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Our customers find their projects completed on time, within budget, and exceeding their expectations. The attention to details performed by our employees is a source of pride to Rice Equipment Service. Everyone at Rice Equipment believes that professional service and responsibility at a reasonable rate is the foundation of our commitment to our clients. We offer 24-hour emergency service.
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3 decades of training experience and current YMCA COO. Current certifications include CrossFit L1 and US Weighlighting Sports Performance Coach. Driven by a desire to get the nation moving community by community.
Known for pushing people through his "fitness arbitrage" speech — "we care for ourselves now through training to better care for those we love in the future."
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A former regional champion gymnast (Level 8). A standout high school Level 1 Sports Medicine student. A CrossFit intern and employed at a Sports Medicine office. Currently exploring colleges with Athletic Training programs.
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The photography and social media coordinator of HackFitness. A high school tennis player and blossoming creative marketing genius.

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Float like A Butterfly: Kupu Kupu Barong Introduces Butterfly Concierge for Close Encounters of the Winged Kind
Kupu Kupu Barong Villas and Tree Spa by L'OCCITANE is breaking new ground in natural hospitality experiences in Ubud as it pioneers a butterfly-inspired journey through the Ayung Valley over which its exclusive and private villas are perched, embedded in nature, halfway to heaven.
With names as diverse, colourful and evocative as the creatures they were named after, the many butterfly species of Bali encapsulate the ephemeral, ethereal beauty of this remarkable island. Paying tribute to the creatures for whom the resort was named, Kupu Kupu Barong Villas and Tree Spa by L'OCCITANE now offers guests the chance to discover and connect with a rarely-seen side of the island with an experienced and knowledgeable Butterfly Concierge – who guide guests through the jungles, paddies and villages of the neighbouring countryside on a quest to spot the many hundreds of Bali's native butterfly species.
In the local language, Kupu Kupu means 'butterfly' – a word which reflects the lilting delicate beauty of these creatures which abound in the fertile river valley of the resort and its surrounds. Embarking on a unique and unforgettable experience, guests will join Darma, a local from the Kedewatan district, ten-year veteran staff member and passionate Lepidopterist (butterfly expert), who will lead them on a fantastical earth-bound adventure through the tranquil rice paddies, colourful temples and mystical caves of the Ayung valley.
Swallowtails, Birdwings, Orange-tips, Sulphurs, Yellows, Brimstones, Monarchs – the names of these magnificent, elusive creatures flow off the tongue evoking the fantastical colours and forms of their namesakes. And yet, still there are more, Longwings Fritillaries, Ceruleans and Forget-me-nots – to catch a glimpse of these flittering faeries of the forest are the memories which will last a lifetime.
Not only a butterfly tour though, Darma will guide guests through a traditional Balinese compound where they will witness the daily routines, rites and rituals of the supremely religious Balinese people. The Balinese calendar is a never-ending cycle of offerings for the gods interspersed with grand temple ceremonies full of spectacular colour, pageantry and ritual. Visit the Desa and Puseh temples in the village of Kedewatan – temples respectively dedicated to the gods Brahma and Vishnu. From there, continue deeper into the Ayung valley, to the Gangsar Cave, a mystical site made famous in a scene from the film Eat, Pray, Love starring Julia Roberts.
Standing at the literal edge of Bali's longest river, the Ayung, pause for photos and again glimpse the butterflies of the island. Witness the timeless, bucolic activities of the farmers who have lovingly tended these picturesque rice terraces over the centuries. The tour then continues to Pesiraman, a temple of holy waters, before venturing to the Spa Villa where our L'OCCITANE therapists will be waiting to guide you through a traditional Balinese bathing ritual and soothing massage experience.
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It has been announced that the next release from Johnny's WEST will be an album. It is still untitled but the release date is set for August 6th. It will come in two editions as well as a bundle for them both.
The limited edition will come with a DVD that has a good list of content for it. It will have album recording footage, a special interview, the footage from the jacket shooting for their debut single Ee Jyanai ka, footage from their debut event, a music video of the song Banzai Yume Mansai! with a making of and a dance version of their debut PV. The CD will have ten tracks in total and will come with a 16-page booklet.
The regular edition comes with a 24-page booklet and four bonus tracks on the CD for a total of 14 songs.
Both come with clear files, each version has a different one and both are included in the bundle set which has both versions of the single.
I am so excited for this. I was really only expecting another single so getting an album so soon is great. And it makes sense as the concerts they did prior to their debut did mention that the group already had an album's worth of material. I am assuming that this album will be mostly those songs.
That said I do also wonder if this is also easier to release with how many Johnny's releases are coming out this summer so this way JW will not have to compete against another group or even a non-Johnny's artist that may get better sales. It is set to release on the same day as Kanjani8's upcoming single.
In the end I am still super happy about this and hope to have the funds to pre-order it soon. I just got enough together to make my order for the upcoming Kis-My-Ft2 and Busaiku releases so it will have to be a new order.


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Every week, the Jane Austen in Vermont ladies write a roundup of Jane Austen news. They found this new blog from Australia, Rethinking Jane Austen. Welcome on board, Jane fans Down Under.
Have you joined the Jane Austen Society of America? If not, you might consider doing so. At $30 per year it is a bargain. As a member you will receive JASNA News three times per year and Persuasions, a wonderfully thick magazine filled with erudite articles about Jane Austen. In addition, you can attend the annual 3-day annual meeting, which is in Chicago this year. (See sidebar for details.) No, I won't be going, unfortunately (or fortunately). I had a paper accepted at another conference being held on precisely the same dates in Little Rock, Arkansas. Vocation vs. avocation? Oh, dear. Since my pup eats loads of kibbles and bits, I had to choose vocation.
Contests and free giveaways galore on this site! There are two consecutive contests on this site at this time. Goodness, what a cornucopia of book giving.
- First, if you leave a question for Laurie Viera Rigler about her book, Confession of a Jane Austen Addict, then you will have a chance to win her book as well as receive a personal answer from the author. Don't forget to join our chat with Laurie on August 12th. We'll provide the chat room link a half hour before the chat starts on Tuesday evening.
- Laurel Ann is giving her copy of Maya Slater's new book Mr. Darcy's Diary to a reader who leaves a comment on this post.
- Last but not least, Gwyn Cready, author of Seducing Mr. Darcy, writes about a unique offer on her post. Click here to find out about it.
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A Brigham Young University film studio group made this intervention style video on the truth of running. There's a lot of truths in there about how the craving for new equipment pushes us into some risky situations to acquire it. I related to this video in a deeper way. Having to hide the shame of running from non-runners. Where they feel I'm wasting my time doing something they don't understand and constantly tell me how my hips, knees, or joints will all be destroyed before I'm 40 if I keep doing this. It's similar to how people treat a drug addict, but this is actually healthy.
What's weird about the people that judge and persecute runners is they are often all out of shape and unhealthy. I'm often asked where I find time to do all this training. I don't just magically find a left over Rubbermaid container of it in the fridge. I have to go out and make it with the conviction I have to make it happen.
The truth of running is that it's a competition within ourselves where only we can win. There's always someone else losing to our running habit. That is, unless they are also a runner and come along on the journey too.


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Captain America: How Tom Watson became captain for the 2014 U.S. Ryder Cup team
My journey with Tom Watson started when he holed that chip shot from off the 17th green at Pebble Beach to beat Jack Nicklaus and win the 1982 U.S. Open. I was watching in my dinky little pro shop at the Phil Harris Golf Course in Linton, Ind. I still remember the roar that went up as Watson circled the green. Even though it was his sixth major and Nicklaus was near the end of his career, there was a little David and Goliath in that day at Pebble. I always have been a Tom Watson guy.
Twenty-seven years later I attended my first Open Championship, at Turnberry. It was Sunday, and I spotted Watson on his way to the practice green. At 59, he was bidding to become the oldest winner in major championship history. He walked outside the ropes, and it was just the two of us. It was an opportunity for me to offer a handshake and wish him good luck. But I chickened out, and we passed like two ships in the night. On that fateful day in that brief encounter, Watson, all 5'9" of him, totally intimidated me.
The events of that Sunday inspired Jim Huber's final book, Four Days in July. It was about Watson's compelling week at Turnberry. I read the entire book on the flight home from the PGA Grand Slam of Golf in 2011. A couple of days later I called Huber because I wanted to know more about Watson, the man.
"He's a tough guy," Huber said. "He can be complicated and opinionated. He has beaten the drinking thing, and he survived a tough divorce. But Tom is in a good place. Why do you ask?"
I told Huber that I had this crazy idea: asking Watson to be the 2014 U.S. Ryder Cup captain at Gleneagles. After a brief silence, Huber gave me a one-word answer: "Brilliant."
He took the secret to his grave, which sadly came less than two months after our conversation. We talked a few more times before he succumbed to an aggressive form of leukemia. The only regret I have about Watson's captaincy is that Huber won't be at Gleneagles to see it.
My first call to Watson caught him in a field somewhere in South Dakota. He was hunting pheasant and asked me to call back that night. When I did, he couldn't remember my name. It was an awkward beginning to a phone conversation that would forever link the two of us. We talked for about 45 minutes. He told me why we were losing Ryder Cups. He believed the Americans were worn-out after the Tour Championship; they were unfamiliar with European Ryder Cup venues; and they simply had been outplayed.
Then I asked Watson if he had any interest in being a Ryder Cup captain again. He replied that he had been waiting on that call for years.
The next morning he reached out to me. We talked for almost two hours. He asked me about the current-day Ryder Cup. He reflected on 1993, when he captained the Americans at the Belfry, the last U.S. victory on foreign soil. He talked about his relationship with Tiger Woods. Watson and Woods are alike in more ways than they are different. From Day One, Watson understood the importance of Woods to a winning Ryder Cup effort. We addressed Watson's age and how that would be an asset, not a liability.
When it comes to the Ryder Cup, Watson is about winning, and that was music to my ears. Seven of the past 12 Ryder Cups have been decided by one point or less. Talk to anybody who played on Watson's 1993 team, and they will tell you that he was the tangible difference in the match. His deflection of some off-course issues along with his prowess on pairings brought the Cup back to the U.S.
Tom Lehman once told me, "It is one thing to play for a captain like [Paul] Azinger, [Corey] Pavin, [Davis] Love or me, and it's another to play for Nicklaus or Watson. Tom is the toughest competitor I know."
Keegan Bradley, one of the young guns, confided this: "I really want to play for Watson. He is a legend, and that would be so cool."
This has already been a memorable journey, and it's only getting started.
Ted Bishop, the general manager and director of golf at The Legends Golf Club in Franklin, Ind., is the president of the PGA of America. He was featured in the 2013 SI Golf+ equipment issue.


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Water vole
Scientific name: Arvicola amphibius
The water vole is under serious threat from habitat loss and predation by the non-native American mink. Found along our waterways, it is similar-looking to the brown rat, but with a blunt nose, small ears and furry tail.
Species information
StatisticsLength: 14-22cm
Tail: 9.5-14cm
Weight: 150-300g
Average lifespan: 0.5-1.5 years
Conservation status
Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981. Priority Species under the UK Post-2010 Biodiversity Framework.


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Published by Self-Published on December 5, 2016
Genres: New Adult, Romance
Format: ARC
I received this book for free from the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
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Gabriella Mason is damaged.
Teller Reddy is wrecked.
Misery loves company, and that's exactly what Ella gets the afternoon her path crosses with Teller's: the misunderstood premed student who instantly becomes her lifeline when she moves to Los Angeles, an attempt at escaping her heartbreaking past.
In the beginning, Lonely and Defensive complete each other. But in the end, their relationship is like broken glass—cutthroat and jagged.
Calling it off before they kill each other, Ella and Teller decide to "just be friends" despite the intensity that binds them together. It's a delicate foundation rocked by tragedy, effectively destroying the illusion they've so carefully built. Unable to deny what's between them any longer, this is what happens when wrecked and damaged collide and close is still not close enough.
"This is what happens when wrecked and damaged collide."
First of all… the cover! Wowzers! I love! The girl can do no wrong with book covers. I can stare at every single one.
The second thing this girl knows how to do is take everything you know about love, destroy it, and make you like it… make you crave it.
I've read all of Mary Elizabeth's books and this one is up their with my all-time favorite, The Innocents. The writing is very similar to Dusty. It has that bouncy, flowy, rhythm that pulls you in like an addiction. I could just feel this book in my veins. It reminded me very much of Dusty. Not that it was the same story, or a replica, but something about it took me back to that world and feelings and I loved it. In fact, I knew I loved this book at the 2% mark give or take. It's one of those books you imediately want to devour from the first page, but at the same time, it's so uncomfortable and intense that you want to hide it away in the freezer like Joey did with "It" on Friends. My anxiety was high throughout because (ugh!) the angst! Definitely off the charts!
Though, if there were one thing that could relieve that anxiety it would be Teller. He's the ultimate book boyfriend. He's basically bad at everything except for loving Ella, but when a love is that fierce it cancels out all the flaws.
I 100% recommend you read this book NOW. It's amazing, unique, and will leave you with paper cuts from flipping the pages so fast.. or kindle burn.. is that a thing? Well, whatever it is you will feel it in one way or another before it's over.
Mary Elizabeth is an up and coming author who finds words in chaos, writing stories about the skeletons hanging in your closets.
Known as The Realist, Mary was born and raised in Southern California. She is a wife, mother of four beautiful children, and dog tamer to one enthusiastic Pit Bull and a prissy Chihuahua. She's a hairstylist by day but contemporary fiction, new adult author by night. Mary can often be found finger twirling her hair and chewing on a stick of licorice while writing and rewriting a sentence over and over until it's perfect. She discovered her talent for tale-telling accidentally, but literature is in her chokehold. And she's not letting go until every story is told.
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House is uptempo music for dancing, although by modern dance-music standards it is mid-tempo, generally ranging between 118 and 135 bpm. Tempos tended to be slower in the early years of house.
The common element of house is a prominent kick drum on every beat (also known as a four-on-the-floor beat), usually generated by a drum machine or sampler.
The kick drum sound is augmented by various kick fills and extended dropouts. The drum track is filled out with hi-hat cymbal-patterns that nearly always include a hi-hat on quaver off-beats between each kick, and a snare drum or clap sound on beats two and four of every bar. This pattern derives from so-called "four-on-the-floor" dance drumbeats of the 1960s and especially from the 1970s disco drummers.
Producers use many different sound-sources for bass sounds in house, from continuous, repeating electronically generated lines sequenced on a synthesizer, such as a Roland SH-101 or TB-303, to studio recordings or samples of live electric bassists, or simply filtered-down samples from whole stereo recordings of classic funk tracks or any other songs.
House bass-lines tend to favor notes that fall within a single-octave range, whereas disco bass-lines often alternated between octave-separated notes and would span greater ranges.
Today, house music remains popular in both clubs and in the mainstream pop scene.
Electro House is a subgenre of house music that rose to become one of the most prominent genres of electronic dance music today. Stylistically, it combines the four to the floor beats commonly found in House music with harmonically rich analogue basslines, abrasive high-pitched leads and the occasional piano or string riff. The tempo of electro house ranges approximately from 120 to 130 bpm.
The precursor to the modern electro house scene is the electroclash movement of the early 2000s; largely a re-run of the early 1980s synth pop sound, but deliberately made cruder and more raw-sounding than the primitive records on which it was based. More recently, some of the artists and labels involved with the sound, such as Crosstown Rebels, have found a new direction in electro house. Some artists associated with the electroclash movement, such as Felix da Housecat, noticeably used elements of house in their music at the time and have since come to be seen as highly influential. French electro, such as Mr. Oizo, has also been considered an influence.
As of 2007, the sound has been recognised as one of the most dominant movements in house music, surpassing funky house in popularity, with a large range of DJs and producers finding an interest in its dancefloor sensibilities and sense of fun.
Tech House is a subgenre of house music that mixes elements of minimal techno into simple, 4-to-4 beats found in soulful deep house. The genre came to prominence in the late-1990s atmosphere of American clubs as soul influenced Detroit-style techno that also borrowed elements from house before reaching Europe.This style fuses "steady techno rhythms with the soul and accessibility of house.
Unlike progressive house that arose on European dance scene during the same era, tech house does not represent a breakaway from electronic simplicity, but rather takes it to a new level, by experimenting with simplicity in techno subgenres.
As a musical (as opposed to a mixing) style, tech-house uses the same basic structure as house. However, elements of the house 'sound' such as realistic jazz sounds (in deep house) and booming kick drums are replaced with elements from techno such as shorter, deeper, darker and often distorted kicks, smaller, quicker hi-hats, noisier snares and more synthetic or acid sounding synth melodies from the TB-303, including raw electronic noises from distorted sawtooth and squarewave oscillators.
Deep House is a subgenre of house music that fuses elements of Chicago house into the 1980s jazz-funk and touches of soul music. In the early compositions (1988—89), influences of jazz music were most frequently brought out by using more complex chords than simple triads (7ths, 9ths, 13ths,suspensions, alterations) which are held for many bars and give compositions a slightly dissonant feel. Later deep house tracks (1993—94) were also heavily influenced by disco and even merged into a disputable disco house genre.
The use of vocals became more common in deep house than in many other forms of house music. Sonic qualities include soulful vocals, slow and concentrated dissonant melodies, smooth, stylish, and chic demeanor.
Deep house music rarely reaches a climax, but lingers on as a comfortable relaxing sound, with or without vocals.
Techno is a form of electronic dance music that emerged in Detroit,Michigan, in the United States during the mid-to-late 1980s.The first recorded use of the word techno in reference to a specific genre of music was in 1988.
Stylistically, techno is generally repetitive instrumental time, oftentimes produced for use in a continuous DJ set. The central rhythmic composition is most often in common time (4/4), where time is marked with a bass drum on each quarter note pulse, a backbeat played by snare or clap on the second and fourth pulses of the bar, and an open hi hat sounding every second eighth note.
The tempo tends to vary between approximately 120 to 150 beats per minute (bpm), depending on the style of techno. The creative use of music production technology, such as drum machines, synthesizers, and digital audio workstations, is viewed as an important aspect of the music's aesthetic.
Many producers use retro electronic musical devices to create what they consider to be an authentic techno sound. Drum machines from the 1980s such as Roland's TR-808 and TR-909 are highly prized, and software emulations of such retro technology are popular among techno producers.
Trance is a genre of electronic dance music that developed in the 1990s.
It is characterized by a tempo of between 125 and 150 beats per minute,repeating melodic phrases,and a musical form that builds up and down throughout a track.
A characteristic of virtually all trance songs is the soft mid-song breakdown,beginning with and occurring after the orchestration is broken down and the rhythm tracks fade out rapidly, leaving the melody and/or atmospherics to stand alone for anywhere from thirteen seconds to three minutes.
Classic trance usually employs a "four-to-the-floor" time signature,a tempo of 125 to 150 BPM,and 32 beat phrases and is somewhat faster than house music.A kick drum is usually placed on every downbeat and a regular open hi-hat is often placed on theupbeat or every 1/8th division of the bar.
Rapid arpeggios and minor scales are common features. Trance tracks often use one central "hook", or melody, which runs through almost the entire song, repeating at intervals anywhere between 2 beats and 32 bars, in addition to harmonies and motifs in different timbres from the central melody.
When vocals are present in trance, they are generally sung by a female with a soaring, operatic voice ranging from mezzo-soprano to soprano.
Psy Trance is a form of electronic music characterized by hypnotic arrangements of synthetic rhythms and complex layered melodies created by high tempo riffs.
It appeared in the mainstream in 1995 as with reporting of the trend of Goa trance. The genre offers variety in terms of mood, tempo, and style.
Psychedelic trance has a distinctive, speedy sound (generally between 140 and 150 BPM) that tends to be faster than other forms of trance or techno music.
Psychedelic trance uses a very distinctive resonated bass beat that pounds constantly throughout the song and overlays the bass with varying rhythms drawn from funk music, techno, dance, acid house and trance using drums and other instruments.
The different leads, rhythms and beats generally change every 8 bars.Layering is used to great effect in psychedelic trance, with new musical ideas being added at regular intervals, often every 4 to 8 bars.New layers will continue to be added until a climax is reached, and then the song will break down and start a new rhythmic pattern over the constant bass line. Psychedelic trance tracks tend to be 6–10 minutes long.
Reverb and Delay are used heavily, with large, open sounding reverb present on most of the lead synthesizers in the track.
Dubstep is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in South London, England.
The music website Allmusic has described its overall sound as "tightly coiled productions with overwhelming bass lines and reverberant drum patterns, clipped samples, and occasional vocals.
The earliest dubstep releases date back to 1998 and were darker, more experimental, instrumental dub remixes of 2-step garage tracks attempting to incorporate the funky elements of breakbeat, or the dark elements of drum and bass into 2-step, which featured as B-sides of single releases.
The tempo is nearly always in the range of 138–142 beats per minute, with a clap or snare usually inserted every third beat in a bar.
One characteristic of certain strands of dubstep is the wobble bass, where an extended bass note is manipulated rhythmically.
Towards the end of the decade the genre started to become more commercially successful in the UK, with more singles and remixes entering the music charts.
Drum and Bass is a type of electronic music which emerged in the mid 1990s.
The genre is characterized by fast breakbeats with heavy bass and sub-bass lines.
Drum and bass is usually between 160–190 BPM, in contrast to other breakbeat-based dance styles such as nu skool breaks which maintain a slower pace at around 130–140 BPM.
Recently some producers have started to once again produce tracks with slower tempos (that is, in the 150s and 160s), but the mid-170 tempo is still the hallmark of the drum and bass sound.
Drum and bass began as an offshoot of the United Kingdom rave scene of the very early 1990s. Over the first decade of its existence, the incorporation of elements from various musical genres led to many permutations in its overall style.
Trap music is a music genre that originated in the early 1990s in the Southern United States.It is typified by its aggressive lyrical content and sound, where the instrumentals are propelled by 808 kick drums or heavy extended sub-bass lines, double time, triple-time and other faster time division hi hats layered synthesizers, and "cinematic" strings.
Trap music incorporates an extensive use of multi-layered hard-lined and melodic synthesizers; crisp, grimy and rhythmic snares; deep 808 sub-bass kick drums or heavy sub-bass lines; double-time, triple-time and similarly divided hi-hats; and a cinematic and symphonic utilization of string, brass and keyboard instruments creating an overall dark, harsh, grim and bleak atmosphere for the listener.
These primary characteristics would go on to be the signature sound of trap music originating from producer Shanty Reed. The tempo of a typical trap beat is around 140 BPM.
Trap music is also defined by its ominous, bleak, gritty and belligerent lyrical content which varies widely according to artist. Typical lyrical themes portrayed include observations of street life, poverty, violence, hardship in the "trap" and harsh experiences in urban surroundings.
Chill-out music (sometimes also chillout, chill out or simply chill) is a genre of electronic music and an umbrella term for several styles of electronic musiccharacterized by their mellow style and mid-tempo beats, "chill" being derived from a slang word for "relax".
Chill-out music emerged in the early and mid-1990s in "chill rooms" at dance clubs, where relaxing music was played to allow dancers a chance to "chill out" from the more emphatic and fast-tempo music played on the main dance floor.
The genres associated with chill-out are mostly ambient,trip hop,nu jazz,ambient house and other subgenres of downtempo. Sometimes, the easy listening subgenre lounge is considered to belong to the chill-out collection as well. Chill-out, as a musical genre or description, is synonymous with the more recently popularized terms "smooth electronica" and "soft techno", and it is a loose genre of music blurring into several other very distinct styles of electronic and lo-fi music.
Eurodance is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in the late 1980s primarily in Europe. It combines many elements from house, techno, Hi-NRG (especially Eurobeat) and especially Eurodisco.
Starting in the early 1990s and continuing to the present day, Eurodance production continues to evolve with a more modernized style that incorporates elements from trance and techno music.
Eurodance is often very positive and upbeat; the lyrics often involve issues of love and peace, dancing and partying, or expressing and overcoming difficult emotions. The early-mid 1990s Eurodance vocals were frequently done by a solo vocalist or a mixed rapper-vocalist duet.
Eurodance percussion is generally a "kick" bassdrum with some variations on a 4/4 time signature. While the percussion is always done by synthesizers, it is a sound more typical of dance music and not the "beat box" sound typical of rap music. The tempo is typically around 140 beats per minute, but may vary from 110 to 150 BPM.
Most Eurodance is also very melody-driven. Unlike most pop music which is usually written in major keys, most Eurodance songs are in minor keys. This along with positive lyrics helps contribute to the overall powerful and emotional sound of Eurodance.
Besides the contribution of the female vocals, there is often a noticeable use of rapid synthesizer arpeggios. This is a very distinctive feature of Eurodance that separates it from Hi-NRG disco.
Italo Dance is an offshoot of the Eurodance musical genre, which was especially popular in Europe in the late 1990s to the early 2000s.
The term "Italo Dance" originates from its early counterpart italo disco in the 1980s.
Italo Dance is characterized by synthesizer-riffs, vocals modified with vocoders with catchy and simple chorus and typically a bass with a 'metallic' sound often referred to as "Tuba-Bass.
Italo Dance is often very positive and uplifting music; the lyrics mostly involve issues of love, partying, dancing or expressing feelings. Most of the lyrics are in English but Italian lyrics are also very common. Modifying the vocals with vocoders and pitch correction is also very common.
The percussion is always produced by synthesizers, and the typical BPM is around 140 although it varies from 60-165 beats per minutes.
Italo Dance is often very melody-driven and is held together by the chorus and the main-theme (melody), some progressive derivates of italo is just driven by percussions and a male vocal though.
Hardstyle is an electronic dance music genre mixing influences from hardtrance, hardcore and rave music. The average tempo is between 140 and 160 bpm (beats per minute).
Hardstyle music is sometimes refered to as hard dance or hardbass, sounds very similar to new style gabber but is usually about 30 bpm slower.
The hardstyle sound typically consists of a "heavy" sounding kick, intense reverse basslines, and "adrenaline-rushing" melodies. It bears some similarities to hard trance. Many hardcore artists produce hardstyle tracks as well.
Hardstyle is mainly produced in the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Malaysia and Australia.
Hardcore is a type of electronic dance music typified by the rhythmic use of distorted and atonal industrial-like beats and samples.
The tempo of various kinds of hardcore ranges from about 95 beats per minute (Belgian "New Beat" and rave/techno), to over 300 bpm ("speedcore"), with the more popular styles ranging from about 150 bpm to 200 bpm.
Hardcore is usually composed using music sequencers, and many earlier tracks were produced on home computers with module tracker software.
Some examples of the software used are FL Studio, Ableton Live, Cubase, Logic, Nuendo and Reason.
The wide availability of computers, combined with the absence of financial remuneration, means that many hardcore musicians write for their own enjoyment and the pleasure of innovation.


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The music business is complicated.
I think this idea of recurring revenue is flawed. There's potential that one could earn more from streams than a purchase, but that assumes the listener is going to stick around and not be swayed by the MILLIONS AND MILLIONS OF OTHER TRACKS that are on the services.
Also, has anybody done the math on how many times one person would need to listen to a 10-track album to make up a $10 sale (or a single track to make up a 99¢ download)? Must be something like hundreds of times. How many albums have you listened to HUNDREDS of times?


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Why Tamara was never a bigger star remains a mystery. She can sing like no one's business, not to mention she's very attractive-- oh wait the mainstream music industry only cares about one of those two things-- and it's not her actual singing talent they'd look at, unfortunately.
At the same time, listening to Tamara's one (and thus far only) solo album however it could be argued her lack of mainstream success could be due to timing. As good as the material on her solo album is that even at the time of its release it sounded three to five years too late. Had this album been released in the late eighties or early nineties it likely would have been met with considerably more fanfare.
So let's pretend this album was actually released in the late eighties or early nineties and look at it through that prism instead...
Tamara tackles an impressive variety of styles with tremendous pop sensibility. There are horns on a few of tracks: Backstreets of Paradise, Rock and Roll Tragedy, and Crawl - the horn charts have an attitude, a swagger to them that sets them apart from many of the horn charts featuring other rock and pop songs of the era. Roll the Bones features some great harmonica playing by Chicago drummer, Tris Imboden, showing his talents aren't limited to his drum kit.
Lyrically, Tamara tackles several themes and issues. Purple Black and Blonde is a not at all subtle stab at domestic violence: "Miss Misery regrets she'll be unable to attend, The fall she took last evening left a nearly fatal end, Her husband talks in circles, He insists she was alone, But the neighgors say the house is like a military zone."
All of the material also shows hints of the blues that seems to suggest Bonnie Raitt. Whether it's the aforementioned harmonica on Roll the Bones, Tamara's vocals on Stone Cold and Only Love an undercurrent of the blues ripples under the surface of the entire album.
The only real drawback to the album is it's dated sound-- largely due to the guitar parts that sound like trademark eighties guitar solos. The material is, for the most part, quite strong, re-visiting the material with a more contemporary eye for arrangement might spell greater success. (*** out of 5)
Related Links
Tamara Champlin (facebook)
Tamara Champlin (myspace music site)


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Tonight I got home from work and did my usual check on @MarleyLynnG's blog, Bright Lights.
Today's post was a little different than the rest. Today Marley called out for a soulmate… Now, I have never met Marley. I've followed her blog. I've tweeted her way. We Facebook. We offer support to each other. But have I ever met her? No.
Her post touched my heart and made me smile. [Seriously, this girl brings me such joy].
So in response to her blog post, I'm offering the following:
A good communicator?
A good sense of humor?
Enthusiasm for life?
A young ambitious lady?
Loyal too?
Some P action?
Hookups and discounts?
Great wardrobe to borrow from?
[I think we're around the same size too!]
Love, Jill XO ❤
PS – You would be silly not to have this girl in your life.
Follow her. Subscribe to her. Be her soulmate too.
PPS – Disregard how tired I look… the bags under my eyes… and the mood lighting. Monday's… le sigh.


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Boo! The 13 Ghost Acupuncture Points
The 13 ghost acupuncture points are part of an obscure and esoteric tradition in Chinese medicine. They were developed in the 6th Century by a doctor called Sun Si Miao to address disturbances that were attributed to demonic possession. Disorders such as seizures, mania, confusion and nightmares were thought to have a spiritual origin and therefore […]Read


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OTTAWA — Standard Innovation has announced the appointment of Simon Smith to vice president of business development and marketing.
Simon has a background in sales and business management. Prior to joining Standard Innovation, he held senior roles in business development and marketing at several global companies, such as Eversharp Pro Inc. and Kerr Heating.
"Simon's wealth of knowledge about sales strategy, product development and delivery will be invaluable to the We-Vibe team," says Standard Innovation CEO Anne Finlayson. "He will be a significant asset to us as we continue to expand and develop the We-Vibe product line."
Simon brings more than 16 years of business experience to the position. He joins Standard Innovation's management team, reporting to CEO Anne Finlayson. He holds a Master of Arts from the University of Windsor, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Western Ontario.


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Welcome to Costa's Sunset Specials
Together we've worn these shades out and now we're offering the few remaining pairs at a special price. Browse the galleries and pick out a few pairs, once they're gone, that's it, they're gone. And remember all Sunset sales are final. No returns on Sunset shades, clothing and accessories.


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An economic dry spell may have corporate America praying for rain, but tough times have led to a bountiful year at the
Indiana State Fair.
Two weeks before the fair's Aug. 6 start date, corporate sponsorships were running 22 percent ahead of 2007, surpassing $1.5 million for the first time. And leaders think they can continue to build momentum next year, when the fair expands its 12-day schedule to include a third lucrative weekend.
Ironically enough, experts say the nation's financial woes may be one reason fair sponsorships are on the rise as companies look for cost-effective ways to reach the masses--especially during the summer, when fewer consumers are likely to be snuggled up in front of the TV. Attendance at last year's fair topped 750,000.
"The opportunity to get your brand in front of a lot of people is really appealing," said William Chipps, senior editor of industry newsletter IEG Sponsorship Report. "That's a major driver of the growth."
Indeed, Chicago-based IEG estimates that fair and festival sponsorships nationwide will increase nearly 8 percent this year, to $754 million.
Another factor fueling the growth: the popularity of so-called mobile marketing programs, where companies stage road shows of sorts to expose fair-goers to their products without a hard sell.
Burt's Bees, for example, will have a 900-square-foot area where Indiana State Fair visitors can try its lip balm and other personal care goods. The U.S. Army is bringing its Virtual Army Experience. Sensodyne toothpaste will set up a temporary dental health spa.
Sponsors increasingly want to do more than write a check and get their names on banners, said fair Executive Director Cindy Hoye.
"They want to talk about what else they can bring to the table and how they can make the most of their sponsorship," she said.
Weather-resistant revenue
The result has been good for the fair. Since 2005, when Hoye moved into the executive director's post after 18 years in marketing, sponsorship revenue has increased more than 40 percent. It has more than tripled in the last 10 years.
This year, 62 sponsors have contributed $1.5 million to the Indiana State Fair--16 percent of its $9.7 million budget. That might seem like a drop in the bucket, but it can make a big splash nonetheless.
"Sponsorships are critical for fairs and fairgrounds for a couple reasons," said Bruce Jaffee, an Indiana University business economics professor who has researched the Indiana State Fair.
Once sponsors sign on the dotted line, he said, fair staff can count on the money regardless of weather and other factors that could affect ticket sales and parking--which account for more than a third of budgeted revenue.
"Who knows when we're going to get 100-degree weather or 100-percent humidity or when it's going to rain for 10 days straight?" Jaffee asked. "You need to have some guaranteed income."
Then there's the momentum that builds along with sponsorships. Once a sponsor program starts gaining speed, it fuels itself, Jaffee said. Corporate heavyweights see other companies supporting the fair and want to get involved. And sponsors think twice about reversing course once they've been through a fair season or two.
In fact, the Indiana State Fair boasts a 70-percent renewal rate, something Hoye attributes to a strong partnership between her staff and the hired help from Live Nation, which works year-round to help line up sponsorships and implement related activities. Just during this year's 12-day fair, sponsors are involved in a total of 140 promotions.
Sponsorship money helps offset program expenses, Hoye said. The livestock events and 4-H activities, for example, don't generate revenue of their own, but they are an integral part of the annual celebration of the state's agricultural past, present and future.
Signing on financial supporters who also want to help deliver additional programming--Clarian Health is offering prostate screenings in its Healthy Living Pavilion, for example, and Toyota is providing new four-wheel drives for its Off-Road Adventure ride and drive event in the infield--is just gravy.
"Yes, the revenue is important," Hoye said. "But the programming is even more important. We try to balance the two."
So do sponsors.
'A nice marriage'
Indianapolis-based Clarian Health is among the fair's largest sponsors, contributing $60,500 this year and signing on for a similar level of support in the next two years.
The hospital system started out with a booth in the Expo Hall--known during the fair as the Toyota Expo Hall in recognition of the event's biggest sponsor--and now offers health screenings in its Clarian Healthy Lifestyles Pavilion. It also sponsors the Dance for Health tent, the Cheri Daniels Heart Walk and Riley Fun Park.
"It's a great venue to reach a statewide audience," said Don Deutsch, Clarian's director of health promotions and community relations. "We've had a lot of positive feedback."
Last year, 20,000 fair-goers visited the Healthy Lifestyles Pavilion, where they can undergo blood-pressure testing, get cholesterol and blood sugar checked, and get a prostate screening.
"Sponsorships, if done right, should enhance the attendee experience," said IEG Sponsorship Report's Chipps.
Marla Calico agrees. Director of grants and special education at the Missouri-based International Association of Fairs and Exhibitions, Calico is a former fair director who now helps train her former colleagues.
"Years ago, we looked for philanthropic sponsors who just wanted to do good, help the fair out on whatever level," she said. "Now, you see more and more marketing sponsorships. Sponsors are looking for a return on their investment, and many are being innovative with programming. It's a nice marriage."
Some sponsors--and fairs--are more innovative than others. The Wisconsin State Fair, for example, is in the third year of a deal with Chicago-based U.S. Cellular Corp. In exchange for a $1 million commitment, the 11-day event has been known as the Wisconsin State Fair presented by U.S. Cellular since 2006.
The wireless company has its name on the fair park's main gate, a store in its exposition center, and naming rights to U.S. Cellular Plaza, where it stages events like mural painting and texting contests to interact with fair-goers.
"It has been nothing but incredibly successful," said Kathleen O'Leary, that fair's marketing and sponsorship director. "It has been positive for everyone involved."
After covering the associated hard costs--things like signage and the plaza construction--the fair invested the proceeds in its product, augmenting programming and beautifying the grounds and facilities, for example.
The Indiana State Fairgrounds' Pepsi Coliseum was the first venue in Indianapolis to sell naming rights, Hoye said, but she's not sure about extending that concept to the fair as a whole.
"There is a point where you can sell your soul, so to speak," she said. "There always has to be a sense of dignity--there's a lot of tradition and history out here. I might have a hard time, personally ... selling [naming] rights to the Indiana State Fair."
The year of ...
Facility improvements are a constant concern, said Calico, the fair association executive, as fairgrounds deal with aging infrastructure and limited funding.
That's certainly not news to Hoye. The Indiana State Fair has spent $8.9 million on capital projects since 2005, not just updating the WPA-era buildings but also adding some 21st century touches like a fishing pond and amphitheater, a greenhouse and a covered bridge, which debuts this year.
"We've got to keep the product fresh," the executive director said.
Funding for the construction projects has come from a variety of sources: private donors, federal grants, state allocations and, yes, corporate gifts. Such support is tracked separately from fair sponsorships.
Even so, sponsorships help. Last year, the fair reported a profit of about $500,000--money it "tucked away" for ongoing capital needs, Hoye said. The surplus would not have been possible without more than $1 million in corporate support.
"We have to look at things creatively," she said. "We don't have an unlimited supply of money."
Another Indiana State Fair innovation that has boosted sponsorship revenue: annual themes. Last year was declared the Year of Corn, an effort to continue the excitement that surrounded the fair's 150th birthday in 2006 by highlighting a significant part of Indiana agriculture.
This year, it's the Year of Trees. And not coincidentally, the Indiana Hardwood Lumberman's Association is a $35,000 sponsor, getting naming rights to opening day at the fair and a display in the Agriculture/ Horticulture Building.
"It was like a V-8 moment for me," Hoye said, slapping her forehead in mock exasperation. "Duh. What a perfect platform to further our mission of celebrating agriculture and educating people while they're here."
It didn't hurt that the Hardwood Association, which donated some services for the covered bridge project, also signed on as a sponsor.
Next year's theme? Although the fair hasn't made an announcement yet, the answer is on this year's sponsor list: tomatoes.
Elwood-based tomato producer Red Gold Inc. renewed its $7,700 commitment to sponsor a stage and be the official ketchup of the Pepsi Coliseum--and contributed $25,000 toward a two-year, $75,000 "Year of Tomatoes" package.


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My son has a Kona Howler/Bass with Hayes El Caminos in it. No matter what I've tried as far as bleeding, new pads, caliper adjustment, rotor truing, etc I can't get rid of the brutal squealing that comes from them. I can have everything set up just right on the work stand, no rubbing or squealing, and then he'll go for a ride and immediately the brakes start to squeal. Not just when he's riding, but even while he is pushing the bike, or even rocking it back and forth. He's only 100lbs, and doesn't abuse the bike.
I've talked to shop techs, and read the forums here, and it would seem that the El Caminos are just a poor excuse for a brake. It's funny, because I gather that they weren't a cheap brake when they were released, and this bike used to belong to a Kona team rider, so they must have had something going for them?
Anyway, he's looking at getting Juicy 5's, as some of his riding buddies are happy with them. Is it possible to keep his existing Hayes rotors (203mm front, 160mm rear) with the Juicys? I assume we'll need to adapter brackets, or are the Avid adapters interchangable with Hayes?
His budget is around $150 for a pair, so if anyone has any other suggestions I would welcome them.


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Subject: Utah State Board of Education Meeting Agenda for Jan. 9, 2014
Date: Tue Jan 07 17:17:06 MST 2014
Utah State Board of Education
Meeting Agenda for
January 9 Board Meeting
If you are having difficulty seeing this e-mail or wish to go directly to the full agenda, please visithttp://www.schools.utah.gov/board/Meetings/Agenda/Current-Agenda-(1).aspx.
The Utah State Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, January 9 at the Utah State Office of Education, 250 E. 500 South, Salt Lake City. The complete agenda along with more information about agenda items can be foundhere. The Board meeting, though not committee meetings, will bestreamed live here. Shortly after the end of the meetinga summary of major action taken by the Board will be posted here.
Highlights of this Board meeting include:
· Areview of the Board's legislative priorities and activity prior to the opening of the2014 Utah Legislature, which begins on Jan. 27.
· Preliminary approval of the policy amendment on the use ofelectronic devices in public schools clarifying local district and charter responsibilities with both school-owned and privately-owned devices in public schools.
· Preliminary approval of a policy amendment onschool emergency response plans to require that a fire drill be substituted every other time for either a sheltering in place drill, earthquake drill, or lock down for violence drill.
View the complete Board agenda.


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Smartphones may have slowed down the overall need for a camera, but that does not mean that digital cameras are out of the game. The average photographer may find smartphones to be great, but a digital camera still has its own edge. It opens a whole new world of editing and allows us to capture minute details which may just be missed out on by a smartphone.
Needless to say, smartphones are upping their game, but for now, if you are an avid photographer, we have put together a list of best digital cameras in 2019 that you may like. Keeping in mind that personal preference will differ in camera choices, our list is not meant to be an exhaustive one. It is primarily intended to highlight the best cameras in their fields.
List of best digital cameras in 2019
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Best Digital Camera for Professionals
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Canon is one of the leading digital camera manufacturers that uses the latest technology and advanced techniques to bring cameras that are a dream for photographers. The Mark IV features unparalleled performance thanks to a new 30.4 MP full-frame CMOS sensor which ensures stunning results. It also features up to 7.0 frames per second continuous shooting and a 61-point AF system. It also gives you the ability to record 4K videos at 30p or 24p.
With Canon's flagship lens series – EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS II USM lens fitted in this DSLR, expert photographers will enjoy taking pictures with this brilliant camera. To keep things smooth, it has a 3.2-inch touchscreen and helps you take flawless pictures.
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Best Digital Camera for Travellers
Fujifilm X-T2
Gone are the days when we needed a simplistic point and shoot camera while traveling. If that is all we need then a smartphone would suffice. Travelers need something more powerful yet easy to handle. They need a digital camera that crosses between exceptional features and user-friendly interface. The X-T2 offers both of these making it a great camera to carry during your travels.
The 24.3MP X-Trans CMOS III APS-C sensor is powerful and provides high-quality images. The autofocus is quick which means moving objects can be captured with a lot more ease. It will help you produce crisp images of high resolution and make travel memories beautiful.
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Best Bridge Camera
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
This is a bridge camera that houses a large one-inch CMOS sensor which makes the picture quality very close to that of the average DSLR. It makes a concession on the zoom range to accommodate the sensor. The average photographer may find this to be a prudent decision since the extreme zoom isn't used most of the times. It offers manual and semi-manual controls and it can shoot RAW files as well as 4K video.
It is good for anyone who is at the intermediate level of photography. Some professional photographers may also find this to be better in terms of price and image quality.
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Best Rugged Digital Camera
Olympus TG-4
Rugged cameras are great for adventurers. This is a tough camera that can capture some great pictures. It will work even under a depth of 50 feet making it perfect for the poolside as well as snorkeling trips. The camera is built to be dustproof and crushproof which makes it good for outdoor shooting. The camera can even survive frigid conditions making it freezeproof too.
While adventurers will find it perfect, families with kids will also enjoy using this camera because sudden drops will not create problems. Even if you accidently drop it in the pool you do not have to worry about it. The TG-4 comes with a 16MP BSI CMOS sensor and it allows you to capture images in RAW format. The TruePic VII Image Processor helps in capturing sharp images and the built-in Wi-Fi makes sure that you can share the images you capture easily with connected devices.
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Best Mirrorless Camera
Sony Alpha A6000
If you are looking for something slightly more compact than a DSLR then the Sony Alpha 6000 is a decent pick. It features a 24MP APS-C sensor along with a snappy autofocus with 179 AF points and 11FPS. You will enjoy capturing action photos and moving objects effortlessly with this mirrorless camera. It records full HD videos and has an ISO range of 100-25600 to take crisp images even in low light.
Everything about this brilliant camera is perfect. It has great features and the specifications are of the highest range. Amateurs, as well as experts, will find this camera to be a great device.
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Best Digital Camera for Action Photography
Nikon D500
The magnesium alloy body of the camera houses a powerful telephoto zoom AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300 mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR lens which can take cinematic 4K UHD videos. With a sensitivity range of ISO 100-51, 200 the camera captures images with perfection. It features a 3.2-inch tilt touchscreen which allows you to share your pictures almost instantly using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. This DSLR can shoot at 10fps which makes it speedy enough and it features a 153 point AF arrangement that ensures that autofocus is as good as it can get.
This is what makes this digital camera perfect for capturing anything in action. Whether it is sports, wildlife or other types of action photography, the Nikon D500 will never let you down. It is certainly one of the best digital cameras for action.
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Best Digital Camera for Amateur Photography
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II
The E-M 10 II lives up to the expectations created by its predecessor. The 5-axis image stabilization system and the 2.3 million dot OLED EVF provides for enhanced images. It is compact, but the camera is powerful enough when it comes to image quality and performance. It has an 8.5 fps shooting speed which makes the camera good for the average photographer.
It may not provide features apt for a professional photographer but it does provide adequate specifications to ensure that amateurs can enjoy a user-friendly interface.
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Best Cheap Digital Camera
Nikon D3300
The D3300 is value for money. The 24.2 APS-C CMOS sensor allows you to capture the details in a picture with ease. The Nikon F Mount (DX) lens gives you clear pictures and it has an easy interface with a Guide Mode to help beginners enjoy photography without feeling intimidated by the features.
It is a good entry-level DSLR for first-time users and it goes easy on your wallet too.
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Best Full Frame Digital Camera
Sony Alpha A7R II
This is a mirrorless camera with a 42.4 MP full frame CMOS sensor. The A7R II has the highest resolution in the A7 series and it is a lot lighter and less bulky than other cameras of the same type. The high-resolution EVF and 5-axis image stabilization features which are built into the camera body result in perfect image captures.
It is perfect for shooting videos and capturing images without losing out on sharpness or vibrancy. The A7R II is built for professionals who are experts in handling its features, but amateurs with a curious mind will be able to explore a lot in it too.
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Best Compact Digital Camera
Fujifilm X100F
With the Fujifilm X100F, you will not have to compensate quality for a smaller size. This digital camera is compact yet powerful. It aims at capturing perfect images with its 24.3 MP X-Trans CMOS III APS-C sensor. The camera has some great inbuilt features which make photography a joy.
This retro-styled camera with great looks and absolutely brilliant features is meant as an add-on for professional photographers. It has great picture quality and the videos come out cool too but for the features it has, some may find it a bit pricey.
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Like we said earlier, cameras hardly come in a 'one size fits all' package. Personal choices, preferences and photography techniques are important factors in the selection of a camera. Amateurs have different needs than professionals and adventurists may not be looking for the same stuff that the average traveler is looking for.
This is why we bring to you a range of digital cameras in 2019 that are best in their own fields. If you are planning to buy a digital camera, then go through our list to find the best digital cameras 2019 has brought for us.
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Funky Bulbs Invitation
Item# 13227
Send this funky card to family and friends this holiday season for them to join in the happy events that you plan. Great for bringing everyone that you love close to you in the holiday season. Features bright colors with large designs.
Card Size: 5.50" x 8.50" (as shown image)
Paper thickness: 110 lb. premium quality 100% post-consumer recycled paper matte feel white finish card stock. FSC Certified eco-friendly paper, made in USA.
You have the chance to review digital E-Proof image of your text, in your choosen font, laid out on your selected card for your approval prior to submitting your order.
Digital printing press delivers high resolution digital images that rivals the 4 color offset printing press that is used on traditional mass-produced stationery.
Digital print output quality is outstanding, with an emphasis on rich, vibrant color and unsurpassed detail with crisp, clean text.
This means you get the best print quality for graphics, text and photographs. With this exclusive design, we offer premium quality print output since this order is always printed on-demand.
The use of a laser printer is not recommended due to the heat process involved, which tends to interfere and distort the image of your customized finish digital print-out.| Inkjet Printable: No (?)
Traditional inkjet printer may have difficulties to properly self-feed and tends to smear the ink due to heavy card stock involved.


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Leaders confirmed for Africa Energy Forum
JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – MORE than 130 speakers have confirmed to attend the 18th annual Africa Energy Forum (AEF) set for London, United Kingdom to discuss opportunities for investment into the power sector.
Recent decision-makers confirmed include John Abdulai Jinapor (Acting Minister of Power, Ghana), Spéro Mensah (Minister of Energy, Petroleum and Mining Research, Water and Renewable Energy Development, Bénin), Mamadou Frankaly Keita (Minister of Energy and Water, Mali).
Others are Nick Hurd, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for International Development, Government of the United Kingdom, Emeldah Chola, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Energy and Water Development, Zambia and Karén Breytenbach, Head of IPP Projects, South Africa.
The agenda includes government keynote addresses, targeted industry seminars and plenary sessions.
An exhibition of 80 solution providers enables attendees to network throughout the three days of the conference.
New for 2016, North and East Africa regional panel discussions will bring tog ther the regions' governments to discuss how they can collaborate to support cross-border power developments and energy infrastructure. More specific country-focused sessions will also explore the investment landscapes in countries such as Mozambique, Nigeria and Ghana.
Sponsor of the Forum Access Power will host the ACF competition for local clean power entrepreneurs in Africa, allowing developers to pitch their projects to a panel of specialists for the opportunity to win US$7 million in prize funding.
Organisers, EnergyNe,t will host a 'Festival of Energy' evening concert on the evening of June 23 to bring together high profile bands in the UK with African musicians from across the continent. The Festival will highlight the role of commercial trade in delivering energy access to millions living beyond the grid. –
– CAJ News
Short URL: http://cajnewsafrica.com/?p=12438


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ebay shades (seen here in a different color) and monet bracelet,
zara top, ruby star boat necklace, lucky no. 2 heart necklace and vintage bracelet,
i miss (greatly!) two contrasting things
the beach, on the one hand
and winter, on the other
this is my ode to both
a light 3/4 sleeved shirt
even lighter shorts (with a paper-bag belt, love it!)
lace-up sandals that remind me of winter, for some reason
and all - in a beachy, sailor-ish color scheme
and of course, the belt is tied to a bow
swarley just so happened to be "wearing" the same colors as me
and she made it feel like winter, if only for a second
by licking my entire nose
have a great end-of-summer-beginning-of-fall, everyone!


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Halloween is in six days! Unfortunately in Australia we aren't really into Halloween, the only people who get into the season is stores that sell odd Halloween sales, & kids who watch too much american TV. When I was younger I use to try and get into the spirit but it's hard going trick or treating when no one in the neighbourhood is prepared and have no lollies (my house is guilty). Buttt, if you're going to a party or something for Halloween here is a casual and cute outfit I'd go for.
Unfortunately not Vegan (suede) but super cute that will help pull off that cheerleader look.
This affordable cheerleading shirt will have a great fit and available in a variety of colours.
Warm, cute socks to enlighten the spirit
To match your shirt, also avaliable in a variety of colours.


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Hurt on ABA's Latest Diversity Initiative
At Concurring Opinions, Christine blogs on the latest ABA diversity admissions initiative. As she points out, critiques that the ABA's efforts are illegal miss the point. She writes:
"Putting aside debates as to whether affirmative action is good, bad, constitutional, unconstitutional or whatever, the most affirmative action-minded admissions committee has to make very difficult choices in an environment of scarcity. Scarcity of applicants; scarcity of dollars."
She then details her frustrations as an admissions committee member at Marquette, which indicates that solving the diversity problem is not easily mandated by accreditation bodies.


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BBC Three officially revealed the main cast of the Doctor Who YA spin-off series Class: Greg Austin, Fady Elsayed, Sophie Hopkins and Vivian Oparah. They join Katherine Kelly who plays a teacher who proves to be a powerful new presence at Coal Hill School. The Beeb has also released a special 360° video from the set introducing the cast of Class.
Like all sixth formers, these four Coal Hill School students have hidden secrets and desires. They are facing their own worst fears, navigating a life of friends, parents, school work, sex, sorrow – and possibly the end of existence.
Coal Hill School has been a part of the Doctor Who universe since the first episode in 1963, but that has come at a price. All the time travelling over the years has caused the very walls of space and time to become thin. There's something pressing in on the other side, something waiting for its chance to kill everyone and everything, to bring us all into Shadow.
Fear is coming, tragedy is coming, war is coming. Prepare yourselves: Class is coming.
Award winning YA writer and Class creator Patrick Ness, says: "We searched far and wide for this amazing cast, fantastic actors who understand what we're aiming for with this show. And how lucky we are to get Katherine Kelly! She's been stunning in Happy Valley, The Night Manager and Mr Selfridge. Just wait until you see her here."
Steven Moffat, Class and Doctor Who executive producer, says: "Coal Hill School has been part of Doctor Who since the very first shoot in 1963, but this new show is anything but history. Class is dark and sexy and right now. I've always wondered if there could be a British Buffy – it's taken the brilliant Patrick Ness to figure out how to make it happen."
Filming starts today and the series will premiere on BBC Three this year.
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Friday, January 28, 2011
50 classics for our closets and 30 for 30 challenge
I have some of the things on this list, but there are definitely gaps that need to be filled. A lot of that has to do with my instant gratification shopping habits. I realize I need to slow down my spending and focus on saving for these clutch wardrobe pieces.
To help with that mindset, I am participating in Kendi Everyday's 30 for 30 challenge. The idea is to restrict yourself to wear 30 pieces of clothing from your wardrobe (including shoes) for 30 days. Sound hard? The real kicker is there will be no shopping for 30 days as well. Goodbye spring shopping!
During this challenge I hope to:
1. Appreciate what is in my own closet.
2. Find new ways to wear my clothes.
3. Figure out what is not working and purge.
4. Save money.
5. Focus on purchasing items that are evergreen.
I will be taking you along for the ride and you will see a lot of repeat outfits in the month of February. Just be warned. I will be sharing the 30 items I pick. So stay tuned.
Wish me luck! And let me know if you decide to participate! The more support the better!
10 comments:
- Marissa said...
i've been toying with the idea of joining this challenge, especially with my really bad online shopping habit (good by e-bay) so i may give it a go...
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- January 28, 2011 at 10:39 AM
- Alicia said...
Good luck with your 30 for 30 challenge! I do love the idea of re-working what's in your closet!
- January 28, 2011 at 11:18 AM
- fallon hogerty said...
thanks for the matchbook magazine love! we're so pleased that you liked our "50 Classics" piece... it was one of our favorite stories, as well. stay tuned for issue # 2-- it's going to be just as fabulous!
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- January 28, 2011 at 12:55 PM
- angie said...
Thanks so much for the info. greatly appriciated!!!
- January 28, 2011 at 4:08 PM
- potpie du monde said...
Great post!! Good luck with your 30 for 30 challenge- that is an awesome idea!
- January 28, 2011 at 10:49 PM
- Stacey Kay said...
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- January 29, 2011 at 4:34 AM
- Kristin said...
I can't wait to see what you come up with for the challenge!
- January 29, 2011 at 8:43 PM
- Brenna [fabuleuxdestin] said...
I go through my clothes every season, and if I haven't worn something, I donate it! Then I try to think about what i'm missing. I'm currently looking for a good trench coat. I lost mine at Oktoberfest?? Of course.
- January 30, 2011 at 7:04 AM
- Tracey said...
Wow I love this! Such a great way to save and get creative with your closet! It would really be hard to pick 30 things!
- February 1, 2011 at 10:43 AM
- Lisa D. said...
I've been living under a rock because I haven't seen this magazine! I can't wait to go check it out. =) I also saw your 30 for 30 pieces -- I think you'll be able to do so much with those. I'll stop by to check out your remix!
- February 1, 2011 at 6:53 PM
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Raffaella Fabiani Giannetto
Areas of Interest
Raffaella Fabiani Giannetto is Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture in the School of Design. She is a landscape architecture historian whose research interests focus on the Italian Renaissance garden, its legacy and historiography, as well as contemporary landscape architecture. Her first book, Medici Gardens: From Making to Design (University of Pennsylvania Press) won the Elisabeth Blair MacDougall Book of the Year Award in 2010. Prior to coming to Penn, she taught landscape architecture at the University of Maryland and at the Ohio State University. Fabiani Giannetto is currently working on a new manuscript titled Georgic Grounds and Gardens: From Palladio's Villas to American Plantations, which examines the role of England in the transmission of ideas about gardens and agriculture from 16th-century Veneto to colonial America. An offspring of her research is the theme of conference she will host at the School of Design in November 2017, The Culture of Cultivation: Designing with Agriculture.
Selected Publications
Fabiani Giannetto, Raffaella. 2016. Foreign Trends in American Gardens: A History of Exchange, Adaptation and Reception. University of Virginia Press.
Fabiani Giannetto, Raffaella. 2013. "The Use of History in Landscape Architectural Nostalgia." Change Over Time: An International Journal of Conservation and the Built Environment 3(1): 102-114.
Fabiani Giannetto, Raffaella. 2011. "Grafting the Edelweiss on Cactus Plants: The 1931 Italian Garden Exhibition and Its Legacy." In Clio in the Italian Garden, edited by Mirka Beneš and Michael Lee. Cambridge: Harvard University Press.
Fabiani Giannetto, Raffaella. 2009. Paolo Bürgi Landscape Architect, Discovering the (Swiss) Horizon: Mountain, Lake, and Forest. Princeton Architectural Press.
Fabiani Giannetto, Raffaella. 2008. Medici Gardens: From Making to Design. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press.
David Gouverneur
Associate Professor of Practice in Landscape Architecture, School of Design, University of Pennsylvania
Areas of Interest
David Gouverneur is Associate Professor of Practice in Landscape Architecture at the School of Design and Honorary Professor of the Universidad Rafael Urdaneta, Maracaibo, Venezuela. Previously, he was the Chair of the School of Architecture and Professor in the Departments of Architecture, and City and Regional Planning at Universidad Simón Bolívar; Director of Urban Development of Venezuela; Co-founder and Professor of the Urban Design program, and Director of the Mayor's Institute in Urban Design at Universidad Metropolitana, in Caracas. He is the two-time recipient of the G. Holmes Perkins Award for distinguished teaching at PennDesign and co-recipient of the Venezuelan National Architecture award in 2000 and in 2016. His professional practice focuses on improvement of existing informal settlements, the rehabilitation of areas affected by extraordinary natural events, areas of new centralities, new mixed-use districts, and the rehabilitation of cultural landscapes. His main area of research focuses on the notion of Informal Armatures, a method to address the rampant Self-Constructed urbanization, the dominant urban form in many countries of the Global South. He has lectured extensively, written articles and organized seminars and workshops, particularly in Latin America. He received his M.Arch in Urban Design from Harvard University (1980), and B.Arch from the Universidad Simón Bolívar in Caracas, Venezuela (1977).
Selected Publications
Planning and Design for Future Informal Settlements: Shaping the Self-Constructed City. Routledge 2014.
El diseño de nuevos asentamientos informales. Universidad de La Salle/Universidad Eafit, Colombia, 2016
Editor of Revisiting Urban Renewal: Alternatives for Public Housing in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. PennDesign/Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 2012
Co author of: The Rehabilitation of the Littoral Central, Venezuela, with the support of Universidad Metropolitana/Harvard University,Toddman Editores, Caracas, 2000.
Anuradha Mathur
Areas of Interest
Anuradha Mathur is of Landscape Architecture in the School of Design. She is an architect and landscape architect. In collaboration with her partner, Dilip da Cunha, she has focused her artistic and design expertise on cultural and ecological issues of contentious landscapes. Their investigations have taken them to diverse terrains, including the Lower Mississippi, New York, Sundarbans, Bangalore, Mumbai and, most recently, Jerusalem. An underlying thread in Mathur's work is a concern for how water is visualized and engaged in ways that lead to conditions of its excess and scarcity, but also the opportunities that its fluidity offers for new visualizations of terrain, design imagination, and design practice.
Selected Publications
Mathur, Anuradha and Dilip da Cunha. 2014. Design in the Terrain of Water. Philadelphia, PA: Applied Research + Design Publishing.
Mathur, Anuradha and Dilip da Cunha. 2009. Soak: Mumbai in an Estuary. National Gallery of Modern Art/Rupa and Co.
Mathur, Anuradha and Dilip da Cunha. 2006. Deccan Traverses: The Making of Bangalore's Terrain. Rupa and Co.
Mathur, Anuradha and Dilip da Cunha. 2001. Mississippi Floods: Designing a Shifting Landscape. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press.
C. Dana Tomlin
Areas of Interest
C. Dana Tomlin is Professor of Landscape Architecture in the School of Design and Professor Adjunct at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. He joined the faculty in 1991 after having taught at the Harvard Graduate School of Design and the Ohio State University School of Natural Resources. A recipient of the Perkins and Lindback Awards for Distinguished Teaching, Tomlin's work focuses on the development and application of geographic information systems (GIS). He is a founder of Penn's Cartographic Modeling Laboratory, originator of Map Algebra, author of its definitive text, and a member of the GIS Hall of Fame.
Selected Publications
Tomlin, C.D. 2017. "Map Algebra." In The International Encyclopedia of Geography. Wiley.
Tomlin, C.D. 2016. The Worm's Eye View from a Bird's Eye Perspective. In Griffith, Chun, and Dean, Eds. Advances in GeoComputation. Springer.
Tomlin, C.D. 2013. GIS and Cartographic Modeling. Esri Press.
Tomlin, C.D. 2011. "Mapping What Isn't Quite There." Perspecta 44 (44): 145-152.
Tomlin, C.D. 2010. "Modeling Radial Propagation in a Grid." International Journal of Geographic Information Science 24(9).
Richard Weller
Martin and Margy Meyerson Chair of Urbanism
Professor and Chair of Landscape Architecture
Areas of Interest
Richard Weller is the Martin and Margy Meyerson Chair of Urbanism and Professor and Chair of Landscape Architecture at the School of Design. Throughout his career he has worked simultaneously as an academic and a consultant specializing in the formative stages of projects ranging from gardens to plazas, memorials, museums, suburbs and waterfronts. He is former director of the design firm Room 4.1.3 and the Australian Urban Design Research Center. His research projects have involved scenario planning for cities, megaregions and nations. His current research concerns urbanization in the world's biodiversity hotspots. In over 30 years practice he has received a consistent stream of international design competition awards at all scales of landscape architecture and urban design. He has published 4 books and over 90 single-authored papers. Weller sits on the board of the Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF) in Washington and is the founder and Creative Director of the interdisciplinary journal of landscape architecture LA+. A devoted teacher, he was honored with an Australian National Teaching Award in 2012 for "sustained commitment to inspiring and enabling students to engage creatively and critically with complex design problems." He teaches in three subject areas: advanced design studios at all scales, urban design history and theory, and historical and contemporary ideas of Nature. Weller's designs, research and writing can be found here.
Selected Publications
Weller, Richard. 2017. "Atlas for the End of the World." http://atlas-for-the-end-of-the-world.com/.
Weller, Richard. 2014. "Stewardship now? Reflections on Landscape Architecture's raison d'être in the 21st century." Landscape Journal 33(2).
Weller, Richard. 2013. Made in Australia: The Future of Australian Cities. UWA Publishing.
Weller, Richard. 2009. Boomtown 2050: Scenarios for a Rapidly Growing City. UWA Publishing.
Weller, Richard. 2005. Room 4.1.3: Innovations in Landscape Architecture. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press.


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By Philip Jones 14.1.2008
The United kingdom is sliding inexorably into Fascism. Of this there can be no doubt. The `land of my father's` seems today in many ways like a foreign country to me . The once friendly and helpful `Bobby on the beat` is no more to be seen. In his place are legions of surveillance cameras (6,000,000 to date with thousands more planned), many fitted with loudspeakers to terrorize and shame pedestrians and shoppers publicly into abject conformity. Around the `Mother Of Parliaments`, an area of one square kilometer has been declared a `no protest zone`.
Unmanned `Drones` fly over the London skies with intrusive camera equipment and microwave weapons on board. Peaceful protesters are battered with `nightsticks`, and then arrested for their trouble. The ancient right of trial by jury is under constant attack, egged on by the `Code Napoleonists` in Brussels.. Is this really the country of Byron, Shakespeare, Bronte and Charles Dickens ?
But it is doomed to failure, and so it is meant to be. People will lose them, and horror stories will abound about how personal details and identities have been stolen. This will result in the public demanding that something be done about it, and that something will be the `under the skin microchip`. The propaganda machine will crank itself into overdrive, and the `big sell` will be on.
Then there is the other matter. At present, if your credit card won't function or is refused, you can always use cash. But when cash is gone, what are you going to do then ? They can switch you off, well, the `Chip` anyway, and you will become in a micro second `Persona Non Grata.` Unable to purchase or sell, or eat. The ultimate vehicle for total human control. Your life in their hands.
In other words, no chip, no food. No prizes for guessing the name of the beast. It's the `New World Order` and it's coming to a town near you very soon.


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Hey Rocket fans!
Still the end of winter's reign, and the sun's been dancin' like its spring. Kind of wacky, but way better than this time last year, and The Hudson Rocket Band's been feelin' that ol' cosmic groove. Cordless, Gaddis, James, & Mickie have had their noses to the grindstone writin' new songs for the upcoming CD. Some really hot new material! You're gonna love it. We're all looking forward to performing our newest tunes for everybody at the next gigs. So make sure to make a note on your calendar, 9pm Friday March 12th at Trail's End Saloon in Oregon City.
The HRB crew was saddened with the news of our good friend Bob Hodges passing this last month. Bob and his wife Margaret are some of the nicest people you'll ever meet. Bob was not only a true Blues lover that devoted himself to bringing a little bit of that fabulous Memphis heritage to Portland, (Through his family style Blues & BBQ themed restaurant/night club, Beale Street NW.) but a man with more integrity than most people on the planet. Truly a special friend and we'll miss him very much. Journey well Brother.
To honor Bob in the style he so loved, there's a party at Trail's End Saloon on Sunday March 14th starting around 3pm. Many of Bob's good friends (Some of the best Bluesmen in Portland!) are going to entertain y'all to tears, and The Hudson Rocket Band is pleased to be in the line up. The evening promises to be just too much fun plus an event to remember, so bring the family and friends on down and we'll eat, drink, and boogie to the memory of one great guy, Bob Hodges.
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I'm in the calm before the storm, before work gets really busy for the rest of the year (!), not to mention various non-work projects I've signed up for...
I have this summer to finish editing one novel, and then I might have to turn to other things in the autumn. Meanwhile, I'm behind-hand in blog comments!
But I did find the photos I mentioned in my previous post, of Ayşe and Hakan from the short story At Summer's End that I'm currently editing for submission! That's still my ROW80 goal and work-in-progress for the next couple of weeks.
I'm also editing The Charm of Time, but slowly. There are a few big scenes that still need to be written for that novel.
The photos are screenshots taken from advertising -- I always feel badly for these models who, half the time, never get their names mentioned in an ad. Neither do the photographers. Such a shame!
Meanwhile, I'm cross-posting to my knitting blog, because I have a wee update!
World Wide Knit in Public Day is coming up on 10 June!
I haven't knit anything in a couple of months, but have a couple of quick projects -- headband! hat! -- that I might even be able to finish in a day.
Here are the two small projects I finished a couple of months ago:
Look! I signed up for my second-ever Future Learn course!
And now I'm off to catch up on an online French correspondence class I signed up for -- wish me bonne chance!
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