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The Musical Universe
Andy Dilks, Guest
Waking Times
What is it about music that moves us in so many different ways? The rhythm begins and we slide onto the dancefloor, gyrating to the beats; a guitar strikes a chord and we throw ourselves into the crowd, surfing across a sea of hands; a favourite song comes on the radio and we sing along at the top of our voices, oblivious to the looks of bemusement coming from other drivers stuck in the traffic jam. The right songs can change the way we feel in an instant, as effective as the mood pills consumed in Philip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
I recently had the good fortune to attend a live performance of Beethoven's legendary 9th Symphony. While it is something of a cliché - and perhaps exaggeration – to call this "the greatest music ever written," it's certainly an intensely powerful experience which has endured the test of time, remaining one of the most popular pieces on the classical repertoire. The impact of "Ode to Joy" may have suffered from its commercial overuse (countless corporations have used it to sell their products and services) it nevertheless still managed to visibly move the audience to tears and, finally, rapturous applause.
This is an example of the immense power music can have over us. Our tastes may differ but music's ability to move us on a deeply emotional level is universal – like the madeleine cake in Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time, music can trigger profound memories which previously lay dormant, exciting our sense of nostalgia and creating intense feelings of joy or melancholy. There is something ineffable about the way in which music makes us feel, as if at its most profound level it takes us into the realm of the sacred, where words can no longer do justice and attempts to describe it only sully the experience.
The idea that music connects us to something divine and spiritual is not a new one. Johann Sebastian Bach – arguable the grandfather of the Western musical tradition, whose works including the sublime The Well-Tempered Clavier profoundly influenced generations of composers - once said,
"The final aim and reason of all music is nothing other than the glorification of God and the refreshment of the spirit."
From Apollo, the Greek god of music and light, to the Gregorian chants of the Roman Catholic Church, the association between music and the divine is deep-rooted in culture and history. For some, music itself is their religion – in the words of the legendary Frank Zappa:
"Music is the only religion that delivers the goods."
But long before Bach asserted that "music is an agreeable harmony for the honor of God and the permissible delights of the soul," another great historical Western thinker was developing his own theory of music and its place in the cosmos. After hearing the tones emanating from a blacksmith's forge and observing their musical quality, Pythagoras went home and experimented with his single string instrument the lyre, leading to his discovery of the octave which was to have such a profound impact upon the nature of music. Like Bach, Pythagoras saw music as a force that, in its highest form, offered something transcendental to the human experience, believing that "the highest goal of music is to connect one's soul to their Divine Nature, not entertainment."
His deduction that sound was based on a purely mathematical formula would lead him to propose that music could be used to heal "non-virtuous" thoughts such as anger, as well as physical ailments including sciatica, sitting with the patient while playing the kithara and singing along with it. His ideas reflect what some ancient cultures appear to have known intuitively – music therapy is, after all, of ancient provenance, for example the aboriginals of Australia are known to have used the didgeridoo to heal broken bones.
Pythagoras's discovery of the "music of the spheres" went beyond its application as a means of physical and psychological healing – he conceived of the universe as a vast lyre in which planets harmonized with other heavenly bodies – an endless, intergalactic mellifluous interaction reverberating through space and time. "Music was number, and the cosmos was music." There is something mystical about this interpretation which no doubt stems from Pythagoras's extensive travels and possible initiation into the Egyptian Mystery Schools. Pythagoras was without a doubt a candidate for what we consider a polymath; a man of a higher nature with the ability to reach celestial realms. Did he intuit something about the musical nature of the universe?
His theories had a profound influence on numerous thinkers over the following generations. Philosophers such as Boethius, Johannes Kepler and Robert Fludd took Pythagoras's monochord – the single string instrument – in new directions, with Kepler in the 17th century attempting to define a harmony of the world in his opus Harmonices Mundi, an attempt to unify music and movement within the solar system.
By the 20th century Pythagoras was influencing Werner Heisenberg and the new field of quantum physics. According to William Irwin Thompson in his book Darkness and Scattered Light, when Heisenberg lectured on Pythagorianism "you will hear him emphasize that the basic building blocks of nature are number and pattern, that the universe is not made out of matter, but music." The energy of the octave – the magical number 8 – occurs not only in a number of mystical traditions, from the Taoists I Ching to the 8-fold path of Buddhism, but also features prominently in genetic science, with the "language" of DNA and RNA based in groups of 64 codons, or 8×8.
The very words we use to describe music directly correspond to emotional and spiritual principles. When something rings true to us it resonates, often with rich significance evoking a strong emotion. When simultaneous notes combine in a chord in a manner pleasing to the ear we call this harmony, just as when people concur in their opinions and feelings and live their lives in agreeable unison we consider this harmonic. Music which triggers certain emotions is understood universally, with scientific studies confirming that music with happy, sad or fearful emotions in Western music are recognised as such by native Africans, just as Westerners appreciate these same qualities in Hindustani music.
Just as music can provoke positive reactions in people, some argue that it can be used negatively in order to detune us from our natural harmonic relationship with the world around us. Since 1953 the International Standards Organization (ISO) has been tuned music to 440 hertz, changing it from the previous 432 Hz which was thought to transmit beneficial healing energy. One theory is that this change in frequency was brought about by Nazi Joseph Goebbels, who sought to alter the collective mood and make the populace prisoners of negative consciousness. Music pioneer Leonard Horowitz stated in a paper entitled Musical Cult Control:
"The music industry features this imposed frequency that is 'herding' populations into greater aggression, psycho social agitation, and emotional distress predisposing people to physical illness."
It isn't hard to see the negative impact popular music has on contemporary society – corporate music today is an anathema to the principles of music expounded by the likes of Pythagoras, proposing a crude value system of self-adulation, materialism and greed; manufactured music set the videos replete with negative occult imagery which sexualizes and debases the performer and, by association, the viewer. The power of frequencies to affect the universe has long been understood, and just as it can be used for our benefit so too can it be turned against us. Indeed, sound has already been weaponized in the form of the Long Range Accoustic Device (LRAD), a truck-mounted device which emits pain inducing tones which has already been deployed in numerous war zones in the Middle East as well as the streets of America to use against protesters.
The power of frequencies to affect the world is vast, with the potential to trigger earthquakes and radically alter the geological make-up of the planet. Low frequency bass sounds can alter the path of flowing water so that it falls in a corkscrew, seemingly defying gravity.
This is, of course, an optical illusion – more impressive are the Cymatic experiments, which study the effects of sound waves on water, producing some incredible patterns which bear a striking resemblance to those found in sacred geometry:
The power of music and sound may be far more profound than we realise – the word "universe" itself implies the totality of everything singing together in a unified verse. As Nikola Tesla once said:
"If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration."
About the Author
Andrew Dilks writes on culture and politics at orwellwasright.co.uk. He is the author of Goliath and Flow. His newest book Prehistoric Highs: Mind-Altering Plants and the Birth of Civilization will be available in 2014.
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Sumer knew of the hidden power of music
and most likely that knowledge was passed on as part of the Babylon Mysteries. Coral Castle used music, vibration, and frequencies in it's design.
We call this esoteric knowledge.
It has long been thought that the Great Structures of the World were created through, music, vibration, and frequency.
Unfortunately another knew of this power. His name was Aleister Crowley and he was part of what is the Music movement of the 60′s and beyond, the creation of Hollywood and the Music Industry as it is now.
But truly Music can heal from the inside and the out as it tunes not just with our mind but our body as well. This is why there are groups where they use music as a healing device for people with cancer, depression, and other issues.
Keep it positive!
"Mother Music" really IS Mother Music. And the whole, entire multiverse is Her creation.
Why is everything actually blackness?
Because black is the color of music.
Black is the only real color there is. "Light" and other "colors" are only optical illusions created by the brain interpreting photon frequencies. The photons themselves (and the electrons that caused them to be emitted) are absolute jet black.
We exist within and are part of a field of blackness that has self-fractalized itself into umpity zillion jillion pieces. And the fractals are "music" notes, defining how the melodies are played.
Our DNA is a pattern of fractals arranged in melodic patterns.
We play music because we ARE music. Literally.
And this is as equally true for everyone else in the multiverse.
This article somehow omitted the man that cracked the code James Worley Keely
Why on earth do you repeat such blatant evil false propaganda as you have done in your following statement, when otherwise you have written quite an interesting article?
"One theory is that this change in frequency was brought about by Nazi Joseph Goebbels, who sought to alter the collective mood and make the populace prisoners of negative consciousness."
Some people are really worried that National Socialism could once again be seen as totally benevolent and respectable, as it rightly should be, and so they relentlessly churn out this type of dark false propaganda through every means possible, to unjustifiably vilify the German people without cessation, evenn going so far as to compare the German people of today with 'Nazis', as if no amount of punishment and hatred towards them can ever be enough, in spite of the fact that National Socialist Germany never wanted any war at all with any people, and never carried out any holocaust whatsoever, though of course I know you will have seen all the 'evidence' with your own eyes, as everyone has in the gutter press.
National Socialism soought only to emancipate people from pre-existing negative consciousness, and sought at every possible opportunity to stop the war that the Jews needlessly and sadistically forced upon the German people. The war was forced upon the German people precisely because they had achieved freedom from evil domination and criminal exploitation by the Jewish banks, and other exploiting and damaging members of Jewish society. For that alone, the Jews were, and still are, thoroughly intent on making an example of the German people.
Remember this, that the evil and demonic Jewish Talmud states; "Even the best of Gentiles should all be killed".
The Torah of the Sephardim also states that when the Messiah comes, all Gentiles upon the entire Earth will be exterminated, and their souls sent to hell under the Angel Duma.
Exactly who and what is evil here?
Please read;
What the World Rejected
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Yeah, so typically right after a breakup, the last thing you want to do is surround yourself with people who are all happy and in love and all sorts of nauseatingly blissful. (Barf.)
And that's why odds are good that it had to suck for Kristen Stewart to attend a wedding alone in the wake of her split from Robert Pattinson. This past Saturday, her co-star from Catch That Kid, Max Thieriot, married Lexi Murphy, and Kristen went to the little shin-dig all by her lonesome self. (Aww. That's so sad. But not really.)
Supposedly she "kept her head down" and "mingled with other guests," which sounds like classic KStew behavior. You know, be cool -- but not too cool.
OMG. Can you even begin to imagine what kind of thoughts must have been going through her head while she sat there watching two people promise to love each other for the rest of their lives? (Barf again.)
Ugh. Weddings. They're the worst.
She must have wanted to either a.) high-tail it out of there in the middle of the ceremony and go have a good cry in a corner somewhere, or b.) find a time machine to go back to the day she played tonsil hockey with Rupert Sanders and double check to be sure there were no photographers lurking around.
Either that, or she really didn't care at all and she's already over Rob, which is why she had no qualms about attending a wedding and setting herself up for being reminded of her recent breakup multiple times over the course of one day. (Whew.)
Huh. Now that I think about it a little more, she must really be ready to move on with her life after losing Rob. If she was really upset about it, there's no way she would've been able to make it through that wedding without getting emotional. (What semi-normal human being would?)
But what will happen if Rob turns up at a wedding sometime soon? Will he be able to handle it? Oh yeah, you're right. He'll have every single bridesmaid and female guest throwing themselves at him, so odds are good it won't take too long for him to forget Kristen exists altogether.
Do you think Kristen was brave to attend a wedding so soon after a breakup?
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Mary, how about that they are still very much in love with each other. I don't believe that they are broken up, but are screwing with all of the trash magagines & websites (like The Stir). From the way they reacted last July to the way they are acting now is totally different. What ever is going on is not for the general public to know. I wish you would stop dreaming up lies even if it means not writing anything about Rob & Kristen. In the long run they will have the last laugh!
What is the news here. She has been alone for a long time. Rob only goes out at night with her. To a bar or to eat. He does not want to be seen with her by the public. Kristen is doing great for what she has been through lately. Rob is a douche bag and Kristen deserves better.
WELL Seely she's got her chance to do better, Rob has dumped her. Rob is not ready to let people know who he has chosen. Love you Rob!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In reply to Shirley Sorrow. I agree with you some of this people they don't know what they are talking about they are made up lies and false reports to mix up peoples minds to get them upset so they cankeep these sites open by telling false stories. That's how there making there money as long as people come here they will keep. Why even the tabloids and these magazines all they do is copy others to make a story up but some do make up some of there own by changing the wording a little if you look you see what I'm saying. I will just wait and see what happens AND if it comes out as lies then I will be laughing. and Robert and Kristen will also be laughing as well now that will be funny I would really like to see that when/if it happens. I am a fan of both R/K I wish them the best of luck together or not together love both of them so good luck, be happy be at peace and love.
Mary Fischer has absolutely no inside knowledge about Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, how their might feel or the status of their relationship. She's bitchy, sarcastic and a "mean girl" bully when it comes to Kristen Stewart and all she really does is like to rile people up so that they'll comment on her stupid little stories. I don't understand someone who would write things like this about a person they don't even know. I feel sorry for your children - I hope that you don't have daughters, because you have no respect for women or the mistakes they may have made in their lives and if they ever do something stupid how will you ever forgive them. You must be perfect.

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Questions like, "How does this company do?" and "How do they make money?" go a long way, said Cramer. How can you ever know to cut your losses if you don't know why you bought it in the first place?
Don't Buy on Margin
Cramer's next lesson on investing: Never buy stocks on margin. Cramer said that unlike homes, which provide you a place to live while you pay the mortgage, stocks are nothing more than pieces of paper, and that makes borrowing money to own them just dangerous. He said that while margin can allow you to make a little bit of money go a long way, it's also a great way to wipe yourself out in the blink of an eye.
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Cramer said the limit orders, where you tell your broker what price you're willing to pay or sell for, are the way to go. In a case like the flash crash of 2010, where stocks were inexplicably falling for no reason as the machines went haywire, Cramer said limit orders would have prevented you from selling a stock for half of what it was actually worth. He said the limit orders are how you protect yourself from getting hosed.
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Few things make me happier than my sweet Dolores. She always makes me smile. I can't wait to take her camping again.
Our family had one of these women I was little…not as nice tho…and it had a kerosene heater in it, and the windshield...
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|LaFrankie, J.V. "Flora of the Philippines: Proteaceae. [Draft] ", Flora of the Philippines, updated September 3, 2012. University of the Philippines, accessed on [today's date] at <http://www.philippineflora.info>.
|Helicia graciliflora Merr., Philippine Journal of Science 3 c (1908) Bot. 132.
Synopsis: Known with certainty only from the type specimen collected by Mary Strong Clemens in September, 1907. It is distinguished by the thin papery leaves and the inflorescence stalk being very slender, hardly twice the breadth of the flower stalks, and the whole covered with a light red pubescence. Copies are found at least in B, BO, NY, L and K. Several digital images are available.
The specimen is not numbered and noted only as Camp Kiethley. Today, the site of Camp Kiethley on Lake Lanao lies within the completely urbanized center of Marawi City. However, the exact location of the collection is uncertain. Clemens referred to "Camp Kiethley" for plants that she collected within a days walk from the lakeshore, and for Mrs. Clemens, who would pioneer the botany of Kinabalu at the age of 65, a five kilometer walk was a mild stroll. Other collections from September 1907 include Vaccinium and Rhododendron and Medinilla, which suggests that she did at least once climb to some elevation. So, Helicia graciliflora might have been collected- and might still be found - on what is today Sacred Mountain National Park, a few kilometes north of Marawi City.
One other specimen is tentatively identified to H. graciliflora based on a duplicate at Kew: Philippine Plant Inventory 8550 on 10 August 1992, from Mt. Sayao on Biliran Island.
|Technical description: Merrill's description, 1908: "A small tree about 6 m high. Branches slender, terete, grayish-brown, the young branchlets rather densely but deciduously brown-pilose or tomentose. Leaves elliptical-lanceolate, 10 to 14 cm long, 2.5 to 4.5 cm wide, submembranous, sharply and slenderly acuminate, the base acute, the margins subentire or with distant scattered teeth, rarely with one or two large lobes, glabrous above, beneath, especially on the nerves and midrib, more or less deciduous-brown-pilose; nerves about 7 on each side of the midrib, prominent, anastomosing, the reticulations lax; pet- ioles 1.5 to 2 cm long, slender, the blade often decurrent as a very narrow margin. Racemes very slender, many flowered, 20 cm long or less, the rachis, pedicels and flowers more or less brown-pilose with deciduous hairs. Flowers very slender, about 16 mm long. 1 mn or less in diameter."


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SINGLE BALANCED ARMATURE FROM SONYI have enjoyed reviewing Sony's new XBA line thus far. For the most part, it is a success, especially granted the prices of the individual models. However, none are more impressive to me than the XBA-1, which at the affordable price of $71.99, is among the best values in the in-ear market today!
THE FIT AND THE FINISHThe XBA-1 comes in two versions. One features a Y-split cable design with Apple remote and microphone embedded into the left side. This model is known as the XBA-1iP. The other version, known simply as the XBA-1, features an uneven cable split intended to be worn behind the head and does not come with an Apple Remote which means you cannot use it for phone calls. I much prefer the Y-split cable design. I wish the cable design of the XBA-1 was the same as the XBA-1iP. Even should you not intend to pair the XBA-1 with a phone, you may in fact find it worth the extra cost just for the superior cable design. Of course, this is all a matter of opinion. The packaging here is nothing fancy, but still attractive. The XBA-1 ships with a soft carrying pouch which although serves its purpose, may not be suited for busy (and sometimes less than careful) users. I always prefer a hard-shell carrying pouch. Sony also includes an accessory which allows you to wind your cable up both for storage and for customizing the length while using. It's a nice consideration, but ultimately I didn't find it necessary. As mentioned, the cable design of the XBA-1 is designed to rest behind the head. I prefer the Y-split cable design of the iPhone enabled version. The earpieces are designed to have the cable fall straight down rather than wrap behind the ear. Both models feature a right-angle plug, which is always preferred for portable use since it puts less strain on the headphone output. The XBA-1 ships with a variety of differently-sized silicone ear tips as well as differently-sized silicone / foam hybrid eartips. The foam/silicone hybrids are a fantastic for getting the most noise isolation possible, but some may feel that the plain silicone tips are more comfortable. Overall, the comfort level of the XBA-1 is pretty good. I prefer earphones that have the cable wrap behind the ear because they actually feel less heavy this way as the cable doesn't hang down from your ear. The earpieces of the XBA-1 are small enough that they do not carry too much weight.
ALL ABOUT THE SOUND…For its price, the XBA-1 is a fantastic in-ear model. No it doesn't possess quite the clarity and overall transparency of the pricier XBA models, but it is the best value, in my opinion.
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LAST WORDThe XBA-1 is one of the least expensive balanced-armature earphones on the market today. Based on its performance, I consider it a great value. Many will prefer the iPhone-compatible version, not only for this added feature, but also because the Y-split cable design is more common. Either way, the XBA-1 and XBA-1iP are both worth consideration if you're in the market for a sub-$100 in-ear.
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The Brachial Plexus Program at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia provides comprehensive, coordinated team care for pediatric patients with brachial plexus and peripheral nerve injuries, including birth-related palsies, trauma and peripheral tumors.
Our multidisciplinary program is focused on the evaluation and long-term management of patients from birth through adolescence. We provide a variety of treatment options for patients with brachial plexus and other peripheral nerve disorders, including occupational therapy and surgical interventions.
Team members include clinical experts in pediatric neurology, occupational therapy, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, orthopedic surgery and radiology. Patients treated through the Brachial Plexus Program may also be referred for consultations with other specialists within The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Our program allows for coordinated care in both the outpatient and inpatient setting, depending on the needs of your child. We maintain ongoing, open communication with your child's primary care physicians and local service providers to ensure coordinated care in the management of your child's condition.
The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that run from the cervical spinal cord in the neck to the shoulder, arm, and hand. These nerves are responsible for stimulating the muscles of the upper extremity as well as signaling sensation or feeling of the arm. An injury to one or more of these nerves can result in varying degrees of upper extremity weakness or paralysis and numbness.
Types of injury include pulling, stretching, tearing, or compression of the nerve(s). Some nerve injury is temporary, and patients recover most, if not all, function on their own with occupational therapy and time. However, some nerve damage is more severe, and patients with these conditions benefit from surgery and occupational therapy.
Brachial plexus injuries may be related to the birthing process. Older children can also have brachial plexus injuries, which are often related to high impact trauma, such as sports collision or car accident, or a deep cut to the neck area.
Regardless of the type and severity of the injury, it is important for all patients to be evaluated and followed by a medical team that specializes in brachial plexus injuries to monitor their recovery and make recommendations for the best course of treatment. Regular office visits and occupational therapy sessions are important to achieving the best possible outcomes for your child.
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Your child's initial office evaluation is typically done by one of our pediatric specialists and our occupational therapist within the first month after injury. It starts with a medical history, a developmental history, a physical exam and a neurological exam.
When surgery is being considered, your child will be evaluated by our team of surgeons in our multidisciplinary clinic. After a comprehensive examination, we will meet with you to go over the team's recommendation. Your child's surgical team meets on a regular basis to discuss treatment plans and progress.
Some children may need additional tests during their care to help the team get a better understanding of their condition and determine best treatment options. An electromyogram (EMG) may be performed by our neurologist to assess muscle contraction. An MRI of the brachial plexus and/or cervical spine, or a CT myelogram may also be ordered through CHOP's Department of Radiology. In some cases, plain x-rays or ultrasounds may be done to look at the bones or the chest, particularly if there is a history of a fracture or to evaluate the diaphragm for paralysis.
Many patients with birth-related brachial plexus injuries recover enough motion and strength and do not need early nerve reconstruction. For all patients, we encourage regular sessions with occupational therapy, whether it is at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia or locally if patients live outside the Philadelphia region.
Your child's occupational therapist will also teach you exercises that should be performed every day at home with your child to keep the joints supple and encourage appropriate motor development.
Patients are closely followed by our team for signs of functional recovery of the upper extremity. If there are no signs of recovery or not enough muscle recovery, then your child may get additional testing and evaluations to discuss surgical options to improve function.
Early surgical intervention for brachial plexus and other nerve damage is usually decided between three to six months after injury. We carefully follow each patient for signs of recovery and personalize treatment based on the type and degree of injury. Patients may undergo a variety of early surgical treatments, and secondary procedures designed to augment function may be needed as children grow.
Learn more about how we treat brachial plexus and peripheral nerve injuries at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia »
For infants born with birth-related brachial plexus injury, please call the Neuromuscular Program in the Division of Neurology at 215-590-1719. Our teams will work together to coordinate care for your child.
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Georges St-Pierre spoke with Inside MMA's Ron Kruck after his win over Carlos Condit at UFC 154. GSP says he may fight Silva depending on one key factor.
hendricks vs diaz then.
GSP just said it depends on the weight class. Silva's camp probably wants him to move up to 185.
And If Dana throws enough money on the table, I'm sure it'll happen one way or another.
Man he looks like sh@t!!!!
I like GSP warm up when he got inside the cage. He did all kinds of powerful explosive plyo jumps, squats, and crazy cartwheels. It was like he was tryna Show Condit dude go for the knee if you want, but ur wasting ur time cuz its 100%.
Im all for super fights but its no surprise gsp dosent seem interested in fighting silva, silva is waaaaay bigger than gsp. silva fights light heavyweights and fits right in no prob. How small would gsp look against a light heavyweight? Thats what he would look like against silva
gsp looks like he was in an automobile accident…
GSP vs Hendricks
Fitch vs Diaz
than winners face off.
Silva is scared of Jones, at the same time Jones has no interest in fighting Silva.
I'd rather see Silva fight real MWs for the title.
damn if punebagger forrest condit did that to GSP just imagine what spider silva will do. gsp will look like "violet you're turning violet violet!"
he looks like uncle fester all beat up .. but dang cant wait to see what unfolds .. (meaning) whatever UFC brass is gonna make the most money that's the fight they will put on
dang that interviewer was kinda annoying. I really would like to see jones vs silva instead of gsp vs silva. What most ppl dont understand is that the size difference (by this I mean weight difference bc its weight classes not height or reach classes) is alot more difference between jones and silva than gsp and silva. The heaviest gsp has been for a fight is 192lbs (his camp said this is how much he weighted on fight day a couple hours before the fight). anderson silva walks around at about 220 but that is bc he puts on fat so that weight means absolutely nothing. his last fight at 185 his trainers said he came into the cage weighing 198. thats only 6 pound difference from gsp weight. Also we have seen anderson come in underweight at 185 several times at like 182. when silva fought bonnar he came in at 202 and likely did not cut much or any water weight. Jones comes into the cage weighing about 225.
He doesn't look like a guy who humped his opponent. Good to know he acknowledges Anderson Silva used to weigh 168, ahh around his late 20's..11-12 years ago GSP, how long is long? Put your dukes up and fight 175 you could do it and so can Anderson.
It's simply a matter of GSP changing his entire career and moving up a weight class which he's not sure he wants to do and I dont blame him. Silva's natural walking around weight is 215. Why would a person move up a weight class when they are clearly smaller than everyone else who cuts 20-30 lbs? He's thinking long term, not just about Anderson. If anderson is calling out GSP, why the F doesn't HE move DOWN!?!?! it's ridiculous to call someone out for a fight and then ask them to move up. He should MOVE DOWN, and if he can't make the cut then Silva needs to STFU.
I'd much rather see GSP fight Diaz seeing as how 1 trick pony Hendricks ain't gonna land those Heavy Hands at all against GSP. The minute hendricks plants that foot to throw a punch, GSP will plant his ass on the canvas – and if you dont believe that what the heel have you been watching for the past 7-8 years????
I think George is a lil' scared of Silva
If condit did that to GSPs face then he is phuked against Silva.
GSP is not known for finishing people on the ground and Silva has the best grappling defense in the world. GSP will get finished by round 3 via strikes
Shocktime that was funny
it would be an unfair ADVANTAGE IN SIZE. but gsp has a very slim chance in the supa fight
Silva finishes fights — GSP doesn't.
Silva and Jones more matched in size.
why not gsp
winner of diaz /henderson
I am not interested in seeing Silva kill GSP. Nick Diaz needs his shot at GSP. I'm also not interested in seeing Jones kill Silva. Silva needs to take on the next MW contender. Silva will loose his belt to Chris W. when the time comes. Mark my words.
No way Georges would or should fight Silva at anything more than 175. Anything more than 175 and its a distinct advantage for Silva.
I want this fight to be even going in to the fight. If it's a catch weight of 178 I feel its already decided Silva will win before they fight. I don't want a super fight built up to be spectacular when it's inherently unfair.
gsp dont want no part of Silva
Just make the weigh in the day of the fight.. Problem solved.
GSP would get owned by Silva. Can't blame him for not wanting the fight. There wouldn't be that big a difference in their size. Silva is one inch taller than Condit and no one complained about Condit having an unfair advantage. GSP should stay at 170 and fight all the contenders like Hendricks and Macdonald.
HAHA GSP almost called Johny Hendricks Jimmy.When I talk about Hendricks half of the time I call him Jimmy.
Well said.This to me is just like Rousey calling out Cyborg.She's calling out Cyborg,but she only wants to fight her at 135,not 145 where Cyborg is and where Ronda fought the majority of her career.To me it's a cheap way to save face.Then Silva and Rousey can say: "I called my opponent out,it's the opponent who doesn't want to fight,not me."But if Silva really wanted to fight GSP he would drop down and If Ronda really wasn't scared,she would move up in weight.
First of all, Anderson never called out GSP. Fans for many years have, and so has Dana White. Anderson simply said he'd be interested. GSP is so smart, he's playing hardball to get more money. Everyone knows a catch weight of 177lbs. would be fair, but at 170lbs, GSP would be favored, at a catch-weight, Anderson would be the favorite, and look like a wasp with skinny limbs and a giant head. Either the way, the fight will look like Matt Hughes against Pele-landis. GSP will hold him down and dominate before eventually eating a knee and being finished. All the feints in the world wont save him from the fatal spider bite.
Steve, height has nothing to do with it. There aren't height classes, we have weight classes. (This is due to a thing called gravity) Gsp walks around 180 or so while Silva 200+, that is a pretty big difference if you ask me.
anderson silva needs to fight someone his own size! like maybe Jon Jones!
Without steroids Guyborg could easily fight at 135lb! but he is scared of Rhonda!
silva would destroy gsp
Give them 10 million each, make the weight at 175 and let's do this thing
DIAZ vs GSP. That's the fight to make.. I respect Hendricks, but we all know title shots have nothing to do with who actually earns it (see Sonnen, Chael). This fight has genuine bad blood, and is the fight we all wanted to see before Diaz went MIA.
there is nothing to gain from this superfight.it will not determine anything.why have champs fight.let them have their respective win streaks stopped by a contender,not in a fight that counts for nothing.legit contenders are waiting,or why not have them fight twice once at 170 and once at 185 if they tie then rubber match at 177,that would determine a true p4p great. great potential but still pointless.i get that its a business and it makes sense.as a sport it doesn't.diaz needs to earn his shot,if he can't handle the judges decision then learn to cut the cage off better and learn to adjust to your opponents gameplans.he's undeserving.
Why not average the two weight classes: 178.5 They both come up and down evenly. It's actually fair.
It's funny how much people disrespect GSP. Yes, he doesn't finish fights but he DOMINATES them.
its not even that he doesn't finish,look at his record.he hasn't finished lately against top fighters.but he makes the best guys in the world look like amateurs.people cry about him holding guys down instead of realizing that these guys aren't complete enough to stuff/avoid or take advantage of gsp takedowns.they also quickly forget the amount of fighters hes picked apart standing.the guys hes beaten have a lot of respect for him.he breaks fighters badly.he beats fighters where they are weak regardless of where that is.his brilliance=a long and fruitfull career.
GSP is totally afraid. He doesnt ever mention a catch weight. Always talking about 170. Lol He walks around near 200 himself. Face the facts style wise Silva is a bad matchup for GSP. Footwork reach and height scares GSP…
the reason why gsp doesnt wanna fight anderson is the same good reason why silva doesnt want to fight jones and all of them 3 know that,thats why they act like they do.only dan henderson doesnt care about things like weight,reach and strenght.i dont give a sh*t about superfights..
GSP sounds like he doesn't wanna fight Silva? Awww…what a puss. Silva sounds like he doesn't wanna fight Jones? Awww what a puss. Jones doesn't wanna fight GOD? Awww what a puss
give the guy a chance to get back in the cage and get his wits before asking him about Anderson! He just had a tough 5 round fight with one of the top welterweights in the world after a 16 month lay off! of course he doesnt sound sure right now. the real gsp will be back
There is no reason for this fight to happen. GSP has to beat the #1 contender before he tries to move up. Until he beats Diaz, there won't be an answer to who the best 170lb fighter is. I don't mean win a decision by pat and run like Condit did, I mean beat Nick in a fight. It isn't ultimate point sparring or ultimate lay and hump, its Ultimate Fighting.
It's actually now the "ultimate lose as much weight and gain it back right before the fight to have an unfair advantage over your opponent championship". MMA is the same as boxing in the ways that makes boxing suck. Not caring about weight and reach is what makes guys like Hendo and Fedor real fighters and not b1tches like Silva, Jones and maybe even GSP, we will see. Calling guys pound for pound GOAT who worry about sh1t like that is ridiculous. At least let GSP move up to 185 to see if he could crush a few cans the way Silva did at 205 before the super fight though.


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Award-winning singer/songwriter EMIKO and her band the GeminiStation Project will play the Sun Valley Boiler Room, Friday & Saturday February 26 & 27. Doors open at 9pm, Cover $10. First 10 people at the door get in Free!
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Donner says "The newer cast members are signed, and the older cast members are not." Considering the older names involved -- Halle Berry, Hugh Jackman, Rebecca Romijn, Famke Janssen and Anna Paquin -- that could run into a huge chunk of money.
All that's putting the cart before the wolverine, of course, since Hugh Jackman is set to reprise his role as the manicure-challenged mutant superhero in his own film. "Next, we're going to do 'Wolverine,' but not before the end of the year because he's in the Baz Luhrmann film," she says of the filmmaker's untitled Australian epic with Nicole Kidman. However, "We have the script and are working on it."
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Nostalgia Tech 6: Back to school tech that will make your kids hate you
Summary: We thought these items were cool when we were at school. Your kids -- and their friends -- will not.
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Cassette Recorder
Why they will hate it: They can not understand why their parents used to stay in all day listening to the radio so they could record their favourite song and listen to it over and over again on the cassette tape. Sometimes the tape became stuck in the machine but it could easily be sorted out by sticking a pencil in the hole.
What they want instead: Spotify or any other free app that can download music to their device.
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Why they will hate it: It is dusty, it runs out quickly and it hurts when someone throws it at you. You can not write on any boards in the classroom as the chalk will slide.
What they want instead: Smart screens that sync everything that the teacher writes to their device.
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Pacman backpack
Why they will hate it: They will not look cool with this backpack. Most of their friends will not know what Pacman is. Parents will look on fondly.
What they want instead: Spiderman -- or Angry Birds.
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Species: Dog
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Summary: A man found his dog, Bulger, dead in a leghold trap, killed by a shotgun. His neighbor, who had set the traps for coyotes, found Bulger and another dog (see 02/07/08 incident below) and, thinking they were strays, shot them. The neighbor was charged with two counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty.
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In a letter to runners e-mailed on Thursday morning, New York Road Runners announced that entrants in the 2012 ING New York City Marathon will now have the option of either checking a bag or choosing a No-Baggage "Early Exit."
The change in the two-week-old "no baggage" policy was announced jointly by NYRR and City officials.
"We're really pleased today to be able to share good news," said Wittenberg in a media conference call on Thursday afternoon. "We've communicated with our runners that we've heard them." After re-convening with City officials, she said, space has been reconfigured "that will enable us to offer a baggage option for those runners who prefer it while–and this is really critical–still easing the finish line congestion while offering a better and safer post-race experience. We think we've got a terrific win-win situation at this point."
The reaction of runners to the August 23 no-baggage policy was largely negative. Within about 48 hours, NYRR went to the City to ask if everyone could put their heads back together on seeking a solution.
Runners who choose the No-Baggage "Early Exit" option will have the earliest exit from Central Park, and will receive a Marathon Finish Line Poncho and a limited-edition long-sleeved t-shirt. They will also have the quickest access to the Family Reunion area, "Call Home" stations, and public transportation. Runners who choose to check a bag in the Start Village will pick up their bags at exits farther up Central Park's West Drive.
"We at City Hall and in the mayor's office believe very strongly that Road Runners and the Marathon are one of the crown jewels of the city," said Howard Wolfson, deputy mayor for government affairs and communications–and a member of NYRR–on the conference call. "We have worked very closely with the Road Runners over the past year and obviously the past couple of weeks very intensively to strike the right balance between a set of sometimes-competing concerns" regarding runner preferences, safety, and neighborhood concerns.
"I think," Wolfson said, "we have struck a very good balance."
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In January 2013 I decided that I wanted and needed to loose weight. So far I've lost around 4st (50+lbs) and although my only goal weight is a healthy weight, I'd like to loose at least another 30lbs by the end of this year. I've been eating clean and healthy with plenty of fruit and veg and exercising around 4-5 times a week. Lately, I have felt myself slipping so I'm posting this to show myself how far I've come and how much loosing the weight has changed my life. It's been less than six months so far and I never thought I'd be able to do a before and during picture like this, so let's see what the next six months can bring.
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Plasma assisted De-NOx systems in mobile application are introduced. In general, de-NOx process requires reductant for reducing catalyst. NH3(Urea) fueling, post injection of diesel fuel are representative of method for supplying reductant. Here, using synthesis gas by on board reforming as reductant can remove inconvenience of periodic reductant fueling, requirement for infra structure for reductant station. Also on board reforming can improve relative low de-NOx rate of post injection based de-NOx system for hydrogen in reformate gas works as superior reductant.
In this presentation, plasma assisted HC-SCR and plasma assisted LNT system is introduced. Developed plasma on-board reformer has small volume of about 50cc and use only about 100W of electric power for passenger car application. However, when applied in HC-SCR system, this small reformer can elevate de-NOx rate even up to 50% in some cases that is proven in engine bench test. Moreover, the result is obtained in reduced volume of reducing catalyst or less than half of typical SCR catalyst volume. (Considering typical HC-SCR catalyst requires volume of about 2~3 time of engine volume)
In the case of LNT system, requirement for fuel rich condition of engine during reducing mode, periodic high temperature operation for de-SOx result in rather high fuel penalty and this has been the bottleneck of LNT application. However, in plasma assisted dual leg LNT system, LNT operation is independent of engine condition or rich condition for reducing mode is not required. Also, de-SOx operation is independent with engine operation and high efficiency de-SOx is possible by using plasma reformer as plasma burner.
All of these benefits of plasma assisted de-NOx system are verified in engine bench test. Field tests are also in preparation and application of the system is prospective in near future
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Pamela Brodowski needs our helping hands.
Purchase a smart-device cover of Pam as The 'Belle of Baldy', and show your support for a fellow skater in this friendship fundraiser.♥ Help Pam Now
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The 'Belle of Baldy'
This shot was taken on a random day in 2010, during a random session at Baldy Pipeline. Just a couple of skate-dogs, out for a day of dodging rattlesnakes and avoiding Johnny law. Baldy Pipeline, home of the legendary "Badlanders", and quite possibly the first full-pipe to have ever been skated, and most likely the longest, continuously skated outlaw skate-spot in skateboardings' gnarly history. Looking at this image, I am touched deeply on many levels. Simple and innocuous at first glance, a skater-chick, with long blond hair pulled back in a ponytail, stands facing the dark abyss of the well-skated 14-15' wide pipe. The POV is from behind, looking past her, into the seemingly infinite darkness. Her posture, one of steadfast determination, stabilizing, self-assuredly assessing the ride to come, visualizing the lines she intends to utilize, when she assails that legendary, graffiti-strewn concrete. This frozen moment, takes me back over 30 years, to my first visit to that same spot, on some long ago skate journey to the Badlands of Southern California. That 'anticipation' leading up to the moment when I would stand at the mouth of that spot, is what I remember feeling the most. It's a place I'd seen—a picture of Waldo Autry, in some long-ago forgotten issue of a skateboarding magazine, riding high in his green socks, victoriously and heroically high for that day and age of skateboarding during it's vertical terrain infancy. Now today, pondering this image, which I've now come to refer to as the 'Belle at Baldy', I observe this avid skateboarder. This subtly defiant-appearing woman, standing there, in a firmly-rooted, determined stance of confidence, at the edge of darkness, facing that void that might symbolize the unknown, or, the future, where anything can happen. It IS dark. It IS filled with infinite possibilities, both good and bad. It IS mysterious. It WILL and CAN be, what one will make it be, and it can become what the Universe has predetermined it to be, symbolizing the challenges we ALL face in our lives every day—a ride, and an adventure to be surmounted. It's the sort of image that will stick in your mind. The thoughts and memories it brings to mind for me. The sentiment this image elicits for others, whether one is a skateboarder or not, is a feeling that can be appreciated on so many levels.
The 'Belle of Baldy', photographed by Julz Bauer Gallagher
WHO and WHY?
Pam Brodowski is my hero. I am in total awe and admiration to the depths and degrees of courage, determination, persistence and optimism of this incredible woman. I first met her during the 2012 Skateboard Hall of Fame/ProTec Pool Party. A beautiful human being, with deeply piercing eyes, an incredible smile, and the sort of 'at-ease' "amante de la vida" essence that makes you fall in love with her immediately—an encouraging feeling, as I looked forward to hopefully cross paths at future events, or skate sessions, to enjoy the well of vibrant energy emanating from her fountain of energetic abundance. Sadly, not too long after that initial encounter, Pam was diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma. In the year and a half since learning of her condition, she has endured chemo-therapy, radiation treatment, a few surgeries, and six biopsies. After all of that, some cancer cells remain. Now, Pam is undergoing another round of treatment—more intense than the previous program—enduring infusions, a bone biopsy, more chemotherapy and long hospital stays. Unfortunately, at this point, all her medical benefits and assistance have run out. Regardless, the medical, dental and basic bills in life all continue to pile up. With the recent round of highly aggressive procedures, and yet another round of chemo beginning October 8, Pam is facing the certainty of more and more bills, and even more after that. Therefore, I'm embarking on this personal campaign and fund-raising effort thru Indelible Cause™, to reach out and seek financial support for Pam. It is my hope that others will also participate to help offset at least a little of the debt that lay ahead for Pam. We love you Pam.
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khameleON HIDES are repositionable, coverings used to cover and decorate the backsides of all of your favorite smart devices*. Our uniquely formulated low-tack adhesive allows for indefinite repositioning. HIDES are fabricated with MÖRIZENITE™, our proprietary, specially formulated polycarbonate created by our engineer, developed in a collab with a major entity in the German automotive industry. MÖRIZENITE is bonded with ZILK™—another of our proprietary materials created to interact specifically with MÖRIZENITE—is a unique vinyl substrate developed by our engineers to receive high-quality, high-resolution, full color images at 300 dpi+. (The top-shelf vinyl's utilized by other producers of smart-device coverings—commonly referred to as "skins"—are severely limited in their ability to manage or equal the quality of ZILK.) ZILK's unique ability to successfully bond with MÖRIZENITE, combines to create a ground-breaking material. The resulting product is a scratch/scuff-proof medium to print and display colorful imagery, while simultaneously possessing a level of versatility, virtually unmatched by any other product created for similar purposes.
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COBRA5 is our flagship 5 mil signature material, with its unique, pebbled reptile finish. COBRA5 is used to create a wide variety of shapes and sizes of repositionable covers. Our templates are precision, "kiss-cut" to accommodate most all of the personal smart devices available on the market today.
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For those of you with protective cases or case-style chargers on your cell-phones and other smart devices, khameleON HIDES has the personalizing solution for you. Utilizing our COBRA5 material, we have created PATCHES, which are series of repositionable, rectangular-shaped panels proportioned to suit a wide variety of devices, from the smallest flip-phone to the largest lap-top. khameleON HIDES has the right-sized HIDE* to meet your needs.
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Please join us in this personal campaign effort, geared towards helping out Pam as she endures the next rounds of chemotherapy, and associated aggressive procedures combating this recent onset of cancer. Together, with indelible CAUSE™, we will donate directly to Pam, all of the proceeds from the sale of the khameleON HIDES™ cell-phone back-panel, the 'Belle of Baldy'. Just this past week Pam has lost her job, and considering her inability to work and support herself during this time, her need for assistance is even greater than before. Therefore, I am reaching out to all of the good people in the skateboard, and outlying actions sports world, to help a courageous, vibrant woman, and a dear friend of the skateboard community. It is my hope that this approach will yield some sort of support, as Pam Brodowski has a bright and incredible future, and right now, she can REALLY use some financial help in getting through this rough patch. In return, you will receive this incredible image of the 'Belle of Baldy' to apply to the outside of your cell-phone or smart device! Buy one for yourself, or as a gift for a friend. Visually express to others that you've a skater's heart, and soul. Do what you can to help our friend, Pam.
Thank You,
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Currently, for this first run, we are taking pre-orders, scheduled for manufacture and shipment on the second week of October 2013.
A Letter From Pam
Dear Friends, Friends of Friends, Family, Colleagues, Fellow People in Life,
As many of you know, this past year and a half has been a real fight for me! For those who don't know, I was diagnosed with Mixed Cell Hodgkin's Lymphoma, and was informed last July that if I didn't do chemo, I had until the end of the year to live. So I did it. I knew NOTHING about cancer at that time, or how it was going to affect my life. I did 3 1/2 harsh months of chemo. Then a couple months of radiation followed by waiting. Too much waiting. Well, apparently the cancer didn't completely go away. It came back with a vengeance and took over almost to where it was last year. When I learned that, I just about came undone. I lost it, knowing what I would have to endure all over again. Even after I swore, I vowed I would never do it again! The 2nd time makes it tougher. Especially the post-traumatic symptoms from the 1st go-around make things tough, knowing what to expect. But hey, I am determined to WIN! I WILL win. I've had every test under the sun, went through the 1st round of ICE two weeks ago—which is a pre-chemo—and that was tough! It's been two weeks of recovery, and I was supposed to begin the procedure again this week, but my port got infected. So we are waiting for that to heal first, with the help of in-house nurse assisting me with I.V. antibiotics. This will delay a couple more days but that should be ok. My hair is starting to fall out already, with Round 2 coming up. Then the wait period, PET scan (for progress report), followed by a 6-day hospital-stay in L.A. for hard chemo, followed by a stem cell transplant from my own body—since my bone marrow is clean! :) I should be done near my birthday in December, and be able to celebrate my new life!
I have just lost my job, my benefits went with it and I am in between getting Social Security benefits. Just waiting. I am getting Cobra, but it is also very expensive, but not compared to no insurance! I must get Cobra so that there is no lapse in my treatments. I go to the Doctor almost every day.
Life is full of challenges and this has been the biggest and hardest thing I have EVER done in my entire life! It has humbled me, and it has made me a new person, enlightening me to what is important in life. It is about Love and Helping others. Taking a moment to say "I Love You" is sooo very precious and will boost the morale of that person when they are hurting. Love is what has kept me going, and the strength I pray for comes from our Lord, the Great Creator! He loves us all soooo much. It's UNREAL what happens when you seek Him! We ALL have our struggles and battlefields. Name YOUR cancer; whether it's broken hearts, broken legs, financial issues, homelessness, hopelessness, depression, addiction, etc. If we can all learn to slow down and take a look at what is around us. Even as much as a smile to everyone you see, it will create a love vibration that is contagious, and will spread fast!!! I am sooo grateful for life! If you choose to pray for me, could you please be specific, and include prayers for my strength, endurance, healing & peace, no matter what. And in return, I will pray the same for you!
I want everyone to know how grateful I am to get so much Love, Support and Prayers as well as donations. You all have no idea what this means to me, and every amount I am thankful for, and will use wisely for my needs! I know times are tough, and don't expect everyone to be able to help. But even those prayers, and reaching out, help tremendously. That energy is STRONG! Thank you to all for your support. I am sooo blessed to have such good, love and light all around me! God bless you all, and thank you again! This all means A LOT to me and will help a lot!
Love Always, Your Skate Sister and Friend in Life,
Pamela Brodowski


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Episode 3: The Wreck of the Old '97
A little earlier than usual, here's episode 3. Our most reblogged this week was Mates of State with 19 reblogs (at the time of writing), so we chose bands that formed in 1997 as the theme, to allow for a little more variation in musical styles than last week's. One of us was out of town this week, so it might not be as polished as in previous weeks. That said, here's the tracklist:
- Mates of State - Get Better (from Re-Arrage Us)
- Planes Mistaken for Stars - The Past Two (from We Ride to Fight! The First Four Years)
- Marcy Playground - Mr. Fisher (unreleased)
- Fine China - The Unsuccessful (from You Make Me Hate Music)
- The Shins - New Slang (from Oh, Inverted World)
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About the Author
Albert Sweigart (but you can call him Al), is a software developer in San Francisco, California who enjoys haunting coffee shops and making useful software. Hacking Secret Ciphers with Python is his third book.
His first two books, Invent Your Own Computer Games with Python and Making Games with Python & Pygame can be read online for free.
He is originally from Houston, Texas. He laughs out loud when watching park squirrels, which makes people think he's a simpleton. He almost ended up working at the NSA after college, but then again we all do dumb things when we are young.


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*** Live Q&A with Author Daniel Grossman: Tuesday, August 21st, 1pm-2pm EDT (New York Time) ***
We're starting a regular TED Book discussion group here on TED Conversations. Would you like to join us?
For the next two weeks, we'll be using this space to discuss Daniel Grossman's new book on the science of rising sea levels, "Deep Water". The TED Books are designed to be read in a single sitting, so it should be a quick read, and it will give us a good shared starting point for a broader discussion on climate change and what the future holds for our planet.
These are short eBooks, available for Kindles, Nooks, and iPads/iPods/iPhones. I believe you can also read Kindle books on your Mac or PC now, and if you have an iOS device, there's a new TED Books app.
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At the end of our two-week discussion, author Daniel Grossman will be joining in for a Live Q&A session to share his thoughts and answer any questions we might have.
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Many thanks to Daniel Grossman and all our participants! This was an interesting and educational journey. To learn more about Dan's work, you can visit his website here: http://dangrossmanmedia.com
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Aug 21 2012: Ken you are so right about the flora and fauna of N.Z.being so important to the world. With the destruction of the rainforest in South Americas some of the species and eco-systems may be replicated in N.Z. by seeds etc carried over on the Pacific currents but there is no way N.Z. could supply the needs of the world.
Been referring other people to National Permaculture of N.Z. website to do with the thread about feeding people in urban enviroments. Have lots of ideas about the filtering and condensing elements in the Southern hemisphere given lack of mountains in Australia and huge amounts of desert plus implications of mineral mining in Western Australia.
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HAMMOND | Crossroads YMCA Hammond Branch held a ribbon cutting Aug. 12 for its new playground.
Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr., Rick Calinski from NIPSCO, Tom Donovan from the Hammond Rotary Club, city officials, YMCA staff and children in the Y's summer camp were on hand.
Associate Executive Director Dave Mays welcomed those gathered and appreciation for the sponsors was expressed by Community Relations Director Lynette McDermott. Plaques were given to sponsors NIPSCO, Rotary Club of Hammond and Mayor McDermott for their contributions to the new playground project.
After the ribbon was officially cut, the summer camp children released balloons into the air and immediately tried out the new playground equipment.


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