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Love comes up against obsession in Gowdy's seventh novel (following The Romantic), and the results are at times chilling, but not always believable. Single mother Celia works two jobs and is often forced to bring nine-year-old Rachel along to her nighttime gigs at a piano bar. Much to Celia's dismay, men are already drawn to biracial Rachel's exotic beauty, and she reluctantly turns down a lucrative modeling contract for the girl. Yet she's unaware that appliance repairman Ron Clarkson has an unhealthy fascination with Rachel that's escalating. Convinced that Celia is not a worthy parent for Rachel, Ron abducts the girl, soon involving his needy girlfriend, Nancy, and igniting an extensive investigation. Although set in Toronto's urban Cabbagetown neighborhood, the atmosphere feels smalltown insular and relies a bit too much on coincidental acquaintances to feel like a city setting. The kidnap plot is, for Gowdy, surprisingly conventional, but frequent glimpses into the childhoods of Ron, Nancy and Celia add depth, revealing the characters' motivations and inviting contemplation of what constitutes appropriate love toward a child. Ron remains too warped to be remotely sympathetic; more compelling are Nancy's conflicted loyalties and Celia's occasional brutal reflections on the sometimes greedy, possessive love between parent and child—a love not unlike obsession. (Apr.)
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Here the imaginative Gowdy (Mister Sandman, 1997) reins in her surrealistic side in the service of a more conventional plot, and the result makes for absorbing reading. Single mother Celia Fox works two jobs but is plagued by money problems; however, she never considers her daughter anything less than a blessing. She still feels a sense of amazement that the beautiful nine-year-old Rachel, who has received the attention of a local modeling agency, is really hers. But then Rachel draws the admiration of Ron, a middle-aged appliance repairman who becomes convinced that her mother is neglecting her. During a blackout, he abducts her and locks her in a room he has constructed just for her, complete with a plasma TV and a custom-made dollhouse. As the police hunt for Rachel intensifies, so do the emotions of the involved parties. Even Gowdy's secondary characters are memorable, especially Celia's kindhearted, intellectual landlord and Ron's vulnerable, ex-addict girlfriend. But her true feat is the sympathetic portrayal of Ron himself, a man who seems painfully unaware of his own dark impulses. Joanne Wilkinson
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She has clearly done her homework, which would have been extensive and substantial, for this work. Detail and accuracy allow the story to shine. There are no weak characters. All are developed and true, from the primary and secondary to the most minute and even the animals. Her ability to humanize Ron is nothing beyond incredible.
Read this book and bask in Gowdy's achievement.
I find the characters in Helpless intrinsically interesting, as I often find Gowdy's characters, but it's really her skill that makes them come alive. Her descriptive abilities are subtle and fluid, and her writing style so smooth she makes it look easy. In this book, she never puts a foot wrong, never interrupts our absorption in her fictional world with a wrong word or awkward phrase. That in itself shows brilliance.
Add to that an element of suspense handled in a classy, never cheap-tricks way, and you have a wonderful novel that is both entertaining and educational.
The character who is least explored is the child's mother, who has seemingly platonic relationships with several men in the book that are never fully explored or explained.
A good read.
I have a feeling that if she'd waited a few years to allow some distance and to let the ideas in the book stew in her mind for a while she would have produced a much better novel. Her older books have an unblinking honesty that in comparision just make this book feel even more like a cop out. She wanted to explore the idea of pedophilia, morality and the lines society creates and breaks but then she appears to be too afraid of the subject matter to write it honestly. In interviews she's cited examples of people like Lewis Carroll, who might have had a thing for little girls but never actually acted on his feelings, as a way of attempting to explain Ron, but it just doesn't fly: Ron loses his battle the moment he abducts Rachel. If she had written honestly from that point on it would have been pretty horrific. I can understand her reluctance to tackle the subject truthfully, because really how many people are comfortable reading a book full of graphic descriptions of molestation let alone writing one?
In trying to humanize Ron she includes an explanation for the origins of Ron's pedophilia, which borrows rather shamelessly from Lolita (Humbert and his first love as a teenager).Read more ›


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The problem is not that there is too much wealth being diverted to people at the
80th percentile, which is where the top quintile starts, it's that so much
is going to the top 1%. In fact even people at the 80th percentile have seen an
erosion of living standards.
A better comparison is to look at the total income generated by business and see where it is going. For decades, about 2/3 of total corporate income went to wages, while 1/3 went to profits. The figure remained so constant for so long that experts assumed it must be a basic law of economics. That figure has changed considerably over the last thirty years. The amount of corporate revenue that has been diverted away from workers and into profits is equal to the total amount of taxes collected by the federal government.
This leaves a much smaller piece of the pie to be shared by workers, leading to lower incomes for all. In fact earning for working class men peaked in 1973 and have been in decline ever since.
Income inequality is like global warming, conservatives have found that the best way to deal with it is to pretend it doesn't exist.
- 12:35 a.m. Dec. 16, 2013
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So which way is it? The headline that says the rich are getting richer or is it the last sentence of the second to last paragraph that says there not. To me the headline writer erred.
- 2:30 a.m. Dec. 16, 2013
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Surely this letter will create a firestorm on both the right and the left.
How about we use logic and reasoning instead of partisanship.
So, lets look at reality.
- Can anyone disagree that the gap in wealth between rich and poor has grown and is growing?
- Why is the gap growing? Why is the wealth collecting at the top?
- Is this growing gap good for our country?
- Will it continue?
One must honestly answer these questions before a reasonable discussion can be had.
I will go first.
-Certainly the income gap is growing. By any measure, it is undeniable.
- Why? THAT is the hard one. Hard to say that the rich are getting smarter and working harder than the poor. I see some poor people busting their tails for $8 an hour.
- The growing gap is bad for the country. Good in the short term for those at the top, but unhealthy long term for our country and our economy
- Yes it will continue. Why wouldn't it. Our country and economy is geared to the "it takes money to make money" mentality.
- 4:52 a.m. Dec. 16, 2013
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The headline to Mr. Bennett's article is false and misleading. The article states exactly the opposite. At least the article is accurate when it states: "Look at annual totals. Twenty-five years ago, average annual per person spending by people in the highest quintile was two and a half times more than that by people in the lowest one. Today's numbers — $32,054 and $13,032, respectively — are holding steady at two and a half times. The rich are not getting richer on the backs of the poor."
- 5:45 a.m. Dec. 16, 2013
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God has told us there is enough and to spare.
...and I believe him.
The problem is - as Roland Kayser points out -
The top 5% who own 80% are hoarding the wealth God has blessed this nation.
Trickle down is NOT working,
it is in fact Trickle UP.
- 6:50 a.m. Dec. 16, 2013
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Why would anyone be surprised that the poor are getting poorer? The only reason
the poor are getting poorer is because government programs make it easier to be
poor and to keep on being poor. Its called dependency! The number of Americans
on food stamps climbed to an all-time high last year, according to data released
by the Department of Agriculture (more poor people). If welfare reduced or
prevented poverty, given the trillions of taxpayer dollars we have thrown at
poverty, there would be no poverty! Instead of helping people not be poor
anymore, government welfare enables poverty! I am convinced this is by design,
because Democrats never met a welfare program they don't love and people on
welfare vote for Democrats! Liberal Democrats need poor people so they purposely
create more of them. What do liberals propose? More welfare, redistribution and
"social justice" which as we have seen and will see, increases
dependency and poverty grows.
If we want to decrease the number of poor people in America, stop enabling poverty!
- 7:15 a.m. Dec. 16, 2013
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Liberals are always trying to find different ways to divide up the pie instead of growing the pie. They don't mind if the poor are poorer as long as the rich are poorer, too. What we need is lower taxes and lower regulations to encourage a much bigger growing pie. More growth and opportunity is what leads to a bigger pie and greater prosperity for all.
- 7:30 a.m. Dec. 16, 2013
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I'm sorry but I fail to see how spending determines wealth. If I have 100
times the wealth of an average person it's safe to think that I not only
spend more than the mythical average person but that I spend what I want, on
what I want. I don't have many if any restrictions on what I spend.
Like wise, if I have a 1,000 the wealth of an average person I likely spend what I want, when I want, on what I want. Why would I spend ten times more when I have 1000 times the average than when I have 100 times the average if at 100 I have everything I want when I want it? I simply spend as I always have as I get more, I just have more left over. Which btw does reflect reality.
It's absolutely logical to think that the spending ratio is holding steady, yet it tells you nothing about wealth accumulation.
Notice Robert doesn't mention a soaring stock market with a shrinking stock market participation by the average Joe or in I think it was 2011 123% of wage increases went to the top 1%. Yes 123% is more than was produced.
- 7:37 a.m. Dec. 16, 2013
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Radical republicans are always trying to create a bigger pie so that the wealthy can siphon off more profit. Only a fool would believe that an increase in profit translates into an increase in wages for those at the bottom of the food chain.
Mr. Bennett's premise that spending is an indication of wealth is really interesting. Wealthy people are increasing their wealth at a record pace, and pulling that increase out of circulation, therefor making how much the spend in comparison to lower income people completely irrelevant. Lower and middle income people put all their money back into circulation trying to survive and maybe just maybe have a few extra's.
A better indicator would be to look at savings for each classification rather than spending and measure the differences.
- 7:49 a.m. Dec. 16, 2013
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I don't often defend Bennett. But, I'm certain he didn't write the headline for the piece: "The rich are getting richer off the poor". In fact the paper edition has a different title entirely: "The rich are not exploiting the poor".
- 7:51 a.m. Dec. 16, 2013
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"Liberals are always trying to find different ways to divide up the pie
instead of growing the pie."
And conservative only idea for "growing the pie" is lower tax rates.
And it does not matter what the tax rate is to conservatives, the only answer is LOWER.
We hear how Reagan lowered taxes and the economy grew. Well, Mr Reagan's predominant tax rate was 50%. But, we hear today that 39% is a job killer. So, what is a reasonable tax rate?
I actually think that your typical liberal want to level the playing field, rather than take from the wealthy.
Corporations are designed to maximize profits. And that is a good thing, up to the point of unscrupulous tactics. Want less regulations? Hold the corporate decision makers personally responsible when they cross the line. Dont fine the corporation. Jail the offenders.
We could quickly get rid of most regulation.
- 7:58 a.m. Dec. 16, 2013
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If we sink everyone's boat, they do all reach the same level.
- 8:17 a.m. Dec. 16, 2013
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The facts don't matter to some people. Bob Bennett clearly and absolutely
told us that "Today's numbers — $32,054 and $13,032,
respectively — are holding steady at two and a half times." That
doesn't fit their agenda. They're so very certain that government has
the right to take from the producer and give to the non-producer that they
refuse to read the facts.
Nothing has changed in 25 years except that their "hero", Obama, has promised them that some "rich guy" will pay their way through life. Obama knows that if he told people to grow up and become responsible - as Kennedy taught us - that he would have never been elected. He is the champion of the "poor" who have been taught by government since the days of FDR that some "rich guy" owes them a living. They are told that that "rich guy" will risk everything he has so that they don't have to. That's what they want. They believe in receiving their bread from the efforts of others, instead of from the "sweat of their brow".
- 8:27 a.m. Dec. 16, 2013
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I grew up in real poverty but in this wonderful country of opportunity, I worked my way through college via low paying jobs and very long hours. I never took a dime from the government or anyone else. I worked my rear end off, gained some marketable job skills, worked hard to be productive, innovative and creative at my jobs. In order for my employers to keep my creativity talents, they paid me well! I could have become a "victim" and sat out my life waiting for my next welfare check and I would have only existed physically but I would have missed the joys achievement and personal growth. I tell you this not to boast but to point out that in America, anyone can become rich, if the government would just stop punishing success and achievement. If the government continues to reward laziness, bad choices, and failure we will have much more poverty and much less prosperity.
- 8:51 a.m. Dec. 16, 2013
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Our U.S. economy works like this simple example:
Put five people in a circle.
Give one a store keeper a dollar and ask him to buy things from the others and pass it around.
He buys a loaf of bread,
The baker then takes that same dollar at buy wheat,
The wheat farmer takes it and buys clothes, fuel and equipment,
The store keeper then takes it and buys another loaf of bread.
Notice, the more it is passed around the circle the more everyone has from that one dollar.
Now ask someone to put that dollar in their pocket.
Wow, the four others just went broke!
$21 Trillion has been pulled out of the U.S. economy and squirreled it away in Swiss and Cayman Island bank accounts.
It is not being invested --
hiring, stocks, bonds, or capital of any sort -- let alone being SPENT.
It is simply pulled out of the system and not being used [see, usury] out of greed.
I repeat --
God has given us enough and too spare.
We need to address the Gadianton Master Mahan's who have squandered all that "gain".
- 8:54 a.m. Dec. 16, 2013
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It has been proved throughout history time and time again. The freer the economy, the less government interference, the greater the prosperity for everyone. Hong Kong is a perfect example and there are many others. I realize that truth is very inconvenient for the agendas of those who think they are entitled to the redistribution of the wealth of others. In fact, the greatest income equality exists in economies with the greatest freedom and the least government interference. Honestly, some of you people need to take econ 101.
- 8:54 a.m. Dec. 16, 2013
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Mr. Bennett missed a big point that Roland astutely pointed out. It's the
top 1% that is benefiting disproportionately. I won't argue that this is a
bad thing. We should have more freedom, and let the chips fall where they may.
Nobody should resent guys like Jobs for getting rich because all of our lives
are better thanks to them.
However, some of the top 1% are parasitic rent-seekers who maintain a high income through political influence at society's expense. The Federal Reserve prints trillions of dollars that filters through the banking industry. It's Obama's version of "trickle down economics". But most of it collects on balance sheets of big financial institutions owned by the super-rich, while the inevitable inflation is a disproportionate burden on the poor and middle class.
- 9:05 a.m. Dec. 16, 2013
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Income inequality should not in and of itself be troubling, as long as the
"pie is getting bigger" and those at the bottom are not both growing
in number and their spending power is not declining relative to that same
demographic (the poor) in decades past.
What is troubling is how the wealth at the top is growing and the productive (or not) uses that wealth is being steered towards. The growth of the financial sector suggests that some significant portion of the wealth being created is simply carving up an existing pie.
Bob is right to point to wealth creation as the driver of an economy and living standards but he is wrong to omit (can't fault him too much since it's the R Party line) that the WAY wealth is being created matters.
We could change the tax code tomorrow in a way that would be revenue neutral but would fundamentally change our economy and revive the middle class – namely, reduce the corporate tax rate to zero on all productive activities while raising the rate on distributions (unless reinvested), passive income, inherited wealth, etc…
- 9:21 a.m. Dec. 16, 2013
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" The freer the economy, the less government interference, the greater the
prosperity for everyone"
That sounds great. And it works very well to an extent.. But with unfettered, unregulated capitalism we would have polluted water and air, unsafe food, one oil company and one airline and only the banks and the very wealthy would own everything.
Tell me what regulations you think are good? Any?
"In fact, the greatest income equality exists in economies with the greatest freedom and the least government interference. Honestly, some of you people need to take econ 101."
What do you base that on? By one measure, the GINI coefficient, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Austria have the most "income equality". Do you sincerely think these countries have the "greatest freedom and least government interference"?
These are some of the most "liberal" countries in the world.
At least make an attempt to support your assertion.
- 9:27 a.m. Dec. 16, 2013
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Two percent of 1 million is 20,000. Two percent of 10,000 is 200. Mr. Bennett
wrote his article using percents to disguise what the differences between the
rich and the poor are.
He then talked about the differences in living costs. That is also a misrepresentation of what is happening. Does living costs only include basic housing, food, and transportation? It's not clear in the article what it does include. I'm sure with only basic living expenses calculated there would only be a difference of 2 1/2 times but most of the poor have one home and the rich could have multiple homes and multiple other things not considered basic that aren't even considered in the calculations.
Finally to blame Obama for his take on the numbers is nothing more than the partisan politics that have dominated and divided our society for generations since FDR, maybe even longer.
- 9:34 a.m. Dec. 16, 2013
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Coordinates: 41°46′4.3″N 72°40′22.1″W / 41.767861°N 72.672806°W
Cheney Building
Cheney Building
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The R. and F. Cheney Building, also known as the Brown Thomson Building, is a commercial building designed by noted American architect H. H. Richardson. It is located at 942 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut, and is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Cheney Building was constructed 1875-1876 for the Cheney Brothers silk manufacturers in Manchester, Connecticut. It was originally a multipurpose structure with five small shops on the ground floor, and offices and apartments above. For many years it housed Brown Thomson's department store, and later the G. Fox and Company. As of 2007 it has been renamed the Richardson Building, and is now a Residence Inn by Marriott, offices, stores, restaurants, and rehearsal space for The Hartford Stage Company.
The building dominates its corner location and, with towers and attic, is various described as containing five, six, or seven stories. Its facade is organized into three heavy, horizontal tiers of roughly cut, reddish brownstone punctuated with much lighter Berea limestone trim. The lowest tier is defined by a series of huge round arches in striking polychrome bands, a motif repeated in the stories above at an increasingly smaller scale. The ground-floor tier on the Main Street facade features five broad arches above shop windows and doors, the second a two-story arcade of 10 major openings, and the third a single-story arcade of 14 openings.
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- James Francis O'Gorman, Three American Architects: Richardson, Sullivan, and Wright, 1865-1915, University of Chicago Press, 1991, page 47. ISBN 0-226-62072-7.
- Jeffrey Karl Ochsner, H. H. Richardson: Complete Architectural Works, MIT Press, 1985, page 58. ISBN 0-262-65015-0.
- Hartford Courant article (September 25, 2005)
- Mary Ann Sullivan article (with photographs)
- Richardsonian Romanesque architecture in Connecticut
- Henry Hobson Richardson buildings
- Commercial buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Connecticut
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- Residential buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Connecticut
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Most stories do have two sides. And most issues have at least two sides.
In the case of whether planners should limit or even prohibit new private roads is a tough issue.
Recently, a family in Mount Washington was interested in selling a farm. They were not interested in becoming developers.
They wanted to get rid of the property for the best price to settle an estate.
The family retained an auction company to do that.
HILLVIEW - There is some hope remaining that a major supplier to Ford Motor Co. will locate in Bullitt County.
But the chances of that happening in the city of Hillview could be dashed.
Hillview mayor Jim Eadens discussed the future of Magna Seating of America on Monday.
The city council had two key components to the $13 million plant opening in Hillview - zoning changes on separate properties west of Interstate 65. In order to build the manufacturing plant, zoning changes would be needed.
SHEPHERDSVILLE - Four men were taken to University of Louisville Hospital on Wednesday night after a police cruiser crashed through a local home.
Jeffery Mueller, 45, was seated in his living room when the cruiser, driven by Mount Washington police officer Timothy Morris, 33, crashed into his home near the corner of Dennis Drive and Highway 44.
SHEPHERDSVILLE - A road project that was on the back burner for several years suddenly got a kick start on Monday.
With students from Cedar Grove Elementary looking on, Gov. Steve Beshear announced that work would resume immediately on the widening of Highway 480.
The $5.7 million project would widen Cedar Grove Road from Interstate 65 to just past the elementary school.
Beshear said that the state of Kentucky had been aggressive, despite the tight economic times, in moving forward with infrastructure projects.
LEBANON JUNCTION - Despite experiencing a decrease in total revenue and an increase in total expenses during the 2009-2010 Fiscal Year, a recent audit shows the city in good shape.
During the October regular meeting of City Council CPA Cheryle Beauchamp presented the 2009-2010 audit prepared by Stiles, Carter and Associates and while the report recommended city officials remain prudent, Beauchamp proclaimed that Lebanon Junction was financially sound.
If educators didn't have enough on their plates, local leaders are pushing to increase ACT scores for students.
A think tank summit was held recently for Bullitt County educators. The message was simple - preparing youngsters for life after high school is the number one goal and a key indicator is the ACT.
This test has been used for years to determine college readiness. The state of Kentucky mandated that all juniors must take the test, free of charge.
BUCKNER - Bullitt County's most successful day ever of distance running had its epi-center at Oldham County High School with the Class 2-A, Region 3 Cross-Country Championships.
Getting top performances all over the board, Bullitt East and North Bullitt both turned in record setting days on Saturday, qualifying three teams for this week's Kentucky State Cross-Country Championships at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.
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SHEPHERDSVILLE - Riding on a crest of euphoria after recent test data revealed that the marks were rising, Bullitt County school officials were given a dose of reality on Tuesday.
Bullitt County joined 12 other school districts targeted by assistance by the state Department of Education.
MOUNT WASHINGTON - Three years ago the city council considered a measure to allow Sunday liquor sales, but due to a lack of support from council members, the measure died.
Now Councilman Gary Lawson is asking that the city revisit the issue and at the request of several constituents he has sponsored an amendment to the city's alcohol license ordinance to permit by the drink license holders to sell liquor by the drink on Sundays after 1 p.m.
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Waves Audio is now shipping the Waves Cobalt Saphira plug-in, an advanced harmonics shaping tool that lets you give your mixes analog musicality, depth and "glue" by adding rich harmonics to your tracks and separately shaping the various qualities of the harmonics you are adding. Whether you are mixing or mastering, in the studio or live, Cobalt Saphira gives you rich harmonic enhancement that can be creatively tailored exactly how you like it. Cobalt Saphira features the Edge and Warmth controls, allowing you to balance tube, solid-state and transformer qualities in order to achieve various levels of even and odd harmonic enhancement; 4-band EQ for separate control of the frequency spectrum of the even (Edge) and odd (Warmth) harmonics; seven different Harmonics Modes; and Tape depth with five different tape speeds to choose from. Cobalt Saphira is the first in the new Cobalt line of Waves plug-ins, which let you give your tracks analog qualities with a new level of surgical digital control. [source]
Waves Audio announced an exclusive offer for members of the Audio Engineering Society (AES). Whether you are recording, mixing, mastering, or working on post-production, broadcast or live sound projects, Waves plug-ins will help you shape, improve and perfect your sound, and AES members can now enjoy 25% off the retail price of all audio plug-ins by Waves. To redeem the offer, AES members will enter a coupon code at checkout when buying a Waves product at www.waves.com or through a dealer. For more information, visit the AES Membership Rewards. [source]
The Marshall "Plexi" Super Lead plug-in -- the only Marshall-branded amplifier plug-in on the market -- comes exclusively to Apollo audio interfaces and the UAD Powered Plug-Ins platform in May 2015, as a result of cooperation between Universal Audio and Softube. The 100-watt Marshall Super Lead Model 1959, commonly referred to as the "Plexi," is one of the world's most celebrated guitar amps. Softube worked with Marshall and recording engineer Tony Platt (AC/DC's Highway to Hell and Back in Black) to craft a faithful emulation of Marshall's own reference Super Lead Model 1959 amp, built in 1967 and captured using an era-correct 1960BHW speaker cabinet in Kore Studios, London. [source]
Following in the footsteps of its successful V Collection 4, launched to critical acclaim late last year, music software and hardware developer and manufacturer Arturia announced the availability of V Collection Classics, conveniently rounding up five of its most sought-after Analog Classics soft synth emulations into a competitively-priced package. The set contains emulations of ARP 2600, Minimoog, Synthesizer Expander Module, Jupiter-8, and Prophet-5 recreated with help of Arturia's advanced proprietary modeling technology. V Collection Classics is available to purchase as a boxed version for 229.00 EUR / $229 US from any authorized Arturia dealer or online as a boxed version or download directly from Arturia. For more infoormation, watch Arturia's V Collection Classics video here. [source]
With the free Ozone 6.1 update, iZotope is including powerful processing features and bringing back a popular feature from Ozone 5. New Ozone 6.1 features include Tube Limiting and Adaptive Release modes. Users can add an analog-type sound with the Maximizer's new Tube Limiting mode, which combines the warmth of final stage limiting with the ease and precision of digital maximizing. The resulting audio has a tube warmth while remaining competitively loud and appropriate for modern mastering. With a new algorithm inspired by tube hardware limiters like the Fairchild 670, the Tube Limiter adds a vintage sonic character to Ozone's maximizing algorithm. Adaptive Release helps users produce louder, clearer, and fuller masters. This mode for Ozone's Dynamics module intelligently automates the difficult task of finding the right release times. Based on customer feedback, iZotope has also brought back Module Presets, a highly requested feature from customers who owned previous versions of Ozone. Module Presets help users to experiment with different module settings. Users can more easily load and save settings for individual modules without affecting the settings of other modules. Other additions and enhancements to Ozone 6.1 include selectable segmentation loops, automatic track numbers on export, and sound quality improvements. The Ozone 6.1 update is free for existing Ozone 6 customers. For those who don't yet own Ozone, Ozone 6, Ozone 6 Advanced, and upgrades are on sale through April 9. [source]
Native Instruments introduced NEON DRIVE, a new MASCHINE Expansion providing a collection of tailored 80s-inspired sounds for producers working in contemporary pop, electronic, and R&B styles. A genre debut for Native Instruments, NEON DRIVE is available now at the NI Online Shop and runs in the MASCHINE 2 software on MASCHINE STUDIO, MASCHINE, or MASCHINE MIKRO. A compact version for iMASCHINE is also available via the in-app store. NEON DRIVE features a library of sounds drawing heavily on production techniques, instrumentation, and melodic construction native to 80s synth pop. This MASCHINE Expansion includes lush chord and pad sounds, emotive melodies and retro-inspired drums. Exclusive new presets for NI's popular MASSIVE synth, the organic REAKTOR PRISM, and the MASCHINE 2 Drum Synths are also included for deep sound design. NEON DRIVE is available now for $49 US / 49 EUR. [source]
...is a new KONTAKT Instrument for authentic, live-recorded legato string phrases targeted at score composers of all skill levels, as well as producers writing for popular styles. The instrument's easy-to-use interface was designed for maximum flexibility and immediate results not achievable with conventional string libraries. Each phrase was carefully created based on a detailed analysis of the most successful major motion picture scores. The essence of what makes these scores so popular was distilled to form a selection of compelling string phrases with universal appeal. To ensure the highest realism possible, all phrases were recorded live by the Budapest Scoring Symphony Orchestra. Composers can creatively arrange these phrases into fully-realized string scores of their own. EMOTIVE STRINGS is available now $299 US / 299 EUR and runs in KONTAKT 5 or the free KONTAKT 5 PLAYER. [source]
Waves released several new audio plug-ins: Waves Signature Series Butch Vig Vocals, Waves dbx 160, and Waves H-Reverb. Waves also presented a new live multitrack recording software solution Waves Tracks Live. Faithfully recreating the influential rock producer's signature distorted vocals, the Waves Signature Series Butch Vig Vocals plug-in gives users the opportunity to work with the sound of rock royalty. It delivers straightforward vocal processing with pleasant distortion and lots of air frequencies, adding an uncompromising quality to any vocal track. The Waves dbx 160 compressor plug-in has been created in cooperation with HARMAN Professional. Considered one of the best drum compressors ever, the fast-acting dbx 160 stands tall among its peers, boasting a very clean sound with minimum THD. The original dbx 160 compressor was used in almost every major recording in the late 1970s and throughout the 80s, and later models in the 160 series also became an industry standard. The plug-in utilizes advanced modeling technologies that result in authentic-sounding emulation in both Native and SoundGrid versions. It also features an M/S matrix, mix and noise controls, and a stereo component (the original hardware was mono only). Now shipping, the Waves H-Reverb plug-in is based on innovative algorithmic FIR (Finite Impulse Response) reverberation technology. H-Reverb provides richer, deeper reverb tails that sit beautifully in the mix while breathing crisp air into your tracks. By fusing classic reverb sounds with forward-thinking features that break new ground in digital reverb processing, H-Reverb provides uncompromising sound quality and creative control. [source]
Spectrasonics announced a major upgrade to their flagship software synthesizer Omnisphere. Version 2 features a host of powerful new synthesis capabilities and thousands of new sounds for every type of user, from sound designers and composers, to studio and live musicians. The upgrade includes the most requested Omnisphere feature: Audio import for user created soundsources, along with major new synthesis capabilities and creative tools, 3,000 new sounds, 25 new FX, an enhanced user interface, and innovative production/browsing features like Sound Match to instantly locate any related sounds in the library, and Sound Lock to create endless useful patch variations by locking sound aspects while browsing other patches. The new version is coming April 30, 2015. [source]
A new KONTAKT instrument from NI provides a library of popular acoustic guitar strumming patterns, fully playable on convenient key switches. Additional features including double tracking, fret noise, and a set of tone shaping effects enable producers to create authentic rhythm guitar parts from one easy-to-use interface. SESSION GUITARIST � STRUMMED ACOUSTIC provides the sound of a benchmark dreadnought acoustic, played by a professional session guitarist and recorded by an experienced engineer. The convenient Pattern Browser allows users to search an encyclopedia of authentic strumming patterns according to where accents fall on the beat. Once loaded, producers create their rhythm parts by playing strumming patterns and chord endings under the left hand and the notes of a chord with the right hand. Virtually any chord can be played, from simple triads to complex, esoteric chords. Available now $99 US / 99 EUR / 89 GBP for KONTAKT 5 or the free KONTAKT 5 player. [source]


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Although alternative rock and rap are my musical genres of choice, I cannot deny the soulful and uplifting nature of gospel music. It deeply affects people individually yet is suffused with group compassion and understanding?characteristics of great importance to Gospel Music Channel. Case in point: net co-founder Charley Humbard was on Capitol Hill Tues, celebrating Sept as "National Gospel Music Heritage Month" for a 2nd consecutive year. The dual House and Senate legislation honors gospel music for its historical contributions to American culture, with support from a group including the channel, the Recording Academy and, importantly, Sen Blanche Lincoln (D-AK) and Rep Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX). "We believe the story of gospel music should be told," said Lee at the D.C. event. It "can permeate whatever your faith may be." Added Lincoln, "Gospel Music Channel has been tireless… in bringing hope and inspiration everywhere." The net has shrewdly used the initiative and a growing support network to help expand distribution, which is expected to tally 47mln homes by year-end. Humbard summed up Gospel's recent success by putting words to the collegiality evident in Capitol room H-137. "Gospel music is a music of hope," he said. "It unites our communities." So, in an era when many MSOs are looking to bolster their local presence, the channel seems a logical way to reach a particular segment of people. Perhaps that's why Comcast, Cox and Charter have teamed with the net to promote "National Gospel Music Heritage Month," along with The House of Blues and Ebony/Jet Magazine Group. On air, the net is celebrating through numerous docs, concerts and original specials this month, and its Website and VOD offering are also playing key roles. Rep Lee hopes to expand the initiative's reach to the Smithsonian and nationwide educators. "You were at the planting of the seeds," she told attendees Tues. Gospel Music Channel has already reaped a decent harvest. CH
Highlights: "Stephen Fry in America," Tues, 10pm, HDNet. It's cliche to say we can learn about America from a foreigner, but we can. Our host is BBC personality Fry, stopping in all 50 states. Watching the big Brit for just a moment, and you're grinning, as Fry mixes ice cream at Ben & Jerry's and hunts deer in upstate NY (just hearing him pronounce a state's name is fun). And the HD views are outstanding. ? "Brick City," M-F, 10pm, Sundance. Doc about how young, Yale-educated Mayor Cory Booker (D) and even Bon Jovi are attempting to resuscitate Newark, NJ, almost 1 house, 1 reformed drug addict at a time. It's also a slice of life of people struggling to make good. It's not a balanced view of the articulate, upbeat Booker; though dissent is noted. SA
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Fantasy Football 2011: Where Free Agent Running Backs Will Land
Running backs in the NFL don't last long and aren't as valued as they used to be. Running back committees are the norm now and the every down back is going the way of the Carolina Parakeet. So that means that older running backs are going to have a much harder time making big money on the open market, but they are still going to bring interest and change the fantasy value of those that surround them. So let's take a looky-loo at where and who:
DeAngelo Williams: All indications are that Williams will follow his coach John Fox to Denver. Fox loves to pound the rock and the duo of Knowshon Moreno and Deangelo Williams would fill that bill. Of course another team could outbid the Broncos, but as it is, they seem to want him the most. If Williams does go to Denver he will take over as the lead back. Really there are few places he will go where he won't be the lead back. In Denver he will have Moreno taking some looks away, but Fox likes to run the ball early and often. Williams will have plenty of fantasy value if he ends up in Denver.
Ronnie Brown: Mr. Brown had the ability to be great, but sadly injuries kept him from it. He has lost a step, but still could have some usefulness in the right situation. I doubt a team that is rebuilding will have any interest in him. He also wants to be in a warm weather city, so yeah, he's limiting his possibilities. We know he isn't staying in Miami. If Tampa Bay thinks they have a shot this season I could see them going after him, but it really depends on where some of the other RBs fall.
Joseph Addai: It looks like many free agents will be re-signed by their teams to help keep some stability after all of the lockout madness. A shortened offseason will make teams more apt to bring veterans back. Addai may be one of those players. The Colts could look to bring in a veteran like Ronnie Brown or Reggie Bush, but they will need to learn the offense quickly whereas Addai already knows it. I see Addai staying, but he isn't much of a fantasy option. Rookie Delone Carter will have a good shot at getting goal line work and Donald Brown, if he can stay healthy, will be splitting carries with Addai. My horse in this race will be Carter.
Willis McGahee: The Ravens will owe him $6 million next season and that's just too much for a back up. They will most likely release him and hope to sign him for less. McGahee doesn't want that of course and will try his wares on the open market. He won't be the lead back anywhere, but he could end up somewhere that could get him more carries. Where could that be? Good question, writer of this post. He is more than a 3rd down back and even though he'll be 30, is still relatively healthy. I could see the Seahawks, Redskins, Broncos, all giving him a look, but won't break the bank for him. There is a real chance he'll end up back with the Ravens.
Darren Sproles: Like the guy that follows in this post, Sproles is a natural third down pass catching back and return man. The front runner in the Sproles race seems to be Miami right now. They are almost assured of letting Brown and Williams go and they need someone alongside rookie Daniel Thomas. Sproles is a good fit.
Reggie Bush: He is probably going to be released from New Orleans and will get plenty of interest from teams looking for an explosive third down back. The Colts and Rams have been in that speculation, but there is no front runner. With lesser named, but similarly gifted Sproles on the market, it will depress Bush's value.
Jason Snelling: Most speculation points to Snelling sticking with the Falcons. Michael Turner is still the lead back, but he has a lot of carries under his belt and was injured not long ago. They drafted Jacquizz Rodgers, but probably don't want him as the only backup to Turner. They might not get in a bidding war, but they will pay him.
Kevin Smith: There is speculation that Smith could go to the Browns for Hardesty insurance. They saw Peyton Hillis slow down toward the end of last season and didn't have much to offset his workload. As long as Hardesty is healthy they are good, but his injury history is probably scaring them enough to go after a cheap option like Smith.
Ricky Williams: Sticky Ricky might have a little fire left in the old roach, but he won't command much on the market. He'll get a chance to be a change of pace guy somewhere, but don't look for him to make much of a difference anywhere.
Ahmad Bradshaw: The Giants have made it known that their top priority is to resign Bradshaw and it looks like it will happen. End of story.
Cedric Benson: Benson will most likely stay with the Bengals. They need to upgrade at running back, but they have enough troubles elsewhere.
Michael Bush: It looks likely that Bush will be a restricted free agent and since he was tendered at the highest level it makes it highly unlikely that he will move on.
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We extended our stay!
We enjoyed the room, facilities and location enough that we extended our stay from 3 to 4 nights. The staff is generous of their time and knowledge ands tried to answer all of our questions about the choices of daytrips which are numerous from this location. I recommend it for both family stays and if you are just trying to get away. The breakfast included fresh hot choices and the normal pastries, breads, cereal and fruit. We chose it from the Trip Advisor reviews and all the posts were totally accurate.
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We live in NM and were looking for a getaway that would include a little romance. We selected the Homewood Suites because they were near Santa Fe, yet not actually in the City Different. We were booked into the Wije Casita in a one-bedroom, 2 queen suite. The suite was spacious, comfortable, and sparkling clean. It had all the amenities you could hope for--fridge, microwave, kitchenware, on-demand TV. Our room was quiet and had a beautiful view of the golf course and the rolling hills. A very short drive from the hotel is the Towa Golf Course, which is part of the Buffalo Thunder Resort on which the Homewood Suites sits. We went to the cafe at the golf course and had drinks. The bartender was very friendly and professional. The restaurant/lounge was not crowded and the views were awesome. A small number of casino gaming machines were located in the corner. Due to the lateness of the hour, we did not eat at the restaurant. An all-you-care-to-eat breakfast at the hotel was included in the price and was of good quality. Pluses to staying at the Homewood Suites: Not far away is Gabriel's restaurant, which serves excellent Mexican and New Mexican style food. The margaritas and guacamole (made tableside) are perfection--I sincerely doubt there are better anywhere in the region. Near the hotel are two small casinos, Camel Rock and Cities of Gold. There was local entertainment available in the lounges and (primarily) video gaming. A beautiful daytrip is nearby: Bandelier National Monument where ancient Native American dwellings and cliff dwellings can be seen and explored. Our stay at the Homewood Suites was everything we hoped for and more. The beautiful facilities and great location made it easy for us to relax and unwind. This is a great place to spend quality time with someone you love!
Could be better
I have stayed at this hotel approximately
10 nights with my wife and two teens. We
were fortunate to stay last year when it
had been open for six weeks.
The good:
- rooms are MASSIVE. We stay in 2 bedroom/2 bath suites and I am guessing the square footage is 800-1000 sq.ft.
- food is very good with local cuisine a frequent menu item.
- beautiful location with hiking/skiing nearby in Los Alamos and of course there is Santa Fe ~30 mins. away
- very quiet (if you stay away from the elevators)
The not-so-good:
- roomed by the elevator which creates noise issues for light sleepers
- staff more distant than last year. Not rude mind you, just detached. Last year we were engaged quite freqently by hotel staff, not so this year. Even our teenaged son commented on this...
- yet another instance of being told a room was non-smoking but we find matches/ash trays in the room.
- 3rd shift desk attendant would remain in the back while you waited and waited and waited for them to appear (they have a camera on the front desk area). I really dislike having to raise my voice to get people's attention or feeling like (as a customer) that I am an interruption of their time.
- Same desk attendant mentioned above somehow found the chow line (which I thought was for the guests only) when the food was ready.
All-in-all one of the most fabuluous Homewoods we have ever stayed in regarding room size, furnishings, etc... Just disappointed much of the staff did not share our enthusiasm for the property.
Reviews are accurate
I booked this hotel based on Trip Advisor reviews, which are entirely accurate. Beautiful hotel in a dramatic location mid-way between Santa Fe and Los Alamos with easy access to both. We were upgraded to a 2-bedroom suite which was enormous.
There is a beautiful lodge where breakfast is served, and a private business centre.
The only drawback if you are staying more than one night is the lack of restaurants in the immediate area. Nevertheless, this is a great place to stay.
Love This Hotel!
My friends and I have been staying at the Homewood Suites at Pojoaque Pueblo since it opened. It is quite frankly the best place to stay in the Santa Fe area. I've stayed at numerous places in town and although the Homewood Suites is north of Santa Fe, I will stay there from now on. I was most recently there during Indian Market and it was great to "get away" from the crowds and traffic by going north. Highly recomended.
Nicest New Hotel in Santa Fe Area
My husband and I stayed here on business for 4 nights in late January, and we were not disappointed. This hotel is 1 year old (they had a celebratory 1 year birthday breakfast for all guests one morning) and going strong. Great service, big comfy suites with nice overstuffed beds. Clean and cosy, and free hot breakfast in the morning. Decent coin-operated guest laundry room. Only a 15 minute drive to Santa Fe, or a twenty minute drive to Los Alamos. This is far better than many of the expensive and in some cases crummy Santa Fe hotels near the plaza which charge a fortune. If you are going to the opera in the summer the Homewood Suites would be the place to stay for sure.
Great facility, close to hiking, casinos
I loved our room, the breakfast, the entire facility. You could tell it was darn near brand new. We were there to hike (great hikes nearby) and hit the casinos (no shortage of those around). Santa Fe's only poker room 3 miles down the road, which sold us. Granted, to get back down into Santa Fe, it was quite a drive. For dinner, for instance, it took a good 30 minutes of highway and city driving to get there.
Love this Homewood!!!
I live in the Santa Fe area and my family stayed at Homewood for about a week while our well was being fixed at our home. I have stayed at a number of Homewood's and this Homewood Suites (by Hilton, of course) is by far the most beautiful I have ever stayed in. Not only is the exterior beautiful (adobe style, located on the gorgeous Towa Golf Resort), but the interior is one-of-a-kind. The art-work is all regional and just absolutely stunning. The staff is WONDERFUL and the rooms were so comfortable, we felt right at home! It's also close to two casinos, a 27 hole golf course and LOTS OF GREAT NEW MEXICAN FOOD!! I give this Hotel 110% approval to all who wish to visit the Santa Fe area. If you're looking for comfort, culture and great food, you'll love this hotel.
Great value for the money
Exceeded my expectations. After a terrible experience at another hotel, we moved to Homewood Suites. This is a new hotel that offers wonderful views and very comfortable furnishings.
I love this place and will definitely come back!
Wonderful new facility
We recently traveled through five states and our best experience was at the new Homewood Suites north of Santa Fe. We stayed in a wonderful "casita" which was beautifully decorated. The staff was attentive, and breakfast was wonderful both days. We will definitely stay there if we are lucky enough to return to beautiful and unique Santa Fe!
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Day 47 Catch up Day in Santa Fe
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We chatted about the trip, bikes and their impending trip to Bali & Thailand.
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Walking to CCA Cinematheque, Band at 2nd Street
... we decided to go and watch them. Got there early, and ordered some dinner and visited with other people at the bar.
Band arrives and begins to play and was a very enjoyable evening. Katherine, Bob's wife, was there as well as his brother so we had a great time catching up and just enjoying the music. Good time was had by all.
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This make me think about very young children reciting the Koran at heart.Frightening (but this is another topic).
I think we need to remember that the mother apparently had some very serious problems (I'm not a medical professional, I'm just going on the 'brandishing a knife' thing). It's one thing to make a kid memorize a book, another for the kid to have to grow up with a disturbed mother who pulls a knife on her.
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