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Do you:
- want to learn the basics of vocal health and technique?
- want to avoid vocal fatigue/voice loss at work?
- wish you had a richer voice?
- want to sing without developing dryness or nodules?
- want to learn the difference between a 'classical sound' and a 'gospel sound'?
- want to develop your musical skills, knowledge and understanding?
- want to learn to sight-sing?
- want to improve ensemble singing skills (tuning, intonation, rhythm)?
- want to learn more about the gospel singing idiom?
If you've answered 'yes' to any of these, then you may be interested in the first course organised by The Phoenix Collective - 'The Holistic Voice'.
This will run in South London on 30th-31st March 2019 and it will comprise Alexander Technique (Kathy Hulme), Vocal Technique (Allan Hubert-Wright), Kodály Musicianship (Cyrilla Rowsell and others) and Gospel Singing (Ken Burton). All are well-known and experienced in their respective fields.
The course will also feature an evening concert by Ken's award-winning London Adventist Chorale. Ken is known particularly for his work on Songs of Praise and has appeared on many choral programmes.
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There is very unfortunate news today as yet another young gay man has taken his own life. Twenty-six-year-old Joseph Jefferson of Brooklyn, New York reportedly committed suicide on Saturday by hanging, friends and associates of the former gay youth activist and HIV peer educator tell Rod 2.0.
By most accounts, Jefferson was a true LGBT youth pioneer. The 2002 graduate of New York City's Harvey Milk High School later worked on HIV prevention and outreach for Gay Men of African Descent (GMAD) and the now-shuttered People of Color in Crisis (POCC), New York City's leading HIV/AIDS groups for Black gay men. More recently, Joseph Jefferson was an assistant to Laurence Pinckney and James Saunders, New York City's popular Black LGBT event promoters, reports Nathan James. Jefferson was also active in New York City's colorful ballroom community.
"Joseph was truly a sweetheart," one friend who knew him well tells R20. "Extremely bright and impassioned about social justice causes... It's such a loss." The friend, who requests anonymity, adds that Joseph Jefferson seemed in good spirits and "showed no indications of being unusually depressed."
Joseph Jefferson becomes only the latest young LGBT person to commit suicide in recent weeks. Jefferson also becomes the third Black LGBT youth to commit suicide in three weeks.
At only 26-years-old, Joseph Jefferson was only beginning his journey in life and seemingly had so much to offer the community and other Black gay youth. Will this ever end? Will there ever be hope for young people such as Joseph Jefferson, Aiyisha Hassan, Raymond Chase and Tyler Clementi?
UPDATE: There will be a tribute tonight to Joseph Jefferson at the "I Love My Boo" forum at GMHC on West 24th Street in Manhattan.


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Hawaiian Sweet Bread with Tangzhong
I only recently discovered that one thing that doesn't appear to be available in Canada is Hawaiian Sweet Bread. At least on the West Coast in the US, King's Hawaiian bread is easy to find at most any grocery store. It's something I grew up with and that I associate with being a kid and snacking on in the car. We certainly fed it to our kids a number of times on road trips.
I've tried making Hawaiian sweet bread a couple of times in the past. While the flavour was right, I've never been able to get close on texture.
The other day it dawned on me that the Hokkaido Milk Bread with Tangzhong was quite similar to Hawaiian Sweet Bread, both in flavour and texture. With a few tweaks to that recipe, I got as close to Hawaiian Sweet Bread as I've ever come in the past.
makes 3 loaves
2/3 cup pineapple juice
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup all purpose flour
Final dough
800g (around 5 C) all purpose flour
1/2 C sugar
50g (1/2 C) milk powder
1/2 C half and half
3/4 C milk
2 eggs
4 T butter
4 t instant yeast
1 t salt
1 t vanilla extract (optional)
1 t lemon extract or some lemon zest (optional)
1 t orange extract or some orange zest (optional)
all of the tangzhong
1 more egg, beaten, for the eggwash
The tangzhong I made the same as the previous time: 1 cup of liquid (milk or water or juice) to 1/3 cup flour, or a 5 to 1 liquid to solid ratio (so 250g liquid to 50g flour) and mix it together in a pan. Heat the pan while stirring constantly. Initially it will remain a liquid, but as you approach 65C it will undergo a change and thicken to an almost pudding like consistency. Here is a video I made of it undergoing that change.
Let the tangzhong cool for at least a half an hour, then combine it and the rest of the ingredients. Mix it very well, for 10-15 minutes with a standmixer. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, approximately an hour.
Divide the dough into three even pieces. Place them in greased pans, cover loosely, and let them rise for 45 minutes to an hour until they are approaching twice their original size. Glaze them with eggwash before putting them in the oven.
Bake at 350 for approximately 45 minutes. If you can, cover the loaves with a pan or foil for the first ten minutes to trap some of the steam in with the loaf and to keep them from browning too quickly. I acually used a large metal mixing bowl which I inverted over each loaf when placing them in the oven.
I like the way the loaves puckered as they cooled (compare this photo with the top most photo), just like King's Hawaiian Sweet Bread. This is definitely the closest I've gotten to making Hawaiian Sweet Bread at home.


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Mark Vernon said a tumultuous relationship strained by allegations of sexual abuse sparked an altercation that landed him in the hospital with two black eyes and a bullet in his spine.
Vernon�s girlfriend, Terry Gail Walker, has been charged with attempted murder, accused of pulling the trigger.
Vernon said Monday from his hospital bed at CaroMont Regional Medical Center that he was thankful to be alive. He said the terrifying experience shocked him.
�I don�t know if she was trying to kill me or cripple me,� he said of Walker.
Rough relationship
Vernon said he and Walker were both married and had children when they started seeing each other.
Despite the circumstances, they were drawn to each other, Vernon said.
He said he fell in love with her.
�I couldn�t stay away from her,� Vernon said.
But recent allegations against the 40-year-old man caused problems.
Investigators are checking into a claim that Vernon sexually abused a female relative of Walker�s, according to Sgt. M.K. Shelor with Gaston County Police.
Vernon said that Walker started carrying around a recording device and trying to get him to confess.
According to Vernon, he has nothing to confess. He denies the allegations.
Shelor said the investigation into the claim of sexual misconduct is ongoing.
Violent outburst
A domestic violence protective order was issued against Vernon in March, according to court documents.
Vernon was to stay away from Walker�s Dallashome and away from Walker�s female relative involved in the sex abuse investigation. In the restraining order Vernon was accused of making a lewd comment to the girl.
But that piece of paper didn�t keep Vernon and Walker apart, according to Shelor.
In fact, on Friday Walker picked Vernon up and brought him to her house, Shelor said.
Walker�s relative wasn�t home, but Vernon still shouldn�t have been on the property, said Shelor.
Vernon said he spent the night at Walker�s, and had breakfast with her Saturday morning.
According to Vernon, Walker�s ex-husband and adult son came into the living room and jumped him.
Vernon said the men punched and kicked him. He said he doesn�t know how many times he was hit.
�After a couple of rounds in the face you start losing track,� he said.
When he tried to escape, Vernon said Walker pulled out a rifle.
�She unloaded a .22 rifle to my stomach,� he said.
Vernon said he stumbled outside and to the road and called 911.
Additional charges
According to Shelor, the two men who beat up Vernon could face assault charges.
Vernon could be charged for breaking a restraining order.
Shelor doesn�t expect to take out any other charges against Walker in the incident.
Walker, 38, was arrested Saturday and assigned a $1 million bond. She made a first appearance in court Monday afternoon where a judge upheld the bond. She remains in Gaston County Jail.
Some of Walker�s relatives attended the hearing but none wanted to speak on the record about the incident.
Vernon said Walker needs to be held accountable for what she did to him. And he continually denied any sexual misconduct.
�I�ve not touched that girl,� he said. �Before I get accused of something like that I�d pull the trigger.�
You can reach reporter Diane Turbyfill at 704-869-1817 and twitter.com/GazetteDiane.


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This was the calendar-marking, travel-planning, rivalry-stoking week of the offseason: Major League Soccer released the official 2011 regular-season schedule on Thursday.
While that development topped the week's news and sent anticipation skyrocketing, there was plenty of other action, including another round of preseason games, a slate of player acquisitions (along with trialists and big-name rumors), and the ongoing sagas of Charlie Davies and David Beckham—the latter of whom decided to extend his training stint with Tottenham until Feb. 24.
Off we go.
Schedule Skinny
A few notable 2011 schedule facts:
• The ESPN family of networks will televise 21 games, with an additional eight "windows" to broadcast international matches involving MLS clubs.
• Galavision and TeleFutura will broadcast 30 MLS games, plus the All-Star Game on July 27.
• MLS will break for three FIFA international fixture dates—Aug. 10, Sept. 3-4, and Oct. 8-9.
• Sporting Kansas City will open the season with 10 consecutive road games while construction crews fit the final rivets in their brand new stadium, scheduled to open in June. Coach Peter Vermes said he was unconcerned, but his team will have to be sharp to avoid falling off the pace during the longest road trip in league history.
• Real Salt Lake requested and received a home-heavy setup in the early going to minimize travel while they compete in the CONCACAF Champions League. As a result, RSL will play at home only four times after Aug. 1, with nine road games in that period, including four in a row during one stretch.
[inline_node:328673]Mark Your Calendars
Here's our short list of the top early-season fixtures, following First Kick on March 15, when Landon Donovan, Beckham, Juan Pablo Angel and the Galaxy visit Seattle:
March 19: Canada Derby
Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Toronto FC. This one echoes history (both cities had NASL franchises), opens a new era, and kick-starts the battle for North-of-the-Border bragging rights. It's the highlight of the league-wide opening weekend—which could also feature the MLS debut of Davies (more on him shortly).
March 26: Bonanza
The busiest day in league history, with nine games and all 18 teams in action. It won't happen again in 2011.
April 19: Timber!
Portland Timbers vs Chicago Fire. This is the home opener for the expansion Timbers in newly renovated PGE Park. PGE was home to the NASL's Timbers and the site of Pelé's last professional game, in 1977. Expect bedlam in Rose City. The Timbers have already sold more than 11,000 season tickets.
May 7: Hello Again
Los Angeles Galaxy vs New York Red Bulls. This match has a little bit of everything: Designated Player battles, LA vs. NY, and, of course, Ángel vs his old team. We're also hoping TV cameras catch Red Bull midfielder John Rooney's double-take when he gets a glimpse of Galaxy striker Chad Barrett. (Wayne?)
May 14: Cascadia Kickoff
Seattle Sounders FC vs Portland Timbers. The first MLS meeting between the longtime Northwest rivals. Believe the hype: Regardless of how the teams' win-loss records compare at the time, this game will be hotly contested.
[inline_node:327737]Davies Deal?
After undergoing a doctors' evaluation in Washington on Thursday, Charlie Davies returned to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., for a Saturday scrimmage with D.C. United against Trinidad and Tobago's U-20 national team.
Showing no signs of travel-weariness or medical issues, Davies jumped off the bench and scored two goals and set up another in 45 minutes of action, leading the Black-and-Red to a 4-0 rout.
Reports out of DC suggest that United intend to sign Davies to a one-year loan deal.
There's no doubt he aced the audition, setting up three goals and scoring three in three preseason games (including an intrasquad scrimmage).
Preseason Ticker
The week's preseason action began with a goal from Vancouver's 17-year-old striker, Omar Salgado, and ended with one by Philadelphia's 16-year-old midfielder, Zach Pfeffer.
Salgado, the No. 1 pick in last month's SuperDraft, headed in a cross from Atiba Harris to give the Whitecaps a 2-1 win over Columbus on Tuesday, while Pfeffer drilled a 35-yard rocket into the upper corner to give Philly a 1-0 victory over Central Florida University on Sunday, calling it the best goal he's ever scored.
WATCH: Salgado talks to WhitecapsFC.com
In between, Houston trounced FC Dallas 4-0 in a scrappy preseason Texas derby; Chivas USA lost to Seattle 1-0 on a goal by second-year man David Estrada; and Sporting Kansas City battled Colorado to a scoreless draw.
[inline_node:328609]Arrivals Desk
Leading the week's incoming-player news was US international striker Kenny Cooper, who officially joined Portland this past Thursday. Cooper was an MLS Best XI selection after scoring 18 goals for FC Dallas in 2008, and he bagged 40 in 90 appearances with the Hoops over four seasons. He returns to MLS after two injury-marred seasons in Germany.
While Cooper grabbed most of the headlines, several other talented players signed or were on the verge of signing with the league. New England inked 34-year-old French central midfielder Ousmane Dabo, a veteran of Serie A (Lazio, among others) and the Premier League (Manchester City). Real Salt Lake acquired former Everton reserve striker Cody Arnoux via weighted lottery on Friday. Arnoux scored 17 goals in 24 games for ACC power Wake Forest in 2008.
Kansas City took a long look at veteran Brazilian center back Santos Correa, who's been on the books at Real Madrid, AC Milan, Benfica and Bolton, while Colorado auditioned Republic of Ireland and former Hull City striker Caleb Folan, a physically imposing striker.
Chivas USA welcomed Guillermo "Memo" Torres, 19-year-old brother of US international Jose, into camp, and the Red Bulls appeared close to signing 31-year-old Finnish international Teemu Tainio, who's played for Ajax, Tottenham and Sunderland.
(Related: Does any nation have better names than Finland? If Tainio does sign with New York, he'll join the long line of North American–based Finnish athletes that includes, among others, Teppo Numinen, Kimmo Timonen and Risto Siltanen. It's like J.R.R. Tolkien and the Marx Brothers are in charge of Finnish names.)
READ: Teemu Tainio on trail at NYRB
Finally, in the rumors department, the names of Brazilian legend Roberto Carlos (to Los Angeles) and German goal poacher Miroslav Klose (to Red Bull New York) churned through the mill this past week.
You never know, of course, but for now, these items make us think of Kobe Bryant's response when asked about reports that Denver Nuggets superstar Carmelo Anthony would sign with the Lakers: "They're rumors. We might as well talk about UFOs, too."


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On the other side of the river from downtown St. Louis, the Casino Queen offers a host of gaming, dining, and entertainment options. The casino's location across from the Gateway Arch provides a spectacular view of the Arch and the St. Louis skyline. In addition to a full-service hotel, the Casino Queen has more than 38,000 square feet of casino gaming space and features more than 1,000 of the most popular slot and video poker machines. The facility claims to have the most liberal slot payouts and was rated by one Las Vegas newsletter as one of the top 10 casinos in the United States "where you're most likely to win." Those who prefer more interactive activities have plenty to keep them occupied as well, as the Queen offers high-stakes wagering with table limits from $2 to $2,000 on games like blackjack, craps, roulette, Caribbean stud, Pai Gow Poker, and 3 Card Poker. Five different restaurants are located on the Queen: Prime Steakhouse, Market Street Buffet, Gateway Cafe, Java Junction, and Deli and Chips. The Casino Queen operates 22 hours a day, 7 days a week, and there is free admission, free parking, free downtown St. Louis shuttles, direct access to Metrolink and no buy-in or wagering limits. There's also a full-service RV park on the property that features pull-through sites, full hookups, and 24-hour security.
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It's the Last Day on Earth: Did You Wear Clean Underwear?
Nobody Cares
How much money has been made off of the "END OF THE WORLD" , which according to hundreds of 'experts', much like the 'experts' of climate change, is today?
Nobody Knows, but I bet it's in the billions.
So, today is proof, that if you scare people enough, it can make you boatloads of money! Why, Obama used it to scare people into more gun control laws…Hurricane Sandy. What he didn't mention is how many people were NOT robbed because of the fact that they advertised ON THEIR FRONT DOORS…that robbers would be shot. No, global warming is the reason we should all hand in our guns, because when destruction hits, armed criminals will be armed…and his gun laws will disarm them.
And if you believe that, then you believe that you are going to die today because the "Mayans" said so.
In that case…Nobody hopes you go to a place where sanity is more abundant, and where politicians don't always get the first tee times by default. Better yet, they go to another place where they are STUCK in front of podiums talking about themselves forever.
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Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp Bound for Cannes
Cue the paparazzi: Cinema's rite of spring – the Cannes Film Festival – will feature an all-star cast, as will be officially announced on Thursday. But, for now, PEOPLE has learned that fans can expect to find Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis, Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem, as well as Sean Penn and Scarlett Johansson sharing the spotlight along the Croisette from May 11 through 22.
In addition, invitations to the 64th Cannes Fest are also out to Rolling Stone Keith Richards, Madonna, Jack Black and France's First Lady, Carla Bruni, who happens to be making her acting debut in a Woody Allen movie.
One thing is already for certain: Robert DeNiro will be sticking around the entire fest – he is the head of the jury that hands out the prizes.
Topping the list of premieres is the multi-generational saga Tree of Life, starring Pitt and Penn and directed by the highly regarded Terence Malick (Badlands, Days of Heaven). Pitt will no doubt remain in the South of France during the first half of the festival, which will also bring a sneak peek of Kung Fu Panda 2, featuring the voice of Jolie, as well as that of Dustin Hoffman and Jack Black.
Depp's appearance is keyed to a world premiere, that of Pirates of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, which marks the return of Jack Sparrow. Cruz is among the costars.
The festival's previously announced Opening Selection, Woody Allen's Midnight in Paris, will bring to Cannes cast members Rachel McAdams, Michael Sheen, Owen Wilson, Kathy Bates, Adrien Brody and, it is anticipated, Marion Cotillard, though she is due to give birth at the end of April.
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Western blot analysis of extracts from HeLa cells, transfected with 100 nM SignalSilence® Control siRNA (Unconjugated) #6568 (-), SignalSilence® Beclin-1 siRNA I #6222 (+) or SignalSilence® Beclin-1 siRNA II (+), using Beclin-1 (D40C5) XP® Rabbit mAb #3495 (upper) or α-Tubulin (11H10) Rabbit mAb #2125 (lower). The Beclin-1 (D40C5) XP® Rabbit mAb confirms silencing of Beclin-1 expression, while the α-Tubulin (11H10) Rabbit mAb is used to control for loading and specificity of Beclin-1 siRNA.
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CST recommends transfection with 100 nM Beclin-1 siRNA II 48 to 72 hours prior to cell lysis. For transfection procedure, follow protocol provided by the transfection reagent manufacturer. Please feel free to contact CST with any questions on use.
Each vial contains the equivalent of 100 transfections, which corresponds to a final siRNA concentration of 100 nM per transfection in a 24-well plate with a total volume of 300 μl per well.
SignalSilence® siRNA is supplied in RNAse-free water. Aliquot and store at -20ºC.
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Saturday, January 30, 2010
The Best Laid Genealogical Plans, Part III
I was not certain that the woman whose phone number I dialed that day in July 2009 was a relation, but in my gut, I knew absolutely that she was. When she answered the phone, I gave my name and mentioned that I was referred by the woman who had been researching the family for DAR status. She knew immediately who I meant. I said that I was also researching the family, and cautiously began to ask a few questions.
This woman in Bryan County, Oklahoma, whom I will call "Gem," had several brothers, it turned out. When I asked which of them had remained in the California Bay Area during the post World War II years, it narrowed the field significantly. I decided to take the leap, telling her: "I think I'm your niece." Much to my surprise, she didn't seem the least bit disturbed, and replied,"Oh yes, that would be 'JM.'" We continued to talk, and I asked if I could mail her some photographs for identification, which she agreed to.
A little over a week passed, and I made a second phone call to Oklahoma. Gem confirmed that the young man in the photograph with my mother was her older brother, JM. The man pictured with his wife and two children turned out to be JM's uncle, and not his brother... so much for hand-me-down information. No wonder I had such trouble equating the two brothers in census records... they were not brothers at all, and therefore, not part of the same nuclear family.
So, now I was speaking to my very own "Aunt Gem." What strange feelings I had as she told me about her family, including my paternal grandparents, who had been poor sharecroppers in the same location for many years. She told me of her older sister, who was lost to cancer, and of a younger brother who had also died within the past few years. He turned out to be the very same Georgia man whose obituary and tribute photo had haunted me on the internet. No wonder I had felt a connection, for he was my uncle.
Though Gem was warm and welcoming, she did not feel comfortable approaching her brother, JM, about me. Instead, she gave me his address and phone number in California, and encouraged me to call him myself. I could understand her position entirely, though it meant more agony preparing for a second phone call with uncertain outcome. JM, now in his early 80s and sick with diabetes, had been widowed a few years ago. He lives alone, but his son visits regularly to take care of things around the house and run errands. Now I knew that I also had a brother out there, and importantly, that I would not be upsetting anyone's wife or mother by making contact.
All those years I spent growing up in the Bay Area, JM had been reasonably close at hand, but invisible. My mother married when I was a little over a year old, and I was adopted by my new father soon after that; we had our own little family, and life went on. I asked Mom not too long ago if JM had ever seen me, and she was only aware of one time, when she allowed him to come visiting soon after I was born. After that, she did her best to sever all contact. It is one thing to cease all contact, but quite impossible to avoid the curiosity and yearnings of a child over a parent, no matter how old that child may grow to be, or how absent the parent may become.
I came to the realization that our genetic compositions have a powerful affect on personal perception. Flesh and blood is bonding in ways we cannot even touch with the conscious mind. A few years ago, I began corresponding with an older relative who was related to my maternal grandmother. My grandmother died when Mom was less than two years of age, and I hadn't much contact with that side of the family. Yet, when I finally met this calm, unassuming, and well-spoken woman and her middle-aged daughter for the first time, no words were needed. A feeling came over me that I already knew her; her body was like my body; her soul was like my soul; even the way she moved and talked felt electric to me... like something long lost that was now found. The obvious, but also the subliminal similarities of our shared genetics, hit me over the head like a ton of bricks. I will never forget that experience.
So, now I was left with a frightening task... of calling the man I knew to be, beyond a doubt, my genetic father. I could hardly believe my good fortune to have found him in time! But, what would I say to him? What would we talk about? What was his side of the story? Would he like me? Upon meeting him, would I feel the way I did when I met my grandmother's relative for the first time? Did he even want to hear from me?
I decided to send a letter first, partly to ease the burden on myself, but also to give JM some time to read and reread the letter before I attempted to talk to him. I took a lot of care in crafting that letter: not too mushy, not too urgent, not too expectant... but, with concern and just the right amount of interest expressed. At the end of the letter, I gave my contact information and said that I would wait a decent interval and then try to call him, but that he could call me first, if he preferred.
It wasn't as difficult to wait as I thought, because part of me dreaded having to make that phone call. I decided on the day, and then once again locked myself into the spare bedroom equipped with just my cell phone, a pad of paper, and a pen. As the ring tone began sounding, I realized with some measure of surprise that I was optimistic, and not afraid like when I made that first exploratory call to Aunt Gem.
The phone call was picked up, but it wasn't an older man's voice that greeted me. It was someone younger than JM: my brother, perhaps? I asked to speak with JM, and the younger man asked who was calling. "Chery," I said tentatively. "Who with?" he asked, as if I were a salesperson. Okay, I thought, he's going to make it extra tough on me. I quickly thought how best to put it so I wasn't letting the cat out of the bag. "I sent him a letter a few days ago," I said, and then I waited. I heard the man's voice in the background, directed to someone else. Suddenly, there was a soft, but final-sounding "click" at the other end. It took me a few seconds to realize that I had been hung up on.
Convicted, without a jury? How could this be? That evening, I did my best to not feel utterly devastated. Eventually, I reasoned that JM had not yet come to terms with this new situation and had obviously not told his son about me. JM had been caught in a compromised position when I happened to call at the wrong moment. It was totally understandable...
My husband then stepped in and tried to help, because he saw what an emotional dishrag I was becoming. While I was at work one day, he called JM and they had, as my husband put it, a very decent conversation. JM agreed to my sending another letter. My husband even went so far as to say that he liked JM.
An additional letter was mailed to California, this time with photographs. Another decent interval passed, and my husband called again to pave the way for me. Though the two of them had talked for a good half-hour the time before, this time JM simply greeted him with "Bye!" and promptly hung up on him. What was going on, we wondered?
Things got complicated at home for awhile for unrelated reasons, and then came the business of the holiday season. Several months passed before I learned that my husband had again made attempt to call JM. This time, it was JM's son who answered the phone. My husband gave his name, and then said, "I'm married to the half-sister you know nothing about." Hardly a moment passed before the dreaded click sounded again.
So, that's that, I thought, after learning of the most recent attempt. JM must have told his son, and now, they were apparently both avoiding contact with me. How does one deal with this kind of rejection? My one consolation is that it is not ultimately a personal rejection; how can it be, when they don't even know me?
I prayed the next morning, and the answer came that I should send a card. So, I did... one final act of reaching out to JM. I told him that I hoped he was doing alright. I explained why my husband had intervened, because I could not stand the thought of being hung up on again... because I care. I asked if he was nervous about my intentions, and tried to assure him that all I ever wanted was to meet him, and that it seemed he did not share any of my feelings. I said that if he changed his mind before it was too late, I would still be here. Finally, I told him, "God bless you."
So ended the search for my birth father. Nothing ventured, nothing gained, as the old saying goes, and my expectations were never unrealistic. Still, I was not quite prepared for being shut out entirely. On the bright side, I now know more than I'd ever hoped to about the paternal side of my family. Aunt Gem sent me a few up-to-date photographs. I also know something of my paternal heritage, of hard share cropping days during the Dust Bowl years, and of a family line stretching all the way back to the Isle of Skye, Scotland in the 16th century. If I choose, there is a lot more research to be done to explore my British heritage.
JM and my mother, sharing a happy moment in 1948.
But, what I can't do is force open the heart of the person who is halfway responsible for my very life. I must accept that although this is a tragic loss of opportunity to me, it is perhaps something altogether different for JM. People have their own reasons for thinking and feeling the things that they do, and I can't easily put myself in his shoes. Time may heal, but, it never forgets, and that memory is forever etched within my DNA, and within that of my children, as it will be in their children, and so on.
In the meantime, the midnight oil continues to burn bright on the desktop of many a hopeful genealogist; the dawn eventually breaks on the horizon, and the cycle of life goes on...
20 comments:
- Thomas MacEntee said...
Oh Chery - I've been following this series and you have my greatest admiration. How difficult it must be to not feel devastated totally and rejected. As I kept reading I guess I expected the ending we always see on television: a tearful reunion, stories shared, bonds renewed. But the fact is that not all situations end like that.
- January 31, 2010
- Charley "Apple" Grabowski said...
I am so sorry your search didn't have a happier ending. You are much braver than I as I don't believe I would have been able to make the first phone call.
- January 31, 2010
- Carol said...
First, your articles have been riviting reading.
Second, HUGS!!
Third, what a wonderful husband you have.
Fourth, your emotional journey, will, I believe, make you a soul with more depth than before, more understanding, more empathy.
Every trip is made for a reason, you may never learn the reason, then again, you may. Enjoy that new depth. Embrace it!
- January 31, 2010
- Diana Ritchie said...
Oh Chery - I'm so sorry! I've been following your story (you are a wonderful writer - I could hardly wait for the next installment!!) and was hoping for a better endings.
It's always hard to imagine that someone wouldn't want to re-connect. In my family it was my mother's birth mother..so sad.
I really appreciate you sharing this story.
- January 31, 2010
- Astrid said...
Wow! You need to send your story to NPR's "The Story" and see if they will interview you. I wish you the best in this pursuit. Does your Aunt Gem know the reasons why JM seems so adamant to be left alone?
- January 31, 2010
- Bill West said...
I empathize with you. My Mom's Dad
severed all connections with her and
my uncle after a divorce. For years
she never spoke about him. I wish she had been able to try to reconnect
with him but there were so many emotions involved she never did.
I hope your father and brother will
someday have a change of heart.
Thank you for sharing your story.
- January 31, 2010
- Miriam Robbins said...
Chery, thanks for sharing this story, heart-breaking as it has been. Not every adoption story has a fairy-tale ending, but it must give you some peace to have some questions answered. I am glad you have been able to connect with Gem and get genealogical information on that side of your family tree.
Take care.
- January 31, 2010
- Greta Koehl said...
Chery, I can only echo the comments of others - you are so brave to have done this and I am so sorry that the outcome was not the one wished for. At least on the plus side you know that you have a wonderful husband and have found a new aunt. Thank you so much for posting this story.
- January 31, 2010
- Becky Wiseman said...
Thank you for sharing the story of the search for your father. I know it was hard for you to make those calls and even harder to write about it but you have done so quite eloquently.
Have you thought about sending your father and brother a link to your blog? Perhaps if they read this series they might have second thoughts and contact you...
- January 31, 2010
- Elyse said...
Chery - I am so sorry that your birth father refuses to talk to you. I can only imagine how hurt you must feel. Perhaps you should ask your Aunt Gem why he feels this way? Perhaps he has always felt guilty for not being around when you were a kid or maybe it is his own son that makes him avoid you. There are a multitude of reasons but I hope that some day in the future, before it is too late, that he will reach out too you.
- January 31, 2010
- Sheri Fenley said...
Chery I think JM's loss is by far greater. He is missing out on YOU!
- January 31, 2010
- Tracy said...
I have been following this series hoping and praying for a positive outcome. As I sat reading your story with tears in my eyes, I thought of my own similar saga. I was a very young child the last time I saw my own father so I empathize with your pain. I think there are just some issues that people can't reconcile even at the end of their lives. Unfortunately time does not heal all wounds.
I wish you the best as you get to know your Aunt Gem. It is courageous of you to share your story.
- January 31, 2010
- footnoteMaven said...
You know how I feel. We've discussed this.
What I'd like to tell you is how very brave I think you are "dishrag."
Your writing is perfection! Everyone who read this was sitting beside you on the bed waiting with you.
All things happen for a reason; even if we don't know what that reason is.
Life has a habit of making a hard right or left just when you thought you were headed in a straight line.
- January 31, 2010
- Alice Dilts said...
Thank you for sharing such a heart wrenching story about your birth father. It is hard to say why he acted the way he did although it could be something to do with his generation. Maybe your Aunt Gem can give you more insight. Any man can be a father but it takes someone special to be a Daddy.
- January 31, 2010
- Chery Kinnick said...
Thank you all for your supportive comments. I struggled with wondering if I should write about this topic, but it's what writers do--share stories about the human condition. And, what could be more human than this? I may be knocked down, but I'm not out. This experience has made me a better person, and one who has a much wider perspective than before, plus I achieved a lifelong goal of finding JM--so, not half bad. I could have wished for a different outcome, but what happened does not affect my self esteem. If anything, it has grown stronger. Take care everyone, and don't be afraid to face those difficult challenges. It is sometimes only by letting go that we can move forward and make room for the new.
- January 31, 2010
- Jasia said...
This is exactly every adopted child's worst fear when they decide to look for their bio parent. The sting of rejection is potent. You are a brave one, Chery, both for making the contact and for writing up and making public your experience. My heart goes out to you.
I wouldn't be surprised if you hear from your brother after your father is gone.
- February 01, 2010
- GrannyPam said...
I have no idea where you found the strength to write this, Chery. I hope that having contacted your birth father, you have the satisfaction of a completed task, in spite of the poor reception you have received.
God bless
- February 02, 2010
You know, as I read your story and my heart "hurts' for you, I can't help but feel sad for your father and brother. You have been so much help to me, so warm and helpful, such a wonderful addition to my "family", I feel sad for their loss. And I can't help but think, what a couple of dumb male fools...Nancy L
- February 03, 2010
- Chery Kinnick said...
Gretel - I appreciate your understanding exactly what a genealogy discovery like this means, and thanks for the writing comment. But, I still want to grow up to be just like footnoteMaven. (Gosh, I miss Nearby History, don't you?)
Jasia & GrannyPam - you are so supportive, thank you.
Nancy - here's to a future of family collaboration (with the families that will have us, that is!)
- February 03, 2010
- Nora said...
If it seems appropriate, perhaps you could send your father a card with the information about the location of your blog enclosed so that he or your brother could explore it on their own and get a better picture of your intentions and heart, and the work you have done to reconnect with them. It is a long shot, but you never know...at least you will have done everything possible without forcing the issue.
- February 04, 2010


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Last week I shared my 5 favorite new products from the CHA winter trade show, and tomorrow I'm going to share some of the images, displays and people who inspired me while I was there… but today, I'm going to keep in real and show you the sad, dreary little spots in my house that need some serious inspiration and TLC.
That's right… I'm going to share the ugly with you. This is not a Before & After post, this is a This-Is-Terrible-How-Can-You-Call-Yourself-A-Craft-And-Lifestyle-Blogger!? post.
Let's start with The Mantel From Hell. You know I hate my mantel, right?
This is its current condition.
A) That dark paneled wall that HH says I can't paint. It makes it difficult to do anything. The whole shebang is off-center and asymmetrical as well. Diff-E-cult to work with.
But it's late January… still no excuse for:
B) The remains of an arrangement from my blue and green Christmas.
Yeah…. pathetic. It was festive, now it's just kind of a holiday graveyard.
Which brings me to:
C) These little cute little green trees. Well… they were cute and green and sparkly when my sister brought them over on Christmas Eve. They were in the kitchen, but after Christmas I moved them to the mantel, where I promptly forgot to water them or give them any care or attention whatsoever.
They are still green and sparkly, but that is only because it turns out that their Christmas magic was sprayed on them in the form of green dye and glitter. Now they are stiff little Tree Skeletons.
D) Mercury glass. Shoved out of the way. Sitting in a clump. Mad glass, sad glass, no class.
My goal is to have this mantel prettied up and ready to share on Monday. Somebody please, please hold me accountable. Monday, OK? (**** Um, OK…Tuesday…)
Then there are the two other wall spaces that get me all cranky when I look at them…
The dark, boring hallway…
It needs paint, it needs a gallery wall, it needs something. So far I have only had enough energy to get irritated whenever I walk by. This is one of the next projects that has to happen around here. Ugh. (When did I get so lazy…? I love to paint. What's wrong with me?)
The other area that Has. Bothered. Me. Since. We. Moved. In. Here. is the dining room wall.
We've been in this house 4 years, and the only thing I've done to this wall is to glower at it and talk smack about it behind its back.
A) I have creative "writer's block" when it comes to doing anything about all of this space. I love the Family Rules subway art I made a few years ago, but I think it's time for it to go somewhere else. It's too small for that big wall.
B) See? More space. (That's part of why I love Halloween. I can just fill it up with bats.)
And because I'm Keepin' It Real today, I'm just gonna share C – F too.
C) Candle wax I need to make into new candles. Hubs just loves it when I leave that kind of thing sitting around. pfft. Not.
D) Misc paperwork that sits on the table and gets scooped aside into piles at dinner time. And then left there. Sometimes for days…
E) Silver bowls that should have been put away right after Christmas. Hubs loves these sitting around too.
F) Kid paper work, headphones and someone's water bottle collection. (Does anyone else have people who leave half full (I'm an optimist) bottles of water all over the house?! Makes me nuts!)
I know I'm not the only one with rooms like this. Right?
I'm hopeful that what I saw at CHA will spur me into action somewhere (anywhere!) in the house. See you tomorrow with my CHA inspiration post.
Wish me luck!
(*********UPDATED: The mantel update will be posted Tuesday, 1/29/13. That's what I get for promising things without first checking my calendar! Duh. *********)
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[Speaking Truth To Power]
What If Obama was White?
As the race for the White House emerges there's an unseemly topic no one-including those in the establishment media-wants to talk honestly about: racism.
And a question that needs to be asked is: what if Obama was white? A few weeks ago, Senator John McCain fumed that Senator Barack Obama had played the "race card" because he stated Republicans were trying to frighten Americans from his candidacy due to his "funny name" and the fact that Obama "doesn't look like those presidents on the dollar bills."
Rick Davis, McCain's campaign manager, screamed "Barack Obama has played the race card, and he played it from the bottom of the deck."
Didn't, McCain claim he would run a clean campaign? I guess that doesn't include racial polarization politics. But why should we be surprised. Using racism to secure their objectives is something Republicans are experts at, like pigs wallowing in mud. Make no mistake about it the same people who created the Willie Horton ads are now busy strategizing ways to inject racial poison into this campaign. The vitriol seen during the primaries, where some of Rev. Wright comments were run ad nauseam, is an omen of what's ahead.
It isn't an understatement to say that the outcome of this election will have serious ramifications for this nation. In fact, this election maybe America's last chance to live up to those lofty ideals that it preaches but hardly ever practices. America is dangling on a dangerous precipice. Ironically, America will be forced to face its shamefully racist history when white voters enter the voting booths in November.
The other day, CNN ran a poll result which stated that 31 percent of those polled felt electing Obama was a "risky" move. Somehow, only 21 percent felt McCain was "risky." For some reason the obvious follow-up question to ascertain the thought process behind these responses, seems, to have not been asked.
Remember when Geraldine Ferraro said, during the primaries, that "If Obama was a white man, he would not be in this position?" Well let's explore that: what if Obama was white?
First of all, would a white candidate have been asked to explain himself for his pastor's conduct, like Obama was forced to because of the views of Rev. Wright? Would a white candidate going up against Senator Clinton have to worry about being attacked as an "outsider," and "not fundamentally American" which was proposed by some in her camp? Why hasn't anyone labeled John McCain an "outsider," since he was born at Coco Solo Naval Air Station in Panama?
Moreover, wouldn't Senator Clinton Hillary have been forced to step out of the primary race long before if Obama wasn't just half white?
At present, many in "mainstream media" pontificate about the problems Obama is having with particular demographic groups. Curiously, when the debate analyzes why he's doing poorly with whatever faction the issue of racism never seems to be entertained as the root cause. Many other excuses are promulgated, including the assertion that he isn't "qualified" because he is "inexperienced."
Interestingly enough these concerns weren't raised during the elections of George W. Bush or Ronald Reagan. How much "experience" did Ronald Reagan have? Reagan, a former actor, was Governor of California for eight years (1967-75) before he became president. Obama was a state senator in Illinois for nearly seven years (January 8, 1997- November 4, 2004) before becoming a U.S. Senator for nearly three years now. When one includes his years as a community organizer-including his involvement in Project Vote, a voter registration initiative-as well as the twelve years he taught constitutional law, at The University of Chicago Law School, isn't he more qualified to lead this country that Reagan was?
And, should I even bother to compare Obama to this "president?" George Bush who was Governor of Texas for a mere five years before becoming "president." Before that he was the failed oilman behind Arbusto Energy. And given the paucity of his intellectual faculties, does anyone really think he is more "qualified" than Obama?
In the face of these and other examples the question is: what's behind these red herring excuses of Obama being "inexperienced" not "qualified" and a "risky" candidate? Wasn't it the "experienced" politicians like Hillary Clinton, George Bush and John McCain who created the Iraq mess America now finds itself in? Think about something else for a minute: why did Senator Clinton use the infamous "red phone" ad? Does anyone really think that the ad's implication of Obama being untrustworthy had nothing at all to do with his skin color?
Some pundits have proclaimed that racism is over, in America, because Obama made history by becoming the first African-American to receive a presidential nomination. That rosy assessment is utterly ridiculous.
Are race relations better than they once were? Absolutely. However, while we applaud the incremental gains made, we must remember the brutal widespread scope of this scourge in America.
In this presidential election cycle there is only one real choice, yet, the race is basically even and some polls have John McCain leading. How can a man in need of Geritol and a rocking chair who's mentally disintegrating before us and who has told us that he plans to continue the policies of Bush: tax-breaks for the rich, more war-for-profit schemes etc be running so competitively?
If Obama was white we'd be looking at the most lopsided win ever come November.
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The Central Connecticut swimming & diving team concluded day one in second place at the Northeast Conference Championships. St. Francis (P.A.) stands atop the rankings with a score of 80 followed by the Blue Devils in second with 66. Bryant is in third place (64), Wagner is fourth (60), and Mount St. Mary's rounds out the top five with a score of 58.
Day one of the 2012 NEC Championship opened with two relay events.
First was the 200 yard medley relay. Seniors Alex Czaplicki and Kristen Malski, junior Katie Lang, and sophomore Helene Neuhaus made up Central's 'A' relay team. The team swam to a third place finish touching the wall at 1:45.89.
The second and final event of day one was the 800 yard freestyle relay. Czaplicki and Lang also headed this relay team along with juniors Allison Rasile and Taylor Friedmann. Finishing second, the squad posted a time of 7:25.80, just .05 seconds behind first place St. Francis (P.A.) (7:25.75).
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Damien Vignaux
Berlin, Germany
When Damien a.k.a. Elroy, sits down at his drawing table, it's like he's an eight-year-old on a sugar high from being overfed candies at Grandma's house. He's influenced by pop culture, music and films, and he likes to experiment with a variety of media in his work, which often has a timeless quality.
L'Express Styles
For the second year in a row, a Colagene's artist signs the Shopping chronic of the l'Express Styles special Jewelry. Last year, it was Takeshi, and this year it is Damien Vignaux's turn.
L'Express cover
Damien Vignaux creates l'Express cover on the theme of Russia.
GQ Watches
Damien Vignaux illustrates, for the GQ watches supplement, the cover as well as an article on the trend of the seventies.
SNCF Magazine
Damien Vignaux illustrated a series of 6 portraits for the Magazine of the SNCF (French National Railway Company), produced by Babel Agency.
History of Western Civilization
Damien Vignaux created an evocative collage representing symbolic elements of Antiquity, the Middle Ages, modern and contemporary ages for the new edition of the book History of Western Civilization.
Management magazine / Special issue
Damien Vignaux's series of illustrations for the special issue of Management magazine on The Expatriates. He illustrated the following topics : What if I was taking off? It's decided, I'm leaving! I work. I come back.
Le Monde magazine
During this month of the Paris International Paris Motor Show, Le Monde Magazine wanted to illustrate a complete supplement file with photographs of the press (modern and more older). Damien Vignaux proves one more time how much he excels at the photomontage technique, no matter what is the subject. Mixing skillfully the vintage and the contemporain.
D'Amour Magazine
Damien Vignaux conceived 3 illustrations for D'Amour Magazine for David M Robinson – a chain of luxury jewelry stores in the UK, published by FMS Publishing. He had to represent the watch in 3 different thematic such as: "Air / Vintage Aviation", "Land / Driving and sport watches" and "Home / Formal dress watches".
Mövenpick / Website
Damien Vignaux created a timeline fresco which introduces, in a mini website, the new flavour of Mövenpick's ice creams. He also illustrated a series of slides for the quiz contest.
USAA Magazine
In the Summer 2014 issue of the USAA magazine, a collage style illustration by Damien Vignaux accompanied a subject familiar to American military men (and women) for the article "Preparing for the Drawdown".
Philosophie magazine
Series of illustrations for a package about the author Emilie Cioran for the magazine Philosophie. Damien had to work in a retro-modern style to follow the idea of the author.


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Sacred 3 brings its colorful co-op Diablo-esque gameplay to PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC this summer. With four-player drop-in, drop-out online multiplayer co-op and two-player splitscreen, Deep Silver's latest foray into the world of Ancaria should be a blast to play with friends and strangers alike. Check out…


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Tuesday, 4 February 2014
2014 ALA Award Winners
The American Library Association Youth Media Awards were announced last week, and the following titles are some of those that received awards:
John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children's literature:
Flora and Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo
Randolph Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children:
Locomotive by Brian Floca
Theodor Seuss Geisel Award for the most distinguished beginning reader book:
The Watermelon Seed by Greg Pizzoli
Robert F. Sibert Book Award for most distinguished informational book for children:
Parrots Over Puerto Rico by Susan Roth
Michael L. Printz Award for excellence in literature written for young adults:
Midwinterblood by Marcus Sedgewick
Visit the ALA website for a complete list of award and honor books.
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Three years since the first Sky HD box rolled out of the factory and into homes, Sky has updated it Electronic Programme Guide to bring it up to speed. But does the new EPG really make that much of a difference? We get channel hopping to find out.
Before we start, it's worth saying why we've decided to review a product which on a hardware front hasn't physically changed since its launch in 2006. We've taken the decision because the user interface has changed so drastically that it is almost as if it's a new device. Combine that with a massive price reduction, more channels and other features such as the eco standby mode since its launch and we felt it was time we gave it another look.
So what's the deal? You get the large black box that sits under your TV, a 160GB hard drive to store shows on, around 30 HD channels and the ability to pause live television via Sky+. For new customers the price has been dropped to £49.99 for the box instead of the original £199.99 and then you have to pay £9.75 a month on top of your usual subscription to get the HD content. If you've already subscribing to Sky HD then you'll be automatically getting the new EPG shortly as the company continues its rollout.
Now we've got the boring but useful bit out of the way, what of the new features? Well there are plenty, with a complete overhaul of how the interface looks and reacts.
The software has had a complete overhaul. It's all in high definition so it's a lot crisper and the main console page has completely changed. The screen is now split into three main areas: a mini TV, an info area and the all important listings that take up the bottom half of your TV.
The main menu interface is in fact more complicated than before but at the same time easier to navigate. Instead of menu after menu Sky has managed to somehow cram it all on the single page without overloading your senses.
The mini TV allows you to watch TV while surfing for something better to watch, while the listings and info panel let you see what's what at all times rather than just when you happen to press the i button.
Rather than having a page of categories as with the previous version, categories such as HD, Movies, Sport, and News are now there on the same screen. Jumping between them is a lot easier.
Sky, keen to promote HD content, has even gone as far as allowing you to mark HD shows in orange (you can turn it off) something that when you start looking at the HD listings makes you soon realise not everything is in HD.
On the whole is more an educating move rather than a useful one and our main criticism is that the highlighting cursor that shows you the programme you are selecting is in the same orange. Doh. Highlighting over a show means you can no longer see whether its HD or not without moving off it to see the orange text.
Sky isn't just about the what's on now, but obviously what you've recorded or what Sky has recorded for you. A quick press of a button and all the options change to Sky Anytime. Those not familiar with the service, it's Sky's pseudo On Demand offering that instead of giving you a large library of programmes to watch gives you a selection that is constantly changing. The great thing about the service is that anything in the Anytime area can be watched instantly, the downside is that none of it may be interesting to you.
The service is especially handy for the latest movies as they are all saved in HD and all ready at the push of a button rather than having to wait for the right time in the schedule.
There are times when it's over the top. Our Anytime was recently filled with Bond movies, it's currently filled with Die Hard (although not Die Hard 3 randomly) and you'll get a selection of programmes, sport, documentaries and movies to peruse.
Beyond Anytime, Sky has also reworked the planner. This is the area that lets you manage your recordings and perhaps realising that it's gotten a bit out of control is now a bit simpler. Series linked programmes get put in a single folder so you can easily find them, while the option to series link something is a lot easier too.
The final new feature is that rather than searching for programmes by just the first letter you can now use your keypad to type in the name of the programme you are looking for.
Entering the main menu system is just one of the ways to see what's on or coming up, but it's still labour intensive (well from a sitting point of view). So Sky has still enabled the ability to scroll through what's on via the arrow buttons while you are watching something full screen. Up pops a smaller information element that lets you press the info button for any programme on another channel or in the future (i.e., later that evening), an annoyance of the previous design eradicated. Hooray. You can now at least see whether something is interesting before you surf to the next channel.
Our favourite feature here however is one that is really simple. The software now tells you how long ago the programme started. "I've only missed the first 10 minutes" is a great info bite to have, likewise knowing that the movie is already 93 minutes in saves you working out whether you've missed too much.
It's clear Sky has worked hard making sure the new EPG works and works well. The new features will only help make your TV viewing easier to manage.
However it's far from perfect. The new EPG does little to help you get the most out of the 200 plus channels the service offers. The new home page is considerably more confusing the first time around and although it easy once you know what's where and why, we bet Sky will be inundated with queries as to how it works, even if there is a "How to" video in Anytime waiting to be played to help you out.
Of course just like a Facebook makeover there is no way of turning it off or saying no to the update but bare with the initial "Oh my god my TV has changed" moment - you will take to it like a duck to water within 5 minutes. And yes the annoying music has finally gone.
As someone who has had Sky in the house pretty much since its conception, the new interface will make your TV viewing experience more informative and easier. It is incredibly easy to use.
So is it a yes? There is no mistaking it, Sky+ will change the way you watch television. The explosion of HD content since its launch in 2006, and features like the auto standby in the middle of the night means it's now worth investing in, not just to watch sports and films.
We can't recommend it enough.


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Lamborghini has upped the gears with its own range of mobile products, including a tablet and a gold-plated Android handset, both set to drive into the hands of oligarchs this summer.
The Lamborghini TL700 boasts a metal and crocodile skin body, protected with a display built from sapphire glass, Russian site Hi-Tech Mail reports.
While the device costs 90,000 roubles (£1770), the display measures a mere 3.7in with a resolution of 800 x 480.
It also comes with Google's ageing Android 2.3 Gingerbread platform. Surely those paying that much to sit at the dinner table expect an Ice Cream Sandwich for dessert? Other specs include a 5Mp camera, 4GB of internal storage and a 1400mAh battery. Yeah, we know… there's not a lot of bang for the buck, gold bling aside.
On the other hand, the Lamborghini L2800 tablet does arrive without the Del Boy touch. It features a sapphire crystal display too and rolls up with Android 2.3 Gingerbread, although an ICS update is promised for a later date.
Source: Hi-tech.mail.ru
The L2800 features a 9.7in, 1024 x 768 display, 5Mp front-facing and 2Mp rear-facing cameras, 4GB of internal storage and 512MB of Ram.
Fortunately, the exclusion of gold has brought the price down from that of its compact brethren, although you'll still need to reach deep, as the L2800 is expected to retail for 75,000 roubles (£1480).
Both will launch in Russia sometime this August. We've yet to hear about a wider European or global rollout.
As it stands, racing fans have been able to get their mitts on Lamboghini laptops through a joint-venture with Asus.
Those more inclined to ride shotgun with other car makers were recently given the option of an edgy Porsche BlackBerry handset while Ferrari fans have previously been able to ride with Motorola.
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Pro skate border Tony Hawk is known for his death-defying stunts, but now he's going to try a new high-wire act and much like when he's shredding, he'll be operating without a net when he hosts the Cartoon Network's first-ever "Hall of Game Awards" show in February, reports the New York Daily News.
The new show, geared more toward a younger audience, will honor sports stars and top athletic moments from the past year. Some of the categories include "He's Got Game," which will select a standout, individual performance from a group of stars that includes Drew Brees, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James and "My Bad" which will highlight the best sports blooper of the year.
Though Hawk said he's a bit afraid of hosting the event, he's ready to give it a go.
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"I like a challenge," he told the Daily News. "I like to explore new things, and I feel like I'm capable of doing it."
He's most concerned with the live aspect of the show and how things could go off the rails.
"Anything live is scary," he said. "There are many other factors than just me. But as the host, for the most part if something goes awry, you're the one with the responsibility to bring it back together."
The concept for the show was created by IMG Meida and viewers will be able to vote for winners on the Cartoon Network's website.
Suggested Reading: New York Daily News, Cartoon Network, Media Freaks


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It just seems most logical to me that the crew's taken, interrogated, and killed with a "cover-up" excuse so it looks like an accident... Plus killed so they don't ever possibly expose what happened. But also, interrogated because they may reveal other information too, that the Empire wants, beyond the DS's plans. They're still looking for the base and all.
Vader does not exactly seem like the prisoner taking guy anyway...
Quote from: Jeff on May 14, 2012, 10:00 PM Vader does not exactly seem like the prisoner taking guy anyway...Really? Princess Leia? Han/Leia/Chewie? Luke? He's personally taken a prisoner in every movie of the OTC.
As the officer and troops departed, Vader turned his gaze back to the Commander. "Vaporize this fighter - we don't want to leave anything."
They were part of Vader's plan to lure Luke to the dark side.
They know of the plans, and the Death Star... They know that the Empire has done something clearly "against the rules" that requires a cover-up of some sort to keep it from going public.
Perhaps Vader is hoping Luke doesn't have the guidance to know that Vader is the one causing his friends pain. Remember, he is using them to lure Luke in, and of course he'd keep them alive until Luke is in his clutches. What if he hears Luke is coming in, he kills the others rebels, and Luke decides to turn around and leave?
I'd argue that people already know that...that's why there is a rebellion. It's not like the Empire fears anyone going public with the information. They use the Death Star shortly after this to very publicly show everyone how powerful they are. Besides, it's not like anyone escapes their prisons, so that would just as effectively silence anyone.
I don't really think Vader shows disdain for the station either... That's dislike. He just says they shouldn't be so proud of it because it's not the ultimate power in the universe... I don't see anything in him that says it's a bad thing, he just knows it's not perfect, or all powerful, as I think he probably feels the Force probably is the only "ultimate power in the universe".
The time that passes during ANH is pretty debatable... To me it's a non-issue though ultimately.
Vader has to travel from Tatooine to wherever the Death Star is, and it has to travel to wherever Alderaan is, and then it has to travel to wherever Yavin is... And it seemingly travels slower than smaller vessels with hyperdrives...
But ultimately the argument I'd make is that there is nothing to clearly indicate what the Rebels do, or don't know, that you took prisoner. And, again, airing on the side of caution, you're further ahead to just kill and be done with it in that situation. ...Since the established backstory on the Tantive IV seems to say the ship and crew are offed, I'm sticking with that. It also fits my perception of Vader as a character though, and just makes sense to me more than them keeping the crew prisoner for no real necessary reason, and with what I perceive as some risk no matter how minimal.
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Episode 41: Microcraft!
Welcome back to the podcast! This is Season 01, Episode 41! In this episode you are joined by the three hosts that started it all. In this episode your hosts come back and sit down to discuss quite a few topics that we found interesting and worth talking about to all of you. Thank you for your support!
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Back at work and dreaming of your next holiday?
Australian travellers enjoy one of the longest holidays in the world - taking 10 days on average for a single trip, according to SkyScanner. In fact 68 per per cent of Aussie travellers surveyed said it's the thrill of visiting new destinations that gets them excited about their next break.
Here's Skyscanner's suggestions for each month of the year:
January: Plovdiv, Bulgaria. You might struggle to find it on a map but 2019 is going to be Plovdiv's year. Crowned European City of Culture for 2019, this rather charming, ancient city will be hosting more than 300 events throughout the year, spanning music, theatre and dance. Check out some original street art from the Berlin Wall to mark 30 years of the wall coming down or experience Homer's Odyssey in a new production by the National Theatre of Greece. You also want to try "Paneurhythmics", which aims to create harmony between body, mind and spirit through music, movement and meditation.
February: Atlanta, USA. As American cities go, Atlanta is feeling pretty smug right now. And fair enough - it's the chosen host city for one of the biggest sporting events of the year, the Super Bowl. Not a fan of American football? Don't write it off. Atlanta's got a ton going for it. Check out The Varsity - the world's largest drive-in restaurant which has been a family-run city institution since the 1920s. We recommend ordering a Heavy Weight, Ring One and an F.O. (that's a hot dog with extra chili, onion rings and a frozen orange drink). Then head to the city's most unusual bar, Sister Louisa's Church of the Living Room and Ping Pong Emporium. Admire the kitsch decor, grab a $2 beer and dust off your ping pong skills or stop by on Wednesday nights for Church Organ Karaoke. Oh, and Atlanta is also home to the world's busiest airport, making it a pretty handy base for exploring the rest of the South, with laidback Savannah and boisterous, boozy Nashville both just an hour away.
March: Tokyo, Japan. There are plenty of cities that love to celebrate St Patrick's Day. Dublin (obviously). Boston (the most Irish city in America according to the US Census Bureau) or Chicago (where they dye the Chicago River green). But if you want St Paddy's with a twist, head to Tokyo. For the last 25 years they've hosted their own St Patrick's Day parade alongside the 'I Love Ireland Festival'. Organised by the Irish Network Japan, over 100,000 visitors are celebrating. Then keep the party going at An SÓLÁS, the best Irish bar in the city. Loved by locals and expats, you'll find traditional Irish music, fish and chips and the best poured pint of Guinness this side of Ireland. While Tokyo is already the fifth most popular destination for Australian travellers, this proves there's always something new to discover!
April: Lebanon. If you get bored easily, try Lebanon. Start in Beirut. It's a city of contrasts; old and new, a mix of Europe and the Middle East, a bustling city right on the water. The best way to see the city is by walking – not only will you discover the different neighbourhoods, you'll also find all the best food, like baklava and manakish (a kind of pizza eaten on the go for the breakfast). For falafel, try Falafel Sahyoun. But choose carefully – there are two of them, run by feuding brothers, both claiming to be the original. Ready for another juxtaposition? Ninety minutes drive from Beirut is Faraya Mzaar, a particularly good ski resort (with a season that lasts into April) making Lebanon one of the rare places you can swim in the morning and ski in the afternoon.
May: Hội An, Vietnam. Vietnam appears twice on the Skyscanner 'emerging cities' list for Australian travellers, so you might not need any more encouragement to plan your next trip. But we think May is the perfect time to visit as it usually (fingers crossed) sees the lowest rainfall of the year. Once arrived, visit Hội An, an old trading port with a rich history. You'll see the influence of other cultures in the architecture, such as the French colonial buildings and the famous Japanese covered bridge. Aim to be there on the 18th for the monthly lantern festival where hundreds of lanterns float downstream under the full moon. Aside from the impressive architecture and culture, Hội An is also famous for its food, with street food stalls and hole in the wall restaurants offering not just a real bargain but also an authentic experience. Try the local favourite cao lầu, a pork and noodle dish made with water from a nearby ancient well. Not as wrong as it sounds...
June: New York City, USA. Pride is always a special time in New York but this year the party goes global as the city hosts WorldPride all month long. Held on the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising and the birth of the modern gay rights movement, it's the perfect time to reflect and celebrate. From the Human Rights Conference to Pride Island, an epic music festival on Pier 97 by Hell's Kitchen, there's pretty much something for everyone, including rooftop parties, film screenings and the legendary Pride march itself. Then try one of New York's latest restaurants, Manhatta. Part of the empire of prolific restauranteer Danny Meyer, it offers some of the best views in the city – 60 stories up, with floor-to-ceiling windows. Plus the prices are surprisingly down-to-earth with three courses for $78 USD.
July: Boryeong, South Korea. Since last year's Winter Olympics, South Korea has been speedily rising to the top of our travel bucketlist. There's the incredible buzz of Seoul. The majestic temples. And, our personal favourite, a mud festival. As the organizers put it, "If Brazil has Rio Carnival and La Tomatina in Spain, then Korea has Boryeong Mud Festival." Running from the 19 - 28 July, it's a kind of mud playground with a giant mud bath, a mud super slide, a mud swimming pool, mud massages and something called the "mud mime character performance" (we're not sure either). Splash mud over strangers, push them into mud or just cover yourself from head-to-toe, and revel in dirty delight with a clear conscience. In a country where beauty treatments are taken seriously, the special minerals found in the mud are a cause of celebration.
August: Singapore. Singapore rates as the fourth most popular international destination for Australian travellers. Unsurprisingly, National Day in Singapore is always a big event. Held on the 9 August, there's the usual parade and fireworks, but this year there's extra cause for celebration. After the blockbuster success of Crazy Rich Asians, Singapore is seeing an influx of tourists ready to enjoy the decadent beauty they saw on screen. You can visit locations like Gardens by the Bay (the incredible waterfront nature park where Collin and Araminta had their wedding reception) and Marina Bay Sands (where the rooftop bar scene from the end of the movie was filmed). Not on a crazy rich budget? Not a problem - you can still experience the best of Singapore. The country is home to the world's cheapest Michelin star restaurant (well, more of a stall) Liao Fan Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle.
September: Málaga, Spain. The Spanish Costa del Sol hasn't always had a reputation as a culture hub and is instead better known as a fave among British sea sand and sea seekers. But now the city of Málaga holds just as much appeal for art lovers. There's always been a strong link (Picasso was born here) but new museums have really made this a cultural destination. On 27 September - to mark World Tourism Day - you can even visit them for free. You literally can't miss the Pompidou Centre – a huge, multi-coloured cube right on the waterfront. The Modern Utopias exhibition runs all year and features work by Kandinsky, Chagall and Miró, along with a giant flock of sheep. After that there's at least another 20 museums to explore. For another artistic experience, try the Taberna Uvodoble where chef Willie Orellan takes classic tapas dishes and gives them a contemporary spin, all in sleek surroundings.
October: Amsterdam, The Netherlands. You might think Amsterdam is a party town but just wait until ADE kicks off. Starting on 16 October, the Amsterdam Dance Event is described as "five days of total electronic music emersion". It's a mix of conference and festival; by day you can watch masterclasses and panels with DJs and producers (perfect for anyone trying to break into the industry) while at night it's one big party with 2,500 artists performing in 140 venues. Last year's event featured everything from 'Raving for Revolution' (tackling sustainability and social issues in the music industry) to a series of sold out shows from Martin Garrix. Need to slow things down? Swap EDM for jazz at Bar Oldenhof, a hidden cocktail and whiskey bar that's cosy, sophisticated and proudly stuck in the 20th century.
November: Perth, Australia. Skyscanner has found that 81% of us chose to explore our homeland during the holidays last year. Looking for 2019's staycation spot? Then definitely consider Perth. While it's been something of a holiday bridesmaid - lagging in popularity behind Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane - it boasts a wine region, conservation areas and countless beautiful beaches that shouldn't be overlooked. And this year there are going to be some epic beach barbecues happening. It's all part of Gourmet Escape food festival which looks set to be bigger than ever, with 10 days of events in Perth, Margaret River and Swan Valley kicking off from 9 November. Boasting an unrivalled reputation amongst foodies (Nigella calls it magical), the festival's relaxed atmosphere, unrivalled produce, wine and seafood provide a draw for everyone from local suppliers to celebrity chefs.
December: Val d'sère, France. See out the end of 2019 on the slopes of the European Alps. If you get excited about ski lifts, get to Val d'sère where the old four-person télécabines that debuted in 1966 are getting replaced by beautiful new gondolas (their Italian designer works for Ferrari and Maserati). The first of their kind in France, they have heated seats, hold 10 people and will halve the journey time from La Daille up to the Folie Douce. Prefer fancy hotels to luxury ski lifts? Just wait for Le Refuge de Solaise, opening in December. At 2551m, it's France's highest hotel.The rooms have an elevated rustic charm, there'll be a restaurant, a screening room and spa, but the real attraction is being the first on the slopes every morning.


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Not totally sure but we were at a concert and the lead singer of audio adrenaline was there. He talked for Compassion, but boy was his voice gone. A teen with us told us that the band had broken up because he'd ruined his vocal cords, but wow, I hadn't heard the result.Sweetpetunia wrote:Wow, it's been a while since I've been here. The board looks different
I have a question for anyone who can help me with AH&L. My DD is trying to come up with a topic for her Argumentative paper. She originally wanted to write it on whether or not monkeys know right from wrong, but couldn't find much in the way of resources for that topic. She decided that would be a bad topic so she wants to know if she can write on the topic of screaming in music and whether or not her favorite Christian band's lead singer should stop doing it. (There are some fellow fans that believe he's going to lose his voice if he doesn't stop screaming.)
What do you think? Is this an acceptable topic for a high school argumentative paper?
Definitely something she could look in to.