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I'm a rubbish blogger, clearly. Rather than spend another weekend not writing proper blog posts and leaving things silent, here's a random selection of free music to briefly entertain you at the weekend.
Randolph's Leap:
Randolph's Leap launch their new album, Randolph's Leap and the Curse of the Haunted Headphones with a gig at the Captains Rest tonight. Contrary to the poster above I'm told that doors are at half seven, with the first band on at eight, so get along early. The album will be available on cassette at the gig, though there are very limited quantities available, before being put up on Bandcamp later. As a wee taster you can download Dying In My Sleep from the album here.
Julian The Apostate:
The man behind Julian The Apostate used to be in a band I liked, but now he's going solo instead. There's a couple of EPs and some demo recordings available for free from Bandcamp, and I'm promised there'll be more going up regularly, so keep an eye out.
Human Don't Be Angry:
The man behind Human Don't Be Angry used to be in a band I liked, but now he's going solo instead. Oh, wait... Anyway, yes, Human Don't Be Angry is the latest project from Malcolm Middleton. The album will be released on April 23rd - I've had a sneaky advance listen, it is, not very surprisingly, a bit good - but ahead of that there's a free download available of H.D.B.A. Theme. The first Human Don't Be Angry gig with a new full band takes place at The Arches a week today, as part of the Margins festival. There's not many tickets left, so you'll have to hurry if you want to go but don't have one yet.
Night Noise Team:
I rather enjoyed the album, Slow Release, that Night Noise Team put out last year. It was a mixture of dark, broody, poppy and electro, sometimes all at once. There's a free track, The Gift, available here, and more freebies from other Permwhale bands here. Slow Release is available to listen to and buy here.
Fay Wrays:
Ditching Scotland, off we go to Fresno, California, for something new from the Fay Wrays. Their album Strange Confessor popped up at random in my inbox last year, and ended up one of my favourite albums of the year (you can get that album for free here), so I was rather happy when they sent me through a new song at the start of the week. Cars is really rather good, and you can have it for free here.
Magnetic Island:
Continuing the rather random hopping around the globe today, let's stop off in Brooklyn, New York, for a little something from Magnetic Island. Their new self titled album is really, really good, and I urge you to have a listen to that here, and buy it if you like it. There's a host of free stuff from Magnetic Island on Bandcamp too, so go ahead and fill yer boots, but the freebie I'm featuring here popped up just the other day. It's a cover of a song by the Au Pairs, who I must confess to being completely unaware of, so I can't compare the cover with the original. The Magnetic Island version of Headache For Michelle is ace though, so go download it.
Finally a reminder that I recorded a podcast with Insularis Records, you can find more about that, and have a listen, here.
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Oops, gone a bit longer between pots than I'd meant to. There's also an ominous looking submission pile that needs attention. While I attempt to do something about that, how would you like to hear some songs interspersed with me talking nonsense?
Last week I got together with my pal Allan to record a wee podcast for Insularis Records, the results of which you can hear below.
We played ten songs, and I mainly ignored both Scottish music and new music for it, because I'm awkward like that. If you've always wanted to hear what I sound like when talking about things quite randomly, now you can.
Since recording I've done fact checking, and can add two pieces of into to things, 1 - Spiritualized have a new album imminent, which will presumably make up some of their set on their upcoming tour. 2. Kate Radley married Richard Ashcroft of The Verve.
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California will give Tesla Motors a $34.7 million tax break to expand the company's production of electric cars and power trains in the state, officials said this week.
Tesla, based in Palo Alto, won't have to pay sales and use taxes on new manufacturing equipment worth up to $415 million. The equipment will help Tesla more than double the number of Model S sedans it builds at its Fremont factory, as well as assemble more electric power trains for customers such as Daimler and Toyota.
Tesla expects to build 21,500 sedans this year. The new equipment would help expand annual production by 35,000 cars.
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California is one of the few states to tax the purchase of manufacturing equipment, a policy that California business associations have spent years trying to change. But the state does grant exemptions for clean-tech companies as a way to encourage the industry's growth.
The state estimates that with the new purchases, Tesla will add 112 permanent jobs. And by increasing employment and, presumably, car sales, the state predicts that California will take in more than enough additional tax revenue to make up for the exemption. A report by the California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority predicts a $24.4 million net benefit to the state.
Elance teams with oDesk
Elance and oDesk, two of the top websites that help freelancers find jobs, are merging to create a service with a total of 8 million registered individuals.
Fabio Rosati, chief executive officer of Elance, will lead the combined company, according to a joint statement Wednesday. The new entity's name will be announced after the deal closes. Terms of the deal between the startups weren't disclosed.
With more businesses moving to the Web, Elance and oDesk have gained popularity by linking employers with freelancers who want to work from home or other remote locations without being tied to a single job.
Freelancers, contractors and temporary workers account for 20 to 33 percent of today's U.S. workforce, according to recent reports.
Rosati said the executive team and board will be balanced with people from each company. Both websites will stay open, and the company will keep both Silicon Valley headquarters, with oDesk in Redwood City and Elance in Mountain View.
Oracle profit tops estimates
Oracle reported fiscal second-quarter sales and profit that topped analysts' estimates Wednesday as customers bought software and high-end hardware to support a shift to computing over the Web.
Revenue for the period that ended in November climbed 2 percent to $9.28 billion, while profit excluding some items was 69 cents per share, the company said. The average estimate of analysts was $9.18 billion in sales and earnings of 67 cents.
The enterprise software industry is in the middle of a broad transition to deliver software via online subscriptions, which is sapping revenue and profit growth for traditional suppliers. Chief Executive Officer Larry Ellison has spent $50 billion to acquire about 100 companies over the past decade, seeking to keep the world's largest database software maker relevant to businesses delivering cloud software.
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Have you ever wanted to run that school mile faster? Or wanted to run your track mile faster? Maybe you are racing someone in the mile, and you want to win. Below are some tips to help you with this.
1Get ready mentally. If you think you can't run a fast mile, then you probably won't. Think positive thoughts, especially while you're running, and have someone in your family, or maybe just a friend, tell you positive things. (i.e "this race is all yours!" "That kid in the red is your only competition, but you can leave him in the dust.") You will be surprised how much faster you will run with positive thoughts in your head.
2Take care of yourself. Your mind is most of it but your body is important too. If your muscles are tight, your legs are hurting and you didn't stretch, you are probably not going to do very well. Always stretch before the race! This is important for any race. Your legs are one of the most important parts to stretch, but make sure you stretch your whole body before the run. You'd be surprised at how tired and sore your arms could get while running!
3Have a plan. As stated before, your mind plays a huge part in the race, so tell yourself what you are going to do. The mile is considered distance running so tell yourself your plan (i.e, "I'm going to sprint the first 150 meters to get ahead, and keep a solid pace the rest of the race." or "I'm going to take it easy in the beginning and pass people during the race, then sprint the last 200 meters or so."
4Stay hydrated. Water is one of the most important part of race preparation. Do not drink Gatorade before a race; the sugars will cause your body to slow down in the middle of the race. You should drink water throughout the day of the race, but not too much or you will get a cramp. Generally drink about 30-35% of you daily water needs before a race or about 3 or 4 cups of water.
5Once the race starts, stick to your plan. If you decided to sprint out at the beginning and someone passes you, tell yourself, "He will die off before the race ends." Or at the beginning if you take it easy and pass people and a few are too fast, say to yourself " I'll catch them at the end."
6In the middle of the race, stick to passing people one at a time. Have a place and a time goal for yourself. If you wanted to finish 3rd at the worst with a time of 6:00 or better, and you are at 5th and you're at a pace for 5:50, you should keep your pace until the end then sprint to get to 3rd.
7If there is a little lead on you and the person ahead of you , take some time, run a little faster in the straight areas and where off some time in between you, because the guy in front of you is going to take it easy thinking you'll never catch up. Don't kill yourself though, because if he isn't running hard he is saving energy for the end. So you'll need some energy to pass him.
8Regardless of your plan, the last 200 meters should be your fastest, use all the energy you have left and go for it. Just remember, when you're running and you begin to get tired, just keep going, remembering that you can do it. At the end, as soon as you see the finish line in front of you, sprint towards it. You can do this!
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QuestionHow do I stop a side ache?Community AnswerMake sure you are breathing out enough, otherwise carbon dioxide will build up in your lungs and you will get a cramp. Try breathing like this: Count 1,2,3,4 in your head. Breathe in as you are counting 1,2,3, then on the 4th count, breathe out. This will help you from getting cramps.
QuestionMy mile test is coming up and I need to get 12 minutes at the most. What should I do?Community AnswerPractice running at tracks and on treadmills. Remember to exercise and stretch often also.
QuestionMy mile and a half race is coming up. How can I do well?Community AnswerYou should be running short and long distance. Try running a lot of 100 meter sprints to help with speed 2 - 3 times a week after your workout. You should also run 2 - 3 miles once or twice a week to work on your endurance. On the other days, work on hills and study the course to help you be prepared for anything that could happen.
QuestionIn my last race, I used all my energy in the beginning and at the end I had no breath. I was dizzy and my stomach was hurting. WHat can I do?Community AnswerYou need to pace yourself. Start at a healthy pace and carry that through the whole race.
QuestionHow do I reduce the chance of cramps?Community AnswerHydrate the week before and warm up with dynamic exercises and drills. Do a few strides about 5-10 minutes before your race. Also, running a mile or two about an hour before at an easy pace will help prepare the muscles.
QuestionI'm a girl and when I do the mile, I beat all the girls most of the time, but I can't beat some of the boys. How do I beat them?Community AnswerYou don't have control over any participants other than yourself. Sometimes people are just faster than you, and I know, it kind of stinks, but if you try your hardest, train, and stay healthy and fit, good things are sure to come!
QuestionI have an invitational mile in 5 days and there's no walking allowed, what should I do?Community AnswerWell, you could train hard every day, and practice getting good strength, and just remember on race day, to balance out your energy. If you are feeling tired, ease it up a bit. Don't walk, but a slight jog could work.
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- Sprinting during the final 200m is a great way to make sure you use up all the energy possible during the race and shaving off a couple of seconds.
- Drink plenty of water and stay positive. If you aren't positive, nothing can be accomplished.
- Pass them one at a time and don't slow down. Keeping your pace will mentally destroy an opponent.
- If the next person ahead of you is 100-200m ahead of you, try to catch up to him slowly. This will allow you to measure yourself if you can actually overtake your opponent, if not, make the necessary adjustments.
- Keep an even pace. If someone starts to pass you, don't freak out and sprint a few feet ahead! You will get off track (and lose your pace) which will make it harder for you to win the race. You'll pass them eventually!
- Run with a partner that will encourage you to run faster or longer without stopping. If you can't push yourself to keep up the pace, someone else might be able to!
- At the end, congratulate your opponents regardless of where they finish.
- Don't forget to stay fit physically and mentally.
- Don't get down on yourself.
- Don't think just because he has been better in the past that they are still better now.
- Never be unsportsmanlike.
- If you are injured or are feeling a lot of pain when you run, don't run! You could make the injury worse or get extremely hurt.
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- Running experience
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- Training
- Stretches
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CYPRESS, CA – Cypress College sophomore women's swimming standout Kayleen Bretz has accepted an offer from Concordia University, where she will continue swimming competitively next season.
Concordia University, located in Irvine, CA, competes at the NCAA Division II level as a member of the Pac West Conference. "I was looking at a few schools and Concordia was definitely the best option for me. I really like their campus," said Bretz. "It's a small family like campus and I really like the coach."
Bretz put together a historic freshman season with the Chargers, setting new Cypress records in the 500 freestyle (5:17.84) and the 1650 freestyle (18:11.79) in 2017. She followed up her record setting freshman season with strong performances during her sophomore year.
"Cypress has helped me a lot with my swimming and academic career. I didn't even plan on swimming in college until Coach Beidler recruited me," said Bretz, who is currently preparing for the upcoming OEC Championship meet with hopes of competing at the CCCAA State Championships in May.
Bretz plans to major in Psychology while competing at Concordia. She wants to earn a Master's degree and pursue a career in criminal profiling upon graduation.
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Usually I write one of these Youngstown posts a week. But my post yesterday on "Diaspora' elicited an amazing number of responses (over 90 at last count!) to my question, "if you've left, would you ever think of returning?" One of the things I realized after the post was that I did not answer the question myself. So I thought I would take the time today to say a bit about that and to respond in general to your comments.
A bit of personal biography. I moved from Youngstown after finishing college in 1976 to work with the collegiate ministry organization I still work with–it is a great organization and I count myself blessed to have spent my adult life working with them–maybe that reflects an old Youngstown value as well. So I departed from Youngstown before 1978 and the closure of the mills. Since leaving, I've lived in four Ohio towns–Delaware, Toledo, Cleveland, and for the last 24 years, Columbus. So while I left, I never strayed very far! My wife (also from Youngstown) and I were married in June of 1978 and she joined me in Toledo and worked for several years on the city desk of the Toledo Blade.
For most of our married life, until 2012, we had at least one living parent in Youngstown, and so visited regularly. We still have friends in the Youngstown area and connections with several Youngstown area churches that help fund our collegiate ministry work. So, in our case, it seems we will continue to make regular pilgrimages back to the area.
To be honest, we find ourselves with mixed feelings when we visit. We rejoice in the rejuvenated downtown, the continued growth of Youngstown State (of which we are proud alumni!), the renewed attention to protecting the treasure that is Mill Creek Park, the continued excellence of St Elizabeth's, which nursed my parents through several serious illnesses before they passed. Perhaps the greatest heartbreak is the decline that is evident in some once beautiful neighborhoods, including the one I grew up in. The house I grew up in, last I knew,was vacant and 'strippers' had apparently been at work removing siding, and who knows what else. I heard at one point that it might be slated to be demolished. I haven't gone back and looked.
Would we return? I've learned never to say "never" to God, so I won't say that! But like a number who commented, we have put roots down in Columbus, and our son and his wife and work I love are here. I think Youngstown actually taught us to love the place, the people, the institutions of the town you are in, and that is so for us with Columbus. But like many of you who do not plan to return, we always remember, and frequently talk about, and keep in touch with Youngstown. Every town we have lived in has had its problems, including our current home, so it just seems wrong for me to point fingers at others. I would much rather both remember Youngstown's rich past and its impact on my life as well as celebrate the present victories and future hopes of those who call it home.
I was amazed by how many who responded to the blog had returned to Youngstown and were glad they did. That is so part of the diaspora experience. There were many others who said they would in a heartbeat. While most had wonderful things to say about Youngstown, some had negative experiences or perceptions that they would not want to relive. This is one question where there is no "right" answer, one that each of us must answer in our own ways.
It was fun to see the connections people made with each other on the Facebook comments and heartening to see the care expressed toward several who had experienced loss. I started this series of posts out of a blog post on class and having someone ask me, "what was it like to grow up in working class Youngstown?" What has surprised me is how so many have joined in this conversation, sharing memories, making connections, and offering insights that have helped me understand more about the answer to that question. You've reminded me of what I'd forgotten and made me think of that I'd not considered and I'm profoundly grateful. Thank you!
I've been thinking of other topics to write about but since this has turned into a conversation, I'd like to hear what you would be interested in seeing in these posts and talking about. And that goes for those not from Youngstown who have found things they identify with as well.


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EastEnders airs Shakil's death scene – here's what happens next
Grieving Carmel attempts suicide in the aftermath of knife attack tragedy
EastEnders has shown Shakil Kazemi's death in hospital from injuries following a horrific knife attack.
Friday's traumatic episode began with his mum Carmel rushing back to Walford upon hearing news of the assault having spent the day in Windsor watching the Royal wedding.
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Doctors battled to save the 17 year-old's life but his injuries were too severe and he flatlined in theatre. The raw, emotional reaction to Shakil's death from Carmel and eldest son Kush added another layer of tragedy to the harrowing storyline, which ex-EastEnders star Brooke Kinsella MBE has advised on.
Kinsella and her family founded the Ben Kinsella Trust, a charity which campaigns against knife crime and educates young people on the topic, named after her brother who was fatally stabbed in 2008.
The fallout of the tragedy also saw the first on-screen appearance of Shakil's errant father, and Carmel's ex-husband, Umar, played by Selva Rasalingam.
Next week Carmel is so gripped by grief she even attempts to take her own life, and lashes out as the community gathers to say goodbye to Shakil in a memorial in the Square gardens.
Mick Carter will also be tormented by guilt concerning his part in the incident, as he rescued Keegan Baker after finding him stabbed in the Vic alleyway but didn't understand the distressed teen's attempt to alert him to Shakil being injured and missing.
"Carmel goes through a rollercoaster of emotions," says Bonnie Langford, who plays the devastated parent. "She is in shock and completely lost. She loved Shaki so much, he was her baby and she feels this huge guilt because she was away at the time of the crime enjoying herself.
"She's looking for someone to blame, and feels these young people don't understand the consequences of acting out of anger, or status, pride or greed. She thinks that they have no respect for their own lives or anyone else's."
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will end June 30, 2018.
Programs the county sponsors use a combination of federal, state and
county funding. They include evidence-based sexuality education in schools, supports
for youth-friendly health care and screening, positive youth development
programming and communications training for parents that prepares them to act as
trusted sources of sexual health information. Loss of federal funding will have
a significant impact on the continuation of some of these programs.
Hennepin County Commissioner Mike Opat said that the work the county has
done to help teenagers put off having children is an investment in the future –
for teens and for taxpayers.
"The Hennepin County Board has long realized that teen pregnancies are
devastating to all concerned," he said. "We have made prevention our
priority and the work is paying off, but we have more to do. Outperforming the
rest of the state is nice, but all indicators tell us that children born to
adults who are ready to accept the awesome responsibility of being a parent are
more likely to thrive."
Children born to teen mothers are at greater risk for infant death,
childhood health problems, cognitive and emotional delays, school struggles, a continued
cycle of teen parenthood, and multi-generational poverty. In fact, more than
half of all human services spending in Minnesota goes to families that began
with a teen parent, costing taxpayers tens of millions of dollars and multiples
of that in lost potential for young people.
For more information, visit the Better Together Hennepin webpage at www.hennepin.us/bettertogether.
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Trainer Jenny Richardson offers her top tips for XC riding-
- Walk the course if you can – this helps you work out the best lines and the safest routes. A good tip is to look backwards to the previous fence, for a different viewpoint! Walk backwards to the previous fence too, if you have time! It gives a new perspective. Also see point 8.
- Try and find a consistent, positive XC pace from the outset – when cross-country schooling, some people are anxious and ride too fast, while others canter round too slowly.
- Make sure your stirrups are short enough – you must be able to hold your body position with the weight down into your heels – this is your 'safety position'.
- Don't leave anything to chance, and never totally trust the horse to jump the fence as you expect him to. Always plan and think 'what if?'
- Maintain straightness at all times – the horse's shoulder must stay behind his face – if not, he could run out. (See below – point 12).
- The perfect bascule – eg the curved shape the horse produces when jumping – is irrelevant over more complex cross-country fences. Concentrate on clearing the obstacle!
- Plan ahead and look for your line and your next fence – this is critical.
- Picking a landmark in the distance is a useful course-walking skill to establish your line, but may not be so easy over the fence – don't get hung up about it.
- Seeing a stride is irrelevant if you have a good canter; if this is the case, wherever you are in relation to a fence, you'll be in balance and can jump it. Keep channelling the energy between both reins.
- A common mistake is to be too far forward in the saddle in between fences – the upright position is important in cross-country riding, as it gives you more stability.
- On that note… for the ideal position, think of a triangle shape from leg to hand, with the bottom two points being your lower legs, and the top point being your hands.
- Try to prevent run-outs! I'd rather see a horse stop straight at the last minute than run out… It is common to see riders giving up at the point of take off, rather than committing to a jump, accepting that the horse is running out and they've missed the fence. If you are still facing forwards and have not completely stopped, always try to make them go over it! Practice over troublesome fences at an XC course.
- When riding downhill, always stay upright in your body position and establish the rhythm and pace you need to jump the fence in question in plenty of time. Establish your chosen rhythm and pace ten strides ahead of the fence – when riding downhill this is even more important, as if the pace speeds up, the horse could tip onto the forehand and rush the jump.
- When riding between fences when your adrenaline is "up" during a competition, you must think more quickly about where you are going on the course – route mistakes are common. On a horse that is always behind the leg, we automatically tip our shoulders forward when we want them to be more forward-going. Instead, sit up and ride forwards! Always rebalance after a fence, plan your line and kick on, but don't allow the stride to get too flat.
- Have fun! It is all about the experience and if you're competing, getting a personal best or PB; try not to put pressure on yourselves…
Jenny Richardson is Equestrian Centre Business Manager at Ireland's Castle Leslie Estate, a venue that offers luxurious equestrian holidays, including flatwork and dressage breaks, in the heart of Ireland.
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(Read our blogs for more tips! Making up XC time; A guide to eventing; XC position.)


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