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(3) A person may not be appointed to be a Panel member if that person has already been appointed to be a Panel member on two occasions.
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The Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle was all smiles as she was pictured for the first time since leaving the UK. The former actress was spotted outside the home she is sharing with son Archie before boarding a seaplane back to the mainland. She then surprised the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre in Vancouver by paying them a visit and happily posing for a picture. Meghan looked relaxed and fresh in a casual cream jumper, jeans and brown boots.
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The centre describes itself on Facebook as a place that "provides basic needs and positive change for women and children in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver. Basic needs including nutritious meals, laundry, showers, phone and computer access, and clothing, as well as support services including advocacy, housing outreach, HIV case management, Chinese seniors outreach, victim services, and skills development. Our kitchen program serves up to 500 meals daily, totaling up to 182,500 meals annually. Demand for our services is growing exponentially, and we rely heavily on community support to sustain our ongoing work."
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"Hoax Assemblies" speculates about the generative role of the image in the creation of objects. It acknowledges potential qualities inherent to images, both perceived or withdrawn, coexisting in an unresolved tension within a framework of a speculative reality. An image of an object having
actual object qualities or being an object in itself is a matter addressed in the project, by exploring the potential of image processing techniques when confronted with real geometric generative processes.
A series of rendering iterations of monolithic object assemblies are utilized to inform the project, producing a representational paradox in which both image and object coexist physically but in tension, resulting in a recursively eroding process and an even more indeterminate mass. Deliberately altered assembly conditions, through representation, drive predefined parts of the processed images to behave as entropic entities, hence portraying intricate misreadings and conforming new vague wholes.
Made with Rhino, Processing, and Grasshopper.
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Course: Final Studio, Spring 2015
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1. Generative illegibility script running on model elevations.
2. Speculative design technique animation for image/object transcripts.
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A Pioneer in the UNO and Omaha Communities
Mary Mudd has inarguably been one of the University of Nebraska at Omaha's (UNO) strongest leaders. Beginning her career here in 1969, Mary developed a passion for the university and its students. She served UNO as Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, and she is responsible for two major projects: Project Achieve and campus housing.
Her work with and for students at the university is inspirational, and her leadership has extended into the Omaha community. Mary works as a real estate agent today and has been instrumental in the creation of projects to increase homeownership among minority families. UNO would not be what it is today without Mary.
Early Education Inspiration
Mary Mudd was born in the 1940s, during a time of transition. The world was changing around her; the United States was in the midst of mounting racial tension that would lead to the Civil Rights Movement of the 60s, and women were still fighting for equality in education and employment.
She grew up in public housing on Atlanta's west side, across the street from Atlanta University Center, which was the largest coeducational consortium of historically African American educational institutions in the country at the time. Every morning on her way to elementary school, Mary walked through the Mars Brown campus. Growing up next to the University Center and its activities, Mary always knew she would go to college:
"I didn't know where I would go, but I knew I'd go somewhere. I grew up across the street from all these colleges—even though it was public housing—and I saw college students all the time, so it wasn't unusual to think that I could do that" (Interview).
Mary did well in school and went on to attend Booker T. Washington High School, the first black public secondary school in Atlanta. Her parents supported her pursuit of education and encouraged her exploration of other creative outlets such as music, especially since her father played in a band himself. Mary began to play the clarinet at just seven years old. Music had and would continue to have, a great impact on her life.
She joined her high school band and traveled to colleges to play in competitions. Through band, she became familiar with Tennessee State University (TSU) in Nashville. Later, a TSU student teacher came to her high school to direct the band and encouraged her to attend the University, where she planned to pursue a degree in music.
Changing Course
After graduating from high school, Mary received a scholarship to attend TSU. Although Mary left for TSU with dreams of earning a degree in music, she soon realized that her passion was in education: "I took piano lessons growing up and I do love music, but I hated practicing. I wanted to be with people. With a music major, everyone spends their time locked up in little private practice rooms all over campus, but everyone is alone. I couldn't do that" (Interview).
Mary changed her major to education, subsequently losing her full-ride scholarship to TSU. Her parents still supported her choice, and they all worked together to come up with the extra money needed to pay for Mary's tuition. She recalls, "I just realized it was the right thing to do. And as long as I had a way of paying for college, I didn't let that bother me … I started working in the residence hall office typing the old-fashioned way. When guys called on the girls, I would get on the PA system to announce visitors" (Interview). Even with this setback, Mary did not give up her dreams of graduating college.
With her parents' support and blessing, Mary majored in Elementary Education. Shortly after graduation, Mary moved back home to Atlanta. She taught seventh grade for two years and decided to pursue her master's degree part-time while teaching. In 1958, the United States government enacted the National Defense of Education Act, which provided scholarships to college students attending both public and private institutions. Because of this federal grant, Mary was able to attend college full-time at Atlanta University.
Mary worked hard to finish her graduate coursework, and she only had a thesis left to complete by the end of the 1964–65 school year. With very little work left, Mary received a job offer that would change her life.
Women's Job Corp. Center
Wellcome Bryant, a very well-known educator in the Omaha Public Schools system and an activist working for the Burroughs Corporation, visited Atlanta University. Burroughs Corp. had received a federal grant to open the Women's Job Corp. Center in Omaha, Nebraska. The Center was a vocational program geared toward young women, ages 16–21, to prepare them for future careers. Bryant was working with the Center and Omaha Public Schools to recruit minorities from southern Black institutions to work for either the public schools or the Women's Job Corp.
Mary and another graduate student from Atlanta University accepted Bryant's offer and moved to Omaha on June 7, 1965. They moved into the Paxton and Regis hotels, located in downtown Omaha, which were home to approximately 900 young women in a dorm-like atmosphere. Speaking of that experience, Mary says that "it was like having a college campus, like having two University Villages [the University of Nebraska at Omaha's (UNO) campus housing] downtown, with all the traffic going between them and all the people walking."
As part of the Women's Job Corp., Mary was hired as a resident advisor. Soon after, she became a supervisory counselor because she was almost finished with her master's degree. This advancement put her in charge of the rest of the resident advisors, staffing, and training, and it also helped prepare her for her future career in administration at UNO.
To and From Omaha
On June 30, 1969, the Women's Job Corp. closed its doors, mainly due to opposition from local businessmen working in the downtown area. As this opportunity ended for Mary, another emerged. She was hired by UNO in September of that year as a counselor and instructor for undecided and undeclared students. Not even ten years later, in 1977, she became the Director of New Student Orientation, a position that she held until 1981.
Although her work kept her busy, Mary still found time to start a family and even begin work on her doctoral degree at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. "That was a long haul," said Mary. "I had two kids then. We made it, and I didn't get a speeding ticket going back and forth to Lincoln." A smile slowly spread across her face as she continued: "I was leaving Lincoln at 9:30 or 10 at night, and in order not to fall asleep on the drive home, I had to drive with my window down to keep my eyes open. I'd take two classes at a time, twice a week. It was quite a haul for a number of years. Six… seven… eight" (Interview). But, she eventually graduated with her Doctorate in Higher Education Administration in 1984.
Mary worked at UNO for another two years after completing her degree until her mother fell ill in 1986. She moved her family back to Atlanta to care for her mother until she passed away in 1988. Although she enjoyed being in Atlanta, a poor housing market made it difficult to move permanently. With "a house full of stuff in Omaha," and an 18% interest rate, "we couldn't put the roots down that we wanted to [in Atlanta]."
Mary moved back to Omaha after working as Dean of Students at Mars Brown for two years. "When I came back, I started knocking on the doors again, asking, 'You got any jobs?'" She laughed softly at the memory. "And Dr. Joe Davis, who I consider to be my mentor—he's retired now—said the position of [Counseling Center Director] was open. So, I came back and was director of the UNO Counseling Center and University Division" (Interview).
After working in that position for a number of years, Mary became the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Development Services, which meant being in charge of a number of areas such as the Testing Center and Disability Services.
In 1999, Mary became Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs. As Vice Chancellor, Mary was responsible for overseeing all student support activities. The Milo Bail Student Center, campus recreation, counseling, admissions, financial aid, testing, and the Office of Multicultural Affairs all reflect the energy Mary put into her work and the love she has for higher education and the university.
Bringing Progress To UNO
Mary has been an integral part of the University over the years. Among her greatest accomplishments at UNO, the two facets of her work of which she is most proud, are bringing Project Achieve to the University and getting student housing on campus.
Project Achieve is a student support service aimed at first generation college students. Mary wrote the grant that obtained the funding for this program, and it has been successfully renewed every four years since 1993. Mary reflected, "One of the things I'm really, really proud about is that I was able to write a grant—the first federal grant in this area that was awarded—for Project Achieve.
The goal of the project was to support students who didn't have anyone at home to say, 'Did you get your application turned in?' 'Did you file for financial aid?'—things parents who went to college know to ask. These are students who, if no one took the time, wouldn't know what to do" (Interview). As quoted in Kris Kohlmeier's article, "Project Achieve celebrates 10th year," Mary "proposed funding the program after realizing first-generation students are a large percentage of UNO's total enrollment. She says this is still true today, which is why the program continues."
Mary was also successful in bringing housing to UNO's campus: "The University had talked of it for many, many years, but nothing ever came of it. That was the only piece that UNO didn't have. They'd been known forever and ever as a community institution. Some saw [housing] as a total negative...but it added a new dimension to the university" (Interview). She and some colleagues visited other colleges for inspiration, which led to the creation of University Village at UNO. The addition of campus housing provided "new experiences" and "allowed the university to establish itself as a competitor in the university system." Mary proudly reflects on the fact that campus housing was really the "thing that changed UNO for the better."
New Arenas for Teaching
After 32 years of service to the university, Mary retired in 2003. She is presently employed as a real estate agent for CBSHome in Omaha, but the teacher inside has never retired:
"I see real-estate or being a realtor, as being a service to the community because everything I do, I see as education. I work with a lot of young home buyers, scared to death, afraid to make wrong decisions. I use that moment to teach about homeownership and what they need to do to be prepared. It's nice to make money, but I see it as an opportunity to educate the public in a different venue, which now just happens to be houses. I won't be a millionaire, but it'll supplement my retirement," Mary said as she smiled (Interview).
Although her work keeps her busy, Mary has always found time to participate actively in her community. She worked as a board member of Girls, Inc., worked with the Visiting Nurses Association, was the president of her graduate chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (of which she is now treasurer), helped create the Women of Color Luncheon, served as a chair for the Women in Leadership Conference last year, and even served on the Board of Directors for the Butler-Gast YMCA. Currently, Mary is a member of the Omaha Metropolitan Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women and works with minority realtors and lenders to reach out to the minority community about homeownership. She sings in the Voices of Victory Choir at Salem Baptist Church. She was also instrumental in the creation of the Women of Color Awards to recognize "'she-roes'" who make "valuable contributions to our community that would otherwise not be recognized" (Parker). And, the community has not forgotten the work she has done as one of those valuable women.
In 2003, Mary was honored with the Durham Western Heritage Museum's Award on behalf of the African American Achievement Awards by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, and she was also honored at the 10-year and 19-year anniversaries of Project Achieve.


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Phoenix City Council Steps Closer to IDs for Illegal Aliens
The City of Phoenix is steps closer to issuing identification cards for illegal aliens following a 5-4 vote by the City Council to continue to explore such a proposal. (Arizona Central, Dec. 16, 2015) The December 16 party-line vote, which included Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton siding with four other Democrats, advanced a "request for information" for companies to come forward with plans on how the card for individuals who have difficulty obtaining a government ID due to their unlawful status would be implemented. (Id.)
As proposed, the card (referred to as the "One Phoenix ID Card"), would include information such as an individual's name, date of birth, and possibly medical and other emergency information. Supporters also hope the card could be used for other purposes such as a library or debit card, as well as for municipal facilities. (KTAR News, Dec. 17, 2015) It is unclear what kind of information would have to be presented to obtain such an ID in the first place, and city officials say it could not be used to establish lawful presence or to vote. (Arizona Central, Dec. 16, 2015)
Proponents of the IDs for illegal aliens suggest the cards would increase crime reporting. "Because they don't have an ID, they haven't reported crimes," claimed Viri Hernandez with the One Phoenix ID coalition, an organization that has been pushing for the IDs for more than a year. (KTAR News, Dec. 17, 2015) Alessandra Soler with the American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona echoed these concerns. "Most importantly, municipal IDs create safer neighborhoods by empowering people who are otherwise wary of interacting with the police to report crime," she said. (Id.)
Phoenix City Councilman Jim Waring, who opposes the measure, disagrees with this assertion. "Crime victims who do not contact police because they fear being arrested for not having identification do not understand current law. Police are prohibited from demanding you show identification in the absence of evidence that you committed a crime," he wrote in an op-ed. (Arizona Central, Dec. 10, 2015) "The One Phx ID card would not address this issue, as you are not required to show ID in this scenario in the first place." (Id.) The Phoenix Police Department confirms it does not require an ID to report crimes. (Arizona Central, Dec. 16, 2015) Councilman Waring also warns that the cards will cost local taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars. "Expenditures in San Francisco for a similar card included an $800,000 start-up and $200,000 per year," he wrote. (Arizona Central, Dec. 10, 2015)
Regardless of the cost, the proposal could end up going nowhere if Republican State Senator John Kavanagh succeeds in pushing legislation to preempt the proposal. His bill, SB 1017, would allow Arizona cities to issue residents cards to access municipal services, but those cards could not be used as a form of identification.
The Arizona legislature reconvenes January 11, 2016. The Phoenix City Council aims to take a final vote on the ID proposal in the summer of 2016.


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I am in my early 30s with a professional career that is progressing nicely with several promotions already since college graduation. I am passionate about the work I am doing and obviously very happy about the upward trajectory of my career. I (and others) can see myself climbing this corporate ladder and become one of the senior executives in the firm.
Having said that, I also have immense interest and a passion for menial labor low level jobs especially those that require workers to wear uniforms with a retro style. About a year ago, I actually found a second job in a nearby town working graveyard shift as a dishwasher in a truck stop diner. I can't wait to get off work in my day job so I can catch a few hours of sleep before driving almost an hour to the restaurant so I can put on that paper cap and begin work doing all the dishes and later in the night sweeping floors in the diner and even cleaning the toilets. My only regret was having to quit after a few weeks because the lack of sleep catching up to me. The itch for working in these jobs got hold of me again a little over a month ago. I managed to get a job working Saturdays and Sundays in a car wash as an attendant. While everyone in the office are talking about how they spend the weekends, I would wake up early, drive over an hour to the car wash, put on the coverall uniform with a big company name patch on my back, and work the full day both days. I actually love this job also, but my concern is what if some of my friends, coworkers, or worse yet my family or supervisors at work, saw me working there. I try to find jobs at a distant location so less chance for that, but what happen if they saw me working as a car wash attendant. I know that this is really none of their business as long as I enjoy the work, but I would not be able to live it down. Also, will it affect my career trajectory in my day job? Finally, should I just focus on my day job with good pay and a career ahead or should I continue with the job that I absolutely love.
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Wed 24 Apr, 2019 10:07 am
You... don't seem to know what you want.
I am going to operate under the assumption that you don't need the money these secondary jobs bring in (if I am wrong, please feel free to correct me). If not, then don't do them for money. Why? Because (a) you don't need to and (b ) by working these extra jobs, it seems to me you're taking employment away from someone who doesn't have the connections, education, ability, or capacity to work a professional career. Your working at the car wash means a new immigrant, a person with Down's syndrome, a kid putting themselves through school, or anyone else who needs such work doesn't get it.
It's also interesting to me that you don't want your coworkers to see you at these jobs. Hence to my mind (I am not a doctor), you sound like someone grabbing at what feels like forbidden fruit. Hey, it's far better than doing drugs or engaging in risky sexual behaviors. But you may still be getting a jolt out of this kind of work being something which others would see as beneath you -- even if you don't consciously feel that way.
And recognize hiding stuff tends to accompany shame and/or feelings that something is wrong. You don't have to shout it in the streets, but putting a behavior under wraps has implications, no matter what you say about how you enjoy such labor. Could it be you feel guilty about your opportunities in life?
As an aside, you're smart to consider your fatigue in all of this. Driving while tired can be about as bad as driving while intoxicated. Plus not getting enough sleep messes up all sorts of things. If you're trying to lose weight (for example), you need sleep!
Doing all of these outside labors may also be a degree of avoidance behavior. Can't clean -- gotta polish them fenders. Can't go meet someone -- gotta clean the grease rack. You get the idea.
So here's an idea which I hope will satisfy a lot of your impulses at the same time.
Waiting tables and working at the car wash have two major things in common. They are both physical labor and they both involve dealing with the public. If you sit behind a desk all day long at your regular job, then you're not getting either, and you're craving that.
So why not get those things by volunteering to plant trees or build houses or serve up soup? You can do so in your town so that eliminates the driving and fatigue hazards. It's also something which, if your day job colleagues spot you doing, won't erase any street cred you've got with them. But you're not likely to run into your coworkers unless they also volunteer.
Another perk of volunteering is you're not throwing someone else out of work just for this hobby (can't think of a better word for it). You can wear whatever you like. If you show up to serve soup in a gas station attendant's uniform (a rather interesting form of cosplay, BTW), then the church or community center won't care so long as you're clean and you do what's expected of you.
And it won't harm your career trajectory if you volunteer. Hell, it'll probably make you look tons better to the powers that be, if they've got any sense.
You can do a ton of good in the world.
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Wed 24 Apr, 2019 11:44 am
Jespah: These are pretty harsh words and assessment and I certainly not expecting them. You do make a few good points for me to think about though.
You are right that I don't really need the money the second job brings, but it is still hard earned pay and I do make good use of it and am proud of it. A good point that it may be taking jobs away from someone else, but right now I don't think that is the case. The job market here is very good and the manager is always telling us that he can't hire enough people so we have to work harder to get things done to satisfy the customers. If job market turns sour, I will consider your advice and give up the job for someone else.
You made a good point about volunteer work...been there done that somewhat..but don't feel the same as a job. You may be right about me feeling guilty of my opportunities in life. In that regard, I do my share and donate lots to charities including the soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, etc. In fact, donate a lot more dollars to these than my paycheck from the second job (may be that also relief some of the guilt from taking jobs away?).
Anyways, probably right that I am hiding something and the second job is an outlet
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Wed 24 Apr, 2019 04:26 pm
Sorry - I didn't mean to be harsh (tone is so hard to convey online).
In any event, let's try another tack. Like I said, you may be missing facing the public and physical labor. Ever thought about doing summer stock?
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Doctor Recognized for Lifetime Commitment to Women and Children
Ruth A. Lawrence Awarded 2009 Martha May Eliot Award
Ruth A. Lawrence, M.D., professor of Pediatrics and Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC), has been awarded the 2009 Martha May Eliot Award by the American Public Health Association (APHA). Lawrence accepted her award at the 137th APHA Annual Meeting and Exposition, which took place Nov. 7, through Nov. 11, in Philadelphia.
APHA, an international organization of public health professionals that has been in operation since 1872, recognized Lawrence for her tireless efforts to improve the health of women and their children. For nearly six decades, Lawrence has inspired her colleagues and young people in the field to be advocates for women and children from all walks of life. She has readily shared her research and clinical work about infant nutrition and clinical toxicology with the public and medical professionals.
Lawrence is a pediatrician and neonatologist at Golisano Children's Hospital at URMC. She is also medical director of the Ruth A. Lawrence Poison and Drug Information Center.
"To say that Dr. Lawrence is a remarkable woman is a gross understatement," said Ann Dozier, RN, PhD, associate professor for Community and Preventive Medicine at URMC, in a letter nominating Lawrence for the award. "Through her deeds, advocacy, teaching, research and writing she has had a profound and enduring impact on professionals, the lay public and ultimately the health of innumerable children nationally and internationally."
Lawrence is admired as one of the presiding medical experts on breastfeeding. She is currently working on the seventh edition of Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Profession, which serves as the gold-standard for the scientific understanding of human lactation and clinical breastfeeding practices. She organized and chaired the U.S. Surgeon General's Workshop on Breastfeeding and Human Lactation in 1984 and was one of the eight doctors who helped draft the American Academy of Pediatrics' official policy statement supporting breastfeeding in 1997. In 2005, Lawrence founded and became editor of a Breastfeeding Medicine, a scientific journal that published quarterly.
Lawrence has provided readily available information to the public about toxicology since the 1950s. In 1954, she founded the Finger Lakes Regional Poison Control Center, an index card reference system with information on toxicology. This grew into Lifeline in the 1970s, which provided a single number for community to call for information about poisons, medical service information and referrals before 911's inception. Lifeline was integrated into the 911 emergency system when it emerged in the 1970s. The center continues to serve the Finger Lakes Region and now bears Lawrence's name as the Ruth A. Lawrence Drug and Poison Information Center.
Lawrence has received a number of awards in addition to the Martha May Eliot Award, including recognition as one of America's Top Pediatricians by the Consumers' Research Council of America, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology, the Albert David Kaiser Medal from the Rochester Academy of Medicine and the 2008 ATHENA Award from the Women's Council of the Rochester Business Alliance, Inc. She has also been elected a fellow of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine. For more information about Lawrence's Martha May Eliot Award, visit http://www.apha.org/about/awards/09awardrecips/09EliotAward.htm.


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Sunscreen and antioxidants are the perfect sun protection partners. Summer unofficially starts this month and there's no better time to talk about the role that each of these ingredients play in keeping our skin healthy.
Sunscreen and antioxidants are two halves of an equation that add up to maximum protection against sun damage and premature aging of the skin.
How Sunscreens Protect Skin
Most of us are aware of the importance of using a well-formulated broad-spectrum sunscreen daily to protect against UVB and UVA rays. UVB rays (280-315 nm) have a short wave length and reach the outer layer of skin. These are most abundant during those long, summer days and are responsible for sun burns. On the other hand, UVA rays (315-400 nm) are prevalent year-round, day in, day out. They have a longer, more penetrating wavelength, leading to skin damage and premature aging of the skin.
Sunscreens labelled as "broad-spectrum" contain sun filters that work to protect the skin against both UVA and UVB rays. Some sun filters, like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, create a physical barrier between the sun and the skin.
Other filters, like Mexoryl, Tinosorb and avobenzone, work by interacting with your skin's surface to absorb UV rays, which are then converted and released as harmless energy. We like sunscreens that are formulated with a combination of sun filters which often act as stabilizers for each other and protect against as much of the UV spectrum as possible.
Antioxidants: Best Supporting Partner
While the importance of a good sunscreen is indisputable, no one sun product can effectively block out 100% of the sun's rays. This is where antioxidants come in.
Antioxidants complement the benefits of sunscreen by helping to defend against the free radical damage that accompanies UV rays. Free radicals are highly active and unstable molecules that can start a chain reaction of skin inflammation and damage, leading to premature skin ageing and even serious skin health issues. Layering an antioxidant underneath your sunscreen during the day boosts the effectiveness of the sun filters.
Using an antioxidant at night allows the active ingredients to take on a reparative role by fighting damage caused by environmental stressors. Sunscreens may include antioxidants in their formulations, but they are often present in very small concentrations. It's why we recommend using an antioxidant formulation in addition to sun protection.
How to Choose an Antioxidant
There are many antioxidants to choose from, but we've always had a soft spot for vitamin C. The L-ascorbic acid form of vitamin C is backed by the most clinical studies to support its use in skin care, which is why you'll find it in our own Apothekari Bespoke Vitamin C serum, where it's combined with hydrating ingredients along with an arsenal of other potent antioxidants.
Beyond fighting free radicals, vitamin C also helps to brighten skin tone, boost collagen production and increase skin hydration. And just as we rely on a blend of sun filters to protect our skin, we like our antioxidants the same way. A synergistic mix of antioxidants like vitamin C, ferulic acid and vitamin E is a perfect example of the sum being greater than its parts. When it comes to antioxidants, the more, the merrier!
Sunscreen and antioxidants: our daily one-two punch against sun damage!


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25+ Years of James Bond and His Omega Seamaster
When Daniel Craig returns to the big screen for the last time as James Bond on Friday, Oct. 8, he will have a faithful companion to mark the moment. For more than 25 years, 007 has been battling the bad guys, drawing the attention of gorgeous women, racing sexy cars through streets around the world, hurtling through the air, or diving in deep waters – and almost always with a special incarnation of an Omega Seamaster encircling his wrist.
It's fitting that after a quarter century of inhabiting one of the most rugged yet dashing characters onscreen, Craig had a say in what he wore for his final outing as the world's favorite spy. In the latest Bond movie, "No Time To Die," he wears the Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition chronometer. One could easily surmise that the new design – a burly case with a sleek bracelet – echoes Bond's physicality and enigmatic persona.
Omega stayed in close contact with Craig and the filmmakers during the creation of the unique timepiece, and the actor provided valuable advice that informed the final design of the watch, "We decided that a lightweight watch would be key for a military man like 007," Craig said.
Lightweight yet strong by virtue of its Grade 2 titanium materials, the handsome watch sports a brown tropical aluminium bezel ring and dial and is slightly slimmer than the standard Diver 300M models because of its domed sapphire-crystal glass. The 007-edition Diver is powered by Omega's Co-Axial Master Chronometer 8806, which has achieved the industry's highest standards of precision, chronometric performance and magnetic resistance.
This fall, the Omega boutique at South Coast Plaza offers the Seamaster 300M 007 Edition identical to the model Bond wears in the film, as well as a version with a NATO strap.
Join us for a nostalgic look at some of the Omega watches worn by Craig in James Bond movies since 2006, and the Omega watches that they inspired – for fans to own:
The new Omega Seamaster Diver 300m 007 James Bond watch with a titanium case and bracelet
Seamaster 300 SPECTRE Limited Edition with rare lollipop seconds hand and black and grey NATO strap (no longer available)
Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M steel on steel chronometer (contact the boutique for availability)
Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M steel on steel chronometer pays homage to Omega's dive watch heritage (no longer available)
Seamaster Diver 300M steel on steel chronometer, the first Omega model worn by Daniel Craig (no longer available)
The Daniel Craig era of Omega 007 timepieces could not have begun more definitively than in a buzz-worthy scene in "Casino Royale" when femme fatale Vesper Lynd meets Bond for the first time. She walks down the aisle in a train and sits across from him, engages him in a lively repartee, then notices his watch and inquires about it.
"Omega," he says.
"Beautiful," Lynd replies,
The rest, beginning Oct. 8, is Bond – James Bond – history.
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Brandon Marcello has the full rundown on Razorback tight end D.J. Williams' appearance today on ESPN's College Football Live, but we wanted to highlight the quote below:
"Our mindset is to do the best we can do, and we understand we have a chance to be special this year. A national title is what every team wants in the beginning of the year, and I think that's a realistic goal for us this year. We understand we have a tough schedule and big teams in the SEC to go through to do it. I do believe we work hard enough to accomplish that goal. It's just how bad we want it."
Williams' comments come just more than a week after quarterback Ryan Mallett said much the same thing on the same show.
Clearly, these guys don't need any self-esteem boost from motivational guru Anthony Robbins. And clearly, Sept. 4 can't come soon enough. It's going to be one very fun year to be a Hog fan.


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THEY'RE worth more than Stg£20 million between them but both goalkeeper Shay Given and lightening right-sided star Seamus Coleman were left on the benches during weekend Premiership clashes.
Given's place on the Manchester City bench in their dull 1-1 draw at Stoke City was perhaps no surprise with England's No1 Joe Hart being preferred once again. And it could be argued that he should have saved Stoke's equaliser.
Given has been linked with a host of other Premiership clubs and may well be on his way out the door of Eastlands in the January transfer window.
All the talk at Goodison over the weekend centred on whether or not David Beckham would join the blue half of Merseyside on loan.
But there was surprise amongst the fans that club favourite Coleman was left on the bench – and wasn't called upon despite a 4-1 drubbing by West Brom. Goals from Schamer, Brunt and Tchoyi and an og from Distin saw the Midlands team win away from home for the first time since September.
The Killybegs player will be hoping he can get back into the Everton side for the clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge next Saturday.
Meanwhile Given may make a return for City this Wednesday in their Europa League clash in Manchester with Red Bull Salzburg.
In the latest rumours surrounding Given, Fulham manager Mark Hughes refused to be drawn on reports linking him with a move for the player he took to Man City during the transfer window.
"If opportunities present themselves and they are within our means then we will try to add to the quality of the club. It's been discussed already.
"We're getting linked with a lot of players. More often than not they're normally wide of the mark, so that's what I would suggest with some of the names this morning in fairness," said Hughes.
"We obviously look at what's available and if we think the quality is going to enhance what we have then hopefully there'll be situations we can pursue and we'll get close to doing deals," he said.
"But it's not easy because when you're going for top players it needs significant funds to conclude deals so we have to be careful with what resources we have."
Hughes wants to keep goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer beyond January. He added: "We're hopeful he will commit to Fulham very soon."
Rumours linking Given to Arsenal persist – as well as Liverpool, with the latter fearing they could lose Pepe Reina in January.


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The hardwood floor is a warm and aesthetically pleasing flooring option that is durable and easy to maintain. However, this material can be over the top in some living spaces like bedrooms or bathrooms. The laminate floor will have a lower maintenance cost and breath well. Plus, it is easier to maintain than the hardwood flooring portland or due to its lack of scratches and dents.
Which is the Right Flooring for Your Needs?
The laminate flooring is ideal for any room in the house. The hardwood floor would be more suited for bedrooms and living rooms than kitchens, foyers, and bathrooms. This is as it can get scratched easily. The laminate flooring has much thinner layers than the hardwood floors. The thinner layers also allow for better dryness and moisture absorption, which is good in bathrooms with lots of steamy showers and baths.
There are many advantages of both materials for the home. One is the low maintenance factor when it comes to cleaning and upkeep. The hardwood floor requires more maintenance than the laminate flooring does. However, they both have their share of disadvantages too. For example, one is more expensive than the other, and one is prone to stains. It all depends on your budget and lifestyle.
Which Is Better?
Hardwood floors are made of various woods such as maple, oak, and pine to name a few. The wood floors can be used in many living spaces such as bedrooms, dining rooms, foyers, kitchens, and even hallways. On the other hand, Laminate floors are made from a combination of wood particles and synthetic materials. They are usually found in busy areas in the house like kitchens and bathrooms. Though both flooring options are great, they have their unique advantages. The laminate flooring is better because of its greater moisture resistance than the hardwood floors are. Additionally, they are also easier to maintain and clean too.
The Best Choice Depends on Your Needs
What's best for you depend on your budget, where the installation of flooring is taking place, and your budget! Both laminate and hardwood flooring alternatives are beautiful and durable. The choice of using a laminate vs. hardwood flooring comes down to personal preference. Laminate flooring and hardwood flooring have their unique advantages and disadvantages. It is all a matter of choice as well as which one will fit in with your lifestyle.
With the proper maintenance, laminate or hardwood floors will last a lifetime. Laminate flooring is a cheaper flooring option and requires minimal upkeep. Hardwood floors are more expensive and require regular maintenance with the help of flooring services lexington ky.


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"Alamo Drafthouse to explore subscription service" From San Antonio, TX.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, with three locations in San Antonio, soon will consider partnering with a New York City company that offers a monthly subscription service for film buffs.
(We're not subscribers to this news service, but thought it was a must share none-the-less!)
The original article is available at expressnews.com.
Image courtesy CT member {David Simpson.](http://cinematreasures.org/members/davidsimpson/photos)
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If ever there was a home that completely personified its owner, Marie Euseppi's eclectic and comfortable Lakewood home would be it.
In her own words, the midcentury ranch-style home is "hip, fun, and really quirky—which is kind of who I am." In the words of her design-and-build team, the house is "so Marie."
But what exactly Marie "is" was initially difficult to grasp.
"When we started out, we were thinking, 'The house is midcentury, so we're going to do clean, austere, midcentury things,' because we really hadn't gotten to know Marie yet," remembers More Design + Build's Kurt Bielawski of his and partner Chad Dorsey's first meeting with the homeowner. "We started showing her ideas, and you could just see her face was like, 'Uhhh …'"
But over the course of a few meetings, Dorsey and Bielawski—whom Marie sought out after seeing another one of their houses—began to understand her blended, layered, more-is-more vision. "They came back for a meeting and were like, 'We get it. We get your style,'" Marie remembers. "And from that day forward, all of the lights came on in all of our heads."
The plan included a complete gut of the interiors and a serious rethink in terms of the floor plan. Dorsey and Bielawski wanted to take better advantage of the home's acre-and-a-half treed lot while maintaining the integrity of the structure. They tore down one half of the house—taking great care to save the bricks so they could be reapplied later—and built a new 2,500-square-foot addition, all with sightlines to the backyard.
Marie, at the time a mother of two who was pregnant with her third, insisted on keeping the home to a single story. A playroom was built off the kitchen to corral toys and keep the children within eyeshot while Marie and her husband, Paul, cook. Marie, Dorsey, and Bielawski made some smart, kid-minded choices, like low-maintenance concrete floors in the new addition and tiled kitchen walls, but they still had plenty of fun, too.
"We'd push it one step and then we'd be like, 'Let's push it one step further,'" Dorsey says of their collaboration. Marie had the idea, for instance, to do patterned mosaic floor tile in the bathrooms. Dorsey and Bielawski loved it for the kids' Jack-and-Jill bath but suggested a black-and-white twist in the master for a more elevated feel.
Unsurprisingly, Marie had a lot of ideas for the decor as well. Dorsey and Bielawski encouraged her to enlist a designer to help curate for a cohesive look. Marie resisted. "I was like, 'This is not me at all. I'm a do-it-yourself kind of person,'" she remembers. "But Chad and Kurt said, 'Brittany will get you—and not many people get you.'"
Interior designer Brittany Cobb was hesitant to sign on for different reasons. Having turned her attention away from designing to focus her efforts on Flea Style, the biannual marketplace she founded in 2009, she had her hands sufficiently full. Still, she listened when her friends Dorsey and Bielawski came calling. "Chad said, 'You and Marie are soul sisters. There's just really no other designer who could work with her and achieve what she wants. So you can't say no,'" Cobb laughs. "I was preparing myself to say no—and then I met Marie, and I fell in love."
Marie agrees: "Brittany and I got along so well. She let me speak to who I was. She wasn't putting her name on it; she was letting me put my name on it."
The pair worked hand in hand, scoring finds at local vintage outposts including Lula B's, Scout Design Studio, Lucas Street Antiques and Art Gallery, and Area 25. Marie was different than any client Cobb had worked with before, finding treasures in pieces others would consider trash and approaching rooms with a focus on unusual, personalized details.
"Typically, I space plan and select big items and build a room off of that. With Marie it was the opposite. She wanted to go get 100 vintage oil paintings and a funky textile and build a room off that," Cobb says. "I never knew what I was getting into each day. It was truly an adventure."
A tour through the finished home elicits a similar sense of surprise. Perhaps no room better illustrates this than the dining room: a dark, cozy space punctuated by an enormous photograph of a horse with a juggling dog on its back. It's lighthearted details like this that make the finished product so perfectly suited to Marie and her family.
"I just wanted the house to be fun," she says. "I don't take life too seriously, and I didn't want my house to either."


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text: What a genius concept. For Industrie Magazine's third issue, Mert & Marcus are fronting the cover. You read right; the unparalleled fashion photographers have done a self portrait of themselves and brought something entirely new to the table. If I were Mert Alas or Marcus Piggott, I certainly couldn't think of better photographers to shoot my first cover. Congratulations, dreamboats.


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Puyallup, Washington, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2010 | INDIE
With a new submission our eighth premiere is a the band is called Clear the Chaos. The song is called Escape by Clear the Chaos. This is Loud and Local. - KISW 99.9 FM
One of the questions I ask people from any walk of life is their definition of success. For many musicians, the answer is to be famous and go on tour. I appreciate the honesty of such from younger bands, because that's what a rock star life seems to be. In the case of Clear the Chaos, still teens but uber talented, the answer surprised me. Until I read their bios I didn't know the depth of these guys. Having seen them for the first time at Louie G's in Fife last month for a cd release show, I was highly impressed with their stage presence and musical confidence. They told me after the show they've been particularly focused on those two facets of entertaining.
I didn't pay that much attention to the music, per se, while at their show, because, dude, it is unlikely anyone Louie books sucks. I was more interested in the how the crowd reacts, who rushes the stage, who knows the words, etc. The music, in some respects, can be secondary to the performance when loyal fans are in attendance. That is JUST my opinion. I've said many times I am not a show reviewer in the classic sense. I just like to tell the story how I see it.
For one youngster sitting in the back, 6-year-old Sophia, the show was exciting. She sat on a stool next to her auntie singing and clapping along. I have no idea if she knew the words or what they meant, but she was having fun.
So I did have a short chat with the guys after their show. For them, "Success" is in the people liking their music and coming out to hear it. They just want happiness and contentedness. Yes. That is what they said. Very mature perspective. The songs, mostly written by Dalton Rouse and Adam Masucci are also mature. And complex. The ballet between lyrics and music is profound. For the purposes of marketing, a band needs to say who they sound like although for an Alternative/Progressive band, Clear the Chaos is beyond any single definition and the confessed influences are nuanced.
What is their dream venue? Well, Louie G's Dreamfest was a big deal and they loved that gig. But the dream venue is not a place for them, it's about people. If the people come and are happy, then the venue is great, they say. Their resume is impressive but their friendship is more so. They genuinely like each other and are good friends.
I am always curious about formal training and these guys have so much musical experience, collectively they play more instruments than a full on marching band. They are also still in school. Kirk Fitzroy is the only one out of high school and is attending college. Two are in Running Start, going to college while in high school. They live in close proximity to each other, which is a luxury older members of other bands will attest. Being able to practice twice a week on top of the fact they've been mostly playing together since they entered teendom, makes them tight.
Braden Merden is the youngest member, a 10th grader and gifted drummer. He plays in his church worship band, as do Dalton and Kirk. Collin, the keyboard player exited the band after the cd release show in March. He said he's interested in classical music and wanted to pursue other types of music.
I didn't ask about the band's name but when I was chatting with them, chaos was not a word that describes anything about them. They were some of the most professional, grateful, accommodating band members I've met. No drama. Lots of friends and family support, no diva attitudes in the bunch.
This is a band to keep in mind when looking to see a live show. No, their music isn't for everyone, but their message is meant for everyone. They want fans to feel "like their feelings count," they said. They want people to know they are not alone in how they feel and a person won't feel the same way forever. So they want you to know that whatever is happening in your life is just a natural progression and it is a common bond that people experience the same things.
From Just Cuz, a cover band a few years ago, into a full-fledged act that holds its own against any other act in the business, Clear The Chaos is now four young men with a long successful road ahead. As they grow, I expect to see their music to take a few turns musically. With the jazz and classical influences, along with the worship band inspirations, there's no doubt they will create something new and even more interesting for their next turn in the studio. In the meantime, Brothers and Sisters is on sale now. You can also follow them on Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube.
Eclectic Approach and Amadon also played the same night. They are on my radar for a future column, so until then, here are some links to their stuff. Highly entertaining, talented and worthy of your attention. - Seattle Wave Radio
"This song would be so awesome on guitar hero or rock band! Fast tempo kept my interest and once the vocals started I was totally impressed. I like the combo of the voices on the track, they go really well together. Made me really want to jam out." - Reverbnation
Since 2010, Louie G's Pizza in Fife has served as an incubator and proving ground for local rock talent. And, this weekend, owner Louie Galarza will put on his second annual Dreamfest to showcase promising, young bands that have cut their teeth at his club, along with a few familiar fixtures of South Sound rock.
Based on last year's attendance, a crowd of 800 to 1,000 is expected to turn out Saturday and Sunday to check out headliners Windowpane and Randy Hansen, along with a supporting cast that includes the Fame Riot, Riot in Rhythm, Amadon, Nolan Garrett and C-Leb & the Kettle Black, among nearly two dozen buzz-worthy acts.
"I got the best bands that I knew of, the bands that come in here and that actually do their work and put on a great show," said Galarza.
"If you've ever seen my place, it's set up for these kids to get better, get productive and get to work," he said. Dreamfest is "a big production. We let them see what a real production is like. They get lanyards. Everything is completely by the book. It's like playing a big arena show."
Teenage rockers Jason Kertson and the Immortals have been honing their chops at Louie's since they played their first show there two years ago. The band's namesake said he's especially stoked to get onstage Saturday.
"Louie's is kind of the only place in Washington of its kind," said singer-guitarist Jason Kertson, 16.
"I think it's mostly because Louie is such a caring guy," he said. "He actually cares about the people, helps the bands out and gives them advice. Pretty much anyone who wants to develop a fan base or just play a few shows can go to Louie G's and request a spot on a bill."
Among the more established acts playing this weekend is Tacoma's Ben Union, a band that will be playing its last show in Washington for the year.
Ben Union plays all over the Northwest, and band leader Ben Mira (a.k.a. Ben Union) ranks Louie's near the top of the venues his band headlines.
"I have nothing but good things to say about Louie," Mira said. "The stage is probably one of the biggest and best we've played as far as production goes. (Louie is) very generous. I think that he fills a hole in the Tacoma scene, the South Sound, as far as how he treats bands. But he makes the bands bring it, too. Because there's not a lot of foot traffic in Fife, you have to work hard (to promote.) But the reward is a lot better."
A portion of Dreamfest proceeds benefit Everett's Burned Children Recovery Foundation, a group that provides support for children that have been severely injured in fires. "They're trying to buy a chunk of land up in Bellingham to have a camp, so we're trying to raise money for them," Galarza said.
Music will start at 11 a.m. both days, and the event is open to all ages. Tickets are $20 per day with two-day VIP packages available for $50 to $60, all of which can be purchased online at www.brownpapertickets.com.
Sept. 21 lineup: Windowpane (headliner), Riot in Rhythm, Mechanism, Amadon (new CD release), Witchburn, The Fame Riot, Ben Union, The Fail Safe Project, Jason Kertson and The Immortals, Atomic Ballroom, Mom's Rocket, Insuburban Avenue, Clear the Chaos.
Sept. 22 lineup: Randy Hansen (headliner), Nolan Garrett, Sweet Kiss Momma, C-Leb & the Kettle Black, The Approach, Lady Justice, Tahoma Souls Alive, Suspicious By Nature, The Mural Project, Fistful of Dollars. - Fife Free Press
On September 21st & 22nd KISW 99.9 Loud & Local / Louie G's Pizza / Pyramid Stage & Lighting / Jazzbones presents Dreamfest 2013! The Local Music Event of the Year hosted by Louie G's in Fife, WA. Dreamfest is not only showcasing many of the Northwests best local bands on their huge arena-like outdoor stage from Pyramid Stage & Lighting, but are also raising money and awareness for the Burned Children Recovery Foundation in an effort to support the over 280,000 children burned annually in the United States. Donations help Phoenix House, Camp Phoenix, counseling and many other support services for not only the children but their families as well. www.burnedchildrenrecovery.org
Dreamfest 2013 will be an all-ages, all-day into the night, two-day rock music festival featuring many prominent bands from Washington State. Louie G's famous pulled pork, burgers, hot dogs and incredible pizza will be orderable onsite and when you're done eating or throughout the day remember to get yourself a cup of chilled "Iron" Mike chocolate pudding at Louie G's for only $1. All proceeds go to the The Burned Children Recovery Foundation! You know I love my puddin' so you should too! ;) Raffles, prizes, t-shirts and other prizes will be given away! See Louie talk about Dreamfest 2013 live on King-5 TV September 9th at 11am on New Day Northwest! Check out all the killer bands (many about to break out of our local scene and heard on KISW's Loud & Local with Jolene) and links below. Buy your tickets now to Dreamfest online at Brown Paper Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/440890
Day 1 (9/21/13):
Windowpane (Headliner): https://www.facebook.com/windowpanemusic
Riot in Rhythm: https://www.facebook.com/riotinrhythm
Mechanism: https://www.facebook.com/mechanism206
Amadon (CD Release): https://www.facebook.com/AMADONsmusic
Witchburn: https://www.facebook.com/pages/WITCHBURN/66143879637
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The Fail Safe Project: https://www.facebook.com/thefailsafeproject
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The Crying Spell: https://www.facebook.com/thecryingspell
Mom's Rocket: https://www.facebook.com/momsrocket
Insuburban Avenue: https://www.facebook.com/InsuburbanAvenue
Clear the Chaos: https://www.facebook.com/ClearTheChaos - KISW 99.9 FM
Greetings again my friends and music lovers. I have two very exciting bands to share with you today. Last night I took myself to Louie G's Pizza in Fife, Washington and had a blast. First of all, if you haven't experienced a show at Louie G's, you might want to put it on the to-do list. A very family-friendly and relaxed environment, delicious smelling pizza (I regrettably did not have a slice), and a great stage with excellent lighting for the bands to perform upon. What more could you ask for, really? As Louie G says, "Welcome to my Dreamfest and you're all in it."
Prior to Louie G's, I saw Eclectic Approach at the Play It Forward 4 music benefit concert back in February, where they instantly captured my attention with their catchy, upbeat, dance party tunes. So I was more than happy to be reunited with them again. The name of the band is a very direct description of the type of music this group delivers. Upon first glance, with two guitarists, a bassist, drummer, and lead vocalist, one might assume they are rocker guys. Which, these guys rock really hard, I promise, but their music is much more… well, eclectic than any one genre.
Vocalist Jowed says that as a young child, he was influenced by a variety of hip hop music, which is apparent during the verses in songs like All That It's Missing (Mind Control), and my personal favorite, Midnight, which can be found on their latest EP- Break The Floor. However, the hip hop style verses from Jowed are cleverly juxtaposed in with ridiculously groovy bass lines, rocking guitars, and poppy melodies catchier than the cold you got last week*.
*Based on a true story, I'm recovering from a sinus infection.
I wasn't lying when I said that Midnight is a personal favorite of mine. I've been playing it like a top 20 hit lately, and highly encourage you to check it out and tell me you didn't tap your foot or bob your head (I do both!).
It is apparent that the boys of Eclectic Approach are very comfortable and happy to be on a stage sharing their music and grooves with their audience. In fact, they even improvised a song about a member of the audience after selecting one to tell them her name. "Natashia"was the name of the next song they performed, making that particular audience member's night one to especially never forget.
Be on the lookout for upcoming shows that include Eclectic Approach, because I'm telling you, you won't be disappointed!
The next band that took the stage was Clear the Chaos. Before their set began, I had the privilege of meeting and chatting with one of the mothers of the band. Formed in 2010, this younger band from Puyallup, WA was initially named "Just Cuz" and performed rock covers at parties, venues, and open-mic nights. After two years of exploring who they were as a group, these boys reinvented their image and changed their name- Clear the Chaos- and now perform all original songs with influences from alternative rock and even the classics.
Another fun fact about the night was that it was the release party for the band's newest full-length album- Brothers and Sisters. Feel free to check out the album and the rest of the website (even upcoming shows!!) so you too can experience this band's lively energy, and also appreciate the mature passion behind the lyrics.
As always, it's a pleasure to share with you some great music and expose you to some of the amazing artists of the Pacific Northwest. For more updates on music and entertainment, follow me on Twitter and let's get chatting! @StunnahSabrina - Seattle Wave Radio-Posted on March 24, 2014 // FROM THE BLOG, Reviews, Shows
Clear the Chaos, a band based in Puyallup, has won the Meeker Days Battle of the Bands. Each of the five members of the band attends Governor John R. Rogers High School in Puyallup, and the band has been together since October 2010. They range from 16-18 years old. Despite lead singer Dalton Rouse's guitar strap coming undone in the last song, Clear the Chaos engaged the audience and moved to the music. Visit their website here.
As reward for winning, CTC will receive a free banner, is guaranteed to open next year's Battle, and will join this year's Live It Out Loud eight-week summer music program, sponsored by Ted Brown Music Company.
CTC was one of four bands selected to play in the final round. First runner-up was Oaklawn, second was Fistful of Dollars, and third was Fall Days. Each band has a public Facebook page. - The Puyallup Patch-posted by Brita Moore , June 24, 2013 at 09:49 PM
Art On The Ave 2012 (Photo: Clear the Chaos)
This year's Art on the Ave provided a perfect mix of music and art and weather that neither rained or baked the asphalt. There were young bands and old bands, face painting and ice cream, beer gardens and wine tastings as well as henna and all things WTF at Poison Apple's booth. And of course, there was the Sonics Guy waving his flag and flashing is colors. - Weekly Volcano
"Three years ago, these young men wanted to play Louie G's. At that time they were called Just Cuz and played cover music. I suggested to them to write original music and a name change they are now Clear The Chaos... and rock all original music. One of the hardest working young bands I've seen and heard in awhile. The music they write is nothing more than brilliant thunderous rhythm ...ripping guitars...and lyrics with a story Hollywood would enjoy. They make me proud." Louie Galarza, Founder/CEO Mental Itch Music Group.
It was no surprise to fans when Clear the Chaos won the 2013 Meeker Days Battle of the Bands with an amazing performance that included a cymbal stand crashing to the stage and a broken guitar strap during the final number. Having spent the last year shredding Pacific Northwest venues with their unique fusion of intricate melodies and crunching rhythm, nothing phases this powerhouse band. Formed in 2010 as the rock cover band "Just Cuz", the teenagers learned the business of music the hard way, playing parties, all age venues, open-mic nights, and even busking. Confident in their abilities they emerged, renamed and reinvented in 2012, dropping cover songs in favor of an all-original set list.
Now free to follow their passion wherever it leads, CTC has found its natural groove, integrating powerful alternative rock themes and classical roots to create the distinctive sound that snared them an invitation, from Louie Galarza to open the 2013 DreamFest Music Festival at Louie G's in Fife. With their debut album, Brothers & Sisters, which dropped on March 22, 2014 at a release show for more than 450 rocking fans, CTC is ready to take their show to the next level. The band members all agree that recording the album was a great experience, but playing live will always be their focus. "The energy that flows between the crowd and the band during a live show is incredible. It fulfills us and encourages us to give even more in return." "We've done the work, now it's time to go out and get our swagger on," says the bands drummer Braden Merod. "We poured ourselves fully into recording the album and now look forward to getting all the "feels" like when we play live!" With an invitation to play the 2014 Seattle Hempfest for the first time this year, the band is well on their way to doing just that and so much more.
Clear the Chaos is:
•Dalton Rouse-Lead Vocals/Guitar
•Adam Masucci-Guitar/Vocals
•Kirk Fitzroy-Bass/Vocals
•Braden Merod-Drums
You can learn more about Clear the Chaos at these sites:
•http://www.Twitter.com/CLEARTHECHAOS - Mental Itch Music Group
Just Cuz by Just Cuz 2010
Spark by Just Cuz 2012
Brothers & Sisters 2014
Formed in 2010, the teenagers learned the business of music the hard way, playing parties, all age venues, open-mic nights, and even busking. Confident in their abilities they emerged reinvented in 2012, dropping cover songs in favor of an all original set list. Now free to follow their passion wherever it leads, CTC has found its natural groove, integrating powerful alternative rock themes and classical roots to create the distinctive sound that snared them an invitation to open the 2013 annual Dreamfest Music Festival.
When the band talks about musical influences they cite Coheed and Cambria, Rush, and Foo Fighters as major influences. No less important to them are the classical composers and jazz performers both Dalton Rouse and Adam Masucci study. Dalton says, "Theres something unique about every different musical form. We like to experiment with different ideas and see how they affect our songs." We start with the music, then try to connect the emotions it evokes to lyrics. Both feel that music is the best way they can reach people. "Music is the theme of many different art forms", says Adam, "Its the tool we use to communicate, like an artist uses paint. Making the connection with our fans on a personal level is what inspires us."
Their debut album, Brothers & Sisters dropped on March 22. The band members all agree that recording the album was a great experience, but playing live will always be their focus. "The energy that flows between the crowd and the band during a live show is incredible. It fulfills us and encourages us to give even more in return."
Matt Kees, Music Producer at Smithbuilt Studios in Fredrickson, Washington talks about recording with the band in
glowing terms. "Clear the Chaos are a talented group of guys... way beyond their years. Their songwriting skills and their musicianship chops are quite impressive."
Polly Osborn, DJ PO Honey/PO Honey Promotions, echoes those sentiments. "Clear the Chaos is a young dynamic band with a unique sound that stands out with catchy guitar riffs and honest heartfelt lyrics. Although these talented musicians are very young, the maturity and professionalism of both their recorded and live performances is surprising and refreshing. With strong management behind them and continued upbeat attitudes and hard work, I see much more in the future for Clear the Chaos! Cheers and ROCK ON!"
"We do this because making people happy makes us happy. Thats the way the Universe works; you send your effort, passion, and love out unconditionally, and eventually it comes back to you tenfold. We see every show as an opportunity to give everything we have in order to pull new people into our circle and connect them to us, to the music and to each other. Thats what its all about."
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