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Shoes are in the dog house.
It sounds a bit like something you'd find on a post-it note stuck to your fridge one morning. You know, your keys are in the goldfish bowl, your shoes are in the dog house, that sort of thing. Last night was a bit too heavy on the Chablis and you vaguely recall, in your morning-after-the-night-before-bleary-eyed-state, teetering in through the door, flinging them off your weary feet and straight into your unsuspecting pet Chihuahua's humble abode, where they remained until the trusty post-it note pointed you in the right direction the following morning.
Bad shoes. How on earth did they end up there?
I'm sure this happens all the time to some people. But I'm talking about the metaphorical dog house. Lately shoes have been making the news for all the wrong reasons and finding themselves on the receiving end of some skinny legs and bad press.
I don't think the Queen is one for throwing her shoes around after hitting the Chablis. But she did throw a dinner party. And my, what a dinner part it was. A diamond jubilee dinner party. A diamond jubilee dinner party for all the dignitaries and dictators the world has to offer. (Quite why the Palace thought it would be a good publicity stunt for the Queen to be seen warmly greeting world leaders such as the King of Bahrain, who has a catalogue of human rights abuses etched against his name, is anyone's guess. A royal snub would have been far more satisfying, and might have actually suggested the royals are just about still with it.)
One such crony who was in attendance was the King of Swaziland, whose fourth wife accompanied him in heels made up of a monstrous combination of pink feathers, sequins and diamonds. The extravagance of the shoes only served as a reminder that Swaziland is one of the poorest countries in the world, and one where the difference in lifestyle between the king and his many wives and the people he rules over, is perverse. It was almost as if the king was trying to say 'I do so apologise for the fact that thousands are starving in our country, and we hope it doesn't cause too much embarrassment, but oh look! Perhaps I can distract you by showing you my fourth wife's (my favourite, make no mistake) SHOES! How pink and fluffy and oh WHAT FUN! How anything terrible could be going on in my country with shoes as sparkly as these in existence is a mystery.' Women often get generically berated for their unquantifiable obsession with shoes. But I wonder what is worse; owning too many pairs of shoes, or too many wives. Or come to think of it, a country where many live in acute poverty and issues such as education and health desperately need addressing.
The King of Swaziland's wife's faux pas came hot on the heels of another wag who has discredited all thing stylish; cue Asma Al-Assad, the glamorous Cruella Deville of the Middle East. As her country burns, her people are bombed and Syria's cities become ghost towns. Yet Cruella nips to Harrods and muses to friends about buying a pair of designer heels worth, just a casual, £3,795. I wonder if she ever noticed how the unsettling signature scarlet soles of her Louboutins perfectly match the blood being spilled daily in her family's name.
There was a time when shoes were a lot more innocent. In fact, they were borderline inspirational. Dorothy clicked her marvellous shiny red shoes and ended up somewhere magical. Cinderella's glass slipper transported her away from her life of drudgery, hard-work and the ugly sisters and into the arms of some prince who no doubt bored her beyond belief, and actually already had several other wives up his sleeve, but I digress. Once upon a time, shoes were objects of beauty and empowerment that actually took you somewhere, and not only because you could actually physically walk in them.
Then you grow up a bit more. Shoes start to become less innocent, but they're still powerful in an edgy, sexy, daring way. Kitten heels, stiletto heels, 'statement' shoes, and platform shoes all take to the stage. Such things as 'Fuck me' shoes appear, and presumably 'fuck you' shoes too, with feminists going to war over the former; Germaine Greer's screeching attacks on Suzanne Moore proving that your choice of shoe matters enormously. You suddenly find your boots end half way up your thigh, and are no longer the warm, sensible waterproof friends for miserable winter days. No, they're made for walking, and one of these days these boots are going to, well, you know the rest. And it's not just women's shoes that are suddenly propelled into the realms of the political. You're simply not a controversial-enough politician if someone hasn't thrown their shoe at you: just google Wikipedia's list of shoe-throwing incidents to see the real meaning of a 'statement' shoe. At this point, it's still just about possible to see Dorothy and Cinderella's magical glow in your shiny patent shoes, gleaming back up at you. These shoes are the shoes you stamp your feet in to make your point and land on your feet by landing your dream job. These shoes treat you well. They're friendlier than less forgiving items of attire. Toni Collette's character in the chick flick, 'In Her Shoes' says 'when I feel down, I like to treat myself. Clothes never look any good, and food just makes me fatter, but shoes always fit.' Shoes have grown up to be feminist, political and empowering mini feats of remarkable architecture.
But it's all gone too far. Stylish, nimble heels have been propelled into dizzying heights. And the masters behind these mini feats of engineering, who you assumed to be kind figures with your best fashion interests at heart, are actually as almost as despotic as some of the women who wear their creations. Christian Louboutin has declared in interviews that he designs his shoes for the appreciation of men, not women, and that he deplores the idea of comfort; 'Comfy – that's one of the worst words!' he screeched to the New Yorker in an interview last year. If you thought super skyscraper heels were made to make you feel good, you've been duped. The truth is, the higher they get, the more precariously they become associated with all the other dangerous and damaging things women have at some point put their bodies through in order to please the opposite sex; Chinese foot-binding, whale-bone corsets, plastic surgery.
The truth is, the feet are tired. The heels are worn down, the stiletto has got stuck one too many times in the grating, the escalator, and in a rut. High, high heels are not the stylish, sophisticated friends they ostensibly appear to be. You can't do any of the important things in life in skyscraper heels. You can't go Scottish reeling and you can't walk the Inca trail. Instead they hinder, restrict and limit women who in this day and age should be more free and liberated than ever before. The highest of heels belong to dictator's wives, who sit listless and dumb at home, powerless and culpable. There is no one size fits all, granted, and some women can look and feel wonderful balanced on top of two precarious peaks (although many more simply don't). But the thought-process behind what we choose to put on our feet in order to put our best foot forward deserves closer inspection.


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The world is constantly changing and with it, people tend to change as well. What was incomprehensible just a couple of decades ago is now completely normal and socially accepted behavior. After all, if we were to hold to the past, we would hardly be unable to move forward into the future. And so, people today have less constraint when it comes to living together. Today, we take a closer look at the ideal conditions for couples to move in together. Different as we all are, there are some common factors to take into account.
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Step 1 – discuss the reasons for moving in together.
This is a very important step, which is why we note it first. The reason for this is simple – there are a lot of couples that move in together because "it makes sense in terms of finances". This is not really the best of reasons for couples to move in together. Just because something makes sense does not make it right.
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- Was there an ultimatum from either one of you that influenced this decision?
- Is this really something that you both want and are ready for?
Step 2 – mutual expectations need to be met for couples to move in together
More often than not, couple enter this type of commitment without considering what their partner expects from this arrangement. Either that or you find yourself naturally assuming how your living arrangement and habits will work from now on. The truth is that either one of these mindsets is bad.
So, before you do anything, have a sit-down and talk things over. Make sure that you are both on the same page in terms of how this is all going to go down. A good idea might be for both of you to make a list of expectations and goals for your life as a couple that lives together. That way, you can go one step at a time and discuss and determine the optimal solution.
Step 3 – although not the right motivator, finances are still an important topic
As inconvenient a topic as this might be, it's still important for both parties to know about the other's financial history and any potentially problematic situations. This means that before couples move in together, they should discuss each others:
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- Investments in terms of rent and bills.
No matter how boring these topics and facts might seem, they plan an important role in the best time for couples to move in together. Plus, once you determine how much money you have at your disposal, it will be all the much easier to match it with exploring moving costs NYC.
Step 4 – find the right location for you to move in as a couple
Remember that New York is a big city, with plenty of choices in terms of what you expect from a home. Talk things over with your significant other and consider which neighborhoods you both prefer. After all, why hire Manhattan movers when you can find cheap Brooklyn movers to handle your relocation?
Step 5 – determine the split or share of household expenses
Remember that there are two of you in this. So, there is no reason for all the responsibilities to fall on a single person. So, consider a spreadsheet that will clearly determine who is in charge of what. One of you could take care of utilities and take care of the pet while the other could take on the task of groceries. It might be a good idea to create a mutual budget based on your average monthly expenses.
Step 6 – be ready for both good and bad
There is no person that can't find at least one or two reasons for not wanting to move in with their partner. If they claim otherwise, that just means they don't know the other person enough. On the positive side, as long as you are willing to accept all the pros and cons, you are already on a good path. It's not so much about finding the perfect conditions or time for couples to move in together as much as finding the courage to actually go through with it.
Step 7 – always have a plan B
In truth, this is not something that many couples consider before they decide to move in together. We are taught to believe in happy endings and that there is no such scenario where living with our partner won't work out. However, the smart and realistic thing here is to discuss and think of a breakup plan. There's no reason here to be petty – simply two adults talking about what happens in case things go wrong.
Step 8 – household responsibilities should be divided equally
Chores are one of the most common reasons arguments start between couples after they move in together. Perhaps you don't have a habit of taking cleaning up after you or you hate vacuuming. No problem, that is why there are two of you now. So, have a clear schedule of chores, who does what and secure a no-stress living arrangement.
Conclusion about the best time for couples to move in together
When you consider everything that we said here – it's all about finding a compromise. Think of this as yet another proof that your relationship as at a level where you want it to be.
At the end of the day, all relationships require compromise. Moving in with your partner needs to be approached in the same manner. Consider all of the above as guidelines to help you make smart decisions about your move and about how it will impact your finances, rather than hard and fast rules that leave no room for change. Once you've officially decided to make the move, enjoy your decision and the process, knowing you've covered all your bases with a well thought out plan.


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Yesterday it snowed for about twelve straight hours, giving us around two inches of snow on the ground...and it's still there today! This is pretty unusual for our small, seaside town, or so we're told. (Everyone is always trying to convince us the weather is nice here, even when it is freezing and hailing, or when it rains for a month straight without stopping.) Luckily my husband's bus was running so he could go off to work today. As much as he'd like a day off, he can't miss too many days.
So we had a cozy Sunday, with just one hour of church, and then a long, lazy afternoon in front of a fire, watching the snow fall. We talked about men's shoes, immigration, weddings, and babies with our friends. And how it's supposed to keep on snowing all week... I hope that's true! I love how soft and quiet everything looks when it is covered in snow. I couldn't resist taking a few pictures with my phone as I walked to church yesterday, so here's what our Sunday morning looked like:
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Album of the
Philly songstress CAROL RIDDICK is
best known for her contribution for the Larry Gold project Larry Gold
Presents Don Cello and Friends, a song called Loving You. She also
sang a track Can You Come Over on Jeff Bradshaws Bone Deep
album, wrote a song for Terry Ellis and was a backing vocalist for Kindred
the Family Soul, Jill Scott, Anthony Hamilton and Musiq. Now she has
released her debut album Moments Like This (US Axis, 2006), and
the album features James Poyser as one of the producers.
Even though most of the aforementioned
artists are typical neo-soul artists, Carols own music and style reminds me
more of Lizz Wright. There is no hint of R&B anywhere, and nothing
refers to neo-soul, either. Carol has a mature, strong voice that she uses in a
way that is even a bit bluesy, bending and shaping the notes in a painfully
moaning tone. The eleven-track CD is virtually an all-ballad set, and Carol has
co-written all songs.
The individual songs seem to grow with
each listen, but there are no instantly fascinating gems. Personally, I would
have preferred more colour in the arrangements, but there are some trumpet
lines featured on two tracks and Larry Gold provides the strings on another two
cuts. As a personal favourite, I would pick a mellow James Poyser co-produced song
titled Confused, and All I Wanna Be (Krystals Song) with Larry
Gold strings is another fine composition. Flirtatious has a slight Latin
tinge with Matt Cappy on trumpet.
MIKE AVERYs album Destination
Love (US Avery Park Music, 2006) strongly reminds me of Michael
Bohannons Build a Fire set from 2001, with both guys performing Marvin
Gaye influenced traditional soul music in a simple musical setting. Bohannons
album was a big favourite of yours truly number 6 in my albums of the year of 2001, so its natural that I like Averys CD as well.
All songs are written by Mike together
with his musicians Richie Davis (guitars) and Neil Artwick (keyboards,
rhythm programming), and they are quite soulful and tuneful. Khari Parker
adds real drums on three tracks. Mike has a strong tenor voice that he swoops
easily into falsetto and the Marvin connotations are immediate. Of course,
nothing here rivals Marvins classic efforts, but songs like Miss Lady,
Fantasy, Loveland and Best Friend are well worth hearing and make
this short 8-track (plus one alternative version) album enjoyable listening.
JACQUI NOBLE is a stylish young
lady who cites Phyllis Hyman, Gladys Knight, Miki Howard, Chaka Khan and
Maysa Leak as her influences, and while Jacqui herself is not quite in
the same league yet, her debut set Releasing
Expressions (US Noble Notes Entertainment, 2006) contains some
enjoyable moments. The CD starts with the melodious mid-pacer Do You Know
What You Want from Me, which is set in a horn-laden real instrumentation
highlighted by some trumpet soloing. The trumpet playing also colours the next
track, a melancholy mid-tempo ballad In Love Alone, and theres a short
jazzy guitar solo at the end of the song. I really welcome indie releases with
real drums and other instrumentation, while they have become more and more rare
in recent years.
The rest of the album has
less notable background playing, but real drums, bass and guitar continue to
support Jacquis smooth and confident vocalising. She has written all the
songs, and although they dont include any real masterpieces, they are decent, traditional
soul songs. Tracks worth a special mention include a guitar-laced, serene
ballad entitled Tickle Me and the slightly Latin-tinged swayer Where
Has the Time Gone.
It has been very quiet
in the neo-soul front in recent months, but SOPHIA DARCELLs CD Soul
Eclectic (US Groove Craft, 2006) should cause some buzz . Sophia has
written or co-written all the songs and also produced the set together with Todd
Watson. All the music is played by real musicians, including lots of
percussion, alto and tenor saxophone, flugel horn, trumpet and real drums. I
especially like the use of wah-wah guitar. Also, Sophia herself has a powerful voice
and a right attitude for singing in a soulful way.
Thus, all she would
need is some proper melodies. On her Soul Eclectic set, the most
worthwhile tracks are the pulsating mid-pacer 7 Seas, the dynamically
delivered Make up Your Mind and the sax-drenched swayers Someday Someone
and Senor Alvarez, but unfortunately some other tracks are spoilt by
rock guitar, and none of the tunes are very memorable. Anyway, the
aforementioned four tracks are well worth hearing, so hopefully one of them ends
up on some Expansion or Soul Brother compilation.
The established soul
heroes seem to release nothing but all-cover albums these days. While I know
that some readers love listening to new versions of classic soul songs, I
personally dislike the idea especially when now every soul artist is repeating
the same formula. Still, of course you can make a good or bad album of cover
songs, and at least Regina Belle has succeeded well with this receipt.
Shanachie record label has
now released four soul CDs this year using this same singing timeless
classics formula, all produced by Chris Big Dog Davis. I was disappointed
with PHIL PERRYs Classic Love Songs (US Shanachie, 2006).
Phil is a wonderful, extremely dynamic and spiritual high-pitched singer when
he gets the right kind of material, but I didnt like either the choices of
cover songs or the arrangements on his album of classics. He focuses heavily on
the romantic sweet soul tunes of the early 70s, songs like La La Means I Love You, People Make the World Go Round, Ill Be Around, You Make Me Feel Brand
New and Hey There Lonely Girl, which have been set on spiritless, mainly
programmed backings, and Phils readings are very calm. Honestly, I feel the
overall atmosphere is simply flat and even Phils interpretations have much
less passion than one could expect. Lionel Richies Hello is a song Ive
always hated, but at least it has been arranged in a more experimental, slightly
jazz-tinged musical setting with some flute soloing. Will Downing did
recently a much more enjoyable cover of the Temptations Just My
Imagination. Phils reading is OK but does not really shine. All in all,
Phils weakest solo album to date.
MAYSA has been
one of the most prolific songstresses in recent years, and her
Shanachie CD Sweet Classic Soul (US Shanachie, 2006) contained both musical
highlights and failures. The choices of cover songs were much more to my
personal taste than on Phil Perrys album, even though it also contained a
couple of songs I have never been fond of. However, especially such songs as the
Rose Royce ballad Wishing on a Star, The Isley Brothers
Dont Say Goodnight and the Thom Bell song Love Comes Easy (earlier
recorded by The Stylistics and Eloise Laws) were excellent
choices, and suit Maysas mellow, jazz-flavoured style well. These are also
arranged in a tasty musical setting, using real drums and highlighted by
sophisticated instrumental solos by saxophone (Kim Waters) or piano (producer
Chris Davis).
Instead, a
machine-driven reading of Stevie Wonders All I Do was a silly
idea on paper, and the end result is exactly as mundane as you might expect,
even if saxophonist Dave Wells tries to breathe some life into the
programmed backing. Rufus Any Love was a great showcase for Chaka
Khans shouting vocal style, but I dont think it suits Maysa at all, and
the programmed rhythm and keyboards also sound very clumsy. Also, I feel that
the loud programmed beat kills the atmosphere on Maysas reading of the Teddy
Pendergrass bravura Come Go with Me. However, Maysas version of the
Barry White hit Playing Your Game, Baby is much more successful, as the backing is spiced by trumpet and
flute, and some sophisticated guitar soloing by Wayne Bruce.
Timeless R&B
Classics (US Shanachie, 2006) is GLENN JONES first album since Feels
Good in 2002. That CD included a 1:46 interlude Ill Always Be Here,
which was a duet between Glenn and his wife Genobia Jeter Jones. The new
all-cover album contains two duets with Genobia, and these two tracks are
probably the most enjoyable part of the CD. These songs are Where Is the
Love?, a song originally performed by Donny Hathaway and Roberta Flack,
but also recorded by Will Downing with Mica Paris. Glenn Jones version is
set in a surprisingly hurried rhythm, but Glenn and Genobias vocals are spirited
and Randy Bowland adds some guitar soloing over the beats. Even better
is, though, the other duet My First Love, originally by Rene &
Angela, and Glenn and Genobia really shine on their interpretation of this soulful
There are a couple of other
very interesting choices of songs, too. I Wish He Didnt Trust Me So Much from
Bobby Womacks repertoire is of course a truly deep and soulful song,
but I really think it would demand a rootsy backing, too, and singing it over a
modernised programmed beat waters the atmosphere. The same applies to Show
and Tell (Al Wilson) and Signed, Sealed, Delivered (Stevie
Wonder),. both of which are simply spoilt by machines. Luckily, Glenns
interpretation of the Tomorrows Promise minor hit Youre Sweet,
Youre Fine, Youre Everything is arranged in a more sophisticated musical
setting, featuring Kim Waters on saxophone, and the end result is quite fascinating.
Peabo Brysons Reaching for the Sky is certainly also ideal
material for Glenn to sing, but again, I would have preferred more real
musicians to the background.
Finally, MIKI HOWARD
is the fourth soul artist this year to release an all-cover album on Shanachie.
Her CD is titled Pillow Talk Miki Sings the Classics (US
Shanachie, 2006), and like the other Shanachie cover version CDs, it contains
both programmed and real instrumentation. As a singer, Miki has developed enormously
since the early days of her solo career, and today I rate her as one of the
most breathtaking female soul singers. Just take a listen to Mikis reading of
the old Natalie Cole smash Inseparable, and you know what I mean:
from the very few seconds when Miki starts wailing the tune you get that
spine-tingling feel that only the first-rate soul singers can create.
Furthermore, I love
Mikis instantly captivating version of Boz Scaggs 1976 smash Lowdown,
which was also covered by Jazzhole (with Marlon Saunders)
recently. Mikis version of the Leon Russell song This Masquerade
was not inspired by George Bensons version but Shirley Basseys
reading of the song, and it has been arranged in a traditional jazz setting
with Kim Waters on saxophone. A splendid version! Dorothy Moores classic
Misty Blue and Marlena Shaws bravura Go Away Little Boy also
get mellow sax-drenched backdrops which surely sound good to me. Instead, for
some reason Ann Peebles I Cant Stand the Rain has been set in a
funky, guitar-driven setting with some rocky and bluesy overtones.
Benny Latimore
has proved that Captain & Tennilles Do That to Me One More Time
can be turned into a passionate soul ballad, and while Mikis reading has a
more pop-oriented feel, it is quite listenable. The CD as a whole has received
surprisingly sour criticism, so I reckon that the younger generation would have
preferred more funky and programmed tracks like the closing tune Which Way
Is Up, originally a dance funk hit for Stargard, but for me its the
weakest cut on display. Robert WaWa LeGrand on guitar is not a new Wah
Wah Watson!
We have had a few excellent
jazzy soul CDs by female jazz vocalists recently, for instance albums by Raye
Jones, Gabrielle Goodman, Veronica Martell and Kim Prevost. LIBERTY
SILVER is another songstress who is basically a (Canadian) jazz artist, but
her CD At Last (Canadian Thunder Dome Sounds, 2005) contains some
splendid quality soul tracks as well. Especially a song titled Show Me the
Way to Love is such a gorgeous soul track that it should be very high in
the tracks of the year lists. The tune is written by Liberty herself together
with pianist Eddie Bullen, who is also responsible for the beaming piano
solo at the end of the song. Liberty also sounds more than brilliant while
delivering the vocals. Read more about this track when we publish the Quality
Time Tracks of 2006!
Other soul cuts on the
album include the Emotions cover Dont Ask My Neighbor, which is
set in a rather weird programmed beat backing laced with soprano saxophone, and
the relaxed mid-beater All in My Mind, which has received airplay on
special soul shows in the U.K. at least. Youre the Only One for Me is a
profound jazzy ballad in a tasty serene musical setting, whereas Rain, Rain
is a kind of mellow jazz-soul ballad you could expect to find on a Carmen
Lundy album. Jazz in the Eyes of God sounds like a cut from an early
Perri album, combining jazz, soul and gospel. Surprisingly, the jazz
standard My Funny Valentine is the weakest cut on display here, with its
odd disjointed backing and ugly keyboard lines. We have heard so much better
interpretations of that track in recent years. Alabama Blu sounds like
another standard, but is actually a new self-written song by Liberty, creating
an old-fashioned bluesy feel although it is set in a modern, sax-coloured
Talking about jazzy
soul or soulful jazz music, an album by a songstress named MENA, Living
My Life (US Menasvision, 2006) is also worth checking. Just like the
Liberty Silver CD, its a combination of standards (My Funny Valentine,
Summertime, Down by the River) and new and more soul-oriented songs. Of the
last mentioned, the title track is an impressive slice of mid-tempo soul with a
real instrumentation, including tasty acoustic piano basis and some funky guitar
Other tracks that
should grab your attention include the ethereal, trumpet-flavoured (Joe
Miller) ballad Deja View, the extremely stylish flute and
piano-laced Journey Begins with You, the equally elegant ballad tune Home
and the absolutely wonderful, sax-drenched ballad Stoopid. The swaying
closing track Time is something you might expect from a future Ledisi
album. If youre into jazzy soul music like Fertile Ground and more
recently The Five Corners Quintet and The Invisible Session, Menas
CD should be right up your alley!
TRACI MATTISONs CD Lament
(US Williams Production) is already from year 2002, but its still well worth
mentioning, as the album contains some of the most convincing soul tracks Ive
heard in recent years. The album opens with the splendid mid-tempo floater Lets
Take a Ride, which builds its groove over a meaty bass-driven backdrop.
After nearly four minutes D.B. Williams joins the groove with his
utterly stylish soprano saxophone soloing, and the closing two minutes are
sheer ecstasy. Traci herself has a smooth and sensual vocal style compared to Betty
Wright, Anita Baker and Regina Belle, and Traci mainly sings moody,
jazz-tinged ballads and mellow mid-tempo tunes, but also demonstrates her
rougher and throaty side of singing.
Of the ballads, I was first fascinated by
As a Matter of Fact, which is a traditional, rootsy soul ballad that
would be perfect for Betty Wright, Regina Belle or Maysa, and Traci also
sounds utterly soulful while wailing through the emotional lyrics. However,
after repeated listening, Ive grown to like even much more a track titled Your
One and Only, which is a truly unique ballad song with a pulsating real
instrumentation further coloured by violin (Linda Senter), flute (Linda
Allen) and tenor saxophone (Randy Mather). The melody is very
captivating, and when the lyrics starts with let me explain to you what kind
of woman I am, you can expect some real dedicated vocalising by Traci, and she
really delivers the most soul-stirring lines Ive heard for a while.
Tracis vocalising is also extremely
strong on the closing moments of All I Ask, which is a swaying mid-pacer
dominated by an effective rhythm guitar riff. Lazy Days is a serene
mid-tempo ballad with D.B. Williams again colouring the backing with his
soprano sax. The jazziest cut on display is the six-minutes long Broken
Promises, which features some wonderful trumpet and bass clarinet soloing
over the swaying backdrop.
Track titles like Lament, Ill
Pour the Wine and Quiet Sorrow describe the mellow quiet storm
feeling of the rest of the album pretty well, and while there are no other real
killer cuts like the aforementioned gems, Id suggest that you go and get this
album while you can. The CD copies were already out of stock for a while, but
we managed to get some extra copies from the record label. Lets hope that
Traci gets a chance to record a follow-up to this album soon she is really a
diamond in the rough!
Ismo Tenkanen
Soul Express


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Peter Attia: On Macronutrient Thresholds for Longevity and Performance, Cancer and More
63 minutes
Dr. Peter Attia is a medical doctor founder of Attia Medical, PC a medical practice with offices in San Diego and New York City, that focuses on the applied science of longevity and optimal performance. In addition to being a medical doctor, Dr. Attia has done research on the role of regulatory T cells in cancer regression and other immune-based therapies for cancer. Regulatory T cells have also been, in the past, referred to as suppressor T cells because of their role in actually attenuating or reducing the inflammatory response.
Shawn Baker: On the Carnivore Diet
69 minutes
Listen to Dr Shawn Baker explain the health benefits of eating a carnivore diet which is mainly meat and water & no vegetables or fruit. Dr Shawn Baker is an orthopaedic surgeon based in California and an avid carnivore diet advocate. Dr Baker shares some of the reasons why he feels eating an all meat diet is better than being low carb diet or keto diet. He helps to explain the definition of the carnivore diet and the why he prefers using the term carnivore diet vs zero carb diet. We also go into understanding the health benefits of & how to eat a diet that contains no vegetables or fruit. We then find out about some of his personal health changes when he changed his way of eating to an all meat diet. This includes an improvement in his strength and muscle performance even as a Master Athlete world record holder in the 50+ category.
Valter Longo: On Eating, Fasting and Living Longer
49 minutes
If the idea of living longer has ever intrigued you, Dr. Valter Longo's Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) may be the secret. New research shows that periodically adopting a diet that mimics the effects of fasting may yield a wide range of health benefits including losing that belly weight, improving cognitive function and living better and longer. Come and hear from the head of the USC Longevity Institute.
Peter Attia: On Readdressing Dietary Guidelines
79 minutes
Dr. Peter Attia discusses the history behind our beliefs about fat and cholesterol's effects on our body systems and uses data to debunk myths. Peter is both incredibly knowledgeable and a great storyteller.
Peter Attia: On Keto: An Advantaged Metabolic State for Human Performance, Resilience & Health
77 minutes
Peter Attia is a relentless self-experimenter, obsessed with the idea of a "quantified self." In the presentation he will share two components of his physical transformation as he evolved from "fit but fat and metabolically deranged" to "fit, lean, and metabolically dialed in." In particular, Peter will focus on the possible advantages of a ketogenic diet, and in the process share much of what he's learned implementing it in himself and hundreds of others over the past two years.
P.D. Mangan: On Why Iron is Literally Killing You
62 minutes
P.D. Mangan digs into the effedcts of excess iron in your blood, how to test if this is the case for you and the best ways to solve the issue before it creates problems for your health.
Rhonda Patrick: With Dr. Satchin Panda on Time-Restricted Feeding and Its Effects on Obesity, Muscle Mass & Heart Health
91 minutes
Dr. Rhonda Patrick speaks with Dr. Satchidananda Panda, a professor at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in La Jolla, California. Satchin's work deals specifically with the timing of food and it's relationship with our biological clocks governed by circadian rhythm and also the circadian rhythm in general.
In this video they discuss...
 The fascinating history of experimentation that ultimately elucidated the location for the region of the brain necessary for a properly timed sleep-wake cycles.
The relationship between our body's "master clock" and it's many peripheral clocks.
Why infants sleep so intermittently, instead of resting for a longer, sustained duration like healthy young adults... and why this sustained rest also goes haywire in the elderly.
The fascinating work Dr. Panda took part in that lead to the discovery of a specialized light receptor in the eye that sets circadian rhythms and is known as melanopsin.
The important relationship between the relatively light insensitive melanopsin, which requires around 1,000 lux of light to be fully activated, and its control of the circadian clock by means of activation of the suprachiasmatic nucleus and suppression of melatonin.
 The effects light exposure seems to have on next-day cortisol, a glucocorticoid hormone that regulates around 10-20% of the human protein-encoding genome.
 The clever experimental design by which Dr. Panda and his colleagues discovered that certain circadian rhythms, especially of the liver, are entrained by when we eat, instead of how much light we get. This underlines the fact that, when managing are circadian rhythm, both elements are important!
 One of the more surprising effects of time-restricted feeding in mice eating a so-called healthy diet: increases in muscle mass and even endurance in some cases.


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The Note
The day I left,
You pressed a folded piece of paper into my hand.
Smiling and crying, you whispered,
"Don't forget to read it."
But there was a lot of commotion that day
What with me moving away.
As I was packing my suitcase, I failed to notice
The piece of paper drift off my bed and onto the floor.
I meant to read your note when I finally reached,
As a reminder of the place I had left.
You can only imagine the horror I felt
When I realized that I did not have it.
Now I can only speculate what it was you tried to say
But your words are lost to space and time
And I find myself incapable of rediscovering them.
If only I could read your mind.
There is nothing to do but move forward.
I must face the fact that
The most important question will remain unanswered
Until I return to you.
And I surely will, someday.
~Ananya Swaminathan


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"Reginald D Hunter joins the top rank of stand-up comedians working today..a comedian going for broke, flying in the face of received opinion in a way that is simply exhilarating..this is comedy of a rare scope"
"Compelling onstage charisma. He remains a towering presence in absolute control."
Since his arrival in the UK Reginald's searingly honest observations both onstage and on TV have garnered him a cross-generational fan base. His TV appearances have included Have I Got News For You?, and two series of the BBC2's hugely popular Reginald D Hunter's Songs Of The South & Songs of The Border, documenting Reginald's epic road trip through 150 years of American popular song.
Reginald's career in Comedy comes of age this year as he enters his twenty-first year of performing in the UK. During that time he has become one of the Comedy industry's best-known performers for his distinctive take on the most diverse range of subjects. His work can be brutally honest and is often considered to be controversial but it is always meticulously thought out and he has never been afraid to face challenging issues head on even when the focus is on his own principles or beliefs.
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It is well known that for certain surgical procedures increased volume correlates with improved outcomes. Anti-reflux surgery is no exception. Our classic operation is technically demanding with a learning curve of at least 50 cases and yearly volumes of >34 cases to achieve optimal outcomes. Unfortunately, most anti-reflux surgery occurs at low volume centers . We are luck to be one of the highest volume centers in the country, completing 152 anti-reflux cases last year alone. If you have had an anti-reflux procedure that has failed or you are experiencing heartburn symptoms again, we can help. We are privileged to be the choice for many patients who have undergone a prior procedure (Nissen fundoplication/ TIF, Stretta, or other endoscopic procedure/ Lap-Band) for reflux and need a redo operation. We can tailor a redo procedure to your specific needs. Sometimes this can be done endoscopically without traditional surgical intervention. Please call our office for more information.
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Dr. Buckley has dedicated much of his professional life to treating the suffering reflux patient. He specializes in diagnosis and treatment of heartburn, GERD, Barrett's esophagus, hiatal hernias, paraesophageal hernias, achalasia, LPR (laryngo-pharengeal reflux) and redo anti-reflux surgery. Dr. Buckley's first published medical paper was in 1994 on Barrett's esophagus.
Since that time Dr. Buckley:
- has become one of the busiest anti-reflux surgeons in the nation
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My goal as a physician and surgeon is to restore function and improve the quality of life of my patients. Much of my professional life has been dedicated to patients with GERD and its complications. I look at the doctor patient relationship a sacred one that does not end with the completion of an operation. Therefore, my expectation is that I will continue to follow and care for patients for the rest of their lives. I am also committed to not allowing insurance companies or hospital systems intrude on the doctor-patient relationship and will always advocate on behalf of my patients.
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Having missed out on the opportunity to visit Magnum in Bangkok, I finally had the chance to customise my own Magnum without going overseas. Singapore has our own Magnum store located in our prime shopping district – Orchard road's ION mall.
There was a short queue for it but it moved pretty fast. While in the queue we were already kept busy with all the decision-making needed from the choice of ice cream base to the toppings and coating.
The selected toppings were added into a shaker cup and mixed thoroughly before being poured over the hot coating to set.
There is even a lightbox stand for customers to place our proud creation inside to snap well-lit photo with a dazzling backdrop. =)
It was a fun experience to customise the ice cream, but at $8 each, I would hesitate to try it again. I would rather spend it on other premium brand ice cream. My taste bud is equally satisfied by the magnum minis I stock in my house fridge.
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A Blog about Motorcycles. Mostly vintage, but really anything that catches my eye. 99.99% of the content on this blog is original material. Comments are always welcome. And use the search bar... you never know what you might find.
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1970 Honda Trail CT90 -- Retro Riders 2013 refurbishment on display at Classy Chassis show in Kennewick, Wa
The motorcycle will be raffled off in late September. Tickets are $5.00 each and proceeds go to charity.
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1983 Yamaha IT490 -- latest bike in the stable
|The plan is to replace the flat black plastic with new stuff.
|The 490 had been sitting outside for years. Something corroded the rim. This one won't be ridden until a new rim and spokes are laced up.
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Intertap™ STAINLESS STEEL (model 8022)
This polished 304 STAINLESS STEEL model is an economical choice offering all the advantages of the forward sealing design and interchangeable tap spout.
Features include
- It has a smooth bore to aid a completely laminar flow and foam free dispensing of beer.
- The forward sealing design shuts off the flow at the front of the tap which in turn keeps wild yeast and bacteria out of the interior of the tap body.
- Intertap uses a sliding shuttle that holds the o-ring perfectly in position allowing a more reliable connection to be made with the seal. This is what makes Intertap the most reliable forward sealing design available.
- VERSATILITY: Other tap designs require you to replace the tap on the font when changing from one beer style to the next. Intertap allows you to simply unscrew the standard spout and attach a range of different spout options to suit your beer style. Eliminate the need to ever replace your beer taps again and simply just purchase the spouts that you need.
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September 24, 2009
I traveled to Washingto D.C. to sit in on/watch weekly refugee allocations, aka, the distribution of this week's refugee cases coming into the U.S… VERY interesting. Cool to think that one day, some of these cases that I saw get assigned yesterday will begin to take shape, and people will move to the United States. Perhaps then, some of my friends who work for different affiliates will meet these newcomers and get to know them.
Refugee resettlement is SUCH a process!
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This thread created to keep and preserve all the memorable quotes and aphorisms ever said by this forum members. Feel free to post here the pearls of other's (not your own!) wisdom... or other's madness So far i can post three quotes that immediatelly coming to mind:
"Countries evolve, their borders change. America won't be the exception. China won't be either. And especially your sweet Mother Russia." - Raklian, 31 October 2013
Although sounds trivial, this is actually the very accurate prediction of accession of Crimea that took place six months later.
"If you don't see how Soviet endeavors to create a human-chimp hybrid are evidence of a Marxist love of low intelligence, then you can't be reasoned with" - Voluntarist, 20 October 2015
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"Violence is the only thing that has ever brought about real social change. Slavery, apartheid, fascism, colonialism, these things weren't overthrown by peaceful marches and petitions; they were overthrown with guns and bombs" - Joe00uk, 17 February 2016
Amazingly rough and expressive, but essentially, very true thought not everyone dares to voice.


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Habitat – the path to pristine water
Nutrients are a positive. In the right ratio, they are the building blocks of life. Natural systems evolve around nutrients. So they are needed, and valuable. When they cycle, or flow, through a food web, without stacking up, the ecosystem can be incredibly productive.
The challenge is around the balance, the ratio, of nutrients. When it's off, nutrients stack up. Probably the most frequent outcome associated with such an imbalance is that certain life forms have evolved around such imbalance, and developed ability to compensate. For example, phytoplankton is a plant, but does not need nitrogen to be present in water, as it can pull nitrogen from the atmosphere. So if there is carbon (which is almost always the case) and phosphorus, phytoplankton (algae) is well positioned to prosper.
There is a life form that can outcompete phytoplankton, and actually has been doing so successfully for hundreds of millions of years. These are biofilm generating microbes, and they are the key component of nature's wetland system. Today humans can design for nature's wetland system to fix water. And you can too. You can manage water, you can steward it, so that it is both, extremely productive and healthy. This is what BioHavens specialize in…they are floating wetlands. They are versatile, and can be the path to productive and healthy water.


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By Jaromír Antoch, Marie Hušková (auth.), Professor Petr Mandl, Professor Marie Hušková (eds.)
The Prague Symposia on Asymptotic data symbolize a two decades' tradi tion of contacts among Czech mathematical statisticians and the convention partic ipants. either, because the organizers wish, go back from the Symposia to their paintings with clean rules and new info. The 5th Prague Symposium was once held from September four to September 9,1993 on the college of arithmetic and Physics, Charles college. It used to be backed through the Bernoulli Society for Mathematical facts and likelihood, the Czech Statistical the Czech Society of Actuaries, Ceska Pojistovna-Insurance and Reinsur Society, ance company, and the IFIP WG 7.7. Asymptotic facts, a prolific resource of methodological innovations, ruled this system of the Symposium. detailed periods have been dedicated to arithmetic of coverage and Finance and to Stochastic Programming. The papers provided on the Symposium are released in components. half 1 is .. half 2 is quantity three, quantity 30 (1994) of the magazine Kybernetika, this quantity comprising the papers of the authors who weren't in a position to meet the early editorial cut-off date. The editors of the complaints wish to convey their honest because of the authors for useful contributions, to the reviewers for suggested and cautious interpreting the papers, to J. Antoch for his suggestion with technical a part of the court cases. eventually additionally they show their appreciation of the type cooperation with the Publishing residence Physica-Verlag and the magazine Kybernetika in bringing out the volumes. a part of the court cases used to be typeset through AN(S-TEX, the macrosystem of the Ame rican Mathematical Society.
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