, the duo treads in the spirit of Roscoe Mitchell's interactions with George Lewis' Voyager, Yasunao Tone, and Bay Area luminaries The Hub and Possessed. Corder & Weeks released their full length debut recording Anaconda (2018) on the Noise Pelican record label, and their follow-up full-length Black Mamba (2018) on the Wolfsblood label. In addition to numerous performances on the West Coast, the duo have performed throughout the Midwest and East Coast, and were invited to perform at the 3rd Northwestern University New Music Conference (nunc3!).
In addition to their work as a duo, Corder & Weeks have collaborated with musicians such as William Winant, G. Calvin Weston, Scott Siler, Eli Namay, & Bill Harris.
Ghoast (ghost + goat) is the duo of French percussionist Camille Emaille and American saxophonist/composer Tom Weeks. The duo focuses on the performance of improvised music and modern/contemporary compositions. The duo released their debut recording of improvisations Ghoast (2017) on the Wolfsblood label, and have toured Europe extensively. In addition to their work as a duo, Emaille & Weeks have collaborated with musicians including Hans Koch, Christian Kobi, & Alex Cohen.
Stone Raft
Stone Raft is the quartet of Josh Allen (tenor saxophone), Tom Weeks (alto saxophone), Tim Duff (bass), and Aaron Levin (drums). Stone Raft performs powerful "energy music," in the spirit of Charles Gayle, Milford Graves, Peter Brötzmann, and Sonny Simmons. Their music incorporates intense polyphony, atavistic vigor, and avant-garde technique.
Named after the fictional surf band from Thomas Pynchon's novel Inherent Vice, the quartet BEER performs the original surf-rock compositions of leader Tom Weeks, arrangements of pieces by composers such as Chopin & Zappa, and raucous interpretations of surf classics. Originally formed in New York, the group released its debut EP as a split with mysterious dirty R&B crooner Tommy Valentine on the Wolfsblood label. Now located in the San Francisco Bay Area, BEER is the closest thing to accessible party music that Weeks has ever created. BEER is available for luaus, parties, weddings, corporate events, funerals, bar mitzvahs, box socials, or any other paying gig you've got!


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