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On May 3 the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) in Baltimore, Maryland, will host the Baltimore Kinetic Sculpture Race of wacky, imaginative, totally human-powered works of art.
They are designed to travel on land, through mud, and over deep harbor waters, constructed out of used bicycles, gears, and parts, created by a lunatic genius who tinkers around in the garage or backyard near you!
The machines can be simple, small crafts, piloted by only one brave soul, or they can be over 50 feet long, extremely well-engineered, sophisticated vehicles powered by a team of pilots. Pilots ("Kinetinauts") compete for the most coveted Grand Mediocre East Coast Champion Award (finishes right in the middle), and the highly prized Next to the Last Award (finishes, well, next-to-last), and other serious trophies including Art, Engineering, Best Bribes and more.
Free to spectators, the Kinetic Sculpture Race starts at 10am at the American Visionary Art Museum (arrive early to take part in the Opening Ceremony and Blessing of De Feet). Other great spots to see the vehicles are the 1st Checkpoint atop Federal Hill; The Water Entry at the Korean War Memorial Park in Canton; the uphill Mud-Pit in Patterson Park; the not-so-quick-Sand Pit in Patterson Park; and, of course, anywhere along the 15-mile route throughout Baltimore City.
Kinetic Volunteers – The Brave, The Talented, The Mediocre, The Unsuspecting Few – are needed to help in the grueling, all day, general insanity of the 16th annual (soon-to-be-legendary) Kinetic Sculpture Race, for nothin' but the glory on Saturday May 3! Visit Kinetic Volunteers for details. Kinetic Rule: No matter the job, no matter the weather, you'll still have to dress funny. No whiners.
For more information – including past race photos, inspiration, costume ideas, route map and a handy Spectator's Guide – visit the official Race site kineticbaltimore.com.
For news of other top events in Maryland take a look at the Top Events USA selection of the annual main festivals and events in Maryland.


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Thick clouds of white smoke persisted in the air around Bellandur Lake in Bengaluru after a fire broke out in a garbage mound around it on Thursday. It was also reported that the weeds in the lake also caught fire further intensifying the situation.
"Usually, a pile of garbage strewn around the lake is set on fire, but yesterday it caused a scare among residents and motorists as the smoke started billowing and surrounding the lake in the evening," K U Ramesh, Deputy Director at Karnataka Fire Department, told Press Trust of India.
WATCH VIDEO | Bengaluru: Bellandur Lake Catches Fire, Cloud Of Smoke Billows Out
The Bellandur Lake has been infamous in the past year for spillover of toxic froth on to the roads in the city.
The Twitter handle of Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) East division in Bengaluru posted pictures that showed scary smoke surrounding the lake and the residential areas around it. There were no reports of anyone being affected by the smoke or the fire. Efforts to douse the fire were set in motion after the smoke started spreading. The fire was doused in half an hour.
Karnataka State Pollution Control Board Chairman Lakshman told PTI that notices have been issued to the BBMP, Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewage Board and other agencies to stop the dumping. He added that the board is in the process of inspecting sewage treatment plants in the area.
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A History of the Twentieth Century
- Narrated by: John Curless
- Length: 29 hrs and 53 mins
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- Release date: 19-10-11
- Language: English
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By MR on 11-01-13
Factual and grim
Don't expect any light relief. This book is a chronological account of atrocities and disasters. There is very little commentary or analysis. It does, however, contain an immense amount of information and certainly identified and filled in the blanks I had. I do recommend it, but be aware of what you're letting yourself in for - it's not for the faint-hearted.
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By Marcus on 15-12-11
An extended timeline
The author decides to give us a year by year account of 20th century history. This means that you end up with a set of very brief sketches of events. There is no depth and little analysis. Often there are interesting facts to be heard, but if you have a decent knowledge of 20th century history then this is little more than a revision course.
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By Douglas on 20-08-16
Entertaining. Worth reading.
This was an interesting book. Entertaining and it contains a lot of information that I didn't already know.
One thing that confuses me is that in the wrap up of the audio book it says that you have just finished reading "the condensed version of Martin Gilbert's 3 volume work." In the description of the book it clearly says unabridged. I don't know what condensed means if it doesn't mean shortened. Also, if the book was indeed abridged that would help explain a few mysteries which I had earlier chalked up to either an omission on the author or a case of me spacing out during portions of the book. There were a few times when it seemed like certain individuals were referenced without ever being introduced. Also the author covered the space race a lot, but then there was no mention of the moon landing.
Long story short: this is worth buying, but it's possible that you aren't getting the whole book.
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By Jeff on 08-10-14
A Focus on the Facts with Minimal Commentary
What made the experience of listening to A History of the Twentieth Century the most enjoyable?
Getting a breakdown of events across the globe decade by decade gives the listener a unique perspective on major happenings (mostly catastrophes) of the century. After finishing this work, one can see how difficult it is for modern historians to sort through the sheer volume of information to find some thread of reason behind it all.
What was one of the most memorable moments of A History of the Twentieth Century?
As I lover of world history, I was surprised to find so many critical details I had previously missed. For example, other works originally led me to think that WWI was sort of everyone's fault. 'However, after listening to a blow by blow progression of events the Kaiself himself seems to deserve most of the blame. . In addition, I had no idea that so much upheval occurred in the Soviet Union during the interwar period.
What aspect of John Curless's performance would you have changed?
He kind of grows on you after a few hours, but I initially felt that he wasn't enunciating properly. He does well with pronunciation and really deserves at least 3.5 stars.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No, its fairly engaging but you really should limit yourself to one decade a day. Otherwise its easy to lose focus and end up Leopold's Congo thinking that the author is still discussing Republican China.
Any additional comments?
I think this work should have been shortened to only focus on its strong points_ politics, international relations and war. The terse references to developments in science, art and popular culture also seemed somewhat out of place,One other thing I could have done without was the author's bizarre obsession with automobile-related fatalities for which he provides almost yearly statistics.
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'The American President'
William Leuchtenburg will talk about his book, "The American President," at 2 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Chapel Hill.
Health & Fitness Coffee Chat
A discussion for women who are between 30 and 55 years old will be 3-4 p.m. at Caribou Coffee, 1406 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill.
Organizers are looking for input while they design a women's retreat in the area. RSVP: firstname.lastname@example.com.
'The Little Prince'
Carrboro High School students present "The Little Prince" at 2:30 p.m. at 201 Rock Haven Road, Carrboro. Admission is $5 for students and $10 for adults.
Olympia Snowe speaks at UNC
Former Senator Olympia Snowe will give the annual Weatherspoon Lecture, "What's Gone Wrong in Washington, and Why It Doesn't Have to Be This Way," at 5:30 p.m. in Koury Auditorium at UNC-Chapel Hill.
Free parking is available in the Business School parking deck. Register at unckenan-flagler.org/weatherspoon2016 or email email@example.com with "Dean's Speaker Series RSVP" in the subject line.
'Poster Child: The Kemba Smith Story'
The Kappa Omicron Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority's lecture on domestic violence will be at 6:30 p.m. at the Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Black Culture and History, 150 South Road, Chapel Hill.
Planting Seeds Sangha
The Planting Seeds Sangha group meets to study and practice the Buddha's teachings on mindfulness and meditation from 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays at the Church of the Advocate, 8410 Merin Road, Chapel Hill. Newcomers are welcome and no experience is necessary.
'Miss Representation'
The Emerson Waldorf School screens the documentary "Miss Representation" at 7 p.m. in the Brown Wing at 6211 New Jericho Road, Chapel Hill. 919-967-1858, emersonwaldorf.org.
Farmers' markets
▪ The Carrboro Farmers' Market is open from 9 a.m. to noon in the Carrboro Town Commons beside Town Hall at 301 W. Main St.
▪ The Chapel Hill Farmers' Market is open from 9 a.m. to noon every Saturday at 201 S. Estes Drive.
Ask-A-Lawyer Day
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Those to attend will be able to meet with a lawyer one-on-one to talk about any legal questions or issues.
Step dance
The Communiversity Youth Program's Step Groups perform at 3 p.m. in meeting room B of the Chapel Hill Public Library. bit.ly/1lSnohr.
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▪ Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center offers a free Restorative Yoga class for anyone affected by cancer from 9:30-11 a.m. Sundays at Blue Point Yoga Studio, 2816 Erwin Road, Durham. 919-401-9333.
▪ Meet to send books to people in prison 1-4 p.m. Sundays at 621 Hillsborough Road, Carrboro. prisonbooks.info.
▪ Overeaters Anonymous meets 4-5 p.m. Sundays at Carrboro United Methodist Church, 200 Hillsborough Road. 919-360-3789.
▪ Breastfeeding Cafe, an informal drop-in for breastfeeding moms, is 10-11 a.m. Mondays at the Red Hen, University Mall, 201 S. Estes Drive.
▪ A yoga class by the UNC Comprehensive Cancer Support Program for people with cancer, caregivers and cancer survivors is 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays at Carolina Pointe II, 6011 Farrington Road. Each class costs $5. unclineberger.org.
▪ Women 55 and older walk trails in Meadowmont at 3:30 p.m. Mondays. 919-967-4054, firstname.lastname@example.com.
▪ Anorexia Bulimia Anonymous, a 12-step program for people with eating disorders, meets 7-8 p.m. Mondays in room 17 at Binkley Baptist Church, 1712 Willow Drive, Chapel Hill. triangleaba.wix.com/meeting.
▪ Overeaters Anonymous meets from 7-8 p.m. Mondays at Carrboro United Methodist Church, 200 Hillsborough Road: 919-259-2843. Meetings are also held from 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays at Evergreen United Methodist Church, U.S. 15-501: 919-933-1355. Another group meets 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursdays at Carrboro United Methodist Church, 200 Hillsborough Road. This group meets in the white building beside the main church building, directly across from Looking Glass Cafe.
▪ Gamblers Anonymous meets at 7:30 p.m. Mondays at Amity United Methodist Church, 825 Estes Drive. Call Tom at 919-460-9039.
▪ A 12-step program for relatives and friends of addicts meets 8-9 p.m. Mondays at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3638 Chapel Hill Road, Durham. 919-596-2915, nar-anon.org.
▪ Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center offers a free Restorative Yoga class for anyone affected by cancer from 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 940 Carmichael St., Chapel Hill. 919-401-9333.
▪ A needlework group that creates knitted and crocheted items for charities meets 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill, in Meeting Room A. 919-968-2780.
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▪ Chess players are invited to the Orange County Main Library from 6-7 p.m. Thursdays on the second floor of the library at 137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough. If you plan to time games, bring your own clock or timer. Ages 10 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
▪ Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon Fridays at the United Church of Chapel Hill, 1321 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. foodaddicts.org.
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The Fourth of July holiday weekend is now upon us so there is no better reason to get out on the town to celebrate. Here is a look at five of the best ways to revel in some patriotic spirit.
Five Haute Ways to Celebrate the Fourth of July in Boston
by Kellie Speed
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1 Grettacole Spa BostonGrettacole
Show off some patriotic spirit with a fresh clean pedicure. At this Copley Place location tucked inside the Westin Hotel, the experienced therapists here will get you set up in a massaging chair where you will soak your feet for a few relaxing minutes. After a leg massage, they will get to work trimming cuticles, buffing nails and wrapping your feet with a hot paraffin treatment. When you leave, your feet will feel rejuvenated; your heels will be smooth as butter; and your toes will be baby soft. For the ultimate relaxation, book a massage and blowout here to get you looking and feeling your best for the holiday weekend.
10 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02116
2 Ocean PrimeOcean Prime
Nothing spells a holiday weekend celebration better than an indulgent night out on the town and Ocean Prime delivers just that with its enormous cuts of beef and fresh seafood selections. Request a seat on the outdoor patio or head into the gorgeous dining room and get started with a sampling of fresh East Coast oysters from Maine or delicate Hamachi crudo in a delicious sesame ginger vinaigrette that pairs up even better with a Rum Punch cocktail or gin martini. For main events, we recommend the Chilean sea bass that sits prominently atop whipped potatoes topped with a decadent champagne truffle sauce or the flavor filled bone-in filet. Steaks here are served a la carte, so be sure to order up a side of roasted Brussels sprouts and chophouse corn. Save some room for the 10-layer carrot cake that is well worth every overindulgent calorie.
140 Seaport Boulevard Boston, MA 02210
3 The Colonnade HotelThe Colonnade Hotel
There is nothing quite like a staycation this holiday weekend and The Colonnade Hotel in Back Bay offers plenty of reasons to stay in Boston this celebratory weekend. Located on the 12th floor of the hotel, the RTP (as it is known to locals) is one of the hautest places to be. Sip on a craft cocktail, enjoy a light bite by the pool, reserve a cabana for some respite from the sun or sign up for a morning yoga class here taught by Rebecca Pacheco during the week. After the holiday, the hotel will be launching a roofTOP Chefs pop-up series that features local chefs creating poolside menus each week. Participating chefs include Chris Coombs, Andy Husbands, Tiffani Faison and Jose Duarte. Tom Brady's former personal chef, Allen Campbell, will kick off the program starting on July 5.
120 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02116
4 Fenway ParkFenway Park
Is there really anything more American than going to a baseball game over the July 4th weekend? The Los Angeles Angels and Texas Rangers will be in town to compete against the Red Sox at Fenway Park and we will be on the Green Monster to cheer on our home team at "America's most beloved ballpark." Whether you opt for luxury seats in the EMC Club or State Street Pavilion complete with a full buffet, including carving station and raw bar, the weather for the weekend looks perfect and we couldn't think of a better place to celebrate the holiday. For the best seats in the house, reserve the dugout seats within the first three rows that also include access to the exclusive Wheels Up Clubhouse.
4 Yawkey Way Boston, MA 02215
5 Liberty Fleet of Tall ShipsLiberty Fleet
If you are looking to make this 4th of July holiday truly memorable, book a cruise aboard Liberty Fleet's Tall Ships for an evening sail. A 2.5-hour sail aboard the Liberty Clipper or Liberty Star gets started at 9 p.m. on July 4. The festive cruise complete with cash bar includes a BBQ dinner aboard a tall ship where you can listen to the Boston Pops simulcast live. The ships are too large to enter the Charles River where the fireworks are launched, but the tall ships will get as close as possible for an unforgettable view.
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Alan Alderfer brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his clientele looking to plan their retirement. Whether it's high net worth individuals, business owners, retirees, or professionals, Alan provides the same level of care...
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MANILA, Philippines -- Shares rose Tuesday following the release of better-than-expected July inflation data.
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Meet our one and only "S-Rated to the Power of 2" graduate, Mr. Heath Chappel! Heath completed BAM University's "First Steps in Ministry" for the first time in 2013. In fact, Heath is a 4-year graduate of BAM University's Bible School. At the beginning of this school year, Heath shared that because he knew he was in a different place now than he was three years ago, he wanted to repeat "First Steps in Ministry." He felt his journey with God had progressed and that he would
be able to hear things that maybe he missed first time around. He simply wanted a refresher and the opportunity to absolutely get all that God had for him. That behavior in itself is commendable! Thus, we are getting "to the power of 2" for the second time around. We are proud of his accomplishment in completing an S-Rating to the power of 2 with an overall score of 100-fold.
As he reflected on his experience in 1st year bible school he wrote," The one topic from this bible school that I share the most is what God has done in my finances through being obedient to do what He says to to with my tithes and offerings. I get to share what I'm learning and what I have learned with the church once or twice a month when I lead the church in their giving."
Heath went on to express his thoughts about one of his favorite classes. He writes, "The vision of the local church was my favorite class this year. I was challenged to look at some of the facets of the vision at BAM that have not been active. When I looked at them, God open my eyes to see that Born Again Men was something that was needed at this time. So, we have had our first meeting of Born Again Men and it went really well and I'm expecting great things from it."
Wow! "S-Rted to the power of 2" positioned him to literally activate a piece of the vision! Now that is fruit that will remain!
Heath has been an instrumental part of our Ministry of Helps team for years. He has served in the ushering department and media ministry faithfully. He has headed up the Building and Maintenance ministry and most recently is leading the "Born Again Men" facet of the vision. He has simply served in the function of a deacon and for that reason, Heath will be licensed in that capacity during the Feast of Dedication. It is a great honor to invite him to join our team.
Once again, an "S-Rated tothe Power of 2" congratulations to him!


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We're not alone in loving the Worm Light Game Boy accessory, one of the most praised and vital tools for the system. Nyco's tiny little light, which weighs practically nothing and uses no battery since it taps the Game Boy power supply, has recently won a Bronze Prize from the Industrial Designers Society of America. It's no-footprint portability, ease of use, and neat-o look were all praised with the award. All that, and it also makes playing Game Boy games easier in the dark.
"The IDSA designation is a great achievement for Nyko," said Nyko's VP of Marketing Robert Rienick. "...The Worm Light has gained special recognition as a functional work of art." Over a thousand other products were up for the same prize, and only 51 designs in total were honored by the IDSA. The design society was charmed by its colorful, glowing, curly structure and by its economic design in both physical costs and energy use. However, we imagine that quite a few of the tech head judges simply liked the Worm Light because it lets them play Tetris under the covers so their mommies wouldn't find out that they're up past their bed times.
Do you love your Worm Light? What other accessories do you love on the Game Boy? Let everybody know in IGN's Pocket Boards.


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It is never too late to learn how to sail and you are never fully perfect.
There are sail training courses for everybody.
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I will post pictures tomorrow on the"bottom" of the green. What you see as the putting surface starts from the sub grade. The contours of the sub grade will mirror exactly of how the playing surface will putt. After the bottom contours are set, draintile will be installed on a herringbone pattern to take away the excessive moisture from the greens mix. A uniform mixture of sand and peat will be installed over the drain tile to a depth of 12". By not placing the mix to a uniform depth will lead to wet and/or dry spots.
I inspected the sub grades of #12 on Saturday and approved the contours. We were only able to enlarge the green by about 800 sq. ft. The left bunker was eliminated due to the expansion but I am pleased to report that nearly all of the green will be able to place a pin there. Also, the spoils from the green cavity were used to fill in the back bunker. The schedule is to finish the tile yesterday, place the mix in the cavity on Monday, and the replace the sod on Tuesday. Bluegrass sod will be installed to all disturbed areas when available.
With weather permitting, a second crew will show up also on Tuesday to help with the sod laying as well as begin the sod removal of #4 green. On Wednesday, the bunker on #8 should be completed with the sand installed. If things/weather cooperate, sod removal of # 7 will start, and by Friday, sod will be laid on #4. After #7, green 15 will be worked in the same fashion. Plans indicate that all work and cleanup will be complete by Friday 11/9.
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Thursday, October 25, 2012
It's Happening
The other project is that we are finally going to fulfill Mr Glassman's wish to build a bunker on hole 8. They have begun ground breaking in this area. The bunker will be placed in front of the green to protect shots coming in short and bouncing up onto the green. This bunker will greatly enhance the strategy of playing this short par 5.
Keep stopping by this blog to view pictures of the construction project. Playing conditions in the spring will be discussed later on after the construction has finished.
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1981 – Be Good Johnny – Men at Work
I only like dreaming
All the day long
Where no one is screaming
Be good be good
Be good be good be good
1982 – Hallowed Be Thy Name – Iron Maiden
Can it be that there's some sort of error?
Hard to stop the surmounting terror.
Is it really the end, not some crazy dream?
Somebody please tell me that I'm dreaming,
It's not easy to stop from screaming,
But words escape me when I try to speak.
1983 – Shout at the Devil – Mötley Crüe
He'll put your strength to the test
He'll put the thrill back in bed
Sure you've heard it all before
He'll be the risk in the kiss
Might be anger on your lips Might run scared for the door
1984 – S.M.F. – Twisted Sister
Black sheep of the family
Nothing like the rest
Separate from the others
Failing all their tests
Can't they see you're different
1985 – Still life – Men at Work
A moment's all we've got, to have and to hold
Don't slip, don't blink, don't turn your head
With a photographic memory
I could live in a time that used to be
Is this the threshold of a fantasy?
Is there still life at all?
1986 – The Hunter – GTR
He's a fighter, he's my friend
Always winning in the end,
He's no angel, he's no fool,
Never plays it by the rule
1987 – Good Morning Judge – Buster Poindexter
Good morning judge, why do you look so mean.
Sorry Mr. Judge, what can the charges be?
If there's been trouble I will plead not guilty.
It must be someone else, you know it can't be me.
1988 – Soy como soy – Timbiriche
Soy como soy,
adonde voy, la vida es corta y se acaba
soy como soy y seguiré
un rumbo alegre en mi vida
1989 – We didn't start the fire – Billy Joel
We didn't start the fire
It was always burning
Since the world's been turning
1990 – Veneno en la piel – Radio Futura
Pero primero quieres ir a cenar
y me sugieres que te lleve a un sitio caro
a ver si aceptan la cartilla del paro,
porque sino lo tenemos que robar.
En la década siguiente todo comenzó a cambiar hasta terminar con dos inicios.


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A beautiful homesite esconced in an aspen grove focusing on a stunning mountain viewscape. Enjoy 1520 acres of recreational paradise at The Reserve. World Class flyfishing on approximately 2 miles of East River access. Private, trout filled ponds, extensive trail system, equestrain facility, direct access to National Forest. Lodge with accomodations, and guest cabin. On-site manager provides concierge service.
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Here they come … like it or not! Black Africans crashing through Spain's gateway and heading towards Northern European nations where FREE WELFARE benefits await them!
(The above 50,000,000 (50 MILLION) figure is NOT a joke, nor a misprint. This intended GENOCIDAL act is designed to destablalize the European continent.)
An E.U. "Job Centre" for AFRICAN migrants seeking work in EUROPE has been SECRETLY opened in the West African state of Cape Verde. The project is the 2nd phase of a Brussels tax-funded plan to invite more than 50,000,000 (million) AFRICAN workers into Britain, and other members of the 27-nation EU bloc.
SWEDEN yesterday>> FINLAND today>> ESTONIA tomorrow!
Read: ( ESTONIA ) EESTI VABARIIK says: Kui oled Black, mine tagasi! > or in English >> NO BLACKS, please!)
African "Refugees" – Threat to White Race
Italian Town EJECTS Black Foreigners
[SECRET PLAN to hustle NON-white "refugees" from half-way around the world into WYOMING, USA … all by stealth, of course.
…and HERE.
The "advice" centre, based in the island-nation's poverty-stricken city capital of Praia … follows a similar JOB CENTRE opened in the desert African state of Mali in October. The project is part of the EU's controversial plan to "help" AFRICANS find work legally in Europe.
The centre will provide details of job opportunities in ALL EU (European Union) states, including Britain, and will provide training and support for potential (African) migrants.
It is being heralded as a "pilot scheme" by E.U. officials for OTHER job centres across Africa, and Eastern Europe. But last night, the timing of the scheme to invite a new wave of migrant workers to Europe was called into question as hundreds of thousands fear for their own jobs across Britain and other EU states in the gloomy economic climate. UKIP political leader Nigel Farage asked:
"What the devil are we doing OPENING UP JOB CENTRES IN AFRICA when we have 400,000 projected to lose their jobs in the U.K. in the next six months?"
RACE Diversity – The Con Game]
Matthew Elliott, of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said:
"As people all over Britain and Europe face redundancy and unemployment as the recession bites, it is ludicrous that the EU is frittering away taxpayers' money on such inappropriate schemes."
[Read: "A Racial Program for the 20th Century"]
The project is part of EU Commissioner Louis Michel's master plan for the "mobility of workers" between AFRICAN states and Europe. –Source– (For added emphasis, all underlined and bolded words and links are by ELN Editor)
Coming to YOUR town — and destroying 1000 years of European History in only one generation. What's the percentage (%) of NON-white people on Earth? Answer.]
Thousands of skilled and educated, indigenous IRISH people are forced to seek jobs in other Western countries while being replaced by hordes of incompatible, unskilled, and illiterate Black Africans !? What utter suicidal madness! A productive, Irish-born White family is forced to EMIGRATE to Australia to find jobs while tens of thousands (10,000s) of unskilled, low IQ African "enrichers" — the lower common denominator — are stealthily ushered into IRELAND for the sole purpose of committing genocide against the Irish people … and other indigenous White European peoples in their nations, too.
This sinister scheme is the product of those CONTEMPTIBLE elites who care nothing for the common man, and who treat us as their useful idiots.
"Helping millions of Black Africans find JOBS in Europe?!" Do these champagne elitists expect us to believe this nonsense about "jobs" for Africans?? And, as if they really cared for these people! That is how much disdain they have for us, and how far they'll push the boundaries of credulity.
>> Read: Blacks LESS Intelligent
One frustrated British woman's profanity-laced diatribe in the video below demonstrates the seething anger that many Britons feel today, but most Whites are too timid to openly express themselves … as did Emma West.
…and how do America's White children cope with these genocidal practices against them? See this next video.
… and the BEAT goes on: http://www.dailystormer.com/black-attack-on-10-year-old-white-girl-to-be-investigated-as-a-hate-crime/
ANTI-whites are bent on DESTROYING Our European Roots https://trutube.tv/video/10606/This-is-Europa-Imagine-a-world-without-anti-whites
ESTONIA (Eesti Vabariik) says: >>> NO BLACKS, please!
FINLAND Heading Towards Disaster
African Violence Comes To IRELAND
AUSTRALIA Meets With Black Crime
Importing BLACK Violence (Canada)
England – From Titan To Defeatist
Mogadishu On Our (British) Streets
Multi-Culti Brainwashing in British Schools
DESTROYING European Civilization
Europe's Self-Inflicted Multi-Cults
Immigration Struggles In Britain
Britain's Multi-Racial Contradictions
100,000,000 NON-Whites In U.S.A.
U.S. White People — An Endangered Species
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- Christian Engström, Pirate MEP: We need a pan-European referendum on new EU treaty (christianengstrom.wordpress.com)
- (Video) 1000′s of Muslim Africans pour over the Moroccan fence into Melilla in Spain
- (themuslimissue.wordpress.com)
- http://kakistocracyblog.wordpress.com/2014/04/15/dont-cry-for-us-sally-struthers/
- http://ozziesaffa.blogspot.co.nz/2014/05/england-one-third-of-england-will-be.html#comment-form
- http://www.dailystormer.com/eu-is-paying-countries-to-import-african-immigrants/
- http://www.dailystormer.com/under-the-guise-of-charity-jewish-supremacists-deport-africans-to-uganda/


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I had to stop and think of not only how I started, but also why I started. I have always been a creative and "crafty" person. My family even jokes around and says my name is Martha {Stewart}. However, I have never really been a painter. It was something I hadn't yet discovered as something I would love.
When I was pregnant with my son, prior to his diagnosis, I decided I wanted to paint his nursery. When we had moved into our house a year earlier, we decided to leave that room untouched. We knew we wanted to fill that room with a new addition to our family; it just wasn't working out the way we wanted it to. After two previous losses, we were filled with trepidation, but the further along we made it, we believed that this baby would be the one that stays.
I decided to paint the nursery a soft gray and I wanted to paint white birch trees on one wall as a mural. I spent a day sketching and painting them. I was flooded with joy at the excitement of finally having a baby to hold in my arms and love for a lifetime.
- Laura Delaine Erwin
- Willa Michele Tolman
- Kaden Marshall Maughan
- Payton Marie Wradislavsky
These names are forever etched onto my heart along with many others.


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Check the loan fees
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How to get a Guarantor advance?
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You can set up an immediate charge which implies that the cash you have to pay will be deducted from your financial balance. There ought to likewise be a possibility for you to settle the advance early, yet sometimes there may be an expense in the event that you need.
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Guarantee the procedure is brisk in light of the fact that the way toward taking out a Guarantor advance is moderately speedy, with most handled and the sum saved in accounts under 24 hours after a fruitful application has been made. On the off chance that you've sourced a Guarantor and need an unsecured credit, this offers an awesome arrangement.
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In the event that you have issues with cash and don't believe that you can make the reimbursements, it is essential that you call your moneylender and let them know. You ought to likewise chat with your Guarantor as regards the Guarantor loans.


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Local live-music fans have some choices to make this weekend: Attend First Festival at downtown Sacramento's Southside Park, the Davis Music Festival in downtown Davis, or some combination of the two?
Both festivals feature more than 40 bands, local food and craft beer. But organizers say they aren't worried about cannibalizing each other's attendance numbers.
"I don't see it as a competitive thing," said Danny Tomasello, who founded the Davis Music Festival in 2011. "There should be enough people in the area who want to go out and enjoy a weekend of music."
RELATED: How to survive a summer music festival
Held outdoors, First Festival runs noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 18-19, with three stages set up in the park. Its lineup is mostly rock bands, but includes Americana, blues and reggae acts as well. Danielle Vincent, co-founder and organizer of First Festival, said she aims to create an atmosphere similar to that of larger festivals such as Napa's BottleRock, but with local acts.
In contrast, the Davis Music Festival, which kicks off Friday, June18, and runs through Sunday, mainly consists of shows at restaurants and bars. Tomasello said his event tends to attract serious music fans. "People that come to the Davis Music Festival are there to hear the music," he said. "They pay attention."
Vincent said the Sacramento festival calendar "has felt a bit saturated" this year. But she believes that her event's hyper-local focus on artists and businesses sets it apart. "I wanted to create an environment where people could support the local scene in action, rather than just in talk," she said.
I don't spend what I don't have. You don't always have to rack up the invoices to do really big things.
Danielle Vincent, co-founder and organizer of First Festival
About 2,000 people attended the inaugural First Festival in 2015, which featured 18 bands in a single day at West Sacramento's Riverwalk Park. Vincent said she expects at least 3,000 to attend the 2016 First Festival.
First Festival has expanded into a two-day event, with 43 bands set to perform this year. Four Sacramento rock bands headline the festival: Death of Reason, Drop Dead Red, Epsilona and Tell the Wolves. In addition, 15 local food and beverage businesses will bring their products to Southside Park, joining arts, beauty and merchandise vendors.
Vincent, who has a day job working in the office of Sacramento City Councilman Jeff Harris, said First Festival paid for itself in 2015. She expects it to do so again this year. "I don't spend what I don't have," she said. "You don't always have to rack up the invoices to do really big things."
She said she has a "very long long-term goal" of bringing this all-local festival model to other major cities.
Like First Festival, the Davis Music Festival features local music. But it also attracts up-and-coming bands from around the West Coast that are touring nationally.
The 2016 Davis Music Festival will bring 48 artists to eight indoor venues. There will also be one outdoor stage in downtown Davis. Folk, rock and reggae are the most prominent genres in this year's lineup. About 1,500 people are expected to attend the festival this weekend, organizers said.
The Davis Music Festival starts with a kick-off party at Sudwerk Brewing Co. at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Most shows are scheduled to start between 4 and 11 p.m. Saturday. The festival concludes Sunday with five shows at Delta of Venus and Woodstock's Pizza in the morning and afternoon.
Tomasello said the Davis Music Festival was profitable in 2015 after operating at a loss in the two preceding years. He donates all of the festival's profits to arts programs at Davis schools.
He recounted harrowing moments in the festival's first year, when only 12 people bought advance tickets to see a lineup of 20 bands. Ultimately, about 500 people paid to attend the festival that weekend.
"Getting (festivalgoers) to commit ahead of time, to plunk down the fee and go, is the biggest challenge," he said. "It's hard to know from a budget standpoint what you're working with."
Davis Music Festival
June 17-19 at various downtown Davis locations
Cost: $15 for single venue entry; $40 for wristband
Info: davismusicfest.com
First Festival
June 18-19 at Sacramento's Southside Park, 2115 Sixth St.
Cost: $35 single day; $60 weekend


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Special Adddress by
YBhg Dato' Seri Ranjit Ajit Singh
Chairman, Securities Commission Malaysia
at the RAM League Awards 2016
Wednesday, 18 May 2016
YBhg Tan Sri Dato' Seri Siti Norma Yaakob, Chairman of RAM Holdings Berhad
YBhg Datuk Seri Dr. K. Govindan, Group Chief Executive Officer of RAM Holdings Berhad
Distinguished guests, members of the media, ladies and gentlemen.
A very good evening.
|It is a pleasure to be here at the RAM League Awards 2016 where the best institutions and organisations within the Malaysian bond and sukuk market are honoured for their contributions in further advancing this important segment of the capital market, as well as for the innovative deals that have come to market. I would like to thank RAM Holdings Berhad (RAM) for inviting me to this event and to deliver the special address. I would also like to congratulate Tan Sri Dato' Seri Siti Norma, Datuk Seri Dr. K. Govindan and their team for the excellent efforts in organising this highly anticipated event which is in its 13th year running.
|Since the establishment of RAM in 1990 as part of the institutional infrastructure to support the development of the domestic bond and sukuk market, it has played an important role in the provision of credit ratings for issuers. I am pleased to note that RAM continues to expand its reach through the Global and ASEAN rating scales launched in 2013, and has been collaborating in a series of roundtables in the region to raise the profile of ASEAN local-currency bond markets among regional and international investors.
|In addition, just last month, it became the first credit rating agency within the region to introduce a rating framework for partial guaranteed bonds1, thereby broadening the spectrum of available risk-return trade-offs. I would also like to commend RAM for its capacity building efforts such as its collaboration with institutions of higher learning to produce market-ready graduates2, publication of 'Sukuk Reflections' to support Islamic Finance thought leadership as well as regular investor briefings to increase investing knowledge.
|Bond and sukuk market as an important source of financing
Ladies and gentlemen,
|The need to develop well-functioning local currency bond markets is something that many advanced and emerging markets continue to emphasise. In this context, it is heartening to see our concerted efforts over the years have led to Malaysia establishing a significant bond and sukuk market which today is ranked as the third largest in Asia (relative to GDP3), and as the global leader in the sukuk market (53% of global issuances originated from Malaysia in 2015). The strength of our bond and sukuk market has provided several important imperatives.
|First, standing at RM1.15 trillion4 today, having grown at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate of 9.5% from RM263 billion in the year 2000, the domestic bond and sukuk market has become a key source of financing within the Malaysian capital market. Out of total capital market fundraising through the primary market of RM90 billion5 for the fourth consecutive year, a significant portion (in excess of RM85 billion) emanated from the bond and sukuk market. This demand for bond and sukuk financing is expected to continue, with corporate issuance in 2016 estimated at approximately RM70 billion to RM80 billion.
|Second, over the past decade, the Malaysian corporate bond and sukuk market has facilitated more than RM220 billion in fundraising for the development of various infrastructure assets including highways, airports, ports and power stations. This is a clear demonstration of the ability of the domestic bond and sukuk market to absorb large amounts of issuances to fund the nation's physical infrastructure development, and it is one of the very few globally to have successfully done so.
|Finally, as a consequence of having a well-developed bond and sukuk market that can effectively channel funding for big projects over an extended period of time, greater diversity is achieved in the financial system and adds to resilience of our markets. As we have seen, the banking system has experienced considerable deleveraging following the financial crisis of 2007/2008. This has led to a gradual shift towards market-based financing where bond markets have increasingly provided a viable alternative to bank funding. Further, local currency bond markets can serve as a source of resilience given their ability to address risks stemming from currency and maturity mismatches.
|In the Malaysian context, the bond and sukuk market has exhibited strong resilience7 during periods of challenging market conditions. Capital outflows due to the decline of foreign ownership in Malaysian bonds and sukuk last year were relatively well-absorbed by the large pools of domestic liquidity. Since the start of 2016, foreign holdings of ringgit bonds and sukuk have rebounded and increased by 8.4% to RM232.8 billion8. Concurrently, corporate bond and sukuk issuance in the first quarter of 2016 has increased by 65% to RM18.2 billion, as compared to the corresponding quarter in 2015.
|Next phase of corporate bond and sukuk market development
Ladies and gentlemen,
|It is absolutely critical that we continue to work together and apply our minds to take the Malaysian bond and sukuk market to the next level of development given its significance to the capital market and overall economy. Over the years, the SC has undertaken measured initiatives to elevate the financing capacity and investment potential of the domestic fixed income market, and has worked closely with the industry to develop the sukuk segment.
|Given the attractiveness of bonds and sukuk for long-term savings, the retail framework was introduced in 2012 to provide direct retail access whilst widening the pool of investors for issuers. Through the listed retail sukuk offerings of DanaInfra Nasional Berhad, the country's citizens have been able to participate in the nation's development of the first Mass Rapid Transit line. More recently in 2014, the SC had launched the Sustainable and Responsible Investment (SRI) Sukuk framework to promote socially responsible financing and investment, in line with changing trends. Capitalising on this framework, Khazanah Nasional Berhad had issued the world's first SRI Sukuk in June last year and RAM had assigned the credit rating for this inaugural issuance.
|In driving further development of the Malaysian bond and sukuk market, the SC is working closely with industry experts to formulate targeted developmental initiatives. As a priority, the SC is reviewing measures to expand the offering of bonds and sukuk to the retail market including reviewing the conversion of existing wholesale bonds and sukuk for retail investors under a seasoning framework.
|Broadening bond and sukuk market access will also entail a review to facilitate the entry of a wider base of industries and projects to raise financing, and provide investors with a wider range of credits to choose from. In addition, the SC will work towards improving information transparency in both the primary and secondary markets to facilitate informed investment decisions, which is expected to ultimately contribute to enhanced liquidity in the secondary bond and sukuk market.
|Investor trust and confidence is a shared responsibility
Ladies and gentlemen,
|The world has witnessed an erosion of investor confidence in advanced markets following the aftermath of the global financial crisis, and this has had a crippling effect on certain segments of the financial market9. Governance failures exemplified by the Libor and forex rigging scandals that rocked the financial system, has also had a significant effect in diminishing public trust in the marketplace.
|Clearly, the success of any component of the capital market relies on investor trust and confidence. This in turn requires industry participants to not lose sight on the importance of having good conduct and high standards of governance. The SC therefore adopts a pre-emptive supervisory approach that encompasses registration and on-going monitoring of bond market intermediaries, including credit rating agencies, to safeguard market integrity. The SC's oversight function also entails assurance that bond market intermediaries have vigorous processes in place to handle conflict of interest situations as well as proper internal channels for escalation of misconduct issues. Additionally, the SC continuously reviews its supervisory framework to ensure relevance and proportionality, and to effectively address market concerns as well as regulatory gaps.
|Whilst the SC will continue to do its part to enhance the regulatory architecture required for a well-functioning bond and sukuk market, the industry has a shared responsibility to contribute towards building a sound ecosystem that fosters investor trust and confidence. This will go a long way towards preserving integrity of the capital market, including the domestic bond and sukuk market as it continues on its developmental path to remain as an effective platform that intermediates the fundraising needs of companies with the investment demands of investors.
Ladies and gentlemen,
|Corporate bond markets will continue to provide a vital source of market-based financing that mobilises private capital into the real sectors of the economy for growth. Clear and transparent ratings premised on rigorous evaluation of the underlying fundamentals governing corporate bond issuers, coupled with good market practices of those charged with bringing bond issuances to market, will strengthen investor confidence and support capital formation, thereby creating the necessary conditions for the pursuit of further development of the domestic bond and sukuk market.
|The RAM awards tonight are an accolade to industry players for their distinct roles and contributions to the Malaysian corporate bond and sukuk market. I would like to congratulate each and every winner of the various award categories. Before I conclude, let me once again thank RAM for its continued commitment and dedication in supporting regulatory efforts to foster a conducive ecosystem for efficient fundraising and investment through the local currency bond and sukuk market.
|Thank you and enjoy the rest of the evening.
1 Under the partial guarantee rating approach, RAM will factor in the external support provided by the guarantor, hence allowing the elevation of the issue rating from the issuer's stand-alone credit strength, with only a portion of the debt guaranteed.
2 RAM signed an MoU with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) on 22 January 2015 to promote cooperation and communication between the two organisations to develop core competencies of graduates in the capital market.
3 After Japan South Korea.
4 As at end-April 2016.
5 In 2015, RM107 billion was raised through the Malaysian capital market – RM90 billion through the primary market (RM86 billion via bonds; RM4 billion via IPOs), and RM17 billion through the secondary equity market.
6 ADB & ADBI, Infrastructure for a Seamless Asia, 2009.
7 For example, the 5-year corporate AAA yields were relatively stable throughout 2015.
8 As at end-April 2016.
9 For example, there has been a dearth of securitisation transactions following the global financial crisis.


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Partners & friends - The local producers
It is our principle to obtain products such as wine, cheese, bread and soap from regional producers. Most products are produced in less then 64km from the Château.
Le pain du coin
Three times per week our neighbour Etienne Leroy bakes his delicious leavened bread in our old wood stove from 1516. The flour is ground in the region, the salt is from the salines of Salies-de-Béarn and all ingredients are organic.
Pâtisserie Charrier
The pastry chef and backer from the lovely medieval town of Sauveterre is our furnisher in French croissants, chocolate croissants and baguette.
Domaines Lapeyre et Guilhemas
Pascal Lapeyre grows brilliant white and redwines close to Orion. His vineyard has more than 100 years of tradition. You can taste a large assortment here in Château d'Orion or you can visit Pascal in his lovely renovated wine-cellar in Salies-de-Béarn.
AromaNature - Leanne & Sylvain Chevallier
Not only is our cuisine a delight for your senses but also in the bathroom you will be indulged by selected local products. The soaps made by Leanne and Sylvain are handmade, unique and no synthetic ingredients are used to make them.
Chateau de Cabidos - Vivien de Nazelle & Méo Sakorn-Sériés
White and red wine is made at the vineyard in the north of the Béarn since 1992. The Sauvignon and the Syrah get prices every year! You are welcome to visit this stunning manor.
Domaine Cabarrouy - Freya Skoda & Patrice Limousin
Their vineyard is in the South of the region A.O.C Jurançon and every year they produce different sorts of exquisite white wines. Creativity with a dose of blood, sweat and tears were necessary to establish this small family business.
Matthias Maas – Fotografie
The Berlin photographer Mathias Maas has a remarkable talent to capture architecture in his pictures. A highlight was his "Canfranc-project" made between 1991 and 2001. He took pictures of an old French-Spanish train station not far away from Orion and has also taken one of the most impressive pictures ever of the Château.
Partners & friends - Cultural organisations
Association Rencontre d'Orion
A lot of concerts, exhibitions or events in Orion are organized by this nonprofit association which is also a partner association of the German Château d'Orion e.V.. It is a realization of the French-German relationship because the members of Rencontre d'Orion are French and German as well. Because of their voluntary involvement they make cultural events in this region possible.
Château d'Orion e.V.
The association Château d'Orion e.V. is a circle of friends of Château d'Orion and organizes and supports courses, lectures, workshops, meetings, readings, exhibitions, concerts or similar projects in Germany and France. The main focus is on the maintenance of the French-German friendship with a view on the house in the Béarn.
Institut Heinrich Mann
Since the year 1988 Paul Selinger as President of this Institute is supporting german language and culture in France with numerous activities and a large network. These common goals and a long standing friendship connect the Institute Heinrich Mann and Château d'Orion.
Goethe Institut Bordeaux
It is a representation in Bordeaux of the Federal Republic of Germany and a contact point for German citizens in France. Furthermore it is an Institution which supports the German-French relationship on an official and political level.
Hessischer Literaturrat
Every year a scholar comes to Château d'Orion. Thanks to the cooperation with the Institut Heinrich Mann we already could welcome Ricarda Junge, Dr. Sabine Appel, Selkis Riefling and Frank Gerhardt.
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Benson Center,
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24 Hour Grief Hotline 1-800-837-1818
Center for Living with Dying @ Bill Wilson Center
3490 The Alameda Santa Clara, CA
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Melody and memory
As music moves through time the listener has to process and retain chunks of information while being receptive to new material. One of the most elegant solutions by composers in assisting the listener is the creation of melody. There are various ways of thinking about melody, I like the notion of it being a pathway through a harmonic scheme. Melody is a line, and the best examples have an elegance which assist our memory. While it is a line it is also a chunk (less elegant word) of information in that it is linked with register, rhythm, articulation through dynamics and accents. In terms of human interaction it is what we sing (or whistle) from a composition to show affiliation with the composer. The elegant linear design may be subjected to reduction, expansion (Part's Frates discussed recently forms an excellent example of the latter), or gradual transformation, but whatever the process the function of aiding memory is paramount.
Let us examine a segment of Scarlatti's sonata in B minor Kp 377 to see the relationship of melody, harmony and character. The opening is in essence a B minor triad with an auxiliary note A' leading back to B. The B, A', B figure becomes a driving 16th note entity several times in the music. The A'/B pair also become a character of the melody by being placed in the upper register (twice with the repeated phrase). Underneath the melody we have a scale falling a sixth from B to G repeated four times, (recall that the opening melody outlines F' down to A' then rising to B). At the second part of bar 7 the bass figure is transferred to the upper where we have a run from G to B followed by the driving A'/B 16th notes.
The next section takes the rhythmic chunk of 2 x 16th notes followed by 4 x 8th notes and plays with it over a harmonic sequence, adding trills to make a fall of a fifth as in the opening bar, at the end of the sequence we repeat the driving A'/B figure which itself leads to a long sequence of 2 x 2 bars which is the transition to D major in the sonata design.
From this segment alone we can hear the witty interplay of figures, the chunking of scale and chord with repetitive rhythms and decorations over a static bass figure, preparing us for greater momentum in the second half of the sonata. It is delightful and elegant in forming a pathway through the work by repeated figures, (these as you would expect continue throughout). This seemingly simple two part work is rich in detail, just as required to assist our recall to hear the progression from start to close.
As music extended its scope in time scale and changing key and harmony these melodic chunks became longer and more complex, complex in the sense that the internal structure of the 'string' extends and alters, as it does e.g. in the opening movement of Mahler's 8th symphony.
Bartók, who incidentally studied and admired Scarlatti, made dramatic and fascinating use of melody in his last string quartet. The opening melody introduces each of the movements, gradually extending its length on each hearing, transposed on G sharp, E flat, B flat and back to G sharp. Even in the first movement the theme is long, to my ears it has a basic outline of a rising passage and descending passage followed by a cadence section. Within this general shape there are a number of cells several of which are repeated, especially at the close where we have 01478 x 2 and 0147 sets. The sets have the characteristic of imbrication or if you prefer, overlapping, as may be seen from the second diagram's opening line.
The building of longer passages from fragments of the melody (particularly through his contrapuntal skills) can be heard as Bartók moves towards the Vivace section, where successive 015 figures lead us into the faster tempo (recall that 0135 is the second of the sets at the opening). The two dotted 8th notes add to the character and forms the chunk that enables recall despite set / harmonic alterations. Between repeated sets, the ascending and descending character (see bar 197 in particular) and the dotted quavers Bartók ensures a clear pathway through the music, music which changes character in such a way that we have little doubt that the work is autobiographic in nature.
Completed in 1939 this music may be heard as backward looking, it has tonal / modal references, the use of folk elements is particularly clear towards the end of the movement, the autobiographic quality makes connections with romantic music (is it me or is there a brief R. Strauss reference in the movement)? Yet for all that the continual changes is like a Picasso portrait where we see an image from several different viewpoints, and as such far more modern than the immediate impression suggests.
portrait of Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler Picasso
By 1939 12 note compositions were well known, and according to my suggestion of melody being a significant aspect of retention, these should have been easy to recall because they demonstrate powerful interval structures. Despite the internal repetition of material many of the works require time and effort to recollect after hearing and anecdotal evidence suggests that even a century on there is still difficulty in engaging with this music. As we have seen pitch on its own is insufficient to chunk the material. There has to be character within the information given (as in the leap to A'/B in the opening of the Scarlatti), elegance in the outline, a fusion of parameters to form a chunk and articulation to direct the ear. This can be achieved in serial music or in in any style which creates design with fixed intervals and rhythm. Order alone is no guarantee of memorability.
I would like to finish with the point that melody has evolved as we become used to different long-term patterns of harmony, stepwise motion may give way to wider intervals, tonality altered by different tunings and micro tonality, clusters of events and so on. This third extract is rather beautiful, the opening of Sollazzi's Evoked Potential Hour- Sea, it seems to move freely but in reality is based around D. It is lyrical, modern and old at the same time, and in that we have another function of chunking and memory, the relationship between our cultural experiences and the new.


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Join our candidates in Forth, Cammy Day and Heather Pugh, at 1pm on Saturday 1 April for campaigning in Forth ward. We will meet outside the Scotmid for doorknocking and a street stall, with coffee and cake at Caramelove down the road.
Don't worry if you've never done anything like this before, we'll explain exactly what to do and team you up with someone experienced.
- April 01, 2017 at 1pm – 3pm
Outside Scotmid, Crewe Road
236-240 Crewe Road North
Edinburgh, Midlothian EH5 1LW
United Kingdom
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Spring is here and we're hitting the highways of BC once again! These shows will be extra special for us, as they are the last we'll be playing with our musical soul brother Sean Schneider on bass. We'll be sending him off right with a hometown show at The Commodore with our good friends Sweater Kittens and Moose Jaw's own Johnny 2 Fingers & The Deformities.
April 20: Wells, BC - Jack O Clubs Pub
April 21: Prince George, BC - Nancy O's
April 27 & 28: Vernon, BC - Match
Hello People Of The Internet,
Yer boys in The Decoys are at it again! We've been keeping warm inside our jam space (Texas Chainshaw Massacre Shack) writing new songs and have even recorded a bunch of them over the past year. But December's here and it's time to bring the music to the people once again.
Hello People Of The Interwebs!
Yer boys in The Decoys have been mostly hiding away working on new music (writing, demos, etc) but we do have a few local performances coming up that we thought we'd fill you in on.
2016 has been a pretty crazy year for yer boys in The Decoys...
We put out our rain-soaked video for the title track off our album "In Our Blood"
We are very excited to announce that our new album In Our Blood will finally be released on April 15, 2016! It'll be available physically on CD and Vinyl, digitally on iTunes and Bandcamp and on Spotify for all you streamers out there.
Hey Everyone!
Happy New Year. It's 2016 and we're very excited about the upcoming year. We got some big plans in the works that we can't wait to share with everyone...but we're gonna hold off for now. But some of the plans may involve a certain new album that we've been talking about, and playing songs from, for ages now...and touring....LOTS of touring.
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A collaborative exhibition held by second year design students from both sides of the Pennines - Manchester School of Art and Leeds College of Art. I went to the preview in Manchester held in an empty shop in Triangle Shopping Centre, a different yet engaging space for such a small exhibition. There was some good work on show, a nice mix of typography and illustration but being honest, I preferred the cropped versions of work on the postcards the student's had made for people to take with them. It's always nice to take something away to keep, which reminds me I need to create something similar for the degree show, it's a way for someone who liked your work to keep and remember you by and maybe they'll even get in touch for possible work. The postcards are ultimately business cards but actually physically showing your work on them.
Friday, 19 March 2010
The White & Red Exhibition @ Triangle Shopping Center, Manchester
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4930 Lucore Road Marion, IA 52302
- 2 Beds
- 2 Full
- 1,602 SqFt
Has it been your dream to live on a golf course? Then this condo is for you. The deck overlooks the 10th green of Hunters Ridge Golf Course. This 1 owner condo has been meticulously maintained and lovingly cared for. Dining and living room includes a cozy 3 sided fireplace to enjoy. Master bedroom with master bathroom and walk in closet, plus another large bedroom and den. This condo is a must see and a delight to show!
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- Property Type
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- Beds
- 2
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- Year Built
- 1996
- Elementary School
- Indian Creek
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- Linn Mar
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- Above Ground SqFt
- 1,602
- Total Rooms
- 8
- Eat-In Kitchen
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- Dishwasher
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- Garage Door Opener
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Water Heater – Gas
- Lot Size
- Common
- Association Fee
- $195.00
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- Cash
- Conventional
- 2 Cars
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- Central Air
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- City Sewer
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- Cable Ready
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About Marion
Marion is a growing metropolis located next to Cedar Rapids and is part of the Cedar Rapids metro area. The City of Marion has experienced a 30% growth in residents and is one of the Midwest's fastest growing cities and one of the youngest per capita. Marion is community that values the arts and is a culture of relaxed but active lifestyle. There are a multitude of events and culture including the Marion Arts Festival, Swamp Fox Festival and Parade, as well as the Uptown Marion Market. There are two large school districts in the Marion community - Linn Mar and Marion Independent Schools. Marion is home to 41 parks and green spaces where a multitude of cultural events take place, such as the nationally recognized Marion Arts Festival, farmers markets, concert series and other family friendly events.
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The flight to Mexico went very smoothly and I was entertained the whole time watching hilarious Amy Schumer in Trainwreck on my iPad. The guy next to me probably thought I was insane for laughing so much...
Once you enter the Cabo airport it's absolutely overwhelming to see the line for customs. The room is probably as big as a football field and is filled with people waiting in the roped-off lines to get checked by Mexican personnel. It was especially bad because it was a Saturday afternoon, their "rush hour," if you will. After more than 45 minutes of dragging my luggage back and forth through the roped-off lines, I finally made it through, back out to the fresh air.
Upon arriving to the Hilton, I was home. This was my third time staying there and it just felt right. While checking in, I was greeted with a complimentary margarita and escorted to my ocean-front room. It. Was. Amazing. I'd never stayed on the first floor before and I was a little worried the view wouldn't be as good but boy was I wrong. I had the best seat in the house!
|The view from my personal patio off my ocean-front room.
I woke up uncharacteristically early (due to the time change and excitement) and was able to catch the sun rising over the ocean and I'm so glad I did because it was absolutely beautiful. The pictures really don't do it enough justice.
We had an amazing breakfast at the resort's gourmet buffet every day which usually consisted of fresh fruit, traditional Mexican dishes, omelets, pastries and freshly squeezed juices (my favorite was tangerine!). Then it was off to the pool to get our tans on (as a very pale family this is a slight exaggeration). One of the new additions to the resort since the remodel was various hammocks around the pool, which I loved. Such a perfect spot to read and get some rays.
We had a great lunch poolside at the new and improved Mio cafe. I enjoyed some delicious fresh fish tacos with a crisp side salad. Definitely would recommend.
That evening we decided to go into Downtown Cabo (where most of the popular spots are) for dinner. We made reservations at the Hacienda Cocina y Cantina, located at the Hacienda Beach Club and Residences. We'd never been before and heard great things because our favorite, Edith's, was all booked up. The place was gorgeous and open-air and, of course, had delicious food as well. I got some amazing jumbo shrimp served on mashed potatoes and I was in heaven.
The next day included another breakfast buffet, hanging out by the pool and probably the most delicious shrimp tacos I've ever engorged. My mouth is drooling just thinking about them... the margarita wasn't half bad either. ;-)
After satisfying our bellies, we went on a walk on the beach. The Hilton has one of the only swimmable beaches in Cabo (most are too strong or rocky) which is nice, and although its private, we're able to walk either way down the beach to see the beautiful beach homes and resorts along the way.
That evening we had dinner at the beautiful Cabo Azul resort, which had a great restaurant right on the beach, complete with its own amazing mariachi band. We were able to catch this beautiful sunset from the resort.
Unfortunately, the next day was extremely windy and a little chilly so we laid pretty low. But luckily, we finished the day with a dinner at the famous Flora's Field Kitchen. This is a must-do in Cabo. We'd heard a lot of amazing things from friends that have been there before so it was finally time to try it ourselves! Not only is the food amazing, but the drinks are very eccentric and absolutely delicious. The entire restaurant is open air and includes a great little mini "farmer's market."
|Why yes, this is a Carrot Margarita
That night we had a great dinner back at the Hilton and reluctantly started packing up. The next day we didn't have too much time to do much of anything, but we were able to squeeze in one last order of margaritas and guacamole.
If you couldn't already tell, I had an absolutely amazing trip and I'm still pretending I can hear the ocean... If you've never been to Cabo, check out my travel guide, which has some places to check out that I didn't mention here!
Where did you go for Spring Break? Comment below and tell me all about it!