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Chemical Threats: Further Information
Newrisk Limited is available to advise organisations and governments on chemical threats including chemical incident prevention and response.
Newrisk Limited and its principal adviser, Dr Leivesley, have designed and overseen the construction and training programmes for a pioneering chemical rapid response unit designed to operate in urban areas and in remote areas accessible only by plane. This unit was established following a review of fire brigades throughout Queensland which led to the formation of a modernised fire service, supported by the chemical response unit.
Technical assessments and risk advice has also been provided to rail authorities for hazardous goods management, investigations of road and rail chemical incidents as well as site risk assessments and field exercises on chemicals storage sites and hazardous chemicals on critical infrastructure (such as power stations and water treatment sites).
Chemicals in confined space environments (such as tunnels and buildings) have formed part of the work to protect the public from accidents and terror attacks. Exercises for rail and rail/airport interfaces have also been undertaken for governments and have involved various forms of chemical agents that may be used by terrorists in an attack on urban infrastructure.
Newrisk Limited and its principal adviser, Dr Leivesley, have provided media commentary, lectures, conference papers, workshops and publications on this topic, examples of which are set out below. To return to an overview of Newrisk Limited's chemical threat expertise, please click here.
To request Newrisk Limited's assistance in connection with a chemical threat, please contact Newrisk Limited directly.
Media Commentary
Newrisk Limited's principal adviser, Dr Leivesley, has provided media commentary on chemical threats, including:
- Ongoing issues in the Novichok poisonings in Salisbury and two alleged Russian agents CCTV images, for RTE Morning Radio (Ireland) on 6 September 2018;
- Two alleged Russian agents CCTV films and Russia's rejection of accusations of Novichok chemical nerve agent poisonings in Salisbury for Channel 4 News (UK) on 5 September 2018: "Sir Andrew Wood, former UK ambassador to Russia, and Dr Sally Leivesley, a security analyst with expertise in dealing with biological and chemical threats, discuss the Salisbury poisonings."
- Novichok chemical nerve agent poisoning - two new victims in Salisbury for Channel 4 News (UK) on 5 July 2018;
- Cold War and Britain's response to Sergei Skripal Russian Spy poisoning with Novichok nerve agent, for Nine News Today (Australia) on 17 March 2018;
- Sergei Srkipal Russian Spy poisoning attack in Britain for Nine News TODAY (Australia) on 6 March 2018;
- Chemical plume on East Sussex beach and effects on people for ITV Good Morning Britain on 28 August 2017;
- Grenfell – How the fire service response to the Grenfell Tower fire compares with services across the UK, for BBC Newsnight on 14 July 2017;
- US Threatens Punishment Aerial Bombardment on Syria Following Chemical Weapons Attack for Channel 5 News on 26 August 2013 - available online;
- G8 Leader Options to Reduce World Terrorism, Conflict Resolution with Syria & Agreement not to pay Kidnap & Ransom Demands for BBC World NewsDay on 18 June 2013;
- White House announces Syrian Military's Chemical Weapons Use & US Military Support for Rebels for ITV Daybreak on 14 June 2013;
- US Cinema Mass Casualty Shooting for Sky News on 20 July 2012;
- Olympics threats following suspected six person terror cell arrests & a false chemical incident alarm for ITN Daybreak on 6 July; and
- Underpants bomb plot in Yemen foiled for Sky News and Channel 5 News on 8 May 2012.
Lectures & Conferences
Newrisk Limited and its principal adviser, Dr Leivesley, have provided lectures & conferences on chemical threats, including:
- 'Snapshot of Regional Risks and Sustainability- Incorporating Exercise Cyber-Defence' - Lecture to MIS Chief Information Security Officer Middle East 6th Annual Summit and Roundtable in Dubai (UAE) in February 2014;
- 'Water and CBRNE/Cyber Terrorism: Waterborne threats and sustainability of cities including unusual secondary and tertiary water contamination lessons from Fukushima' - Presentation to the 'Role of Science in the Third Millenium, International Seminar on Nuclear War and Planetary Emergencies', 45th Session in Erice (Italy) in August 2012;
- 'CBRNE/Cyber Terrorism & London in 2012' - Technical Briefing to Government sponsored students at the Department of Peace Studies, University of Bradford;
- 'CBRNE Risks' - Lecture to the Leadership in Counter-Terrorism Course, Scottish Police College in Kincardine (Scotland) in June 2009;
- 'Business Drivers and CBRN Terror Solutions' - Lecture to the International Security National Resilience in in London (England) in December 2007;
- 'CRBNE2 - New Risks, New Solutions, New Plans' - Lecture to the 10th International CBRN Defence Symposium at the Defence Academy in Shrivenham (England) in November 2007;
- 'Credibility in CBRNE2 Public Information - Cooperation or Apathy?' - Paper to the CBRN Resilience Defence IQ in London (England) in April 2004;
- 'Securing CBRNE Risk: Global Solutions' - Paper to the ASIS International Members' Meeting in Madrid (Spain) in February 2004;
- 'Exercising Skills in CBRN Crises - Risk Assessment and Business Continuity' - Paper to the Managing UK Homeland Security Summit in London (England) in October 2003;
- 'Specific Threats - Chemical and Biological: The Terrorist Threat Against Business' - Paper to the London Conference in London (England) in May 2003;
- 'Exercising New Plans in CBRN Defence' - Paper to the Global Security Conference at the Department of Defence Management and Security Analysis and Security Studies Institute in Shrivenham (England) in October 2002;
- 'Toxic Aftermath - Fire and Explosion' - Paper (with Dr AR Green) to the ANZAAS Congress in Brisbane (Australia) in September 1992;
- 'Two Case Studies: 1 - Nuclear and the Chernobyl Experience; 2 - Biological and Chemical War and Peace, Iraq and Coode Island' - Seminar on Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (NBC) in Australia in Adelaide (Australia) in February 1992; and
- 'Hazardous Substances and the Chemical Industry - Lessons for the Future' - Keynote Paper to the 17th Australasian Chemical Engineering Conference at the Gold Coast (Australia) in August 1989.
Workshop Exercises
Newrisk Limited and its principal adviser, Dr Leivesley, have provided workshops on chemical threats, including:
- 'Exercise CBRNE2 Resilience' - Tabletop exercise at the Defence IQPC, in London (England) in April 2004;
- 'Exercise Gas, Gas, Gas' - Workshop exercise for the Australian Bomb Data Centre in Canberra (Australia) in October 1999.
Newrisk Limited's principal adviser, Dr Leivesley, has written publications on chemical threats, including:
- 'CBRN and the Media: Policy, Plans and Reality' in the Monitor, RUSI, April 2003, Vol. 2(3), 2-4;
- 'The Impact on the Business Community: Building Resilience against Chemical, Biological, Nuclear, Radiological, Explosives and Electronic Attacks' - in The Unlikely Terrorists by Rachel Briggs (Editor), November 2002, pp.31-42.
- 'A New Form of Warfare Non-Lethal Weapons' in Arima Corporate Risk, 1997, Vol. 4(11), 86-87; and
- 'Toxic Time Bomb Over Melbourne' in Civil Protection (British Home Office Publication), Spring 1992, Issue 22.
Newrisk Limited's principal adviser, Dr Leivesley, has also been cited in publications on chemical threats, including:
- Britain and US Fear Syrian Chemical Weapons Could Fall into Hands of Extreme Islamist Groups - by Kim Sengupta, Independent Online (8 January 2013): "The problems with biological agents, Dr Leivesley held, may start by accident rather than the design of either the regime or rebels. "Pathogens such as anthrax, plague, tularemia, botulinium, smallpox, aflotoxin, cholera, and ricin can become exposed by people stumbling across them in insecure bases. If this happens we have the real possibilities of pandemics which will be very difficult to control" she said. "Of course one must guard against being alarmist, but what is necessary is to get as much information as possible so that we can at least know what we are facing."
- Push for Anti-Nerve Agent Drug - by Paul Rincon, BBC News Online (2 May 2004): "...the principle of unsupervised use of anti-nerve agent drugs by civilians concerns some experts. 'When people are given things to self-administer they will often overdose in anticipation of an attack,' said Dr Sally Leivesley, of UK-based security consultancy NewRisk...Dr Leivesley said there was a race on to develop prophylactic drugs for use by those in the emergency services who might have to respond to multiple attacks with chemical weapons.'"
- Toxic Waste Must be Removed, Argues Leivesley' by Anonymous, The Sunday Mail (Queensland) (10 June 1990): "Leading environment consultant, Dr Sally Leivesley, yesterday accused the State Govenrment of grossly mishandling the controversial toxic waste issue. She said earthing-over the old gold mine tailing pit which was oozing chemical sludge in the Brisbane suburb of Kingston was a classic example of what not to do...'From the point of view of disaster management it is a total cock-up.'"
- Test Toxic Sites: Expert' by Anonymous, The Sunday Mail (Queensland) (5 April 1990): "Chemical hazards expert Sally Leivesley today called for immediate testing of any suspected toxic waste sites. Dr Leivesley said Queensland scientists knew there was a problem with poisonous residues from past industry and mines once dotted all over what is now suburban Brisbane."
- 'Toxic Dollar Superfund Need' by Dr Leivesley, Safety Audit, (March/April 1990): "Cleaning up toxic waste dumps around Australia is a multi-million dollar challenge for the entire nation - and it's a challenge which must be met at a Federal level."
Unpublished Papers
Newrisk Limited's principal adviser, Dr Leivesley, has written unpublished papers on chemical threats, including:
- Cross-Disciplinary Mitigation of CBRNE2 Risk - prepared for the World Federation of Scientists, International Seminar on Planetary Emergencies (31st session) in May 2004.
To request Newrisk Limited's assistance in connection with a chemical threat, please contact Newrisk Limited directly.


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The Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future has so many new ideas to make affordable housing more energy efficient that the consortium of nonprofit owners and operators is confident it can meet the federal government's Better Buildings Challenge, which was expanded in December to include multifamily properties.
"It's pretty audacious," says Rebecca Schaaf, vice president for SAHF's Energy Division. "We want to achieve 20 percent energy and water savings across a whole portfolio." That portfolio includes 100,000 units of affordable housing in 49 states, and SAHF—whose members include such affordable industry giants as Mercy Housing, BRIDGE Housing, and Preservation of Affordable Housing—has already been working on energy improvements for years.
Here are a few of the new ideas that make Schaaf confident the organization and its members can find new energy savings:
Focus on Water
Even if you upgraded your properties' water fixtures a few years ago, you can still make a good return on a new round of investments. Fixtures like the new low-flow toilets work better and save dramatically more water than models on sale just a few years ago. In fact, the savings may pay for the cost of the fixtures in just a year to 18 months, according to SAHF.
Get Someone Else to Do It for You
Some companies can now install water-saving technology for you, with little or no up-front cost. Companies like eConserve and Minol do such work in exchange for taking a cut of the savings in the future, says Schaaf.
Hire an Energy Manager
A problem like a leaky sprinkler system or a mistake by a utility company can go unnoticed until someone finds the problem. Thus, it can be worthwhile to have a designated person on staff who checks over the property's energy bills to find these problems. Software tools such as EnergyScoreCards, Portfolio Manager, or WegoWise track utility usage so that managers can compare current usage with that from prior years and strip out variables like ups and downs in the cost of fuel. Installing software and checking these bills can take a lot of staff time, but it's worth it, says Schaaf.
Take Advantage of Local Utility Programs
You may be running out of time to get help from your utility company to install energy-saving lighting. Some types of energy-efficient lighting, like T12 fluorescent lighting, are becoming standard, and utility companies won't offer cash incentives to do something already required by law. Utility companies often change their programs, too, so check back with them often to view any new offerings designed to encourage local building owners to make their buildings more energy efficient.
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To find more energy-saving ideas and best practices, visit SAHF's website under "Multifamily Energy and Water Management Toolkit."


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Promise And The Monster - The Yorks - Strawberry Pills - Janita - WA Wa Punx
Promise And The Monster latest song 'Closed My Eyes' is a good example of why Billie Lindahl under that moniker has received so much recognition, this is a beautifully crafted track. ===== Yesterday The Yorks released the exquisite song 'Many Things' where fabulous vocals and a gentle backdrop make this dream pop song so special. ===== From Athens Greece we have the duo Strawberry Pills and their distinctive new single 'Porcelain Face' where Gothic vibes are found alongside a post punk kind of soundtrack. ===== Janita has shared 'Not What You're Used To' along with a video, the song is a moody rock ballad that digs it's hooks in deep. ===== WA Wa Punx have shared a video for 'Danny Sucks At Video Games' ahead of it's November release, both video and song are wonderful with some classic rock and roll feeling and just a little punk edge.
Promise And The Monster - Closed My Eyes.Having established herself as one of Sweden's most esoteric and mesmerising songwriters, with critical acclaim from Uncut, Mojo, Clash and Pitchfork, and shows with the likes of Chelsea Wolfe, Mark Kozelek and Jens Lekman in recent years, Promise and the Monster (aka Billie Lindahl) has now returned to deliver her latest sweeping single 'Closed My Eyes', lifted from her forthcoming new EP 'Chewing Gum'.
Capturing more of that dark yet enticing sound that she is known for, 'Closed My Eyes' makes for an incredibly rich and inviting return. As her debut single through new label Icons Creating Evil Art, the new offering sees her re-emerge in a whole new light, channelling a smooth and lofty aesthetic that sets her uniquely powerful front and centre.
Speaking about the new single, Billie said, "I wrote 'Closed My Eyes' surprisingly quickly after thinking about the ambiguity in that image, closing one's eyes for various reasons. It was good fuel. The women in this song are out roaming in the streets. Marilyn is famous and Kimberly and Brenda got killed by Ted Bundy. The song was pretty easy to record compared to the other songs - it was a Paranoid moment so to speak. You know when Black Sabbath recorded their album Paranoid they just needed an extra song and came up with that riff, and bam: history. It worked just that same way with this song."
Billie's musical education started young, playing Swedish folk on the cello at school by day and recording mix tapes by night. She became fascinated with Nick Drake, Kaki King and Elliot Smith, writing her debut EP 'Antarktis' and first album 'Transparent Knives' at the age of 18, having been picked up by Imperial Recordings. With a father playing country bands and mother into an eclectic mix of jazz and alternative rock, from day one her tastes were always going to be fluid.
The Yorks - Many Things.The Yorks released the dream-pop single, "Many Things" yesterday October 19. Harmonies pair and intertwine on "Many Things" to explore love as purpose while contemplating the impossibility of life without the beloved in question. The single evokes the crystalline clarity of pure love through crisp melodies and a gentle instrumental caress.
"Many Things is off the EP, Purple Sunsets, due out November 13. Consisting of meditations on love and disillusionment, the new three-song EP, Purple Sunsets, marks the transition from the band's previous accompaniments to Jorge Rodrigo Azanza's fresh solo style – a sweet, lyrically innocent sound. Built around the musings of the multi-instrumentalist, the EP encapsulates Azana's dreamy vision of Los Angeles love and Ecuadorian roots. A sophisticated, slightly flamboyant style flavors The Yorks tender, lighthearted tunes.
Born and raised in Quito, Ecuador, Jorge Rodrigo Azanza spent his youth on the floor of his bedroom, teaching himself guitar and pouring over bootleg CDs with music by The Beatles, The Kinks, and Prince. In 2017, The Yorks saw positive reception after the release of their first self-titled EP, featuring Liaison and Parking Lots. Produced by Gardens & Villa's Chris Lynch and Adam Rassmussen, the record sparked interest at college radio and online publications.
Greek band Strawberry Pills have announced their debut full-length called "Murder to a Beat", which comes out on October 30 via Inner Ear Records and shared the first single "Porcelain Face".
The gothy synth duo from Athens (consisting of Valisia Odell and Antonis Konstantaras) explore the full spectrum of the dark sound and create tracks inspired mainly by the 80's minimal movement and post punk, with a few electric and goth elements added. The group's upcoming debut album is heavily influenced by everyday life in the city of Athens, social issues and of course, the violent turns that love and romance can take.
Antonis says about the song: "Love and hate walk holding hands in the dystopian playground that is the basement of a maniac. "Porcelain Face" is (in our mind) an audio horror film set in the '70's and we treat it that way. It's narrated by the perpetrator while the victim is caught in his/her web. What happens next? We don't know, or do we?"
The album title is inspired by the queen of crime, Agatha Christie. The idea is that right before a live performance Strawberry Pills were poisoned, but by whom? Who of all of their songs protagonists did it…?
"Murder To A Beat" combines elements of fiction, horror, death and romance. Everything is pervaded by darkness, mystery, cynicism and enigma. Massively inspired by various forms of art. From film noir and crime fiction to the art movement of symbolism (Gustave Moreau) and photography. For example "Voyeur", the opening track of the album, is an ode to Guy Bourdin's voyeuristic photography while "Porcelain Face" is about an alluring femme fatale.
Sonically, with this album Strawberry Pills aim for a fresh dark sound while paying homage to the '80's.
Janita - Not What You're Used To.Janita celebrates the release of her new single, "Not What You're Used To," now available everywhere music is sold and streamed. This new single is the fourth from Janita's forthcoming new album, Here Be Dragons. The album was produced and recorded by indie-music luminary Blake Morgan in New York City.
Critical acclaim fused with commercial success is rare in the music world, but for Janita, this coveted combination is simply the norm. Already established as an iconic recording artist and music figure in her native Finland, Janita (pronounced YA-nee-tuh) moved to New York City early in her career, building on those initial successes by launching her American recording career with two Top-40 Billboard hits.
Her albums that have followed, Haunted, and Didn't You, My Dear?, have cemented her reputation as a powerful multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and arranger—while garnering further recognition for her electrifying and unique talent as a singer. That reputation has propelled her across 60,000 miles of touring for over 100 performances in the United States and Europe over the past three years, alone.
WA Wa Punx - Danny Sucks At Video Games.'Danny Sucks at Video Games' is a song for our times. We're all Danny. We're all locked in futile combat with our screen avatar, failing again and again to get into the 'Hall of Fame'. It's garage, it's punk, it's electro, it's 8bit graphics and it's the best song of this hideous year.
This is a crazy world and we all need a gut-busting adrenaline rush to induce some socially distanced moshing in order to shake out what remains of our frazzled brains. With a stupidly infectious second album on the way, skate kids and gamers will be gliding round to these lyrics for the foreseeable:
"Danny sucks at video games, he'll never make it to the Hall of Fame. All his combos are the same. Cos Danny sucks at video games" There's a suitably retro gaming video on YouTube for the single along with a call to action which will celebrate everyone's most epic 'gaming fails' a la Danny. This song really does capture the spirit of 2020 which, let's face it, completely 'sucks at video games'.
WA Wa Punx are Dylan Rippon and Cory Jarnagin. The duo met when Dylan was touring the States with his band Bears From Labrador. Cory lives in Seattle and Dylan lives in London and Amsterdam. Dylan explains their first meeting in Bremerton, a nowhere town in the Pacific Northwest,
"I had a bad feeling about the venue. Thrash metal. Too much leather, too many tattoos, too many beards and piercings. We were drinking a few beers when this fresh-faced kid with a huge smile and a Texan drawl introduced himself as the support act. He proceeded to pull out his iPod and explain how he was going to just plug it in and freestyle. I looked at him, full of hope and enthusiasm, then at the sweaty crowd of metal heads. Could get ugly. Half an hour later Cory took to the stage. The room was silent. He fumbled about. Then he started rapping. It was good. It was so good and funny as hell. It was like an Andy Kaufman sketch where you think it's all going wrong and the guy's a total amateur but the whole thing was planned out. The next twenty minutes were a joy, Doing a project with Cory was a no-brainer."
You may not yet have heard of WA Wa Punx, but you've almost certainly heard them. Their music has featured on numerous TV shows like 'Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown', 'Made In Chelsea', 'Big Brother' and 'NASCAR Raceday'. Bradley Cooper is currently encouraging folks to vote in Pennsylvania backed to the sounds of WA Wa Punx classic 'Hooty Hoo'. This one's for all the geeks, freaks and video sheikhs. 'Danny Sucks At Video Games' is released on November 2nd on Hero Rhymes With Zero.


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The Medium sat down with Matt Gilgenbach to talk about the newly released Neverending Nightmares, a video game about his real-life mental health struggles.
The Medium: Why was a video game your media of choice?
Matt Gilgenbach: I think the reason is that there's an amazing relationship between a player and their character. For example, if you're playing Super Mario Brothers and you fall into a pit, you say, "Oh, I died"—you don't say, "Mario lost a life." I think there's this amazing connection where, through the language of video games, everyone is already sort of well-versed in putting themselves in the position of the player character, and because of that we can create an experience that recreates the feelings…in the player rather than just presenting a story about them or a narrative where things are happening to a character. I don't think there's quite the level of investment or empathy as when it's happening to you.
TM: There's so much bravery that comes with sharing a personal story. How did you build up the courage to come out with a game like this?
MG: It was a difficult thing to do and to some extent, you just kind of have to commit to it and take a plunge and hope for the best, which is what we ended up doing. I also gave a talk at a Game Developers convention about my personal struggles with mental illness and it had a very positive response, so I felt like it was something that was worth talking about and something that people would appreciate and sort of recognize rather than ridicule.
TM: Were you ever worried about potential negativity?
MG: That's true of anything you create. Certainly, on my previous games, it was difficult to read any sort of negative feedback, but I'd say it's harder [with] this game because it's so personal. I think going into it, I knew I was creating something that not everyone would appreciate. But I think the people that do appreciate it, it really resonates with them, so I'm willing to put up with the negative reactions for the immensely positive reactions, especially from people who suffer from mental illness and let me know that it really helped them.
TM: Was it difficult to relive all of these nightmares in making this game? How did you overcome the difficulty of bringing these terrifying things to life?
MG: It actually was much easier than I expected and it was almost therapeutic because of the sort of buffer that it's not me, it's the character. You know, this is my job and this is what I do, and I'm getting up and I'm making this game. I was very fortunate; for whatever reason, I was able to put enough emotional distance between myself and the subject of the game. It wasn't super painful to work on, but also I was still able to express a few emotions I wanted to express in the game.
TM: You once said that you didn't necessarily take offence to games about mental illness that were developed by those who hadn't experienced it. Do you feel that these video games should be developed solely by people who understand what it's like?
MG: I think to some extent when you're creating a video game, you're not necessarily thinking about how to be sensitive to every person on earth, and how to best capture their experience. A lot of it is just, how can you create a compelling and interesting experience? I'm sure there are possibly offensive or negative depictions of mental illness in some games, but adding an "insanity meter" and the screen goes crazy or something, you know, that doesn't really bother me. I don't think I would say to those developers "Don't do that," because it certainly can make their games more interesting and more compelling, and I think it's difficult for people to take that seriously as a commentary on mental illness. Personally, I don't judge that.
TM: Why did you choose 2D line art over something a little more "realistic"? How did this artistry better capture your image?
MG: I think it works on a few levels: firstly, I think if you see a screenshot of Neverending Nightmares, it doesn't look like any other game out there. You know instantly it's Neverending Nightmares, and I think that's important in our day and age when there're so many great video games being developed and a lot of indie games are really fantastic, so it's tough to really stand out in that crowd. I also feel the art style is more expressionistic and we have a lot of leeway with how we draw things and represent things, especially the light and the darkness. We can do some really interesting things that would be more difficult to pull off with a more realistic art style. For example, the darkness in and of itself is animated, so even if you're standing still, the lines are constantly moving and [it] really creates the feeling that the world and everything is closing in on you.
TM: What are some of the stigmas you believe are associated with mental illness and how do you feel that Neverending Nightmares is helping to rid those stigmas?
MG: I think a lot of it is people judge you; they think there's something wrong with you. If you're depressed they think you should just cheer up and it's just a simple thing, you know, you just have the wrong outlook on life. Or with obsessive-compulsive disorder, they think it's weird and they don't understand and they think you have to touch objects or count or something, which is only one way that OCD can manifest itself. With Neverending Nightmares, I'm trying to give people insight or understanding into mental illness and what it's been like for me, and I hope that especially in talking about it I'm a pretty normal guy and hopefully I come across as a reasonable person, and certainly I think that's important to understand. You know, everyday people can have extra difficulties but can still live in a perfectly normal life.
I guess that's more told with me speaking about the game and less through the actual game, but through the game, I want people to have insight and understanding and basically realize that depression is just this bleak way that you can see the world—you can see the world through these terrible filters that make everything feel weird and bad and oppressive. With OCD, there's all this imagery and terrible things that you just can't control; it's completely out of your control. You can't master your mind and have it think about the things you want it to think about it. Those are the things I want to discuss and illustrate with Neverending Nightmares.
TM: In previous interviews and in your blog, you encouraged those suffering to get help and you acknowledged how scary and tough it is to share personal experiences with a stranger. What words of encouragement do you have for people who are afraid to share their experiences with just one person, when you've been brave enough to share this experience with all the people that have and will play this game?
MG: I think the best advice I can give is that you have to work at getting better. It's not like a cold where it will pass. In my experience, it's a chronic illness and it's something that will be with me always. So certainly because it's so difficult, I think it's important to get the best and the most help you can. It's like if you have cancer, getting chemo is difficult and it's a hard and painful thing, but I don't think anyone would say it's not worth it, it's not worth the risk. I think you have to do what it takes to get better and I think that may mean opening yourself up to a therapist and that may be very difficult for you, but I think it's very important to be working towards getting better.
This interview has been edited for length. For more information on Neverending Nightmares, see our review.


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Wow July seemed to disappear fast; I can't believe that we are into August now! It's the last month of winter here so it is still very cold. We've had lots of frosty mornings over the last few weeks.
That being said there are a few signs that spring is on its way. The spring bulbs are getting a good size now, looking forward to having tulip flowers again! We have also had the odd warm and sunny day. Earlier this week we had a couple of beautiful days where it almost seemed like spring!
This month's photo is of the happy wanderer flowers in our vegetable patch. The happy wanderer starts flowering in July and it is one of the first flowers to attract bees to the vegie patch. The garden has been so dreary for the last few months so it is nice to see some colour coming back!
I'd better get down to business and show you some of the great links I saw during July. As usual I will share the direct link as well as a Pinterest pin. Feel free to head over to the source for a look or just pin it for later if you prefer.
My first link is this delicious looking Mongolian Beef recipe that I saw at Tastes Better from Scratch. I'll be trying out this recipe out very soon!
I also want to try making some of this Grilled Balsamic Glazed Chicken from Chef in Training. It looks wonderful and it sounds so easy to make!
This Tomato Focaccia that I saw over at Recipe Girl also caught my eye last month. Hopefully I can make this over summer and use our home grown tomatoes!
I have been enjoying eating almonds lately so these Coconut Dark Chocolate Almond Clusters from Michelle at A Latte Food got my attention. These look like a perfect nutty chocolate snack!
I'm a sucker for a sweet lemon recipe so these Frosted Lemon Cookie Bars from Bake at 350 were always going to make this list! The ombre frosting looks so pretty don't you think!
Speaking of cookies, I also wanted to share these Potato Chip Chocolate Chip Cookies from Bakers Royale. I LOVE the idea of putting potato chips in cookies!
Another link I just had to share was this tutorial from Angie at Bakerella showing how to Make Your Own Sprinkles. What a great way to make custom coloured sprinkles for a special occasion!
Just as clever is this tutorial from Make magazine showing how to Twist Fabric Scraps into Colorful Twine. I've got a few fabric scraps I could try this out on!
I'm a big fan of DIY jewellery so I wanted to share this Easiest Wrap Bracelet Ever that I saw at Baubles and Beads. I love it when you can make a cute piece of jewellery without much effort!
Another piece of jewellery that I would love to have a go at making is this Easy Tricolour Pendant with Nail Polish from White House Crafts. Again this is such an easy project but the result is beautiful!
My final link is for these Lemon Lime Votive Candles that I saw at Crafts by Amanda. How cute do these look!
Well that's it for now; I hope you have enjoyed checking out some of the great links that I found during July. If you need some more baking or crafting inspiration why not head over to my Pinterest page and have a look. And while you're there why not follow me too!


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The mid-soles of Simon's Hokas kept his toes far enough away from the ground so that his toes didn't freeze
After taking out the race in a fast first mile, Maksimow realized that his legs and a few toes were frozen, along with his beard. Gutierrez took over and went on to win in a time of 42:24. Maksimow was 2nd in 44:46. Local race machine and running reaper, Gerald Romero, was 3rd in 47:43.
Yeah, it was that cold!
Along the course, there are signs warning of Big Foot sighting. The cold weather brought one curious Sasquatch out to see what all to commotion was about on the auto road.
Photos, videos and results of the race at PikesPeakSports.us


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Caring For Your Lingerie
Caring For Your Lingerie
Most lingerie is delicate and you want to keep it looking its best you need to care for it properly. Some will only hand wash their delicate items. While they may take more time, these washing methods will extend the life of your lingerie — and extend the time you get to enjoy it, but if you're like most of us, machine washing saves time. Begin by looking at the care instructions on the label. If items are washable, it is always a good idea to use a lingerie bag to keep them separate. A mesh bag prevents tangling and reduces surface wear from friction against tougher fabrics.
The first thing you need to do is check the labels in your lingerie. Manufacturers know their product better than anyone else, so their advice should be taken first, and should be taken seriously. If it says dry clean only, there's a reason for it.
If you already clipped out your label, or your manufacturers' instructions aren't clear, you can keep your lingerie clean and happy by following the advice below.
As a guideline, most lingerie (especially if it's made of lace) should be hand washed in cold water with mild soap or a detergent made for hand washing. Remember to fasten any snaps, clasps or buttons while you're doing this to avoid any snagging or tearing of the material. Give it a good rinse when you're done, and then let it hang dry. Never machine dry your lingerie, unless told otherwise.
If you have a lot of lingerie, hand washing may seem like an exhausting task. So, you can always try to wash your lingerie using your washing machine's delicate cycle on cold (not warm!). Use a lingerie bag or small washing bag for your garments so they don't get caught on anything during the cycle. And again, let your lingerie hang dry. Even on the lowest setting, dryer heat will break down the elasticity of your items, shortening their life span considerably. Instead, lie flat or hang to dry out of sunlight.
Nylon (used in most hosiery) is one of the materials that can be washed using the delicate cycle of your washing machine. It is also one that can be dried in the drier on a cooler setting.
Silk is in a league of its own when it comes to delicacy. This material is extremely sensitive to detergents, so make sure to use a mild soap or silk-specific wash instead. Then, let the lingerie sit in warm water for about five minutes, and rinse with cool water. (A teaspoon of vinegar added to the rinse can sometimes help it remove traces of soap.) Place the lingerie in a towel and keep it flat while it dries.
When it comes to silk, the fabric is fragile, so it's important to follow these tips:
- Never scrub or wring silk
- Never wear silk in direct sunlight. (It fades easily.)
- Never clean just a spot or section of silk with water — clean the entire garment.
- Never spray perfume on silk
Corsets can be an investment (sometimes worth hundreds of dollars), so you want to treat it as you would your best china: with tender love and care. For the best results, it's always good to have it dry cleaned by a professional. And even then, ask for it to be washed by hand. Some corset boning is made of steel, so make sure if you are washing it, dry it completely before you put it away.
However, to keep dry cleaning bills down, here are a few guidelines to keep your corset fresh and clean:
- Instead of washing your corset every time you wear it, use a damp cloth to clean its lining.
- Try wearing a thin camisole underneath it to prevent any excess perspiration that can dirty it.
- It's always a good idea to treat your corset with a fabric protector before wearing it. That way if anything spills on it, it can easily be wiped off.
- Also hang it up to air out
To prolong the life of your swimwear L.A Heels recommend the following care instructions.
- Sort articles by color, washing whites, darks and medium colors separately. Lighter garments can pick up dyes from darker colors.
- You can wash your bra in the washing machine, but make sure it is hooked together to avoid tangling or hooking onto other clothing. Use a mesh bag to prevent snagging.
- Separate man-made fibers from natural fibers. Man-made fibers can attract the oils that are released from natural fibers during washing. These oils build up over time and make the spots on the man-made fibers more obvious.
- Sort delicate fabrics from tougher fabrics like denim and terry cloth. This will lessen the friction of fabrics against each other. Lint-generating fabrics (fleece, towels) should be washed separately from lingerie. The lint clings to the lingerie fabrics.
- Just remember all lingerie is delicate and needs to be loved and handled with care


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1. God speaks of Himself in the plural form (us, our).
4. Love.
6. God provided coats of skins for Adam and Eve which implies an animal sacrifice with the shedding of blood for their sin of disobedience.
8. An animal had to be sacrificed.
10. That Jesus was "the Lamb of God," and that Jesus would "taketh away the sin of the world." When Jesus died on the cross of Calvary He was the Lamb of God that fulfilled and did away with the animal sacrifices of the Old Covenant. During the period of time when Jesus of Nazareth walked upon the earth the New Covenant was being brought into effect replacing the Old Covenant. More on Covenants in later Learning Activities.


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text: enyonam Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 View Classified Empirical Audio Overdrive For sale is my Empirical Audio Overdrive. It is in perfect condition, no scratches,dents or marks. This is the original Overdrive, with a slow blowing fan . It has been sent back to Steve Nugent for modding with his latest improvements. It has the dual turboclock (incl Hynes regs), Usb Hynes regulator, new 24/192 async Usb interface, DA Hynes regs, CuTF V-caps and lots of other upgrades. Costs were 1800 $. 1800 Dollar is my price. Shipment from Holland Inputs are ; USB, I2S (empiricalAudio standard), SPdif Outputs; RCA (2.3 Vmrs) XLR (4.6 Vmrs). The Overdrive is designed to drive a amplifier directly. Included are the user manual, and the 3 smps. which are high quality Cincon devices. 2 of them are high output. Empirical Audio has its own forum on Audiocircle. There are lots of professional and users reviews on the net, Google is your friend here. You will be surprised by the giant-killing qualities of this dac. Obviously Steve Nugent has not stopped to improve the Overdrive where he could. This version has all the most important upgrades, but you allways can contact him for further improvements. Some information from the user manual; Technology /design The overdrive dac incorporates our excellent Usb interface technology and breaks new ground for D/A converter technology. The Overdrive design philosophy is "less is more" with one of the simplest analog paths ever devised. The Overdrive provides solutions for the three most important issues with digital sources; - Jitter - D/A noise/distortion - Volume control noise/distortion This high-performance triple solution is unprecedented and delivers a totally new sound quality level. The Overdrive is a non-upsampling dac (no ASRC) that has an ultra simple analog signal plath, reducing background noise and harmonic distortion to unprecedented levels. It incorporates a preamp function that never has been tried in ANY audio product before. This preamp adds no devices whatsoever to the signal path, leaving it simple and ultra low-noise. It has selectable digital filters that allow one to tailor the sound to your personal taste. You can effectively eliminate them if you want. The sound of the Overdrive is simply indiscribable and utterly magical. The clarity is unlike anything you have heard before, particularly driving amps directly. Other dacs sound muddy in comparison. The bass is tight and the detail and imaging is more than first rate, it`s breathtaking. Drums are rendered with more realism than any other dac is capable of. The leading and trailing edges and harmonics of percussion, strings and woodwinds are delivered with true realism. Even with this level of details and dynamics, it still gets vocals right. The overdrive USB dac resets the bar for the term `accuracy` in digital to analog conversion. Performance The performance of the overdrive Dac is a result of several innovative design breakthroughs. 1. Low jitter USB interface module 2. Ultra simple pure class A analog path 3. DA volume control 4. Ultra-lineair output stage 5. Fully balanced analog path Seller enyonam Date 12/28/20 Price 1,400.00 USD Category Digital to Analog Converters Link to comment


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MediShare – Is MediShare Right For You?
Medishare is a health insurance plan that members create individual sharing accounts with ACCU (the financial partner of Medishare). Members deposit their monthly share into these accounts each month. Other fees include a $2 one-time membership fee, a $2 monthly administrative fee, and a $1 paper statement charge. If you're not sure whether Medishare is right for you, read on for some important information. You'll be glad you did!
Pre-existing conditions aren't covered by Medi-Share
If you've had a health condition before you joined a healthcare sharing program, you may be concerned that you'll be denied coverage. The fact is, Medi-Share doesn't deny coverage to pre-existing conditions, but it does have certain rules and a "phase-in" period before full coverage begins. For example, you cannot join Medi-Share if you're pregnant or have high blood pressure or cholesterol. To be eligible for coverage, you'll need to have been a member for 36 consecutive months.
Medi-Share doesn't cover primary care, unlike insurance. Well-child visits for up to six years old and one annual physical for each member are exempt. You'll also need to pay out of pocket for most preventive services, such as flu shots, if you have them. You're also expected to use a PPO network of physicians, but you'll still need to pay out of pocket. Fortunately, Medi-Share does offer telehealth services to its members.
Unlike most traditional health insurance, Medi-Share doesn't deny coverage for pre-existing conditions. While it doesn't exclude pre-existing conditions from coverage, it limits how much you can share based on the date of your membership. If you have not had symptoms for three years, your annual pre-existing condition share can be up to $100,000. Congenital conditions, such as cancer, are exempt from sharing. Medi-Share coverage is only available to those who wait 36-60 months.
Fortunately, there are many options for you to get covered with Medi-Share. It is a great way to get health care coverage without the high cost of health insurance. The benefits are generous and Medi-Share can be used by people who have pre-existing conditions. Just make sure to read the fine print before signing up. If you can't afford insurance, Medi-Share may not be the right option for you.
Medi-Share, a faith-based insurance program that covers health care costs, is an attractive option for Christians. The program will not cover abortion, drunk driving accidents, tobacco use, or other unbiblical lifestyle choices. Medi-Share covers adoption and pregnancy if you comply with their guidelines. This program can help you protect your finances and provide peace of mind in the event that you need health care.
Preventive care is covered by Medi-Share
Certain preventive services are not covered by traditional health insurance. Medi-Share does not charge a fee for preventive services, even though they are a very common service. Medi-Share doesn't cover immunizations or lab work. Medi-Share offers several different plans. Here are some of the differences between the plans and how they cover preventative care. Compare preventative care costs to see the biggest difference.
Medi-Share does not cover primary care services. Well-child visits up to the age of six and one annual physical are the only exceptions to this rule. Medi-Share encourages its members to use doctors in its PPO network, which includes more than 900,000 providers nationwide. Your deductible does not include preventive care, so make sure you plan ahead. Preventive care is a great way to avoid unanticipated costs.
Medi-Share doesn't cover services for behavioral health, including counseling and treatment of learning disabilities. Medi-Share does not cover routine health screenings or vision and dental care. Medi-Share might pay for certain tests based upon symptoms. You should consult your plan's guidelines for additional information. There is no co-pay for preventive care services, so expect to pay less than you would with traditional health insurance.
While Medi-Share may not be the right financial option for everyone, it is an alternative for those who do not have employer-sponsored insurance or aren't covered by the ACA. Medi-Share offers a health coaching program for members, which costs extra, and helps them make lifestyle changes that will improve their health. Unfortunately, Medi-Share does not accept members who are older than 65 years of age. However, Medi-Share does cover people with Medicare Parts A and B. Members can be legal non-citizens or adults with dependent children.
Medi-Share also contains a section on biblical living. Participants must be believers and practice an active Christian lifestyle. This clause says that the member will not engage in alcoholism or drug abuse. The member must not smoke or use illegal drugs. Luckily, Medi-Share does cover pregnancy and adoption. Pregnancy and adoption are covered as long as members make monthly contributions. If the member lives in a Christian home and follows the guidelines of the church, their costs are covered by Medi-Share.
Pregnancy expenses aren't eligible for sharing
If you're wondering whether you can use Medishare for your pregnancy expenses, you're not alone. Pre-existing medical conditions are no longer a bar to membership. The program's guidelines were updated in 2013. Medishare can be used to pay for prenatal care, delivery, and other costs.
You should choose the health care sharing plan that best suits your needs. Medi-Share members must adhere to biblical principles. This means that there are no abortions or drunk driving accidents. You must abstain from smoking and use illegal drugs. Pregnancy and adoption costs are not covered. Medi-Share is available to you as long as your monthly contribution are made. It is important to know that you'll only be eligible for maternity benefits after you've been a member for at least 36 months.
If you're pregnant and are covered under Medi-Share, you will pay an in-network provider fee for in-person doctor visits. You'll also have to pay an additional $35 provider fee if you need to be seen in an emergency room. If you are unable to find a doctor in your area, you may use telemedicine. If you're married, pregnancy expenses are eligible for Medishare sharing. However, you may need to pay a copayment if you plan to use out-of-network providers.
The guidelines for CHM coverage cover most of the expenses related to pregnancy, though not the entire maternity episode. They include routine office visits and lab tests as well prescriptions and immunizations. You must have been married for 60 or more months if you are pregnant. You will not be eligible for Medishare sharing if you change to Gold or fall below these guidelines.
Adoptions and funerals are eligible for Medi-Share
For thousands of years, Christians shared the healthcare burdens. MediShare was introduced in 1993. This formalized the approach. Since its inception, the program has helped over 400,000 members share four billion dollars in medical bills. The MediShare plan for believers under 65 covers medical expenses as well as funeral and adoption expenses. This plan is not insurance, but rather a charitable organization. It aims to provide Christian families and individuals with health care resources for their personal and family needs.
To apply, a person must meet certain requirements and must have an AHP of three thousand dollars or more. MediShare will also cover routine well-child care, as well as mental health counseling. MediShare members are eligible for one annual physical. The counselling calls last no more than 30 minutes. These will include basic tests such as hemoglobin A1C or a Lipid panel. If you qualify, your monthly MediShare contribution will be reduced accordingly.
MediShare members do not have to be covered by the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate clause. They are also exempted from being penalized for having no insurance. MediShare members are not subject to the individual mandate clause of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Members can also be granted MediShare coverage regardless of their medical conditions. The plan does not have lifetime limits or annual caps. MediShare also pays for adoption and funeral expenses that are sometimes prohibitively expensive. For Christian families, MediShare is a beautiful example of sharing and supporting one another. Members can also use MediShare to bless others.
MediShare members may also contribute to eligible adoption and funeral expenses. The organization negotiates with providers to get the best prices. MediShare pays all bills and covers costs for those members who have met their AHP. Members are required to abstain from certain sinful practices and pay a $35 provider fee. MediShare reimburses members' costs when their household meets the AHP requirement.


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In 2021, VREID once again invite the fans to their dark, cold, and wild universe. Leading the black n' roll movement in Norway, VREID arose in 2004 from the ashes of WINDIR after the tragic perishing of Terje 'Valfar' Bakken. The Sognametal legends declared the mission of exploring new musical paths, which they have pushed to even greater heights on their new record 'Wild North West'.
The ninth record is not just a collection of songs, but a concept album developed alongside an entire movie. Throughout eight chapters, one is taken on a journey deep into the mountains, to a dark place where the borders between reality and fantasy fade and where death is only one step behind you: The Wild North West. VREID have done something truly unique and lifted their art to a new dimension. Metal Imperium decided to ask Jørn Steingrim Holen a few questions about their new masterpiece!
M.I. - The band's sound is described as "Black n' Roll"… is this still the best description for Vreid in 2021?
Hello. Yes, we've been described as Black n Roll, but to be honest I never really thought - or cared much - about what people call our music. In my opinion you can enjoy music regardless of brand, category, etc, etc.
M.I. - According to the press release "The Sognametal legends declared the mission of exploring new musical paths, which they have pushed to even greater heights on their new record 'Wild North West'." What does this mean exactly?
We always like to explore different new angles to both recordings and liveshows. The combination of a full record and a movie with eight music videos – releasing this as a package has not been done before.
M.I. - How did the recording process proceed this time? Did you work differently than on previous albums because of covid?
No, the recordings actually was, call it, "normal". We recorded most of the album when things were quite "ok" here in Oslo, and covid-cases were few – so in that sense we were lucky with timing I guess. We did re-arrange some songs when the movie started to form, but this was done in Jarles' studio and did not involve the whole band.
M.I. - What can you tell us about the new album?
In my opinion, it is the strongest release we have done. What can be said?? – it's number nine (and not the last) & includes a movie. The songs are quite varied, and you'll get the idea with that when watching the music videos, or preferably the whole movie. As it can be called a concept album, and much is fiction (and some parts are reality) I guess you have to make up your own mind about the story itself.
M.I. - How different is "Wild North West" musically speaking when compared to your latest album "Lifehunger"?
You definitely can hear that this is Vreid, and this is in some way a natural continuing of Lifehunger. But, I think, this is much more varied, has more elements of music and time periods that has influenced us as a band – the moods from the 70's, the thrash-metal from the 80's and so on.
M.I. - «Wild North West» is a concept album about the Norwegian state of Sogndal. Why have you opted to do a concept album based on this state? What's so special about it?
Simple answer here. This is where we grew up, and this is were we belong. We have always been proud of the Sogndal-area and what people from this area have achieved. Two of the band members also still live here. The story/concept could probably have been told anywhere in the world, but as for the film/movie there was no other option.
M.I. - Vreid has put together a really creative film, inspired by the work of David Lynch, to coincide with the album's release. Is David Lynch a source of inspiration for you somehow? Why do you appreciate his work?
Very much so. I think it's difficult to watch David Lynch's works and not get affected. I still remember the fear watching Twin Peaks for the first time, when we still were in our early teens. I could hardly sleep - and this universe was so spooky, evil, weird and still intriguing.
M.I. - The first chapter of the film has already been released to the public. How have the reactions to it been so far?
We've had very good feedback to all chapters, people really seem to appreciate it (which is obviously very satisfying).
M.I. - Hvàll has stated "I try to have no limits on the creative work. I purely write music and lyrics based on my inner voice. I pay no attention to expectations, rules, or dogmas of how things should be." Have you done that again this time around? Did the pandemic affect your writing or lyrics somehow?
No change here, we usually do not pay any attention regarding the story, lyrics etc. I think this is the real essence of "Sognametal", do it the way you want – your own way, do not care what others may say.
M.I. - Do you heal your own wounds when writing lyrics for a new album? Is it therapeutical for you?
Sort of yes. This is what we like to do obviously, but I can relate to that idea of self-cleansing therapy more or less.
M.I. - Which of the newest tracks are you most proud of? Why?
I think "Into the Mountains" is sort of special in the way it was created, using Valfar's lost synth/bass-tracks from 2002. But listening to the album I must say "Dazed and Reduced" turned out so very cool and different than I had in mind doing the pre-productions... This is probably the song I have played the most myself (I usually do not listen to my own music very much).
M.I. - The cover has a "wild wild west cowboy film" vibe. Was that the intention? What's its meaning? Has it got something to do with the fact that mankind is trying to destroy nature and only death will stop it?
Yes, this was intentional. This has more to do with what inspired us in the "movie world" years ago. We grew up with spaghetti-westerns, and we've always liked the films. So, when the movie following the album slowly took form we thought that would be both fitting and a cool thing.
M.I. - In your opinion, is the virus being "nice" to nature considering that it has stopped society from doing many things it was doing… is it nature's way to show us that it has more power than we imagine?
I guess it shows us how small and helpless we are when something like this happens. But I don't see it as a "power" trying to show off - this has happened before, and it will happen again.
M.I. - How have Vreid dealt with the pandemic that has affected us all? Did you ever imagine we would face an invisible enemy? How have you kept your mental sanity?
We were just as little prepared for this as all others, but in the end this period has made us think differently – looking for different options. How can we adjust to this, how can we turn this into something positive?! You cannot stop, sit down and feel sorry for yourself. The new record, the video sprung out of the livestream we did last year. This livestream would not have been done if there were no pandemic, and so on…
M.I. - The band believes in the here and now… has this whole situation made you even more certain that one should live in the moment and not expect things from the future?
Yes, definetely. Although there is nothing wrong with planning ahead (we do that all the time of course).
M.I. - Vreid have done something truly unique and lifted their art to a new dimension. How proud are you of your accomplishments so far? What has been the highlight of Vreid's career?
Very proud. It's very difficult to point out "this is the greatest moment" I think. In total we are proud of how many people enjoy the music, and all the great tours and shows we have been lucky to play over the years – catching up with good friends all over the world.
M.I. - In 2018, the band teamed up with Season of Mist for the previous full-length 'Lifehunger', and that contract is still on. How are things between band and label?
Very good and very professional – we are very happy how things are working out.
M.I. - Vreid have been a heavily touring band. How much do you miss being onstage?
Oh, we miss that a LOT! We can't wait to get back on the road, and meet all the fans. Also, there's something special about the "off stage" time as well. The strolling around in the city we play, the excitement backstage before the show and so on. We miss all that.
M.I. - Do you expect to be able to promote the new album properly? Any plans already?
We have plans of doing that psysically as well, yes. We've already had the livestream of the record/movie, and news of touring will come – although this is something we have to adjust to covid/the pandemic, of course.
M.I. - If you could tour with any band at all, which one would it be and why?
Personally, that would be Metallica for me – or Slayer. But both are unrealistic of course...!
M.I. - "Vreid launched their own beer in 2020, which turned out to be the biggest success of the Balder Brewery. Instead of waiting to be able to tour again, the Norwegians invited the fans to their home region and hosted a massive streaming concert among the beautiful mountainous surroundings of the Sognefjord. The concert, 'Into the Mountains of Sognametal' took place in June 2020 and was viewed by over 140.000 people from more than 40 countries". Any more "strange" plans for 2021?
Yes, we have plans. New ones that will come. As I said, we like to do things out of the box so more strange plans are brewing.
M.I. - Please share a final message with our readers.
Thanks for your interest and support. Please check out the new album and movie "Wild North West" – and hopefully we'll see you on the road soon!
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35+ Best Wedding Couple Dance Songs for an Unforgettable Bride & Groom Performance
Bookmark these romantic & fun wedding couple dance songs for the big day and thank us later.
What is a wedding without the couple showing off their moves? Everybody awaits that moment when the couple makes their way towards the dance floor ready to set the place on fire! The song for the couple dance holds a lot of importance when it comes to the whole wedding event. The dance symbolises the love, affection and bond the bride and groom share with each other.
We have prepared for you a list of wedding couple dance styles that you must check out before you hire a wedding choreographer to spin the magic of some head-turning dance moves. Put your dancing shoes on and be ready for some Naach Gaana that will leave you panting for air, we promise!
However, we realise that amidst all sorts of wedding planning, it is difficult for the two of you to devote a lot of time to learning a dance style for your wedding couple dance. To help you with that, we have prepared a list of dance forms you can learn within 1 month. Read on to learn more about these styles and choose the one that you think will be best for your wedding couple dance.
In this article:
1. Romantic Couple Dance Songs
2. Couple Dance Songs Bollywood
3. Couple Dance Songs for Sangeet
4. Fun Wedding Couple Dance Songs
5. Best Couple Dance Songs for Couple Performance
6. Old Songs for Couple Dance at Wedding
Romantic Couple Dance Songs
One performance that will have the whole crowd swooning at your wedding is a couple dance to romantic songs! And if you're a bride or groom-to-be looking for the latest and the best romantic songs, we've got your back with these amazing songs and real wedding performances you can take inspiration from!
Tum Se Hi by Mohit Chauhan | Tumse Milke Dilka by Anu Malik & Sonu Nigam
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Tum Se Hi is one of the best romantic songs for couples to dance to. This evergreen song is not only a delight to hear, but also sets the right vibe at weddings for couples to dance to! If this is also your favourite romantic song, just like us, take a look at this video and start practicing with your partner for the wedding!
Rabba Mehar Kari by Darshan Raval | Tu Mileya by Darshan Raval
These two songs are great for when you want to do a slow dance and express your love for each other. Make the crowd go crazy and give them a performance they will never forget!
Main Agar Kahoon by Sonu Nigam
Let's be real- we have all swooned and imagined ourselves dancing to this song with our future partner in our bedrooms at least once. Why not make this dream come true and give a beautiful performance on this popular romantic song with your partner at your wedding!
Chand Chupa by Arman Malik | Lahore by Guru Randhawa
If you're looking for song mixes that have romantic songs and also Punjabi hits that make the whole crowd also want to dance with you, this is the perfect combination. Take a look at this real wedding performance by the bride and groom and start practicing!
Kesariya from Brahmastra | Chedkhaniyaan by Shankar Ehsaan loy
Kesariya is one of the most popular and the most romantic songs of our times and you definitely shouldn't miss a chance to dance with your partner on this at your wedding. This mix also has some great songs that are not only romantic but also fun! So go ahead, watch this blasting performance and take inspiration for your wedding performance.
Also Read: 100+ Hindi Songs For A Stellar Wedding Dance Performance
Tum Jo Aaye Zindagi Mein by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan | Mere Yaaraa by Arijit Singh
These two are other great songs to do a couple dance on. If you and your partner are not just lovers but also each other's best friends, then this mix is easily one of the best song mixes you can choose to perform on your wedding day.
Couple Dance Songs Bollywood
Looking for songs to dance to with your groom or bride? Worry not! We've got tons of song mixes, real wedding performances and options for you to choose from. All you have to do is scroll down, watch videos and choose your favourite!
Chaiyya Chaiyya by Sukhwinder Singh | Banke Tera Jogi by Sonu Nigam and more
Are you a 90s kid who fell in love with Shahrukh Khan when you saw him dancing on Chaiyya Chaiyya? If yes, you will love this mix and the power-packed performance of the bride and groom on this song.
Dil Dooba by Sinu Nigam and Shreya Ghoshal | Raataan Lambiya by Jubin Nautiyal
Dil Dooba is definitely one of the most underrated songs and should definitely be added to your couple dance mix as it is easy to dance to and a lot of fun! This mix also has other romantic songs like Raataan Lambiyan for you and your partner to shake a leg on at your wedding.
Sweetheart from Kedarnath | Morni Banke by Guru Randhawa | Aankh Maarey by Kumar Sanu and Mika Singh
Looking to give your family a power-packed performance with your partner at your wedding? Take a look at this video and the amazing song choices that makes it perfect to shake a leg on with your bride or groom.
Janam Janam by Arijit Singh | Bijlee Bijlee by Harrdy Sandhu
This is the perfect mix of romance and fun. Choose this song mix if you want to slow dance to a romantic song but also set the vibe of the Sangeet night with a Dhamaakedaar bride and groom performance!
Chura Ke Dil Mera by Alka Yagnik and Kumar Sanu | Oonchi Hai Building by Anu Malik | Akela Hai Mr. Khiladi by Udit Narayan and more
If you love 90s songs and are looking to shake a leg on the best 90s songs with your partner, this should be your go-to song mix for your wedding performance. Watch the video, learn the steps and rock your Sangeet night!
You Are My Soniya by Alka Yagnik and Sonu Nigam
We'd be lying if we said we aren't a fan of Kareena Kapoor and Hritik Roshan from Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham. If you're like us, you will love this power-packed performance by the bride and groom on You Are My Soniya.
Couple Dance Songs for Sangeet
Are you preparing for an amazing Sangeet night and rocking the dance floor with your bride or groom? If yes. you've come to the right place because we've got all sorts of songs for you to dance to and make the crowd swoon.
Tumhe Jo Maine Dekha from Main Hoon Na | Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam by Alka Yagnik and Udit Narayan and more
A romantic couple dance performance by the bride and groom is an absolute must in every epic Sangeet night. And one way to make sure that happens is by performing on this awesome song mix at your wedding!
Tell Me Something by Mika Singh
This is easily one of the most viral songs and performances by the bride and groom at their wedding. If you're looking to dance at a groovy song and mesmerize your friends and family with your performance, you should definitely choose this song.
Also Read: 25+ Retro Songs for an Unforgettable Dance Performance at Your Wedding
Raabta by Arijit Singh | Ainvayi Ainvayi by Master Saleem and Sunidhi Chauhan and more
This is the perfect mix of songs that are romantic and fun. If you and your bride or groom are looking for a song mix that not only lets you enjoy the Sangeet and your performance but also makes the guests' feet tap, you should definitely be checking this out.
Gori Tere Naino Mein by Kumar Sanu
We've all grown up swooning over the 90s romantic songs and have always imagined dancing to them with our soulmates, haven't we? This awesome mix of 90s songs has a little bit of everything- romance, banter and a whole lot of fun!
Ek Ladki Chahiye by Sonu Nigam | Chunnari Chunnari from Biwi No. 1 and more
This song mix is definitely dance-worthy! Filled with lots of fun songs that will make sure you enjoy your dance performance to the best, this will definitely be once in a lifetime performance for you and your partner.
Senorita from Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
This one is another one of the most fun songs out there that makes for a brilliant couple performance hit on the dance floor. If you're looking for something that lets you get your groove on, there is no better song for your couple dance!
Fun Wedding Couple Dance Songs
Bored of romantic songs and are looking for something fun and exciting to dance to? This is the list you should be looking at! scroll and see the best song mixes you can dance to that will have the whole crowd dancing with you!
Ek Main Aur Ek Tu by Benny Dayal | Aaj Kal Tere Mere by Mohammed Rafi and more
The beats and the lyrics of this song are absolutely irresistible. If you and your partner are not just lovers but also best friends, this is a song mix that will perfectly encapsulate your relationship and will also let you have fun while you're at it!
Raanjhanaa by A.R. Rahman
This is another one of the most viral couple dance videos ever. The song Raanjhanaa is not only a romantic song but also has great beats and music that can make almost anyone get up and hit the dance floor!
Ye Ladka Hai Deewana | Mere Mehboob by Alka Yagnik and Udit Narayan and more
If you're looking for fun songs to dance to with your partner, this is a must addition to your song mix! Yeh Ladka Hai Deewana will encapsulate your relationship with your partner perfectly and will also be lots of fun to dance on.
Ghungroo by Arijit Singh
This is for all the couples who want to set the Sangeet stage on fire! If you and your partner both LOVE dancing and are looking to do a perfectly coordinated and choregraphed number on stage, Ghungroo is an absolute must have on your mix.
Aankhein Khuli from Mohabbatein
If you're both Bollywood buffs and can't live without a little drama in your life, a YRF song should definitely be added in your mix. And what better than this song, right?!
Aajkal Tere Mere Pyar Ke Charche by Mohammed Rafi | Coca Cola by Neha Kakkar and more
Groove on this super fun old song that will have your friends and family hooting like anything! Get down on the floor and burn it down with your smooth moves and coordinated steps to give a performance everyone will remember forever!
Also Read: 35+ Best Brother and Sister Songs to Add to Your Wedding Playlist
Best Couple Dance Songs for Couple Performance
Couple performances by the bride and groom are always the most special parts of a Sangeet night. And when the couple is a performer who likes to set the dance floor on fire, it gets even better! To help you pick the right songs for that power-packed performance you're planning to give, we're here with this list of the best couple dance songs.
Husn Hai Suhana by Abhijeet Bhattacharya
You won't believe how amazing this song is for a couple dance till you see the video, dance to their steps and focus on the beats. The way this song makes you want to get up and dance makes this one of the best songs for couples to dance on.
Lamberghini by Doorbeen
Are you a fan of Punjabi songs and are looking for the best Punjabi songs to shake a leg on with your partner? Take a look at this video and the beats and steps will surely inspire to get up and tart practicing for your Sangeet night right away!
Also Read: 10 Indian Wedding Group Dance Videos That Are Trending Big on the Web
Mere Haath Mein from Fanaa
This is an amazing song to dance to for your first dance as husband and wife. You can also take this opportunity to learn how to Waltz with your partner and shake a leg together on this romantic song on stage.
Tose Naina by Shilpa Rao | Tum Jo Mile by Armaan Malik and more
These songs will perfectly capture your happiness on the occasion and your love for each other. Watch this video to take inspiration for the choreography and start practicing for the big day with your partner!
Heer Ranjha by Rajat Nagpal | Maan Meri Jaan by King
These are some of the latest and the most romantic songs to dance on with your partner. And choosing this will be a great option for your Sangeet night as not only will you enjoy dancing on it, but the crowd will enjoy watching the performance too.
Hawaayein from Jab Harry Met Sejal
This is probably the most underrated song for a dance performance by a couple. And you'll say the same thing when you watch this lovely couple dance on it in the video! If you love this song, take inspiration from this video and start practicing!
Also Read: The Ultimate Wedding Playlist of 39 Latest Wedding Dance Songs
Old Songs for Couple Dance at Wedding
Its true what they say- "Old is gold." There are some classic songs that are evergreen and can still be danced on and if you're looking for similar songs, we've got just the right list for you! Scroll to see the best old songs for a couple dance at wedding.
Akhiyo Se Goli Maare by Sonu Nigam
Govinda songs are always a good idea to add to your couple dance performance at the wedding. Songs like Akhiyo Se Goli Maare are relatable for everyone and are super fun to dance to for you and your partner, so its definitely a win-win!
Pyaar Hua Ikraar Hua by Lata Mageshkar
We've grown up listening to this romantic song and dance to this classic number with our partner has surely been in our bucket list since childhood. Make your wishes come true and take the opportunity of dancing on this song on your Sangeet night!
O Haseena Zulfo Vali by Mohammed Rafi
Are you and your partner a fan of old songs and love to groove to them too? If yes, this song is an absolute must to add to your playlist. Match your steps to this groovy classic and we swear, you will never forget this moment in your life!
Gulabi Aankhein by Mohammed Rafi
Gulabi Aankhein is one of the most popular songs and a dance performance on this hit is surely going to be memorable for you and your family. Start your performance with this old but gold classic and watch the crowd go crazy.
Ude Jab Jab Zulfein Teri by Mohammed Rafi
This classic song is a brilliant one to dance at. Pull up your socks, get a choreographer and prepare a dramatic and scintillating performance on this song with your partner for your Sangeet night!
Also Read: Top Romantic Slow Dance Songs for Your Perfect First Dance
Dholna by Lata Mangeshkar | Dil Ne Dil Ko Pukara by Babul Supriyo and more
This is a brilliant mix of old songs that you will most definitely enjoy dancing to. Choose this to dance at your Sangeet with your bride or groom and your family will also surely be joining you on the stage!
We hope this list of wedding couple dance songs was able to help you choose the prefect one. So what are you waiting for? Get up, book a choreographer and start practicing your best moves with your partner for the performance of a lifetime!
If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to leave a comment below or send us a hi on our social profiles and we'll get right back to you as soon as we can.


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Technical support services include installation of new computing resources, repair of computing resources, and other front line "Help this doesn't work!" needs. Trouble tickets are entered into the ticketing system by the school (see your school IT liaison for details) and automatically routed to the school's designated support technician. ITS technicians visit their assigned schools every week to process service requests. Emergency service requests must be routed through the school principal, who can forward these as needed to the networking team.
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Hennessey Elementary School third grade teacher Emily Rendine received a 2022 Milken Educator Award, presented by the Milken Family Foundation, in the amount of $25,000 during a surprise ceremony held at the school on Wednesday morning, Oct. 5.
Several state and local dignitaries were on hand for the event, which took place during a school-wide assembly of students and colleagues. Rendine was recognized for her "innovative and motivating teaching style while fostering empowerment and independence amongst her students."
"We are thrilled to begin another season of recognizing and celebrating our nation's outstanding educators with the Milken Educator Award. I am happy to welcome Emily Rendine to our vast, talented network," said Dr. Jane Foley, senior vice president of the Milken Educator Awards and a 1994 Indiana Milken Educator. "Emily's creativity in engaging her students, fostering impressive student growth, and leading professional development on a larger scale are just some of the many ways she exemplifies a Milken Educator."
The awards will honor up to 40 elementary educators in the 2022-2023 school year. Over the past 35 years, more than $140 million in funding, including more than $73 million in individual Awards, has been devoted to the overall Milken Awards initiative, which includes powerful professional development opportunities throughout recipients' careers.
Hailed as the "Oscars of Teaching," Milken Educator Awards inspire and uplift with the unique stories of educators making a profound difference for students, colleagues and communities. The specific states and schools on this year's winners' list remain a closely guarded secret until each Award is announced in front of cheering students, appreciative colleagues, education officials at all levels, and journalists.
Rendine teaches according to the notion of positive results through tailored instruction and ownership of learning. She encourages her students to practice "productive struggle," which inspires them to take risks in order to foster empowerment and ownership of learning. In her classroom she creates an environment where activities are tailored to students' learning styles as they rotate through stations with individualized activities, meeting children at their varying levels.
Rendine's students embrace a growth mindset as they dive into projects like creating machine launchers or exchanging letters with third grade pen pals across the country. During the pandemic, she led her students on more than two dozen virtual field trips, including to sports arenas, a topiary garden and the Basketball Hall of Fame. Thanks in part to her leadership and innovative teaching style, Hennessey Elementary's state rating improved significantly from priority status to a three-star rating (out of five). During the 2021-22 school year, her students charted significant growth, going from 28% to 67% proficiency for reading and from 12% to 55% for writing.
Rendine also serves on Hennessey's Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) and Equity committees, leads an annual STEAM night, and has participated in training to ensure equitable access to the school's most marginalized populations. She leads professional development in literacy with a special focus on teaching students with dyslexia – a subject for which she holds certification and is especially passionate about. Rendine serves as the lead teacher for the Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD) Writing initiative.
She has also secured grants to create and maintain a school garden, which has helped students better understand the value of green space in urban communities, and contains features like rain barrels that serve as visuals for discussions about water conservation. The garden is tended by her students during the year and by the local Boys and Girls Club over the summer.
Rendine earned a bachelor's in elementary education and psychology in 2012 from Saint Michael's College, followed by a master's in reading and a certificate in dyslexia knowledge and practice from the University of Rhode Island in 2021.
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