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Gabriel Cushing: A Fright At The Opera
By Mark Adams & Amrit Birdi
Gabriel and Melanie investigate the supernatural goings on at a local theatre, whilst equally trying to avoid getting everyone killed!
Great Escapes, Volume 1
By Various Authors
An illustrated anthology of escapist fiction featuring content from the Great Escape website and brand new contributions.
The Star Coin Prophecy
By Chrissey Harrison
Shy reporter Ruth finds herself transported through space and time by an alien device. Also available on Amazon Kobo & Smashwords (£0.99)
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8th October 2016
Breakout Ep. 8: What the heck is Science Fantasy?
12th August 2016
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23rd March 2016
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17th March 2016
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9th March 2016
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24th February 2016
Carnival Of Sorrows Update – Post Production Progressing!
Posted by Chrissey Harrison - 29th October 2016
Okay, so Chrissey who does the updates is in the middle of buying a house and moving, which is why the updates have been a little sparse of late. Rest assured that things are still progressing a pace behind the scenes. Let's bring you up to date on everything that's been happening in the last couple of months…
Animation let down… activate Plan B!
While we were anxiously waiting for feedback on the latest edit of the film, we received some bad news.
The animator who was working on the animated segment of the film has dropped out. Unfortunately we've been the victims of someone saying they're doing something and stringing us along with promises, only to disappear off the face of the earth when it got close to deadline time.
Unfortunately this has left us back at square one with regards the animation.
It's one of the perils of indie film making, and one that happens all too often. On the up side, we have a back up plan which we're already putting into action. We'll keep you posted.
Feedback looking good – picture lock imminent
Feedback began to trickle in and most of it was positive. Where there were constructive points of criticism we've tweaked things here and there. An almost complete version of the film now exists!
We're not calling this a picture locked version just yet but focus has now shifted from the basic picture editing to the more involved post production work of visual effects, title graphics and of course sound and music.
Epic score a'brewing
We've had some first samples back from composer Hans Hess and they're very impressive (if we do say so ourselves). In the next update we hope to bring you a sample "work in progress" clip.
W'd hoped to be a little further along with the score by this point, but having heard some of what Hans is producing we're glad he's taking his time over it and not rushing to produce something as fast as possible. At the end of the day we want it to be the best it can be.
Sound editing a little behind schedule
As we mentioned in previous updates the post production on sound was seriously delayed by technical issues which were resolved earlier in the summer. Unfortunately this delay has ultimately resulted in the sound post production clashing with personal commitments which, had we not been delayed, wouldn't have been a problem. (Another typical indie film making pitfall that we have sadly fallen victim to)Rolex Replica
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Nevertheless progress is steady and, better yet, our investment in some new technology has reduced our need to re-record any problem dialogue to only a few lines here and there.
So when will it be finished?
At this point, completion in 2016 is no longer possible. Live recording for elements of the sound track won't be until late November, and sound post production looks likely to run on a little bit due to personal commitments. We're also keen to test screen the film as soon as a final draft is complete, and we may want to make changes based on the feedback from the test screening before we exhibit the film more generally.
However, we are on track for completion early in 2017, just in time for the 2017 festival season.
What else is new?
Something else we've been working on is compiling the DVDs for the other Gabriel Cushing titles ready to fulfil the Kickstarter rewards and for use as part of the wider promotion of Gabriel Cushing in the run up to the release of Carnival.
Take a look cover for Gabriel's first outing "Terror of the Killer Carnivorous Coat." The general cover layout will be used for all the titles in the collection, for the Kickstarter reward and promotional
Carnival of Sorrows News – Closing in on a Final Draft
Posted by Chrissey Harrison - 27th July 2016
It's been a little while since our last update and we have lots to report on the post production front!
Second Draft Complete
As of this week, a second version of the film is going out for review by our team of consultants.
The new version takes into account much of the feedback we received from the previous round of consultation. We've made lots of changes to speed up and balance the pace of the film and get the total run time down to under 100 minutes.
As part of that process we shot extra inserts and material to emphasise the horror tone, add extra carnival imagery and fix issues which arose from the more drastic changes made in the new edit.
This won't be the final edit, but we hope we're getting close. We will of course be taking on board all of the new feedback we get and tweaking things here and there to improve it further still.
Film to be Scored by Hans Hess
Now on to bigger news! We have engaged up and coming film composer and musician Hans Hess to score the film!
We're hugely excited to have Hans on board. Hans has studied music for film and television to the highest level and is now building a business in the field right here in our home city of Bristol.
From Hans' website:
I became a musician because I have always loved the magical power of communication that music is capable of. But it was the communication between music and moving image that added for me a very special excitement and power. When I first heard the soundtracks of composers such as James Horner, David Arnold, Jerry Goldsmith, Jesper Kid, Enio Morricone, Alan Silvestri and Hans Zimmer I knew that music composition for films, TV and multiple media was the medium I wanted to use to communicate.
I love creating a music narrative that blends beautifully not only with the images, but that can also communicate something about characters, about the story, about a culture, or about the world real or fantasised. My musical versatility in writing from orchestral scores to progressive metal and from atmospheric to electronic music made successful in films, adverts, theatre, audio brands, promos, self released albums and audio libraries.
You can find out more about Hans and his music on his website hanshessmusic.com
In the coming months we hope to be able to bring you some exclusive sneak peaks at the music as it is developed.
Behind the scenes – Interactive Location Map!
With our limited budget for set building, most of the film was shot on location. We cast a wide net in North Somerset to find the right locations for all the scenes. We shot in Portishead, Clevedon, Backwell, Weston-Super-Mare, Clapton in Gordano, Lower Failand, and Bristol.
You can explore all the locations though this interactive map!
A Sneak Peak at the Painted Lady – Carnival of Sorrows Update
Posted by Chrissey Harrison - 16th May 2016
hose of you who backed Gabriel Cushing at the Carnival of Sorrows on Kickstarter can head over to our project page to see a selection of behind the scenes photos and screen shots featuring the Painted Lady. We thought we'd share a couple of teasers here too!
Carnival of Sorrows – Update and Photos!
Posted by Chrissey Harrison - 25th April 2016
Technical issues with the sound have taken longer to resolve than planned (booo), but are now (fingers crossed) sorted (yay!) This means we can finally finish work on the assessment and planning for ADR recording. But, while we have been stuck unable to progress on this part of the sound work, we have started work on building ambient sound profiles for the different locations.
Edits to the much anticipated second cut have been progressing. We'll soon have a second draft ready for more feedback.
Credits lists for the Cast and Crew are now up on GabrielCushing.com, so you can check out who was involved on set and in production. There will be a few names to add at a later date, plus you can look forward to our "Special Thanks" credits section going live in the next couple of weeks. There's also a few new pics in the galleries.
The post production delays have set us back some way, but we are working hard to make sure nothing else gets in the way and we recover as much lost time as possible.
Kickstarter backers can head over to our Kickstarter Page for an extended update with exclusive pictures featuring The Porcelain Woman. Here's a little taster:
Follow Friday – Hamilton House & Coexist, Bristol
Posted by Chrissey Harrison - 1st April 2016
Today's featured Follow Friday is Hamilton House, a community arts center in our local city of Bristol.
The office block in Stokes Croft, Bristol had been vacant and neglected for many years, when, in 2008, owners Connolly and Callaghan invited Coexist to create a community centre for art and collaboration.
The centre provides working space for artists, illustrators, crafts people, film makers and other creatives and community groups. There are over 200 individuals and businesses currently hosted at Hamilton House, which also has meeting and conference rooms, event spaces and studios available for short term use. Hamilton Hub provides hot desk and co-working facilities for freelancers.
Many community groups host workshops and classes at the site, making it a great place to get involved in creative pursuits. Check out the What's On section of the Hamilton House website.
House has been the venue for many Bristol based film making events, including Moviement organised by Bristol Film in 2014.
Follow Coexist and Hamilton House on Twitter (@CoexistCIC) or Facebook (/coexistcic) for more info about their events and facilities.
Follow Friday is our weekly featurette where we highlight people and sites we think are worth following. Take a look at our past suggestions here.
Knee Deep in Revisions – Update on Carnival of Sorrows
Posted by Chrissey Harrison - 14th March 2016
Welcome to this fourth update on the post production progress of Gabriel Cushing at the Carnival of Sorrows. We're knee deep in revisions at the moment!
Editing work on draft two of the film is well under way, with the aim of cutting the length down to under 2 hours and improving the pace and tension. Once draft two is complete, we'll be sending it out for more feedback.
We're also moving forward with sound production and assessing which dialogue we need to re-capture with ADR. Once the assessment is done we can start visiting the crew to record what we need.
If the tension is killing you already, you can satisfy your Carnival cravings with the new screen shots gallery over on GabrielCushing.com. We'll be adding more photos and screen shots over time, so make sure you check back! Also, later this week the cast and crew credits lists will be going live, so you can nose around and see who was involved in the production. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for announcements between updates.
With the website now live, we're starting work on press kits to promote the film when it's finished. There will be both printed and digital press kits, featuring key information about the film, the principal cast and the production team. The press kits are due for completion by the end of April, so we'll keep you posted.
Kickstarter backers can head over to our campaign page to see an extended update with exclusive screen shots and behind the scenes photos from one of our favourite locations for the shoot; Clevedon Library.
GabrielCushing.com Gets a Mini Makeover!
Posted by Chrissey Harrison - 1st March 2016
Updates to the Official Gabriel Cushing Website
The Gabriel Cushing website has undergone a mini makeover! There's now a brand new section for Carnival of Sorrows with new behind the scenes photos and character profiles for you to check out! Over the next few months leading up to completion of the film, we'll be adding more content to the site; pictures, character info, trailers and more.
Post Production In Full Swing
Meanwhile, what else have we been getting up to?
Work is progressing on refining the edit. We're starting to get feedback in from our editing consultants and we're working on integrating it all. There's some tough decisions to make but the result will be a polished and perfected movie!
We've received the first storyboards from our animator which is super exciting! In our next update we might even be able to share an exclusive sneak peek.
Of course, while some of the team are working on the sights and sounds, some of us get to work on less glamorous but equally vital tasks like putting together the credits and press release content, both of which are progressing. In our next update we'll be revealing the full cast and crew credits list on gabrielcushing.com.
Kickstarter backers can check out our latest backer only update for some new exclusive screenshots of The Man of Many Faces.
Follow Friday – Rare Horror
Posted by Chrissey Harrison - 19th February 2016
Here's one for fans of classic horror everywhere, Rare Horror, a magazine site devoted to horror in all it's forms
The Rare Horror blog provides news, reviews and recommendations for horror movies. They love all kinds of horror but have a real passion for lesser-known 80s titles, foreign, independent, cult and B-movies.
Based in Calgary, Canada, the team behind Rare Horror dredge up loads of vintage and cult clips, commercials and artwork from the depths of obscurity. They've also recently established a store on Spreadshirt where you can order their awesome horror themed T-shirts.
Follow Rare Horror on Twitter (@RareHorror) or Facebook (/RareHorror) to get notifications on all their blog articles, plus loads more rare and obscure horror stuff. They post a lot of artwork, comics and pictures of cool memorabilia, so if you love horror this is definitely somewhere to get a daily fix.
Follow Friday is our weekly featurette where we highlight people and sites we think are worth following. Take a look at our past suggestions here.
Tell One and All, the Carnival is Coming to Town!
Posted by Chrissey Harrison - 15th February 2016
While work progresses on the animation, sound design, music and other post production tasks for Carnival of Sorrows, we're working on getting the word out about the film! The more enthusiasm we can generate among our fans the better our chance of securing an exciting distribution deal. And how are we doing that, you ask?
1. New Website
In our next update you can look forward to the reveal of a brand new section to GabrielCushing.com, dedicated to Carnival of Sorrows. There we'll be collecting together all the photos and trailers for the film and you'll be able to explore cast lists, character profiles and more. The only thing you won't find there is exclusive backer only content, which will be shared through these updates.
2. New Mailing List
We're starting up a new email mailing list for interested fans to get updates straight to their inbox! All of our Kickstarter backers will be automatically added, but you can easily unsubscribe if you prefer to get your updates a different way. The first email will be going out alongside our next Kickstarter update. If you'd like to help spread the word, share this link to direct people to sign up for email updates.
3. Social Media Overhaul
We'll be updating and improving our social media pages. There will soon be a new Facebook Page for Carnival of Sorrows and you'll see an updated look for our Gabriel Cushing Twitter account. The Great Escape is also on Instagram, Tumblr, Google+, YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion and Soundcloud.
4. Competitions
We'll be giving away Carnival of Sorrows merchandise to our social media followers and fans in a series of promotional contests. Kickstarter backers are welcome to take part, so make sure you follow us on Facebook and/or Twitter. The first is running right now and will be drawn on Friday!
Kickstarter backers can head over to Kickstarter for an extended update including exclusive behind the scenes pictures of how we created the world of the carnival.
Update on Carnival Of Sorrows
Posted by Chrissey Harrison - 1st February 2016
It has been a while since we posted any news about our big upcoming project Gabriel Cushing at the Carnival of Sorrows, but things are about to change, big time!
After a few set backs in 2015, we can now confirm that Carnival of Sorrows is back on the road to completion in 2016.
First, the big news…
Carnival of Sorrows will no longer be produced as a web series; instead it will be a full length feature film! We came to this decision slowly, over the course of the production. The budget swelled and with it the ambition and production values, and we realised it had grown beyond a short format series.
This means we won't be releasing it to viewers for free via a digital platform like YouTube. Instead we'll be seeking a distribution deal which will hopefully see Carnival of Sorrows released on digital subscription services like Netflix or Amazon and/or on DVD/Bluray through conventional retail channels.
What have we been up to and what's new?
In the latter half of 2015 the stars finally re-aligned and we were able to shoot the missing scenes we hadn't been able to get during principle photography in 2014.
Editing is complete on what we're calling the "First Draft" which succeeds the "Rough Draft" we had before. This version is now being sent out to consultants in the indie film industry for feedback. That feedback will help us to produce a much improved second draft which we'll then take forward with sound, music and visual FX post production.
We've lined up an animator to illustrate "Jenny's Story", a scene where she recounts a local legend to Gabriel.
Soundtrack artists/composers are submitting pitches and we are moving forward with selecting one to produce the complete score.
Our sound designer is working on compiling all the sound effects and dialogue pickups we need.
And, while all this post production work is going on, we're also preparing submissions for festivals. Carnival of Sorrows will hopefully be debuting at a festival this autumn, although that's all we can reveal right now.
Most importantly we've mapped out our route to completion. We've got everything planned from now to the day when we can announce that the film is finished. You'll be able to follow along with our progress in fortnightly updates.
Kickstarter backers can look forward to exclusive content; clips from the film, early access to trailers, behind the scenes photos and more, via the Kickstarter page.


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Let's look at the water crisis in Jackson, Miss., by some of the numbers. More than 150,000 people have now gone 39 days without water deemed safe enough to drink. Jackson is still under a boil water advisory. For about a week, many didn't have access to running water at all. The Environmental Protection Agency has tracked critical problems with Jackson's water infrastructure for years now. EPA Administrator Michael Regan just wrapped up a press conference with local leaders there. He talked about the federal money available to help fix the system.
MICHAEL REGAN: The state of Mississippi will receive more than $26 million in 2022, and that's on top of 30 million that's available in 2021 loan funds for Jackson. And that is also in addition to 13 million that is currently in existing - in an existing capacity as well.
SHAPIRO: But here's one key challenge. Federal money has to get past state leaders to reach the city. This crisis has highlighted tensions between the Republican governor and the Democratic mayor. Still, the two appeared together at the press conference and appeared to show a united front. Before that meeting, I talked with EPA Administrator Michael Regan as he drove through Jackson about his role getting clean water to the city in the short and long term.
I know you're getting a firsthand look at some of the issues that Jackson's water treatment facilities have experienced in recent flooding. But before we get into that, tell us what you were aware of in recent months and years leading up to this latest crisis.
REGAN: We absolutely have been in touch and working with the City of Jackson for a number of years. And so we were aware that this was a fragile water utility. And the latest storm and the flooding caused by the latest storm really was the straw that broke the camel's back.
SHAPIRO: All right. So tell us about how you're going to fix this right now, because I know you've had staff in Jackson for more than a week getting equipment into the water plants that have been affected by this. What is the most pressing issue that you are focused on at this moment?
REGAN: Our concern in the immediate term is to get the water plant up and running and ensure that the people of Jackson have access to safe, healthy water. I'm also going to convene a meeting today with the governor of Mississippi and the mayor of Jackson to talk about committing to developing a strategic plan, a specific plan that will stabilize the system in the near and longer term.
SHAPIRO: This seems like one of the key issues here is the tensions between the state leadership - Republican leadership and the city leadership who are Democrats. I mean, the governor, Tate Reeves, said on Monday that Jackson had failed to present the state with details on a long-term plan to fix the city water system, which the mayor, Chokwe Antar Lumumba, said is just not the case. So in your view, what's the issue here and how does it get resolved?
REGAN: You know, I had the opportunity to visit with a Jackson resident this morning, 98-year-old Mrs. Anderson (ph). And she told me that she was tired of the finger pointing and that she wanted some solutions. And so the reason I'm here today is to sit down with all parties and take a close look at what we need to do collectively in an expedited fashion to move forward with some solutions for the people of Jackson.
SHAPIRO: So you're not taking sides.
REGAN: (Laughter) Well, you know, right now, I think there will be plenty of time in the foreseeable future for us to figure out who did what and when. Right now, the people of Jackson need good quality drinking water, so it's all hands on deck.
SHAPIRO: Do you believe that this is evidence of structural racism? After all, the state's leaders are largely white and Republican. And the local city leaders are Democratic, and they oversee a city that is more than 80% Black.
REGAN: Well, we know that this problem has existed for decades. And there is no question that Black and brown communities have been underinvested in and underserved. And Jackson is no different. And yes, racism has been a factor in these problems for far too long. But this problem predates all of us that are trying to solve this problem today. And so what I hope to do is not be divisive, but bring everyone to the table and focus on the task at hand.
SHAPIRO: Beyond convening state and city leaders, let's talk about the role of the EPA here. Jackson's mayor, Chokwe Antar Lumumba, spoke to A. Martinez, one of the hosts of NPR's Morning Edition today, and he talked about the EPA's role in getting money from the federal infrastructure law to the city of Jackson. Here's part of what he said.
A MARTINEZ: Did President Biden - and quickly on this - did he give you a timeline? He said it was a priority, but did he give you a timeline?
CHOKWE ANTAR LUMUMBA: No timeline, but he told me the agencies that he would have working on it - FEMA in the short term and the EPA for the long-term goals.
SHAPIRO: Do you have a timeline on when more infrastructure funding and how much will reach Jackson?
REGAN: Well, absolutely. Listen. There's $30 million available right now for Jackson. And part of today's discussion will be focusing on, how does the city and state come together to unlock access to that $30 million that's available through the state revolving loan fund right now?
SHAPIRO: Does the state have to be a gatekeeper here? Is there any way for the money to reach Jackson without state approval?
REGAN: You know, there's a partnership here. It's the way the law is structured. And whether it's the existing $30 million or the resources through the bipartisan infrastructure law, the process is that it goes from the federal to the states to the city. But let me be clear. I've written a letter to every governor in all 50 states outlining the criteria that we expect to be associated with these resources. And cities like Jackson are prime candidates for these resources.
SHAPIRO: There are a lot of cities and states that are in a similar tug of war, trying to get federal dollars to places that need it most. And you, as EPA administrator, cannot mediate between governors and mayors in every state where this is happening. Is there a better solution?
REGAN: You know, we've worked with a number of governors, Republican governors and Democratic governors, all across the country to redesign their definition of disadvantaged communities to be sure that no one's being locked out. And as the federal agency, we're going to look at these resources, look at the competitive grant applications in each state. And if states are not abiding by the criteria that has been, you know, put forth by the legislature - the legislation - excuse me - then we're going to withhold those funds until those plans reflect the true intention of the bipartisan infrastructure law, which is designed for over half of those resources to go to disadvantaged communities and communities that need these resources the most.
SHAPIRO: Can you tell residents of Jackson how much longer they're going to have to keep boiling their water?
REGAN: We're working night and day to get the system back online. And that's state, federal, local and contractors night and day to get this facility back online. And we'll keep doing that until we can provide or until the city can provide the people of Jackson good quality drinking water.
SHAPIRO: It sounds like you want to make any promises, but any rough forecast even - days, weeks, another month?
REGAN: You know, we're hoping for the foreseeable future. Listen. I was just at the water treatment facility meeting with the operators, meeting with the emergency response team. Everyone is all hands on deck. And I think - you know, the site lead said to me that he was optimistic that we were exceeding expectations. It's my hope that the people of Jackson have good quality drinking water as soon as possible.
SHAPIRO: EPA Administrator Michael Regan speaking with us from Jackson, Miss. Thank you very much.
REGAN: I thank you. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.


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This afternoon Mark Driscoll, pastor of Mars Hill Church in Seattle will teach on "The Supremacy of Christ and the Church in a Postmodern World." He was introduced by John Piper who said that never before had a speaker gotten him in this much trouble even before he had spoken! Mark took the stage and introduced his speech around the framework of two issues regarding Christology and two issues regarding missiology.
Driscoll began by telling the story of Jesus, despite its familiarity. He described Jesus much as he must to his largely unchurched congregation in Seattle. He described Jesus "mean and wild," saying of the all-too-common feminized view of Jesus: "It's hard to worship a guy who you can beat up." The point of the story was that Jesus is as hot as ever, still appearing constantly in popular culture, from "The Simpsons" to "Rolling Stone" covers to Madonna concerts. Jesus is popular, but the majority of people do not know Him as He truly is.
Driscoll spoke of the recent issue of "Christianity Today" which discussed the two hot theologies of the day: Reformed and Emergent. So what should the church have for its view of Jesus and how should we articulate who He was and is? Christology is what separates Reformed from Emergent Christians. These two camps are debating, in large part, over Jesus. The incarnation of Jesus is a popular doctrine in the Emergent circles, for they think of him primarily as fully human. The also stress His imminence, being here with us now. They gravitate towards the gospels which teach about Jesus in his humanness but avoid the epistles which have a different focus. We must believe in the incarnation of Jesus, but we cannot only believe in this. What is fueling the missional effort is a rediscovery of the incarnation of Jesus Christ. Jesus came into culture and entered into community with lost people. Jesus identified with people in their culture. The problem is that when we see Christ only in His incarnation, we are left with someone less than God. The result is that the picture of Jesus taught by some is little less than a humble, marginalized, feminized wuss. This cannot inspire life transformation because He is not big enough to be worshiped, feared, obeyed or respected. Men are told to be like this feminized version of Jesus and they have no interest in following such a man.
On the other side, Calvinists tend to focus on the exaltation of Jesus. It is not so much the imminence of God, but the sovereignty and transcendence of God. These people go to texts like Isaiah 6 or John 12. What is too often lacking in the church today is a rigorous combining of both Christologies. We need to combine the incarnation with the exaltation. We must avoid the theological error of reductionism which means we are not saying something that is unbiblical, but are saying something that is incomplete.
Reading Luke and Acts show that Jesus was empowered by the same Holy Spirit who leads and guides and empowers us today, meaning that we can identify with Jesus in this. The draw towards Jesus' incarnation is having a model we can follow. If we hold the incarnation and exaltation of Jesus we have everything we need for a robust and biblical missional theology. The humility of the example of Jesus in His humanity and the authority of His divinity. In addition to the gospels we must add the book of Revelation. This is not a book primarily about the Antichrist and suffering, but about Jesus Christ. It is a book about Christology – about Jesus. The book breaks down into heavenly scenes and earthly scenes. The heavenly scenes are centered on the throne where He reigns as king.
Jude 3 tells us to contend for the faith. This is an absolute assault on postmodernism, for there are not multiple faiths or truths. Reformed folk are good at contending and here are some issues that most be contended for: 1) Scripture is truthful, authoritative, meta-narrative. Pastors then need to give their people the story of the Bible and need to begin where the Bible begins. Smaller stories always need to be plugged into the bigger story. It is easy to give systematic theology without also continually tell people the story of the Bible. 2) The sovereignty of God must be defended against open theism. 3) We must contend for a God who has authority and absolute sovereignty. 4) We must contend for the virgin birth of Jesus Christ. "Don't mess with Jesus' mother. I doubt he'd take it kindly." 4) We must contend against pelagianism. 5) We must contend for penal substitutionary atonement. There is debate about this, but there shouldn't be because this is the best part of the Book! This doctrine tells us that we are saved from God – from his anger and justice and wrath. "If we lose the exclusivity of Jesus, we lose Jesus." 6) We must contend for gender distinctions. 7) We must contend for the exclusivity of Christ. 8) We must also defend the doctrine of hell. "People don't like hell! They're not supposed to!" That's the whole point! But to deny hell is unconscionable. Everyone believes in hell and we see this in advertising where advertisers tell you who you are, what you will become, and how they can save you from this hell. Everyone is running around trying to get out of their personal hell. Everyone is talking about hell except the church! We must contend for the importance of kingdom over culture. It is more important than culture. "We are seeing an over-realized eschatology." This is an old problem. Emergent, emerging, incarnational Christians are Corinthians and have fallen into the same problems. They are, in many ways, reacting to a dispensational theology that had no concept of the kingdom here and now. The focus is on the impending rapture. This is where we see the tension of the "already" and the "not yet." "I'm sick of talking about the kingdom without the king!"
The second point is that we must also contextualize. This is where there may be a proverbial fork in the road where people often begin to disagree with Driscoll. We must communicate this message in ways appropriate to different cultures and people groups. Jesus incarnates into a culture and we look to His example to see how He interacted in that culture. We have no problem seeing that kind of missional movement overseas, but when it comes to our own culture it is more difficult. Missions is to happen not only around the world but across the street. The church must do more than evangelize, but be missionary in its orientation. So what does this look like to an indie-rock subculture or an urban hip-hop culture? 1 Corinthians 9 tells us that we must contextualize. "I have become all things to all people that by all means I might save some. I do it all for the sake of the gospel." Do you care about the gospel? Do you really care? Then you'll contextualize, won't you? You won't just contend, but will contextualize as well. You'll contextualize so as many cultures and subcultures as possible will meet Jesus.
In one hand we put timeless truth. God is the same yesterday, today and forever. In the other hand is what is timely and contextualized. Timeless truth and timeless ministry. So what does this mean? He is not arguing for relativism, but for "relevantism." Is he arguing for seeker sensitive? Not that we be seeker sensitive, but seeker sensible. We don't lose theological vocabulary, but take the time to explain to the people in terms they understand.
In every culture there will be things to reject, things to receive, things to redeem. Sadly, many in the Emergent stream do not reject anything. Reformed people may be guilty of not receiving or redeeming that which ought to be received and redeemed.
Is this a new wind of doctrine? Is it the newest, latest, newest fad. "Yes, we are on the cutting edge of the sixteenth century. We are riding the sixteenth century Genevan cutting edge." John Calvin was not just a contender but a contextulaizer, so we must redeem what it means to be a true Calvinist. When persecution happened in Europe, people flocked to Geneva. Calvin trained them and then sent them out to share the gospel. If you are a true Calvinist you are not just a contender, but also a contextualizer.
Driscoll closed his speech with these words: "The gospel is the power of God. We must contend for it and then we must contextualize it, because we get to. It is Jesus' gift to us."


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Goose on the Loose!
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Nicholas Kendall
Chevy Chase
Joan Plowright
James Purefoy
Kari Matchett
Isabella Fink
Film Details
Technical Specs
Randall the Goose is out on a summer date with his lifelong love Etta when he is suddenly snatched by Congreve Maddox, a gourmet cook and principal of Willow Springs Elementary, who wants to make Randall his trophy prize in a culinary contest. But Congreve meets his match in his next-door neighbors, a young boy Will and his precocious sister Emily. Will, who hasn't talked since his mother died, befriends Randall, who helps him regain his voice. Randall is no ordinary goose. He's a flatulent, wise-talking, and rebellious bird that understands the boy, and the two become fast buddies. When Randall realizes that Congreve Maddox is fattening him up in preparation for a prestigious cooking competition, he begs Will to save him. The boy hatches a plan with his sister, his dad, his beautiful schoolteacher and even Congreve's mother, all joining forces to save Randall.


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Applications: K20 and K24 engines in EG, DC2, EK (w/ EG subframe only) plus the 2002-2006 RSX and 2006-2011 8th Gen Civic.
Throttle body Fitment: K-Tuned 80mm and 90mm TB or any TB with a 86-93 Ford 5.0L Mustang flange.
NOTE: The stock water pump needs to be modified and a K-Tuned AC/PS Eliminator Pulley setup must be used. If you want to keep the alternator in the stock location a custom manifold is needed. Please contact us with questions or to order.
For our K-Tuned Intake Manifold project we partnered up with a long time friend and owner of Magnus Motorsports to design a performance intake manifold to properly fit multiple K-powered cars. We worked with Magnus previously when they helped us out with the custom intake manifold on our awesome K20 powered RX7. Magnus is well known in the aftermarket industry for their high quality intake manifolds and they have been designing and welding up their own product for several years now. We knew the Magnus design worked, but wanted to collaborate and find an overall manifold layout that addressed the fitment concerns on several different Honda chassis. Clearance to the rad support and the hood were areas that needed attention, so we lowered the plenum and shortened the runners a little bit, while still keeping a clean entry angle into the head port. The result was exactly what we were looking for, a big plenum, short runner, performance intake manifold that fits numerous vehicles. This specific intake manifold design is being offered exclusively by K-Tuned and makes significant top end power gains over the factory intake manifold on both naturally aspirated and forced induction applications. Note that the stock water passage needs to be modified and a K-Tuned AC/PS Eliminator Pulley setup must be used.
The K-Tuned Intake Manifold features a very large 4.78L sheet metal plenum shaped in the signature tapered Magnus format. If you look closely at the plenum base and the TB flange, you'll find two custom 6061 billet aluminum pieces that are precision machined using a CNC 3D profiling process. This special CNC process is what ultimately helped make this manifold design possible, allowing us to make the necessary multi-axis CNC cuts. The 90mm throttle body flange matches up perfectly to the plenum and is tapered inward to ensure there is no restriction to the incoming air. The throttle body bolt pattern matches up to the 86-93 Ford Mustang 5.0L specs, which means our K-Tuned 90mm Throttle bodies will bolt up seamlessly. The custom billet plenum base is a work of art, with four precision machined internal V-stacks that are designed to increase runner entry air speed. We also provided 3 x 1/8 NPT vacuum ports that are neatly tucked away on the plenum base, and positioned between each runner. The runners themselves, measure 5.75" long with a large diameter of 1.875", and are capable of supplying even heavily modified K-Series engines with plenty of air. The manifold flange at the cylinder head is available for K20 and K24 heads and is another 6061 billet piece, that maintains proper port entry and injector angles. Included with our manifold is a brushed aluminum K-Tuned Fuel Rail, which is held in place on a rail mount that is designed to keep the stock phenolic fuel rail spacers in place and accept both stock or aftermarket K-Series fuel injectors. As usual, we include all the hardware, specifically the bolts for mounting the manifold to the cylinder head and the 4 bolts for our throttle body. Last, but not least, we placed an aluminum K-Tuned badge on the front of the plenum to add a nice finishing touch.


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Product Features
- Turn-Key Bolt-On Tuned Kit
- Satin Vortech V-3 Supercharger Unit
- Air/Water Intercooled
- Includes Tuning via UpRev w/Cable and Data Logging
- CARB Exempt – E.O. #D-436-20
STILLEN VQ35HR Supercharger Kit for the 2007-08 Infiniti G35 Sedan – SATIN
- Increase Horsepower & Torque to 450HP (Flywheel) Level – Typically 360WHP (Range 360-410WHP Depending*)
- Includes Tune File, Tuner Cable and Datalogging Capability
- Air-water intercooler chills air charge at engine entry point
- FITS UNDER STOCK HOOD! No Hood Replacement Required
- Front-mounted compact heat exchanger maximizes cool air flow
- Available 3 year/36,000 Powertrain Warranty***
- Typically Installs in Approximately 12 Hours for Most Techs*
Looking to extract more horsepower and torque from your G35 Sedan? How does around 400 at the wheels grab you?
Add a dose of torque, better-than-stock heat management and airflow, 50 state emissions compliance and near stock fuel economy at low RPM. Now you've got the formula for superchargers done the STILLEN way. Continuing with the success of the STILLEN supercharger system for the Nissan VQ35DE (350Z), STILLEN is proud to offer the VQ35HR dual throttle body G35 Sedan supercharger kit. The VQ35HR Supercharger shares most of the same components found in the VQ37 kit, and designed as a direct bolt-on to the 3.5L VQ35HR.
We're talking driveable horsepower too, suitable for daily drivers, canyon carvers and track days.
What does 'driveable' mean?
Take an unsuspecting passenger for a low RPM cruise around town in your STILLEN supercharged Infiniti G35 Sedan. Keep a light touch on the gas pedal and they might be fooled into thinking there's a bone stock motor under the hood.
They won't suspect a thing….until you hit the town limit sign and crack the throttle wide open.
Scenery gets blurry-in-a-hurry as the centrifugal Vortech blower spins up to hyperspeed with a telltale hiss. The STILLEN designed and built intake manifold sucks in cubic yards of cool air. The remapped ECU fuel management module jacks the boosted fuel pump to inject the precise amount of high octane cocktail into the maelstrom.
Your right foot is orchestrating a symphony of controlled violence that delivers a linear, bottomless powerband. If you can peel your head off the headrest to sneak a glance at your passenger you'll see instant enlightenment and heavy G's at work.
You might think it all sounds like witchcraft. But there are no spells and potions involved in creating this enhanced driving experience. Designing this supercharger system for the G35 Sedan involved precision engineering and innovative problem solving – a STILLEN specialty!
Much of the year-long development and testing process surrounded the ECU fuel management settings. STILLEN engineers remapped the ECU fuel management settings for the supercharger system to manage the improved airflow, operating temps and huge power gains, all while achieving 50 state emissions compliance**.
The complete supercharger kit includes larger injectors and a new fuel pump to match the remapped factory ECU.
By redesigning the intake manifold we were able to incorporate the intercooler inside the manifold, thus allowing us to cool the air charge immediately before the air enters the engine. Additionally, the front mounted heat exchanger does not block the airflow supplying cool air to other vital coolers such as the radiator, engine oil cooler, transmission cooler, power steering cooler or the A/C condenser. Because water is 4 times more efficient at dissipating heat than air, we are able to utilize a more compact heat exchanger to cool the water.
The V-3 features a self-contained oiling system and quiet V-belt design, with plenty of additional boost capability for those wanting even more power down the road.
STILLEN took extreme care in designing this system, ensuring that all additional coolers (oil, transmission, power steering, etc) would work with the intercooler system, as the Nissan VQ37 engine is prone to high oil temperatures unless properly cooled.
At all levels of development the system was tested, both for street drivability and reliability under normal traffic and freeway conditions. Stillen drivers flogged the test car at El Toro Air Base, with repeated 140+ mph runs and hard driving on tight courses with excessive revving and redlining. Testing included extensive monitoring of all pertinent air and fluid temperatures.
- To tune these supercharger systems STILLEN works with UPRev software. This software requires a license and a cable to load the tune into the vehicle's ECU. The With Cable option is designed for customers who may not live near an UPrev certified tuner or for a dealership who is completing the installation. This is also a great solution for the DIY guy looking to install the kit in his garage.
- The "without cable" option is supplied with all of the hardware and the tune. This solution is good for someone who is working with an UPrev pro tuner that already has the licenses and loading cable in their facility. This way you don't need to pay extra for something you might already have access to. Either way, the tune is the same.
One of the hallmarks of a STILLEN supercharger is ease of installation. Much of the assembly of the kit is completed here at STILLEN before we pack and ship your supercharger. The main supercharger unit is pre-assembled to the laser-cut billet aluminum mounting brackets. Installation is very straight forward, including detailed step-by-step instructions. Typical install time for a competent shop is 12 hours.
*Individual results will vary depending on baseline condition of the stock engine, type of dynamometer used, temperature, elevation, fuel and various other factors. Typical results are around 400HP (wheel) at under 500′ elevation and below 75 degrees F. Typical output range 380WHP – 450WHP, depending on level of modification, engine age/health, elevation/sea level and the weather that particular day.
**50-state compliance currently for 2007-09 model years. Call us or check individual product pages for model year updates.


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Published on July 20, 2017
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For generations Speedo has been synonymous with comfort, quality, and the fastest racing suits on earth. From their humble beginnings in Australia to the global domination of the racing world we see today, Speedo has always put quality before all else. The Speedo Aqualab team has recently won awards for their patented Fastskin material modeled after the skin of a shark. Speedo has since expanded from exclusively crafting racing suits, to now providing beginner, junior, and lifeguard lines for all skill levels. The Speedo name can be found on a wide variety of suits for men, women and children. Speedo also offers a wide range of sportswear, footwear and accessories, some of which include goggles, fins, training tools, and water-shoes. Regardless of your needs, Speedo will help maximize your swim!
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Bishop Christianos Ageda Prophecy
- In the 20th century there will be wars and fury that will last a long time.
- Whole provinces shall be emptied of their inhabitants
- Kingdoms shall be thrown into confusion.
- In many places the land shall be left untilled,
- There shall be great slaughters of the upper class.
- The right hand of the world shall fear the left, and the north shall prevail over the south.
- Bishop Christianos Ageda's prophecy was correct : World Wars I and II both come to mind, as well as the Vietnam, Korean and Cold Wars, to mention just those wars which America was involved in.


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'Tips on steroids:' Social media both a help, hurdle for police investigations
August 16, 2019 By The Canadian Press
Social media can help or hurt police investigations such as the one into three homicides in northern British Columbia, says a criminologist.
Frank Cormier, head of the sociology and criminology department at the University of Manitoba, says police have started using social media as a way to get their message out.
"It can be fairly effective as a tool," he said in an interview. "Like any newer technology, it's always a double-edged sword."
RCMP confirmed earlier this week that two bodies found in the dense brush outside of Gillam, Man., were those of Bryer Schmegelsky and Kam McLeod, suspected of killing a young tourist couple and a botanist in B.C. last month.
RCMP Assistant Commissioner Kevin Hackett told a news conference in B.C. last week that media coverage and public engagement were key to the public's level of awareness.
"(It) resulted in police receiving a consistent stream of information and over 1,000 tips," he said.
Hackett didn't elaborate on how the tips came in or where they came from, and no one from the RCMP responded to an interview request.
The Ontario Provincial Police had assigned a team of investigators earlier this month to look into the 100-plus tips about the fugitives in that province.
"It was a combination of a lot of things," said Staff Sgt. Carolle Dionne. "One (was) the coverage in the media, knowing that these two suspects were wanted and running away from police. And then you (had) the indication that they were moving east."
Dionne said the provincial police don't take tips on social media, but received calls from people reporting comments that they had seen on Facebook or Twitter.
"They would say, 'Yeah, I think I've seen them,' and then people would come to us and say, 'So and so said this on their social media account' and then we get it third hand."
Peter German, a former RCMP deputy commissioner, said it's clear that virtually every one of the tips about the case was incorrect.
"That speaks to the issue that police have these days with social media," he said. "The other thing … is that most of those people really believed that they saw them and that speaks to eye witness identification, which can be so faulty.
"That is a huge issue that police have to deal with … it's the one that you don't follow up that ends up being the critical one, and the question will then be asked: 'Why didn't you?"'
German said social media has facilitated what's become "tips on steroids."
Several warnings from police and the federal public safety minister telling Canadians to be on alert for Schmegelsky and McLeod made people extra vigilant and led to even more tips, both German and Dionne said.
"Going through all those tips then means more resources," said Dionne. "If you put in more people to triage, then it means you have less people out there."
Dionne stressed that police want people to report what they see because it could be the tip that matters to the investigation. A sighting in Meadow Lake, Sask., for instance, helped police identify Schmegelsky and McLeod as suspects rather than missing persons.
Cormier said the large number of tips shows how intensely the public was tuned into the case.
"Any story that catches the attention of social media becomes multiplied," he said. "It can magnify people's emotional response and that can lead people to be a little bit caught up and police can be flooded with speculation.
"They are people who want to help, but they become a little caught up in the excitement of the story."
In some cases, he said, there are also people who feed false rumours and lies.
"They'll just make things up," said Cormier. "We have trolls everywhere. They take great delight in messing with various processes and procedures."
It's easy to see both sides, he said.
"Social media makes it so much easier, but it can obviously also be a bad thing in some cases."
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The Feast of the Seven Fishes (La Vigilia)
We've always had a tradition of seafood on Christmas Eve. It started with Sherry's family tradition of oyster stew. That evolved into more of a chowder which then became a multi-fish stew. Last year, when we learned of the Italian tradition of La Vigilia (the Feast of the Seven Fishes), we decided that it was right up our alley.
We are continuing the tradition this year, but it certainly isn't traditional Italian. No pasta (it takes up too much belly-room better saved for more fish) or Baccalà (for a poor-man's staple food, it is ridiculously expensive) .
We started with oysters on the half-shell, topped with a Thai mignonette. The mignonette had a fish sauce and lime juice base, with chopped basil, cilantro, mint and ginger.
Fish with Spicy Lentils is a dish we make often and each time we've had it, we've thought about making some sort of croquette with the leftovers. This was the perfect occasion. Rolled into little balls, crusted with panko and shallow-fried, we had them on a bed of celery greens.
Up next was sardine crostini with two kinds of sardines. The smaller ones are your basic store variety (product of Scotland) and the larger ones were Spanish and packed in a tomato base.
As a refresher before the final coarse, we had a "Yucatecan" squid salad. The squid was lightly blanched and then marinated in mixed citrus juice (orange, lime and lemon). It was garnished with Cara Cara orange and avocado.
And finally, we had a fish and shellfish stew. This year we used halibut, swordfish, Manila clams and Mexican white shrimp.
So, there you have it. Our Christmas Eve Feast of the "Seven" Fishes. It was actually five dishes and eight fishes, but who's counting...
Update: Check out our review of the Feast of the Seven Fishes comic strip book.


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Lil Dicky's TV Show Becomes FX's Highest Ranked Comedy Series of All Time
Lil Dicky is amassing success outside of the rap game.
According to a report from Deadline on Monday (May 11), Dicky's show, Dave, has officially been named FX Network's most watched comedy series, averaging 5.32 million viewers per episode. Dave, which was co-created by the rapper and Jeff Schaffer, is also executive produced by Dicky and Schaffer along with Saladin Patterson, Kevin Hart and the comedian's Hartbeat Productions company.
"We set out to make something special and it's so gratifying to see the response this show has gotten," Dicky said regarding the show's success and growing viewership. "This was my first rodeo, so I'm super excited to take another crack at it now that I've got some experience making television. It really feels like the sky is the limit with this show. I look forward to raising the bar even higher next year."
Dave has also been renewed for a second season, which will premiere on Hulu. The first season, which contains 10 episodes, can be viewed on the streaming platform in its entirety.
Lil Dicky expressed gratitude for his show's accomplishment on his Instagram page today. "Thank you for a record breaking rookie year. Season 2 mode activated," he wrote.
Dave also beats the record previously held by the TV show Atlanta, which stars rapper/actor Childish Gambino. Atlanta averaged 5.2 million viewers in its first season.
Back in January, the 2016 XXL Freshman made it clear that although he was diving into the acting realm, he still has plans to release music. "I just wanted every Dickhead to know that even though I'm putting out a real doozy of a TV show in March, I've never stopped rapping," Dicky said in an IG post. "And Lil Dicky the musical artist is far from done. I know that it's been about four and a half years since I've put an album out, and that's much longer than either you or I would've hoped for. It must be annoying, I get it. If drake took that long, I'd be so sad! And I'm sorry for that. I don't like letting you down."
Lil Dicky released his debut album, Professional Rapper, in 2015.
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Year: 1968
Genre: Space Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Preceded by: The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (1967)
Followed by: More (1969)
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Before: a psychedelic rock band fronted by Syd Barett, having released a couple of successful singles and a more than decent debut album. After: an ambitious rock act, featuring David Gilmour and packed with ever growing ambitions. Struggling with exuberance before, turning vinyl into gold afterwards and threatened to end up in its own shadow towards the end. This is a key album, the only album with Barett as well as Gilmour, a personal favorite, but above all: a beautiful Floyd album, merging great melodies with foggy instrumental parts without drowning in its own sound. As if the title could already foresee what would happen during the early seventies, this would remain the best preserved secret of the band.
Although Roger Waters went to the same high school as Syd Barett, and although Gilmour was hanging around in his neighborhood, he laid down the ground works for Pink Floyd together with Nick Mason and Richard Wright after they met (1962) at the school of architecture. Together with three other guys they played in a band named 'Sigma 6'. As was made clear later, Waters was already not such a great fan of schools back then and he dropped out after one year, just like Mason. Wright apparently just didn't show any interest at all in architecture and switched to the London College of Music. Not a bad decision at all, as was also made clear later.
The three of them initially kept playing together, till they are joined by Syd Barett (1964) after the departure of some other members. The younger childhood friend from Waters had meanwhile become an art student, fascinated by work from The Beatles, Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan. Barett's star within the band quickly rises, as singer as well as lead guitarist, and when the band starts to grow towards its definite form, it changes its name to The Pink Floyd Sound in 1965. The Sound is dropped the next year and the four of them start performing in London's underground clubs, where their long instrumental improvisations (avoiding to repeat themselves with their limited repertoire) were supported by surreal light effects. It was told that this new band played psychedelic music, which was not at all generally appreciated. Luckily for them, 1967 was within reach.
The rock scene turned upside down right from the start of this year by the massive booming of psychedelic bands, and on the very day the Monterey Pop Festival kicks off on the American West Coast, Pink Floyd releases its second (after 'Arnold Layne') single: 'See Emily Play'. The debut album The Piper at the Gates of Dawn follows in August, being successful in their home country. The support tour in the US however is no success at all, due to many practical troubles and the mental downfall of Barett, set in already during the recordings of Piper. Nevertheless, the band would ultimately play at San Francisco's famous Winterland in November, after Janis Joplin with Big Brother & The Holding Company.
On their return in the UK in December, Barett's state of mind has further deteriorated and the band decides to add a fifth band member in case Barett can no longer perform properly: David Gilmour. He would initially become the second guitarist while Barett would stay connected with the band as non-performing songwriter, Brian Wilson-style. However, Barett left the band permanently in March and the four of them remained. Lots of material for the second album was already recorded at that point, resulting in A Saucerful of Secrets being the only Floyd-album with Waters, Gilmour, Mason, Wright ánd Barett.
With Barett gone as the bands main songwriter, the time had come for Waters to take things over. As this new Supreme Being he opens the album with 'Let There Be More Light'. This track immediately draws your attention to the album, with an opening bass riff that originated from 'Interstellar Overdrive' but sounds (especially with the adding of the threatening organ in the background) like an anachronistic piece of techno music from the late sixties. However, when the drums fall in, you know you're somewhere up high, lost in the cosmos and in the middle of this ultimate space rock song. The lyrics and music reveal that Waters is still inspired by Barett (and, apparently, some concept album by The Beatles; For there revealed in glowing robes – Was Lucy in the sky?) during his early songwriting, while new member Gilmour is also introduced. He takes on the lead vocals during the chorus and more important, he plays his first Floyd solo towards the end of the song, in that characteristic style we would get used to later on.
It's up to the other new songwriter next, Richard Wright, presenting a song that was an outtake from Piper: 'Remember a Day'. As we are used from him, the lyrics mainly deal with childhood memories, but because of the albums' context it feels like we're looking down from above to witness those young children playing. Might sound mellow or even poppy at first, but as a matter of fact it's a real showcase for the drums (ironically played by producer Norman Smith instead of Mason on this track), giving this song a haunting groove from the moment they set in. That's why Wright basically doesn't need any guitars here, with Gilmour also being absent (Barett would have played acoustic and slide guitar but it's barely noticeable). Great song.
The third song was the first one that was recorded for the album: 'Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun'. This is the only Floyd song on which all five members play, although the guitars are quite overruled by drums and organ again. However, there's only one guy completely defining this song: writer Roger Waters. Of course there's the awesome bass playing, proving that it's possible to create an entire song with this instrument as long as the guy who plays it is haughty enough to believe it. But the secret power of this song is without any doubt Water's threatening whispering, in a style Thom Yorke would later apply to some Radiohead songs.
It's followed by another Waters song, closing side one: 'Corporal Clegg'. As the title already might presume, it's also his first of many song dealing with war (inspired by Waters' father, who died during World War II). The lyrics tell about this Corporal Clegg, a soldier suffering from shell-shock and losing his leg, while the music drenches the song in sarcasm by using a kazoo (played by Gilmour and once invented by… Thaddeus Von Clegg) in the second part. And in fact, apart from the solo on the opening track, this is the first song on which the guitar really shines.
Side two opens with the title track, a twelve minutes lasting instrumental that was compiled from several separate pieces, composed by Waters, Wright, Gilmour and Mason. According to Waters, it's the musical translation of a battlefield, including the setup, the actual battle, the view of the dead afterwards and, in the end, the mourning. Again, it are the drums and the piano (+organ) that claim the leading role here. Nick Mason even shows that the drums can perfectly take over the role of the guitar when it comes down to soloing, if this instrument is played brilliantly. Meanwhile, Wright pounds the keys out of his piano with his fists, as can be seen on the legendary Pompeii recording. Some minutes later he switches to his church organ, and creates this mystical atmosphere on a part that might be considered a dress rehearsal for 'Echoes'. To sum up: listening this song evokes more subterranean imagery than successively watching the entire Indiana Jones collection.
Over to Wright's second contribution then, lyrically not differing very much from the first one. If one track must be called the least one on this album, it must perhaps be 'See-Saw'. It sounds kind of peaceful all along and surely can help you falling asleep quietly, and maybe that's why it was called 'The Most Boring Song I've Ever Heard Bar Two' on the recording sheet. Throughout the entire song you can ask yourself whether if it's a charming dream or a sad condolence.
The final secret to discover is 'Jugband Blues', the only song out there written and sung by Barett. It was already recorded before Floyd's trip to the US and Barett must already have known that he would soon (have to) leave the band. The Salvation Army band was added on his insistence, and initially he just wanted them to play whatever they wanted, independent from the rest of the group. Was he maybe inspired by Dylan's opening track on Blonde on Blonde or is it a little naïve to presume that there still was some memory left at that point? Whatever the answer might be, if there was ever made a song that literally translates somebody's mental state of mind into music, it must be this one, displaying total schizophrenia between lyrics and instrumentation. That's why it deserves its spot on this album as a worthy clincher, with Barett seeming to drench his goodbye speech to the group in black humor and irony: I don't care if the sun don't shine, I'll do my loving in the winter.
Altough Barett is represented by only one song on A Saucerful of Secrets, his songwriting still echoed in the first experiments of Waters and Wright. In this way they didn't break completely with the band's roots, something that would more or less happen on following albums. This new approach is already announced by the title track, which was a collaboration between the four members who would form the band from now on. That band would exceed their limits in many ways during the following years, but on almost every next album you can find something that points back to A Saucerful of Secrets. Enjoy.
Top Tracks:
1. Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun
2. Remember a Day
3. A Saucerful of Secrets


text: bio | Zdenka Badovinac is a curator and writer, who served from 1993 to 2020 as director of the Moderna galerija in Ljubljana, comprised since 2011 of two locations: the Museum of Modern Art and the Museum of Contemporary Art Metelkova. In 2022 she was appointed a director of the Museum of Contemporary in Zagreb. In her work, Badovinac deals with historicisation of Eastern European art and situated institutionality. She also initiated the first Eastern European art collection, Arteast 2000+ in Moderna galerija, Ljubljana. Her recent exhibitions are NSK from Kapital to Capital: Neue Slowenische Kunst – The Event of the Final Decade of Yugoslavia, Moderna galerija, 2015 (which travelled to the Van Abbemuseum, Eindhoven in 2016, Garage Museum of Contemporary Art, Moscow in 2016, and the Museo Reina Sofía Madrid in 2017); NSK State Pavilion, 57th Venice Biennale, 2017, co-curated with Charles Esche; The Heritage of 1989. Case Study: The Second Yugoslav Documents Exhibition, Modena galerija, Ljubljana, 2017, co-curated with Bojana Piškur; Sites of Sustainability Pavilions, Manifestos and Crypts, Hello World. Revising a Collection, Hamburger Bahnhof – Museum für Gegenwart – Berlin, 2017; Heavenly Beings: Neither Human nor Animal, Museum of Contemporary Art Metelkova, Ljubljana, co-curated with Bojan Piškur, 2018; Bigger Than Myself: Heroic Voices from Ex-Yugoslavia, MAXXI, Rome. (2020); and Sanja Iveković, Works of Heart (1974-2022), Kunsthalle, Vienna, (2022). Her most recent books are Unannounced Voices: Curatorial Practice and Changing Institutions (Sternberg Press / Thoughts on Curating), 2022 and Comradeship: Curating, Art, and Politics in Post-Socialist Europe (Independent Curators International (ICI), New York, 2019. She is a founding member of L'Internationale, a confederation of seven modern and contemporary European art institutions, and president of CIMAM, the International Committee for Museums and Collections of Modern Art, 2010–13.


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Green Bay Packers running back DuJuan Harris has become an advocate for routine medical checkups after doctors found a "fist-sized" cyst on his lung -- next to his heart -- in a team physical.
"It's a #blessing!!! Should be 110% very soon and back to work. Thanks for the prayers and keeping me lifted!!! MUCH LOVE," Harris tweeted Wednesday, adding that, "Everything is fine."
Harris posted a photo showing the bandages after surgery was performed to remove the cyst. Coach Mike McCarthy shared no details about the procedure, but he did confirm that Harris will be unavailable for the remainder of the offseason program.
The Packers are confident Harris will be back by training camp.
Harris' agent, Dave Lee, told the Green Bay Press Gazette that the cyst wasn't cancerous, although it could have caused serious problems for Harris later in life if left untreated.
"The cyst was pressing against his lung, and now he has full capacity with his lungs so he should have even more endurance and speed, so it was a blessing in disguise," Lee said.
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The cyst, which doctors believe Harris has had his entire life, was pressing on his lung, reducing its capacity, Lee said, according to The Associated Press. After doctors discovered it, Harris told them he'd occasionally felt pressure in his chest, but assumed it was indigestion.
After an impressive late-season run, Harris entered the offseason penciled in atop the Packers' backfield by committee. Now that second-round draft pick Eddie Lacy and fourth-round pick Johnathan Franklin have entered the mix along with healthier versions of Alex Green and James Starks, there will be no guarantees for Harris this summer.
The odds are stacking up against Harris now, but that's nothing new for an undrafted, undersized back who was working as a car salesman when the Packers called last season. Even with the lost practice time, our money is on Harris beating out Green or Starks for a roster spot.
Follow Chris Wesseling on Twitter @ChrisWesseling.


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The Information Age stifled in North Korea
With one million cell phones in North Korea and a government-sponsored intranet, the regime believes it can survive the advent of information technology by restricting its use to the most elite of the population who have the largest stake in the survival of the regime as it currently exists.
North Korea intentionally restricts access to information to control its population. TV and radios in North Korea are hardwired to only receive government-controlled media. Foreign newspapers and periodicals are forbidden.
North Koreans are not free to travel within the country without government permission. Foreigners who visit North Korea are carefully controlled by their (two) minders who keep them from interacting with the North Korean populace. In short, North Korea has traditionally viewed controlling the flow of information to its population as a fundamental necessity to ensure the survival of the state.
It is surprising then to see that the North Korea state has sanctioned the use of cell phones and other information technology. There are now more than 1 million third-generation cell phones in North Korea, as part of the Koryolink cell phone system. These phones can call other members of the Koryolink network, but cannot make calls outside of the country.
There is also a state-sponsored intranet in North Korea, called Kwangmyong. The intranet is restricted to elites in North Korea with good social standing. The intranet features message boards, chat functions, and state sponsored media; its use has also been encouraged among university students, technical experts and scientists, and others to exchange information.
Very few North Koreans have access to the unfiltered Internet. Andrei Lankov, a leading North Korean expert at Kookmin University in Seoul, estimated this number to be "a few dozen families" including Kim Jong-Un's clan. Other select North Koreans may have restricted and/or monitored access to the Internet to gather data on the U.S. and South Korea, find content to populate the intranet, and maintain the North Korean government's propaganda web sites.
Tags: cell phones, internet, intranet, north koreaThis entry was posted in DPRK Government, Kim Jong Un, Uncategorized by Grant Montgomery.


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Photo: David Gill |
The Bill will "enable the United Kingdom to implement the Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict of 1954 and the Protocols to that Convention of 1954 and 1999".
The House of Commons Library analysis (25 October 2016) can be found here.
The aims of the Bill are as follows:
- create offences to protect cultural property (as defined by the Convention) in the event of armed conflict
- create offences relating to the unauthorised use of the "Blue Shield" – the emblem used to identify cultural property protected under the Convention and its Protocols
- make it an offence to deal in cultural property illegally exported from occupied territory
- introduce immunity from seizure for cultural property which is being transported to, or through, the UK for safekeeping
There has been considerable discussion and debate through the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Cultural Heritage.


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Off-Campus Housing Support
As a K-State student, you have access to the free services provided by the office of Off-Campus Housing Support. Off-Campus Housing Support provides information about the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords to Kansas State University students. Common issues include maintenance, security deposits, lease reviews, and more. If you have questions about these or other off-campus housing issues, make an appointment to meet with the director.


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Five drummers met their all-time drumming hero, Ian Paice of Deep Purple, at a special dinner at The Crooked Billet, Stoke Row, Oxfordshire on 4th July. The dinner had been organised by drumstore DrumWright. Managing Director Ian Wright explained:
"Last year, we asked Ian to design his ideal drum kit - number and type of drum. Sizes, colour, cymbal selection - and then commissioned a limited edition run of twelve to his exact specification. As part of the package deal, all of the drummers who bought the kits were to be offered the chance to meet Ian at a private dinner. We approached Paul Clerehugh at The Crooked Billet because we know he is Ian's favourite celebrity chef, and he put on a fantastic evening - the food, the wine, the ambience - all were superb."
The distinctive Pearl and Paiste set-ups went on sale and were quickly were snapped up by Deep Purple enthusiast drummers not only in the UK but in Australia, Canada and Norway too. Ian added:
"The first guy to buy one was a drummer from Sydney who played in an Australian Deep Purple tribute band. We were able to arrange for him to meet Ian when Deep Purple played Sydney."
The limited edition kit was a Pearl Masters MMP, with 24"x14" bass drum, 10", 12", 13", 14", 15", 16" and 18" toms and Ian's signature snare, plus Pearl hardware (including a Demon Drive pedal), Paiste 2002 cymbals and Hardcase cases.
Ronny Grindstein travelled to the dinner from Norway. "For me, this is a 35 year dream come true", he said.
Julian Parkes travelled to the dinner from Chester. "It was an incredibly enjoyable evening. I am sure I am not the only attendee who will cherish the memory for ever."
DrumWright founder and Chairman Chris Wright said: "I first met Ian 25 years ago when I discovered that we both lived in the same village. He is widely recognised as the UK's finest rock drummer, and I can well understand why the evening meant so much to these guys. Paul Clerehugh really did us proud, and Ian kept everyone entertained with anecdote after anecdote. It was a very special evening for everyone."
In the photo. Front Row: Ian Paice and Ian Wright. Back row left to right: Chris Wright, Ryan Dobson, Julian Parkes, Ronny Grinstein, Mark and Christine Norman, Vance Withers.