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The Farm at San Benito has everything you need in an award-winning retreat destination. Our rich, indulgent treatments will surely soothe you – its rejuvenating effects reaching your very soul.
Purification Treatment
PHP 5,000++/90 Minutes
The depletion of minerals from the soil is a major culprit of why the body process slows down. Minerals act as the spark to power the processes such as, metabolism (good for those with weight problems) and cell damage repair (anti-aging). Sea salt is a source that is high in minerals. In ancient healing traditions, salt solutions have been known to absorb negative energy (highly recommended for stressed-out individuals).
The Purification Treatment is applied to the body using special strokes to energetically balance the body. This is what we call the Yin Yang rhythmical movements: uniquely developed, perfected and can only be found at The Farm.
Corresponding Medical Service: Colon Hydrotherapy
Stimulating Treatment
Skin Kayud & Barako Body Pack: PHP 8,000++/120 Minutes
The body naturally traps toxins, fat and unwanted waste in the lymph system and skins layers. This invigorating treatment eliminates this build up by stimulating the glands, improving circulation, removing dead skin cells, attacking cellulite and strengthening the immune system.
The Stimulating Treatment begins with skin kayud or scraping. Using two Mother of pearl shells, the therapists engage the lymph system, remove dead skin cells and tighten the skin. After the Skin Kayud, a Barako Coffee pack is applied to the body. The pack stimulates circulation, elimination and targets the areas that require detoxification. After about 15 minutes, the pack is rinsed off and a warm bath follows.
Corresponding Medical Service: Hara Puri Massage, Colon Hydrotherapy, Personal Trainer
Detoxifying Treatment
Skin Kayud & Kalawag Body Detox with Curcumin: PHP 8,000++/120 Minutes
Curcumin has been used for thousands of years on the Negros Island of the Philippines. Curcumin has the active healing power to detoxify the liver, skin, kidneys and heart. It has been known to selectively kill tumor cells while protecting healthy cells. Traditional Hilot Practitioners use Kalawag to treat open wounds, muscle ache, arthritis and stomach ache. The Kalawag Body Detox is rich in antioxidants, has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, repairs skin damage and boosts the immune system.
The Detoxifying Treatment begins with Skin Kayud to remove dead skin cells, engage the lymph system and tighten the skin. After the Skin Kayud, the Kalawag pack is applied to the body. After about 15 minutes, the pack is rinsed off and a warm bath follows.
Corresponding Medical Service: Colon Hydrotherapy, Liver Compress
Four Hands
Yin Yang Purification: PHP 8,000++/120 Minutes
This healing ritual has three intentions; stimulation, detoxification and mind body balancing. The treatment begins with dry skin brushing using natural bristle brushes made of abaca fibers to stimulate circulation and the lymph system while removing dead skin cells and crystal acid deposits. After the brushing, an organic scrub is applied to the body using a systematic Yin Yang rhythmical massage technique to detoxify and energetically balance the mind and body. The Four Hands Yin Yang Puri has been uniquely developed and perfected for The Farm.
The Four Hands Yin Yang Puri is highly recommended for "stressed-out" individuals, as the combination of the salt scrub and the Yin Yang rhythmical movements have been demonstrated to absorb "negative energy" while balancing the mind and body. This treatment also improves metabolism and cell damage repair which are excellent for better aging.
Corresponding Medical Service: Colon Hydrotherapy
Hilot Haplos
PHP 8,000++/150 Minutes
Coco Cocoa Body Scrub, Coconut Cream Milk Bath & Hilot Massage
Feed your skin and relax tense muscles with this fresh scrub made from coconut cream and powdered cocoa that is spread over the body. Following the scrub indulge in a luscious bath of freshly squeezed warm coconut milk. After the bath a sensationally luxurious Hilot Massage, a traditional Filipino treatment, is sure to leave you wanting for more.
Tres Banyos Lunas
PHP 8,000++/120 Minutes
An authentic ceremony still practiced by arbularyos or local Filipino herbalists. Combining the five healing elements of Earth, Fire, Water, Wind and Wood, this treatment invites you to reconnect with nature so as to repair, renew and revitalize your body's innate ability to heal.
The treatment begins with a bath filled with a blend of Filipino healing wonders. Traditional herbs, Pinagbagang, Lupang, Punsong, and Tuob (commonly known as Earth and fire) are inhaled to awaken your senses, before indulging in a warm glass bottle massage with Tapal-Tapal Balot (a wrap filled with medicinal herbs) to encourage the release of excess dampness or heat.
Tres Banyos Lunas is especially effective in treating energy stagnation while improving vitality. It also releases impacted toxins, commonly attributed to fluid retention, while strengthening the immune system. Regarded as one of the most soothing experiences it will fine tune the aura, astral and etheric bodies, reducing stress to invoke regular restful and healing sleep.
Hilot Tapal
PHP 5,000++/90 Minutes
Ancient time's treatments use the purest ingredients naturally grown in the forest. Fresh herbs and medicinal plants were used intuitively in addressing particular concerned. It will be properly emplace on the body energy point. If you experiencing trapped cold and energetically imbalanced it will be unblock and revive vitality.
These authentic and traditional treatment practice in many Provinces, local Barrios that used fresh medicinal herbs, lana oil, and heated glass to glide on the affected part of the body.
Peppermint Foot Scrub
PHP 2,000++/30 Minutes
This is no ordinary foot scrub! The therapist will begin with a shoulder and head massage, incorporating pressure points, while the feet are soaking in ware water with a gentle touch of flowers. A natural scrub of coco cream, rice powder and the fresh scent of peppermint will be used to remove dead cells from the feet and lower legs. Acupressure points and reflex zones are the main focus in this massage. Bask in the delight by the poolside or secluded garden view for this ultimate foot delight.
Corresponding Medical Service: Ionization Detox Foot Bath
Tropical Bliss
Coconut Scrub with Relaxation Massage & Buko Juice: PHP 6,500++/120 Minutes
A coconut scrub is perfect for sensitive skin. Using fresh ground coconut with is rich in nutrients but not overly abrasive, this gentle exfoliating treatment will remove dead skin cells revealing a softer more supple skin texture.
Oriental Journey
Honey Scrub with Thai Massage & Iced Lemon Tea: PHP 6,500++/120 Minutes
Exfoliate and hydrate your skin with this sweet treat. Indulge in this yummy treatment to experience a smoother and more supple you.
Bitter Sweet
Barako Coffee Scrub with Therapeutic Massage & Seven Herbs Tea: PHP 6,500++/120 Minutes
This beauty treatment helps revitalize, stimulate and refresh your whole body so that you can achieve that blissful glow without ever having to take a sip. Coffee is an excellent skin cleanser that also improves circulation and skin tone.
Seasonal Delight
Papaya or Seasonal Fruit with Relaxation Massage & Mango Juice: PHP 6,500++/120 Minutes
This gentle scrub will soften and revitalize the skin using the enzymes found in the papaya know as Papain. The natural fruit acids act as a mild exfoliant without the tendency to cause skin irritation.
Rose Petal Body Wrap
PHP 5,000++/90 Minutes
Pollen is considered by nutritionists as an alkaline food and is the most complete food found in nature. Fresh rose petals are highly rejuvenating because they contain essential amino acids and vitamins A, B, C & E, as well as containing enzymes and powerful antioxidants. Wrapping you in the earth's own goodness straight from the garden, the rose petal body wrap will hydrate and nourish your skin while smoothing fine lines.
Corresponding Medical Service: Infusion Therapy
Earth Body Wrap
PHP 5,000++/90 Minutes
Ancient mud has been used since the beginning of creation. Body earth sea mud has natural elements which are rich in minerals and extremely strong and absorbent, its magnetic properties make it ideal for use in deep cleansing and detoxifying of the skin. Expect a tightening sensation as the mud draws out impurities and eliminates toxins, resulting in a smooth, fresh and health beautiful skin.
Corresponding Medical Service: Magnetic Clay Foot Bath
Chlorophyll Body Wrap
PHP 5,000++/90 Minutes
Chlorophyll is known as the green pigment responsible for plant life, it is similar in structure to the hemoglobin components in our blood. This means it is a powerful anti-oxidant. Chlorophyll's many health benefits stem from the fact that it is Alive! It contains enzymes that are ideal in attaining bodily health. Its benefits have been proven over the years in many ways such as cleansing the lymphatic system, alkalinizing the body, removing toxins and waste from cells and nourishing the liver and kidneys. Our skin is the largest organ of elimination; this allows chlorophyll to soothe the skin and let nature manage it naturally and beautifully.
Corresponding Medical Service: Infusion Therapy
Kidney Cleansing
PHP 5,000++/90 Minutes
The treatment makes use of the skin being the third kidney and the body's largest organ of detoxification to quickly and effectively remove toxins. The specially formulated preparation uses natural ingredients to remove the same toxins from the body that the kidneys have the function of removing, hence decreasing the fatigue of the kidneys. The organic mixture is thickly applied over the entire body and allowed, to extract toxins from the tissues through the skin.
Corresponding Medical Service: Colon Hydrotherapy, Ozone Therapy
Yin Yang Dry Brushing
PHP 3,800++/60 Minutes
This is a skin brushing treatment using natural bristle brushes. It has a similar effect to that of massage, although unlike massage it does not relax the tissue or soothe away tension. Instead, skin brushing is a very effective, quick and easy way of stimulating the blood and lymph circulation helping to smooth the skin, eliminate dry cells and promote beautiful, healthier looking skin!
Corresponding Medical Service: Colon Hydrotherapy, Kidney Cleansing
Skin Kayud
PHP 3,800++/60 Minutes
Most people today have chronically toxic lymph fluids and swollen lymph nodes. By scraping the skin we stimulate the lymph canals to drain the toxins and purify the entire lymphatic system. This enables the lymph system to perform its duties by keeping the blood and other vital tissues detoxified.
This treatment may be taken every other day during your stay.
Corresponding Medical Service: Colon Hydrotherapy, Kidney Cleansing, Liver Compress
PHP 6,500++/90 Minutes
Hampol is a wonderful healing treatment that has been practiced by hundreds of generations in the Northern part of the Philippines. This treatment is based on the belief that all plants are created by nature for healing. Hampol uses a warmed compress with many different local herbs like letlet, kayumanis, and tanglad followed by a massage inspired by Hilot. This combination of herbs also improves blood circulation, relieves headaches, insomnia, arthritis, dysmenorrheal and water retention. Pregnant women are relieved of pelvic muscle tightness and bruising.
Corresponding Medical Service: Body Salt Bath
Hilod Cleanse
PHP 6,500++/120 Minutes
Hilod is the traditional Filipino treatment for cleansing the skin. Practiced for many generations, Hilod removes dry skin, crystal acidity, fluid retention and assists in the breaking down of cellulite.
The treatment begins with a hot herbal bath of guyabano and sambong leaves to stimulate the kidneys, liver, lymph system and soften the skin. Volcanic river stones are systematically rubbed over the skin to activate the energy line and exfoliate. After rinsing off, a lavender aromatherapy oil is applied leaving the skin feeling fresh and rejuvenate.
Corresponding Medical Service: Colon Hydrotherapy, Liver Cleansing, Liver Compress
PHP 2,000++/30 Minutes
This unique experience uses heat resistant glasses to remove toxins from the body. The glasses will be warmed and applied to the back meridians, creating a vacuum to draw out the toxins. A soothing massage will be given at the close of the treatment.
Corresponding Medical Service: Colon Hydrotherapy, Body Salt Bath
Stone Massage
PHP 5,000++/90 Minutes
This warming therapy uses Basalt Stones that are formed by sedimentary and volcanic action. The smooth surface offers a unique massage therapy that works deep into the muscle tissue gently soothing aches and pains. You will be left comforted by the warmth generated from this peaceful treatment.
Tibetan Steam Therapy
PHP 2,000++/60 Minutes
Tibetan herbal steam therapy is approximately 2300 years old. The therapy is used to disperse cold, prevent and treat diseases. The principles of the therapy are to; modulate Yin-Yang balance, increase circulation, open the meridian and vessels and remove internal toxins.
Upon consultation, the recommended herbal sachet is placed in the steam unit along with a few drops of Tibetan essential oil. The feet and legs are cleansed and placed in the cedar wood barrel. The steam is generated using a negative-ion vapor machine know to possess antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. After 50 minutes the residual toxins are analyzed.
Tibetan herbal sachets available are; Refresh & Detox, Better Sleep, Slimming and Water Retention.
The first treatment recommended is, Refresh & Detox. For best results, the Tibetan Wellness Steam Therapy may be done every day.
Corresponding Medical Services: Digital Meridian Diagnostic System, Colon Hydrotherapy
PHP 3,800++/60 Minutes | PHP 5,000++/90 Minutes
Aromatherapy is the practice of using the natural oils extracted from flowers, bark, stems, leaves, roots or other parts of a plant to enhance psychological and physical well-being. The inhaled aroma from these essential oils stimulates brain function. Essential oils are also absorbed through the skin, where they travel through the bloodstream and promote whole-body healing, a sense of wellness and relaxation.
Purifying ~ Lemongrass Stimulating ~ Grapefruit Detoxifying ~ Patchouli
Corresponding Medical Service: Acupuncture
PHP 2,000++/30 Minutes | PHP 3,800++/60 Minutes | PHP 5,000++/90 Minutes
Relaxology is The Farm's interpretation of the natural healing arts of Reflexology and Accupressure Massage. Through the application of pressure and manipulation of the reflex points, Relaxology relieves tension, improves circulation and promotes balance in the entire body.
Corresponding Medical Service: Body Salt Bath
Relaxation Massage
PHP 3,800++/60 Minutes | PHP 5,000++/90 Minutes
This therapy is a must for stressed individuals, as this gentle massage will ease away tension and tiredness. Using long soothing strokes you therapist will lure you into a calm peaceful space for both your body and mind.
Hilot Massage
PHP 5,000++/90 Minutes
This is a traditional Filipino healing treatment practiced in many regions of the Philippines. With its different styles and strokes this massage aims to stimulate the nerves, increase lung activity, soothe the nervous system, as well as break up deposits found in the joints. This massage applies kneading and some stretching techniques, to help rid you of the heavy weight of stress on the body and leaves you feeling renewed.
Therapeutic Massage
PHP 5,000++/90 Minutes
This deep tissue massage concentrates on the specific areas of tension within the body. The Therapist will use a combination of reflexology points in the feet, to achieve balance within the body's energy centers and Swedish massage techniques to release toxins in the muscle tissue. This combination will leave you in a complete state of relaxation.
Thai Massage
PHP 5,000++/90 Minutes
Originating in Northern Thailand, Traditional Thai Massage has been attributed to good health, well-being and vitality. For this reason, we have incorporated this special style of massage for you to experience. The technique is designed to stretch the body and clear all the energy lines. Its unique approach will restore and balance the mind, plus strengthening and aiding mobility.
Corresponding Medical Service: Colon Hydrotherapy, Body Salt Bath
Massage Under The Stars
PHP 3,800++/60 Minutes
This is a truly delightful experience wherein you are lying under the stars as your therapist massages reflexes in the head, hands and feet. Watch out for shooting stars and remember to make a wish!
Natural Moisturising Facial
PHP 3,800++/60 Minutes
This natural facial uses only the purest of ingredients. Coco-cream , avocado and cornmeal gently clean and exfoliate while using the soothing oils and lotions help to regulate and tone the skin, leaving your face feeling fresh, and radiant with a natural glow. This facial is available only when fresh avocados are in season.
Earth Facial
PHP 3,800++/60 Minutes
Using a Dead Sea mud mask for re-mineralization, this treatment is based on the teachings of Paracelsus who stated, All medicine is in the Earth. The naturally occurring fatty acids and lipids in this mud had powerful therapeutic and aesthetic effects on the skin to rejuvenate, re-mineralize and detoxify your skin.
Anti-Stress Facial
PHP 3,800++/60 Minutes
PHP 4,500++/60 Minutes
With the use of the Space Healer
In a busy world like ours today, we all need to take time for ourselves. This relaxing massage using Aloe Vera, from our own garden, will create a cooling and soothing effect. Aloe Vera stimulates and activates the heart chakra allowing one to be insightfully sensitive to one's own self and others. It rejuvenates your skin and tissues, stimulates the nervous system and improves circulation when used topically. It encourages expansion of cells thereby increasing energy flow between cells and ethnic body energies.
Anti-Aging Detoxifying Facial
PHP 3,800++/60 Minutes
Bentonite clay is used as a natural skin care product to prevent or treat facial blemishes and minor abscesses. Naturally gentle facelift mask and powerful component of cleansing tenderly tighten and constricts the skin. The constriction virtually pushes the impurities out of the skin while also serving as an antibacterial cleansing agent. Clay and dirt are substances that have been used for thousands of years by indigenous people around the world, including our ancient ancestors. In fact, over 200 cultures worldwide eat dirt on a daily basis. It is widely used to aid digestion and for anti-aging benefits.
To achieve maximum benefits for skin, bentonite clay mask is recommended daily for two weeks once blemishes or abscesses appear and once a week for maintenance of facial care in the absence of blemishes.
Start with skin cleanser, followed by skin exfoliation; crystal facial scraping, detoxifying facial mask and moisturizing will be applied at the end of the treatment.
Nail SPA
PHP 800++/60 Minutes
PHP 1,000++/60 Minutes
Manicure & Pedicure:
PHP 1,750++/90 Minutes
Hair SPA
PHP 2,000++/30 Minutes
All natural deep conditioning treatments for the hair and scalp. The treatments begin with dry brushing followed by the application of the warm oil and massage. The oil is left in the hair to enhance conditioning.
- Nourishing Coconut Oil
- Revitalizing Aloe Vera
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Since 1927, the wall outlet has consisted of hot, neutral & ground plugs that provide 110V of AC power. U-Socket adds 2 USB plugs that also provide 5V of DC power. Now your mobile device charger is conveniently built right into the wall! Save space & get a clean, uncluttered look. Also reduce your energy costs because unlike external chargers, U-Socket only comes on when you need it and shuts off when you don't! Plug into savings, plug into convenience, plug into U-Socket- the outlet of the future! • Charge 2 extra devices without using AC plugs. • 2.6A output allows you to charge more devices faster & at full rate Compatibility: iPod, iPhone, iPad, Tablets, Mobile Phones, Smartphones, Nintendo DS, Sony PSP, Bluetooth Headsets, Digital Cameras, Kindle, GPS & more!
An iPad for every child. In a 1972 paper entitled "A Personal Computer for Children of All Ages", Alan Kay imagined a world in which children would use "personal, portable information manipulators" to read books, create art, and learn about the solar system.
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In my role as head of IT at Cedars, I convened a meeting in January 2010 to discuss the situation. We considered the iPod touch.
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"White Metal" Exploring the Oxymoron that is Christian-themed Metal
WARNING: I am trying to approach this subject with a much tact and understanding as I can, but I know opinions on Christian metal are very much divided. Everyone has a strong feeling one way or the other. If you want to comment, please remember to keep your comments pleasant, and refute points, not people.
Before I begin, I have to confess my own religious feelings, so you understand my opinion on Christian Metal. As a child I attended a Catholic primary school, and, unlike most metalheads I know, I must admit I enjoyed attending church.
We went to an old-school Catholic church, with high gothic arches and stained-glass windows. I loved the chanting and ritual and breaking of the bread – it was all so esoteric and occult. I read a lot of books about magic and witches and spooky happenings, and the church seemed to epitomize all that freaky stuff I loved.
But, most importantly, we had the kindest, most gentle priest – Father Cook – who would read passages from the bible and encourage the congregation to discuss them, offer their own ideas and interpretations. He encouraged people not to just read the bible, but to engage with it as a historical and spiritual document. He was also one of those rare, truly good men. Whenever I hear people rubbish the Catholic church, I remember him and feel like I should defend it.
As a teen, I started to make friends with many Christians, and I even spent a short period of time trying to "be" one. They were one of the vew groups who sort of tolerated me hanging around. My first best friend and my first boyfriend hung with this group (although my boyfriend was not Christian, he was weird enough that, like me, they were one of the only groups who liked him).
I spent much time in high school trying to fit in to various groups, the Christians being one of the more accepting. But I'm not a Christian, any more than I was a punk or a goth or a wiccan. I have some deeply held beliefs about gods and the nature of the universe, but I don't want to discuss them here. Suffice it to say that I realized by the time I was about seventeen that I didn't really want to subscribe to any specific religious order.
I still have many Christian friends – although they're outnumbered by metalheads now – but although we disagree on religion, we share many other things in common.
I first came across Christian Metal in high school, when I started hanging around Christians in a big way. I was also heavily into metal at this time, and after my sister downloaded Kazaa onto our family computer, I was deseperately downloading every metal song I could find.
One of the local churches attended by many of my friends used to run a youth group every Friday night, and I would go on occasion. Some of the boys spotted my Metallica shirt and launched into a discussion about music. They said they liked metal too and started naming all these bands I'd never heard of, and at that stage I knew quite a lot about metal. My relationship with Christian metal had begun.
I looked up all the bands I could remember when I got home, and found them all terrible – the same nu metal drivel they played on the radio, but with happy-go-lucky lyrics about being saved. This wasn't real metal. I remained unimpressed.
My second boyfriend (during my first years at uni) was a Christian, and I spent some time in his church, although I stopped going quickly because I disliked the more modern, evangelistic style and some of it's biblical interpretations. I was studying Ancient Greek at the time and would love to have had a discussion about some of the bible text, the way my old Catholic priest encouraged, but this didn't seem to be the done thing. I also disliked the silly, deliberately "modern" alternative rock music and the 40 minute lectures.
My then-boyfriend and some of his friends listened to a few Christian metal bands, and Christian hard-rock bands. He introduced me to Mortification, who remain to this day my only known example of an actual decent Christian metal band. As I got more deeply involved in metal culture, I met more and more Christians anxious to "bring me back" with suggestions of Christian metal. And I'll give any band a chance, but none of it has ever impressed me.
Christian metal is also talked about on metal forums, which I used to frequent. Opinion divides between two camps: Christians who are metalheads, or metalheads who identify as Christians, who like Christian metal, and metalheads who are strongly against any kind of Christian metal. Their reasons are threefold:
1. Metal is the music of rebellion. Metal music primarily comes from young, middle class white males in predominantly Christian cultures. Metal speaks for generations of kids who don't want to blindly conform to "Christian" ideals forced upon them by parents and schools. Many of these metalheads have dealt with extreme cases of prejudice and abuse in the name of metal. The idea of Christianity – whom they consider their enemy – corrupting something they hold dear sickens them. They consider it usurpation of their culture for the purpose of brainwashing people. They call it cultural misappropriation, and I can't say I blame them.
(I'm not saying Christian ideals are bad, just that people want to be able to make up their own minds about whether they're right for them or not.)
2. Metal deals with two main subsets of lyrical themes: larger-than-life, epic, fantasy type-themes (like slaying dragons, "fighting" for metal and shagging your way across barbarian Europe), and intense human emotions (fear, anger, pain, regret, hatred, rage).
Christian metal rarely falls into the first subset, as these "epic" themes tend to come from metal's love of heathen, "barbarian" history and mythology, which they're routinely tried to eradicate from the course of history. So Christian metal usually attempts to fall into the second category, but falls short because, in acknowledging a higher power, a person tends to deny their own power to influence their own future. Metal needs power – the power to stand up for what you believe in, the power to turn it up to eleven. Songs about relinquishing power just don't appeal.
3. The majority of Christian metal just plain isn't any good. This prejudices metalheads against it, because if you say you like Christian metal they are going to assume you have terrible taste in music (and they're probably right ☺).
Promoting a religion, at its core, includes the practice of discriminating against other religions. This is as true for songs promoting Satanism, bhuddism, deism, or Antidisestablishmentarianism. The very nature of embracing a religion involves the denial of the others. Now, I'm not saying this is a bad thing – it's certainly a very unique thing. And it's not unique to religion, either. Does not embracing the metalhead subculture involve the shunning of emo?
I noticed when I used to attend youth group and the church with my old boyfriend, there was a real fad of using youth culture to "convert" youth. I didn't want to go and tell people about the bible, because I had been given no opportunity to fully understand it myself. I hadn't been given any opportunity to "study" it in any kind of depth. Sure, there was lots of role-playing and group work, but it approached the bible from a "we already know the answers" point of view. I remember attending a bible-study meeting one night and I sparked a huge debate because I had a differing opinion on the text than everyone else. My opinion was essentially invalidated because I hadn't been studying the bible since I was seven, like the others. I never went back.
Some might argue that metal has its own culture of conversion. We have hundeds of songs praising the glory of metal and essentially arguing why metal is the best form of music. But these songs aren't written to bring more people to metal – they're written for the people already here, to celebrate this wonderful world we've created. They are the metalhead equivalent of "worship" songs. They're for us, not for the potential acolytes. No one's going to listen to "Kings of Metal" and suddenly say "that's it! I am now a metalhead."
Essentially, "White Metal" is a marketing ploy, designed to repackage Christianity with distortion depals and double bass and growly vocals to make it palatable for metalheads. But as a marketing tactic, it's ill-conceived and poorly executed – metalheads are sticklers for authenticity – they want to feel insense human emotion, they want music to give them power, not take it away. Promoting Christianity in a metal song ultimately alienates the majority of people who might be potentially interested in the song. Metalheads are put off by the Christianity, Christians by the metal. "White Metal" targets the wrong audience.
If you stop to look, metal actually has a long history of utilizing Christian themes and myths. Listen to Black Sabbath's "After Forever"? I've heard songs like that sung in church. Old Testament bible stories inspire hundreds of metal songs.
After all, a large part of traditional metal (and I include power metal here, too) is about larger-than-life, epic stories. Musicians draw on various mythologies, including those they learned about in their youth. Most of these songs approach these myths as just that, myths which create inspiration of epic soundscapes.
So is it only okey to sing about Christianity in metal if you DON'T believe it?
Much of metal – and I'm talking extreme metal here – is about raw emotions, the dangerous ones lurking beneath the surface. Christians feel pain and hatred and anger and fear too. I bet lots of our favorite metal songs are actually written by people who consider themselves Christians (but don't wish this to be overt), as well as many other religions. Once you get past all the silliness, emotions are universal. Saying to someone "Don't write metal songs because you're a Christian, and you don't belong" is about as un-metal as you can get. Anyone belongs in metal, that's the point.
I do believe, and I say this whenever I review a band, that when one listens to music, you should take do what you can to discard it from its context, and simply attempt to enjoy and analyse it for what it is. I know this is a contentious point, as my love for Burzum (the music, not the man) has shown. Some would argue separating context and text are impossible, and they're probably right, but I think you should try. Tomorrow, I'll be attempting just this, but conducting a no-hold's barred review of five Christian metal albums in my collection.
Modern Christian youth culture has its own share of cliques and subcultures. I wonder what it is like to be in an overt Christian metal band nowadays. I remember my ex-boyfriend telling me stories of Mortification back in the day, when fights would break out at their concerts between Christians and non-christians. I certainly don't see that nowadays – metalheads tend to keep their negative opinions for online forums and Facebook flames, and the concert scene is better for it.
Or is white metal not actually for metalheads at all? I certainly don't hear of white metal bands on metal radio, or discussed on metal blogs or forums (except derisively). Is it that White Metal actually caters for Christians who want more extreme music that fits into their worldview. Is it metal for people who want blastbeats without satan?
With the rise of local metal scence throughout the more, more diverse cultures and religions are redefining metal's themes and finding new meaning in extreme music. I remember the musicians from the Indian band Kryptos, in Global metal, explaining how one of their band members was hindu, one Christian and one muslin, but this didn't matter. "The music unites us." I think that's the wisest comment yet.
With authenticity, comes solidarity. I ultimately believe metal is a force for good in the world. Metal unites people and gives them a positive force in their lives, whatever their social, political, cultural or religious leanings. Any metal band, Christian or otherwise, who attempt to use metal to promote one viewpoint to the denial of all others, won't find much favor here.
What say you, readers? How has your relationship with Christianity – or another religion, political or cultural group – impacted your opinion on "White Metal"? Who do you think is ACTUALLY the audience for white metal?
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Reflecting the rich culture of Santa Fe, New Mexico, the Inn and Spa at Loretto effortlessly blends old-world charm with world‐class splendor. One of the state's most photographed buildings, this urban Destination Luxury resort is reminiscent of the famed Taos Pueblo. Situated adjacent to the famed Loretto Chapel the Inn features 136 guest rooms, including Santa Fe's only Penthouse suite, casual fine dining, full‐service spa, year‐round heated pool and cozy lounge, as well as multiple onsite shops and galleries – all centrally located just steps from the historic Santa Fe Plaza and Canyon Road. The stunning backdrop of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains completes the picture of this truly authentic Santa Fe hotel.
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Time Warner Cable and MSG reached a deal Friday that will restore Knicks home games to some 2 million cable customers in the New York area after a weeks-long standoff that resulted in a broadcast blackout.
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Union Railway, the master developer and operator of the UAE's national railway, today announced that it has appointed a Project Management Consultant (PMC) and a Preliminary Engineering (PE) Services Consultant for the project, marking an important milestone as the development of the rail network gains momentum.
The PMC contract has been awarded to Parsons-Systra, a joint venture between US-based Parsons and France's Systra, in the largest contract announcement for the project to date. Parsons-Systra has been mandated to work as Union Railway's project manager to implement Stage 0 of the project (the Shah Habshan Ruwais railway and part of the next two phases. These next phases are Stage 1 (network in Abu Dhabi and Dubai) and Stage 2 (Northern Emirates). When completed, there will be 1500km freight and passenger rail network built across the UAE. Part of Parsons-Systra's role as PMC will be to supervise the preliminary engineering work for Stages 1 and 2, the contract for which Union Railway has also announced today.
The PE Services Consultancy role for Stages 1 and 2 of the rail project has been awarded to Parsons Brinckerhoff, one of the world's leading planning, engineering, and program and construction management organizations. Under the management of Parsons-Systra, Parsons Brinckerhoff's role will be to finalise the concept then prepare the preliminary design and the tender documents for the construction of Stage 1 and 2 of the network.
Today's announcement coincides with Union Railway CEO, Richard Bowker's update on the progress of the railway at the Roadex-Railex Leaders in Rail conference held in Abu Dhabi today.
Commenting on the appointment, Mr Bowker said, "The development of an integrated railway network signals a new era for the UAE's transport system. The appointment of a Project Management Consultant at the same time as a Preliminary Engineering Services Consultant marks a critical milestone in the progress of the project, as we now move from the concept stage to the actual implementation stage.
Mr Bowker continued, "Parsons and Systra have a proven track record in rail transport project management and as a joint venture Parsons-Systra already looks after a number of rail projects in the region, including the Dubai Metro. Their expertise and local knowledge will be of great value in this project. We are also delighted to be appointing Parsons Brinckerhoff as PE Services Consultant for Stages 1 and 2. With their global engineering experience, they will be a great asset to the railway. We welcome both companies on board."
Jeffrey F. Squires, President of Parsons MENA, from Parsons-Systra, added, "The Union Railway project is one of the most exciting transport projects currently underway in this region. We share with Union Railway a commitment to building an integrated transport network for the UAE and look forward to working on the project."
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How did pretty, flighty Daisy Devreaux find herself in this fix? She can either go to jail or marry the mystery man her father has chosen for her. Alex Markov, however, has no intention of playing the loving bridegroom to a spoiled little featherhead with champagne tastes. As humorless as he is deadly handsome, he drags the irrepressible Daisy away from her uptown… See more details below
How did pretty, flighty Daisy Devreaux find herself in this fix? She can either go to jail or marry the mystery man her father has chosen for her. Alex Markov, however, has no intention of playing the loving bridegroom to a spoiled little featherhead with champagne tastes. As humorless as he is deadly handsome, he drags the irrepressible Daisy away from her uptown life and sets out to tame her.
Except it won't be as easy as he thinks. This man without a soul has met a woman who's nothing but heart. Will vows spoken in haste shatter . . . or offer the promise of love everlasting?
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Daisy Devreaux had forgotten her bridegroom's name.
"I, Theodosia, take thee..."
She caught her bottom lip between her teeth. Her father had introduced them several days ago, that terrible morning the three of them had gone to get the marriage license, and she'd heard the name then. Right afterward the man had disappeared, and she hadn't seen him again until a few minutes ago when she'd walked down the staircase of her father's Central Park West duplex into the living room where this makeshift midmorning wedding ceremony was taking place.
Her father stood behind her, and Daisy could almost feel him vibrating with disapproval, but his disapproval was nothing new. He'd been disappointed with her even before she was born, and no matter how hard she'd tried, she'd never been able to get him to change his mind.
She risked a sideways peek at this bridegroom her father's money had bought for her. A studinuffin. A very scary studmuffin with his towering height, lean, whipcord build, and those eerie amber eyes. Her mother would have loved him.
When Lani Devreaux had died in a yacht fire last year, she'd been in the arms of a twenty-four-year-old rock star. Daisy had finally reached the point where she could think about her mother without pain, and she smiled to herself as she realized that the man standing at her side would have been too old for her mother. He looked to be in his mid-thirties, and Lani had usually drawn the line at twenty-nine. His hair was so dark it was nearly black, and those chiseled features might have made his face too pretty if it weren't for his strong jaw, not to mention that intimidating scowl. Menwith such brutal good looks had appealed to Lani, but Daisy preferred older, more conservative types. Not for the first time since the ceremony had begun did she wish her father had picked someone less intimidating.
She tried to steady her nerves by reminding herself that she wasn't going to have to spend more than a few hours in her new husband's company. As soon as she had a chance to tell him her plan, this would all be over. Unfortunately, her plan also meant breaking the sacred marriage vows she was getting ready to take, and since she wasn't the sort of person who could take a vow lightly-especially a marriage vow-she suspected her guilty conscience had induced the memory block,
She started over again, hoping the name would poke through her mental barrier. "I, Theodosia, take thee.
Once again her voice trailed off.
Her bridegroom didn't even spare her a glance, let alone try to help her. He stared straight ahead, and the uncompromising lines of that hard profile made her skin prickle. He'd just spoken his own vows, so he must have mentioned his name, but the lack of inflection in his voice had escalated her emotional tailspin, and she hadn't taken it in.
"Alexander," her father spit out from behind her, and Daisy could tell by the sound of his voice that he was clenching his teeth again. For a man who had been one of the United States' foremost diplomats, he certainly didn't have much patience with her.
She dug her nails into her palms and told herself she had no choice. "I, Theodosia..." She gulped for air. "...take thee Alexander..." She gulped again. to be my awful wedded husband..."
It wasn't until she heard her stepmother, Amelia, gasp that she realized what she'd said.
The studmuffin turned his head and looked down at her.
He cocked one dark brow in a vaguely inquisitive fashion, as if he wasn't certain he'd heard her correctly. My awful wedded husband. Her sense of humor kicked in, and she felt the comers of her mouth quiver.
His brows slammed together and those deep-set eyes regarded her without a speck of amusement. Obviously the studmuffin didn't share her problem with inappropriate levity.
Swallowing the small bubble of hysteria that was rising inside her, she plunged on without correcting herself. At least that one part of her vows would be honest because he was certainly an awful husband for her. At that moment her mental block finally evaporated and his last name leaped into her mind. Markov. Alexander Markov. He was another of her father's Russians.
As a former ambassador to the Soviet Union, her father, Max Petroff, had close ties with the Russian community, both here and abroad. His passion for his ancestral homeland was even reflected in the decor of the room where they stood, with its bold blue walls, so common in that country's residential architecture; yellow-tiled stove; and multicolored kilim rug. To her left, a walnut cabinet held vases of Russian cobalt as well as crystal and porcelain pieces from the Imperial Works in St. Petersburg. The furniture was a mixture of art deco and eighteenth century that somehow worked.
Her bridegroom's large hand lifted her own much smaller one, and she felt its strength as he shoved a plain gold band on her finger.
"With this ring, I thee wed," he said in a stern, uncompromising voice.
She gazed at the simple band with momentary confusion. For as long as she could remember, she'd indulged in what her mother Lani had called a "bourgeois fantasy of love and marriage," and she'd never imagined anything like this.
"...the power vested in me by the state of New York, I now pronounce that you are husband and wife."
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QUESTION:Hummingbirds come to our Mexican honeysuckle early in the spring, and then come late in the summer when the Turk's caps bloom. We have rocky soil, and a fairly shady garden. What could we plant that would bloom and provide food for the hummingbirds in between the times when the honeysuckle and the Turks' caps bloom? Thank you.
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Amorpha canescens (leadplant) - blooms blue, purple June and July
Amorpha fruticosa (desert false indigo) - blooms orange, yellow, blue, purple April to June
Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii (Wright's desert honeysuckle) - blooms red, orange June to October
Bignonia capreolata (crossvine) - blooms red, yellow March to May
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Ipomopsis rubra (standing-cypress) - blooms red, orange, yellow May to July
Lobelia cardinalis (cardinalflower) - blooms red May to October
Monarda citriodora (lemon beebalm) - blooms white, pink, purple May to September
Penstemon baccharifolius (baccharisleaf beardtongue) - blooms red June to Septemer
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Salvia roemeriana (cedar sage) - bloooms red March to July
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