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While poking through my referrers today I ended up surfing Tumblr a bit and came across this post. Immediately I had a rebuttal forming in my mind and if it wasn't necessary to have an account on Tumblr to share it I would have ranted my fill. Instead I made myself dinner, though, not before taking a moment to post the link in my usual online haunts. While my social media feeds lit up light a Christmas tree, I had a pleasant orzo salad and let my blood pressure come down from stroke levels.
Now that I am not a ball of rage, I feel capable of combating quoilecanard's overwhelming ignorance point-by-point with a calm helping of truth. Let it be known that I am solely focusing on guide dogs1 and not generalizing to all working animals, even the greater umbrella of assistance dogs. I reserve the right to come back and edit to address that, though.
Animals do not exist for our use.
I'm not a vegan, but I am a firm believer in animal rights, so I'm not about to disagree with that statement. However, let's first agree on some constants. We are specifically talking about dogs, which are an animal that ranks pretty high on the hierarchy of intelligent life. They are capable of not only being taught things, but in making decisions. You're welcome to disagree with me on all of this, of course, but if you do I suggest you stop reading now and go do some research on dogs. I'll wait here . . . Right, so now that we're on the same page about dogs, you should understand those same qualities are two very important aspects for a guide dog. And by extension, being a guide dog is a choice that the dog makes. No one wants to be partnered with the dog that doesn't want to be a guide dog. A large part of puppy raising is observing whether the pre-training puppy is showing the hallmarks of a dog suited for guide dog training. This doesn't stop when they are in formal training or during placement or even when they are actually working! And in those cases where it's obvious that the dog doesn't want to or cannot be a guide dog, they find another niche in life to satisfy that is equally fulfilling.
Guide dogs are generally taught not to seek out contact or socialization from others besides the "owner" they are helping, and are taught to spend all of their time tending to the needs of a person.
Okay, I'm personally bristling over this "owner" terminology. To be fair, yes, I do have legal ownership of my guide dog. (As I did with her two predecessors.) However, we're called a "guide dog team" for a reason: it's a partnership. Meaning we both have responsibilities to uphold. Fundamentally, I take care of her physical and emotional needs and maintain her training, while she does what she was trained to do without distraction.
Yes, I discourage her from seeking out attention from others. Not because I don't want her to be loved and petted and not even because I want her rapt attention solely on me,2 but because if she's paying attention to someone else she is not paying attention to her actual job. This is no different than if you spent your workday goofing off rather than doing the things you're actually paid for.
And, moreover, those other people present an unknown factor. In the past I've had strangers put my guide dogs' health at risk by giving them food that would make them very ill. Once I observed someone walk by and toss my guide dog a chicken bone! Also, your assumption seems to be that it's totally fine for anyone to give attention to any dog, which is patently false and a topic I've discussed here at great length. I'm not a parent, but I'd feel equally strong about discouraging my child from seeking attention from complete strangers, too.
Lastly, the amount of downtime during harness work and actual time off that my guide dog has is far greater than the time she spends actively doing her job. A lot of being a guide dog is napping under chairs and the like and when we are home the only things I expect of her are to be a suitable roommate. Yes, she may well work very hard, but she plays even harder. Trust me.
[Guide dogs] are often put in situations where their safety is at risk and every guide dog I've ever seen looks unresponsive and despondent.
I think I need an actual example of where a guide dog's safety is put at risk because I can't think of anything particularly hazardous about their work. For argument's sake I'll reiterate that this is a partnership. My guide dog and I are a team; we're equals in whatever we do and wherever we go. The best example of this that I have is crossing a street. I wait for when the traffic pattern tells me it's safe to cross and I indicate that to my guide dog. If she doesn't agree with this assessment, e.g., she sees a car turning on a red light that I wouldn't have noticed, she won't move forward. We cross when we both feel it's safe. Period. She's not my furry butler catering to my every whim. She works by my side willingly. In fact, most of the time she's more eager to get out of the house each morning than I am.
I don't know how many guide dogs you've seen that you can claim they are all despondent, but I can assure you that is not the majority of guide dogs. They are happy to do their job and approach it like, well, a dog approaches any enjoyable thing in life. Mine, for example, have shown their love to work by leaping into their harnesses, whining at my not being faster to get ready in the morning, and literally herding me out the front door.
I'll give you the unresponsive claim because (a.) a good guide dog shouldn't be responding to anyone but her partner and (b.) a lot of guide dog work is mental so what you might think of as a lack of drive may well be a dog contemplating how best to accomplish the task at hand. But I'll also add that your observations alone are not an adequate assessment of a dog's mental state. My guide dogs, especially my current partner, all act very different when working as opposed to their off-duty times at home. They're still the same silly, crazy, hyper, and happy dogs but they know to contain themselves when it's not appropriate.
The dog's best interests are not usually taken into consideration at all, and instead the dog is utilized to how they can help a human. It perpetuates the whole "servant/master" relationship between humans and animals, and that type of relationship is always harmful to animals.
Whoa. Now you're just jumping to conclusions. As I said already, it's a conscious choice for both parties of a guide dog team. So the dog's interests are very much a consideration since that's a large part of why she is a guide dog. Clearly, if you're thinking of a guide dog as being a servant you have no understanding of what goes into a guide dog team. There's the obvious stuff that any dog requires: being fed, going potty, grooming/bathing, yearly vet visits, etc. In general guide dog teams work on maintaining the training we have received and strengthening the bond we share. And most of this is done by meeting those aforementioned obvious needs. As a handler, I know my guide dog inside and out. Every day we go through obedience and we have a grooming session. The obedience is fun for her because I strive to make it interesting and rewarding. During the grooming session I'm not only helping her stay cleaner and making her coat look nice and pretty, but I'm taking note of anything abnormal that might have cropped up on her body. I can tell you without her even in the room exactly where every bump, lump, skin tag, scar, scab, bite, etc. is on my guide dog at any time. I'm failing to see how any of this is harmful to her.
Almost all guide dogs are bought from breeders and are raised as guide dogs since birth. So not only is the practice wrong, but it also supports the breeding of animals while there are still millions of dogs and other animals being killed in shelters everywhere annually.
Actually, almost all guide dogs are bred by guide dog schools. Many schools don't even accept dogs that aren't part of their specific breeding program because they are looking for very different traits than a regular breeder. And while I am very pro-rescue, you are neglecting the simple fact that responsible breeding works to strengthen the breed. Guide dogs are generally purebred dogs because this allows for a better understanding of their background, i.e., genetic traits, health, temperament, etc. This is usually not a possibility for a shelter dog and personally as a handler that worked with a dog with severe health issues I'd much rather have the history of my partner readily available than not. Which is not to say there is anything wrong with working a mixed breed dog or training one from a shelter, but just like not every dog is a fit for every person not every dog regardless of breeding is meant to be a guide dog.
It's just really sad to me that people can look at animals and view them as property to use as we please. While not every guide dog is going to be treated so poorly, it's the principle alone that goes against veganism because it's using an animal to benefit a human, and disregarding the dog's individual rights. It shows no respect to him or her as a being with their own wants and their own life.
Okay, I'm going to put aside the fact that you've basically argued my point for me here by stating that the alleged cruelty is less the issue and your point is more the assumption that there is cruelty because I'll maintain that guide dogs are generally treated far better than the average pet dog.3 Instead, I go back to my original point about dogs being highly intelligent and the assumption that having read this far you've agreed to that. Well, you can't have it both ways. The dog can't be sentient enough to make choices and yet not actually be smart enough to, you know, make them. So, the dog — like the handler — has chosen to be in the partnership, which makes your claim that there is a lack of respect completely moot. Furthermore, what you clearly are failing to take into account is that guide dogs actually enjoy their work.
Now all that's said and done, quoilecanard was then asked whether there was an alternative to working with a guide dog to which she replied:
Is there an identical alternative to forcing someone to serve you 24/7? Not really. But of course, just because there isn't an alternative that is equally beneficial to humans doesn't mean that the practice is justifiable by default. The only things I can think of are hiring someone to help them around the house and assist them with their trips into public areas if there are no family or friends able to help them. I know there are also free public services in some places where groups of volunteers collaborate and offer to help disabled people with their basic needs upon request, which could be looked into for said person who'd want a guide dog. Regardless, it isn't fair to force a dog to suffer or to be exploited simply because it's in the best interest of a human.
I'm feeling maddeningly redundant but let the record clearly reflect that "guide dog" is not synonymous with "slave." Please stop insinuating otherwise.
As for real factual alternatives to a guide dog, yes, they exist. They're called mobility aides and most anyone with some type of visual impairment learns how to use the most common one: the white cane. It's almost always a requirement to apply for a guide dog, actually. And amongst those that work guide dogs you'll generally hear a lot of grumping about them because of all the downsides to using one over being partnered with a guide dog. Canes won't notice that car you didn't hear turning in on you. Canes get stuck in the cracks in sidewalks. Canes can't learn landmarks or recognize familiar paths.4
I'm not even going to bother trying to figure out what mythical universe you're in where there exists people who can be hired to lead blind people around. I've been blind since birth and I've never heard of that.
Here's a bit of truth you totally don't seem to be aware of and/or understand: for a blind person working with a guide dog is about independence. First, it's not exactly an empowering thing to be dependent on another person to get you from place to place and make sure you don't walk into or off of stuff en route. And for what it's worth, most of the people who have guided me in my life have managed to not accomplish this and I've been assisted in being walked into many things. One person almost walked me right off the side of a flight of stairs! It's also incredibly inconvenient to be dependent on other people. You know how annoyed you get when your friend is late picking you up to go out to dinner together? Yeah, multiply that by EVERY SINGLE TRIP ANYWHERE.
I admit it, working in tandem with your guide dog partner is really something you have to experience to fully grasp. However, if it helps you understand the gravitas of how profound it is to pick up that handle and feel your partner move along side you, I will say that my very initial walk with Dolly was literally the first time in my life that I realized I walked slightly hunched over, staring (unseeingly) down at my feet straining to catch any potential hazard I might stumble over. It was during that walk that I realized how stressful getting around was for me and how ridiculously scary it was to be so vulnerable. All I can say is that if there is a servant in this partnership, it's definitely me because there's no way I'll ever be able to convey to her all that she means to me. Not that I don't try anyway.
To be continued, probably. . . .
- That was the question after all. ↩
- Dogs are pack animals and as such it's their very nature to pay attention to their pack. So, I'm honestly confused at the insinuation that being the sole recipient of attention is actually an unexpected, even a bad thing. ↩
- This is a point I've been argued on a fair few times so please feel free to make me prove my statement. ↩
- For what it's worth, cane users would easily list many different (and contradictory) pros and cons as navigational methods are an entirely individual choice. ↩


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1. Marxism as a social utopia1
" In communist society, where nobody has one exclusive sphere of activity … society regulates production and thus makes it possible for me to do one thing today and another tomorrow, to hunt in the morning, fish in the afternoon, rear cattle in evening, criticise after dinner, just as I have a mind, without ever becoming hunter, fisherman, shepherd or critic. " (Marx/Engels - The German Ideology)
I love talking and thinking about politics and to imagine a better society, where I can reflect on what to write in my essays, but the quality of these activities would change very much, if one was not forced to do it, to pass exams, to get a degree, and eventually to find a job to survive in the capitalist society. Everyone knows the difference between self-fulfilling activity and the obligation of wage labour, what we normally call work.
When we are looking at the quotation above, we see that Marxism is rather a social utopia than a political program. The utopia of a society without exploitation of people by people, a society where concurrence is abolished and the voluntary cooperation of men and women is the motor of production.
The precondition for this view is the idea, that the individual is a social being and for that reason must be analysed in its social and historical context and that is continually in development.
The fundamental difference in the history of political thought between the "left wing" and the "right wing" is based on the view of the human being. Hobbes for example describes the condition of archaic societies as a "bellum omnium contra omnes"2, that is why the main fear of men comes from its similars so to protect people from people, there is the need of a strong state and law and order. You ca not change mankind, there is no development…
There were always these two views of humans that built the basics of ideologies and it seems to be more a matter of belief than a fact that you can prove.
In the last decades we experienced a dominance of what I call "new liberal" thinking, conservative think tanks began to describe human behaviour with the rules of the "neo classical" school of economics, that sees the person as a advantage maximising individual, all aspects of life are tried to explain as economic behaviour.
In 1989 the concurrent system to capitalism lost its last battle of the cold war; the right celebrated the victory of capitalism and liberal democracy and the left was paralysed. The well-known Francis Fukuyama described the "End of history" as " the end point of mankind ' s ideological evolution and the universalisation of Western liberal democracy. " (National Interest, 1989, 16) In the same article Fukuyama says that it will be a sad time, because there is not going to be any ideological struggle any more , " idealism would be replaced by economic calculations, the endless solving of technical problems environmental concerns and the satisfaction of sophisticated consumer needs. "
The right wing´s argument against Marxism today is the breakdown of communism and the dark sides of the soviet system, although we know from an Marxist point of view, that the system in Russia had not anything to do with the ideal and the utopia of Marxism. It was state capitalism without any form of democracy that failed because of social movements in Eastern Europe, for example Solidarinosc in Poland.
The problem is that left wing intellectuals fell into agony after 1989 because they shared the feeling that capitalism had won and the world is bad, many of them stopped to think about alternatives and lost their utopia, went fishing, or some orthodox ones lost their belief and became "new liberals", others searched for "third ways".
The dominance of new liberalism also colonised the social democracy, for example the words of the social democratic Austrian chancellor, who said in the eighties, that somebody who has visions needs a doctor.
The theory of the third way left the road of Marxism as a result of 1989 and is defined by Anthony Giddens as a way between old social democracy and new liberalism. The question is: is the third way a road that leads to nowhere? It is very likely so because there is no final perspective. I would explain it rather as a parking lot of conservative and liberal political ideas, than as a way.
Ten years after the transition in the east we are facing a growing social movement with a big scepticism about the economic globalisation, more and more people experience the negative effects of capitalism and more and more people are claiming for alternatives.
Social utopias are still relevant because naturally an other system comes to your mind, when you are not satisfied, even if they are only wishes sort of dreams, the next step is the thinking process to realise your dreams. You cannot kill utopias. Marxism is still relevant as an utopia to reach a society of free and equal.
The function of ideologies is to conquer the minds, because the actions of people are led from their view of the world and their wishes. Ideology only has an influence on a personality if there is a belief in it. The task of the academic left (if there is still one) today is to win back the hegemony at the battlefield of ideas.
I think it is incontestable that Marxism is still relevant as a critique of capitalism the state and liberal democracy. Marxism is a child of the Industrial Revolution and was born as a reaction to the bad effects of proletarianisation, dependency on wage labour, the new mode of production, which caused hunger and oppression.
The theory that the development of the capitalist system, with a growing number of wage labourers leads more or less automatically to a revolution forgot, that capitalism was able to react to social and economic changes very fast. So the ruling class understood how to bring more and more wage employees on their side (ex. white collar employees).
Nevertheless a big majority in Europe has to live with their income through wage labour, and when we look to a world perspective, we find a massive proletarianisation in the world. (compare Callinocos, 1992, p. 113), In a world perspective we also see growing differences between the south and the north, which makes Marx's theory in a global perspective very plausible.
Globalised capitalism with its "new liberal" face, hasn't found an answer to the exploitation of nature and the growing social inequalities. The waste of resources and the economic crisis can't be abolished through capitalism. The principle of profit is the principle of exploitation. The regular breakdowns of the stock markets with their destructive effects on states, is a good example.
Marx knew that the state couldn't be neutral, because the state represents the interests of the ruling classes and the owners of the resources, that's why liberal democracy could not be a real democracy, it leads to
" a passive citizenery - in the 1988 presidential elections in the US, upper-income electors were twice as likely to vote as lower income electors: the displacement of parliamentary institutions by unelected centres of power - [ … .]; structural constraints on the piecemeal transformation of capitalism - it was above all the massive flight of capital from France which forced the Mitterand administration to abandon the program of reforms on which it was elected in 1981. " (Callinicos, 1992, p. 109)
Variables like class, gender and income are very important for a sociological description of the society, the marxist point of view, played always an important role for class analyses and the question, who has the power in a society, who owns the production means and so on.
3. Marxism as an alternative
First we have to define our aims even if they are utopian, first we have to know what we want, then we can search for ways to reach our aims. We will see that there are many ways that lead in the same direction, so the main difference between Marxists, are the means they are using.
Marx " conceived the post capitalist future as an association of all workers, an association in which freedom and equality were combined through (1) the democratic regulation of society; (2) the end of politics; (3) the planned use of resources; (4) efficient production; and (5) greater leisure. " (Held, 1999, p. 147)
These are the aims shared by all Marxists to overcome capitalism, to abolish the state and the power and to introduce democratic self-government. What they all have in common is the utopia.
The differences between them are the way to come closer to these aims.
Libertarian Marxists reject all forms of compromises with organisations of the capitalist society, authoritarian leadership, division of labour. They refuse party organisation. They believe that progress can only be made with democratically organised mass movements. Pluralists are using the institutional framework of the liberal democracy to win control of the state for restructuring it. They believe in the necessity of party organisation, using power to abolish it and extension of participation. Many social democratic parties, some communist parties come from this tradition, green movements can be subsumed under this category too. The orthodox Marxist branch belief in a strong party organisation with professional leadership and cadre discipline, but rejects compromises with the capitalist democracy, which only represents the interests of the capital. (compare Held, 1999, p. 148 - 150)
So Marxists are fighting in many places, in parliaments (pluralists), in basic movements (libertarians), in hidden places (planning the revolution), but they all meet on big demonstrations against globalisation. They don't like each other, but every branch plays its role. The orthodox Marxists lost influence, but the forces of the traditional democratic left in the parliaments could come closer to libertarians, because of the growing movement against new liberalism. In the so-called "civil society" we will find libertarian Marxists.
The main difference between these two factions is the question of reform or revolution. Pluralists wanted to get control of the state to transform capitalism, but they became part of the state and of the capitalist system, many lost their ideologies (Third Way), but there are still some left in the institutions. They won´t bring innovation, what they could remobilize is a strong democratic, anti capitalist basic movement, that is inspired by libertarian Marxist ideas.
If this movement is strong enough, it could be the beginning of a new age of a sustainable transformation of capitalism to something different, what seems not realistic at the moment, but who knows.
In any case the libertarian branch with its allies in the civil society could wake up the old pluralists in the parliaments and party machines to start a new offensive against new liberalism, to improve democracy, to concentrate on redistribution and to get back or defend important public resources and so on.
My theory is, that social movements are a motor of reform, even if they don`t manage to bring revolutionary changes. Marxism always was a threat for the capitalism, that forced capitalism to adapt, but not the theory brought a welfare state or socialist elements to capitalist states, it were always the social movements in connection with the utopia that brought the change.
I believe that Marxism is an alternative, because of the weak sides of capitalism and liberal democracy, the exploitation of humans and the nature, the waste of resources and the social inequality, but as long as we don`t have Marxism as an practical alternative, it has three functions:
As an utopia it shows us an aim a direction, as an analysing method helps it to show us the contradictions of capitalism and it is a threat for the free market system and liberal democracy, that could lead to an permanent reform of the system. Perhaps we need no revolution. Perhaps capitalism will reform as long as it turns into a communist society, and if not, the revolution will come, Marx said .
Callinicos, A: The Revenge of History: Marxism and the East European Revolutions (Polity Press, Cambridge, 1992).
Duncan, G.: Democratic theory and practice (University Press, Cambridge, 1983) Held, D.: Models of Democracy (Blackwell, Cambridge, 1999) chapter 4. Levin, M: Marxism and Democratic theory in Duncan, g. 1983. Journals:
Booth, W.J.: Making Sense of Marx concept of Communism (1989, Political Theory, 17/2).
Fukujama, F.: The End of History? (1989, National Interest, 16)
Halliday, F.: An Encounter with Francis Fukuyama (1992, New Left Review No. 193).
Milibald, R.: Fukuyama and the socialist Alternative (1992, New Left Review No. 193)
Milibald, R.: The Plausability of Socialism (1994, New Left Review No. 206).
Pierson, C.: Democracy, Markets and Capital: Are there Necessary Economic Limits to Democracy? (1992, Political Studies, Special Issue).
Rustin, M.: No Exit from Capitalism? (1992, New Left Review No. 193).
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eigentlich wollte ich ja nur die kritikpunkte derjenigen lesen, die dem essay nur 60pukte von 100 gegeben haben, aber anscheinend mus ich dazu selbst erst einen beitrag schreiben. die arbeit ist interessant, vor allem aufgrund des themas. sie ist schluessig zu lesen, hat aber leider nur wenige quellen (?). sprachlich is sie ganz ok, ich wuesste ehrlich gesagt gern wie der essay benotet wurde. die theses die in dem essay aufgestellt werden, kann ich nur eingeschraenkt teilen ... allerdings denke ich auch marxism heute vor allem als kritisher ansatz zur diskussion der schwaechen des kapitalistischen/demkoratischen systems dienen kann ...
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--- Written in 2005 by Kristel Luna --- Butuan, Papua New Guinea
September 14, 2005
" There comes a point in each of our lives where we are either successful or have all the reasons why we are not."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Bobbie D. --- New Zealand
September 14, 2005
" Make everyday worth your favorite outfit."
--- Written in 2005 by Lisa Paonessa
September 12, 2005
" Every experience comes with a bunch of lessons. They will be encountered over & over again until the time comes when you accept them, embrace them, learn from them, grow from them & make them a part of you. Once you eternalized them, you can share them with others. This way you did not only nurture yourself but made a difference in others lives as well."
--- Copyright © 2005 James Padilla
They say experience is the best teacher but also serves as a reminder. The cycle of the same experience will not end till we learn from it.
September 12, 2005
" Not enjoyment and not sorrow,
Is our destined end or way;
But to act that each tomorrow
Finds us further than today."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Kelsey S. --- Pennsylvania
September 12, 2005
" In order to be where you are, keep running, as the world is moving fast."
--- Written in 2005 by J. P. Singh


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This story wonderfully combines a murder trial and apparitions - or more plainly, ghosts. It describes a moment in the life of a bored bank official who has an alarming experience. A great story, smoothly presented by the pen of Dickens. (American accent narration.)
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Scanner Pro – Handy scanning app with OCR functionality
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Download Scanner Pro 7 for the iPhone & iPad ($3.99)
Scanner Pro 7 is a universal app available for both the iPhone and iPad at the low price $3.99 and requires iOS 9.0 and higher.
We call this a "scanning app" but really it's just a fancy app for taking pictures with some added features for working with "documents."
The iPhone doesn't know if it's taking a picture of a document or a polar bear … the difference is what you do with the picture after the fact such as converting it to a PDF file.
That's why it's important to have a good camera – the better the camera, the better the picture, the better the scan. The most recent iPhones & iPads work best because they have better cameras.
Having a scanner app on your iPhone or iPad is so extremely handy. For example:
You're traveling and get a paper receipt – scan it and e-mail to your office manager or assistant.
You're in court and opposing counsel hands you a document but conveniently forgot to make a copy for you, set it on the table and "scan" a copy for yourself.
You're meeting with a client at their office – instead of making them run down the hall to make a copy of a document for you just "scan" a copy.
I like to scan magazine articles in a doctor's waiting room or business cards from a networking event.
As soon as you launch Scanner Pro you can set it to automatically "scan" a document once it recognizes the four squares of a document. You can also manually tap the button to take a picture/scan, and just keep snapping for multiple pages.
The document can be simple black & white text, or a "color" photo of the document. You can switch back & forth to find the best setting.
If you're scanning a magazine or book, Scanner Pro now has a handy "Distortion Correction" that attempts to flatten out the page from the spine.
Human eyeballs can read text in a picture, but iPhone or iPad cannot … unless you have it attempt to "recognize" each text character. That's the job of Optical Character Recognition, or OCR.
This is a brand new feature in Scanner Pro 7 and I'm pleased with it's performance.
OCR is no easy task for a computer … or a phone or tablet. It takes a lot of computational effort to recognize text like our human brains do … and it's not always perfect.
Once the OCR is done, you can select text from your scan and copy it, then paste it into an e-mail or another document.
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With one tap you can e-mail it to a frequent recipient; or I usually send PDFs to Dropbox and use a Workflow to auto-populate the name … although I wish there were a few more options for customizing that name.
And stunningly, Scanner Pro will even let you send the document via FAX!! Which requires an in-app purchase.
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I've been a fan of Peony Lim's street style for a while — she just seems to make it all look so effortless and natural (and now I am really wishing I had studied these photos before my own street style shoot!)….ahh to be young and invincible…
So so cute.
I love that she seems to have her few key couture pieces, but she does a lot of vintage shopping, and budget-friendly shopping at places like Zara and Topshop. Taking some cues from her closet!
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Octoginta bicycle ride
Hundreds of cyclists embraced the crisp Sunday morning air to kick off the Lawrence Bicycle Club's 41st Octoginta ride through northeast Kansas.
The sound of spinning wheels, excited chatter and the clicking of cycling shoes on pavement filled the pre-ride air. Frank Vanryn of Wichita took in the moments before the event while waiting for his riding partner. A four-time Octoginta participant, Vanryn said he was looking forward to the season-ending ride.
"It's always a lot of fun," the 15-year cyclist said. "And it's a beautiful day for it."
The 80-mile ride, or 40 miles for the less intense rider, kicked off shortly after 8:30 a.m. in downtown Lawrence. The estimated 650 riders began the ride with a leisurely roll north on Massachusetts Street, complete with a local police escort. The route, which took riders as far west as Clinton Lake and as far east as De Soto, was a project months in the making for ride director Randy Breeden.
Breeden, also a former Octoginta participant, said organizing the event took a lot of time and effort, but that the experience is worth the work. He said that apart from the scenery, the scheduled stops and quality food breaks along the route help make the trek even more enjoyable.
"It's just an awesome ride," Breeden said. "To ride with that many people and with the rest stops and weather; the leaves are turning this time of year, and it's just perfect weather to ride."
Troy resident Tricia Sawtelle took on the 80-mile course as a way to prepare for upcoming Ironman competitions. The first-time Octoginta participant said the riders Sunday seemed motivated early on by the food waiting for them at the first rest stop.
"Everyone just took off," Sawtelle said. "It was like a sprint to breakfast."
The autumn ride has become a tradition for many cyclists, and friendships go hand-in-hand with the annual trip. Breeden said the yearly reunion allows him to keep in touch with friends from across the area.
"I have hundreds of friends that do this every year," he said. "It's fun to see them and ride with them every year."
This year's Octoginta began and ended in downtown Lawrence, regardless of which route the riders chose. The trip takes cyclists anywhere from 4.5 hours to 7.5 hours to complete. While some treat the ride as a race, Breeden said most ride simply for fun.
Breeden said this year's turnout, up 62 percent from last year's 400 riders, was the best he's seen and bodes well for the future of the event.
The riders began trickling back into the downtown area in the early afternoon hours. Parking lots that had been filled with activity in the morning were slowly emptying. Sawtelle made her way into the city just after 2 p.m. She said the ride had been more difficult than the average trek, but that it was enjoyable nonetheless.
"I've known about this event for the past few years, but this is the first time I've been able to make it," she said. "It felt good."
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Welcome back to Tokyo, Japan, clipville! In this brand new clip from Disney/Pixar's Cars 2, night has fallen on the city and the tracks are as dirty as dirt can be. As it turns out, it may even be too much for one of the world's most self-beloved racers, Francesco Bernoulli, but with a little guidance from pit crew and best bud Mater, Lightning McQueen seems to be able to manage to help him secure the lead in Tokyo, leaving Franceso in the dust — literally.
Cars 2 races into theaters nationwide on June 24, 2011. Be sure to follow this live bookmark for even more dadgum information and clips from the movie.


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Multimedia & Musical Presentation & Signing: Len Vlahos with The Scar Boys
Colfax Avenue: Len Vlahos, former punk-pop indie band guitar player, longtime American Booksellers Association staffer-turned-COO, now executive director of the Book Industry Study Group, will read from and sign his debut novel for teen readers The Scar Boys ($17.99 Egmont USA). In attempting to describe himself in his college application essay, Harbinger (Harry) Jones goes way beyond the 250-word limit and gives a full account of his life. A severely burned teenager, a guitar, punk rock—each a chord of a rock 'n' roll road trip that is a must-read story about finding your place in the world—even if you carry scars inside and out.
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July 9, 2014
As trustee, Moultrie County has completed its tax deed proceedings on real estate properties that were delinquent for 2010 and prior real estate taxes. The county, as trustee, will now offer for sale the real estate obtained to the public. It will offer approximately 12 items through a sealed bid auction sale. All sealed bids must be in the Moultrie County treasurer's office no later than the close of business on July 18, 2014.


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Rock Band
Rock Band is a performance group at Jefferson Center made up entirely of Music Lab students.
The Rock Band Program seeks to engage students in the creative process by bringing them together to make some rockin' music. Students in this program learn not only the "ins and outs" of how to work with others as a part of a band, but also have a lot of fun doing it.
As a part of Rock Band each student has the opportunity to bring there own creative voice to learn and create. The group will have several opportunities to perform throughout the year, providing real world performance experience. During the second semester, Rock Band will write and record an EP of there own music and release it at the end of the school year.
If you're passionate about playing and making some killer music this is the place for you! Please print an application and turn it in at the Music Lab today. We're specifically looking for vocals, keys, bass, guitar and drums, but are open to a whole lot more!
• Deadline for applications is December 13, 2013.
• Auditions will be held the following week. (Schedule TBA)
Last year's band members named themselves "Lucky 6". Keep up with their performances, the latest photos, and information at Facebook/RockBandatJC and Facebook/Lucy6atJC
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An Evening with Andrew Bird
Thu, Feb 22
Jefferson Center Volunteer Orientation
Fri, Feb 23
Met Opera Live in HD: Puccini's La Boheme
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Grace Gospel Press is a tax-exempt, non-profit subsidiary corporation and ministry of the Duluth Bible Church that exists for the purpose of furthering the church's mission at home and throughout the world of exalting the Savior, evangelizing the lost, and edifying and equipping the saved through the publication of a variety of literature that is biblically sound, grace-oriented, and honoring to the Lord Jesus Christ.
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We publish books from various grace-oriented authors with a biblical worldview on the subjects of Theology, Biblical Biographies, and Christian Living.
The Grace Family Journal provides biblically sound and spiritually encouraging articles for members of the body of Christ at all stages of spiritual growth.
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Posted by Joanna D. Rosenberg, Solution & Product Marketing for the SUSE Appliance Program
As a marketer, I tend to focus on people's creativity in building and branding the appliances. Earlier this week, we officially launched SUSE Gallery – an online venue within SUSE Studio that allows users to build and publish their appliances. Once published, the appliance is available for end users to view and download.
The first interesting appliance I found on SUSE Gallery is called "Moose Linux". It is based on openSUSE 11.2 and contains components such as WindowMaker and the arora web browser. The creator has made it "clone-enabled" allowing users create an appliance based on Moose Linux. I like the quirkiness of this naming -it makes me think that this person is from Alaska – the fact that the appliance allows you to identify with a particular place gives it strong marks in branding.
The second appliance that jumped out at me is called "Matador" and is described as is "your personal, good for your home OS. It is user friendly and it features KDE4." It contains Firefox for a web browser, Thunderbird, and Pidgin. The publisher emphasizes that "Matador knows what you like and is very stylish." While the branding is not entirely clear to me (are we talking a bull-fighting matador or a personal stylist?), I like its boldness.
Finally I couldn't help but notice the "Wildebeest" OS appliance – it's described as "one of the fastest animals on earth, the wildebeest is also one of the fastest operating systems on the planet!"
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OK, this is primarily for BJJ people. Last week I was at a women's MMA card featuring 4 different kinds of bouts. In the most impressive match, one woman got a rear naked slapped on her with about 1:30 left in the 1st round. Her opponent had it -- forearm under the chin, a grip on her opposite arm, hooks in, back arched. I was at the match with a friend who does BJJ, and we were sitting in the 2nd row -- we could both see the situation clearly. Neither of us have ever seen anyone last long in that situation (I haven't seen as many as my friend has, though). Both of us thought she was screwed. Even given that her opponent wasn't as strong as a well trained male, there was a lot of pressure in that choke.
But she lasted a minute and a half until the bell. In fact, she won by KO in the 2nd.
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"Argh, Jim M'lad"
Adventure, Treasure and Pirates! (What's not to love about that?)
I tried out this book some years ago when I was at school and I did not get very far with it, but over the years I think I have developed a love for adventure books.
I just couldn't get enough Treasure Island. I loved hearing the story through Jim's head and thoughts and the characters were so full of life (well, if they weren't dead).
I felt like I was there, shooting at pirates or running through the undergrowth on a desert island. I especially loved Jim's view of things he had never seen before. Seals for example, were giant snail like monsters who barked.
His characters.
He went from old Jim, to young Jim, to Long John Silver, to Square Trelawney with a seamless ease and never a stumble.
If I hadn't been working while listening to this I think I would have been biting my nails.
The ending!
Those last few words had such a haunting, echoey feel to them...Marvellous!!
I think I will be going hunting for some more books along the same line as this one over the next few week. :)
"Brilliant narration of an all time classic!"
The narration of this book was fantastic. Each of the characters were brought to life with their personalities accentuated brilliantly. I've now read Treasure Island twice and listened to it once, and could easily listen to this version again.
This is one of the best tales ever told. It's no wonder just about every pirate film ever made totally rips it off. This is the authentic original.
It tells of a voyage at sea without falling into the trap that many stories of this type fall into; namely digressing into lengthy technical discussions about sailing.
There is as much in this story of time on land in England and in the West Indies. It gives a sense of frontier life.
Of course, the main delight of this story and the most famous is Long John Silver. Now I know why the character is so famous. He's both loveable and revolting at the same time. He's a slithering snake of a man and the narrator portrays him perfectly. He portrays every character perfectly for that matter.
I consider this audio book absolutely essential.
"Original pirates of the Caribbean..."
Loved it ... Classic adventure... Brings you back to your childhood.. Written the way a pirate story should be. Couldn't think of a better book for adventure.
"Long John Silver"
This is a beautifully read classical pirate's tale. Dating back to the Victorian days there's plenty of chivalrous heroes and scoundrel pirates; I love the fact that they raise the British Flag even though it gives away their position! I listened to this during my daily commute and I had listened carefully to keep track of the story. Enjoyed it thoroughly!
"Such a classic adventure story, very well read!"
Read this as a child and it's still just as good now! Gripping read, well narrated!
"A true classic"
Still as brilliant a tale now as it was when first read almost fifty years ago
and beautifully narrated .
"Ripping yarn in the best way possible "
I read it as a child; listening gave a new dimension to this classic book
"Timeless classic"
Few books get better than this! Exciting adventure for adults and children alike - must have been amazing to read when first written and still is now - loved it!
"Brilliantly done"
A classic story, very well performed by the narrator. I'll seek him out again as he was very talented and really added to the experience.
British as a plus when so many on here are read by Americans.
"Outstanding Book and Narrator"
Some books are considered classics because the story is unique and compelling. Others are praised because of the superlative writing style of the author. A handful of books have both qualities. Treasure Island is one.
This is the quintissential pirate book. Peg legs. A talking parrot perched atop a pirate's shoulder. Swashbuckling adventure on deck and atop the jib. And of course, Long John Silver. It's all here.
This is an astonishing book made even moreso when you consider Stevenson was just 31 years old when he wrote it. Subtle humor, action, sea adventure, double-crosses. And gorgeous prose.
And this particular audio version showcases an outstanding narrator. His various character voices were so distinct that at times I supposed I was listening to a dramatic retelling using various actors.
Buy it. Download it. Relish it.
"The one to get"
I sampled a wide variety of readings before settling on this one, and I couldn't have been happier. David Buck's narration is superb. This is the one to get!
"One of the best"
I thought I'd listened to all the recordings of Treasure Island, but somehow I'd missed this one. It was a case of saving one of the best for last. David Buck is a passionate reader and is master of the many voices that fill this masterpiece of swashbuckling. A treat from start to finish.
"Well read version"
This version was great. Best read fiction story I've ever heard. More like a radio play than a simple reading. Got to know the entire host of characters just from the voice, and found the story easier to follow with the narrator reading than when I read it on paper.
"A swashbuckling tail of epic proportions"
All of it. Outstanding!
"Aye Jim Boy. Keep a weather eye out for a seafaring man with one leg. You will do that for me won't you Jim Boy"
A must read
"Must read classic"
As a classic, there is no doubt one should consider reading this book. I love finding out where terms and/or characters originate from and this book includes several. Ever been to Long John Silver's? Just happens to be the antagonist who played the role of the ship's cook.
The question is whether or not this is the version to download. I agree with other reviews - the narrator did a fantastic job - so go ahead and purchase with confidence.
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Tripp Murphy grew up listening to vinyl records. When he was a kid, there wasn't YouTube for viewing music videos. There wasn't iTunes for instantly downloading tracks onto a teensy handheld device. For Murphy, vinyl is enthralling because of the satisfaction that comes from unleashing the record from its sleeve, placing the disc upon its platter, and lowering the needle. He used to stare at his records, enveloping himself in the pleasure of holding something in his hands he could feel, understanding that the artist exerted real effort—not taking their creative process and diligence for granted.
The aesthetic qualities are emotionally gripping; vinyl truly does allow for a more fufilling listening experience. "MP3s are compressed, and they literally take tiny fragments of data out of it to make it smaller," Matt Keen, owner of Gravity Records, explains. "They take bits and pieces here and there out in these algorithms to where they hope that your ear won't hear it. The more compressed it is, the lower bit rate it is, the more you can hear it. Vinyl is all analog. It's full wave—there are no pieces missing. It has the full spectrum of sound."
For some, vinyl is about the memories. For the young ones, it's about engaging oneself in an entirely different—and more realistic—listening experience. Both will revel in vinyl bliss this weekend, as The Calico Room (owned by Murphy) unleashes the Vinyl Revitalization Party. The event will coincide with the release of three brand-new records: "Calling All Midnight Thieves and Lovers," from Murphy's project, The Devil's Dove, and "Symposium" from Great Zeus' Beard (GZB). As well, Sean Thomas Gerard of Onward, Soldiers will release a 7" album. All three acts will perform from 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Fri., June 29th and Sat., June 30th. Woven koozie wares from Freaker USA will be available for sale both nights, too, and tables will be set up to barter records.
The weekend kicks off with a pre-party on Friday night from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the penthouse above the venue, open only to the first 50 folks who purchase advanced tickets (available from The Calico Room and Gravity Records). The pre-party will feature an open bar and light snacks. That night also marks the opening of new artwork in The Calico Room, showcasing artists Bobby Reville, Patricia Stanley and Zachariah Weaver.
On Saturday the bands will offer an in-store performance at Gravity Records from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., which is free. During the late concert, Gabriel Lehman will do a live painting for raffle, which will be drawn at 1:30 a.m. The winner must be present for the drawing.
Tickets for either night are $5. For $15, folks gain entry for both nights, receive their choice of one of the vinyls, and five raffle tickets for Lehman's latest piece. For both nights, both vinyls and 10 raffle tickets, the price is $20.
Though the weekend will no doubt feature camaraderie, gamboling and imbibery, more importantly it celebrates albums which are genuine extensions of the artists themselves. In Murphy's case, "Calling All Midnight Thieves and Lovers" is nearly his lifeblood. It features songs he penned as far back as 1988, as well as lyrics from just this year. "It was definitely a legacy project," he shares.
Many of Murphy's favorite albums were recorded in homes rather than studios. "Exile on Main St." by the Rolling Stones was done in a mansion on the French Riviera, and "Led Zeppelin III" was in an 18th-century cottage in Wales. Rather than traveling to studios in New York, L.A. or Atlanta, as he had for other records, Murphy found an engineer who would come to his home.
"I live out in the country on this peninsula," he explains. "It's very bucolic—chickens and goats running around. It was great because we did things I always read about: hanging mics from stairwells and putting the drums at the base of them, just experimenting. More importantly, because the project spanned [over two decades], guys I played with like 20 years ago flew in to play on it."
The result is two albums, eight songs per album, four on each side. Immediately, elements of folk rock emerge. Murphy's vocals give off an epic and omnipotent vibe, yet remain unassuming, breathy and gentle in tone. Such qualities are perhaps essential to a record with a storytelling approach.
"Basically I just wanted to tell this great story about a couple," he says, "and I certainly have a vision for it to have a screenplay. Each side corresponds with the seasons of the year. The winter side of the album is just falling madly in love and all this passion. They get really entwined, and then, of course, there's infidelity, jealousy, and all the things that happen in a relationship. It comes full circle."
Though Murphy wanted to generalize most of the lyrics so listeners may impose their own emotions, he admits there are some lines with intentional specificity. "There's one about absinthe—I was making homemade absinthe at the time. People may think, What is he talking about? It's June, 4 a.m., and the fireflies are telling green fairy tales? How does that tie into the lovers? That's really where the guy is falling apart because he's lost his true love, and he's diving into reckless abandon."
The album insert is almost like a newspaper, Murphy says, so folks can read the lyrics and follow along. Some of the artwork was done by Murphy himself, but the woodsy folk art from the album center was created by Zachariah Weaver. Likewise, Gabriel Lehman, recognized for his whimsical yet boding pieces, designed the entire sleeve for GZB's new record.
"I am so thrilled that I can release my album on the same day as John and Steve Mousseau, because they played in about half of my songs," Murphy says. The brothers, who play drums and bass/keys/vocals, respectively, are part of GZB. The group is rounded out by guitarist Zack Williams.
Their sophomore effort, "Symposium," is experimental. Psychedelic chords juxtapose Steve's throaty, gutsy vocals (he sounds a lot like Eddie Vedder—not surprisingly as he also fronts the '90s cover band, Flannel Rebellion). The dark and mellow vibe of GZB is amplified by the instrumental angst and the clear, solid, powerhouse voice of Mousseau. Their lyrics wail of deep heartache, laced with imagery that can still be adopted by anyone plagued with such plight.
Sean Thomas Gerard's 7" will feature "Monsters" and "Telling Nobody," songs off of his band's latest release. "These are mixes we worked on the month before we finished the record that are arranged differently," Gerard details. "It will be a very different listening experience to people who are familiar with our record versions. It's also a one-time-only press, and they are all screen printed by hand—definitely a collectors' item."
The Vinyl Revitalization Party will not only commemorate all records with vintage allure and deft craftsmanship, but it will also glorify something so dear to Wilmington's arts scene: a sense of community. The focus is not only on the musicians but the artists, too, and, ultimately, the gratification anyone can feel while appreciating creativity.
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A Roth retirement account is a great way to save for retirement. Roth contributions are made with after-tax money, so you won't get any tax benefit in the year you make the contribution. However, in retirement, you can withdraw from a Roth account without paying any additional tax.
Contributions to traditional 401(k)s and IRAs are tax deductible, and you will realize the benefit right away by paying less income tax in the year you make the contribution. However, income tax is due on each withdrawal.
Many employers now offer the choice of both a Roth 401(k) and traditional 401(k), and you have the option to pre-pay or defer taxes on IRA accounts as well. Investing in both types of accounts will give you more withdrawal options once you retire.
For 2012, the maximum contribution allowed for an IRA is $5,000 for those age 49 and below, and $6,000 for those 50 and older. You can also deposit up to $17,000 in a 401(k) if you are under 50 years old. Those who will turn 50 or older in 2012 can contribute an extra $5,500 to a 401(k), for a total of $22,500.
If your employer offers a 401(k) match, then it is essential to contribute enough to receive as much of the employer match as you can. The return an employer contribution provides on your investment is hard to beat.
Once you capture your employer's 401(k) match, then you need to decide whether to stick with a traditional 401(k) or invest in a Roth account. Do you want to take the tax benefit now or after retirement? To decide which choice is best, compare your current tax rate to what you think your retirement tax rate will be.
Most people's tax burden will drop once they retire because they will have much less earned income. If you are in one of the three lower tax brackets now (25 percent or less), it's probably better to pay the tax now and contribute to a Roth account first. Most people earn more as they get older, and once you are in the 28 percent tax bracket or above, then it's better to take the tax deduction from the traditional retirement account. As you near retirement age, you will have a much better idea of your post-retirement tax bracket, and then you can adjust your allocation to Roth accounts accordingly.
Another reason to contribute to Roth accounts is the required minimum distribution rules. Roth IRAs can give your more flexibility when it's time to withdraw the money. When you reach 70 ½ years old, you must withdraw the required minimum amount from your traditional retirement accounts each year. Roth accounts are not subject to this rule, so they will give you more withdrawal flexibility. For example, if you have $1 million in a traditional 401(k) when you reach 70 ½ years old, you will need to withdraw about $36,500 the first year. However, if you have $500,000 in a traditional 401(k) and $500,000 in a Roth account, then you will need to withdraw $18,250 from the traditional account. You can keep the $500,000 in the Roth IRA or withdraw it as needed.
Roth accounts typically work best for people in lower tax brackets. Young people and those who will not retire for a long time generally have the most to gain by contributing to a Roth account. But even if you are in a higher tax bracket, it can make sense to allocate a portion of your retirement fund to a Roth IRA because of the withdrawal flexibility.
Joe Udo is planning an exit strategy from his corporate job by reducing expenses and increasing passive income. He blogs about his journey to early retirement at Retire by 40.
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Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman yesterday accepted a public apology and ''substantial'' undisclosed damages over newspaper suggestions that she had an adulterous affair with fellow star Jude Law.
A High Court libel judge heard the Daily Mail alleged she had led Law, who was married with young children, to cheat on his wife, causing the breakdown of his marriage.
It was also suggested in the article on March 6 this year that her repeated denials of the affair were dishonest.
''The publication of this article has caused grave damage to the claimant's personal and professional reputation and she has suffered considerable embarrassment and distress,'' solicitor Gideon Benaim told Mr Justice Gray.
''Her embarrassment was particularly acute as the allegations coincided with the run-up to the the Oscars award ceremony in Los Angeles in which she had been nominated for an award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her role in The Hours.''
Associated Newspapers editor Paul Dacre and journalist Nicole Lampert freely accepted that the allegations were untrue and without foundation.
They apologised for the distress and embarrassment caused and agreed to pay legal costs as well as damages.
Kidman won the Oscar, as well as a Golden Globe and a BAFTA for her role as Virginia Woolf in The Hours.
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Please help musician Fred Clark's Family Support Fund
Multiple Sidosis (1970 Sound on Sound)
Holger Czukay (Can) - Speaking about early experimental recording & techniques
Erin Barra Good Man Remix Contest
Daniel Johnston: Tiny Desk Concert
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C.R. of Baneemy writes: "Leukemia has waged an unsolicited war against my dear friend Fred Clark, and I am asking all of my musician/composer/engineer/producer/song writer friends to watch this video of Fred playing his guitar, and send good vibes his way. If you have the means, please donate to his fund and/or attend the Benefit Concert for Fred on November 15, (changed from Nov 16), in Stamford, CT."
by Bryan Baker
Here's a short movie from 1970 featuring a man and his awesome Christmas present -- a tape recorder.
by Bryan Baker
Holger Czukay (born Holger Schüring24 March 1938) is a German musician, probably best known as a co-founder of the krautrock group Can. Described by critic Jason Ankeny as successfully bridging the gap between pop and the avant-garde, Czukay is also notable for creating early important examples of ambient music, for exploring "world music" well before the term was coined, and for being a pioneer of sampling.
by Bryan Baker
Tapegerm is gathering another big Free Loop Pack and you're invited to contribute! Just put together 10 or more audio source files (Tapegerm leans toward the experimental so any kind of sound is OK). Then just tell them where to grab your sounds.
See the Tapegerm blog for more information.
by Bryan Baker
I've updated/fixed GAJOOB's album gallery page. It displays a random selection of album covers from our archives, which is pretty cool because it gives you a quick glimpse of covers created by artists for their music throughout the past 30 years.
Check it out HERE. Please share!
by Bryan Baker
proaudiostar.com in association with Ableton is hosting a remix contest for Erin Barras single Good Man. They're giving away over $1000 in prizes and the Grand Prize winner will have their remix featured on an upcoming Erin Barra remix compilation check out the prizes here. From this site, you can download the stems and submit your remix, watch the video for the track, and listen to and vote for your favorite entries. Need an audio workstation? You can try Ableton Live 8 Suite FREE for 30 days download your trial here.
by Bryan Baker
No matter how much you absorb you always miss something. Like this Tiny Desk Concert from NPR.
by Bryan Baker
Deadline for the annual Nashville Songwriters Association International Songwriting Contest is October 31, 2012. The grand prize winner receives:
60-min mentoring session with legendary songwriter & artist Lionel Richie.
Your song pitched to music industry executives through our winners'
compilation CD for one year.
NSAI Songwriter Networking Program, which includes one-on-one
mentoring session opportunities with award-winning professional
songwriters; expert advice on how songwriters can generate income and
appointments with major music publishers, record label A&R reps and
One hour mentoring session and career consultation with Kim Copeland
Three-day trip to Nashville, TN including accommodations by Renaissance
Hotel Nashville - depending on availability - (limited to US travel within the
50 continental states and only in cities serviced by American Airlines). If
the winner's legal residence is within 250 miles of Nashville, TN, only hotel
accommodations will be awarded.
Professional single-song demo of winning song recorded and produced at
Parlor Studios on Music Row with professional singers, musicians and
Invitation to perform your winning song on stage before a live audience
during Tin Pan South (TBD).
Opportunity to perform at the Bluebird Café.
Tickets for two (2) to the 2013 CMT Music Awards or something
Private tour of CMT studios in Nashville, TN*.
CMT Prize Pack.
An acoustic Gibson guitar.
One high end recording SHURE microphone.
One PitchTubes video session with Parlor Productions.
One Olympus audio recording device.
$35 entry fee per song ($45 for non-members).
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GAJOOB's resource database dates back over a decade, but like our album listings, the database has gotten a bump in capabilities and is now getting some much needed updating to the data. New listings are flowing in daily so you should at least check in once or twice a week to keep tabs on items of interest. Just click the resources menu at the top to get there.
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Lawrence Salvatore -- Love In the Pursuit of the Whole
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Donald Rubinstein -- The Witness
Plastic Eye Miracle/the Bill Jones Show -- Tunnel o' Spirits/Where's Ghoulardi?
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Jan 10,2007
House Passes Gift and Travel Ban
by Bend Weekly News Sources
SALEM—Oregon House Speaker Jeff Merkley (D-Portland) applauded his colleagues in the House for adopting rules Monday that set strict limits on gifts to legislators. According to the new rules, Members of the House may not accept gifts of value worth more than $10.
"This is an important first step toward changing the way business is done in the Legislature," Merkley said. "Adopting these rules right off the bat sends a message that gifts serve no public purpose, and really shouldn't be a part of the lawmaking culture or process."
The House also adopted a set of guidelines that clarify the new gift rules. A three member Guidelines Committee will regularly review the guidelines and suggest changes or further clarification as questions arise.
"This is a new day in Oregon. We will rebuild the public's trust in the Legislature this session, and this sets us off on the right foot," Merkley said.
During this session of the Legislature, the House Committee on Elections, Ethics and Rules will also review the recommendations on ethics from the Public Commission on the Legislature and the Oregon Law Commission and will address such issues as lobbying disclosure, revolving doors, and empowering and funding the Government Standards and Practices Commission.
19.50 Gifts Prohibited. Members of the House of Representatives as well as to their employees and the staff of the Office of the Chief Clerk shall not solicit or accept gifts from individuals, businesses, or organizations that have business before the Legislature.
19.55 Definitions. "Gifts" are items of value worth more than $10, entertainment, out-of-state travel and lodging, and meals. More detailed definitions of these categories of gifts are in the Gift Guidelines dated January 8th, 2007, which is adopted by reference in this rule.
19.60 Guidelines Committee. The Speaker shall appoint a Guidelines Committee that will provide guidance to members regarding these rules. This committee will work with the Speaker and Chief Clerk to issue revised editions of the Gift Guidelines as needed.
Gift Guidelines:
Items of Value:
Members may not accept from individuals, businesses, or organizations that have business before the Legislature: items of value that have a value more than $10.
Members may accept: items made available to the public on the same terms as to legislators; gifts from family members; promotional mugs and t-shirts; gifts of recognition, like plaques or certificates, which have a resale value of less than $25; items of value over $10 if the item is donated within thirty days to a public body or a bona fide educational or charitable organization; traditional gifts of appreciation for service from other members of the House; and books or pamphlets related to state issues.
Members may not accept from individuals, businesses, or organizations that have business before the Legislature: tickets to entertainment that one would normally pay for such as: movies, musical performances, or sporting events (Example: tickets to the Trail Blazers); fees for sporting activities (Example: rounds of golf).
Members may accept: incidental entertainment (Example: high school choral group performing at the start of a Chamber of Commerce meeting); entertainment made available to the public on the same terms as to legislators (Example: free movie at the local recreation center).
Out-of-state Travel:
Members may not accept from individuals, businesses, or organizations that have business before the Legislature: gifts of out-of-state travel or lodging.
Members may accept:
Nonprofit Policy Training: scholarships for attendance at interstate meetings of legislators organized and hosted by a non-profit organization under the following circumstances:
** training or policy is a significant part of the organization's mission;
** the scholarship comes from the non-profit organization;
** the non-profit organization provides trainings on a wide variety of issues;
** the meeting is for training or policy deliberation; and
** attendance is approved in advance as meeting these standards by the Clerk of the House.
** Example: PNWER, CSG, & NCSL
Federal Policy Training: scholarships for attendance at training or policy meetings funded by local or federal government grants:
** the scholarship comes from the government grant; and
** Example: The Federal Dept. of Housing and Urban Development hosts a conference on a topic such as improving rates of homeownership.
Members may not accept from individuals, businesses, or organizations that have business before the Legislature.
** Private restaurant meals.
Members may accept complimentary meals in the following circumstances:
** events to which all 60 legislators are invited;
** events open to the public;
** events at which a legislator is asked to participate on a panel or make remarks; and
** snacks and beverages with a value under $10.


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The Best "How to Compost" Resource
Posted by admin on October 24, 2010
"Let it Rot!: The Gardener's Guide to Composting" is the first book about composting that I ever purchased. In fact, it's the only book about composting that I've purchased.
"Let it Rot" is a comprehensive and easy to read and follow guide with everything you need to know about composting to really do it right.
With "everything you need to know" about composting in one small, easy to read volume emphasizes my philosophy that composting is so easy. In his book, Stu Campbell takes the scientific mumbo jumbo and simplifies it into terms that anyone can understand.
Don't just take my word for it, though. Here's what others have to say about Let it Rot!
From Library Journal
A readable, quietly humorous introduction to composting, this covers reasons to compost; differing approaches; how decomposition works; various methods, ingredients, and containers; how to speed decomposition; and how to use the end result. Campbell is an experienced gardener, and the book goes into great detail, but the text remains clear and interesting. The simple black-and-white illustrations vary between decorative sketches and straightforward diagrams; they could have been more frequent and more informative. The bibliography lists 14 other books on composting; a list of sources of composting supplies is also given. An interesting treatment of a basic subject for general readers, this is recommended for all gardening collections needing material on compost heaps.
- Sharon Levin, Univ. of Vermont Medical Lib., Burlington
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. –This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
And here's more…
"…the composter's bible…Let It Rot will change the way you look at your garbage." – Horticulture Review
"A good general book for setting up a composting system." — Natural Health
"This is the book we most often use in our composting classes at the Garden. The content is excellent, easy, and entertaining to read." – Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Plants & Gardens News
"The little classic that introduced thousands to composting." – The Boston Globe
"An excellent paperback book … an easy read with plenty of clear advice." –The Cincinnati Enquirer
"The best book on composting I've found." — Howard Garrett in The Dallas Morning News
"…perhaps the most comprehensive book available on composting …from a publisher that all serious gardeners should know about." – Marke Andrews in the Vancouver Sun
"Campbell is an experienced gardener and the book goes in to great detail but the text remains clear and interesting." – Library Journal
"This paperback thoroughly covers the subject, touching on various composting methods, types of containers, where to locate the compost heap, procedures and what to do with the finished product." –Fort Worth Star-Telegram
"…the composting stand-by…" – Salt Lake City Tribune
Pick up your copy of Let it Rot!: The Gardener's Guide to Composting now. Get started composting the right way.