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My kids are quite active and have had their fair share of bumps and bruises. But until this trip the kids have managed to steer clear of bad injuries on the road. Notice I said until this trip.
Exactly one day after arriving in NJ, and after a fun play date with a friend and her two boys, the kids, were wound up and late to take a nap. As I tired to round them up to go upstairs for a nap, my son protested while swinging around a heavy plastic toy Dora backpack. Unfortunately he didn't realize his sister was walking up toward him from behind. I didn't see it, my mom did. All I heard was the thunk followed by a loud wail. I turn around to find my daughter's mouth covered in blood and my son in total shock.
My mom and I quickly attended to my daughter, getting her to drink water so I could find the source of the blood and stop the bleeding (not the first mouth accident I've attended to). Meanwhile my husband attended to my son, who had run and locked himself in the bathroom crying and refused to come out.
I quickly saw her lip didn't require stitches so I took her up to nap and left my husband was with my son. As I lay her down to put on the pull-up, she smiled at me and I saw it. A huge piece of her front tooth was missing and it looked like the tooth had turned.
Meanwhile, downstairs my husband managed to convince my son that his sister was fine and he could come out. Unfortunately that was the moment I came down in hysterics screaming "Her tooth, her tooth, its broken!". I was screaming and crying and now my husband had to calm me down, mostly by stating in a somewhat patient tone "Please calm down, you are freaking out our son".
Barely calm I realized my daughter wasn't crying and so I agreed with my husband that a nap was the best option. We put both kids to sleep and started to determine our next course of action. Unfortunately my son chipped his tooth at 2 running on concrete (though a smaller chip) so we were aware of what the dentist could and could not do. We are lucky enough to have a great pediatric dentist in San Francisco who had a 24 hour emergency line where a dentist would call you back. As I waited for the dentist to return my voicemail, I called a great friend who did her residency in pediatric intensive care. After a few questions, she felt that it likely wasn't a fracture, and thought we could wait until we returned to California to see the dentist. The emergency dentist asked similar questions and offered to look at pictures over email. When my daughter awoke, she was all smiles and let us pin her down and take pictures for the dentist. An email response from the dentist said he agreed the tooth looked chipped, not fractured, and gave us a list of things to watch out for that would necessitate an immediate call to him. He said otherwise we could see him when we returned.
Having things like this happen is scary enough. Having it happen when away from home is even worse. A few things helped:
- When the bleeding started I stayed (mostly) calm. That allowed me to assess the situation.
- I knew my dentist number (had it in my phone) and was able to get the professional help I needed right away.
- I had an amazing dentist who was willing to work with us and our situation. (Those of you in the San Francisco Bay Area, Children's Choice Pediatric Dentist, located in San Francisco, locations in the Mission and Marina.)
- I set up my mother, father, and husband for success by giving them care instructions and dietary restrictions as per the dentist advice.
I'm not going to lie, I'm just now getting over being devastated. I'm starting to get used to the new smile, but I still sometimes wistfully look at pictures of her old toothy grin. It helps that she still has a great personality and it shines through in both smiles. Above all, I recognize that my child is just perfect the way she is – and that my own biases do not (and I will make sure will not) have any bearing on how she perceives herself which by all counts right now is headed in the direction of a confident self-approving young woman.
I also try to remind myself that this could have just as easily happened at home and this is no reason to stop traveling. But I'm a little glad I was able to leave for Boston (to work) and at least try and forget about it for a few days. Bumps and bruises (and chipped teeth) happen anywhere. While its not ideal for it to happen while traveling, it feels good to know I can handle it.
Update: The dentist has seen her tooth. It's shifted back into place and x-rays confirm no exposure of the nerve and no damage to the roots. They won't fix it since its a baby tooth, they will just watch it every 6 months until it falls out. So the chipped tooth smile is here to stay, at least for a little while…


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If you desire to improve your house, you better focus on the areas that you always forget. Think about windows and you will surely find them vulnerable. What you need to do is to look for window replacement services. There are a lot of companies that would be open to serve you, but you need to get the finest company. It will be essential on your part to research. It is only by research that you will be able to get the best window replacement services. There are tips that you need to consider to make it possible.
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Renewable pathways to climate-neutral Japan
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LUT University performed a first-of-its-kind modelling of the Japanese energy system across sectors and regions and at a one-hour time resolution. "With such a model, we were able to capture precisely all the flexibility requirements and technical options to facilitate the integration of very high shares of variable renewables in Japan," explains LUT Professor of Solar Economy Christian Breyer.
Entitled"Renewable pathways to climate-neutral Japan: reaching zero emissions by 2050 in the energy system," the study sets forth a three-step roadmap for renewables deployment and electrification. First, greenhouse gas emissions would fall by 45% by 2030 (relative to 2010) based largely on at least a 40% share of renewables in the power sector. The rollout of renewable electricity would be based on a comprehensive policy package to drive investments in new renewables. This renewable power would then replace coal power, which would be reduced to zero by 2030 based on a phaseout plan.
Second, emissions must decline by at least 90% by 2045 (relative to 2010). In this phase, renewables continue to grow, and electrification enters the foreground. The heat sector switches to electricity by means of heat pumps, whereas electric vehicles would become the norm on roads. At the same time, ambitious building standards and stricter regulations for vehicles would ensure efficiency gains.
Finally, green synthetic fuels eliminate residual emissions by 2050, mostly from high-temperature heat generation in industry. Not all of the processes based on fossil fuels today will, however, simply switch to green hydrogen; rather, electrification will be the preferred option economically in most cases, with hydrogen filling in the gaps. Direct electrification should therefore be prioritized wherever possible in transportation, space heating and low and mid-temperature heat in industry already today and explored for high-temperature heat.
Because green hydrogen is made from renewable electricity, producing large amounts of it domestically would significantly increase the amount of wind turbines and solar panels that need to be installed in the country. The roadmap thus foresees some imports of green hydrogen.
One option currently debated in Japan is nuclear power. The study finds, however, that nuclear is not necessary to achieve the long-term decarbonization target at a low cost. On the contrary, renewables will increasingly be less expensive than new nuclear and even lifetime extensions starting as soon as 2025. "Accelerating the deployment of renewables is essential to achieving climate neutrality by 2050" explains REI's Senior Manager Yuko Nishida. "Reaching 100% renewables in 2050 is not only a vision for Japan; it is economically and technically feasible."
Of course, these steps overlap; industry facilities, for instance, are built for decades, so any new production plants built before 2030 would at least need to be retrofittable for eventual zero emissions. Japan must therefore act now. "As a global technological leader, Japan can help pave the way towards a renewables-based energy system," says Agora's Director Patrick Graichen. "And as an economic powerhouse, Japan must be a leader in the global push for climate neutrality."
The upcoming discussions on the 6th Strategic Energy Plan and concrete regulatory measures such as an effective carbon pricing mechanism will be crucial to determine how Japan can achieve interim 2030 targets and climate neutrality by 2050. Japan must kick-start enhanced climate action as soon as possible by increasing its interim sectoral targets to reach 45% lower greenhouse gas emissions and at least 40% renewables in power generation by 2030. In particular, Japan's Green Growth strategy should include a comprehensive program to boost economic growth while moving the economy towards climate neutrality based on renewables deployment.
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Since Einfürung in die philosophische Hermeneutik by Jean Grondin published in 2001, a debate on verbum interius as an essential experience of philosophical hermeneutics has begun. A unique voice in it belongs to John Arthos' book The Inner Word in Gadamer's Hermeneutics published in 2009. Th e article presents an outline of the polemic discussion on the two books and their authors' interpretation of verbum interius. Th e outline includes James Risser's interpretation (from 1997) with which the author of the article shares the way of understanding Gadamer's hermeneutics. The text can be treated as an introduction to the interpretation of hermeneutic ontology and dialectic. Both of them, on the one hand, use the wording "speaking from deep inside of language", and on the other hand, both exceed, so to speak, the Christian thought perspective of verbum. The author comes to a conclusion that although the debate broadens – as Gadamer put it – a resonance of the text, a tendency to track a "theoretical base" of philosophical hermeneutics should not deafen its own "voice", that is the experience which the hermeneutics not only wishes to bequeath, but the experience it wants to be.
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One-hundred thousand dollars in grants were dispersed to seven LGBTQIA+-owned and supporting bars and restaurants affected by the pandemic over the weekend at Playbill's Pride in Times Square event through a partnership with Grubhub, the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), and Playbill.
Among the grants awarded were $25,000 each to Henrietta Hudson and 4West and $10,000 each to Kopatiam, Baz Bagel, Pierogi Boys, The Crabby Shack, and Superfine.
Money was raised through Grubhub's Donate the Change program, which has generated tens of millions for organizations since launching in 2018. NGLCC was named the official partner of the program for Pride month 2021, raising $2 million in grants to be given out in the months that followed. In addition to targeting businesses affected by the pandemic, NGLCC specifically allocated 30% of the funds to support businesses owned by people of color and Transgender/gender non-conforming individuals.
"We often say at NGLCC that 'If you can buy it, an LGBTQ+-owned business can supply it,'" says NGLCC Co-Founder and President Justin Nelson. "That is especially true of the LGBTQ+-owned restaurants across America who kept our communities and first responders fed throughout the pandemic. We're so grateful to Grubhub for joining NGLCC, nglccNY, and Playbill for Pride in Times Square to spread some much-needed joy and inspiration to these outstanding businesses in NYC, as we have throughout the nation. America's 1.4 million LGBTQ+-owned business owners have shown incredible resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, and now, in turn, we can help them recover stronger than ever."
Pride in Times Square, held June 25–26, saw stage and screen stars coming together with Broadway shows, LGBTQIA+ non-profits, special Times Square business promotions, and more for a weekend-long event centered around NYC Pride weekend in Times Square between 45th and 47th streets—the heart of Broadway. The weekend also served as the debut of the first-ever Playbill Pride float, which joined the NYC Pride Parade accompanied by Broadway stars.
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"Post-11 a.m. stragglers were common at Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist on a recent Sunday, though those who arrived in time for the opening hymn sang along with gusto, sans hymnals. The congregation was relaxed, laughing along with the pastor at times, at other times rising with him, clapping, and hollering. Visitors received a warmhearted welcome; this reporter and another first-timer were asked to address the congregation."
"[Senior Pastor Kendrick] Curry's sermon was merciful in both subject matter and duration. His apocalyptic theme connected recent eventsHurricanes Katrina and Rita, avian flu, earthquakeswith the Gospel of Matthew's 'wars and rumors of wars.' The time of the second coming of Christ is near, Curry told the congregation, amply footnoting his words with Biblical references.
"He took a brief swipe at gays and lesbians, but praised the compassion of Cuba's Fidel Castro and Venezuela's Hugo Chavez, who offered hurricane victims doctors and cheap oil, respectively. Curry held up the U.S. government's refusal as evidence of 'pridefulness and arrogance.'" ...
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Sen. Kay Hagan (D-NC) holds a very slight lead over all her possible challengers in the Republican primary, according to a new poll.
The poll, from American Insights, however founded a high number of undecided voters. Against House Speaker Thom Tillis (R-NC), Hagan leads 38 percent to 35 percent. In a matchup with Rev. Mark Harris, Hagan leads 39 percent to 35 percent and against tea partier Greg Brannon Hagan gets 38 percent while Brannon gets just 36 percent.


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December 8th 2007
Volatility is Hurting Carry Trade
While covering the emergence of the carry trade over the last couple years, the Forex Blog has echoed the sentiments of the self-proclaimed experts, who argued that Japanese interest rates would never rise enough to seriously threaten the carry trade. Instead, any threats would have to come in the form of volatility, which would theoretically drive traders to spur the comparatively high returns of carry trading in favor of low risk. As if on cue, the carry trade has retreated significantly as the credit crisis aka housing bubble shockwave has rippled through global capital markets. As the negative fallout builds, many of the carry traders who braved the first storm are rushing for the exits. Bloomberg News reports:
Volatility implied by dollar-yen currency options expiring in one week with a strike price near current levels rose to 13.25 percent… Traders quote implied volatility, a gauge of expected swings in exchange rates, as part of pricing options.
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Well I have traveled to all the possible places in India with my newborn. Surprising isn't it? I thought it would be very difficult in the beginning but later found out it was very easy and I enjoyed a lot more with her. It can be a little intimidating but nothing you can't do with a little preparation and some tips.
So here are a few tips and tricks which will help you while going for a trip with your new born:
We should always make a list of the things we are supposed to carry so that it's easier to pack and unpack.
Make a to-do list in your mobile app so that you don't forget any important thing which you were supposed to pack in the luggage.
Always make a separate bag for your baby. Never mix your stuff with your baby's stuff as you may require your baby's stuff anytime. Baby accessories are very small and may be difficult to find amidst other things.
Make a small kit bag with your baby's necessary things such as baby shampoo, wet wipes, baby comb, baby moisturizer, baby wash, hand sanitizer, diapers etc. A small bottle of powder, baby nail cutter etc. can also be packed in the same bag.
Make your baby wear comfortable clothes so that it doesn't hurt them in any way and is very easy to change. Do carry plenty of extra clothes as newborns can poop or have acid reflux quite frequently.
Always carry bibs, tissue papers and napkins and keep them handy.
Use a baby carrier to travel with your baby. I used a baby carrier throughout my traveling and it was the best companion. My daughter would comfortably sleep in the carrier making our vacation easy and enjoyable.
Carry a thermos, feeding bottle, spoon, masher and feeder bowl and nursing cape which will ease all your worries related to weaning and feeding. It always helped me to carry a thermos and baby food that could be made instantly. Whenever my daughter was hungry I used to mix the food instantly with hot water and feed her wherever possible. I carried a nursing cape to nurse her whenever required and in public without any worry. Do consult your doctor before starting baby food for your little one.
Use a car seat for a long distance drive, so that the baby is seated comfortably
Sturdy and light strollers are also another accessory that comes in handy while traveling.
Always keep the medical file of your baby with you. It is an essential as you may need it at any time.
Carry disposable diapers and disposable bags as they can poop anytime.
Carry their medicines which can be needed anytime such as medicines for cough, cold, loose motion, fever etc because it is very common.
Do a research on the climatic condition and carry the clothes of the baby as per the weather.
I hope you found my article helpful. Do share your tips and tricks in the comments section!


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event recap: Spiritual Emphasis week
In mid-March, staff, interns, and students take a break from their normal morning schedules for a week of condensed spiritual input.
This year, we had the privilege of hearing local ministers Scott Gallagher, Guy Prudhomme, and Zach Malech share from the book of Titus. Dan Prout led us in a teaching on prayer.
After staff and interns covered the students in prayer, the students in turn prayed over those in authority.
We were encouraged to hear from former students Alyssa McMahon (2016) and Jackie Turner (2010) as well as current students Zack and Nate. Interns Justin Dillenback and Maddie Johnston also led us in devotional times.


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1) What will I learn in the HypnoBirthing classes?
The full class outline is here: http://hypnobirthinggta.com/about/
2) How many weeks are the classes?
The full program is five weekly classes of 2.5 hours each.
3) When should I start the classes?
Because you baby could arrive anytime after 37 weeks (full term), it is recommended that you start the classes when you are 32 weeks pregnant or earlier so that you will finish the classes in time.
Some mothers like to start the classes much earlier so that they have a lot of time to practice and benefit from the relaxation exercises. Some mothers prefer to start the classes later so that the information is fresh in their minds.
4) Can my husband/spouse/partner/ friend attend the classes?
Your chosen birthing companion is welcomed and encouraged to join you during each class. The program includes exercises for the birth companions to help relax the mother as well as guidelines on how to best support the mother during labour and birth. Alternatively, some mothers don't have a partner, and that is fine too!
5) Do I need to take an additional prenatal class from my hospital/ midwife clinic/ doctor's office?
The HypnoBirthing Childbirth Preparation classes are designed to provide (along with the HypnoBirthing techniques and exercises) comprehensive information regarding labour and birth, with discussion on what to generally expect with hospital and home births as well as brief discussion on breastfeeding and after care for the mother. Many parents who take the HypnoBirthing classes don't take any other additional prenatal classes. The HypnoBirthing class outline is here for your reference: http://hypnobirthinggta.com/about/
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A single, candle-topped cupcake with mounds of blue frosting is a sweet way to wish your son a happy birthday from the both of you. Filled with colorful lights in the background to create a festive party setting, this card is a reminder to him that he makes the world brighter for everyone around him and has so many wonderful gifts just waiting to be shared. Whatever age he's turning, he's sure to be touched by this heartfelt greeting.
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WATER'S EDGE….Over at American Footprints, Haggai has a comment about President Bush's speech to the Knesset on Thursday:
While it might be true that Bush just took "the basically unprecedented step of lashing out at his domestic political opponents in a speech to a foreign parliament," why does it matter where he made the speech? Why should we care about that particular aspect of it?
Let's surmise this scenario: Obama becomes president and ends up in the circumstance of visiting Israel to advance negotiations on a peace agreement, while simultaneously drawing down American forces from Iraq. Let's say he gives a speech there talking about both of those things, and he argues for why American withdrawal from Iraq is better for Israel than the policies of the previous administration, including an argument about why invading Iraq in the first place was not beneficial to America or to Israel. Surely Republicans would cry foul about the U.S. president slamming his domestic opposition on foreign soil, but would any of us liberals be against it? I sure wouldn't be.
I think this business about politics stopping at water's edge has always been overblown, honored more in the breach than the observance. Regardless, though, I agree with Haggai: if this rule ever made sense, it doesn't anymore. Travel is too ubiquitous, television and the internet are too global, and audiences are too sophisticated for this to matter much anymore. Everyone in the world already knows how Bush and Obama feel about talking with various international bad actors because they see see it on TV every day. 24/7 cable news has made the distinction of where something is said mostly obsolete and the symbology of showing a united front on foreign soil little more than a quaint relic of an earlier age.
What Bush said was ridiculous, but the fact that he said in Israel didn't make it any worse. It may have had a good run, but it's time to officially retire the water's edge rule.


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Not winning World Cup remains my only regret: Veteran India pacer Jhulan Goswami
Sep 23, 2022
London [UK], September 23 : The veteran pacer Jhulan Goswami, who will be retiring from international cricket after the ODI series against England, on Friday said that after playing World Cups and not winning it will be her "only regret" in her stunning cricket career.
"I have played two World Cup finals but couldn't win the trophy. That remains my only regret because you prepare for World Cup for four years. There is a lot of hard work. For every cricketer, it is a dream-come-true moment to win a World Cup," Jhulan Goswami said in a virtual pre-match press conference.
Undoubtedly, Jhulan is one of the finest pacers India has ever produced. Jhulan will bid farewell to international cricket on Saturday as the Indian team will take on England in the final and third match of the three-match ODI series.
The legendary Indian fast bowler has represented the country in 12 Tests, 68 T20I and 203 ODIs. She has picked up 44 wickets in Tests, 253 wickets in Women's ODI and 56 wickets in Women's T20I.
The legendary pacer said that she is fortunate to play the sport as she came from a small town where no one knows about women's cricket.
"When I started I never thought of playing for such a long time. It was a great experience. I am fortunate to play the sport. Honestly, coming from a humble background and a small town like Chakdah (in West Bengal's Nadia district), I didn't know anything about women's cricket," said the legendary pacer.
While talking about her journey, Jhulan said receiving the India cap was one of the most special moments of her journey.
"My best memory is when I got the India cap and bowled the first over because I never imagined (that I will play for India). The journey was difficult as I had to travel for two-and-half hours by local train one way every day for training," Jhulan said.
Speaking about the moment that will always stay with her, Jhulan said: "When I started, it was different. Those days, we used to represent the women's cricket association of India and now, we are under the umbrella of BCCI. We are fortunate enough; every time BCCI supports us and they always come forward to support us. At the same time, the best memory, was when I received the maiden India cap from my captain was a wonderful feeling."
"Bowling that first over, that was the most important moment of my life. I always dreamt of playing for the country. In 1997, the first time I saw the Women's World Cup final at Eden Gardens, it was between Australia and New Zealand," she added.
"I was a ball girl for that match, and then I dreamt that I might represent my country for the first time. That is how I started, representing the country is the biggest moment of my life," she further stated.
During the ICC Women's World Cup 2022, Goswami equalled the record for most wickets in the history of the tournament when she picked up her 39th wicket. The veteran pacer made her international debut in 2005 and since then, she has represented India in five World Cups. She has represented India ICC Women's World Cup in 2005, 2009, 2013, 2017 and 2022.


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So, after reading that headline, I'm sure you've got no shortage of questions. Questions such as "Who are you?", "Why are you writing about this?", and "Why are you wasting so much time in the intro of this article?" Well, let's just get down to the nitty gritty: there's a Gatorade for dogs. And it tastes like chicken. And you thought there were no positive headlines in 2017.
This news comes from a study published in Frontiers In Veterinary Science, an open-access journal that covers health topics for humans and animals alike. Comparing different means of hydration for sniffer dogs, the study showed that the pooches preferred one drink in particular: an electrolyte fluid that tastes like chicken. Still sounds better than Mountain Dew.
The reason for the creation of this drink, outside of the fact that dogs deserve something to drink other than water, is to reduce the risk of heatstroke for our four-legged friends. Because many sniffer dogs work in troublesome environments, the drink will hopefully make work safer for them by replacing electrolytes, much like Gatorade for humans. What, you thought Gatorade was only used to get rid of your post-karaoke hangover? Yeah, so did I.
According to University of Pennsylvania Associate Professor of Critical Care Cynthia Otto, "Dog handlers disagree about the most effective method, and since there was no data on the safety or effectiveness of each technique, we wanted to provide some clarity." The researchers discovered that the dogs were much less likely to drink the electrolyte fluid if it was flavorless, leading to the introduction of chicken flavoring. It's great to know that research funding and hours of work was used to come to the conclusion that dogs like chicken.
Personally, as someone that is tired of taking separate actions for hydrating myself and eating chicken, I'm very hopeful for the day that I can pick up some Chickenade at my local 7-11. And why stop there? We could soon be sipping the savory flavors of New England clam chowder, black forest ham, and beef wellington. Thank goodness for science.


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10 September 2007
You love glass and steel, 'r never afraid to look up high into the sky and raving madness creeps up your spine as you dream of jumping it one day then this link will surely make your day.
tags > architecture, photography
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Jepla, kiekt te ki do si.ReplyDelete
Een post ip Lander zn blog.
Coole foto's! Zijn da allemaal de joene, zoja dan eje en talent dak nog nie van weten.
Zo nie toch tof daje in NY ziet gewist e!
Voor int geval dat int alleen int engels te doen is:
Hey lander,
My first post on Lander blog site.
Very nice pictures. Are they yours? Yes? Then you have a talent that i didnt now about.
If not? Well, im sure NY was cool!
groetjes uit twesten.
Mr T. aka Tillimanjaro :)
Yes Yes it my finger pushing that button, my eye looking that lens, my senses saying "click click click", the gangsters going "boom boom boom" but they didn't let me publish those pics unfort.ReplyDelete
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Home > The Dark Prophecy > Soul Machine Mine
Soul Machine Mine
The area appears to be a large underground mining facility, with many huge cogs and gears fitted into numerous gargantuan mechanisms. The entry point appears to be a viewing platform of sorts, with a human-shaped figure drawn in by the artist to give us the scale of the facility. Chains dangle from the ceiling, and beneath these is a metal-looking cart track. The track appears to come from the direction of the viewing platform, and then takes a harsh right turn towards a heavily-damaged door surrounded by small piles of rocks and ore. The door appears to have been forced open and is dislodged from its frame. On the cart tracks, a decorated cart is filled with what appears to be ore. One of the artists notes says that the "player pushes cart" and indicates in the direction of the damaged doorway.
At the side of this cart track, there appears to be pipes funnelling liquid into an underground river or sewage drain.
Story Speculation
We can assume that Kain accesses the Hallway Elevator area in the Inner Bastion, and descends to the caverns deep beneath. Kain would have likely eventually discovered the Soul Machine Mine, the outer area of the greater Soul Machine complex.
The mining facility still seems to be in a good state of repair, and other than some slight cracking on the walls and one particularly worn metal door, the place could still be fully operational. It is notable how the complex equipment and massive mechanisms here contrast with the primitive wooden carts and cart tracks seen in the Steam Pipe Cave nearby.
If we consider the Bastion to be originally of Ancient construction, then perhaps this Soul Machine complex buried beneath is also one of their relics. The possible history and purpose of the Soul Machine itself is discussed in the Soul Machine Core essay, but this mine does seem to be a vital component.
Consider that in Blood Omen, Malek possessed machines that would create Sarafan Wraiths. These wraiths, the long-dead spirits of Sarafan warriors, were resurrected into shells of animate metal armour and attacked Kain during his time in the Bastion. If these wraith-producing machines were merely somehow channelling the functionality of the greater Soul Machine buried deep beneath the Bastion, then some part of this process would presumably need access to raw metals and ores to construct the armour bodies for the summoned souls to inhabit. Recall what we see of this in Blood Omen, the machines in Malek's Bastion were not observed taking empty armour and fusing souls into it, they were seen generating the metal armour and summoning Sarafan souls to them in one efficient process.
Perhaps at some point during the Ancient and Hylden war, the Ancients purposely built this facility due to mass quantities of nearby underground ores. The mine itself would be automated, gathering ores (possibly filtering them from the nearby underground river), and then transporting them to the Soul Machine Core. The Soul Machine Core would then summon a soul from another plane to inhabit a shell constructed from the ore materials. When completed, the process would result in golem-like creatures that were seen in Defiance, souls bound to artificial bodies, immediately ready to be troops in the ongoing war against the Hylden.
When Malek discovered the Soul Machine long abandoned and forgotten beneath the Bastion, he could have reactivated it and with careful experimentation, attuned it to manufacture Sarafan armour and gather Sarafan souls from beyond death, to create the wraith army seen in Blood Omen.
We can assume that the facility and mine is still operational (possibly with some modifications and maintenance completed by the Bastion's Hylden occupiers), and is now ferrying ore to the Soul Machine Core for the manufacture of shells for Hylden souls to inhabit, thus creating the Hylden Armour Wraiths seen in many of the Dark Prophecy screenshots and renders.
The artist's notes confirm that Kain would have been required to push some of the carts through this area, perhaps to smash through barriers of ore (or even causing the damage to the wrecked door seen in the concept art). Through pushing these carts and possibly other puzzles, Kain would have possibly gained access to the Dragon Statue Reaver Forge, and the Soul Machine Core.
Speculative Map
The untextured 3D model image discussed here was discovered on the official website and portfolio of Aaron Hausmann in 2008. Shortly after it was added to his site, the image was removed, but fortunately had been saved and preserved for the purposes of this essay.
Aaron's LinkedIn page confirms that he was employed as an artist at Ritual Entertainment between December 2003 and January 2007, and now works for Nerve Software.
Some very limited description was provided on Aaron's site, now removed:
Environment Artist on Legacy of Kain: The Dark Prophecy - PS2, Xbox, PC CANCELLED
Modelled and unwrapped props to hand off to texture artist.
Modelled, mapped, and lit environments based off of designers' layouts. Textures created by another artist.
The concept art images were originally found in the DeviantArt account of Andez Gaston, and was later published on his official blog. Screenshots are preserved here for historical reference.
Andez and his brother Anderson were freelance conceptual artists hired by Ritual Entertainment in 2004 to work on The Dark Prophecy. Andez confirms his work on the game on their joint portfolio blog site, on his individual portfolio, and in image annotations in his DeviantArt account:
Legacy of Kain : Dark prophecy (cancelled game of 04)
while scoping YouTube I manage to run into a video of a project quite familiar and it brought back memories when we were still young.my brother and I had just been hired at a video game company at the time which was still known as ritual entertainment to work on a game that many people knew very well. though nothing came to fruition that project was to be legacy of Kain: Dark Prophecy for the PS2. for those of you interested in seeing some of the character/creature designs click on the link below
Ritual Enertainment-Legacy of Kain: the dark prophecy(cancelled Game)concept artists (ag/dez) 2003-04
Legacy of Kain : Dark Prophecy concept art
concept art done during our time at the company once known as ritual entertainment. for what was supposed to be the final chapter in the Kain series. the game was later cancelled for reasons unknown if given the chance i would work on this again in a heartbeat.- agartofgastonbros.blogspot.com
— artofgastonbros.blogspot.com
Legacy of Kain :Dark Prophecy game art(cancelled) the non interesting stuff about game development art. If you're planning to work in games be prepared to do a lot of breakaway concept art and props.
The name "Soul Machine" has been used as both the image filenames and artists' notes, and seem to confirm it to be the designation for this area during development. The artwork and renders were originally published under the filenames kain-soulmachinearea3_unit7, kain-soulmachinearea4_unit7, kain-soulmachinearea6_unit7, kain-soulmacineareaoreandrockfor and LOK_CrystalRocks_01.


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Four faculty members recognized for Jack Miller Awards
The Jack Miller Faculty Awards are given annually to recognize Georgia Southern University College of Education (COE) faculty for demonstrated excellence in areas of teaching, service and/or scholarship. Awards can be given in each area along with an additional Educator of the Year Award, which recognizes scholarship in all three of the considered areas.
For the 2017-2018 academic year, four COE faculty members received Jack Miller Awards including Amanda Wall, Ph.D., Aslihan Unal, Ph.D., Julie Garlen, Ed.D. and Michelle Reidel, Ph.D.
Amanda Wall received the Jack Miller Educator of the Year Award, recognizing her proven success in all award areas including teaching, service and scholarship. Wall is an assistant professor of middle grades education in the Department of Teaching and Learning. She joined Georgia Southern in 2013 after completing her doctorate in teacher education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Since 2014, Wall has served as the faculty advisor for the Collegiate Middle Level Association (CMLA). She is an active member in several professional organizations including: the American Classical League; American Educational Research Association; Association for Middle Level Education; Georgia Middle School Association; and the National Association of Professors of Middle Level Education.
Wall's research interests include middle level education and adolescent literacy.
Aslihan Unal, recipient of the Jack Miller Award for Teaching, is an assistant professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning. Unal teaches graduate-level courses in the master's of curriculum and instruction–accomplished teaching program. A member of the COE faculty since 2013, she previously served as an assistant professor at Usak University in Usak, Turkey. Unal earned a Ph.D. in Elementary Education from Florida State University. She also holds a master's in elementary education from the University of Missouri and a bachelor's in elementary education from Pamukkale University in Turkey.
Unal's research interests include assessment of teaching and learning, technology in education, classroom management and parental involvement.
The Jack Miller Award for Scholarship and Creative Activity was awarded to Department of Teaching and Learning's Julie Garlen. Recently promoted to the full rank of professor, Garlen serves as the program coordinator of the M.A.T. in Early Childhood Education degree program. A Triple Eagle Alumna, Garlen earned a bachelor's and master's in history as well as a doctorate in curriculum studies from Georgia Southern University. This is the third Jack Miller Award that Garlen has received, as she earned the award in the area of teaching in 2014 and the award for service in 2012. She has also received a University Award for Excellence in Service (2013).
Primary research interests for Garlen include early childhood education and cultural curriculum studies, including critical childhood studies and pop culture pedagogies. She has recently published articles in Feminist Media Studies, Curriculum Inquiry, The Journal of Consumer Culture, Educational Studies, and Review of Education, Pedagogy, and Cultural Studies. She is the co-editor of two volumes published in 2016: Disney, Culture, and Curriculum and Teaching with Disney.
Michelle Reidel was named winner of the Jack Miller Award for Service. An associate professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning, Reidel serves as the program coordinator for both the M.Ed. in Secondary Education and M.Ed. in Middle Grades Education degree programs. She joined Georgia Southern in 2006 after serving as an instructor at the University of Colorado-Boulder where she earned her doctorate in curriculum and instruction, specializing in social studies education. Reidel is also a previous winner of the Jack Miller Award for Teaching (2009). She serves as the coordinator of the Southeast Regional Social Studies Fair and is an active supporter of the Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy.
Reidel's research interests include democratic education, social studies teacher education and the role of emotion in teaching and learning.
The Jack Miller Faculty Awards are given each fall during the College's annual meeting.
Jack Miller was the former Dean of the College of Education at Georgia Southern. He endowed the Jack Miller Faculty Awards in 1994 after leaving to accept the position of Dean of the College of Education at Florida State University. In September 2016, Miller retired from his position as the President of Central Connecticut State University. The awards are open to all full-time, tenure-track COE faculty who have completed at least three years of full-time service at the University.
For more information about the Jack Miller Awards or to view past recipients, visit https://coe.georgiasouthern.edu/awards/
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As we approached the border to Transdniestria (a country not recognized by anyone in the world), the large man sitting next to me pulled out his passport. I looked over to see a red cover with gold letters emblazoned on it: CCCP.
That is the Russian equivalent of the abbreviation for the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. Yes, I was about to head into what many people say is the last trace of true Soviet culture. I was full of nervous anticipation as I had also heard that the border guards liked to hassle and demand bribes from foreigners – especially those who do not speak Russian. I was hoping my Russian would be passable if I ended up having to answer any questions.
Crossing the border ended up being much easier than expected. About half of the people in my mini-bus exited (presumably those without a CCCP passport) and went to a small building to go through immigration. Somehow, I ended up being the last in line but the driver of the bus waited in the building with me until I was finished. The officer seemed surprised to see an American passport but his sole questions consisted of asking me if I was leaving that day (visitors can only stay 10 hours without going through more paperwork) and how to pronounce my first, middle and last names – he was writing the Russian equivalents on my registration form. Then he stamped the form and wrote in the time by which I was required to depart.
I had until 9:40 p.m. to explore Transdniestria.
The first thing I noticed upon arriving in the capital, Tiraspol, was how quiet and empty it felt – a stark contrast to the chaos and crowds of the bus station in Chisinau. I found a money exchange to change some Moldovan lei for Transdniestrian rubles – just enough to buy something to eat and buy a bus ticket back to Moldova because once I left Transdniestria, the currency would lose all value. That's what happens to currency from a country that doesn't technically exist.
I walked down the aptly-named Lenin street from the combination train and bus station to the main drag in town, 25th of October street, stopping for a stroll through the small Kirov Park on my way. For a city of nearly 200,000 people, they seemed to be few and far between on the streets. It was a little eerie.
Just like Chisinau, Tiraspol is not a particularly attractive city and the lingering snow and ice did not help. I stopped into a Russian Orthodox church and walked through Constitution Place before making my way to the War Memorial at the far end of 25th of October street. Unlike most former Soviet countries whose war memorials honor those who fell in World War II, Tiraspol's remembers those who died in the fighting in 1992 after Transdniestria declared its independence from Moldova. And of course there was the obligatory Lenin statue.
After less than two hours, I was kind of bored with Tiraspol
However, I wasn't ready to leave Transdniestria just yet, so I hopped on a trolleybus across the Dniestr River to Bendery, the other "major" town in Transdniestria with a population just over 100,000. Bendery had a slightly more residential feel to it, with streets full of small houses mixed in with large Soviet era apartment buildings. I also found a slew of political posters promoting close ties with Russia and its leader, Vladimir Putin.
While my guidebook spoke of the 16th century Tighina Fortress possibly opening to the public by the time I visited, I couldn't quite figure out where it was located. So I snapped some pictures and took a look at Bendery's war memorial before finding the bus station to catch a bus back to Chisinau.
Crossing the border on the return trip was even more painless than entering and, to my disappointment, they didn't stamp my passport on either occasion.
Perhaps it is because I spent the last six months traveling in former Soviet countries, but Tiraspol and Bendery didn't feel all that different or interesting or "more Soviet" than any other place I visited. If anything, they were simply a little more empty and a little less commercialized (the only chain I saw was a Moldovan Andy's Pizza restaurant).
I am glad I went to see Transdniestria for myself but it also felt like a bit of a waste. And even though I was nervous about possible hassles or bribe shakedowns, I left wishing something like that did happen so I would have at least had a really good story to tell at the end of the day.


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Once upon a time in a land far, far away, there lived a pale princess with hair dyed to resemble spun gold. She was no ordinary princess, this one. She was older, wiser, slightly neurotic, with a click of OCD, and a fierce desire to make people happy through food. This last trait was a particularly tricky one, considering current dietary restrictions, food allergies, and personal taste preferences. In another life though, she cared naught for these things and would willingly feed her guests pesticide laden, steroid ridden food substances so long as it tasted good. Times have changed for our sweet heroine though, and she is now more conscious about the food she serves to others.
Alright enough with this fairy tale business. I can't sustain it for more than a paragraph anyway. Besides, while sweet and simple, they are not the building blocks of reality.
Case in point, if you lose a shoe at the stroke of midnight, it's probably because you consumed too many cocktails and no longer care about hiding your twisted toes from the world. While tragic of course, you're not saving the one remaining pump, hoping Prince Charming will suddenly appear with its mate. Instead, you're ditching its counterpart five minutes after you lost the first one and relishing in the fact your feet can suddenly breath again.
Here's the real deal, the more direct story and probably the one I should have opened with. My friends, bless their hearts, have been begging me for years to make and bring my world-renowned (a slight exaggeration) Layered Taco Dip to the annual Super Bowl Party. Much to their dismay, their requests have fallen on deaf ears.
Once upon a time…see, this is how the fairy tale business started.
Anyway, back in the day, I would bring a certain taco dip to every event, and it was always a huge hit with multiple recipe requests. The pie plate would be licked clean and the people were happy, although they left with bellies full of packaged goods and processed foods, oozing ingredients I couldn't pronounce. Oh the horror, followed swiftly by the inevitable shame.
Now before you think I've become all holier than thou with my healthy eating (maybe just a smidge), let me just say the meat portion of this dip came from a can. It also retained the shape of the can so when you pulled it out, it looked like a giant gelatinous can shaped bubble of beef, and it would stay that way until you spread it out with a spoon. Can you say "gag me with that very same spoon." I'm fairly certain this was the proverbial straw which pushed me towards my veggie loving ways. Suffice to say, I've seen better looking dog food, which is why I simply couldn't stomach making this any longer. Nor could I, in good conscience, feed it to my friends.
Despite my refusal to make this dip ever again, the requests continue to come, year after year after year after year. Which is why I finally caved and decided to recreate it, using quality ingredients this time around: organic ground beef, obtained through my food share, coupled with tomatoes I canned over the summer, and ooey gooey cheesy goodness.
While I can't personally vouch for the actual flavor of my elevated dip, I can tell you it smelled great. I also know the Hubby put down half the pie plate in a matter of minutes and the sample ramekin I gifted one of my friends came back sparkling clean and with a glowing review. Hence the reason I'm now sharing this recipe with all of you. If you have carnivores in your life, they will thank you. Just be prepared to make this dish an annual tradition.
- -----Base Layer: Cheese-----
- 4 ounces plain Greek Yogurt
- 4 ounces plain Cream Cheese
- -----Second Layer: Meat-----
- 1 pound, organic Ground Beef
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp. Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/2 tsp. Cajun Seasoning
- 2 tsps. Paprika
- -----Third Layer: Tomato Salsa*-----
- 14.5 ounces Crushed Tomatoes (or canned tomatoes if you have them).
- 1/2 Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1/2 tsp. Salt
- 1/2 tsp. Pepper
- 1/4 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
- -----Final Layer: More Cheese-----
- 6 ounces Chipotle Cheese, shredded**
- 2 Green Onions, chopped (optional)
- Tortilla Chips, for dipping.
- -----Base Layer: The Cheese-----
- In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt and cream cheese until thoroughly combined. Spread out on the bottom of a 9.5 inch pie plate. This is your base layer.
- -----Second Layer: The Meat-----
- Place ground beef in a skillet and cook until meat is fully browned, stirring occasionally. Once meat is cooked through, drain any grease if necessary and place skillet back on the burner on low heat. Add water and stir in seasonings. Simmer for another 10 minutes until seasonings are fully absorbed. Spread this layer on top of your cream cheese mixture.
- -----Third Layer: Tomato Salsa-----
- Combine tomatoes, onion, garlic and seasonings in a blender. Blend for thirty seconds. Spread this layer on top of the meat.
- -----Final Layer: More Cheese------
- Toss shredded cheese on top of the dish and then bake in 350 degree oven for 10 to 15 minutes until cheese has melted.
- Top with chopped green onions and serve warm alongside your favorite tortilla chips.
- *Tomato Salsa: you could make your own or you could use a jar of quality salsa.
- **Chipotle Cheese: if you prefer this to be less spicy, use a Colby Jack cheese instead.
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Eureka, eureka! At last she knows.
the candle she holds is burning her soul
so she huffs and puffs to blow it right out
but magic, oh, magic, that candle, you know,
goes out for a time then lights up again.
And so to Plan "B" she makes all haste
but the pages are blank in her journal of schemes
and she knows, she does, to not ever dream,
so what, oh, what, is a gypsy to do?
She ponders and ponders the question at length
till finally, yes, she'll tie up her mind
and pull and pull with all of her might
until time suffocates and everything dies.
But time, the devil, keeps marching on
so off to Plan "C" she makes her way
but the path is littered with sticks and stones
which don't hurt soul as everyone knows.
Slowly, slowly, but gypsies must rest
and always, of course, hope for the best
but indeed she is most fearful to tread
on all those dastardly sticks and stones.
One day, one day, she'll fly overhead
when mind is released and everything's dead!


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Once feared long gone, we're once again living in an age of lyricism, where emcees are devoted to carefully crafted lyrics with song structure, artist who display effort into rhyme schemes and different rhythmic patterns throughout a track, are once again grabbing hip-hop's spotlight.
Maff Test seems to be one of those rappers. Fresh off the new release of his David Ruffin single, the Harvey, IL emcee shared with us a bit of his reason for this song, That'd be to pull some characteristics of David Ruffin as it relates to his position with The Temptations, being the flyest, confident irreplaceable part of the group seemingly oblivious to the contrary. Cuz on a side note that's the kind of bold energy you gotta have about your efforts. Minus the bs but you get it.
What's Maff's writing process? The words and concept often come to me more often than I choose them.
What's behind the meaning of the letters NFL as it relates to his alias being "NFL Harvey"? NFL stands for No Finish Line and Is directly related to motivation for others and me that it's no stopping no matter what the goal is, no matter what your failures are you find a way to keep going.
What one song does he think really represents him as an artist? That might be one that is yet to be released, but as of now I will have to go with Left or Right.
Where the name Maff even come from? Lol I get that a lot but it's easy when I say it, it came from the throwback phrase of clockin maff (meaning getting money), one of older homies said it one day & I ran with it not even planning on it being a part of this whole music journey long term but it is what it is. It's a different name but people definitely don't be forgetting it.
What are you doing when you not doing music? Contributing to that hustle and flow kind of model, being a sneaker head, car fanatic, designing clothes for the website, finding something to fix up on from houses to cars to even my motorhome. I mean I'm probably producing income during the day and making some more music by night to make more income lol, then it's always family time too you know.
Any shows coming up and when the last time you toured? No shows coming up just yet but soon though, the last time I toured was in 2020 with Fashawn & J-Stone, we definitely got it in then covid hit so it got cut a little short but I'm getting to it though so stay tuned.
Anything else you want to tell the people before we let you go? The video for David Ruffin Dropping soon so Ima double back with that and Aye.. be on watch for more music and more visuals for the music, follow me and chime in on what's next, I been contemplating vlogging bout money making methods and credit since a lot of people don't know how it often directly relate to music so yea get at me.


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Senate economic development plan would lower corporate taxes
Some North Carolina corporations would pay no income tax under a plan rolled out by the state Senate Wednesday.Posted — Updated
In a news conference Wednesday afternoon, Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger said that the changes would make North Carolina more attractive to businesses of all stripes.
"It is our belief that corporations will still pay a significant amount of taxes under this legislation," Berger said.
The Berger plan would lower corporate income taxes from 5 percent to 4 percent in 2016 and to 3 percent in 2017. Current law already contemplated lowering the corporate income tax rate but only after North Carolina met certain revenue collection benchmarks that it has thus far missed.
The more sweeping change to corporate tax law is more complicated. Currently, corporate taxes are based on a combination of how many employees the company has in the state, the size and value of its buildings and how much it sells in the state.
Berger's bill would move to a "single sales factor," meaning companies would be taxed just on what they sell in North Carolina. Companies that don't sell any of their product or service in North Carolina would pay no tax.
Lawmakers could not immediately say how much these changes would cost the state but promised to provide those estimates. In a presentation Tuesday, Commerce Secretary John Skvarla said North Carolina could not afford the change to single sales factor.
"I would say we could not afford not to do it," Berger said, noting other states in the Southeast, including South Carolina, are already using single sales factor to lure companies.
Gov. Pat McCrory quickly slammed the proposal.
"It breaks the bank. It breaks the promises of last year's tax reform," McCrory said during a presentation to members of the North Carolina League of Municipalities. "I also think it divides North Carolina, which is the last thing we want to do."
Berger was just as quick to fire back.
"I'm trying to comprehend how the governor wants to spend $1 billion on new incentives but considers it 'breaking the bank' to allow North Carolina taxpayers and job-creators to keep about $500 million of their own money. The math does not add up," he said in a statement.
Other lures in the package
Senate leaders also plan to use more traditional lures for businesses, including:
- A new program that would refund some payroll taxes paid by companies that invest more than $1 billion in a manufacturing plant and hire more than 2,500 workers. That new program is aimed squarely at large manufacturers such as automakers and aerospace companies.
- Remake the JDIG program, currently the state's most commonly used economic development program, to better distribute its benefits across the state. Wake, Mecklenburg and Durham counties now use up 80 percent of JDIG funding.
- In a separate bill, senators say they would extend the state's current economic development program to lure current prospects while the long-term bill is hashed out.
"The governor needs to accept responsibility for rapidly draining his jobs incentive fund and directing close to 90 percent of the state's incentive money to its richest three counties, including his own," Senate Majority Leader Harry Brown said in a statement. "These counties already receive a disproportionate share of sales tax and transportation funds, and it's time for the 97 other counties in this state to be treated with respect."
Efforts to push certain tax credits have been blasted by conservative groups, which say North Carolina should not be in the business of corporate giveaways.
Donald Bryson, state director for Americans for Prosperity, one of those conservative groups, said he gave the Senate bill a "nine-tenths endorsement." He takes issue with plans to extend JDIG and create a new program to lure a manufacturer, but he likes the changes to the corporate income tax.
"This bill is much better than what the House put forward," Bryson said."It gives us two years to wean the state off the drug that is corporate welfare."
Liberal advocates were less impressed.
"The corporate tax cuts in the Senate's proposal would further reduce revenue for investments in our public schools and universities and other building blocks that help drive the success of businesses," Alexandra Sirota, director of the left-leaning Budget & Tax Center, said in a statement. "Businesses need an educated workforce and modern infrastructure to be successful. Cuts to the tax rates for profitable corporations or changes to the way corporate income is considered for purposes of taxation also won't address falling wages for the average North Carolinian."
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A prisoner in her own home, a captive in her own body. Assaulted and trapped with no one to hear her cries for help…and knowing no one will believe her if they do. This is the terrifying reality Alaina finds herself in when she moves in to the house her mother died in. At first she thinks it's the loss of her mother that is haunting her, but she is soon shown it is something far more malicious and unrelenting. The spirit taunts her as it invades her body, mind, and soul, completely trapping her. Alaina has to fight for answers on what really happened to her mother if she has any hopes of survival. She must find a way to endure this monster who lives and breathes to rob her of her sanity as it demands a savage hold on her.
If you know where to look, the independent horror film scene is thriving with exciting and interesting material. There's a large portion of talent (behind and in front of the camera) who are paying homage to the films of the 80's and 90's by designing films using the throwback mentality while developing and maintaining a voice of their own. One such voice who is dying to be heard is that of Kelsey Zukowski. She's an actress, model, and writer who is carving out her place in the genre as well as helping to prove the roles women were previously offered in the genre are on their way out and in this new day and age, they're going to take it over. Teaming up with director James Tucker, Zukowski writes and stars in WITHIN THESE WALLS, a slow-burn supernatural thriller that's an obvious throwback using old school techniques to deliver a film worthy of your precious time.
Aspiring writer Alaina (Kelsey Zukowski) has made the decision to move back into her childhood home alone. It was a difficult choice for her since it was also the scene of where her mother died. Her father Will (Marv Blauvelt) is a bit reluctant but supports her in the decision. As she settles herself in, she plans on getting back to work on a book she's going to write.
Soon, the reality of the situation begins to set in and she feels a presence in the house. She doesn't think there's anything to fear, believing it's her mother, so she goes back to her initial plan. She tries rekindling old friendships but she just keeps to herself and her work. She soon realizes that the spirit isn't who she believed it to be. In fact, it's much darker than she could have ever imagined. It cuts her off from the rest of the world, invading her in every way possible, she strives to hold on to her sanity while trying to learn the truth behind her mother's death. The only person who may be able to help her is psychic Sage Hawthorne (Felissa Rose), and even her experience may be no match for this abomination.
It should be noted that the version of the film I was given to watch did not have a completed soundtrack. There were several moments in the film where it would have been beneficial to be viewing the completed film but these have been forgiven. WITHIN THESE WALLS is important to horror cinema for two reasons, the first for proving you don't need fancy CGI to get your point across and secondly, it focuses on character and story. In this day and age, the audience tends to have a short attention span and people like that may be turned off by this film. Alaina isn't just a strong character, she's a strong female heroine complete with flaws and all. Zukowski may show a bit of inexperience on screen, nevertheless, she gives the character her all and proves with time she will be a force to be reckoned with.
The supporting actors including Marc Blauvelt, Laura Godown-Mortenson, Jessica Rogers, and the others obviously believed in the vision of Tucker and Zukowski, giving their best performances to date. It's easy to forget that the key to success is almost always simplicity. The story is simple and effective, the effects are simple and effective, and this all somehow works for what they were attempting to accomplish.
It's obvious they work comfortably with each other (Zukowski appeared in the 2011 horror/comedy anthology PSYCHO STREET produced by Blauvelt) and I for one enjoy seeing how this tight knit indie horror community looks out for one another. With a bit of fine tuning, WITHIN THESE WALLS will prove to be a thought provoking examination of a damaged mind, the birth of a strong female character, and a terrifying journey into darkness. I'm not sure when this one will be available to the masses but it's one to look out for. **** (out of 5)


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Written by: Debbie Liske
Debbie Liske has recorded the first album of her career that combines all of her thoughts and emotions into one package of songs that smoothly blend the common traits of funk, rock, pop, and bluesy ballads to form what is best described as "acoustic rockin soul with a funky spice on top".
Extra Mile, Debbie's fourth album, is dedicated to people affected by natural and man-made disasters.Based on hope, inspiration, transparency and laughter, her music and artistry reveal personal life experiences that are often felt by many, but discussed by few. By bringing those topics to light, Debbie hopes that her music and her story find a way into the lives of people that need it most.
In Extra Mile, the lyrics are as light as they are penetrating and the music is held together with an organic rhythm section including Rob Ladd on drums (Alanis Morissette, Don Henley) and Robert Sledge on bass (Ben Folds Five). But clearly by design, the soothing quality of Debbie's voice and her passionate vocal presence is meant to be heard and felt above everything else.
Extra Mile, adds more funk, more piano ballads, and more emotion than her previous acousti-funk rock albums. But what is even more noteworthy is her first use of a full vocal choir in Extra Mile, and a real string section in seven of the twelve songs. Recorded and engineered by John Plymale at Overdub Lane in North Carolina and mastered by Greg Calbi (John Lennon, Sarah McLachlan) at Sterling Sound in NYC, Extra Mile illuminates the maturity and complexity of Debbie's life for existing fans that have heard her previous music. For new listeners, there is a story in every song that can sneak into a stranger's heart and mind as if it was written for them.
(Song samples will be here soon, but for now, you can listen to previews by clicking here for iTunes).


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Art of the modern era
The development of the art of the modern era moves between gesture and geometry. On the one hand, powerful expression, and on the other, constructive arrangement shape the avant-garde, from the expressionists to the constructivists, through to Informalism and Concrete art of the post-war era. All of these currents are represented at the Kunstmuseum St. Gallen, with, in part, seminal works.
Classical Modernism: From Kirchner to Klee
As the most outstanding personality of the artists' group "Die Brücke," Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (1880–1938) participated in the start of Expressionism in Germany. After hectic metropolitan Expressionism, came a phase of work defined by his encounter with the world of the mountains. Kirchner had become extremely ill during the war, and moved back to Davos for convalescence, where, influenced by the surroundings, he created his late work. Der Alpaufzug (1918/19) is one of this period's most impressive works. In a dynamic composition, the Alpine scenery is expressively enhanced in luminous colors with a fierce brush stroke: a massive summary of unspoiled nature and primordial experiencing of the mountains. Station in Davos (1925) completed years later is decisively calmer and shows the incursion of technology in the unspoiled mountainside—with towering hotel complexes and electric locomotives.
Sophie Taeuber-Arp (1889–1943) was among the founders of the Dada movement in Zürich in 1916 as was her future husband, Hans Arp (1887-1966), who is represented in the collection with a bronze sculpture. They were also members of the Abstraction-Création group, which united the Parisian avant-garde. Taeuber-Arp's own works, primarily finely balanced paintings and colored reliefs, are shaped by the tension between the elements' free relationships and a strict overall composition. In the wonderfully radiant painting Gelbe Form (1935), a gift from Marguerite Arp-Hagenbach, geometric and organic forms connect to an overall structure, which thanks to the soft color contrasts, also sounds out the positive-negative principle. Even her more rigid compositions appear informal and playful in comparison to the calculated pictorial arrangement of the younger concrete artists from Zürich likewise present in the collection—Max Bill (1908–1994) and Camille Graeser (1892–1980).
Paul Klee (1879-1940) unites the geometry and arrangement of Constructivism with coincidental, fantastical, even chaotic elements. He finds a balance between autonomous form and representational function. In the pictorial composition, he refers to an internal reality rather than an external one. It is possible to examine these complex references in a concentrated work group, thanks to Erna and Curt Burgauer's gift to the Kunstmuseum St.Gallen. The fragile Tänzerpaar (Dancing couple) created during Klee's teaching activities at Bauhaus in 1923 forms a climax. The picture square is arranged through finely layered color fields from which two puppet-like figures reminiscent of clefs arise, thereby subtly hinting at the image's musical theme.
Coloristic antithesis
Ferdinand Gehr (1896–1996) became well known mainly as a painter of sacral pictorial themes. His oeuvre runs throughout the entire twentieth century: it begins in the 1920s with a reduced formal language reminiscent of Matisse, moves through the post-war years to the monumental visual programs for contemporary sacral spaces, and reaches its peak in the late works. The Kunstmuseum houses a work group in which rare paintings and frescoes from the early years can be seen, such as Roter Kopf (1926) and Menschwerdung II (1936), in addition to the late works. Above all, it is the fresco that captivates us with its brilliant colorfulness, betraying the colorist; and the formal language oriented on the modern era, which is nonetheless also always to be understood as a symbol of a fundamental, spiritual message.
One of the oft-cited quotes of the famous American Pop artist Andy Warhol (1928–1987) states, «If you want to know all about Andy Warhol, just look at the surface.» Nowadays, Warhol is a symbol of the modern artist: he created the icons of his era by examining the everyday world of commodities for their pictorial merit—for example, the famous Campbell's Condensed Tomato Soup, 1962. Later, with his portraits of famous film stars and depictions of catastrophes, he lent artistic expression to the image of the modern media world. In all of this, what often slips from attention is that as a painter, Warhol was a major colorist who was capable of realizing a given subject, whether a can of soup or a flower motif, in radiant, pop-color versions. Until today, artists judge themselves on the basis of the art of the 1960s, whether the commodity world of Pop Art or the radicalness of the same decade's Minimal Art.
Post-war modern art
There are certain magical sites where unusual things happen that go down in history as outstanding cultural achievements. One of these places is the Erker Galerie in St.Gallen. It was a point of gravitation for post-war modern art in Switzerland. The Erker Galerie, founded in 1958 by Franz Larese and Jürg Janett, represented top level international contemporary art: Hans Arp (1887–1966), Max Bill (1908–1994), Eduardo Chillida (1924–2002), Günther Förg (1952–2013), Hans Hartung (1904–1994), Asger Jorn (1914–1973), Robert Motherwell (1915–1991), Serge Poliakoff (1900–1969), Antoni Tàpies (1923–2012), and Günther Uecker (*1930). But the mediation of the art, too, was pioneering in that artists met with art connoisseurs and literary figures, such as Friedrich Dürrenmatt and Eugène Ionesco, at regular meetings for intense exchanges of ideas. Also belonging to the «Erker cosmos» was the famous Erker Presse, and a publishing house.
The Kunstmuseum St.Gallen houses a first-class selection of more than 1,000 prints from the extensive archives of the Erker Presse; an endowment from the Stiftung Franz Larese and Jürg Janett. This gift of unimaginable wealth and the highest artistic quality, comprises portfolio works, bibliophile books, individual sheets, and entire print runs from seminal artists of the modern era, such as Hans Arp, Fritz Wotruba (1907–1975), Max Bill, Hans Hartung, Eduardo Chillida, Antoni Tàpies, Günther Uecker, and Günther Förg. They are supplemented with a selection of top-rank original works from the private collection of Franz Larese and Jürg Janett. As a whole, they form a magnificent focal point for the St.Gallen collection; and in the Kunstmuseum, substantiate an important collection accent on post-war modern art.