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Ask the head of a large publishing company if literature in America is thriving right now, and he or she is likely to give you an emphatic no, citing hard times, a decline in literacy, and stiff competition from TV and movies.
But ask Bob Fox, and he'll tell you there's a veritable renaissance under way.
Mr. fox, founder of the Carpenter Press in Pomeroy, Ohio, insists that writing is indeed experiencing a period of resurgence in the US, but that the general public is hardly aware of it. The reason: Large, highly visible publishing houses, many of which have become more concerned with balance sheets than quality books, can't afford to take a chance on all but a tiny handful of the nation's new writers, he says.
In an article for the Ohio Library Association Bulletin (also available in reprint from the Carpenter Press, Route 4, Pomeroy Ohio 45769, for $1 postpaid), Mr. Fox notes that these dominant publishers usually have to sell 10,000 copies of a new book to break even. Their profit margins are so slim they're now devoting considerable attention to blockbusters, well-known authors, film and paperback rights, and schemes to imitate earlier successes.
The vast majority of new writers, therefore, are forced to look for a publishers with a lower overhead, a firm that can survive on sales of less than 10,000. Otherwise these writers must resort to publishing their own works, in the noble tradition of Pope, Blake, Burns, Irving, Whitman, and Twain.
The mass-marketing emphasis of the large publishers, combined with the availability of government and foundation money and inexpensive computer typesetting equipment and offset printing facilities, have resulted in phenomenal growth in the US small press movement. Today there are 3,500 firms while 17 years ago there were only about 100, according Ellen Ferber, co-editor of the International Directory of Literary Magazines and Small Presses (Dust Books, PO Box 100, Paradise, Calif. 95969), the movement's "Yellow Pages." She points out that about 1,600 of the presses publish magazines as well as books, a few of them magazines only.
Often located in spare rooms or low-rent buildings, these firms typically are run by writers, poets, or small business entrepreneurs with a special love of literature. Ordinarily they have fewer than five full-time employees who solicit and edit manuscripts, prepare catalogs or flyers, stuff envelopes, process orders, pack shipping cartons -- often all in one tiny room. A few of the presses do their own typesetting and printing; most contract this work instead.
Some of the books amateurish; others are comparable in appearance and binding to the vast majority on bookstore shelves; a few far exceed ordinary standards of design, paper, and printing. Some are written for a general audience, others for a small circle of like-minded readers; still others are so highly personal they seem to be exercises in self-expression, without any thought to an audience.
Where does the general reader find these books? A few are in bookstores nationwide. Usually these are handled by the five or six large distributors of small-press books, which include Bookpeople and Serendipity in Berkeley, Calif., Bookslinger in Minneapolis, and the Independent Publishers Group in New York City.
But more typically, small-press books are sprinkled in a few specialty bookstores or are publicized in catalogs and flyers and sold by direct mail. Small-press books are not widely reviewed, except in the handful of publications that give them special attention. These include the Small Press Review published by Dust Books, the Bloomsbury Review in Denver, and the New Boston Review in Boston. The Pushcart Press is Wainscott, N.Y., publishes a wide-ranging small press anthology each year (see review Page B5) that can alert readers to both presses and writers.
How do people get involed in independent publishing? A few, such as Lovell Thompson, come from large firms. After retiring from a well-known Boston house where he headed the trade book division, Mr. Thompson started Gambit, a press in Ipswich, Mass., that published five titles last year.
Mr. Thompson recently addressed Radcliffe's publishing procedures course in Cambridge, Mass., contrasting the aims of the small publisher to the large. "You're in business to find a market for good books; the big publisher is in the business to find a good market for books," he told the students. "When you have stockholders who want their dividend, you have to think of profit first, quality second. . . . The necessity year by year to have a list -- a certain number of books -- whether it's good list or a bad list . . . is a trap to be avoided."
Many independent publishers start with little or no prior experience. For example, allan Kornblum started the Toothpaste Press in Iowa City 11 years ago, soon after leaving college, where he had been introduced to fine printing. His first publication was a mimeographed poetry magazine.
Today Mr. Kornblum is producing elegant books in editions of 200. For these he uses imported, handmade paper and letterpress printing. He also publishes less elaborate books in printings of about 1,100.
Mr. Kornblum helps support his company by printing business cards, wedding invitations, and material for other publishers. And like many other small press publishers, he received grant money from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) until the Reagan administration announced its budget cuts.
Last year NEA money amounted to 20 percent of Toothpaste's budget. The NEA support allowed the press to keep prices down on the larger printings to about $ 5 per book, permitting distributors to sell to bookstores at the standard discount. "I really view the NEA help as a price support," says Mr. Kornblum. "The milk industry and the Tobacco industry receive price supports. Last year it turned out that our subsidy amounted to $1.25 a book. That's a reasonable thing for the government to do to help a small business keep its prices reasonable, so as to compete. I wish it would be thought of that way instead of as 'giving money to the arts.'
"Of course, it's not being thought of that way, and so to survive I'm going to have to get smart and stay on top of my game. But we're going to do it," he says, adding that might mean turning more oftern to better-known writers rather than newcomers and doing more work for other publishers.
Still another route into small publishing is the road traveled by many writers who can't interest large firms in their work. Twelve years ago John Muir, for instance, wrote a book that was turned down by one East Coal publisher after another. He finally decided to produce it himself. He loaded the first printing of 2,500 copies into his van and drove up and down the West Coast calling on bookstores. Today that book. "How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive," has 1.4 million copies in print, and is back for its 24th printing. John Muir Publications in Santa Fe, N.M., is publishing a number of other authors as well.
The stories go on and on. With a investment of time, energy, and not too much cash, anyone with a message or an entrepreneurial urge can start a small press. These presses seem to represent one more channel for expressing the diversity of opinion and taste that is especially valued and protected in the US. People who are comitted to having their voices heard -- and whose messages can't be mass marketed -- are likely to end up as part of today's small press literary renaissance.


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Europe could eliminate the need to import gas from Russia by 2030 with a major push on energy efficiency, a think-tank has said.
The move to improve energy efficiency would have to target appliances, buildings and industry across Europe but could help save some £400bn on energy bills across the continent, the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) said.
The campaign could reduce Europe's gas consumption by up to a third, which equals the amount of current Russian imports.
As 24 out of 28 EU member states import gas from Russia, with half of the imported amount flowing through Ukraine, Europe's energy security is in a rather difficult situation, the think tank believes.
To address the uncertainties, worsening since the beginning of the crisis in Ukraine, the IPPR calls for a more ambitious energy savings target than that pursued by the European Commission as part of a package of climate and energy measures drawn up for 2030.
"The crisis in Ukraine has reignited the debate in Europe over whether the package of energy policies that the continent's leaders are aiming to agree in October should include a binding 2030 target on energy efficiency," said IPPR research fellow Joss Garman.
"This is because the countries that are most dependent on Russian gas are also the least fuel-efficient, and improvements in energy efficiency could vastly reduce the scale of our dependency on Russia."
The IPPR proposes a target aiming for a 35 per cent consumption reduction, which is 5 per cent more than what has been proposed by the European Commission.
"This level of ambition would enable Europe to cut gas imports by a third, equivalent to the proportion of the EU's gas demand that is currently met by Russia," Garman said, adding that Russia receives about £25bn a year from the EU for imported gas.
"Britain should overcome its aversion to an energy efficiency target as part of its broader response to Russian aggression," he said.
The report also calls for a EU-wide commitment to halve greenhouse gas pollution by 2030, with binding emissions targets for each member state, and for a legally-binding goal to boost renewables by 30 per cent by then.
"Recent events in Ukraine and the Middle East have served to highlight the vulnerability of our energy supplies and the political straitjacket that results from our over-dependence on fossil fuel imports from these volatile regions," said former Government Climate and Energy Security Envoy Rear Admiral Neil Morisetti.
"The quickest and most effective form of energy security is to use less."
The UK government is known to be against the binding energy efficiency target.
A spokesman for the Department of Energy and Climate Change said: "We are committed to energy efficiency and support ambitious EU energy efficiency measures to promote economic growth, reduce costs for households and businesses, improve energy security and support action to decarbonise cost-effectively.
"We are concerned that an EU energy efficiency target for 2030 would not allow member states the flexibility to choose the most cost-effective pathway to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increase the costs of delivering the overall 2030 package."
The proponents of tougher measures believe that increased focus on efficiency and carbon emission reduction would encourage technological innovation that would help Europe to compete with the US and China in the global market.


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Monday, June 17, 2013
World Wide Knit in Public Day 2013 with the Charlotte Knitting Guild
World Wide Knit in Public Day was indeed celebrated by the Charlotte Knitting Guild. Fiber-related art was installed at the Mint Museum of Craft + Design in uptown Charlotte. Gotta like an institution with a plus sign as part of their official name.
The installation consisted of pre-knitted yarn bits of various sizes, shapes, and colors. These are then woven in, through, and around the main hand railing leading into the museum. This process typically goes by the street term of "yarn bombing", although neither yarn or substrate is actually blown up. Dang.
My role in all this was to take pictures, make a time-lapse video, haul yarn, fetch drinks, stay out of trouble, and, as is the case with most knit-related activities, generally enable.
The Mint + Museum has some very cool exhibits going on right now. There is F.O.O.D., which features fun items relating to all things kitchen and cooking. There is also an exhibit by Columbian political artist Debora Arango. Wild, colorful, fun, and thought-provoking all around. Catch them if you can.
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Saturday, May 23, 2009
The Art of Figure Drawing By Charles Harvey Weigall
The Art of Figure Drawing: Containing Practical Instructions for a Course of Study in this Branch of Art by Charles Harvey Weigall was published by Winsor & Newton in 1852.
A copy is available online at Google Books, and a reprint of The Art Of Figure Drawing: Containing Practical Instructions For A Course Of Study In This Branch Of Art (1852) is available at Amazon.com.
Here is an excerpt from the section on proportion:
When we consider the variation to which the human form is subject in different parts of the globe, it seems difficult, at first, to find the standard in which beauty consists.
The consent of ages has been given to that established by the Greeks, and found in those works of that great people which remain to us.
In them we find all that can realize the idea of beauty to our minds, the symmetry of the whole, and the fitness and the adaptation of the parts being that from which nothing can be taken away, and to which nothing can be added; this standard seems indeed to be a test of truth in all matters of Art relating to the beau-ideal of human form. We have, however, not always to represent the perfection of form; and it is quite evident that no rule can be given that will answer to the countless varieties, national or individual, that come before our daily experience ; but as all these are departures from the acknowledged standard, a knowledge of that first obtained would enable us the more readily to detect them, and see wherein the difference lies. The short and squat figure of the Laplander, or the tall and muscular figure of the Caffre or Patagonian, could, by a reference to rule, be satisfactorily given on paper, by the number of heads or spaces the figure was divided into, according to the scale to be found in this work.
The physiognomical distinction between nations is also easily observable, so that we could tell at a glance the Arab from the Chinese, or the Negro from the European, and refer these differences to the given standard. The small eyes obliquely set in the head, the raised eyebrows, and the broad flat nose, would enable us to mark the Chinese; and the retiring forehead, the skull rising behind, the projecting jaws, flat nose, large nostrils, and the ears placed high up on the head, would point out the Negro : and our appreciation of the peculiarities of each, or of any other, would be obtained by the reference we insensibly make to the standard upon which our taste has been formed.
It requires, however, a nicer shade of discernment to ascertain wherein the difference lies in the physiognomy of individuals of the same nation, or of those with whom we mix in our daily intercourse; but to the Artist accustomed to observe and to note any deviation from the principle of proportion, the angle formed with the eyes and mouth, a little more acute or obtuse, the chin advancing or retiring, the high or low forehead, give at once an idea of individuality by these variations, or departures from the standard of proportion.
From the analysis and measurement of the finest Greek statues, it is to be gathered that if the grand or heroic was intended to be represented, the figure exceeded 8 heads; and if the graceful and youthful were the subject, the proportion was less than 8 heads and more than 7 1/2 the average seems therefore to be between these measures. Leaving out all the more minute fractional divisions into which the human figure has been resolved, I shall commence by dividing it into 8 heads, as the most simple rule, and one that seems to comprise the essentials of all others that have been given. This will divide the figure thus :
From the crown of the head to the bottom of the chin ... 1
From the bottom of the chin to the top of the sternum, or breast bone ... 1/2
From the top of the sternum to the bottom ... 1/2
From the bottom of the sternum to just above the navel ... 1
From just above the navel to the commencement of the lower limbs ... 1
From the commencement of the lower limbs to the middle of the thigh ... 1
From the middle of the thigh to the bottom of the knee ... 1
From the bottom of the knee to the small of the ankle ... 1 1/2
From the small of the ankle to the sole of the foot ... 1/2
Heads ................................................... 8
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September & October 2007
September and October have been busy getting ready to move to DC, wrapping up things at work, and saying goodbye to friends. We had a great visit with Erik, Katrina and Ryder and there is a picture of Jonah and Ryder playing the piano below (Jonah is really getting into it in this pic).
We also had an awesome trip to Park City with our friends from 1L year. Jonah had such a good time with everyone and he actually slept through the night every night that we were there! Amazing.... We went on hikes, visited a ski resort, saw snow, watched some football, and watched the boys play a couple of pitiful games of basketball. What a great weekend. Thanks to everyone for being so good with Jonah!
Jessi, Jonah, and Jon went for a hike at Windy Hill on one Sunday morning. It was a beautiful day and Jonah decided to take a nappy nap near the top.


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HPSCI Chairman Mike Rogers Calls Russian Apparent Violation of INF Treaty "a Major Step Backward in our Post-Cold War Relations"
HPSCI Chairman Mike Rogers Calls Russian Apparent Violation
Statement by HPSCI Chairman Mike Rogers
"News reports indicating Russia is in violation of the Intermediate Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty are deeply troubling. The signing of that treaty in 1987 by President Reagan and Secretary Gorbachev, marked an historic turning point in the Cold War, and stood as the pillar of our post-Cold War relations with Russia.
"Over the past year I have met with intelligence and policy officials to assess the intelligence surrounding the apparent Russian violation, and to urge the Administration to strongly confront the Russians and to keep our Allies informed. Russia has been pursuing a troubling and aggressive ramp up of military and intelligence capabilities in recent years.
"The apparent violation of this treaty would put our allies at risk and be a major step backward in our post-Cold War relations.
"If in violation, Russia must immediately bring itself back into full compliance. The INF Treaty currently limits the United States from developing certain options to deal with terrorists and rogue states; we should not be unilaterally bound by any treaty.
"The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence continues to carefully monitor intelligence regarding Russian compliance with the INF Treaty."
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Atlanta high-tech giant John P. Imlay Jr. dies of heart attack
Until the end, Imlay was a favorite candidate for tech event keynotes, where his folksy wit and stories about Atlanta's tech history and its characters left audiences cracking up, according to a report by the Atlanta Business Chronicle.
"Atlanta would not have had a technology industry without John," said Tom Noonan, who has known Imlay for decades. "John was the person that inspired all of us to dig deeper and reach higher. He'd back it up not only with his investment, but with his friendship and mentoring."
Imlay built one of the most successful software companies — Management Science America Inc.— which proved to be an incubator for technology executives and startup companies in Atlanta, giving birth to more than 300 CEOs and nearly 100 companies.
"(Imlay) had a unique ability to motivate, inspire and entertain entrepreneurs, athletes and audiences," said John Yates, partner at Morris, Manning & Martin and Atlanta tech industry kingmaker. "John's legacy will live on through hundreds of entrepreneurs, executives and friends who will remember his kindness, generosity and remarkable leadership talents."
Imlay, who dreamed of one day owning a business in Georgia, started out as a computer salesman working for several companies, including Honeywell.


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This is a portion of Lance Homman's story "Ghost Hunting," which appeared in the October 2014 Trapper & Predator Caller issue. By Lance Homman The biggest difference between hunting bobcats and hunting lynx is the difference in the size of the territories they … [Read More]
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A wolf charged an Alaskan trapper on a snowmobile last week near Tok, Alaska. Lance Grangaard, 30, was checking his trapline when the wolf attacked. "I turned in time to stick my arm up," Grangaard told the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. "A single … [Read More]
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MONTREAL -- The dismal compliance of sleep apnea patients with continuous positive airway pressure treatment could be significantly improved with simple measures such as education and support, according to several experts.
"We need to advise, educate, and empower these patients," said Dr. Philip Westbrook at the Eighth World Congress on Sleep Apnea. "They need to know how to treat their illness, they need the tools to monitor their treatment, and they need to be aware of the risks associated with their disease," he said.
A study presented elsewhere at the meeting showed that patients' 5% annual dropout rate from continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy was mostly the result of the equipment being noisy and cumbersome.
Out of the 221 patients who were initially prescribed CPAP, 35% refused treatment, and 41% of those who initiated treatment discontinued it over the 8-year follow-up.
"What's the use of having a thousand-dollar machine sitting in the closet when all it takes is a nurse or a respiratory technician to say the reason it's not working is because of the wrong mask or because the pressure is too high?" said Dr. T. Douglas Bradley, of the University of Toronto.
Dr. Bradley was principal investigator of the CANPAP trial, which studied the effects of CPAP on cardiovascular function and mortality in heart failure patients with central sleep apnea (N. Engl. J. Med. 2005;353:2025-33). The trial achieved an 85% CPAP compliance rate, partly because of "the zeal of the investigators," he said at the meeting.
"It's a question of how much energy you put into it," Dr. Bradley said in an interview. "It's one thing to say, 'Here's the CPAP machine, see you later.' But it's another thing to say, 'I'm going to see you in a week from now, I am going to phone you to make sure you're using it properly, I'm going to download your compliance, and I'm going to make you feel guilty if you don't use it.' If you do that, you get very good compliance."
Arming patients with information about their condition and its treatment can empower them to take responsibility for it, Dr. Bradley said, and that's the best recipe for compliance with therapy.
In addition to simple tools such as bathroom scales and blood pressure cuffs that allow patients to monitor their own progress, he also believes in more complex tools. "I can imagine a CPAP machine that gives the patient feedback. We have focused on systems that give the sleep specialist information on how the patient is doing, but then the patient has to learn from the sleep specialist."
Machines that provide patients with information about their average pressure, time on the machine, mask leakage, and their respiratory disturbance index for the past night or the past week will all encourage patient involvement, he suggested. Such machines also might allow patients to alter the pressure themselves.
Patients should be provided with vital information about the risks associated with their disease, in particular the potentially lethal effects of opioids, said Dr. Westbrook, who is retired from clinical practice and serves as chief medical officer for Advanced Brain Monitoring Inc., which markets a home-based diagnostic device for sleep apnea patients.
In addition, all physicians dealing with sleep apnea patients should be given details of both the diagnosis and treatment--and spouses should also have this information in case of an emergency, he added.
Patients should bring their CPAP machines to the hospital if they are being admitted, especially if they are scheduled for a procedure that involves general anesthesia, sedation, or pain relief medication, Dr. Westbrook said.
Patients also should be aware that alcohol, smoking, sleeping pills, being overweight, and sleeping at high altitudes can all worsen the effects of sleep apnea, and that the sleep deprivation resulting from their condition could make driving and operating machinery dangerous. And patients should be checked annually for diabetes and hypertension, both of which are more common in people who have sleep apnea, he explained.


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Tattooed Barbie deemed 'inappropriate' (but I still want her outfit)
Check out Tokidoki Barbie, isn't she awesome? I mean, I don't want one or anything, I'm a grown woman for Chrissakes. But come on, what's not to love? Pink bob – check. Leopard print – check. Plastic bangles – check. Dog wearing a cactus… er, check. She's rocking her trashy-chic roots with aplomb. DbyDC thoroughly approves.
Naturally the Mail et al have been whinging about the terrible message this sends out to children (regarding the tattoos, that is, the rest of the outfit is obviously fine. In fact, if you happen to be looking for some leopard-print leggings for your six-year-old, Debenhams do a very classy pair. The PVC skirt I can't help you with). But much good may it do them as she's sold out everywhere, much to the delight of her Japanese anime-inspired designers who, it is worth pointing out, never intended the doll for children anyway but for adult collectors.
Hmm… let's gloss over that one.
Mattel have defended Tokidoki Barbie's soft-punk style by pointing out that "Barbie has sported an endless array of styles," just as they did for Totally Stylin' Barbie, released in 2009 with removable sticker tats. "The doll gives girls a chance to express themselves and be creative," they insisted. Hurrah to that.
Except… um, actually Barbie is generally pretty awful isn't she? Yes, she has sported an endless array of styles but were any of them the kind of thing you'd want your kids to wear? The point the tattoo-haters seem to have missed is that Barbie has never been a style icon, let alone a female role model.
She might have a kitsch appeal now that we've outgrown her (at least most of us have…) but in the end she's a tacky bimbo with an absurd set of vital stats (36-18-33) and a BMI that puts her firmly in the anorexic camp and makes it unlikely she has ever menstruated in all her 52 years. She also wears too much make-up and dyes her hair a brassy shade of peroxide. I might be going out on a limb here but in terms of sending a message out to children, I'd say tattoos are the least of her worries.
Still kind of love this outfit though.


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Hands Down Their Best Album, Must own Thrash Classic!
Zander Haberstaft | Miami, Florida | 07/15/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Heavy, Brutal, Great backing vocals, great main vocals...IT'S ALL SO GOOD! Where does one start with such a masterpiece?
I believe this is Testament's best album. Regardless of the merits of my position I do believe this is a major step up from thier debut the previous year. The album starts off with Skolnick's "Bach-rock" errie guitar playing intro only to then descend into a heavy mid-tempo Thrash song.
The Vocals are great. Chuck Billy's talents are showcased here: There are high points where he screams and there are low points where his growl makes you quiver. Very Talented.
The guitar work is one of a kind. Alex Skolnick and Eric Peterson make a great duo. The work is overall very heavy (for the time) and insanely complex (listen to some of the solos and intros.)
The bassist does a good job of making himself known unlike in their '87 release. Other than the bass-only parts, he blends in pretty well with the rest of the crew.
The drumming is generic but better than in their debut. Mostly just normal rock beats. There is a little bit more double-bass than in their debut -not much however if you are the usual '80s Thrash fan. The overall speed is mid-tempo, not slow but certainly not fast (exception: "The Preacher").
I would say that this is their finest effort. If you have even a passing interest in 80s Thrash Metal you need this album NOW. It is more intricate than some of the 80s counterparts but is just as intense."
One of the top five best metal albums of the 80s
Worgelm | United States | 03/11/2003
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"A survey of some of the greatest 80's metal albums would be worthless without this 1988 wonder. In close quarters with _Peace Sells_ and perhaps only reigned over by the ubiquitous _Master of Puppets_, _The New Order_ smokes them all by a nautical mile on chops and taste. Guitarist Alex Skolnick was so far advanced over any of his peers, technically and melodically, that he ended up floating over to fusion (someone asked what he was doing after Testament - check out Savatage _Handful of Rain_ and his fusion band Attention Deficit, also the jazz-oriented Alex Skolnick Trio). The album teems with incredible playing, at times eerie and atmospheric as it is technical and erudite. The gorgeous "Hypnosis", "Musical Death: A Dirge" and especially his playing on "Trial By Fire" - which alone could fill an entire volume on proper foundation for metal guitar theory - is simply unmistakable and beautiful. At the time, other than maybe Jason Becker and one or two other boys hiding in the Shrapnel metal stable, there was simply no one that was even CLOSE to being his peer, technically or artistically (well - maybe Hammett, but Skolnick still owns me to this day). Of course, this album wouldn't be important as it is if there wasnt an incredible band behind Skolnick, one of the best to ever lay claim to the mantle of thrash. Chuck Billy remains one of metal's best-kept secrets, posessing at once both terrifying range and demonic growls. Eric Petersen ably supports Skolnick's nimble arpeggios with excellent songwriting, compositional and sympathetic rhythm work, and bassist Greg Christian and rock-solid, never flashy Louie Clemente complete the lineup of the best metal band to never quite make it big. Boasting classic thrash-metal production from Alex Peralias, the band tears through terrific speed-metal numbers like "The Preacher", "Disciples of The Watch" and the bonadfide classic "Into The Pit" with a fury rarely seen at that time, or any other. A highlight which somehow, beyond belief, seemed to get left off of BOTH of the Testament "best of" compliations, is the fantastic Aerosmith cover "Nobody's Fault", and should be reason alone to get this album if your Testament collection is unthinkably lacking it. Perhaps owing to its brevity, but more due to its varied textures, idiosyncratic and complex songwriting, and strong performances, this is the very best album this incarnation of the band ever put out, vastly superior to the somewhat more melodic but less-consistent _Practice What You Preach_, _Souls of Black_ and swan song _The Ritual_. Mark these words: own this, and your record collection will bear the unmistakable stamp of a metal masterpiece."
What's a sophomore slump?
A. Stutheit | Denver, CO USA | 05/05/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"When Testament released "The New Order" in 1988, they laid to rest the rumors that they might go through a sophomore slump. This album showed that Testament definitely didn't follow in the footsteps of some bands and use up all of their good material on their first album, thus leaving them strapped for ideas when the time comes to write/record their sophomore release. Now, don't get me wrong, I don't think Testament held anything back for their debut; "The Legacy" was a great album. But Chuck, Greg, Louie, Eric, and Alex obviously didn't run out of ideas, because "The New Order" is another prime example of thrash excellence.
Chuck sometimes hits high notes (as in "The Preacher"), but he sounds best when he uses a low, gruff voice (which is most of the time). Louie's drumming is typically fast and talented, Eric anchors the songs with his rhythm guitar, and Greg's bass notes are occasionally audible, but (as is the case with "The Legacy," and most early Testament discs) lead axeman Alex Skolnick runs the show. I shouldn't even have to tell you (it should just be a given) that Skolnick is in fine form, here. After all, he didn't earn the title of being a "classic" for nothing. On almost every song here, Alex pulls out more than a fair share of hefty riffs and amp-shredding solos.
"Into The Pit" is one of my personal favorite Testament tunes, and it remains a concert favorite to this day (probably because Chuck has admitted the band wrote this song just to get the crowd moving). With a highly energetic beat, pounding, rapid drums, fast tempo changes, and a catchy shout-along chorus, "Into The Pit" is a timeless, top-shelf thrash song, and it's one of heavy metal's first ever mosh pit anthems..
The other nine songs are almost as great. "Eerie Inhabitants" opens the album with a pretty, spacey acoustic guitar intro, and segues into a stomping beat which is propelled by a blistering guitar lead. Also included is a lengthy (50 second), winding, melodic and very complex solo (is there any other kind of Skolnick solo?!) Track three, "Trial By Fire," has grinding, churning riffs and a wailing solo, making it probably the best song on this record for showcasing Skolnick's sheer talent. There are three other lost classics on here, including the speedy, bruising sixth track, "Disciples Of The Watch," which is backed by a thumping rhythm section and careening guitars. "Nobody's Fault" is a risky but well executed and fitting Aerosmith cover, and is highlighted by clean singing and some almost Hammett-style guitar work. And, lastly, the album concludes with "Musical Death." This is a mostly slow, completely instrumental song with beautiful acoustic plucking.
If you're a thrasher or metalhead, you shouldn't even be reading this review. Even though it's sound quality is a bit dated, and the album, as a whole, is less than forty minutes long, you should already know that "The New Order" is a classic. Essential listening? Absolutely!"


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I was thinking about it this afternoon but what if all these little crumbs of information are left intentionally...all these little dots for us to connect..??
It's almost if somebody is trying to antagonize us to the point where we get up and fight. It seems the cry for action grows louder with every new dubious event and I think that is exactly what they are after...
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How very convenient, to post a massive encompassing argument and then leave, stating that you will not defend it. This is not how Socratic Dialogue, the basis for all debate, works.
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Oh, for a dollar for every such thread as this I have read on ATS, in only a couple of short years' time.....
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CAD Manager's Toolbox: Change is scary, even when there's a good reason for it. To ease the transition to new methods, demonstrate how they'll save time and increase efficiency.
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A strong weather system, with an upper-level trough and associated low pressure area, is moving across the U.S. tonight. Warm, moist air has moved as far north as Michigan, and tornadoes have been reported in parts of Illinois and Missouri tonight, with at least two fatalities. In addition, a 95 mph wind gust was measured just west of Chicago. The radar picture below is from 835 pm. This weather system will move east tomorrow.
As indicated by SPC in the graphic at the top of the page, the greatest risk for severe weather, including tornadoes, will likely stay to the north of Birmingham with this system. The main upper-level energy will stay to our north, and the surface low pressure area will move through the Great Lakes area tomorrow. This will keep wind shear here in Alabama quite a bit lower than further to our north, closer to the low pressure area. This system looks more like mid-April than March 1.
Tonight, it will be tough for storms to form over Alabama because there is a cap of warm air in place up near 5,000 feet. But, there will be some wind shear for organized, rotating storms over Alabama out ahead of the cold front, and the cap will go away tomorrow morning as forcing ahead of the cold front moves in. The helicity, or wind shear for storm rotation, will not be super high tomorrow afternoon, and will decrease by late afternoon, but it will be sufficient for rotating storms and even a few tornadoes over parts of north Alabama, with values over 200 m2/s2 around noon.
With even moderate wind shear like this, we have to be concerned because the air will be very warm and humid. Temperatures tomorrow will rise into the 70s, and dewpoints out in the Gulf are currently in the 70s. Trajectories show that our low-level air tomorrow will have come from the near the Florida Keys. That means it will be unstable for updrafts tomorrow afternoon, with CAPE values rising to near 1000 J/kg.
The instability will not be extreme with upper-level temperatures not too cold, and the wind shear will be moderate due to the center of the main storm being 1,000 miles to our north. But, there will be enough shear and instability for a few supercell storms to form over north and central Alabama tomorrow, anytime after 10 am or so, then the main line of storms will move through during the late afternoon or early evening. The storms tomorrow will be capable of producing isolated areas of heavy rain, dangerous lightning, damaging straight line winds, and even a few tornadoes.
Remain aware of the weather all day tomorrow! Have a source of weather information available and review your tornado procedures for work, home, and even in the car, in case a tornado warning is issued. This should not be a major severe weather outbreak for Alabama, but it could be the most significant in several months, and the system has already caused injuries and fatalities to our northwest, so we have to watch it carefully. Colder air will follow for the rest of the week.
Dr. Tim Coleman
Twitter @timbhm
Posted by Dr. Tim Coleman on 02/28/2017 at 09:01 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)
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We begin our Tuesday morning with mostly cloudy skies and a few isolated showers moving through our far western counties. A Dense Fog Advisory is posted for our area until 9am. Expect overcast skies today...a few isolated showers and storms...highs in the mid-70s...and S winds around 10 mph.
Tonight should be continued cloudy...with a few scattered light rain showers pushing through. Lows tonight will likely reach the mid-60s...with south winds at 10-15 mph.
FIRST ALERT: We are still looking at the possibility of seeing strong to severe storms Wednesday afternoon and evening. The primary threat includes damaging straight-line winds and hail with this systems. There is a minimal threat of tornadoes, but a short-lived weak spin-up can not be ruled out. Most storms should be south of our area by 9pm.
Thursday through Sunday: We enter into a much more stable atmosphere to close out the week and into the weekend. Expect cooler, drier air with a mild warm-up going into next week.
Monday will likely bring increasing cloud cover and a chance of rain showers again by Monday night into Tuesday.
I hope you have a good one!
Mickey Ferguson, WBRC First Alert weather
Posted by Mferguson on 02/28/2017 at 04:17 AM in Forecast | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Rain and thunderstorms are expected to move through our area this morning through the early afternoon. We could get a lot of ran out of this system. Expect highs today in the low 60s..and SE winds at 5-10.
Tonight should bring variably cloudy skies...lows in the upper 50s...and a south wind at 5-10.
Tuesday could see a lull in activity as we expected to see another storm system push our way. While we could get a few isolated showers, most of the rain and storms are expected to hold off until Wednesday. It is expected to be very warm. Look for highs in the mid-70s tomorrow under mostly cloudy skies...
We're keeping a close eye on Wednesday for the possibility of strong to severe thunderstorms across our area. Stay weather aware over the coming days as we continue to fine tune the specifics. Possible impacts will include damaging straight-line winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes. The primary time frame will be Wednesday afternoon and evening. We will continue to post frequent updates on the WBRC First Alert Weather App.
Conditions quiet down for Thursday through the weekend. Look for mostly clear to partly cloudy skies along with cooler air.
Have a nice Monday!
Mickey Ferguson, WBRC First Alert weather
Posted by Mferguson on 02/27/2017 at 04:10 AM in Forecast | Permalink | Comments (0)
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As we first mentioned yesterday, we're keeping a close eye on Wednesday for the possibility of strong to severe thunderstorms across our area. Stay weather aware over the coming days as we continue to fine tune the specifics. Possible impacts will include damaging straight-line winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes. The primary time frame will be Wednesday afternoon and evening.
RAIN AND STORMS RETURN: Our weather will be changing quickly over the next 24 hours as a warmer and moist air mass returns to the state. This afternoon the weather is going to be picture-perfect but when you wake-up tomorrow morning, rain and storms will be entering the western portion of Alabama. The threat of seeing anything severe tomorrow will be very low. In fact, you will want to grab the jacket because we will have a cold rain to start off. The storms tomorrow will be elevated, although some may bring gusty winds and small hail. The rain will taper off from west to east, with temperatures rising into the 60s. The warmer surge of air will reach our area by Tuesday. Highs will rise into the mid to upper 70s on Tuesday, with a partly to mostly cloudy sky. Scattered showers and storms will be possible on Tuesday and a strong storm can't be ruled out. The cold front with this system will approach the state on Wednesday and that is when we could see discrete storms popping up in the afternoon over far west and northwest areas. The storms will track southwest to northeast, and eventually a main line of heavier rain and storms will push through the area.
END OF THE WEEK: March will start off with a bang but the weather will improve on Thursday. Cooler/stable air will settle in, with highs in the 50s and lows in the 40s and 30s. I'm still expecting overnight temperatures to remain above freezing. The weekend looks dry for the most part, with lots of sunshine on Saturday and ample sunshine on Sunday. Clouds will be increasing late Sunday, with a chance of showers Sunday night.
WBRC First Alert Meteorologist Wes Wyatt
Twitter @weswyattweather
AMS Certified
Posted by Wes Wyatt on 02/26/2017 at 01:38 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)
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After a brief cool down this weekend, we are expected to see more Spring-like temperatures this week with highs on Tuesday near 80 degrees. Of course, with Spring-like temperatures comes Spring-like weather. Rain and thunderstorm chances will remain high from Monday through Wednesday evening.
We're particularly focused on Wednesday for possible severe storms. The Storm Prediction Center is already highlighting this on their Day 4 Outlook.
Threats: The primary threat looks to be damaging winds with a lower end tornado risk. It is possible we could see some supercell thunderstorms, but I think this will be the exception instead of the rule.
Timing: Storms may develop and arrive as early as late morning, track from west to east through the afternoon, and clear the area by Wednesday at 7pm. The instability really drops off after sunset. These storms could pose a problem during the afternoon commute.
Where: The greatest risk will be across the Tennessee Valley. Locally, the greatest risk will be for areas north of I-20 and west of I-65.
Call to Action: Make sure you have multiple ways to receive weather warnings including the WBRC First Alert weather app, be careful when traveling Wednesday afternoon, and review your severe weather safety plans.
Thursday and Friday look cooler and drier with no severe weather expected through the weekend.
J-P Dice
WBRC First Alert Chief Meteorologist
Twitter: @jpdice_Fox6
Posted by James-Paul Dice on 02/26/2017 at 10:34 AM in Forecast, Rain, Tornadoes, Weather | Permalink | Comments (0)
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We will have some big weather changes over the next 48 hours and it will begin with a taste of much colder weather. The wind will gradually settle tonight and with a clear sky overhead, temperatures will fall into the freezing range. We will likely have frosty roof tops early in the morning. The temperature will make a nice rebound tomorrow, with highs in the lower 60s. Tomorrow is going to be a beautiful day, with lots of sunshine! This will quickly change tomorrow night as clouds begin to increase because of a returning moist-southerly flow.
FIRST ALERT FOR POSSIBLE STRONG TO SEVERE STORMS NEXT WEEK: Rain will be developing to our west tomorrow night as moisture lifts into the region. This wet weather will reach our far western areas early Monday morning and continue east through late morning. The chance for rain and possibility a storm will linger during the day as highs reach into the mid 60s. The air mass will continue to recover through Monday night and into Tuesday, with highs back in the mid to upper 70s. There will also be a chance for showers and storms on Tuesday. Some of the storms may be strong, with gusty winds and hail. The primary risk for strong to severe storms will arrive late Wednesday as another cold front impacts the region. Stay weather aware for the possibility of a line of heavier rain and strong storms crossing the area after 5PM Wednesday. We will continue to fine tune the timing and I'll have updated maps to share our news later this evening. Once the front crosses the area, highs will tumble back into the 50s, with lows in the middle 30s for later next week.
WBRC First Alert Meteorologist Wes Wyatt
Twitter @weswyattweather
AMS Certified
Posted by Wes Wyatt on 02/25/2017 at 04:11 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)
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We begin our last Friday in February with mostly clear skies. Look for not only sunshine today, but more unseasonably warm air. Highs could reach the upper 70s to low 80s, which could match or break record temperatures for this date in weather history. It's expected to be a bit breezy today, with winds out of the south developing at 10-to-15 mph.
Tonight a narrow line of showers and storms is expected to enter our state, beginning in our northwestern counties around 8pm. Severe storms are not expected but we could get some lightning. The storms will likely be short lived, with not much rainfall, and exit our area by 5am Saturday.
We should see mostly clear skies for the remainder of Saturday and Sunday...with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s.
Sunday morning's temps should be near 32-degrees.
We have a couple of wet days in the forecast for early next week. Monday through Wednesday morning are expected to bring showers and thunderstorms. At this point the storms look like they will stay below severe limits, but we will let you know if something changes.
Have a great weekend!
Mickey Ferguson, WBRC First Alert weather
Posted by Mferguson on 02/24/2017 at 04:36 AM in Forecast | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Birmingham reached 72 degrees at 2 pm, making it the 23rd day this meteorological winter (Dec, Jan, and Feb) that we have reached 70 or higher. That ties us for 2nd most all time. With three more by next Tuesday we will tie the record set in 1957. We will probably get at least one more tomorrow, and if the sun comes out it will approach 80, but then a cold front is coming through on Saturday morning, and temperatures will get colder, with high temperatures in the 50s and lows in the 30s.
I have seen azaleas, dogwoods, and other flowers blooming. I don't want these early flowers to die, but we really need a freezing cold snap before March is over to help the trees be more healthy, especially fruit trees like peaches and apples, and we need to kill some more bugs.
It looks like we have a couple of opportunities for cold snaps late next week into the following week, and one of them could drop us into the 20s next weekend.
Dr. Tim Coleman
Twitter @timbhm
Posted by Dr. Tim Coleman on 02/23/2017 at 02:31 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)
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If you've ever worked as a designer in a rapidly-growing team, you'll know that the territory comes with its fair share of challenges. For newcomers, there's the gauntlet of adopting the team's tools and workflow, not to mention culture. For the team overall, there's maintaining consistency, while not stifling any one designer's unique style.
So now that our own design team has grown to 10 people in just over a year – and with big plans for the future… how do we juggle it all?
I recently had a Q&A session with Buzz (right), who is our Head of Design and the person responsible for building our current design team. I thought that his experiences may be of value to others who are either growing their own teams, or just curious about how design works here at Campaign Monitor.
Here's a peek behind the scenes…
So, to start; Tell us what your team looks like today?
Today there's an even split of Product (UX) and Digital designers, two Email Developers, the occasional freelancer, and a Studio Manager who oversees the day-to-day running of our projects. Then there's me – writing briefs, art directing, and occasionally designing.
And although we're a relatively small team (10 people), we manage to produce a huge amount of work from our humble Sydney studio. There's variety in what we design too; briefs range from big feature releases like Canvas, to smaller updates and even mobile apps on the Product side – and books and iconography, to this website on the Digital side. We also get to have a bit of fun with internal projects too – like our recent "Ship It Day" (below).
No two days are the same.
How do you keep control of so many jobs?
I'm fortunate to have Tanya, our Studio Manager to look after the scheduling and pipeline of upcoming work – she's definitely the organizational brains behind this operation. Between Tanya and myself, we organize the team through a mix of Basecamp, Trello and Jira.
Each designer is given creative ownership of each brief they work on
What helps the most is that each designer is given creative ownership of each brief – so instead of micromanaging every job, it's up to the individual to decide on what's necessary, and run the project accordingly. That level of trust and independence means that we can run quite a few jobs in parallel, without having to worry about putting unnecessary process in the way – or constantly having to chase deadlines.
How have you kept a strong consistency across the site and app, despite each designer having their own unique style?
Collaboration is the key. Everything we design individually is regularly shared with the rest of the team, either online or stuck on the wall (below), which means that anything inconsistent gets caught pretty early.
Fortunately for us, the current website and brand was designed in-house only a few years ago (by me) – so given that we had a fresh start, it's been fairly easy to manage consistency. All of the designers have been collaboratively responsible for developing our brand, and have had a personal stake in growing the visual style – so we're all totally on the same page when it comes to what feels right or wrong.
As a team, is there a process you follow in order to build on Campaign Monitor's design and branding?
Interestingly, we don't have a formal brand or style guidelines. Instead each designer is expected to "own" the brand, and appropriate the style of each brief to match the content and audience. So if that means tweaking the logo, the site, or creating a whole new style – we have the flexibility (and eagerness) to do that.
Of course, each designer has their own idea on how the brand and site should evolve, so an open forum for discussion is encouraged. Designers regularly collaborate on how to progress our design styles – with the common understanding that consistency is key (which is my job to ensure). Nothing is off-bounds though, and if a designer feels that a new style or technique is the right thing for the brand – we'll make sure they have enough time and resource to make it happen.
How autonomous are each of your designers, anyway?
Generally speaking, an individual designer will own a project from start to finish – which means that there can be some form of autonomy once a project is underway. I usually touch base in an art direction capacity only when I'm called on – although a lot of team discussions (or "Design Jams") usually happen before that point. There's an unspoken rule that if this GIF is shared on HipChat – everyone will drop what they're doing, and gather around for an impromptu design review…
Tanya is always on hand to advise on deadlines and deliverables too – which helps everyone stay focused on what's required. She'll also communicate with the various other departments and stakeholders too – which means that the design team can stay focused on the creative.
Occasionally we'll also work on projects that'll involve two or more designers – projects like Canvas that require videos, landing pages, UX and more can sometimes involve everyone. In those situations, projects are split and shared based on each designers' strengths and interests – then the "not-so-awesome" parts, like bug fixes, are shared equally amongst the team.
What methodologies do you use to work together
The most effective thing in my opinion is daily "stand-ups" – borrowed from the Scrum/Agile methodologies used by the UX and Engineering teams. Stand-ups are quick 10 minute chats where everyone says what they're working on for the day and any challenges they face. It's really an open forum that allows for discussion and helps to build a cohesive team with everyone conscious of what others are working on.
That cohesive team attitude is something I believe is the key to producing great work. Building a team of passionate and creative people is one thing – but nurturing that talent and reinforcing our team values is equally as important.
How do you go about encouraging that team attitude?
The Campaign Monitor culture is already pretty great in this regard, we regularly get away from the office as a company, at least once a month, to do fun activities like horse riding or surfing. So I don't have to organize much in the way of team building exercises.
Instead, I focus on making sure that the success of the design team is communicated with the rest of the company – and reinforce the fact that we're all collectively responsible for our work. There are no ego's or individual heroes here – we celebrate our successes as a team.
But we do pretty much everything as a team; eat, play table tennis and even paint our studio together (above). Having a good relationship and rapport with your colleagues really makes all the difference when it comes to giving open and honest critique when the need arises.
Any plans for the future?
The company has some pretty big ideas and juicy projects that are in the works – especially since the investment… there's definitely more work coming than we're able to do with just 10 people. So I'm looking to add to both the UX and Digital teams with likeminded and passionate designers, who share the same creative values as us, and are interested in the work we're currently producing.
There are also plans to relocate to central Sydney in the next 6 months – so that'll be another great opportunity to build on how we work together as a company.
Many thanks to Buzz for his insights into how our team has continuously maintained a high standard, even as it continues to grow. If you think you'd be a great fit for the Campaign Monitor design team, please get in touch – I'm sure Buzz would love to hear from you.


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Cambridge, MA - Raising the bar once again for interactive music games with the addition of groundbreaking new features that include keyboards, vocal harmonies and Rock Band Pro Mode, Harmonix Music Systems Inc., the world's premier music video game developer, and MTV Games, a part of Viacom's MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), today proudly announced that Imagine, the timeless album from John Lennon, will be among the first albums released as Rock Band 3 downloadable content.
"The songs on John Lennon's Imagine run the gamut from beautiful piano-driven ballads like 'Jealous Guy' to all-out guitar rockers like 'Gimme Some Truth'," said Paul DeGooyer, senior vice president of electronic games, music and programming for MTV Networks. "It's an incredible musical statement, and a real workout on keyboard, guitar and vocals in Rock Band 3. We're very excited to confirm it as one of the first downloads for our new game, and to help our fans celebrate John's 70th birthday with its release."
As previously announced, The Doors will kick off Rock Band 3 downloadable content Oct. 22, but Harmonix and MTV Games have quite a line-up to follow that debut. Adding to an already impressive catalog of more than 2,000* songs available on the Rock Band platform, music from John Lennon, The Doors, Bon Jovi and Billy Joel will also be among the first available for download through the Rock Band 3 Music Store after the game launches Oct. 26 in the United States and Oct. 29 in the rest of the world.
In addition, fans that purchase Rock Band 3 and play online during the first week the game is available (Oct. 26 – Nov. 1) can download a free three-pack of songs from The Doors that feature Pro Guitar and Pro Bass upgrades. The free pack, which is available only through the Rock Band 3 in-game Music Store, includes "Light My Fire," "Riders on the Storm" and "Touch Me," and incorporates five-button guitar and bass, Drums, Pro Drums and Keys, Pro Keys and harmonies, where applicable, as well as a free expansion that will add Pro Guitar and Pro Bass parts. A nine-pack of songs from The Doors will also be available for download that week. This includes some of the classic rockers' most-loved songs, like "Hello, I Love You," "L.A. Woman," "Love Her Madly" and "Roadhouse Blues," all featuring Drums, Pro Drums, five-button guitar and bass parts and, where applicable, harmonies and Keys/Pro Keys parts.
In the coming weeks, packs of some of the greatest hits from both Billy Joel and Bon Jovi will also be added to the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content. Be sure to stay tuned to RockBand.com for more information.
To date, Rock Band fans have downloaded more than 75 million songs from the Rock Band Music Store, and the Rock Band Network Music Store. With more than 2,000* tracks available in the Rock Band platform, Harmonix and MTV Games stand next to none as the leading providers of downloadable content for rhythm video games. Rock Band pioneered offering content in a variety of ways, through on-disc game play, game export, downloadable content and the Rock Band Network. The Rock Band platform allows fans to interact with their favorite music in a unique and hands-on way, and also gives artists the ability to reach fans through a whole new channel.
Highly anticipated this holiday season, Rock Band 3 delivers the deepest Rock Band experience yet with an incredible 83-song setlist and the addition of keyboards, vocal harmonies and the all-new Pro Mode. The game will be available Oct. 26, in North America and Oct. 29 in the rest of world for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS.
Developed by Harmonix, published by MTV Games and distributed by Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), Rock Band 3 will be compatible with all Rock Band and The Beatles: Rock Band peripherals, as well as most Guitar Hero and other authorized third-party music video game peripherals and microphones. Pro Mode requires Rock Band Pro-compatible instrument controllers. Mad Catz is the official, licensed peripheral manufacturer and distributor for Rock Band 3 game controllers. Rock Band Pro Guitar mode is compatible with the Rock Band 3 Fender Mustang PRO-Guitar Controller and the Rock Band 3 Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar Controller (manufactured and distributed by Fender). Find more information on how to pre-order Rock Band 3 today here.
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*Available on-disc, via download and disc export. Internet connection and key purchase required. Wii has more than 1,500 song tracks available for purchase on the Rock Band platform on-disc, via song import, and download. Not applicable to Nintendo DS.
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MTV Networks, a division of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is one of the world's leading creators of entertainment content, with brands that engage and connect diverse audiences across television, online, mobile, games, virtual worlds and consumer products. The company's portfolio spans more than 150 television channels and 350 digital media properties worldwide, and includes MTV, VH1, CMT, Logo, Harmonix, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, Noggin, The N, AddictingGames, Neopets, COMEDY CENTRAL, Spike TV, TV Land, Atom, Gametrailers and Xfire.
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Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., based in Cambridge, MA, and established in 1995, is the leading developer of groundbreaking music-oriented videogames. Harmonix was founded by Alex Rigopulos and Eran Egozy, who formed the company to invent new ways for non-musicians to experience the unique joy that comes from making music and have pioneered music and rhythm gaming in the US. For more information please visit www.harmonixmusic.com.
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Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile and POGO. In fiscal 2010, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.7 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million units. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at https://info.ea.com.