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Junclassic "Angst" (tagged): Here's another preview from the Offshore Drilling project I'm working on with Kid Hum. Hum himself has been a fan of this one ever since he grabbed it. This is the second track Jun contributed to the project, and both came out fresh. His delivery is so on point - truly one of my favorite MCs right now.
This is an unmastered, tagged up version. The full project will be coming in March, by hook or by crook! Keep it locked for more info.
related Joulz Il "Fuel (My Microphone)" [snippet]
Archive for 02/01/2009 - 03/01/2009
Junclassic "Angst" (preview)
Junclassic "Angst" (tagged): Here's another preview from the Offshore Drilling project I'm working on with Kid Hum. Hum himself has been a fan of this one ever since he grabbed it. This is the second track Jun contributed to the project, and both came out fresh. His delivery is so on point - truly one of my favorite MCs right now.
Dro & Tech Supreme Present Subwoofer
Subwoofer is a dope project featuring production by Tech Supreme & Dro Beats, and features some ill MCs and artists, including my homey Tef Poe.
Tech is lacing a mixtape that will drop exclusively on rock the dub in the future, so keep it locked for that one!
Sean Wyze "L.A."
Sean Wyze "L.A." (prod. by Jansport J): Here's some shit to knock in your speakerbox. J hit me with this cut, which is set to drop on the forthcoming Artillery Clothing mixtape; I've never been off the East Coast, but I fucks with this ode to the City of Angels.
Make sure you don't sleep on Sean's Chicks & Snares. Real tizzy.
[video] Busta Rhymes "Arab Money (Remix) (Part 2)"
Featuring Ron Browz, Rick Ross, Spliff Star, N.O.R.E. & Red Cafe:
related [video] Busta Rhymes "Arab Money (Remix)"
S.O.U.L. Purpose ft. Block McCloud "Where I'm At"
S.O.U.L. Purpose ft. Block McCloud "Where I'm At": If this cut is on the same project that "Keep Movin'" is on, that project is gonna be ill. Props to Steve O for this one.
[video] Lil' Wayne "Prom Queen" Trailer
Here's that 41 second trailer for Weezy's Crap Rock:
Friday, February 27th 2009 playlist
The soundtrack to a fucking busy week!
- Kanye West ft. T-Pain "Flight School" (prod. by Arrowstar)
- Busta Rhymes "Anthrax"
- T.I. ft. Kobe "This Is Detox (I Am Hip-Hop)"
- Cam'ron "I Used To Get It In Ohio"
- Rick Ross ft. Ball Greezy "Believe It"
- Chamillionaire ft. The Game & Ludacris "Creepin' (Solo)"
- Paul Wall ft. Webbie "Bizzy Body"
- Jennifer Lopez "Hooked On You" (prod. by Rodney Jerkins)
- Rihanna "Whipping My Hair"
- John Legend "Lay Your Head On My Shoulder"
- Omarion ft. Lil' Wayne "Comfort"
- Kat Deluna ft. Lil' Wayne "Put It On" [clean \ dirty]
- Day 26 "Put It On Her"
- Jagged Edge "Fling"
- The-Dream ft. Kanye West "Walking On The Moon" [Bonus Beats The-Dream "Sweat It Out"]
- Teairra Marie ft. Flo Rida "Cause A Scene" (prod. by The Runners)
- Shelan ft. Internal Quest "What You Sayin'"
- CNN ft. Mobb Deep "Wobble Wobble" [Bonus Beats CNN ft. Ron Browz, Swizz Beats, Busta Rhymes & Jadakiss "Rotate (Remix)"]
- Sheek Louch & Styles P "I Get It In Freestyle" [clean \ dirty]
- J-Hood "Letter To The LOX"
- Big Kuntry "Swavor" [clean \ dirty]
- Trina "Blame It Freestyle" [Bonus Beats Trina "Stanky Leg Freestyle"]
- DOOM "Cellz" [Bonus Beats DOOM "That's That"]
- Heltah Skeltah "Midnight Madness" (prod. by Shuko) [Bonus Beats Canibus, Chino XL & Bekay "Do This" (prod. by Shuko)]
- Reflection Eternal ft. Bootsy Collins "Internet Connection"
- Idle Warship "Girls On The Floor (Remix)"
- Maino & Busy Signal "Nah Go To Jail Again" [clean \ dirty]
- Grafh "Hard Living" (prod. by Cool & Dre)
- Big Chief ft. Jim Jones & Chamillionaire "My Swag (Remix)"
- Izza Kizza ft. David Banner "Throw It Up" [clean \ dirty]
- D.V. Alias Khryst "Fen-Na Win Freestyle"
- Serius Jones "The Hawk"
- Blaq Poet ft. Shabeeno & Lil' Fame "Rap Addiction" (radio rip) (prod. by DJ Premier)
- Rapper Big Pooh "Radio"
- Teriyaki Boyz "It's More" (prod. by SupaDaveWest)
- Emilio Rojas ft. Stat Quo "Way She Moves" (prod. by M-Phazes)
- Reks "Play My Music" (prod. by Statik Selektah)
- Problem ft. Snoop Dogg & Jim Jones "I'm Fucked Up"
- Duo Live "Stories To Tell"
- Esso ft. Donny Goines "Watchin' You"
- RUKUS & Soulbrotha "I'm Nigerian" (prod. by Kid Konnect)
- Skent Dukes ft. Gorilla Zoe "Steady Watchin'" [clean \ dirty]
- Kosha Dillz "Dillywonka"
- Raje ft. Lil' Wayne "I'm So Fly"
- Illogic "I Know You" (prod. by Ill Poetic)
- Tona ft. Skyzoo "U Know It"
- Suave The Ape "The Planet Falls"
- Small Eyez "Mr. Miyagi"
- Richie Sosa "Get Rihanna'd"
- Ralphie Boy "I Bet (He Never)"
- Epiphany "I Got It In With Laura Smith"
- The Black Table Committee "Chi City Representatives"
- Rob Kelly ft. Reef The Lost Cauze "Shook Crews Runnin'" (prod. by J57)
- Whygee ft. Charlie BRAND & Ms. Jones "Colorado Life"
- Yea Big & Kid Static "Bots"
- Old Money "Chick Pea Jenga"
- Gripz "Strugglin'"
- C-San ft. Casey Veggies "Can You Work With That"
- Spinlock "Inside The Mind Of A Madman" [via DPD]
- Ice T "High Roller (iamxl Remix)" [Bonus Beats King T "Bass (iamxl Remix)"]
- PreZZure The Twitter Project
- Sean Wyze Chicks & Snares
- The Deal Dub, Episode 1
- Judah x Weekend Warriors Clothing Present RAtheMC Are You Not Entertained?
- Keelay & Zaire Ridin' High Sampler
- Whygee x RTD The Saga Of Mr. Bitches
- DJ Trackstar Still Dreamin' 4
- Pennant Race Presents DJ Concept The Courtside Coast To Coast Mixtape
I forgot how ill the saxophone loop in this was...
Eric B & Rakim "Don't Sweat The Technique"
I may or may not be around much this weekend; I'm trying to live life off the PC. We'll see.
Pennant Race Presents DJ Concept The Courtside Coast To Coast Mixtape
My homey DJ Concept just don't stop with this mix. Pennant Race got at him to do a tape in support of their Spring '09 fashion line; he based the concept (no pun intended) for this mixtape off of two of their tees: The Garden Courtside Tee & The Staples Courtside Tee. Now do you realize why Jack Nicholson and Spike Lee are on the cover, and laced throughout the mixtape?
Jack - A Man Makes His Own Way Intro
Notorious BIG & Frank Sinatra - Juicy New York
Emilio Rojas f. Hassaan Mackey, Black Sinatra, LI & Nikal Fieldz - 585 (Roc Y'all Remix)
Spike - You Da Man Interlude
Dr. Dre f. MC Ren, Time Bomb, King Tee, Kokane, Hitman, Xzibit, Defari, Knoc-Turn'Al - Some LA Niggaz
Step Brothers (Alchemist & Evidence) - So Fresh
Kool G Rap & DJ Polo - Streets Of New York
Heltah Skeltah - Midnight Madness
Spike - Take A Chill Interlude
Self Scientific f. The New Royales - Heavy
Nas - New York State Of Mind
Jack - Do I Look Like I'm Kidding Interlude
Famoso f. Termanology, Shabaam Sahdeeq, Phantasm, Chubb Rock & Sadat X - Underground Railroad (Remix)
Defari - Lowlands Anthem
Gangstarr - JFK to LAX
Evidence - Down In New York City
Xzibit - Los Angeles Times
Dr. Dre, Kobe & TI - This Is Detox
Old Dirty Bastard - Brooklyn Zoo
Spike - Love & Hate Interlude
Murs & 9th Wonder - LA
Rakim - New York (Ya Out There)
Enjoy this; more info via EXECUTE SOUNDS.
[rock the dub Interview]: Wendy & Lisa
I don't know about you, but when I was in high school, I was a huge fan of Prince & The Revolution. For those of you who know the score, you should know who Wendy & Lisa are. Childhood friends, and talented artists, they've been through a lot - they were active in music before The Revolution, arguably made their most famous mark with Prince, helping usher in the "blue eyed soul" sound in the 80s, and when they eventually left his fold, something was definitely missing. They weren't, though, making their own music, as well as collaborating with artists like Seal, Eric Clapton, Liz Phair, Sheryl Crow, among others. In December, the digital release of their latest album, White Flags of Winter Chimneys, was self-released through their website, and I got a chance to speak with them about this, their song-writing and other points of interest...
khal: Your new album is being released solely via your website, wendyandlisa.com. When did you decide to put it out in this manner? What are the pros and cons on releasing music this way?
Lisa: We decided to make the record with or without a record deal. I had pretty much let go of the idea of being signed and going through the traditional grinding of the music business a long time ago. I don't think it has served me for what I want to do. The record business is chasing a high that is impossible to catch. It does not exist anymore. There is nothing new about ''Rock 'N' Roll", they just keep trying to get bigger and better, more outrageous and more glamorous, younger sexier, crazier… and there is nowhere left to go. The songwriter, musicians and artists have no way to discover a sound or a niche. Musicians have reached out through websites and the Internet because it allows them to create themselves in a comfortable place at a comfortable pace, and to see and feel the direct response from the people they want to reach. No one is second guessing the clothes they wear, or the drum sounds, or any part of the content. It is a horrible feeling to try and please a middle man only to fail in the eyes of the fans! For us the internet and the direct contact with our listeners, it's a gift of unimaginable riches. With the help of our manger, Renata Kanclerz, we have discovered and are trying all that is at our fingertips LITERALLY through the beauty of Internet communing. HI PEOPLE!!
Wendy: We knew as soon as we started writing these songs that we would release the material on our own. The pros? Because we have a fan base, we can reach them one-on-one, and bypass the 3rd party (labels). This means direct access to the listener. The cons? Don't want to think about that.
khal: In reading up on you two, I noticed you score the TV show Heroes, among others. How did you get involved in a project like this? Are you fans of the show?
Lisa: YES! I have been a comic book and sci-fi fan all my life. It is a dream come true to work on Heroes. We didn't know at the time, but when we met Allan Arkush in 1996 (?), it would become a long lasting and extremely valuable relationship. Allan is something of a cult hero himself, director and writer of Rock n Roll High School, among other cult type films... Get Crazy, and a list of Roger Corman masterpieces. Allan came to us to score a television series created by David Kelly (of Ally McBeal fame), called Snoops. The show didn't take off, but our friendship with Allan did. We worked with him on several projects that eventually lead to Heroes and a relationship with creator Tim Kring.
Wendy: Are we fans? YES! My fingers are crossed that the show gets its heart back. It feels a bit lost in its intentions. The first season was killer! We got this gig because of our relationship with the producers and creator. We spent 6 yrs on Crossing Jordan and they are the same people on this.
khal: While White Flags Of Winter Chimneys contains an array of musical styles, the thing that is constant is your dynamic song-writing. What's your process for writing songs - will you have the lyrics done first with a certain melody, or are you attempting to do, say, a Trance-influenced track and building lyrics around that?
Lisa: We almost always write the music first. Wendy and I play together and create musical environments, or grooves, and we love playing music so it is always the easiest part of the writing process. Then we sit and listen, pencils in hand, and start writing words that come into our heads, or sing melodies. We try to come up with a rhythm or sometimes a number of syllables and then start writing lyrics. From that point on, anything can happen. Sometimes, the music has to change to accommodate the lyrics, and sometimes it just fits perfectly and a song is born!
Wendy: Funny you should ask about Trance… I'm a huge fan of electronic music and the idea of composing a piece of music that would otherwise not need lyrics is really a cool idea to me. Did we achieve that on White Flags? I think we did.
khal: Without delving too deep into your well-documented past with Prince, would you like to comment on your relationship as of right now? You've made a few appearances with him, in live settings and on record, over the last few years. Any plans to work together in the future?
Lisa: We are always open to working with Prince. He calls every once in a while to ask us to do something, and we answer. The unfortunate part that is sometimes frustrating is that it is always on his terms and when he wants to do it.
Wendy: We have told him consistently that we would LOVE to write again and do a project together. No word yet. It's up to him. He needs to make that happen. We are like the friend who always calls to ask you to hang, and they never call back. Ugh.
khal: Which artists of the current music scene would you say are some of your favorites?
Lisa: That is a hard question but off the top of my head, I recently have been loving ELBOW, Little Dragon, Q-Tip, The Roots…
Wendy: I love the band LITTLE DRAGON!
khal: Outside of your own music, do you have any current song-writing or production going on with any other artists?
Lisa: We did some fun things with Jill Sobule and want to do more! We also are trying to get everybody together to continue our ideal groove band EDITH FUNKER (known previously as Funk Sway), as seen in the movie Before The Music Dies.
Wendy: It's ?uestlove on drums, Erykah Badu on vocals, Doyle Bramhall on vocals and guitar, me & Lisa on keys, and Mike Elizondo on bass. Also, James Poyser on keys and Susannah Melvoin on backing vocals.
khal: Why did you title this album White Flags Of Winter Chimneys?
Lisa: The title came late in the game. Only after we had a glimpse of what we had done, Wendy came to work with the title in mind. White Flags of Winter Chimneys is a lyric from a Joni Mitchell song. The meaning is of surrender and to us represents a place of warmth in the middle of a frost. So... not only are we tremendously fond of Joni Mitchell, but we have weathered a storm of life experiences that brought us to a refuge in each other and our ability to create music.
khal: One of the versions of this album is a sprawling colored vinyl opus. Do you two still listen to music on vinyl? People spoke on a possible resurgence of vinyl in the record shops (mainly due to lovers of Punk, and some DJs); do you ever think the music-buying public will pick back up on vinyl, or is it a dead medium?
Lisa: I think people will add vinyl back into the mix because it is just a great way to deliver music. It sounds fantastic, there are thousands of albums out there NOT available on CD; there is no reason to abandon a perfectly good medium. It might just have a chance to be another way to collect and enjoy sound.
Wendy: No, I don't think its dead, but it is sleepy for sure. I would love to see it come back.
khal: Will you be going on tour in support of this release? What can fans expect from a Wendy & Lisa show?
Lisa: We are hoping to tour in the summer. We don't know HOW we will achieve this because we need MONEY to travel and all that. Perhaps with our super band idea, EDITH FUNKER, we can raise money and interest for a show that would be like a five for one night of grooves, gripes, beats and blues!
Wendy: We are going to try and do some gigs this summer.. My goal is to get EDITH FUNKER to go out and be each others band for a night.
khal: How do you unwind?
Lisa: Lately, the thing that makes me happiest and most relaxed is reading a book with my daughter. There is nothing like it.
Wendy: Listening to music and drinking a great glass of red wine.
khal: Who is in your ultimate super group?
Lisa: EDITH FUNKER!!
Wendy: EDITH FUNKER!
khal: What's the song you're most proud of writing?
Lisa: "Beginning at the End" (Sweet Suite)
Wendy: Today? Hmm… "Invisible".
khal: What's the song you are least proud of writing?
Lisa: "Strung Out"
Wendy: Not telling…
khal: What's your favorite iPod track this week?
Lisa: "Mirror Ball"
Wendy: Grace Jones' "Slave To The Rhythm".
khal: What's the most personal song you've ever written and what was it based on?
Lisa: "Jonathan"...
Wendy: "Bring You Back"... my brother Jonathan.
So there you have it. Hit up their website and take a listen to White Flags of Winter Chimneys, and order one of the many versions they have available. Special shouts to Ariel PR for hooking this interview up.
EDIT Stream the entire White Flags of Winter Chimneys album:
Hat tip to Renata for this one!
Idle Warship "Girls On The Floor (Remix)"
Idle Warship "Girls On The Floor (Remix)": Kweli doesn't know how to stop grinding, apparently. I dropped that new Reflection Eternal track earlier today, and Tunji comes with a new one from I.W., remixing a tune by FM. Word is they have a mixtape with Mick Boogie coming?
Via YOTB.
[video] DJ Drama "Daydreaming"
Featuring Akon, Snoop Dogg & T.I.:
[video] Young Jeezy "Circulate"
NEW YORK, NY (February 26, 2009)— Today Belvedere Vodka and Young Jeezy debut the official music video for "Circulate," the next single off Jeezy's latest album "The Recession." The video, the first project of their creative partnership, can be viewed on jeezycirculate.com, along with other exclusive content including a new commercial spot by Belvedere with Jeezy.
Shot by Terry Richardson at New York's five-star, hotel Plaza Athenee, "Circulate" contains contributions by Gabriel Hart, who documented Young Jeezy during the historic Presidential Inauguration weekend in Washington, DC. During this weekend, Belvedere Vodka and Young Jeezy announced a creative collaboration which includes new music, videos, behind-the-scenes clips, a national tour and more from Young Jeezy's 2009 projects. The collaboration kicked off with a party at DC's hottest nightclub LOVE, where partygoers including Beyoncé, Bow Wow, Nelly and Ashanti, celebrated with Belvedere cocktails and enjoyed a performance by Jeezy, Jay-Z and T.I.
Black ELement x FrostWire
I just got word from the FrostWire heads that Black ELement's A Major Minority has been making a splash on their P2P site! Word is the owner, Gubs, found AMM in December, got at Black EL and asked if he could help blast his album; now it looks like AMM on FrostWire has racked up 1500+ downloads already! Talk about the power of the 'Net. Check out this post on FrostWire for a dope article on Black EL (which includes snippets of my interview), and grab it if you haven't heard it yet. Then make sure you check out more of what FrostWire has to offer.
Big Kuntry "Swavor"
Big Kuntry "Swavor" [clean \ dirty]: While I have no problem getting new Kuntry King tracks, I can't find the one track of his I fuck with: "Goin' Hem". Shouts to my boy Cyanide for hooking me up with a joint I lost... anyways, is this nigga ever gonna blossom on his own? I guess, with Tip going away very soon, someone has to ride (or die) for P$C.
Small Eyez "Mr. Miyagi"
Small Eyez "Mr. Miyagi": Here's a freestyle that Small Eyez did over Madlib's "Karate Chops".
"This the new sheeeeeit/betta get used to it".
The nigga goes IN on this one... but you should already know what the bwoy could do.
Yea Big & Kid Static "Bots"
Yea Big & Kid Static "Bots": I haven't heard much from this duo in a bit, but its good to know they were in the lab churning out proper product. Check out their ode to one of the more classic characters in video game history, Mega Man. Their forthcoming album, The Future's Looking Grim, features "11 bangy glitchers, full of cacophonous synths, syllabic tumbling and enough boom-bap and flow for even the most staunch heads". This LP will drop digitally on April Fool's Day on Jib Door, with the CD release coming in the summer. If you're in Iowa, they will be performing at the Mission Creek Festival, with the GZA.
Reflection Eternal ft. Bootsy Collins "Internet Connection"
Reflection Eternal ft. Bootsy Collins "Internet Connection": Yes, Reflection Eternal is BACK! They're working on their 2nd LP (finally!), and decided to leak this ode to technology, featuring the legendary Bootsy, who happened to be in the studio and wanted to lay something down on this one.
For you NYC heads, RE will be performing with a live band at the Blue Note on March 10th + 11th. Should be a great show! Shouts to Tunji for the heads up.
This is one of those posts I didn't get to yesterday; I was in the wind. Via YOTB.
On That Leak: Cy Yung "All About H.E.R."
Cy Yung "All About H.E.R." (prod. by Cynergy Soundz): This it taken from Cy's forthcoming BPA Presents: Cyrano's Edict EP which is set to drop on July 4th, and features production from Cynergy and J. Slikk. This is 'another sad love song' regarding the depression many feel when looking at Hip-Hop and the state its in on many levels. Toronto's Cynergy Soundz is on some ill shit with that beat, which is a bit faster, and has some ill Soul feel to the samples used within the beat. Going back to when love was great, forreal.
Watch out for Cy & Cynergy's Y'All Soon Gonna C-Y collaborative EP, which I've just heard, and is a true beast. Cy Yung also has his SoulTrain Dancer: A Tribute To Rosie Perez project coming, which is a Pete Rock & CL Smooth-esque collabo with J. Slikk... among countless other projects and tracks. BPA up in this, forreal!
EDIT I've brought this one back to the top because it's been re-upped, and to include the hot cover art that Cy passed around the other day. Yes, this post is from June 2008, but you know how it is around here.
[video] Jamie Foxx ft. T-Pain "Blame It"
I don't get into many situations where I HAVE to blame it on alcohol, but this is my JAM! I am all about that beat.
Shelan ft. Internal Quest "What You Sayin'"
Shelan ft. Internal Quest "What You Sayin'": Here's a nice track from Shelan, who has a beautiful voice, and rides that track (which is the perfect blend of harps and jazzy funk) with ease. I.Q. comes correct with his 16 at the end.
Meant to post this when I saw it on I.Q.'s spot, but I've been fucking busy.
DJ Trackstar Still Dreamin' 4
And with that, I'm off to bed. Enjoy the latest in Trackstar's Still Dreamin' series.
DOWNLOAD Still Dreamin' 4 (zshare / sharebee)
Via Hurt Me Soul.
[video] Busta Rhymes "Arab Money (Remix)"
Featuring Diddy, Ron Browz, Swizz Beatz, Akon & Lil' Wayne:
[video] Akon "Beautiful"
Featuring Colby O' Donis & Kardinal Offishall:
[video] DP x WAL-MART
Hey Dallas, I fux with Wal-mart too!:
Bonus Beats DP x MOMDUKES In The A
[video] Flo Rida "Shone"
Featuring Pleasure P, who has gotten some feature work for no good reason:
Whygee and rockthedub Present 'The Saga of Mr. Bitches'
|Image via Happy Little Trees
This project came about pretty quickly over the last week or so. I had no idea who Whygee was until a month or so ago, when Kid Hum put me on to him while compiling our Offshore Drilling project. I then got introduced to "ChumpSin Pink", and realized this Colorado spitter isn't someone you should toy with. In conversing with him on the regular, I found out he had a few batches of unreleased material that he had created, but hit a roadblock in terms of trying to release. Over the weekend, in listening to the joints, I realized that he namechecked "Attack of the Killer Kung-Fu Wolf Bitch" in a track called "MySpaces", and had my hook.
Throughout this project, Whygee speaks on his thoughts on Hip-Hop, women and the strife that our people encounter living in this wonderful world of ours (kind of like The Boondocks, no?). The beats vary from darker, piano-driven thought provokers ("Bitchpleaze") to cavalcades of electronic fuzz-box material ("Another Cold Winter"), and the story of Mr. Bitches is weaved throughout, making this a nice, complete package.
Shouts out to Whygee and Mirrorkill, as well as the other artists featured on this project. Shouts to Aaron McGruder, Carl Jones and the rest of the people who make The Boondocks the illest show out there. And for those who want, here's an alternate download link.
EDIT I want to shout out all of the sites who've posted The Saga of Mr. Bitches:
Backbeat Online \ Wake Your Daughter Up \ Colorado Rap Report \ New Efficiency
Fretless Fader Midi Prototype with Vestax Controller One
This shit is awesome:
If you don't get it, dude made a fader that allows you to change the octave of the notes your cutting up! "This is the first public view of the Fretless Fader system I designed for use with the Controller One (posted February 22, 2009). With this you can cut and change notes through 2 octaves without taking your hands away from the vinyl and fader." I'm in awe. Shouts to Perpetuum for the link.
Illogic "I Know You"
Illogic "I Know You" (prod. by Ill Poetic): Shouts to Ill Po for lacing me with the latest leak from Illogic's Diabolical Fun album; these lyrics hit home just a bit. Good to know this album is going to be so varied, not all same-y sounding, and that its actually SAYING SOMETHING!!
related Illogic "Let's Go"
Old Money "Chick Pea Jenga"
Old Money "Chick Pea Jenga": This is the soundtrack to Modern Marvels, a collection of pictures that OM has accumulated of some of "the most interesting/inspiring/(insert another positive adjective here) young people in NYC". Check out the ill slideshow here.
Keelay & Zaire Ridin' High Sampler
Here's the DJ Mere-mixed sampler to the forthcoming Ridin' High album from Keelay & Zaire, which features dope beats and hot spit from Phonte, Blu and Supastition, and has been getting much love from many heads.
Shouts to audibletreats, all day.
Juadh x Weekend Warriors Clothing Present RAtheMC Are You Not Entertained?
Here's the new mixtape from the Queen of the DMV, RAtheMC. Judah is all over this on eth boards, and it features a dope line-up of MCs, from Wordsmith and Donny Goines to Fresh Daily & Fred Knuxx. Don't sleep!
[video] DJ Denox ft. Malicious "Gettin' It"
I dropped this track back in July of '08, and got an e-mail last night from Denox about this video that he directed AND produced. Has a nice professional feel to it, and homegirl in the vid is very NICE:
The Deal Dub, Episode 1
Shouts to the homey Deal The Villain; I've been posting his Villainous Volume Radio episodes since they came to fruition, and he ended up hooking a special Black History Month episode for your's truly, which you can grab here. Deal is joined by Brokn.Englsh's Cion Burris for a special session, featuring some of the finest Hip-Hop gems out there, as well as my hurt drop at the beginning. This is more real talk than some of the other shows you might've heard from this crew, which is definitely what I'm about right about now. Enjoy it!
And yes, Villainous Volume Radio Episode 5 is still over on Potholes In My Blog; go check it out as well!
EDIT Here's a bit of news on Brokn.Englsh and related ish...
- They've finished recording The Drawing Board, an album produced entirely by DefDom. Look for more info on that in the near future.
- BE will be performing LIVE up at Sullivan Hall in NY on Thursday, Feb. 25th, with Black Dragon, DXA, Emilio Rojas, Don Cerino, Crimson & CP; BE will be going on at 9PM sharp.
- The World Class Wrecking Crew joints are now monthly things that will hit on the first Monday of each month. Keep it locked.
DOOM "Cellz"
DOOM "Cellz": I'm dropping this cut for two reasons: one, I don't see a lot of people picking up on it, and two, I love how Daniel Dumile drops those crazy found sounds from whatever random white guy audio source he finds his clips. This beat has that Blaxploitation vibe to it, and
MF Villain goes for his, as per usual. If the rest of the album sounds more like this, he might have a winner.
Oh, and for what it's worth, I'm not really feeling DOOM over "Lightworks". Too much going on in the beat to have his scatterbrained lyricism ruining it. Props to Shake for leaking it, though.
related MF Doom "That's That"
Wordplay (3/13/2009)
You know how I said I rarely leave the crib, aside from work? Well, this weekend we took a trip to Philly to celebrate one of the crumbsnatcher's birthdays (love you, Tika!); as we were leaving one spot, I noticed the Punch Out pic of Mike Tyson, and grabbed the flyer, and as amazed: videos games + Hip-Hop x children's charity? Mega win! Reef The Lost Cauze, Hustle Simmons and more. All for 10 bones!?!? Hit up www.ChildsPlayCharity.org for more details on the cause, and if you are in the Philly area, go check this event out.
Dumhi's "Flowers EP" Release Party (3/7/2009)
Here's a fresh Hip-Hop show to look out for in the 215. Shouts to Dom at Public Axis for passing me this one. I have another one to post that looks fresh...
EDIT Hit up Dumhi's site for info on how to download the Flowers EP for free.
[video] Muja Messiah "I Survived The Bush Era" LIVE
Here's another performance of Muja's from Dre Day VII:
Props to Jon Jon for the heads up.
[video] Seel Fresh vs Arias
Check out this footage of Seel Fresh battling Indianapolis' Arias last month:
Seel is set to battle Tut in Chi-town in March.
Sean Wyze Chicks & Snares
I dropped "Step Back" about two weeks ago, and awoke to the album it was placed on, Chicks & Snares. In Sean Wyze's words, "the concept for this album follows the life of a rapper dealing with women issues/problems as well as the musical 9 to 5"; sounds about right.
1. Shes a Woman prod. by YOurz Truly
2. Breakout Music Prod by 1987
3. Crushin' Prod by Sincere
4. New Beginning Prod by MK-88
5. Love Concept #1/Slow it down Prod by Jansport J
6. Flavor Check Prod by Josh G
7. Step Back/Jump Jump Prod by Jansport J
8. All night Dreams. Prod by J Dilla
9. In the streets/ phoolish song Prod By J Dilla
10. Stay after Prod By J Dilla
11. Low Down Prod By YOurz Truly
12. 2 minus 1 Prod By Jansport J
13. Black is free 09 memo Prod By AVI
14. The Wyze Show Prod By Sincere
15. Price is Right(pick up ya life) Prod by Jansport J
Start your Monday off right!
RUKUS & Soulbrotha "I'm Nigerian"
RUKUS & Soulbrotha "I'm Nigerian" (prod. by Kid Konnect): I think I heard an unmixed version of this a while ago; props to the Nigerians out there. RUK and SB flipped Weezy's "tougher than Nigerian hair" line and made it an anthem for Nigerian brothas and sistas out there. STAND UP!
Via The Beautiful Struggle.
Jennifer Lopez "Hooked On You"
Jennifer Lopez "Hooked On You" (prod. by Rodney Jerkins): Any excuse to post a picture of one of the most beautifullest females in the game always works for me, even if I'm not a fan of her actual singing voice. This sounds like something to get the dancefloors going, in the vein of Danity Kane/Britney Spears, etc., so you know what that (should/better) mean: J.Lo shakin' that ass in the video!
Now all she needs to do is dump the gecko...
Big ups (again) go out to YK2Daily.
Day 26 "Put It On Her"
Day 26 "Put It On Her": Here's Day 26 making their "A Milli". I could see this working, but what DOESN'T work for me is... them. I've been watching MTB4, and keep up with the new season, and their style is just ridiculous. They are on that scarf shit, but the dude Robert's faux-hawk needs to be clipped, early. In the end, these niggas is straight Fruitopia.
Their untitled sophmore LP is set to drop in April?
MP3 via YK2Daily; pic via YBF.
Swag Surfin'?
Yeah, MCs in the US come with a load of fucked up dances, but for some reason, these UK niggas come with the most obnoxious dances. This shit is for niggas who have their pants too tight, or just like their battyholes loose:
Kosha Dillz RAPPERFRIENDS Tour
No, I didn't write this, but if you dig Dillz, check out where he'll be on his 40-city tour:
Kosha Dillz does not stop. neither do his friends. His latest creation in "Freestyle vs Written" with C-Rayz Walz (released on the Modular Moods/Shemspeed label) proved to introduce his face in a genre that might not have been ready for the abnormal culture clash. Need not too worry.
After receiving countless press from the success including LA WEEKLY, Boston Herald, SPIN magazine, URB Mag and appearances with people from Matisyahu to Aesop Rock in the past year, he has decided to take his show on the road for 2 months in over 40 cities, with dates still being added, in places from the peaks of Aspen Colorado all the way to SXSW Austin Texas.
With DIY attitude that you can only count on your friends, he is fortunate enough to be accompanied by recent MTVU star Yak Ballz from March on. Flex Mathews of DC has joined him until the end of February and Roebus One of NJ and Derill Pounds of Oshkosh Wisconsin will surely round off an already diverse line up of style and origin.
The Rapperfriends Show will help promote the release of Kosha Dillz' Freestyle vs Written and his upcoming sample free project with Belief, entitled Beverly Dillz.
The introduction of "Rapperfriends" creates new crowds of people at events and theatres around the country from unifiying artists in uncommon bonds, and invites people from all walks of life for a night of fun dance and adventure.
Feb 22 2009 9:00P
Reggies Music Joint w/ Rum Punch and Flex Mathews CHICAGO, Illinois
Feb 24 2009 9:00P
Reptile Palace Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Feb 26 2009 9:00P
The Box Awesome Lincoln, Nebraska
Feb 27 2009 9:00P
Dinkytowner w/ Parallax Minneapolis, Minnesota
Feb 28 2009 9:00P
Jewlicious Festival Long beach, California
Mar 1 2009 12:00P
Jewlcious Festival Long beach, California
Mar 1 2009 11:00P
Dinkytowner Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mar 2 2009 9:00P
Riot Room Kansas City, Missouri
Mar 3 2009 9:00P
union station colorado springs, Colorado
Mar 5 2009 8:00P
three20south w/yo mamas big fat booty breckenridge, Colorado
Mar 7 2009 8:00P
Belly up w/ De La Soul Aspen, Colorado
Mar 8 2009 9:00P
UPROK RECORDS slc, Idaho
Mar 9 2009 8:00P
the bouquet boisie, Idaho
Mar 10 2009 8:00P
The Martini Bar Bend
Mar 11 2009 8:00P
Triangle Inn Salem, Oregon
Mar 12 2009 8:00P
Speakeasy Lounge w/ Animal Farm Eugene, Oregon
Mar 17 2009 9:00P
Zeppelin's El Paso, Texas
Mar 18 2009 8:00P
SXSW March 18-22 Austin, Texas
Mar 26 2009 8:00P
box awesome lincoln, Nebraska
Mar 28 2009 8:00P
highbury pub Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Mar 29 2009 8:00P
dinkytowner (again!) Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mar 31 2009 9:00P
vaudeville mews Des Moines, Iowa
Apr 1 2009 9:00P
Yacht Club (gza after party) Iowa City, Iowa
Apr 2 2009 9:00P
The Bassment St Louis, Missouri
Apr 3 2009 8:00P
Abbey Pub Chicago, Illinois
Apr 4 2009 9 pm
Reptil Palace Oshkosh Wisconsin
April 5 2009 9 pm
Bar 3 Rockford Illinois
April 6 2009
Columbus Ohio TBA
April 7 2009
Shadow Lounge Pittsburgh PA
for all press related inquiries
I suggest you checking dude out if he touches down in your town. This starts tonight in Chi-town, check that.
Whygee "Colorado Life"
Whygee ft. Charlie BRAND & Ms. Jones "Colorado Life": My homey Whygee leaked a classic joint of his the other night; keep it posted to rock the dub on Tuesday - Why and I have something magical locked and loaded for you niggas.
Take It Personal #8
Danyel & YN go in for another crazy week; any Take It Personal podcast that kicks off with YN ranting is golden, period.
DOWNLOAD sharebee / zshare
related [video] Hip Hop Chronicle Interviews Elliott Wilson
Suave The Ape "The Planet Falls"
Suave The Ape "The Planet Falls": Hot on the heels of The Ape Still Remains, Suave hit me with this cut to leak from his forthcoming Planet Of The Apes tape. Dude is putting in work at Ape Island, and judging by the love The Ape Still Remains got, heads are checking for him.
Speaking of The Ape Still Remains, the previous download link I sent out is dead, but Suave hooked up a brand new link, so update your sites if need be.
EDIT here's another link, just in case the rest of the links aren't working.
Kosha Dillz "Dillywonka"
Kosha Dillz "Dillywonka": Did you know that the sampler for Kosha Dillz' Beverly Dillz has touched down? You do now. Did you know I bought "Two Can Win" as a ringtone on my Virgin Mobile phone? You do now. Did you know that Willy Wonka is on ABC Family right now?
You do now.
related [rock the dub Interview]: Kosha Dillz
Trina "Blame It Freestyle"
Trina "Blame It Freestyle": Splash has uploaded two freestyles from Weezy's ex. The only person who might seriously be wanting to check her rhymes is Danyel Smith; I imagine the rest of you are just trying to see how the booty work.
That Auto Tune on her vocal in this freestyle doesn't really appeal to me; that "Blame It" beat is my SHIT, though.
Bonus Beats Trina "Stanky Leg Freestyle"
PreZZure The Twitter Project
I told you guys that PreZZure was going to drop The Twitter Project on Feb. 22nd, right? Looks like he was so anxious, he threw it online today. It's all instrumental, and fire-hot - I imagine some of you MCs will start devouring these beats on first listen. Keep us in the loop.
MF Doom "That's That"
MF Doom "That's That":Here's a track from DOOM's forthcoming Born Like This album. I highly recommend it, especially for you Friday night smokers who just got off work, and are two seconds from hitting that Michael Phelps.
I dunno how they do it, but props go to OnSMASH. HipHopDX has more news, and a tracklist, for you freaks.
Friday, February 20th 2009 playlist
Being home is the shit. Watch out for a special release dropping on rock the dub very soon. Boy I miss The Boondocks...
- Dr. Dre ft. T.I. "Shit Popped Off"
- 50 Cent ft. R. Kelly "Do What It Do" (No DJ)
- Raekwon "Heat Rocks" (prod. by DJ Absolut)
- Lil' Wayne "February 18th"
- N.O.R.E. ft. Tru Life "Get It In"
- Soulja Boy ft. Lil' Wayne, Jim Jones, Maino & Jadakiss "Turn My Swag On (Remix)"
- Ron Browz ft. Busta Rhymes "I Promise"
- Rick Ross ft. Avery Storm "On Top Of The World" [Bonus Beats
Rick Ross "What Goes Around Comes Around"]
- Lloyd Banks "Officer Down"
- Young Buck "Did You Miss Me" [Bonus Beats "Let The Beat Rock" & "What Ever"]
- Young Jeezy "That Ain't It (Uhh Uhh)"
- Flo-Rida "Right Round"
- Lil' Mama ft. Fanny Pack "Truly In Love"
- Usher "Mayday" (prod. by Timbaland)
- Ciara ft. Justin Timberlake "Love And Sex And Magic" (prod. by Justin Timberlake)
- Dawn Robinson "Man Enough"
- Case ft. Bun B "I Can't (Remix)"
- Dre Allen "Girlfriend Material"
- Trey Songz "Brand New"
- Ruben Studdard "Together"
- Marina Chello "What's Done Is Done"
- Colin Munroe ft. 88-Keys "Last Cause (88-Keys Cause N' Effect Remix)"
- The Fray "Heartless"
- Mavado "A So You Move"
- DJ Deckstream ft. Mos Def "Life Is Good"
- Talib Kweli "My Favorite Song"
- RZA ft. The Black Knights & Thea Van Seijen "Killa Bee Till Ya Die"
- Termanology "Here In Liberty City" (prod. by Statik Selektah)
- Asher Roth "Silly Boy" (prod. by Don Cannon) [Bonus Beats Asher Roth ft. Chamillionaire "I Love College (Remix)"]
- Memphis Bleek ft. Tru Life "Can't Be Defined"
- Havoc ft. Prodigy "On A Mission"
- Joe Budden "Blood On The Wall" (prod. by MoSS) [Bonus Beats "In My Sleep" & "Get It In Freestyle"]
- Joell Ortiz "Bout My Money" (prod. by Needlz)
- Grafh "What Dey Call Me" (prod. by Fizzy Womack)
- Maino ft. Uncle Murda & Red Cafe "Murdergram '09" [Bonus Beats
Maino ft. Pleasure P "You Ain't (Nigga Like Me)"]
- Lil Flip "A Letter 2 The Industry" [Bonus Beats Lil Flip "Chopped N Screwed"]
- Lil' Keke ft. Ashley Williams, Young Redd, Yung Black, Billy Cook, Killa Kyleon & Lil' Boom "Slab Holiday (Remix)"
- DJ Paul "Just Like That" [clean \ dirty]
- Cormega "Maybach Music Freestyle (Full)"
- Sean Price, Cymarshall Law & Sha Stimuli "Street Life" (prod. by Cook Classics)
- Moxberg ft. Jadakiss & Max B "What The Game Made Me"
- Huey ft. Bobby Valentino "PaYow!"
- Sandman "Big Face Benny"
- Nino Bless "Tribute To Bone Thugs"
- Uncle Murda "Load Up Music"
- Duo Live "Give & Take"
- MC Hammer "I Go" (prod. by Lil' Jon)
- Big Sean "Million Dollars" (prod. by WrighTrax)
- Pacific Division "The Major"
- Naledge "I'm In Chicago Bitch"
- Chubb Rock & Wordsmith ft. Kimia Collins "Back In" (prod. by Strada)
- Che Grand ft. Colin Munroe "Too Much Too Soon"
- Theo & Ced Hughes "Class of 2009"
- Donny Goines "Where Amazing Happens" (prod. by 6th Sense)
- PreZZure ft. Miss Murder "The Matrix"
- S.O.U.L. Purpose & Fresh Daily "Keep Movin'"
- Cymarshall Law ft. Mary Lou "Luve Story" (prod. by Mr. Joeker)
- Señor Kaos "Check Your Mind"
- RAtheMC "Prom Queen"
- Illogic "Let's Go" (prod. by Ill Poetic)
- Rashid Hadee "End Of The Day"
- Buk "Please" (prod. by No ID)
- Mista Raja ft. Sheek Louch & Bully "We Don't Play That" [clean \ dirty]
- Juice ft. Drumma Boy & Rich Boy "Say Money" (No DJ)
- Solomon Childs "What You Used To Be" (prod. by Chris Styles) [Bonus Beats Beyonce ft. Solomon Childs "Halo (Remix)"]
- Suga Suga ft. OJ Da Juiceman "Benjamin Franklin" [clean \ dirty]
- OJ Da Juiceman ft. Cam'ron & Gucci Mane "Make Da Trap Say Ay! (Remix)" [clean \ dirty]
- Jigg ft. Rick James "Superfreak" [clean \ dirty]
- Tone Tone ft. Gorilla Zoe, Blood Raw & Ace Hood "Jockin' (Remix)"
- Jay Rock ft. The Game, Gorilla Zoe & Busta Rhymes "All My Life"
- Jo Well "Get Money Freestyle"
- Panama "Porn Tape" (prod. by Metaphysic)
- Sean Wyze "Step Back" (prod. by Jansport J)
- KUZ "High Life" (prod. by Scoob)
- Speech Debelle "The Key"
- Hellz Yea! "Talk My Slang" [Bonus Beats Hellz Yea! "That Music"]
- Full Crate ft. Mar "She Was Fly"
- Jim Jones, Freekey Zeekey & Lil' Wayne "That Girl (The Amps? Remix)"
- The Metermaids "Nightlife (ancient times remix)"
- Mistabishi "Printer Jam"
- Robert Logan "Accurate Spit Boy" [Bonus Beats Robert Logan "Pigs"]
- DJ Whutevva Presents New Joints For Dummies
- DJ Woogie x Cookin Soul x ThisIs50.com 90's & My Heart's Broken
- R.O.E. Hip Hop Love Songs
- Nato Caliph Power EP
- Excess Bangers 13: Gene Splice Season!!!
- Dub MD & Spectacula Unexclusively Exclusive
- Shonie The A&R's Cheat Sheet: R&B Edition Vol. 1
- Villainous Volume Radio, Episode 4
- Suave The Ape The Ape Still Remains
- D. Julien The Experiment
When is NWA getting back together?
Ice Cube ft. Dr. Dre & MC Ren "Hello"


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Program Details
2 Weeks From $ 2,360Code: ZACT0286P
Sports and Surfing in South Africa
Teach township children from Cape Town how to surf
Program Information
Visit amazing Cape Town in South Africa when you volunteer alongside an international team teaching underprivileged children from local townships to surf and care for their coastal environment. Discover the wildlife, winelands, mountains and more in your free time.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
OverviewCome and join our team and teach children to surf in addition to coaching other mainstream South African sports in townships that surround the beautiful city of Cape Town.
The aim is for you to assist teachers and GVI staff to run sports lessons at the township schools in the mornings. You will be running general physical education classes but you may also be teaching specific sports like football, netball, cricket, tennis, athletics and rugby. In the afternoon you will help to run the surf club and provide environmental/beach awareness sessions for the students. This involves giving the children surf lessons and teaching them about how to care for their coastal environment.
Volunteer and live in an attractive coastal village close to Cape Town and Stellenbosch, with direct exposure to local culture and communities. Optional side trips are available to Robben Island, Table Mountain, Cape Point, Cape Town wildlife safari and wine tasting in Stellenbosch, to name but a few! Any side trips you wish to take can be arranged on arrival in Cape Town. For those travelling onwards there is easy access to the Garden Route and cheap domestic flights to Kruger National park from Cape Town.
I chose this program as I have a background in sports and water sports and this was a really good combination as I would get to make a difference in both fields. It has definitely met my expectations, the surfing especially, the set up is really good, the instructors are awesome and the kids really love it! I really feel I have made a difference as you see the kids' progress and how much they enjoy it and would definitely recommend the project to others.
Program Details
Program Type: Volunteering
Location: Africa - South Africa - Cape Town
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Project LifeMonday to Friday
Every weekday morning you will be teaching sports classes at township schools. In the afternoons you will head to the beach where you will be working with an instructor to teach children to surf. Even if you have no previous surfing experience, this project is a great way to start out.
Field Conditions
You will be sharing accommodation facilities with your fellow volunteers in an apartment or house with access to electricity, hot running water.
Free Time
During your downtime at weekends you can relax and enjoy many of the amazing sights and experiences Cape Town has to offer. Several optional side trips are available such as a safari day-trip or cultural tour of the city.
Project DetailsThis program runs with the collabouration and support of community leaders and teachers from the local communities.
Volunteers will: prepare and run general physical education classes; coach specific sports such as football, netball, cricket, tennis, athletics and rugby; teach children how to surf; educate the children about their coastal environment and its importance through fun and interactive workshops; and, assist with beach clean ups.
Without this program or volunteer assistance, the children would not have the opportunity to take part in such a variety of sports activities and events, due to lack of equipment, skills and supervision within the township.
How this project makes a difference:
This project gives township children the opportunity to play sports and learn to surf in conjunction with creating an awareness of the environment around them. The children not only learn how to respect and protect their local beaches but the project also keeps the children physically active, healthy and safe from the drugs, alcohol, and crime which is so prevalent in the townships.
*During the holiday time all participants will join Cape Town's construction project and work on projects involved in the maintenance and beautification of Educational Institutions and Community Organisations in the Townships outside of Gordon's Bay. Depending on the needs of the community, you will assist with basic construction aimed at improving or maintaining educational facilities and resources in line with SDG 4 – Quality Education.
Cape Town's short, mid, and long-term objectives
All of our programs have short, mid and long-term objectives that fit with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This enables us to report on our collaborative impact across the world in a streamlined manner, measuring which UN SDGs we are making a substantial contribution to. Furthermore, this will help our local partners and communities measure and visualize their contribution to the UN SDGs.
Upon arrival to base, you will be educated about the history of the UN SDGs. You will learn about the specific goals of your location, the long-, mid- and short-term objectives, and also clarification of how your personal, shorter-term involvement contributes to these goals on a global level.
Our aim is to educate you on local and global issues, so that you continue to act as active global citizens after your program, helping to fulfil our mission of building a global network of people united by their passion to make a difference.
Learn about the long-term objectives you will be contributing to in Cape Town:
- Improve the quality of education in Nomzamo and Zola.
- Promote gender equality in the local community
- Increase the health and wellbeing of less privileged people in the community
- Increase in-country capacity by providing training to less advantaged people in South Africa
What's Included
What's Not Included
ExplorationVolunteering with GVI not only allows you to participate on programs assisting disadvantaged communities or endangered ecosystems but it also offers wonderful opportunities to travel in the local area in your down time or further afield either before or after your program. Many decide to travel after volunteering, solidifying the lifetime friendships established on program.
Our long term field staff are a great source of advice and are here to help you make the most of your time abroad. Remember to ask about discounts on local activities and side trips through your association with GVI. Our Cape Town field teams have helped us put together the following information on trips and travel options in South Africa!
Optional Side Trips
Cape Town Cultural and Activity Weekend - This trip includes 2 nights in Cape Town near Long Street so that you can sample the lively weekend city life. On Friday afternoon you will travel through to Cape Town after finishing your volunteer work.. The Saturday is a free day and you may wish to take the opportunity to visit some of the following iconic Cape Town attractions: Robben Island, Table Mountain, District 6 Museum, Castle of Good Hope or the Green Market Square craft markets. Sunday includes a full day in Cape Point and a visit to an African Penguin colony. You will have the opportunity to explore the Cape Point nature reserve on mountain bike where you may see antelope, zebra, ostrich, seals and possibly even whales. During the day you will enjoy a picnic lunch on one of the reserves beautiful beaches.
Wildlife Safari - Visit a private game reserve which is located one and a half hours from Cape Town. Here you will enjoy lunch and an afternoon safari before returning home. Transfers to and from the project accommodation are included. There are many other fantastic trips in the area around Cape Town that can easily be arranged once in-country such as shark cage diving, skydiving, wine tasting tours, Hermanus day trips for whale watching (seasonal) or a typical township experience.
Please note that anyone booking on this project for the two week option will need to extend their stay if they want to take part in more side trips.
Further Travelling Opportunities
South Africa has such a wealth of fantastic opportunities for further travel. In Cape Town, you have easy access to the famous Garden Route, chances to explore the Cederberg Mountain range or take more time to enjoy the vibrancy of Cape Town. Other possibilities include the spectacular Drakensberg Mountains, the beauty of the Kalahari Desert, historic Zululand, the fantastic Southern Coast, the world-renowned National Parks of Kruger and Hluhluwe-Imfolozi, and many more amazing option in this stunning country.
The Team
Shayle Havemann
Director of Programs
Meet Shayle, our innovative and driven director for all our projects around the world. She has two honours degrees, one in Industrial and Organisational Psycology, and another in Developmental and Education Psycology. Shayle also has over 10 years experience in setting up, managing and evaluating environmental and community programs across Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America.
She is well-practiced in facilitating meaningful and effective intercultural engagement and this makes her the perfect person for overseeing our operations in the multicultural country of South Africa.
When not attending meetings or planning her next endeavour, Shayle can be found spending time with her family or taking part in some or other exciting outdoors activity!
She is well-practiced in facilitating meaningful and effective intercultural engagement and this makes her the perfect person for overseeing our operations in the multicultural country of South Africa.
When not attending meetings or planning her next endeavour, Shayle can be found spending time with her family or taking part in some or other exciting outdoors activity!
Katelin Ryan
Service Learning Manager Cape Town
A sustainable development extraordinaire with a great commitment to create sustainable solutions for local communities. Katie has worked in South Africa for many years before her role with GVI and after completing her Master's degree in International Education she joined our team of professionals.
Her credentials include over eight years of volunteering, teaching, managing, and leading international education programs around the world. This includes working in zero-waste policy communities in New Zealand, and in an orphan bear refugee center in Croatia.
As our Service Learning Manager she is excited to use her experience designing experiential education programmes and managing community programmes.

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With the NUS extra card you can get more discounts than anywhere else on all your favourite brands, with discounts from over 200 leading UK brands. Your NUS extra card is also an ISIC card, entitling you to over 42,000 discounts worldwide, and providing you with a student identity overseas.
Best of all it's only £12 for 12 months, and as a member of your Students' Union you are automatically entitled to buy one.


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Best of … easy entertaining ideas
Written by: Catalogs.com Editorial Staff
June 16, 2011
Filed Under Parties, Weddings
Contributed by Tim Brugger, Catalogs.com Top 10 Guru
Agreeing to host a party or casual function is all it takes to get some people busting out in hives. It's like they're allergic to the very idea of throwing a party.
All they envision is hard work, plastic smiles and incessant small talk. But it doesn't have to be that way! (Well, not completely. I don't know if we can help with the incessant small talk. That's likely inescapable.)
However, there are easy entertaining ideas out there; you just have to know where to look. So put down that phone…you don't need allergy shots. You need these ideas!
Right here for instance…
Theme decor
Pick a theme, make a party
Easy entertaining can be just that with the right party theme. But it can be exhausting running from store to store, trying to find all the details to bring your theme to life.
Here's a tip to make it super simple. Head for a bridal website and check out their themes. You can find everything from table decor (like these adorable coral place card holders) to favors, candles, ceiling decorations and more all in one place. Who cares if you're throwing a cocktail party and not a wedding? A theme is a theme…and having everything you need in one place is priceless.
Guests bring the entertainment
Instant fun
Everyone loves hanging by the pool, so make it even easier on yourself by requiring payment for entry. In addition to bringing their own suit and beach towel, guests must bring a pool toy and food to meet their cover charge. Have each guest bring an entrée or side dish to toss on the picnic table, alongside the 46 versions of the best potato salad ever made. How easy is that?
Go for fondue
Let your guests do the cooking
One cause of the consternation some feel when preparing to entertain is the food. What to serve, how to serve it and will I be in the kitchen all blasted night while everyone else is having fun? The answer, as it has been and always will be, is fondue. A few ingredients, a big fondue pot and suddenly everyone is in on the act.
Look for fondue pots that will do everything except wash your car. They will handle meat, seafood, chocolate and whatever else you want to cook and be done with. Now go mingle, you are the hostess remember.
Outdoor seafood feast
From the ocean to your table
It doesn't matter if you live 10 miles from the coast, or 1,000 miles from the nearest bit of salt spray. Throwing a calm bake, lobster boil or crab buckets party is a fun and easy entertainining choice.
Set up the lawn chairs, light the firepit, and let your guests dig in to the delicious seafood you ordered from Lobster Anywhere. You provide the corn on the cob, a big pot of boiled potatoes and lots of melted butter. They'll send live lobsters, steamers, scallops and more, fresh from New England waters. Cook them up, and let the party begin!
Tasting, feasting, indulging!
Who doesn't love chocolate? Okay, I have met a few people who say they don't like chocolate, but we'll ignore them for now. For the rest of us with good taste, chcocolate is just this side of nirvana (the place, not the group.) So setting up a chocolate tasting (or feasting!) bar is a simple way to turn a plain old party into an event everyone will remember.
Set up your chocolate bar with different kinds of candies from a trusted shop like the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. They make it even easier, with their party packs. Just order, unpack and party!


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At Mo:Dem festival will be catering for all your camping needs - We have multiple camping areas, both near the dance-floor, the chill out, and even out further away in a lovely spot down river, in case you prefer a more quite place to camp.
On-site camping for live-in vehicles: We have a special area slightly further off site for camping vehicles - It's not too far, as those of you that came last year will know, and provides ample space for you to come and stay in your vehicles.
Between both lower and upper camping, you will find a large selection of food and drink stalls, along with clothing market stalls, and of course the 2 main bars - we aim to make sure you shouldn't find yourself every looking too far for food or drink at any time of day or night!
Still need more help? - Or not sure about something? - At all times during the festival you will find the info point, right by the main stage - providing you with all the info, maps, timetables, and help you could possibly need!


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Twitter Delivers the Full Picture of a CPA Conference
Perhaps I sound like a broken record...
But believe me, if you attend conferences and aren't on Twitter, you are missing out. Case in point: the Digital CPA Conference last week. I got to the hotel in Washington D.C. (ahem...I mean Maryland. Right, Tom Hood?), logged in to my computer and discovered Twitter was already all aflutter with #DigitalCPA activity. If you know me, you know this made me very happy!
Follow a conference hashtag for the inside scoop.
By following and participating on a conference hashtag, you get to see the full picture of what's happening. People are sharing their favorite quotes, new ideas, what they are learning and my favorite... pictures.


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I wasn't very aware of pop music because I attended an arts school. For me, it was all about jazz.
I wasn't a trained Mickey Mouse club performer. I played in jazz clubs and restaurants.
I used to be a jazz snob, believe it or not. I sort of turned my nose up at anything more commercial.
I could do without 'cool' publications calling me 'mom jazz.' But I laughed all the way to the bank, baby.
I would love to make a real jazz album someday because I never have. But that's something I'm not in a rush to do.
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Kitchen curtains are not just functional, they are also decorative.
Curtains are very important during the decoration of your kitchen, and that is exactly what you need to take into consideration, if you want your kitchen to look good… Which curtains will you choose depends on a lot of factors. Start of with the type of furniture in your kitchen, the color of it and the color of the walls. For a modern kitchen you need to choose the fitting materials.
Kitchen curtains can be full length or the length of the windows, depending on whether the window is close to the working surface or are you going to cover the door of the kitchen that leads to the balcony. More modern looks are given by simple curtains, without decorated edges.
You can consult a designer or decorator that will offer you a few solutions in order to make the choice of the right curtain easier. For a modern kitchen that is connected to your dining room, you can combine various colors and materials. With that you will accent the separation of certain spaces even more.
In the kitchen above the sink you can put curtains that can be lifted, because they give an even amount of light and disperse it on the working surface. On the door that leads to the balcony, use full length curtains, filled with rich folds as they will give warmth to the space. Rustic kitchens always put the accent of warmth and atmosphere. They are built with a lot of natural materials and decorated with a lot of details. In these types of kitchens, curtains accent the connection if they on the window and the door you have the same material and print.
With these curtains, you can choose either wheels or decorative laced endings of the curtains. If that seems a bit too decorated for you, it is enough to choose a small diamond print in pastel colors like yellow, pink, blue or white.
Choosing the curtains fabric
Curtains are available in all kinds of fabric. Think about the thickness of the fabric – if you want mesh, lacy transparent or thicker cotton, linen or hemp. For each material you should previously check the declaration and the type of maintenance needed. It will be easier to decide if the curtains can be washed in a machine or washed by hand. Generally, it seems that cotton is the most appropriate material for kitchen curtains. You should always choose a material for your kitchen that will allow enough light in and give a sense of transparency.
Color choice
Do you know what color to choose for your kitchen? The choice is connected to other interior colors. The color of the curtains can be connected with the color of the tiles as well. If you have chosen neutral tile colors like black, dark gray, white or silver or on the other hand more warm shades like terracotta or beige, the color of your curtains must be chosen in consideration of the existing colors. More fresh colors are a good choice for smaller windows and a darker kitchen.
During the pattern and curtain design choice, you will be confused by the huge selection of designs for kitchen curtains: stripped, floral or abstract ornaments, as well as discreet patterns. Think about what is ideal for your kitchen, depending on the style of the furniture, choose classic, modern or retro. You can easily be mistaken with all the colors around you. If you can't decide by yourself, seek advice from a designer.
Curtain price and maintenance
Kitchen curtains are not bought very often, but the price needs to be inside your house budget. Kitchen windows, as well as curtains, need to be maintained more often. Can curtains be washed by hand or machine? The curtains in your kitchen will be washed more often than other curtains in your house, so if you are able to wash them in a machine it will be much easier.
Choose the right curtain size
For a kitchen window, near the stove and food preparation, short curtains are practical. If you want a larger amount of light in your kitchen, you can widen the curtain rods outside the window frame and widen your curtains with it. Before buying you need to have all the measurements.
If there is a stove near your curtain, a safer choice would be going with rolo or roman curtains made from a non flammable material. Confection curtains in standard sizes have a tendency to be cheaper, but if you have non standard windows it is better to go with a custom made curtain, where designers can help you, as well as salesmen specialized in curtains, curtain rods and decoration.
Milan Budimkic, the author of this article, is an owner of MB SEO agency at Belgrade. He is also a creative freelance writer for industries that include but are not limited to the travel, sport, entertainment, home decor, internet marketing, and much more. When not blogging, Milan likes to travel and read a lot.


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CCST prepared two reports on well stimulation, including hydraulic fracturing, in California.
The first was commissioned by the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the second was
commissioned by the California Natural Resources Agency pursuant to Senate Bill 4 (SB
CCST is a nonpartisan, impartial, nonprofit created in 1988 by a unanimous vote of the California
Legislature. It is designed to offer expert advice to the state government and to recommend
solutions on science and technology-related policy issues. The CCST is governed by a board of
directors composed of representatives from its sponsoring academic institutions, from the corporate
and business community, as well as from the philanthropic community.
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May 15, 2013 :: Gates Rhodes, ISC
If you missed Commencement and wish you hadn't, it's not too late to experience some of the excitement of the pageantry and to listen to the speakers. ISC's Penn Video Network collaborated with the Office of the Secretary to produce the 11th live webcast of Penn's Commencement. The webcast is archived and available for viewing. Just click on http://www.upenn.edu/commencement/event/index.html.


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Since you were here nothing has occurred worthy of particular notice. As yet nothing further has been done with relation to our Claim in Woodford . I have seen some of my brothers in Law, and have heard that some one or two of the persons on the Land would perhaps compromise, but are so little interested as to offer terms which would be no consequence or inducement to accept — There is an attempt now making in the Legislature to amend the occupying Claimant Law so as [added: to] have the Land valued at the time of the occupants settling on it; This if passed of which I am afraid will be in amount taking away the Land from the person suing — upon consultation together, on the subject of this Law and the propriety of compromising should it pass, I am requested by some of the heirs to know whether you would be willing either
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take for your remaining interest — Should we Consider it under all circumstances a fair and reasonable price in what we consider at the best a [unclear: risqing ] bargain; I will inform you either of our acceptance or rejection of it — The occupying Claimant Law is so unfavourable [unfavorable] to those suing, that we are not disposed to risk much, and you know the quality of the Land — None of us have even seen it — You will let us hear from you [gap] soon as convenient — In the mean time I shall do all things necessary to bring things to a close, but I am persuaded in any event that the Claim will never be settled but by compromise unless we advance large sums for Improvements made on the Land —


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Hans Alf Gallery represents a group of Danish contemporary artists working across different artistic media and forms of expression. The gallery represents an ambitious generation of London-based artists and seeks to promote Danish contemporary art and accommodate the next generation of Danish and international artists. The gallery's wide-embracing profile is reflected in the way artists are given scope to express themselves, which is why you will also find project-oriented exhibitions that require time and space where artists can try their hand with procedural works.


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d. March 4, 2009, Cottonwood, Az.
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d/o Zachariah T. & Esther Hobbs
Occ: Owner & operated a restaurant & was an accountant for several different places.
Westcott Funeral Home, Cottonwood, Az.
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This Year's Trevor Booker : TAI Wizards Player Previews 2013-14
[Truth About It.net player previews of Washington Wizards in 2013-14 — For each player on this year's roster of 15, we take a look at what's at stake, an interesting statistic, and finally, where that player needs to improve (or excel) to make successful contributions toward a playoff goal.]
Preview Index:
Eric Maynor via Conor Dirks; Garrett Temple via Adam McGinnis;
Otto Porter via Adam Rubin; Glen Rice, Jr. via Rashad Mobley;
Trevor Ariza via John C. Townsend; Trevor Booker via Adam Rubin;
Al Harrington via Kyle Weidie; Chris Singleton via Adam McGinnis;
Kevin Seraphin via Sean Fagan; Martell Webster via John C. Townsend;
Jan Vesely via Kyle Weidie & Lukas Kuba; Nene Hilario via Rashad Mobley;
Marcin Gortat/
Emeka Okafor via Sean Fagan;
Bradley Beal via Kyle Weidie; John Wall via Conor Dirks.
Trevor Booker has become the new Dominic McGuire. Loved by all hardcore Washington fans for his grit and hustle, but destined for a journeyman career due to his limited talent. If only you could combine Kevin Seraphin's touch around the basket with Booker's everything else…
On any other legitimate playoff team Booker would be an energy guy off the bench who gets spot minutes every now and then. A poor man's Tyler Hansborough. But not in Washington. Here, Booker is the presumptive starting power forward on opening night and for the foreseeable future. Which means the answer to the question, "What's at stake?" is, quite tragically, "a lot."
Trevor is a nice player but, let's be honest, he earned his likely starting spot by default. In fact, he has played the role of "default starting power forward" quite often during his three-year career—he has started 60 of the 163 games he has played as a Wizard. But starting for a dysfunctional rebuilding team is a lot different than starting for a team with sights on the playoffs. The margin for error is much smaller and the leash is much shorter.
The reason Booker's performance could have a disproportionate impact on the team's success has less to do with his talent and more to do with the lack thereof in his frontcourt mates. If Booker cannot provide serviceable minutes alongside Nene, then Randy Wittman will be forced to pull the lever on his merry-go-round of starting frontcourt lineups, and that's a ride you do not want to get stuck on. Once it starts, it never stops.
Stats don't tell the whole story with Booker. He is more of a hustle guy. His contributions don't always show up in the box score. He does things like this and this. There is no stat for back-to-back vicious put-back dunks over Kevin Love (but there should be). Instead, I'll focus on a more important number—both for Trevor and Washington's front office: $3,420,443. According to Shamsports.com, that's the qualifying offer amount that Washington would have to give Booker to make him a restricted free agent after the 2013-14 season. That's slightly more than Hansborough commanded in free agency ("Psycho-T" got a two-year, $6.51 million contract from the Raptors with only the first year guaranteed). This means that after this season, the next time you see Trevor Booker at the Verizon Center, there's a good chance he will be wearing a different uniform.
This fact is likely not lost on Booker. The NBA is first and foremost a business. Booker has a golden contract-year opportunity to nail down the starting power forward spot on a potential playoff team. It will be interesting to see how he responds. One thing that might make his agent's job easier next summer…
This one's easy. Get a jump shot. It does not have to be pretty, but it needs to go in every once in a while. Last season, Booker shot 22.2 percent on jump shots. That's one of the reasons John Wall asked Ernie Grunfeld to get him a stretch 4 this offseason. There is no sugarcoating it. Booker is a liability in half-court sets. When he is not dunking off a nice cut or tipping in an offensive rebound, he creates spacing issues because defenders do not even bother covering him on the perimeter, and he does not command any attention when he posts up. Booker is also quite terrible at free throw shooting. His career rate from the line is 61.7 percent; he shot 5-for-11 (44.5%) this preseason.
If Booker could develop a semi-reliable 15-foot baseline jumper, he would be able to clear out the lane for cutters when Nene runs the offense through the high post. Booker would also be able to act as a safety valve for Wall on those out-of-control drives that suck opposing big men into the paint but too often end with Wall settling for a low percentage flip at the rim.
However, the fact is that this has been Booker's biggest area for improvement for the last three years and he has not made any noticeable progress. To put it bluntly, Booker is exactly the same player today that he was as a rookie. Just like Dominic McGuire. That's not a good sign for a fourth-year player in a league that craves upside potential.
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The Protégé Project is the only cross-sector career sponsorship program in Canada.
Are you or someone you know a senior executive woman ready to accelerate your career?
Are you or someone you know:
- A senior female leader working in the Communications, Media or Technology sectors?
- Aspiring to move into the top leadership tier in your organization?
- Interested in working with a senior executive to support you in taking the next career step?
Then it's time to take charge and accelerate your career with Women in Communications and Technology's Protégé Project. This program is an innovative game changing career sponsorship program designed to advance the Canadian leadership landscape by helping to support senior women in the Communications, Media and Technology sectors move into top tier positions.
See how this program has already launched WCT members into the C-Suite
Protégé Project – Innovation in Leadership Development
The Protégé Project is a career sponsorship program that matches an influential, powerfully positioned Canadian C-suite executive champion with a senior female protégé. The matches are formed across companies with a focus on supporting the protégé to move into even more senior leadership positions. The protégé project is:
- An innovative leadership program that will identify and assist capable, aspiring women in Canada's digital economy to advance their careers
- An original cross-sector approach to expanding networks and accelerating leadership stature through thoughtful, selective matches with executive champions
- Rooted in WCT's values of paying it forward and driving women's advancement at all levels of their career
Program Objectives
- To increase the number of top performing women in senior decision making positions in the Canadian telecommunications, media and technology sectors by expanding their relationship network
- Develop a set of best practices and models for repeatable success
- Empower protégés to pay it forward and create a ripple effect that will advance women's leadership
Participants in the Protégé Project will benefit by:
- Enhancing their understanding of how to navigate corporate environments
- Receiving career coaching and specific advice from a senior leadership perspective
- Building new networks
- Developing executive level skills for relationship-building, decision-making and problem solving
While each executive and protégé match is unique with different goals, through the Protégé Project support, participants have reported the following results:
- Promotion to the most senior positions in their companies
- Expansion of network and contacts leading to new business opportunities
- Fresh perspectives on steps required to pursue career objectives
Program details & eligibility
- Senior women working in the Communications, Media and Technology field within with aspirations of moving into the most senior leadership positions in their organizations.
- Nominations are being accepted at any time
- The protégé-executive champion match will be made following a review of the applications and gaining agreement with executive champions.
Why the Protégé Project and Why Now?
The case for diversity is well known and includes higher returns to shareholders, stronger employee engagement and better financial results. However, we have yet to capitalize on the opportunity with the current state of women in senior leadership positions at less than 25% in the CMT sectors and board representation by women in these fields at only 23.5%.
The numbers are the reasons behind why Women in Communication and Technology (WCT) with Corus as presenting sponsor and Status of Women Canada and Catalyst Canada as partners are working together for change.
With over 190,000 jobs available in the CMT space by 2019, the face of Canadian Leadership needs to change quickly for companies to thrive and compete. The Protégé Project takes steps to close the gaps through active, hands-on engagement from senior executives who support the business case for more diversity and are willing to invest their time to give capable, ambitious women the advice, consultation and support to step up into senior leadership positions.
Executive Champions
To date, the following C-suite executives have committed to support the program:
- Denise Amyot, President and CEO, Colleges Institutes Canada
- Namir Anani, President & CEO, Information and Communications Technology Council
- Jeff Boyd, Regional President, Alberta & The Territories, RBC
- Corinne Charette, Sr Assistant Deputy Minister for Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
- Wendy Freeman, President, CTV News
- Elmer Hildebrand, CEO, Golden West Radio
- Dale Hooper, Chief Brand Officer, Rogers Communications
- Goldy Hyder, President & CEO, Hill + Knowlton Strategies
- Mitch Joel, President, Twist Image
- Jean LaRose, CEO, Aboriginal Peoples Television Network
- Jim Little, CMO, Shaw Communications
- Craig H. Muhlhauser, former President & CEO, Celestica Inc.
- Grace Palombo, Executive Vice-President, Chief Human Resources Officer, Great-West Lifeco Inc.
- Michael Strople, President, Allstream
- Vanda Vicars, former COO & Deputy CEO, Capgemini Americas
- Lisa Kimmel, President, Edelman
- Kristen Chapman, CMO & EVP Digital, Indigo Books & Music
- Karla Congson, CMO, Dundee Corporation
- Deirdre Horgan, Partner and National Leader of the Customer and Marketing Strategy Practice, Monitor Deloitte
- Paul Bertin, President, No Limit Technologies, Chair Board of Directors – RIC Centre
- Dave Jamieson, the CIO of OpenText
- Eric Gales, Director of Amazon Web Services Canada Inc
Learn More
WCT Webinar on Career Sponsorhip with Shann McGrail. Learn about what it is like to participate in the program, and some of the testimonials of past participants.
Next Steps
For questions, please contact the Program Manager: email@example.com.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is career sponsorship?
Career sponsorship is having an individual, usually someone at a more senior level, with strong influence, who assists a protégé to gain visibility for an assignment, promotion or position. A sponsor uses personal influence and relationships to champion deserving protégées. The sponsor's main objective is to develop a protégé into a stronger leader and to help the protégé successfully take the next step in her career.
How is sponsorship different from mentorship?
While both sponsors and mentors may provide guidance and advice, the relationship with a mentor tends to be one where the mentee primarily benefits from the mentor's experience. Sponsorship is more active in terms of the role the sponsor plays in promoting and developing the protégé. Sponsorship can be thought of as an alliance where there is benefit to both the sponsor and protégé.
Who is eligible for the Protégé Project?
The Protégé Project is designed for experienced senior executive women who are approximately one to three years away from the most senior ranks in their organization/company. This program applies to women who work directly in Communications, Media or Technology companies as well as women working in industries such as financial or manufacturing where Communications, Media or Technology plays a major component (a Director of IT for example).
How can somebody apply for the Protégé Project?
Interested potential protégés are invited to submit the initial application form. WCT will then assess and evaluate the application and inform applicants of next steps. Matches will be made after step 2.


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American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress Convenes in San Francisco, CA, October 23-27, 2011
Oct 12, 2011, 06:34 ET
CHICAGO, Oct. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 97th Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), one of the largest meetings of surgeons in the world, will convene October 23-27 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA.
The Clinical Congress provides a prime opportunity for writers, editors, and producers who cover the health care and/or health policy beat to provide the latest information for their readers or viewers in topic areas such as:
- New Research Developments in Cancer Detection
- Advances in Regenerative Medicine
- Early Diagnosis of Surgical Infection: The Next Frontier
- Humanitarian Surgery: Surgical Skills Training for the International Volunteer Surgeon
- "Meaningful Use" of Electronic Health Records
In addition to hundreds of general and specialty sessions, a series of lectures by prominent guest speakers, and hundreds of research-in-progress reports will be presented during the Surgical Forum sessions. Technical exhibits from over 200 companies will be on display in the Moscone Center, along with scientific exhibits from surgical researchers around the world.
The entire Clinical Congress Program can be searched online through the American College of Surgeons website
Upon presenting the appropriate identification, members of the media who meet the criteria set forth by ACS for securing press credentials can register on site in the Clinical Congress Press Room (ACS Office section, Moscone Center). For further details, see the ACS Policy for Securing Press Credentials online at:
The ACS Press Room phone number is: 415-978-3264 (effective October 23.) Press Room Hours are: Sunday, October 23, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Monday, October 24 to Wednesday, October 26, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Thursday, October 27, 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
The American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational organization of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to raise the standards of surgical practice and to improve the care of the surgical patient. The College is dedicated to the ethical and competent practice of surgery; it has more than 77,000 members and is the largest organization of surgeons in the world. For more information, visit www.facs.org.
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Welcome to Nature of Being, where Robin Fernandez, PCC, NCC empowers you in building exemplary leaders and dynamic executive, sales, and customer service teams through development of crucial soft skills in Communication, Emotional Intelligence, and Observation. This "CEO" Focus inspires achieving goals through shared commitment, effective and connective conversations, confidence, accountability, trust, and emotional agility including transforming stress and enabling change.
With the powerful combination of Robin's ontological coaching, corporate training, and best-in-class assessment tools, individuals, leaders, and teams will discover and experience self-awareness and new ways of being, thereby developing the ability to take new actions producing powerful and transformational results.
Engage in public, group, and private conversations effectively, efficiently, with purpose, authenticity, and care.
Emotional Intelligence
Ability to manage emotions, positively connect, effectively communicate, empathize, transform stress, defuse conflict, overcome challenges, and enable change.
Cultivate the essential skill of awareness and perception of self, others, and your experience of the world, with intention to learn, gather information, and shift behavior and habits toward new actions.
Leadership Development:
Development and practice of crucial soft skills are keys to creating exemplary leaders and high performing managers. Through Robin's "CEO" executive coaching and self-awareness training, a capable, competent leader or manager can fully embody leadership presence and become a confident, authentic, and motivating communicator, inspiring others to engage and implement a shared vision. More…
Stage Presence:
Hone your Public Speaking / Presentation Skills: Captivate your audience, your clients, your prospects, and your staff by developing your authentic stage presence. Become a dynamic, confident, engaged, and charismatic speaker, whether you are preparing for a keynote address, a business or sales presentation, a job interview, or to enable new opportunities in your life. Robin combines her coaching skills with her proficiency as a professional performer – singer, actress, and dancer – to bring your performance to stellar levels. More…
Team Building:
Initiate team transformation with executive team training, sales training, and customer service training through experiential, interactive workshops and coaching conversations to apply the new learning and achieve desired goals and outcomes. Utilize cutting edge, statistically valid, and EEOC compliant DISC/Assessment Tools to prompt effective communication, improve interactions, and to precisely match the right people with the right jobs. More…
Envision your executive team connecting in shared care, vision, language, purpose, and productivity to maximize their potential in leading the organization to desired results.
Imagine your sales team expanding their capacity to shift communication styles to suit their customers and prospects, allowing them to "speak" and "listen" in ways more readily received and trusted, and increasing the bottom line of sales.
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WHOI's Role in OOISince August 2007, an academic partnership led by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), has been participating in the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) Coastal and Global Scale Nodes project. Raytheon has provided systems engineering support to WHOI as part of this project.
The OOI Network spans global, regional and coastal scales, linked by a system-wide cyberinfrastructure and education and public engagement effort. The award establishes WHOI as the implementing organization for the Coastal and Global Scale Nodes (CGSN) of the OOI Network. WHOI contributes scientific and engineering expertise to the development of innovative moored buoys, cabled nodes, and autonomous vehicles that provide data in real-time or near-real-time, and allow users to construct virtual observatories specifically tailored to their scientific needs.
Global components
The WHOI-led team has designed and deployed global buoys and gliders to address planetary-scale problems in critical high latitude locations in the Northern and Southern hemispheres. A major goal of the global observatories are to better understand and predict the impact of climate change on the interlinked ocean-atmosphere system, and on marine ecosystems, biodiversity and community structure, especially in remote, poorly sampled parts of the world's ocean.
Coastal components
Permanent and transportable arrays of buoys and autonomous vehicles will be deployed off the Pacific Northwest and Mid-Atlantic Bight to study coastal processes and to monitor changes in coastal systems. The aim of the coastal arrays is to understand complex coastal ecosystems and their critical role in the ecology and biogeochemistry of the world's oceans, coastal hazards such as storms and harmful algal blooms, and the impact of climate change on the coastal ocean.