text:
POLL: Best The-Dream/Tricky Stewart songs
So this is based on theShipments Kanye poll. I thought it was fun and wanted to do something similar. Maybe The-Dream and Tricky Stewart and the best choice but they have a bunch of great tunes and everyone will know them, even if they don't know they're by them.
Of course I'm expecting stuff like Single Ladies and Umbrella to come pretty high but the point of these threads is to unearth some less obvious tunes. You can see an (incomplete) list here:
Unlike the Kanye poll this about the whole song, not just the beat. Mostly cos they usually write the lyrics and the melody too.
So post your favourites below but no lists. Compile your top 30 (you can do less if you want) and send PM them to me. I'll crunch the numbers then post it.
Deadline: Two weeks for this shit. PM me your lists by 1st March
Any suggestions for similar polls? I would've done Neptunes or Timabaland but we've already had really great lists on those already. What about Rodney Jenkins next?
Drink In My Cup by Electrik Red
Is prob my favourite at the moment.
The whole Electrik Red album is great. So many tunes.
I wonder whats happened to the long promised follow up.
its brilliant, they should have been massive because of it but over here at least it hardly made a blip. Would love to hear more from them if they can capture that vibe again.
completely forgot the luda guest verse in that
really great.
I'm in for this obv.
Not sure about Jenkins though. Not sure if people are aware enough of his work? You have to get like at least like 8 people to submit ballots to really make it worthwhile so the more obvious choices are a better bet.
Yeah I guess people will know his tunes but probably not him.
Can you think of other people? It's difficult because they have to be pretty popular but with large and diverse enough discographies to make it interesting.
I guess we could leave the realm of Hip-Hop and R&B. Maybe i'll do a Miles Davis one.
miles would be insaaaaane.
RZA is an obvious one and you'd probably get a ton of participation for that one. Dre.
Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis would be my choice though.
RZA and Miles are kinda overwhelming though.
Probably benefit from a expert curatorial ear rather than crowd sourcing.
Jam & Lewis is an excellent call though. So much good stuff.
Rodney Jenkins
Is he the guy who did What About Us by Brandy? Not sure I know much more about him, prob heard loads of his stuff and not known tho. That tune is a beast.
oh now I remember
he use to be all over the radio and it'd say Darkchild in a whisper in all his tracks.
Yeah he's the Darkchild guy.
Did most of Brandy & Monica's tunes. So many dope Brandy album tracks.
Justin Bieber - One Time
I don't care what anyone says I LOVE THIS SONG
Drop drop five stacks on the make up bag
Don't know if I know enough of his stuff written for others to contribute...
Yeah but you could just include do your favorite tune from his albums
I'm pretty sure you'll know more than you think.
are tricky stewart songs without the dream allowed?
or just ones with the dream?
I just put them both because they write the majority of stuff together. What song were you thinking?
i like gimme dat
by ciara.
Gimme Dat is a tune to be fair.
I'd always assumed it was by them both though. Are there many other Tricky solo produced joints?
I say we do both!
cos then Who Dat can be number one
best song
just pm'd my favourites
and included some without the-dream.
Yep. Got the list and its looking great.
More lists please people, y'all got till Friday. Also by popular demand solo tune from either Tricky or Terrius will be accepted.
Deadline for submissions is today, PM me!
roll this thing out,
Only you and me did a list :-(
I could still do it anyway, Shipment where's your list bro?
I got about halfway through and then found out I had to fly out of town
for a thing. Was gone for a few days. I'll wrap it up this week.
Never heard this one before
Billy Crawford - Bright Lights
Wondering what involvement these dudes had
in My Beautiful Dark Twisted...? On that link in the OP it has their name attached to 3 songs? but nothing else on the internet other than Dream lending some vox to All of the LIghts.
Yeah it's weird. I guess he just did backing vocals on those tunes?
But why put it on your production/writer discography?
Also he's got all those credits for tunes on 4 but you can tell that Schoolin Life, 1+1 & Dance for You are the only ones he wrote properly. Maybe the lyrics of Love on Top but End of Time and Run the World are clearly Diplo/Switch jams which he just had some minor involvement in while Countdown is a Shea Taylor tune.
Credits are annoying huh?
Yeah these were a total mess to dive through.
They have their own stuff, then they have what they did together, then they have writing credits, then Tricky has songs he engineered a little bit of or played one instrument for, etc.
Alright, I created a pretty thorough spotify playlist
for tricky/dream productions/song-writing credited songs. Couple things missing but the major stuff is in there:
And all you lazy suckers have no excuse any more, I'm http://youtu.be/HksJCN5YPSc
lemonbrick, badman, jimi, georgia, crispin + other dream fans GET IN
I just get bored doing lists
unless its a tracklist after a mix or something. Not really in the mood to dig thru loads of The-Dream to remember the names either. Might pop a list down one day if I go on a The-Dream binge. But I can't force it haha.
i forgot about this lol
but what the fuck: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=uDraA1cBHpc
I've been super busy and have got round to doing the math on the list.
So if you wanna send me a submission go ahead!


text:
Logan Marshall-Green Welcomes Baby Boy Tennessee with Wife Diane - See Pics of the New Baby Here!
Logan Marshall-Green and his wife Diane have just welcomed a beautiful baby boy Tennessee Logan Marshall-Green into the world!
"Meet Tennessee Logan Marshall-Green" the 37-year-old actor shared on his Instagram account on Friday (April 11), along with a picture of the adorable newborn baby.
He also shared many more pics of his son, his daughter holding his son, and his wife in labor.
"Birthday Girl and Boy" Logan captioned on of the pics of mom and son – happy birthday to Diane and her new baby boy!
"My Chilin Chilin" Logan wrote on the pic of his two kids.
Congratulations to the happy couple on the wonderful new addition!

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Hillsdale Furniture Killarney Counter Height Extendable Dining Table
Killarney collection On-trend counter height square top table Comes with butterfly leaf Includes Allen wrench needed for assembly
Everyone know is a good product. Many peoples are waiting to buy with special discount price. Many peoples prepare to buy on winter or special event times But Many peoples don't know may be out of stock soon Today you should to check amount product in stock to buy before it was out of stock.
Are you looking for the cheap , Now We offer the good discount on special price. If you order now. You may be able get special offers Today!
Related items of Hillsdale Furniture Killarney Counter Height Extendable Dining Table
Shopping Tip to buy Hillsdale Furniture Killarney Counter Height Extendable Dining Table
Thank you so much.Big Greatly Congratulations to you. Good Deals. If you would like to order . is a nice product to buy for yourself and your family. or If you want to buy Hillsdale Furniture Killarney Counter Height Extendable Dining Table. Please click Go to store button. When you're in order page. Please check the terms and conditions of sale, the refund policy and the delivery details. (Be aware of the full cost of your Hillsdale Furniture Killarney Counter Height Extendable Dining Table purchase. Additional costs may include: currency conversion, taxes, postage and shipping fees.)
Good offers for you
Other Reviews
Review #1
I needed a simple dining table, and found this at the top of the search. I can see why it's so popular. The dining table is PERFECT. Yes I'm shouting but this is a great dining table. If I ever need another color, I'll happily purchase. It also fit true to size. I purchased my usual as well as one size up, and the usual fit perfectly.
Review #2
I can't say enough nice things about this dining table. This dining table can go anywhere. Very becoming. True to size. I love this dining table! Very tailored look. Nice material, feels great on. I love this !
Review #3
This is such a great and delicate dining table. It's very pretty. I purchased one for myself and my friend. I would definitely recommend this product if you're in the market for a cute dining table. great gift for any age! it looks a little cheap but still very cute!
Online Shopping Tips
Shopping Online: Tips for the holidays
The holiday season is upon us, and that means millions of people will be shopping for gifts online. Though online shopping peaks between Thanksgiving and Christmas, you can be a safe shopper year-round. Here are some tips to remember:
-Always use a credit card. Never use a wire-transfer or a non-credit card method to buy anything online. Laws allow you to challenge any disputed item that shows up on your credit card bill, and most credit card companies have what's called a "zero liability" policy that doesn't hold you accountable for charges made if your card is lost or stolen.
-Make sure you're using a secure site when paying for something. The site you're visiting may not have an "https" in the URL, but you should see one when you go to check out. As an example, when you shop at Amazon, you only see www.amazon.com in the URL. But when you go to pay for the items in your shopping cart, you're taken to a secure version of the site. You can see that the checkout page begins with "https," a sign that you're on a secure site.
-When in doubt, do some research! If looking at a website that seems sketchy, pause for a second and do some research on the company before you buy. The Better Business Bureau offers a list of accredited businesses on its website. You can also Google the company. You may find customer reviews and experiences that could help you determine if the site is legitimate. If in doubt, don't buy.
-Finally, don't click on links directly from e-mails. Businesses love to send e-mails touting their latest sales. But so do scammers! If you get an e-mail from the Gap advertising 30% off, don't click directly from the email. Instead, type in the Gap's web address directly into your browser and then search for the deals. This helps prevent you from clicking on a link from a phishing email.
Online shopping is fun and convenient. Just make sure you're doing it safely and securely, and you should be fine.


text:
GoldFire necesitaba un nuevo diseño de otro y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 57 diseños de 11 diseñadores freelance.
I'm an indie game developer. I currently only make browser based games, but I try to push the envelope, and am trying to make my poker game look and work as well as software offerings from the big guys like Poker Stars.
The audience is worldwide, 80% male, 21-40 years old.
I'm recoding my poker tables from the ground up and want a fresh look that can better compete with the big players (you can go to http://pokerrpg.com to see what the tables look like right now). I've attached the template that you can use, and your poker table should fit in the space that the poker table outline is in (your table doesn't have to be the same shape, but it should be around that size). I will need a layered PSD from the winner of this contest so I can make changes in the future if needed for special promotions, etc.
Chairs are not required, nor are cup holders (though feel free to be creative). Green felt is preferred, but if you think something else looks better, go for it. There needs to be a spot for the dealer at the top middle, but just the chip tray is needed (no dealer character image or anything like that). If you add either of these, there will be 9 players at a table not counting the dealer spot.
The attached logo needs to be in the middle of the table as well.
Attached are also 6 images of example poker tables from other poker games.
The perspective can either be from straight above or from a slight angle like in the example images.
Remember, I only need you to design the poker table itself, the rest is taken care of (don't use the poker table shape in the PSD, it is just for size reference). If you have any questions please ask!


text:
Yamaha Song Beats FREE App
Yamaha Song Beats App
Song Beats is an iPhone app that supports your drum performance by visualizing which drums to hit and when to hit them while playing along with your favorite songs. The app also allows you to easily create custom accompaniments for drums, putting your drumming at the center of the band. There are more than 1000 songs available from a shop that's built right into the app. In addition, you can also use 10 built-in demo songs or any MIDI song that you've already purchased from Yamaha MusicSoft by using iTunes File Sharing. Register Song Beats with Yamaha, and your first song is free! *In-app purchases are only available in the US, UK, Germany and Japan at this time.
- Compatible with iOS5 or later and iPhone 3GS/4/4S & later, iPod touch (3rd/4th Generation & later), iPad (1st/3rd generation), iPad2 (2nd generation)
Download this from iTunes App Store right here..........
This is compatible with the Yamaha DTX400K Electronic Drum Kit which comes equipped with 10 professional drum kits made with world-famous sounds from throughout the history of drums including Yamaha's legendary acoustic series. The size of this kit and the unique design of the snare and toms give the user a superior drumming experience in total comfort. Available from Dolphin Music NOW......Next Day Delivery Guaranteed.
To see more features about this App please go to the Yamaha's US Website.


text:
Nude Lips And Colored Lids: The Perfect Summer Beauty Look
The beauty of nude lipstick is its versatility—it truly goes with everything. In fact, the only downside is deciding what to pair with your nude pout. When your lips go nude, your cosmetics case becomes a grab bag, filled with a wealth of complementary makeup shades. Ugh, we know, decisions, decisions. Don't worry—we narrowed it down for you. Keep reading to get inspired by five gorgeous nude lip and colorful lid combos!
lester cohen/getty
Pinky Nude + Violet: Bite Beauty High Pigment Pencil ($24) in Madeira + Sephora Collection Colorful Eyeshadow ($5) in No. 23
jon kopaloff/getty
Cool Nude + Apricot: Dior Dior Addict Lipstick ($32) in Urban + Laura Mercier Eye Basics ($25) in Peach
Amanda Edwards/getty
Dusty Nude + Taupe: Marc Jacobs Beauty Matte Lip Gel ($30) in Pout + Bobbi Brown Eye Shadow ($22) in Taupe
Steve granitz/getty
Matte Nude + Baby Blue: Lorac Pro Matte Lip Color ($16) in Nude + Buxom Stay-There Eye Shadow ($18) in Husky
Dave M. Benett/Getty
Warm Nude + Metallic: Maybelline Super Stay 14 Hour Lipstick ($9) in Beige For Good + Nars Dual-Intensity Eyeshadow ($29) in Dione
What's your favorite nude lipstick? Share your shade in the comments!


text:
Megan Fox & Brian Austin Green: Post-Baby Jar Outing!
Megan Fox steps out for dinner at Jar restaurant with her husband Brian Austin Green for the first time since giving birth on Sunday (November 11) in West Hollywood, Calif.
It was recently revealed that the 26-year-old actress was able to keep the birth of her baby boy Noah quiet with the help of Reese Witherspoon.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Megan Fox
Megan recently talked with LA Times about Judd Apatow's directing style on the set of her new film This is 40.
"Whatever comes to Judd, he yells it out and you do it," Megan shared. "And it's funny or it's not funny. You just keep going. But I know I'm not gonna come up with anything better than the jokes he throws at me."
FYI: Brian is wearing Levi's jeans.
20+ pictures inside of Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green on a date…


text:
You might have seen several truth shows where a guy buys a home at an affordable price Doug Clark live real estate events, then offers it for bigger revenue. You see him make loads of cash, you see him lose some. Sure, losing the cash is easy, however how can he make such huge profit simply by buying and offering old houses? Discover the ropes and read on.
You can begin investing real estate for earnings when you have enhanced your credit rating. You may decide to think about numerous home loan choices from the seller of the building. For example Doug Clark live real estate events, you can ask the seller to carry a part of the loan equity. Also, you might have to leave about 5 percent of the loan to the bank and obtain the remainder of the loan. To boost your chances of making larger revenues, you need to work more difficult to obtain money for your realty company.
Doug Clark Real Estate Events
Three Techniques Anyone Can Utilize To Turn Houses
So next time you believe about investing in property, think about the above and start knowing exactly what will be expected of you to succeed. Don't start investing in property believing it will be easy money with really little effort.
A a great deal of people understand that there are a lot of opportunities where one can invest his money. For the majority of public, it is always simple to discover one or the other way to conserve cash. Everyone desires his money to grow which's why individuals invest. Anybody who has actually found out about the boom in realty may be considering buying a house. There are numerous public who make a lot of cash by acquiring homes at low costs and then selling them at high rates. You may know such individuals who have actually grown abundant extremely quick by buying and selling houses.
My first deal was just for $1,000 but I didn't concentrate on just how much cash I had actually made. I recognized that now I know my time is very valuable and I require to ensure Im not throwing "watches" in the trash. Are you making 40+ dollars an hours at your task?


text:
Watch The ::God Is Imaginary Videos On YouTube ::
0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.
Tomorrow, the independent minor league baseball team the St. Paul Saints will undergo a kind of religious conversion. For one night, they'll become the Mr. Paul Aints. They're dropping the Saint and an S, creating a secularized version of their name for a game that's sponsored by the Minnesota Atheists.
A lot has happened here since Joyce Simpson saw the face of Jesus in the forkful of spaghetti on the Pizza Hut billboard near Coleman Watley's Jiffy-Lube.


text:
September 15, 2015
Former Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney writes that this statement, found after Dedon Kamathi's death earlier this month, is a "letter that Dedon wrote in the case of his demise during the trip that he and I took together to Syria while it was under attack from U.S. imperial forces. This letter, I believe, is critical to understand who Dedon was and how committed he was to his community. He was ready to give his life for his beliefs and for us."


text:
Video: How to Test an Alternator
If you have a newer battery, but your car won't start, you may have a bad alternator. Rick Muscoplat, an automotive expert at The Family Handyman, will show you how to test alternator.
How to Test Alternator with a Voltmeter
Alternator test with a voltmeter
If it's in the range, it's good. Connect the meter leads to the battery terminals and look for 13.8 to 15.3 volts (engine running, lights and accessories off). That means the alternator is pumping out the juice.
If you're tempted to test an alternator by disconnecting the negative battery cable, don't do it. A good alternator may indeed keep the engine running, but it was never a good test. In the pre-computer days, you could pull it off without damaging anything. Today, you risk frying every electrical device in your vehicle. The second you disconnect the battery, the voltage regulator pegs the alternator to put out maximum power. With no battery in the circuit to act as a buffer, the alternator can put out up to 150 volts, depending on engine rpm. When the smoke clears, that "simple test" could end up costing you several thousand dollars for new electronics.
Instead, get a cheap voltmeter (about $15 at any home center or auto parts store). With the engine off, battery voltage should be between 12.5 and 12.8 volts. If it's below that, charge the battery with a battery charger before you conduct the test. Then start the engine and check for increased voltage readings as shown above. If you see higher readings, chances are the alternator is good (more sophisticated testing equipment is needed to detect an open or shorted alternator diode).
By the way, a dead battery in the morning is usually caused by a computer module that isn't shutting down when you turn off the car. If your alternator tests good, get your vehicle into a shop and pay a pro to find the misbehaving module.
Required Tools for this How to Test Alternator Project
You'll need a voltmeter.


text:
KFI 36" Round Crisp Linen HPL Table with 4 9222-Espresso Chairs (36RB922SCL9222E)
Item #: 901-2121956KFI
Model #: 36RB922SCL9222E
Brand: KFI Seating
Not yet rated.Be the first to Write a Review!
$889.99 Each
Delivery Date:
Enter Zip CodeParcel
Help with furniture delivery, assembly,...Read more + Read less -
protection plans and more.
Plus, you've got choices! You'll find options for those DIYers on a budget, those that want us to do all the work and everyone in-between. Want all the details? Get them right here.
KFI's round 36" pedestal table with a crisp linen HPL top- round silver base with 4 Bentwood Cafe Chairs in Espresso is perfect for restaurants, cafes, and break rooms. It has a 1.25" thick high pressure laminate top that's durable and easy to clean. Th e top has an attractive black T-Mold edge that won't crack or peel and protects the table from bumps and dents. The steel column has a 3" diameter and is made of 16 gauge steel. The top and base are all shipped in one box, and the pedestal table is easy to assemble. Made in the USA and GSA approved. Made for Commercial Use.
- Crisp Linen HPL Top, Espresso Cafe Chairs
- Chair-16 Gauge Steel Frame
- Capacity: 300 lbs- Chair
- Assemble Required on table only
- Warranty:12 year on frame and base
- Chair-Espresso
- Chair-Bent Plywood Shell
- Chair-Stacks 5 high
- Table-1.25" High Pressure Laminate Top
|Furnishing Color : White
|Furnishing Material : Laminate
|Table Shape : Round
|Table Type : Table Sets
|Brand : KFI Seating
|Customizable : No
|Weight : 66.00 lbs. per Each


text:
An Exciting Mix of Old and New
As the capital of the United Arab Emirates and the largest emirate by area, Abu Dhabi is home to the seat of government, the Al Nahyan royal family, and a population of approximately 20% Emirati citizens and 80% expats. But its commitment to local culture and heritage, combined with international influences, is what makes Abu Dhabi an intriguing, exciting, and hospitable mix of new and old.
To see a shining example of the new, visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. With 82 domes, 24-carat gold-gilded chandeliers, and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, this architectural wonder offers a glimpse into the area's soul. To learn more about the past, visit Abu Dhabi Heritage Village and be sure to take part in the very modern tradition of taking a selfie with a camel.
When it's time to beat the desert heat, go for a stroll along the waterfront of Corniche Road to find restaurants and cafés perfect for people watching, not to mention Corniche Beach. And if you crave the cool comfort of air conditioning, shop to your heart's content at one of the many upscale malls found throughout the city.
Featured Voyages
- Departing: 29 November 2019
- Prices from: £2,208 Per Person
- Departing: 17 December 2019
- Prices from: £1,963 Per Person
With 82 domes, 24-carat gold-gilded chandeliers, marble columns inlaid with semi-precious stones, and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, it's a stunning place of worship, accommodating 40,000 people.
This incredible arcology project combines modern engineery and technology with traditional desert architechture to deliver zero-carbon living. Explore this truly astounding modern development on foot, or in driverless pods, guided by magnetic sensors and powered by solar electricity.
This epic four-mile waterfront promenade features bike and walking paths, beaches, restaurants, cafes, and shops, making it a wonderful spot to take in Abu Dhabi and its residents.
Featured Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Shore Excursions
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates At a glance
- 0.20
- 0.27
- 0.35
- 0.35
- 0.23
- 17.54
- 0.89
- 5.21
Featured Blogs Related To
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Five Reasons to Travel to The Arabian Gulf
Next year, we're embarking on a voyage through the Arabian Gulf and Emirates, round trip from Dubai. Members of our Loyalty program, Le Club...


text:
- MFLS Forums
Forums : MFLS Rules and Strategy Forum Thread : NUMBERS
[thread started by Carnival FC on Fri 3/6 21:32 ET]
[moderated by 1860 Oakland, SDFC Macross]
from Carnival FC
on Fri 3/6 21:32 ET
Reply to This Message
I thought I would start a thread about numbers. Because
numbers are fun. Add anything about numbers. I'll start:
Teams with the most players with 100 transfer fee:
Seattle (5)
LA Galaxy (3)
DC United (3)
from Hounds FC
on Sat 3/7 3:28 ET
Reply to This Message
Team with the lowest total team transfer fee: Colorado - 36.
With Marcelo Sarvas having the highest transfer fee of 12. Wow! No love for Colorado at all.
M* Sarvas, Marcelo 12
D Harrington, Michael 9
D Burling, Bobby 8
D Burch, Marc 6
D Moor, Drew 1
from Stormin Union
on Sat 3/7 5:53 ET
Reply to This Message
Hopefully that bodes well for philly today, heard that they were
working around the clock to get PPL cleared of snow and
ready for the game, might even hit 40 degrees today which will
feel like summer compared to recent temps
from Stormin Union
on Sat 3/7 5:59 ET
Reply to This Message
No transfer fee for M'bohli, he is even more of a sleeper pick
that I expected with only a few managers including myself out
of ~400 picking him for their squad. Time to roll the dice...
from Plattsburgh Divided
on Sat 3/7 13:11 ET
Reply to This Message
I have banked this week on an LA win and a Phili win. Not to put pressure on you but if I have a bad week its your fault.
from The Laws of Lalas
on Thu 5/28 13:58 ET
Reply to This Message
who are your dependable MVPs and despicable LVPs so far?
here's mine:
MVP Kitchen: 7 starts and 25 points
LVP Kaka: 5 starts and -4 points
from Shaolin Mystigods
on Thu 5/28 14:49 ET
Reply to This Message
MVP Kei Kamara: his 43 pts are punching above his
$220 salary
LVP Ra�s Mbolhi: 4 pts from 4 starts, but the
numbers do not begin to describe the meltdown that
he is associated with in Chester
from Seattle SC
on Thu 5/28 15:25 ET
Reply to This Message
MVP: Dempsey
LVP: Hollingshead 5 starts, -1 point (not really his fault, he scored when I didn't start him, did nothing when I did.)
from FC Byrd Turgler
on Thu 5/28 17:08 ET
Reply to This Message
MVP: Charlie Davies. 5 goals despite starting the season on the bench, and relatively cheap at 160. Makes the rest of NER's attack go, too.
LVP: Mix Diskerud. -7 at 260 salary. His fee is still 78. WTF?
from Weirder Bremen
on Thu 5/28 22:27 ET
Reply to This Message
MVP: Dempsey
LVP: Tyler Deric.


text:
The Sorabji Organ Project is by far the largest and most ambitious of its kind ever to have been supported by an educational institution; it is planned to span just over five years, from May 2008 to June 2013.
Kevin Bowyer is organist of Glasgow University Memorial Chapel; this project, funded exclusively by Glasgow University Trust, will revolve entirely around him. Kevin has been associated with the organ music of Kaikhosru Shapurji Sorabji (1892-1988) for more than twenty years. He will prepare new typeset critical editions of Sorabji's three organ symphonies and perform them in Glasgow and elsewhere during the course of the project whose culmination will be the world première of the Third Organ Symphony in the summer of 2013. He also plans to record all three works.
This project is of historic significance in a number of ways. Although Sorabji's public appearances as a pianist were very rare, from 1930-1936 he was the most frequent performer in the annual concert series of the Active Society for the Propagation of Contemporary Music, based in Glasgow and masterminded by Scottish composer Erik Chisholm. The society invited numerous important composers to the city to talk about and perform their work; those who appeared included Medtner, Bax, Szymanowski, Ireland, van Dieren, Hindemith and Bartók. Sorabji's works must have seemed immensely challenging to those attending these concerts, yet he was to comment most favourably on the intelligent and sympathetic reception that he received from his Glasgow audiences.
Sorabji's reputation has been gradually growing since the mid-1970s; before that time, there had been few public performances of his music and, as only a handful of his scores had been published, his work remained largely inaccessible. The past three decades have witnessed increasing numbers of performances, broadcasts and recordings as well as the easy availability of his entire corpus of work and the creation of many new editions of his scores. The first volume on the composer, the multi-author symposium Sorabji: A Critical Celebration, edited by Professor Paul Rapoport, was published in 1992 (Scolar Press [now Ashgate Publishing], Aldershot, UK) and reprinted two years later; one of its contributors, Professor Marc-André Roberge, has completed a substantial study of Sorabji's life and works which is due for publication soon. A number of other scholars have completed university theses and dissertations on the composer, including one by Simon Abrahams who is in the throes of editing several of Sorabji's larger piano scores; at the time of writing, the most recent is an oral biography by Sean Vaughan Owen.
As some two-thirds of Sorabji's works are for piano solo, it is perhaps inevitable that much of this activity has centred around the piano music. Sorabji's contribution to 20th century organ and piano literature is, like Messiaen's, of immense importance. Whereas Messiaen composed at least seventeen organ pieces, from miniatures to large-scale cycles, Sorabji's organ music consists of just three works, each of them symphonies and each cast in three movements; in purely quantitative terms, however, Sorabji wrote considerably more for the instrument than Messiaen, as those three symphonies together would occupy at least sixteen hours in performance!
Sorabji's First Organ Symphony is far smaller than either of the others, although at around two hours' duration it is anything but a bagatelle. Completed in 1924 and published the following year, it must have created a perplexing impression, particularly in the world of English organ music; although it evidences a thorough-going knowledge of then recent organ repertoire such as the works of Reger and the symphonies of Widor and Vierne, nothing like it had ever been composed before (it even predates Messiaen's earliest organ writing). Sorabji considered it to be his first truly mature work and is his earliest example of a large-scale multi-movement structure in which both fugue and passacaglia feature prominently. Its middle movement was played in 1928 in London by Edward Emlyn Davies; this performance evidently pleased the composer and greatly excited the young William Walton. Davies became the dedicatee of Sorabji's immense Second Organ Symphony, begun the year after that performance but not completed until 1932 because the composer interrupted work on it to write two piano pieces of epic proportions. Sorabji apparently began his Third Organ Symphony later in the 1930s but appears to have abandoned it for more than a decade; it was not completed until 1953.
Following Davies' performance, not a note of Sorabji's organ music was heard in public again until 1987, the year before the composer's death. On this occasion (again in London), the First Organ Symphony was heard in its entirety, played by Kevin Bowyer (movements 1 and 3) and Thomas Trotter (movement 2). The following year, Kevin examined the published score of the symphony thoroughly alongside a copy of the manuscript and annotated it with copious corrections; he then recorded the entire work (Continuum CCD 1001/2) on the magnificent Harrison & Harrison organ of the Church of St Mary Redcliffe, Bristol and performed and broadcast it in Denmark. Sorabji, then almost 96, heard the latter and was astonished at Kevin's virtuosity and command of all the music's intricacies; sadly, he died just before the recording was released (the entire middle movement was played from the master-tape at his memorial service). The recording met with fulsome international critical acclaim; a copy sent to Fernando Germani, no less, attracted the response 'astonished your brillant (sic) performances!'.
Kevin had met Sorabji for the first time in January 1988; shortly afterwards, he began to prepare a handwritten edition of the Second Organ Symphony and, on subsequent visits to the composer, he took with him copies of this mammoth 'work in progress', much to Sorabji's pleasure. This splendid edition was completed –coincidentally, in Glasgow – in 1991.
This project has represented a major mission for Kevin for many years. The fact that he has now been enabled to realise it is a cause for celebration; the history of the past century's organ music is about to be rewritten.
Information: www.sorabji-organ.org
Posted: 19 May 2008
Next item: Alun Hoddinott (1929-2008) >>


text:
France Decides That Expressing An Opinion About Your Teachers Should Be Illegal
from the please-explain? dept
Either way, it does raise a larger issue: what is wrong with a site that allows students to rate their teachers, and allows students, parents and the schools themselves to see what the students feel about various teachers? In France, they're saying it's a violation of privacy, but it's not clear what privacy is being violated. It seems the only violation is in preventing students from giving feedback and their honest opinions. Even the article notes that the average rating was quite favorable for teachers. This seems like the type of site that could only be useful. Yes, there will occasionally be an angry student who posts a bad review, but on the whole, you'd imagine that the ratings will even out and be accurate over time. If a teacher is really worried that their ratings are poor, perhaps that says more about their teaching ability than it does about this particular site.


text:
NSA spying document declassified
The Obama administration Wednesday declassified in part a key court order authorizing and setting the rules for the National Security Agency's collection of records on billions of telephone calls made by Americans.
Director of National Intelligence James Clapper released the most recent version of the so-called primary order that governs the far-reaching surveillance program former NSA contractor Edward Snowden leaked in June.
Story Continued Below
The order from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court sets a five-year limit on storage of the call data, restricts access to "personnel with appropriate and adequate training" and states that the data can be searched based only on a "reasonable and articulable suspicion."
However, the court does not approve each query to the database. In addition, the Obama administration deleted from the public version of the order most details about what sort of evidence could constitute an association with terrorism and result in a search of the call data. The names of terrorist groups the program is focused on also appeared to have been redacted.
( PHOTOS: Pols, pundits weigh in on NSA report)
The order, along with two previously classified congressional briefing documents on surveillance programs, were disclosed in connection with a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the controversial efforts.
In testimony prepared for the hearing, NSA Deputy Director John Inglis revealed that in 2012 the intelligence organization submitted 12 reports to the FBI based on the call-tracking database. Those reports contained fewer than 500 phone numbers, Inglis said.
Administration witnesses at the hearing continued their recent struggle to provide examples of cases in which the call-tracking database — often called Section 215 after the PATRIOT Act provision used to authorize it — was key to preventing a terrorist attack in the United States.
( PHOTOS: Celebs react to NSA story)
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) pressed for hard numbers of terrorist plots averted by the program, saying he was "far from convinced" that it had been critical on that front.
"That's a very difficult question to answer in that that's not necessarily how these programs work," Inglis said. He said one case in which the program had been critical — a case that would most likely not have been made "but for" the call-tracking database — was the successful prosecution of several men in San Diego for support of the Al-Shabaab jihadist group in Somalia.
Leahy suggested officials had muddled the numbers by combining those involving call-tracking with another program that allows U.S. officials to intercept Internet traffic linked to foreigners.
"Safe to say there are not 54 'but fors'?" Leahy asked, referring to reported successes of the call-tracking program.
( PHOTOS: 10 famous/infamous whistleblowers)
"It is safe to say that," Inglis said.
FBI Deputy Director Sean Joyce said the call-tracking program had also "played a role" in dismantling a plot to bomb the New York City subway, but he acknowledged that law enforcement was already onto the plot and that its key players before the metadata program provided an additional phone number for one of the conspirators.
"I'm not saying that it is the most important tool," Joyce said. However, he pled with lawmakers not to shut down the program.
"We need all these tools," said Joyce. "It plays a crucial role in closing the gaps and seams that we fought hard to gain after the 9/11 attacks. … We must have the dots to connect the dots."
Those kinds of statements clearly rankled Leahy, who said law enforcement could always craft a rationale for intruding on Americans' privacy.
( WATCH: Politicians sound off on Snowden)
"We could have more security if we strip-searched everybody who came into every building in America. We're not going to do that," the chairman said. "We could have more security if we closed our borders completely to everybody. We're not going to do that. If we put a wiretap on everybody's cellphone in America, if we searched everybody's home — at some point, you have to know where the balance is."
Leahy complained that the documents released Wednesday did not include court opinions concluding that all Americans' telephone records are "relevant" to terrorism investigations.
"It does not contain any real analysis of the 215 relevance standard," the chairman said.
Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) also focused on the "relevance" issue, arguing that the word was being stretched beyond its widely accepted meaning in order to allow the government to gather information on virtually every phone call made in America.


text:
THE LEGEND OF LegEnd
The Icelord IVHorseman leads his Warband to victory against another Daemon incursion on the remote Iceword Colony of Whorefrost. With him is a Warcheif of Krysto, a dignitary of sorts who wished to add his weapons to the fight.
Even as the newly spilt Ice-fig and Daemon blood mingles and cools the survivors celebrate in the glare of the icefields.
The Ice Warriors roars heighten as IVHorseman produces some Maniac Beer.
A salute to a well earned victory!
...but perhaps a victory claimed too soon...
Slowly the Bone Golem stirs. The hottest hatred courses through it's limbs...
Unnoticed, It reaches for it's Daemon Blade...
...and swings mightily!
With but moments to act, IVHorseman pushes the Krysto Warchief out of harms way.
At the same time his thrown OTC blade easily slices through the dying Bone Golems neck.
A heroic feat ...at a price
Bitterly the Iceworlders take their valiant leader from the field. His life preserved by machine and Maniac Beer. Their victory as so much ash.
The bright blazing glare of the Icefields takes on even more intensity as a shiny figure reveals itself to the marching column.
The Immortal, Valkyrie explains she has watched the battle and wishes to help. A kiss perhaps?..
Kiss? Don't be a dumbass, a kiss?!. Pah! Nothing so lame, she gave him a new pair of kickass robotic legs! Custom built by Immortal TechTM


text:
Millions of consumers will be faced with a choice to enroll in one of four different Obamacare "metal plans," on Oct. 1. The metal plans are new categories of health insurance – nicknamed "metal" because each plan is named after a metal – created by the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare.
Many consumers have little idea what these health plans offer in terms of benefits. A recent 2013 HealthPocket poll found only 4 percent of survey respondents correctly identified the basis by which these new metal plans will differ from one another. Given that failure to enroll in a plan could have financial consequences, it's important for consumers to learn the basics about the metal plans.
What are the plans?
The names of the four new Obamacare metal plans are Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum. The plans are named after different types of metal to help consumers understand the plans' coverage of medical costs: The more expensive the metal in the plan's name, the greater the plan's coverage of medical expenses. Bronze Plans, for example, cover only 60 percent of medical costs, with the remainder paid out-of-pocket by the person enrolled in the plan. Silver Plans cover 70 percent, Gold 80 percent, and Platinum Plans cover 90 percent of medical costs.
It is expected that the plans with higher coverage of medical expenses will have more expensive premiums. With respect to benefits, all four metal plans share the same Essential Health Benefits requirements for covering medical services. Insurers offering plans in federal or state health exchange marketplaces have to offer at least one Silver and one Gold plan.
Will the government enroll me in a metal plan?
Most people will need to have health insurance from an employer, from the government, or purchased individually, to avoid a penalty. However, enrollment in one of the four metal plans is optional. The government will not force you to enroll in a health plan. Depending on your income, you may qualify for a tax subsidy that will reduce what you pay in health insurance premiums.
What if I don't enroll?
Failing to enroll can result in a tax penalty if a person does not already have a qualified insurance plan or doesn't belong to a group, such as native Americans, who are exempted from the requirement to purchase health insurance. This tax penalty will be the greater of $95 or 1 percent of adjusted annual household income in 2014. In subsequent years the amount of the penalty will increase until 2016, when it reaches 2.5 percent of adjusted annual household income or $695 per person.
If you cannot afford a Bronze Plan and wish to avoid a tax penalty, you may be eligible to enroll in a Catastrophic Plan. The Catastrophic Plan is only available to individuals under age 30 who cannot otherwise afford health insurance. A Catastrophic Plan has a high deductible that must first be met before any services are covered by the plan. However, three annual visits to a primary care provider and preventative care are exempted from the deductible rule.
How do I choose a plan?
Given that all four metal plans share the same Essential Health Benefits, it's important for consumers to comparison shop all health plans available in their regions. Premium cost, health plan quality and your doctor's acceptance of a health plan are important features to evaluate. The entry-level Bronze Plan may be the best choice for a healthy person who visits a doctor infrequently, while a higher-tier Gold or Platinum Plan may be better suited to a less healthy person who frequently uses health care services.
Consumers can visit www.healthpocket.com to compare current health insurance options as well as the new metal plans when they are released in October.


text:
To Donate
Private philanthropy meets funding needs not covered by government grants, fees, or insurance reimbursements. It is essential and can make a significant difference in our ability to respond quickly, effectively and compassionately in finding new ways to assist those with sleep disorders.
Many types of giving opportunities are available to support the Unit for Experimental Psychiatry:
Unrestricted Gifts
These donations go to areas with the greatest need. They are allocated solely at the discretion of the Director of the Unit for Experimental Psychiatry. With these gifts we can rapidly respond to unanticipated emerging opportunities.
Special Purpose Funds/Targeted Research
You may wish to join the many donors who support specific programs or projects. For example, you can designate your donation to support a new initiative related to supporting individuals with sleep deprivation.
Endowed Funds
These significant gifts are among the most powerful ways you can support our work. You designate how the fund is to be used, and because only the interest may be spent, endowed funds live on in perpetuity. These funds may be named and offer an excellent opportunity to memorialize or honor someone.
Back to Top


text:
, 2018-09-12 02:00:54. If your bedroom furniture is looking a little tired, a fresh coat of paint goes a long way towards creating a new look in any space. You can paint anything and everything, not just the walls. Reinvent a piece of furniture by changing the colour, or give a tired, dark...
Popular Ideas
More Inspiration
Monthly Archives
About ♦ Contact us ♦ Privacy Policy ♦ Terms Service ♦ Copyright
Copyright © 2018-2019 · BTD Home Interior and Furniture. All Rights Reserved.


text:
Jason Babin spent less than two seasons in Seattle, played in only four games total for the Seahawks, but his stint there had a lasting impact.
The Eagles defensive end tweeted the following Tuesday: "Ready to physically show my disdain to Seattle, they treated the Babin family bad. #BlameMikeH #SinsOfTheFather."
The "MikeH" in Babin's tweet is former Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren.
"My wife and kids were obviously with me both years I was in Seattle," Babin said. "It's not easy to play in a new place, not being wanted and kind of being treated badly. You have your position coach not talk to you, head coach tell you, 'I didn't want you.'"
Babin spent all of the 2007 season and part of 2008 in Seattle. He was traded to Kansas City and wound up with the Eagles in 2009. It was at Tennessee, under Washburn, that he flourished. In the last two seasons he has 22-1/2 sacks in 27 games.
Needless to say, there's extra motivation to show Seattle what they potentially missed out on.
"I think if someone was on a team for two years and didn't play and they didn't feel upset about it, they should be embarrassed," Babin said. "Of course, I'm sassy."
Another former Seahawk had a contrary experience.
Defensive end Darryl Tapp, Seattle's second-round draft pick in 2006, spent his first four seasons with the franchise before he was traded to the Eagles in March 2010 in exchange for end Chris Clemons and a fourth-round draft pick.
"Hell, yeah, I'm ready to go," Tapp said. "It's going to be fun. I'm excited to go back. That's the team that raised me pretty much, gave me an opportunity."


text:
HELLLOOOO/salaaaam/bonjOUR to our lovely joooons,
I'm in a particularly good mood as you can see today. It's rare, usually there's something that sets me off – gets my 'bitch mode activated'. Anyway, there's a new CONTACT US page, if you're too lazy/scared/annoyedthatweevenask to email (firstname.lastname@example.com)! so gogogo and leave us some feedback. Farrah and I are all ears!
Now I have a concern for my own kind– the middle eastern woman. Since when were we such snooty bitches? and since when was THAT mistaken for confidence? EXCUSE ME— cocky is not confident, cocky is a projection of all your INSECURITIES & DADDY ISSUES.
Cocky doesn't translate into 'I'm the hottest bitch in the room', 'I'm a lionness here me roar'…Cocky translates over to : "I woke up this morning delusional, thinking I was Beyonce"
Now I know I said its coool to speak your mind, and I encouraged it (see here). & that's not what I'm talking about– I'm writing about those girls that walk around the streets, the clubs, the malls as if they've just been dropped from the nose of an elephant (az damagh-e-feel – farsi proverb of the day). Girls with noses in the air, clutching their handbags, marching in their stilettos, and doling out DIRTY LOOKS. — now tell me that ain't INSECURR?
As guys say, girls that think their sh!t don't stink.
I have bad news, it does. & you thinking you're better than other people only shows how inferior you really must feel.
I witnessed the following the other day:
As I stood in line for take-out, there were a couple Irooni girls a few people in front of me (just enough distance for saaghi the anthropologist – or creeper- to observe them). They were laughing, talking, gossiping whatever- until a guy sitting nearby decided to chat them up. It was unclear whether he was hitting on them or just killing time by being a social person.
a) I wanted to give him a MASS AMOUNT of credit for approaching girls while theyre in 'wolf packs' (that ain't easy we know)
b) He was respectful, I know girls complain about all those sleazy creepers but he was not one.
Poor guy didn't realize what he got himself into. The girls ripped him apart like wolves, to the point that I just felt bad. Even after he had stopped talking to them, they were still laughing, mocking, and just being plain disrespectful. Sure, you can call it mean girls– but it was more than that, these girls thought they had a right to just brush this guy off in any way they so chose.
I was so angry, I wanted to- all at the same time- comfort the poor dude, bitchslap the girls, take them off their stilettos & bring them back down to earth.
Then I was relieved by this thought:
LIFE will do that.
Somewhere, between losing your virginity, falling in love, moving out, and getting a job- you will learn that there is nothing that makes you better than anyone else. No amount of money, looks, health, or family.
There are no 'leagues', 'cliques', and 'ranks' in the greater scheme of things. There's only the reality of how you've treated the people around you.Like when you say 'ugh he's so out of my league' or 'I'm an 8, he's a 4'– you only make yourself look stupid. When you look down on people is when you're basically asking for life to humble you and smack the air of superiority out of your effing soul.
As Iranians, or even Middle Easterners, we tend to inherit large egos and even bigger amounts of PRIDE– and I think that can be harnessed for good– towards your motivations, goals, aspirations, etc. But when you keep it at a superficial level, you're just going to stand still and look like a fool.
Now if I've gotten too philosophical and deep on you joonies, I apologize, let's lighten this up by showing you how Life humbled a young Saaghi. I've realized my existence has been filled with way too many embarassing moments, and I haven't shared enough of them with you. So here we go
My parents, as all persian parents do, signed me up for a few sports when I was young (some starting at five years old): Soccer, Swimming, Basketball, and Tennis. I definitely did not inherit some of the athletic talent my siblings have, and I was no super star but I was pretty good at Soccer (surprise). And this was because I was AGGRESSIVE (surprise again) and I had no problem elbowing, knocking down, kneeing, headbutting, injuring anyone. My soccer coach sent me into the field because I was the human bulldozer. (Wow, I'm making myself sound very attractive to you joonies aren't I?) & he sent me in, for every game.
When it came to BASKETBALL, it was a very different story. I don't know what it is about the sport– i am just NOT GOOD. Actually, I suck. I mean, I can play some one-on-one and survive, but a game with teams– my ADD kicks in and I have no idea what side of the court I should be on. Hands in the air at the same time for defense? Yeah, that just means I look like a confused weirdo doing jumping jacks at the half court line.
ANYWAY, my parents would come to the games, and I realllyyyy wanted to show off for them. Especially my dad who was still yelling "HUST-ELE" from the sidelines (click here for the full story). Of course, my coach knew I sucked– my teammates knew I sucked– but I, big egoed bulldozer saaghi, still felt like there had to be someone who sucked more than me. & of course I decided it was the girl who hadn't shed her baby fat yet. (WHY AM I SUCH A BITCH!?) I insisted Coach put me in the games, insisting I had more KOBE in me than her. Turns out, that wasn't true– one game, as I awkwardly let the other team consistently score while trampling over me, my coach took me out and said:
"Saaghi,You can sit this one out."
and then I sat every game out, as baby fat KOBE played, scored, and got some glory. My basketball skills became the running joke of my family (still is).
It may seem like a mild story, but guess what– I ate shit on the court a few times, which made me EAT MY WORDS, and kill my ego. Baby fat Kobe was gonna play and I was gonna STOP FRONTIN' THAT I WAS KOBE/JORDAN/ALLEN/SHAQ– and SIT IT OUT.
I'll leave you with this joons, and it's not jesus' golden rule (although that'd apply here)>>
True Swagged out bitches know they're just as flawed as the rest of the world. & they don't front.SO kick off the pedestal you put yourself on, and take a new look around you.
Sh!t looks different from ground level, huh?
The Persian Bulldozer,


text:
CHARLESTON, S.C., April 3 (UPI) -- Mallory Burdette came from behind to win her second-round match Wednesday and set up a meeting with the world's No. 1 player at the Family Circle Cup.
Burdette, a 22-year-old American, began the year ranked 142nd in the world and has climbed to No. 104. Thanks to two victories this week, she will earn her first ranking in the Top 100 next week.
She defeated 15th-seeded Sabine Lisicki 3-6, 7-6 (7-5), 7-5 -- finally earning the win on her fifth match point. Burdette will play her most significant match as a professional when she takes on Serena Williams in the third round.
No. 2 seed Caroline Wozniacki also advanced Wednesday with a 6-1, 6-1 demolition of Silvia Soler-Espinosa. Wozniack's third-round foe will be Andrea Petkovic, who got past Vania King 7-5, 6-4.
In other second-round action Lucie Safrova was a 7-5, 6-1 winner over Bethanie Mattek-Sands, Jelena Jankovic came back to defeat Caroline Garcia 5-7, 7-6 (12-10), 6-3, Eugenie Bouchard surprised Laura Robson 604, 3-6, 6-1 and Julia Goerges ousted Olga Govortsova 6-2, 0-6, 6-3.
Venus Williams, in the final match of the evening, survived an upset bid by downing Monica Puig 6-2, 5-7, 6-3. Puig, 19, was playing in only her second WTA event of the season.


text:
ACParadise Network: American Cosplay Paradise American Cosplay Experience American Cosplay Snapshots
Actress / Voice Artist / Model / Cosplayer :)
*Yes I make my own costumes ;)
Some Loves: video games, drawing, music , Batman, Mortal Kombat.
My Webiste: www.LanaMarieLive.com
My Art:
And more of my Cosplay Here:
(If this isn't allowed, my apologies in advance)
Thank you for dropping by ^_^
NOTE: Please do not use/print my images without Permission!! Thank you
Recent Updates
Newest Favorites
Newest Fans
Recent Comments
- dreamerL85 says, "Thank you ^_^"
- For Poison Ivy from Batman
- Haruki says, "What a beautifully creative costume!! You look very lovely. :D"
- For Poison Ivy from Batman
- dreamerL85 says, "Thank you :)"
- For Chun Li from Street Fighter II
- Shii Arisugawa says, "Cool shot! :o You make an awesome Chun Li!"
- For Chun Li from Street Fighter II
- kady301 says, "cool "
- For Lara Croft from Tomb Raider