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Here is my review of the first Obscene Extreme Australia festival which was held over 2 nights in Australia's grind capital, Melbourne. The fest was split over two venues, The Tote Hotel and The Bendigo Hotel, but thankfully they are on the same street with only 200 metres (and a pizza shop!) between. The lineup featured international bands Rotten Sound, Birdflesh, Sete Star Sept and Analholiker as well as tons of quality Aussie grind.
Around lunchtime my good mate Andy and I caught a 45 min flight from Canberra to Melbourne which was a nice change from the usual 7 hour drive. We hit the city and wandered around for a while looking for a pub to have a beer and some food. We eventually found one called Lounge Bar and started our booze account with a couple of yummy Kung Foo rice lagers which seemed a bit flat but still went down smoothly. The pub was quite nice although I suspect it would be hipster central later in the night and I did make note of guy sitting near us drinking alone trying to look cool with his elaborately long twirly moustache. I just bet he was writing poetry! Anyway enough of my hipster hatetalk as there'll be more than enough of that in my reporting from Williamsburg during my US trip this year. We moved downstairs to wait for our Sydney mate Ben and had fun watching people on the street including a no doubt chemically enhanced shirtless guy who was shadowboxing street poles, as well as a special looking guy running up and down the road manically photographing trams going past.
A few trams later and we were in Preston at our mates place where we were staying and into some more beer and yummy pizzas (mmm fake bacon). On the way there I was introduced to the rather strange art of yarn bombing which is putting knitting over street poles, bike racks and other items in the street. Oh what wacky fun you folks have in the big smoke! A quick train ride later and we were in Collingwood and strolling up to legendary venue the Tote for 2 of my favourite things in life – beer and grind!
This was my first time seeing Headless Death which is a death metal band featuring Zev and Christoph from the criminally underrated Roskopp. They play an old sounding death grind ala Impetigo or Terrorizer and I loved the raw raspy vocals and twisted riffs. They covered Hating Life by Grave which sounded great sped up.
It was during Headless Death that I first noticed some of the costumes that Obscene Extreme festivals are known for. Other than some great ones (including a bloke in arseless chaps), sadly ours were not up to the standards of the European maniacs at the main fest and instead a few times I thought I was at a juggalo concert (not a pleasant thought). One standout couple had tied tampons into their hair but hadn't even gone to the logical next step of smearing some tomato sauce on them for added gross out factor. They were already pretty trashed at 4pm but they did have staying power as I noticed them several more times over the weekend and they weren't lying in the gutter.
Up next were grinders Internal Rot who also feature lucky Christoph playing his second set in a row. Afterwards he looked like he was dying but he told me he had a bit of a spew and then felt fine 5 mins later. What a champion! IR were in fine form that night and probably the best I've seen them as I could hear Brad's guitar really well for once. They are super energetic on stage (especially Max) which always helps a performance. Really great pure grind band and always a pleasure to see. I'm really looking forward to their upcoming album on Blastasfuk Records.
Birdflesh played next which seemed way too early but they also played a 2nd set later on at the Bendigo. I've seen them before a few times at MDF and they are still one of the most fun bands to watch live. I rarely listen to their albums because they are so much better live. Any band that has songs about cats and goes from playing a song called Anal Misery to one called The Flying Penis rules for me. As can be seen in the pics they wore amusing outfits and everytime I looked at the bassist he reminded me of the evil wizard Toth-Amon in Conan The Destroyer. Even though they are Swedish I had always assumed that drummer Addes amusing accent was an affectation however I'm pretty sure I heard him talking in the bar and it was the same. They are a killer outfit though with sharp and short thrashy grind songs and hilarious banter between songs. As expected the sunken moshpit area at the Tote was way too small for a decent pit and at one point some unlucky woman's head collided with my shin which I suspect was worse for her than me. The last note that I typed into my phone perfectly sums them up, "too much fun".
I was eager to see Filth as they hadn't played in 18 years and the one split 7" of theirs I own was pretty decent (although I can see where the poor-mans-Blood-Duster-ripoff tag came from). The singer was the only original and he showed up in a splendid pimp outfit and 2 other bands members had balaclavas on which is always welcome. Unfortunately they sounded AWFUL! The guitar was just a low rumble and everything just sounded boomy and undecipherable. Maybe they were going for that sound but it was quite a disappointment for me. The highlight was a song dedicated to Jeff Hanneman's spider bite. Well actually the dedication itself was the highlight as the song sounded like a dull roar.
Due to Filth sounding like arse I wandered down to the Bendigo to check out The Kill and managed to catch the last song of Carcass cover band Flatus who sounded pretty killer. It made me even keener to see Carcass at MDF in May although I suspect they will further ignore my favourite album Symphonies of Sickness in favour of new songs. I also checked out the merch stands which had OEF bands and also the wonderful Blastasfuk Records distro set up. I didn't buy anything as I planned on waiting until later in the night so I didn't have to lug around records.
The beers were kicking in nicely when The Kill came on and their intense assault led to one of the more violent moshes of the weekend. The guitar sound was a bit quiet at first but was quickly fixed which allowed those amazing razor sharp riffs to shine. They mostly played newer songs but did crank out Walking Dead and the cover of The Kill which was great. I do wish they still played a few older songs like Axe Attack, Fuck Emo and my favourite Tracksuit Pants Are Thrash but the new songs like Another Weirdo In The Mosh and Fucking Doyle are certainly very welcome. I saw the first blow up toys of the festival during their set and thought back to the party brigade antics of MDF but alas nothing similar eventuated.
Following The Kill is not really advisable to most bands but Birdflesh managed superbly and were even more fun with a few additional beers in my system. They played pretty much the same set as a few hours earlier and once I realised this and that they probably wouldn't play the song The Night Of The Ultimate Mosh I decided to go and check out The Day Everything Became Nothing. Believe me it's not easy to walk out on seeing such a great band as Birdflesh but I felt the need for some gurgling goregrind.
When I arrived The Day Everything Became Nothing were already playing to a much smaller crowd than usual but immediately the gore receptors in my brain fired and I was smiling my head off in no time. They were so heavy and chunky and even though I missed my favourite song Cut, I was still loving every second of it. I don't think any other Australian band causes such involuntary headbanging as they do. Thanks to top bird Kristie for the following photo as well as the pics of Super Fun Happy Slide, Fuck…I'm Dead, Rotten Sound and me sipping a beer.
The studded jackets came out when Nuclear Death Terror started but that's about as far as my memory goes due to beer. I do recall that NDT sounded pretty bloody tough though and more dynamic than last time I saw them. The notes on my phone include the line "damn pints! used to schooners" which I think was a reference to drinking a little too quickly so I could change venues.
I wandered back down to the Bendigo to check out a bit of death metallers Odiusembowel who I'd never seen and were closing the night. I felt I owed them as once a member had given me a free cd of theirs just because I looked like I was a metalhead (probably not a hard assumption to make given I have long hair and am always wearing a metal shirt). It's all rather hazy but my notes do say "blasty" but more tellingly "need to lean against wall die to beer" which is possibly not a typo. Sorry lads but I'm fairly certain I enjoyed it. The final note on my phone read "no pizza = sad me" as the pizza shop had shut by that stage. I'm glad I still had my priorities straight after that much beer.
Not sure about the next hour or so but I do recall our group grabbing 2 taxis from the Tote and scooting off to Preston where I made the potentially fatal mistake of having another beer. Thankfully it just resulted in a bit more of a hangover the next day and a few embarrassing photos of me molesting a stuffed Kermit the Frog toy.
I managed about 7 hours sleep all up which was good but, as usual, I hadn't drunk any water before bed and therefore had that horrible furry throat feeling for half the day. The hangover improved after a decent café breakfast at 2pm and we ended up playing some backyard cricket until Andy hit both balls over the neighbours fence. Our wonderful hosts supplied some very yummy dumplings and I restarted the booze campaign with a few local beers including a tasty chocolate porter from brewers Holgate. I promised a beer review and this was the standout beer of the weekend but tough shit as all I can remember is that it was damn tasty but didn't taste like chocolate enough. Here is a photo of the beer I stole from another website (shhh).
We caught the train in which was full of Carlton football supporters and I made a sarcastic comment about wondering if they were playing and was quicky shushed by local mate Dave. Melbourne folks apparently take their footy very seriously and he probably feared I'd have my head punched in (thanks man).
Due to dinner/travelling I missed the first few bands which was a shame as I wanted to see the New Caledonian band Analkholic as I'd chatted with a few of the guys the day before and they were nice chaps and very eager to play. I had heard good things about Dark Horse and Michael Crafter too but oh well.
Super Fun Happy Slide were first up and they had their usual raw sound although initially the guitars were a bit too quiet/muddly for my liking. They raged though and I was pleased to see the tampon couple from the previous day up the front looking completely wasted again. One thing I love about SFHS is the vocal interplay (god that sounds wanky) between Nik and Brad and tonight they were spot on. They played a cover of the always awesome Napalm Death song Deceiver and also played the strangely effective Mayhem song Deathcrush which actually got the biggest mosh! Top notch set chaps.
King Parrot are a newish band who seem to have had a meteoric rise in the Australian scene but honestly they don't do much for me. They play grindish deathish thrashish metal that is fast and furious and reminds me sometimes of Damaged (and not just because Skitz was drumming for them) but there just doesn't seem much substance to the songs. However they do put on an energetic show and the singer makes great use of his wireless mic and is in the crowd nearly as much as on the stage. The crowd were loving it too but after a few songs I slinked off down to the Bendigo to try and catch Debacle however they were running early and I only managed to catch about 30 seconds of them. Damn I'm currently listening to the OEF compilation cd and the Debacle song rules!! Shit!
Sydney hardcore blokes Deathcage were on next and were a band I'd never heard but was quite impressed by. The drummer was in fine form and was the biggest standout and I wasn't surprised to find he'd been in plenty of Sydney punk bands before. The crowd was a bit sparse but there was one keen bloke generating a one man mosh pit. They played a quality brand of hardcore with some good melodies although a few too many guitar solos for my liking. As seen below in the great photo by Nikki, I commenced wearing the wig I had found where we were staying and got some great looks and comments from people as it looked quite ridiculous. Little did I know of the journey that wig would undertake that evening!!
Japanese noise grind band Sete Star Sept were on next at the Tote and it was a packed house when I arrived. They had a better sound that the show a few days ago in Canberra but played pretty much the same set I think. Sadly I didn't have much of a view which was a shame as the drummer is definitely worth watching as he's very animated. They have the lovely Japanese contrast of being nice and polite offstage but very intense onstage. At the end of the set the singer dropped her bass and jumped into the crowd but unlike Canberra she didn't just thump onto the floor (3 times intentionally!) but was caught by the crowd. The crowd chanted for an encore and they came back on stage and he just smashed a cymbal for a minute while I think she fiddled with her bass producing distortion. Best encore ever. After this my wig was requisitioned by Jay from Fuck…I'm Dead for their upcoming set which was very becoming on him.
I had the tough decision next of Fuck…I'm Dead vs Rotten Sound but RS were playing a 2nd set later so FID won (plus I'd been told it was their last show for some time). I'm very glad I made this decision as they were devastating and played a great set of new and old tunes. Plenty of other people also stayed to watch them and there was tons of stage diving and stepping on of Xavier's pedals. Jay was in fine form between songs and I'm pretty sure I even heard a reference to Damon's mum. He wore the wig as well as some other garment that may have been a blow up doll once although the poor wig was later stuffed into his pants as a merkin. The defiled wig was later returned and I foolishly put it back on. Killer set and I hope they return to the stage soon.
There was a mass exodus of The Tote after FID finished with most of the crowd heading down for the mighty Captain Cleanoff who put on probably the highlight set of the weekend while poor Kromosom probably played to a pretty small crowd. Cleanoff were on fire tonight and had a perfect sound and really great crowd response. There is something about their brand of grind that is just heaven to my ears with the perfect mix of speed and catchy riffs. They also covered the Magnacite song Slave which was once a favourite of our radio show. This was the closest I ever got to seeing Magnacite live and I'm still kicking myself for never travelling to Melbourne back in the 90s to see them, Undinism and Warsore live. Cleanoff certainly did it justice although personally I wish they'd chosen a longer song like Humanity's A Lie or Exist As Me. The Bendigo was sweaty and steamy when they finished and the masses piled out to hurry up the road to the Tote for Finns Rotten Sound.
I first saw Rotten Sound at MDF in 2007 where they were one of the tightest bands I'd ever seen and not much has changed as they were blistering. Honestly I mostly only listen to Murderworks as I think they perfected the formula there so half the songs were unknown to me but they still ruled. My memories are pretty hazy actually due to beer and I was still on a high from Captain Cleanoff but I certainly enjoyed their set. Afterwards vocalist Keijo had the honour of wearing the wig and I took the time to beg him to play the song Insane at MDF this year but he politely told me no chance and that they only play what they feel like. Booooo! Thanks to Nikki for the lovely photo of Keijo and the wig.
I'd heard that this was possibly the 2nd last Blood Duster show ever so there was no way I was going to miss it and I'm glad I didn't as they kicked arse. Sadly I missed Canberra band The Reverend Jesse Custer but I had seen them a few days prior. For some odd reason they played with 2 drummers at the same time – current guy Dave Haley and previous long term bloke Matt Rizzo – which meant for a crowded stage and lots of craned necks from the crowd. They seemed to be taking turns and it wasn't really that noticeable most of the time except for a solo by both in the middle of Threeohhsevenohh. Shenanigans aside Duster put on an awesome show and the crowd lapped it up. Being an old bastard I was hoping they might drag out an old Menstrual Soup demo song like Ted or another ancient classic like Derek. Sadly they didn't but I was still stoked to hear Kill, Kill, Kill, Vulgar Taste, Raping The Elderly and Simultaneous Pleasure Pinch from the Fisting The Dead album as well as a few Yeest songs. The newish song The Band That Fame Forgot was great too and really made that killer Duster groove shine. The crowd was pretty wild and much fun was had yelling along to the lines "I want to fuck a corpse" and "rubbing my stiffy" although nothing is quite as great as screaming "we are the fist fuck family" at Cock And Ball Torture (small things..). I've been seeing Blood Duster live for 20 years and they have been some of the most fun times I've had and this was no difference. If this was my final Duster show then it was a ripper to go out on.
At that point the bands had finished so I decided to get some money out of the ATM and grab some merch. Alas the ATMs at both pubs were empty and I only had $15 on me so I bought NO MERCH!! Argh I felt dirty inside! We hung around for a while and then wandered over to the mighty Souvlaki King on Brunswick Street where a divine lamb souvlaki was vigorously consumed by my drunken self before we taxied home.
Thankfully I actually remembered to drink some water before bed so I didn't feel too shabby the next day. Sadly I had booked my flight before discovering there was an OEF after party on Sunday afternoon so unfortunately I missed it. Dave was a true gentleman and drove Andy, Ben and I to the airport and off we flew back to Canberra where my darling Ann picked us up. Thanks a million to Dave, Irene, Chris and Ange for the marvellous hospitality and wig provision and for introducing me to my new beau Kermit The Frog. Also thanks to OEF mainman Curby and Jason Fuller for organising such a killer weekend! Cheers!!
As an added bonus here is a random picture I took of an alley while walking between the 2 venues which turned out pretty cool. Also below that is an awesome flyer for OEF designed by Aussie legend artist Glenno.
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More than a few people thought Roots in the Boot owner, Aliza Giammatteo, was crazy when she decided to leave a successful sales and marketing career in New York City and start an Italian genealogy business.
But Aliza (pronounced ah-LEE-zah) believed there were plenty of Italian Americans, and others of Italian descent, who had the same pride and passion for their heritage that she did, many of whom didn't know how to access or interpret old records in Italian or Latin, so their stories were left untold.
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"It's too much for words" said Aliza. "I come from a long line of storytellers, and all I wanted to do was help tell Italian American stories — our stories, our way — I told them the only way I knew how: with heart, and I guess it showed. To be able to turn a passion into a profession is a dream come true."
In 2012, Roots in the Boot was selected to be the exclusive genealogy partner of the NIAF (National Italian American Foundation). When asked to comment on the partnership, Aliza, the storyteller, was speechless. She could only grab a Kleenex to wipe away her tears.
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Geographical Information:Waterfall Name: Bandarkum Falls (Napittachhara trail)
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This beautiful waterfall is situated within the Mirer Shoraii range of Chittagong. Amazingly beautiful but surprisingly less-discussed, this falls will simply blow your mind away if you can make it during monsoon. Also, compared to the other beautiful falls in the CHT area, this can be followed by relatively easier trail which is commonly known as Napittachhara. While on the way to Bandarkum falls, you will go across another smaller cascade which is often referred to as 'Tiparakum' by the locals. Also there is another falls near by, which is known as 'Baghbiani falls'. If you have time and energy left after reaching Bandarkum falls, you can drop by baghbiani also on your way back. Baghbiani is relatively smaller compared to Bandarkum but the elevation of the fall is very high, which makes it look really nice. This trail is bit difficult to make during heavy rainfall, but it's worth making it because the waterfall is absolutely gorgeous at this time of the year. During the dry seasons, the trail is 'piece of cake' to make but you will not like the poor flow of water in the fall.
How to go:
To go to Bandarkum, you need to get on Dhaka-Ctg bus. Shamoly, Hanif, S.Alam, Green Line – All these leading bus services have night coach in this route (Ticker price is within 500-600 Non-AC). Just get off the bus at Mirer Shoraii bazar. From there, take local CNG to a near by place named No'duijjar haat (Noy duariyar haat). It's about 4km from Mirer shoraii bazar. From there, you'll see a road heading towards east. Start walking and after 15-20 minutes of walk, you'll cross the rail line and again you'll have to walk through peddy fields. Within another 15-20 minutes, you'll reach the village right in the lap of the hills, from where you'll need to follow 'Jhhiri poth'. It is better to take a local boy from the village. They will guide you to see all three falls.
Where to stay:
As it requires maximum half day to see the falls, you may not require to stay anywhere. You can easily catch evening / night bus to Dhaka on the same day you reach there. Still if you plan to visit some more places (Khoiyachhara / Boailla etc), then you'll need to go back to Baroiyar haat or Sitakunda to find a hotel/boarding. Because, there is no boarding at Mirer Shoraii bazar.
What to eat (food):
There are a lot of restaurants at Mirer shoraii bazar where you can have your breakfast after getting off the bus. Then, you can carry some dry food with you if you wish (As it's just a few hours trail, even that might not be necessary). But please take plenty of drinking water because, several hours of trekking will definitely make you thirsty.
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As this is ideally just one day trip, you may not require to take lots of clothing with you. Just one spare set would suffice so that you can change after having shower in the falls.
Please wear sandal because the trail is full of stones and in some places, you'll require walk bare footed. During heavy rain fall, bare foot might be the only option.
Leeches are found in plenty at the trail, so you may want to carry some salt. However, local guides are apt enough to get rid of the leeches. So, not a big thing to worry about.
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If there is only one thing that we can all agree on, it's that the perfect job is one where you absolutely love what you do; where you have the freedom to create and to develop your own style and you get to do it all with your best mates.
Mike Davenport, former bassist for The Ataris, now founding member of Versus the World seems to have that perfect job; and boy, does this man have a million and one stories to tell about it all.
Versus the World was created in the back room of Davenport's record store in Santa Barbara. "We started jamming out and writing songs together in the down time from The Ataris, and pretty soon The Vandals' label, Kung Fu Records, heard some songs and they were like, 'hey you should put out a record' so we kind of rushed it out," begins Davenport.
"We did it in a month, wrote the songs, put it all out and then started getting tour offers" Davenport explained. "The Ataris were having problems, we weren't getting along, so I just jumped in with Versus"
That was seven years ago. Versus the World toured in the success of their debut self titled album for two years. However, in about 2007 Davenport walked away from the band. "I took off the time because I had been touring for like twelve years with The Ataris. I was just over it," reasons the former bassist.
"I needed a break and I didn't feel like I was being creative anymore, I wasn't passionate and it felt just like a 'job'. I wanted to feel passionate about music again and I didn't know if it would ever come back – to be honest I thought that maybe I'd never play in a band again," says Davenport.
After not picking up a guitar for two years, Davenport started playing in a party band with Chris Flippin from Lagwagon, and the "music bug" – in his own words – crept back to Davenport. Versus the World finally decided to get back together, with the addition of Flippin.
"To be honest with you, the break was the best thing that ever happened to me because I came back ready for this album. We were writing the best songs we've ever written" Davenport described. "We wanted to rush an EP out right away, and we started recording like two-and-a-half years ago."
"But we thought," continues Davenport, "these songs are turning out good and people have waited so long – people had waited like five years since we wrote the last record – so we thought we could rush something out, or, we could really take out time – what's two more years, right? So we worked really hard on it and we made a really awesome record. I'm really glad that it's finally getting out there"
The resulting album, Drink, Sing, Live, Love is for the most part about lead singer Donald Spence's life running his bar Velvet Jones in Santa Barbara. "Its about a 500 capacity rock club and all the bands that come though on tour play there: Strung Out, Lagwagon, No Use For a Name – everybody plays at his club," Davenport described.
"So everybody stays the night at his house – he's got this awesome studio and everyone goes and drinks all night and plays the acoustic guitar and sings and talks. So basically the album comes out of that, out of this life of the last three years of running the rock club and singing and playing with all these great musicians." Hands up who wants to party at Spence's house…
"There is one thing that is the big difference for our new album, and that is Chris Flippin" says Davenport enthusiastically, "he is one of the greatest guitarists in rock and it shows in the record. I mean, I think the first Versus record is awesome but it was lacking."
"[How] I describe us now, is like having two lead singers. Chris sings guitar melodies and they match Donald's vocal melodies. It's so awesome to have that kind of dimension and that's what was the difference and what was missing from us before. I think that's what takes out band to the next level," reckons Davenport.
There are two other other obvious elements that makes this band what it is, the first is the fact that each of the members of the band has a famed past with a well-known skate punk band, making them a veritable punk supergroup.
"You know I think that's funny," Davenport laughs a the suggestion, "I like it, and I've been hearing it a lot. I mean, that's cool if you wanna call us that, but you know, its more just like four bros from Santa Barbara just all hanging out together and we just all happened to play in big bands before."
The second element is timing; as if the punk music gods had finally awoken themselves up after their decade-odd long bender, stumbled around hungover for a few more years, then decided that they needed something decent to listen to again.
"I think it's cool right now," Davenport agrees, "ten years ago punk rock was very big and it kind of went into a lull over the last five years. At the height of everything was, you know, Blink 182 and Good Charlotte and everything, went a little bit over the top, then it kind of went under," he mentions, somewhat diplomatically . "Now you see a resurgence of all these bands, everyone seems to have taken time off and kind of re-energised themselves. It's really an exciting time in our style of music"
"We just played a big festival in Belgium and all these [skate punk] bands got back together for this show, and now they are all making albums and touring. Like Good Riddance [and] Refused got back together for that show, there was so many bands that you hadn't seen in years, then all of a sudden they are playing again and they're remembering the old times and now they're writing music so its really an exciting time right now." You can feel the energy buzzing from Davenport.
"I feel great to be right in the middle of that – I don't think any of us consciously went out for that. I mean, we needed a break, it just kind of all happened together and now it's all coming back," remarks the Versus The World co-founder.
Davneport also confirms that an Australian tour is definitely on the cards for Versus the World, "we got a couple of things in the works. For sure we'll be out there for Soundwave, we are heading out there in summer time so you guys can come check us out" Davenport mused.
Awesome news, another skate punk band is coming out to Australia for the old kids to reminisce, and for the new kids to begin to love, as well as adding to that already beautiful looking Soundwave lineup.


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It only took about 36 minutes before the Canadiens awoke from their slumber, but from then on, they battled and finally bested the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-3 on a night where once again Carey Price was stellar, and Marc-Andre Bergeron came to the forefront, played a forceful game, and scored two huge goals.
It was a night where I began to drift off as the Jackets led 2-1 and then 3-2, but I perked right up when Carey Price let his teammates know he was getting a little sick and tired of keeping it a game, and the boys rallied and beat Mathieu Garon, who had several cups of coffee with the Habs. and players throughout the lineup contributed which is a nice little change.
Mike Cammalleri, Bergeron with two, Glen Metropolit, and finally, Maxim Lapierre, with Sergei Kostitsyn earning a heart-warming assist.
And although TSN's Gord Miller and Pierre McGuite were quick to point out that the Blue Jackets were tired from playing the night before, the Canadiens aren't exactly fresh and healthy either. And these announcers also couldn't get over the fact that Montreal has been quite badly outshot in the last handful of games, but what do they expect? The team is experiencing a gaggle of injuries, for gawd's sakes.
The 1958-59 Habs would be outshot too if Doug Harvey, Maurice Richard and Jean Beliveau were on the shelf and half the Hull-Ottawa Canadiens were called up. Sometimes I need to mute Miller, and I'd also like to give McGuire scalp burns with my knuckles.
Geez I miss Danny Gallivan.
Random Notes:
Canadiens visit Pittsburgh tomorrow night. They beat Washington and almost beat Detroit. They can do it against Pittsburgh too.
For the first time this season, I heard rumblings that Carey Price is almost ready to be mentioned as a possible Olympian. Has he ever come a long way since the Vancouver 7-1 implosion. I hope his mom and dad are really happy campers right now.


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Initially feeling more like a study in cultural assimilation in the style of compatriot Ramin Bahrani than their hard-nosed drug-drama debut Half Nelson, Sugar ends up being remarkably singular in its focus. In the Dominican ghettos, Sugar is considered a hero when he comes home from the baseball academy where he spends his weeks honing a rocket launcher of a pitching arm. When he is asked to the Bridgetown affiliate, nicknamed The Swing, his only connection to his home is an old friend (Rayniel Rufino) who was pulled out of San Pedro as well but who hasn't been called up thanks to a chronic ailment. Perez Soto, whose angular figure and penetrating gaze make him a hypnotic presence, appears in almost every frame.
Continue reading: Sugar Review
Three close friends, Lanisha (Kerry Washington), Maria (Melissa Martinez) and Jocelyn (Anna Simpson), listen to their favorite song on the radio ("Ooh, child... things are gonna get easier... we'll walk in the rays of a beautiful sun") and wonder what the future has in store. As they go through their routines of shoplifting, flirting, grabbing a slice, or making plans to catch a movie, their relationships inevitably change as young friendships always do. McKay is well serviced by superb cinematographer Jim Denault (Boys Don't Cry), who knows how to frame subtle moments with unobtrusive grace.
Continue reading: Our Song Review
It's nothing like the country vibe we were anticipating.
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Today marks the 100th anniversary of Mark Twain's death. To celebrate you might want to read one of the many recent articles about his life and impact. Here is but a small sampling.
- 100 years after his death, Mark Twain's work still wields power
- Mark Twain centennial honors America's greatest writer
- A multifaceted celebration of Mark Twain
- The unaccountable Mark Twain
- Mark Twain's Hannibal retains spirit of Tom Sawyer, adventures of Huckleberry Finn
- Mark Twain's Missouri: stealing away with Tom and Huck
- Economic Downturn Impacts Mark Twain's Boyhood Home
- Twain's Heavily Lawyered Last Words
You might want to read one of his short stories. I'm rereading, "Some Fables for Good Old Boys and Girls," in three parts: "How the Animals of the Wood Sent Out a Scientific Expedition", "How the Animals of the Wood Completed Their Scientific Labors," and Part Three for which Twain did not provide a subtitle but did provide a punch line. Those who grapple with ancient texts will particularly enjoy Professor Woodlouse's translation of the "Mayoritish Stone," aka "King Stone."
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Majority Views NSA Phone Tracking as Acceptable Anti-terror Tactic:
A majority of Americans – 56% – say the National Security Agency's (NSA) program tracking the telephone records of millions of Americans is an acceptable way for the government to investigate terrorism, though a substantial minority – 41% – say it is unacceptable. And while the public is more evenly divided over the government's monitoring of email and other online activities to prevent possible terrorism, these views are largely unchanged since 2002, shortly after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Currently 62% say it is more important for the federal government to investigate possible terrorist threats, even if that intrudes on personal privacy. Just 34% say it is more important for the government not to intrude on personal privacy, even if that limits its ability to investigate possible terrorist threats.
Think of all the people you know who have said "I'm alright with it, I have nothing to hide," or "Are you really surprised that the NSA was doing this?"
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My awesome friend Jen came over today and watched my little girl for me (yes, I have a lot of friends named Jennifer). So I invited her to join us for dinner. Usually, as a rule of thumb, I do not try out new dishes with guests. What if it didn't taste good? Then I would be completely embarrassed that I served it to a guest. But I've been feeling bold, so I decided to try out a new recipe for Chicken Enchiladas with Green Chile Sour Cream Sauce: http://pinterest.com/pin/91901648616709351/
This was another recipe I found when a Pinterest Pin led me to Food Gawker: http://www.foodgawker.com. I've been really excited about this one.
Jen kept me company in the kitchen while hubby took the sweet pea out to play. Once again I baked the chicken, 350 for about 30 Minutes. If there is a better way to cook the chicken, please feel free to comment. I baked it instead of sauteing it in the skillet because in the end I wanted to shred it for the enchiladas. I knew if I cut it up in chunks, I wouldn't be able to shred it.
When I first mixed in the flour and butter is clumped into a big, doughy ball. But once I mixed in the chicken broth and later the sour cream, everything smoothed out into a nice cream sauce.
A quick 30 minutes in the oven and the meal was ready! And I have to say, that this is one of the best meals I've made from Pinterest. If you are looking for creamy, chicken enchiladas, this is definitely the recipe to make.


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Wu Style Tai Chi Filmed in 1937
In this film from 1937 in Shanghai, is Wu Tai Chi practicioner Chu Minyi (1884 – 1946). Chu performs the Wu style Tai Chi Chuan form, push hands, and shows interesting exercises he developed with apparatus for Tai Chi.
Chu Minyi learned Tai Chi from the famous Wu Chien Chuan.
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This is something I shared on Facebook a few days ago, and it got a great response. I wrote it, and FOUR days later I actually published it.
Because I like to overanalyze things to death. One of my many flaws I share below.
This post proved that people are craving the truth, as I was flooded with likes, comments and private messages from people.
So I wanted to share it here on my blog.
I did you wrong…
Last summer a high school friend commented on a status of mine that my life was going well and she was happy for me.
It's bothered me, for months.
Not for what she said, but it appeared I only show my "highlight reel" here on FB.
Now, I don't want to come across as "Downer Dukes" here, but a mentor taught me to share my truth, and this has been on my mind a lot lately, so here it goes…
I struggle with a lot of things.
I struggle with depression, low self-esteem and second guess myself all the time.
I overanalyze everything, and at times, it paralyzes me.
I compare myself to others far too often. Most times it is not a fair comparison — like apples to snowflakes.
I lack confidence big time, and it's held me back from a lot of opportunities over the years. This is something I work on everyday.
My sister taught me years ago that it's about progress, not perfection.
I set the bar high for myself, and that can be a gift & a curse.
I try to better myself everyday by reading, journaling, meditating, visualizing, practicing gratitude, exercising, among other things.
We're all going through our own shit, some more than others.
So, I apologize for making it appear that my life is perfect, because it is not.
It is progressing though, and that's what matters.
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It's not often that you find headphones that combine fantastic looks with great sound; fewer still are able to do so at a reasonable price. The new Atlas on-ear headphones from MEElectronics are one set of headphones that I think fits this bill perfectly, utilizing a incredibly intricate design on the exterior and marrying that with premium sound and a tiny price tag of $99.99. But don't just take my word for it, let's take a closer look at the MEElectronics Atlas IML Graphics On-Ear Headphones.
What's in the box The Atlas is a pretty standard affair in terms of box contents with everything you need to immediately start using them ready to go. In the box you get:
- The Atlas headphones
- A 1.2m audio cable with in-line mic and controls
- A carry bag
Time and time again, I've said that I'm a sucker for headphones that have a carry bag included and MEElectronics doesn't disappoint, as usual. Probably the best thing about this bag is while it looks and feels pretty silky, it's actually made from cloth that's quite elastic making it perfect for travel, quickly removing or replacing your headphones, and just general daily use.
The headphones If I said I wasn't in love with the Atlas' appearance, I would be telling a big fat lie. The very first thing you will notice about the Atlas headphones, and the thing that is undoubtedly its highlight, are its looks, particularly of the "Orion" themed headphones that we have here. You might be thinking, why did MEElectronics bother with such an intricate design if it's just going to be rubbed off? Well, MEElectronics has a solution to that, and it has to do with something called IML printing. IML, or in-mold labelling, printing is a process that MEElectronics has employed for the Atlas headphones to give them their striking designs as well as ensuring that these designs don't degrade over time. The IML process allows designs to be added to the headphones as they are being constructed, allowing the design to go in before layers of gloss are added, allowing the designs to be shown in all their glory. The process does slow manufacturing time down a little, but as you can see, the results might just be worth it. The result of this is a line of fantastic looking headphones which turn heads for all the right reasons. Apart from the Orion design that we have here, the Atlas also comes in Diamond, Sky, Fantasy and Carbon designs which all look great in their own right. As a tech enthusiast, I can't help but favour the Orion with its electronics-esque, wire design that is actually somewhat subtle, but very pretty, though I have to say that these press photos somewhat embellish the finish of the Atlas which is far glossier than these pictures might have you believe. As with many of MEElectronics' headphones, the Atlas are collapsible making them into a much smaller bundle. This is always convenient for those who travel and have limited space available for storage. In this collapsed state, the Atlas fits perfectly into the provided carry bag, along with the audio cable, and away you go. Thanks to its lightweight, plastic construction, the Atlas is remarkably light, which again adds to the list of benefits when travelling with these headphones. The Atlas is of course a wired set of headphones with a detachable audio cable provided. The in-line controls on the cable are very basic, but functional, with an answer call button, a volume slider and an embedded mic for your convenience. These are exactly the same in-line controls that were utilized on the MEElectronics M9p earphones (read that review here) and my comments remain the same here as for when I made them earlier; the grooved volume slider is a really nice touch as it makes one-handed operation easy, though I still question the overall size of the remote as a whole given that the mic is painstakingly designed to be tucked away within the volume slider. MEElectronics has again opted to include a flat audio cable with its audio products, with the primary benefits of which include reduced tangling and the reduced risk of wire degradation over time as the cables undergo daily stresses. The two tone effect of the cable is interesting too, whether it is purely aesthetic or functional as well is unclear, but it does make for a nice visual addition.
The comfort I've never been a huge fan of on-ear headphones: I feel that it's generally quite hard to get the right fit depending on your ear shape. My ears are slightly mismatched though, which probably explains my general attitude towards them. Unfortunately, the Atlas doesn't quite do enough to discourage my perspective of on-ear headphones. As you'll see, the earcups are shaped in a general 'ear' form, which should ideally work, however if your ears aren't quite the right shape, it becomes a little difficult to get a good fit while wearing them.
While the leather-clad cushions are soft and comfortable enough, it's the earcups as a unit that let down the whole setup as they aren't as mobile (or articulated) as they need to be. What ends up happening is that because the earcups can't turn backwards far enough, the earcups press your ears into your head, which is mildly uncomfortable after several hours of listening (about 3-4 hours). I'm not sure if this is a result of my using the highest extension on the headphone arms, but your experience may vary.
The headband is similarly made of foam and soft leather, but as the Atlas is so light overall, you will barely feel the headband there at all. Overall, I would have to say that the Atlas is quite comfortable. While my experience was less than stellar, it is still a very light pair of headphones and as such takes a much longer time for any discomfort to appear, if there is any at all.
The audio
If the appearance of the Atlas is its definitive highlight, then the audio quality has to be a very close second. MEElectronics has obviously worked very hard to give the Atlas the best quality sound out of its 40mm drivers; for the record, the Beats Solo HD headphones also uses 40mm drivers, which will become important later in the review.
The best thing about the Atlas' audio is the fact that it provides a balanced range; playing pop music, the treble and bass ranges sound great and particularly the bass which sounds full without being overpowering. Moving to classical music, everything was sharp and well articulated, with the high pitches coming through really well, something bassier sets of headphones tend to ignore or neglect; whatever you're listening to, the Atlas will make it sound clear and crisp. Being an on-ear pair of headphones, they still seem to lack the depth that is afforded to over-ear headphones, but as far as I'm concerned, these are the best sounding on-ear headphones I've ever tried.
Call quality when using the Atlas as a headset is as good as you can expect, and I didn't get any complaints about the audio quality. As the inline remote does hang though, if you're in a particularly noisy environment, you will have to hold the mic closer to your face. Â On the topic of noisy environments, the Atlas has no active noisy cancellation, nor does it do a terribly good job of keeping noise out either. Obviously, though, as you turn up your music, you will manage to drown out the outside sound, but some noise leakage will occur.
The verdict
Rating: 4.5/5
The MEElectronics Atlas IML Graphics On-Ear Headphones are a fantastic all-round set of headphones; great sound and even better looks, they've got almost everything you'll need from a set of headphones, and it comes with mobile capabilities to boot. While your comfort with them may vary, you won't be disappointed with the overall practicality of them, staying light and portable, making them a great travel companion.
You may recall that I mentioned the Beats Solo HD earlier in the review saying they had the same sized audio drivers. While the Beats may have a little more technical mumbo jumbo going on, I think the Beats and Atlas have almost equivalent audio quality. This makes the MSRP of the Beats at $199 seem ludicrous when you compare it to the Atlas which costs only $99.99 USD. Once again, MEElectronics has done it, combining great sound, great looks and great value.
If you want to take a closer look at the MEElectronics Atlas IML Graphics On-Ear Headphones, you can visit the product page here, or if you would like to take a look at MEElectronics' other products, you can visit their website front page here.
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Classcrits X: Mobilizing for Resistance, Solidarity and Justice
Nov. 10-11, 2017
Tulane University School of Law
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About ClassCrits
This blog is the public manifestation of the ClassCrits Project. The blog focuses on law and economic inequality from a critical legal perspective. Supported by the University at Buffalo School of Law, participants in the ClassCrits Project - and this blog in particular - hope to start a discussion that puts economic inequality at the center rather than at the margins of mainstream law. [Read More]
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Rurality and class as identity, in the context of an elite(ist) institution
By Lisa R. Pruitt I have been following recent news out of Amherst College about sexual assaults some students have committed against others–and the allegations that Amherst administrators previously tried to hush up these incidents, discouraging victims from pressing charges. … Continue reading
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It's all relative
By Lisa R. Pruitt That cliche was brought to mind by several news stories in recent weeks, all related to class in one way or another, so I use it here to consider these stories and the issues they raise … Continue reading
VAWA is not enough: adding economic and racial justice
A statement from leading domestic violence scholars explains why the Violance Against Women Act (VAWA) Reauthorization must go further beyond a focus on criminalization to put economic justice and racial equality at the center of policy reforms. "…while we applaud … Continue reading
Call for Papers: Teaching about Domestic Violence
Teaching About Domestic Violence Special Issue CALL FOR PAPERS Original manuscripts sought for a special issue of Violence Against Women entitled "Teaching About Domestic Violence." The special issue will be edited by Madelaine Adelman (Justice & Social Inquiry, Arizona State … Continue reading
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Upcoming Law & Society panel: Structural Inequality and Violence against Women
At next week's Law and Society 2011 Annual Meeting, a recommended panel making interesting connections between class, gender, and violence: Saturday, June 4, 4:30-6:15 Structural Inequalities & Violence Against Women, 3527 Organizers: Donna Coker& Deborah Weissman Chair/Discussant: Liz Schneider Elizabeth … Continue reading


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It's official; Occupy Wall Street has hit Oswego. Certainly smaller than the 10,000-15,000 person protest in New York and a hell of a lot smaller than the estimated 250,000-500,000 who showed up to protests in European cities, such as Barcelona and Rome, but the meaning behind the movement is still the same. Support of the movement has come from every walk of life, including young and old, students and professors.
So why do so many students look down upon the protestors, especially the students willing to brave the elements and camp outside? As I walked by the encampment one day, I heard murmurs of how stupid it is, how there isn't any point in doing it. Granted, the weather has not exactly been camping-friendly, but that is beside the point. The point is, those willing to sleep under the thin plastic sheets of a portable tent, while their warm, comfortable dorm room is only a short walk away, are taking action.
As a generation, we do not live up to our ideals, because taking a passive route is more comfortable and much easier to do. Certainly we have ideas of what we want to do, what we want to believe, who we want to surround ourselves with; essentially, how we wants to live. But how many will actually take on this challenge? This is stronger than ever when it comes to politics. The apathy card that has unfortunately grown increasingly hip over the years is being played, as people confuse not wanting to associate themselves with either of the two main political parties with not giving a thought about anything political.
According to the U.S Census, out of the nearly 27 million citizens aged 18-24 years old, only 12 million are actually registered to vote. Out of the meager 45 percent that are even registered, only 5.6 million even took the time to vote last November. That is one out of every five. Granted, the voter turnout during the last presidential election in 2008 was higher than that, but the numbers are still frighteningly low. While our parents are turning out to the polls 55-60 percent of the time in 2010, we were showing up roughly 21 percent of the time.
Doesn't anyone else see the problem in this? In our haste to distance ourselves from the two-party system, we distanced ourselves from politics altogether. Yet at the same time, we have grown closer to the issues for which we have the ability to vote, and thus change, yet choose not to. Anyone can voice their opinion on a certain issue or call for change for what he or she sees as unjust, but keeping the thought to one's self will do nothing to solve the problem.
So for all the Occupy Wall Street protestors bearing the seasonal Oswego chill, keep up the good work. You are living up to the ideals you laid out for yourself. Gather support, raise awareness and most importantly, vote to make the theoretical change a reality. While you are at it, bring the apathetic non-voters along with you. Maybe they will realize that if they want change to happen, they have to give a damn to making it happen.


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1987 Balthi - Class Yearbook from Baldwin High School
1987 · Pittsburgh, PA
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Pittsburgh, PA: Baldwin High School, 1987. Hardcover. Fine. 1987 Class Yearbook from Baldwin High School. Hardcover. Folio. 216pp. Illus. With supplement pp. 217-240pp. laid in. Fine. Light offsetting to rear endpapers, previous owner's name printed on cover. (Inventory #: C000026843)


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Following the shocking expulsion of Kannywood actress, Rahama Sadua, another Hausa movie star, Ali Nuhu has shared his thoughts on the ban issue.
See Also: Movie Industry Ban Actress Rahama Sadau For Giving "Hugs"
In an interview with Daily Trust, the top Kannywood actor described the ban as a logical one, however, he mentioned that it was an extreme judgment where a suspension would have sent a better message to the accused.
"I think that the ban is logical. She belongs to Kannywood, started her career in Kannywood and has violated the ethics and code of conduct of Kannywood by holding hands and falling on the guy's back," he said.
"But I don't think she should be banned. Maybe a suspension. There are situations where people create big things out of small ones. That is why before deciding to do something, one needs to think," he added.
This statement must have been fuelled by Sadau's fan and followers who accused Ali Nuhu of portraying more immoral pictures in his movies than Sadua. They also described MOPPAN as being selective for not expelling Nuhu for his romantic characters.
Speaking about critics, the actor said, "About photographs of me in scenes with females, those are from Nollywood movies, many years old, and this code came into light recently, so people shouldn't think MOPPAN is being selective."
The ban of the actress was released in a statement issued on Sunday, October 2, 2016, by the Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria, and signed by the Secretary of the Association, Salisu Mohammed.
Read Also: Hausa Actress on EL New Drama Series After Being Suspended From Kannywood
Two days later, Sadua released a letter addressing the unexpected expulsion and apologizing to the people she may have offended. The Jos artiste Classiq, who's video started this whole uproar, also expressed shock, stating it is not a good thing that the talented actress was banned from Kannywood because of his music video.


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MU Grads Find Jobs
According to the latest studies, MU graduates are ahead of the national job placement average.
A recent national survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, 81.1 percent of graduating students received at least one offer of employment.
The NACE surveyed more than 12,000 students.
The study also found that median starting salary was $36,600 for those students who were employed.
More than half of those students who did secure jobs found them with help from their institution's career center, either through a career center job fair, by posting their resume on the career center's Web site, or through other means.
MU also had the highest graduation rate among public universities in the state of Missouri.
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I just love this video. I about fell off my chair. Hey, it could happen.
Can't wait to see what some of my male visitors have to say about this piece of electronics.
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Hysterical!! I sometimes thing Renny's GPS is a little bitchy but this one was totally out of control. Say your sorry or your not getting any directions hahahaha!!ReplyDelete
sounds like my first one! really! ha ha ha
smiles, bee
I can just see this thing giving Celestine grief,since i do not drive anymore.ReplyDelete
That is so funny. I always tease hubby about ignoring his Garmin. I can so see this happening.
Thanks for the chuckle.
funny...I had similar experiences with my GPS!
havea great weekend!
'Say your Sorry'
And ultimately, dude doe's what dudes do.
Don't follow directions, and throw the baby out with the bathwater.
The Tom Tom kept telling me to take a left on a bridge I was on last November driving back from Massachusetts! Silly Tom Tom.
You and Zane SO need to come on the cruise. Make sure you read my Saturday post and the comments. mmmm-hmmmm.
It's a Royal Command Performance!
Big hugs xo
my 8 year old son actually showed me this same video on youtube. Hilarious!ReplyDelete
That was too funny.
Have a great weekend.
Bwahahahaha! Too funny for words.
We just bought a new GPS. One that will guide us around Europe as well as the US.
Our previous Magellan has a female voice. Our new Garmin can be set for male or female as well as different languages. Just today, on a whim, we discovered that the female British voice is so much easier to understand. She is so proper and precise that we have dubbed her Gwendolyn. She is so much easier to understand than the other voices or Maggie Magellan. Go figure.
Bwahahahhahahahah too funny. Say Ur Sorry Say Ur Sorry.........ReplyDelete
Hahaha...this could probably happen!
Big hugs, honey...
Thank you for stopping by my little corner of the blogosphere. All comments are very much appreciated.
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Leather Jackets from Ferrari
As fall weather turns brisk, your thoughts inexorably turn to one of the best options for keeping warm — a leather jacket.
There's just something about wearing a leather jacket in the fall. Suddenly life seems more expansive, you begin to suspect that the word "intrepid" might apply to you, and new and attractive possibilities turn up.
And it's just October.
Not only is a leather jacket a classic garment for fending off cold, wind, and damp, it also holds its style. As we get into the more serious part of the social calendar, such considerations come to the forefront. So: functionality and style. A leather jacket you get today will still be serving you 15 years from now.
Here is a source for leather jackets you may not have considered: Ferrari.
As you're probably aware, when it comes to jackets, Italian leather and craftsmanship is some of the best in the world. Add to that the cachet of being associated with an iconic company whose car designs have become international standards of passion-inspiring performance, and you have a garment that not only works well, it adds a touch of raciness to your wardrobe.
Of course, if you already drive a Ferrari, you're aware of the above. But the same pretty much goes for being a fan of the company. There's nothing wrong with wearing one of the best-made leather jackets designed by the guys in Maranello, whether you own one of their cars or not.
Case in point: the Ferrari Men's Vintage Look Leather Jacket.
The Vintage Look Leather Jacket (pictured at left) is one of the more subtle leather jacket designs from Ferrari. Its style harks back to the days when Ferrari was on its way to establishing its nearly-unparalleled success, both on the street and the racetrack. There's a prancing horse logo embossed on the left side and a metal Ferrari logo on the left sleeve. The jacket is made from soft, high-quality leather and has rib-knit collar, cuffs, and waistband. It is made in Italy.
This is by no means the only leather jacket available from Ferrari. At their international online store, you can find the Ferrari Heritage Jacket in black buffalo leather, the Cavallino Rampante Jacket of goatskin suede leather, and the Ferrari Openwork Sheepskin Jacket. All are stylishly designed and superbly constructed.
If you've seen the excellent movie Rush, maybe Ferrari has been more in the forefront of your imagination lately. You might be ready to acquire a top-quality leather jacket from the car maker that helped turn drivers like Niki Lauda, Phil Hill, Juan Manuel Fangio, and Michael Shumacher into racing legends (and vice versa). If your interest runs in that direction, you can also find jackets, clothing, and accessories styled after those worn by Ferrari's Scuderia racing teams.
Ferrari has recently improved its online store so guys in the United States can shop their more conveniently. You can see all the Ferrari products priced in US dollars, get free shipping and returns, and won't have to pay duty charges. The clothing, watches, luggage, racing accessories, gifts for men, women, kids, and much more are shipped direct to USA customers from a warehouse in the states. Click here to visit the Ferrari homepage.
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Even better, all customers at the Ferrari online store can now get up to 50% off their entire order using coupon code "T4TBJBAB6JS3SP1322CXQP4HHR". Just insert that code (it's a long code, so it's easiest to cut and paste it) in the "Promotional Code" box on the Ferrari site during the checkout process. Fifty percent off is a great discount, especially on their top-quality clothing. This deal is available for a limited time.
Fall is a good time to upgrade your leather jacket options. Some of the best leather jackets in the world are made in Italy. And in Italy, you won't find a better — and, in many ways, more interesting — leather jacket than one made by Ferrari. Give them a look.


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What do you think is the best way to learn English? What materials or media would help you the most? What if you could ask over 500 English teachers what they recommend for their students?
Well, with Kaplan's How to Teach English Infographic, you can see the results of a survey answering these questions!
According to the survey, 86% of ESL teachers use music during their lessons to help students understand English better. The most common musicians used in English classes are The Beatles with 40% of teachers stating they have used their songs such as "Hey Jude" and "A Hard Day's Night."
Paul McCartney's only son, James McCartney said, "What a great way to learn any language–by learning through music. Music is a universal language that can bridge the traditional language barrier, and the music of The Beatles has always been a bridge of love and communication. I think this is great."
Even though other popular artists like Michael Jackson and Bob Marley were named in the survey, The Beatles are still the most popular to learn English by a large margin. Michael Jackson came in at 6% while Bob Marley was used by 5%. Elvis and the new band One Direction came in 4th and 5th place with 4% and 3%.
Other topics covered in the survey are:
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-Computer Games
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In brief, children around the county have had a better education because of the influence of this lady, Rita F. Pierson.
NCYI had the privilege of working with Rita and having her speak at many of our conferences. If you have ever heard Rita speak, you've never forgotten the experience. If you have never heard her before, it's more than worth the click and time to hear her inspirational message for educators. Rita passed away in June.
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The bypoll results that came out on Tuesday suggest that there has been no backlash on parties over demonetisation. The results on Wednesday reflected parties won seats in their strongholds and were unable to make any significant inroads in other seats. Bypolls were conducted in 14 Assembly constituencies and 5 Lok Sabha constituencies across 7 states and one Union Territory on Saturday.
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The elections took place in Lok Sabha constituencies of Lakhimpur (Assam); Shahdol (Madhya Pradesh); and Coochbehar and Tamluk (West Bengal). Meanwhile Assembly elections were conducted in Hayuliang (Arunachal Pradesh); Nepanagar (Madhya Pradesh); Montestwar (West Bengal); Thiruparankundram (Tamil Nadu); Barjala and Khowai (both Tripura) and Nellithope (Puducherry).
While Mamata Banerjee claimed that the resounding victory of the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal was a revolt of voters against demonetisation, the party retained its Cooch Behar Lok Sabha seat–where it has always been strong. There was a 86.91 per cent voter turnout with the party polling 77.6 per cent of the votes. The party won the Cooch Behar Lok Sabha seat with a margin of over 4.13 lakh votes and the Tamluk constituency with a margin of over 4.97 lakh votes.
Bharatiya Janata Party claimed the lone seat up for grabs in Madhya Pradesh. It captured 60.3 per cent of the vote beating the Congress with a margin of over 42,000 votes. The party won the lone seat in Arunachal Pradesh as well claiming 54.2 per cent of the votes. It also claimed the seat in Assam with a margin of over 17,000 votes. The party claimed 53.8 per cent of the vote share.
Poll results in Tamil Nadu brought good news for Jayalalithaa as her AIADMK won all three seats with a total vote share of 54.6 per cent comfortably beating Karunanidhi's DMK.
The Congress won Nellithope assembly seat in Pondicherry with a 69.6 per cent vote share.
In Tripura, Communist Party of India (Marxist) bagged both assembly seats of Barjala and Khowai with 55.7 per cent votes in their favour followed by the BJP with 20.5 per cent and AITC with 19.8 per cent.
In Maharashtra legislative council polls, the Congress and BJP won two seats a piece and the rest shared between NCP and Shiv Sena.
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Creative Thinking Sunday: Suze Orman; today's Ben Franklin?
by Richard Kelleher, M.B.A.
Marketing Sociologist
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Recently I was speaking to my very intelligent daughter about Ben Franklin's "A penny saved is a penny earned" about recycling water bottles. She didn't buy into the penny concept.
It's all about communications. Maybe she would have listened if I quoted Suze Orman instead. Yes, the former roommate of John Belushi's widow, Judy, would probably sway my 20-something daughter better.
"To choose being rich is to make every penny count," Orman says. What's the difference between that and "A penny saved is a penny earned"? It's all in the message and the messiah. Join Toastmasters and you'll learn that.
Suze Orman has become a guru for my daughter's generation, even though she's my age. She has targeted females and its working very successfully.
Let's look at a few other Orman pearls from "The Courage to Be Rich."
"Where there is a flow, any flow, of money, even a trickle, you have the power to increase it." My pessimism would add, and the government is there to tax it.
Orman states, "Just as your destiny begins with your thoughts, your words bring you closer to that destiny." She lists words like I can, I always, I am learning how, I will have. "You can read your financial future in the words you speak and hear every day.
"You must learn to speak in the language of wealth, a language that shows SELF-RESPECT, and also respect for your money.
"In a rich and radiantly abundant life, one in which there is clarity, there is always room for more to come."
Are there other people out there saying the same thing? Yes. Orman has worked hard and knows how to market herself. Can you learn a lot from Orman – yes. Even if you don't agree with her economic vision, you can learn a lesson in marketing from her.


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365 Days of Fun and Chillaxation – 309 – My Fun, Green eBook is Helping Great Community Organisations Stay Strong
Just a quicky today. I said I'd focus more upon my goals over the remaining fifty or so blogs and I'm glad I did because it's very much on my mind. I would like to announce that Nelson's Fresh FM have come on board with myself and Happyzine during the launch of my new ebook 'Ten Ways to Chillax and Have Fun As You Live Your Green Dreams'. The awesome thing about this is that Fresh FM are aiming to sell 1000 ebooks from their website over the next month, meaning they'll earn $10,000 for their community radio station which will hugely help them to remain on air. This is because I'm offering a fifty percent commission on each ebook sold – which makes things fun. It's early days yet, you're one of the first to know, and it's not even up on their site yet, so I won't post their web address yet. But over the next month I'll be featuring on Fresh FM as I share the news about my Green Dreams ebook and invite people to check it out, and consider joining the April Green Dreams facebook page. Oh this is so exciting! I have a few other juicy plans to follow up too this month too. For me, this is business at its very best – awesome organizations and 'think outside the square' people working together to strengthen and flourish. I'll be aiming to help at least four other just as awesome, community focused, grass-roots organizations come on board and realise their own goals this month. If you know of any, drop me a line: email@example.com
365 Days of Fun and Chillaxation (as I raise my gorgeous son and grow my good news website to a subscription base of 100,000 people). The Low Down on this Blog.
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Check out my NEW ebook 'Ten Ways to Have Fun and Chillax As You Live Your Green Dreams' – how to mix positive thinking with going green to achieve fantastic results (for yourself and the planet). Now you can 'Like' the facebook page '30 Days of Fun (and Chillaxed) Green Change – April 2011′ and reach your Green Dream along side other green-dreamers, this April 2011.


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In our continuing drive to let you steam around the world, Steam: Map Expansion #5 contains a map of India, a player aid card, and one additional map! Trade the world over with steam and steel!
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Long-time users say that even a small amount of this conditioner extends the life of their color and leaves hair shiny.
Abba's high performing ProQuinoa Complex contains quinoa, barley and soy proteins which rescue damaged hair fibers. Abba Color Protect Conditioner conditions color-treated, fragile or damaged hair with the power of herbal therapy. Sage and coconut work together to create high performing products.
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It's Day six and the kids can't believe how much the Caterpillars have grown. I've gotten about six hundred and fifty eight requests to take them out so they can 'play' with them but the magnifying glasses and videos, with printable sheets that I found for the kids will have to do because I've warned them if they take them out of their house dire things will happen you know, in the sternest possible voice.
Seriously though, they're huge now. They've doubled in size and they seem to be more active during the date lately, which is nice because Olivia was convinced they're nocturnal, causing me to have to do a quick google search on my phone to determine whether they were or not. Turns out, most caterpillars are.
Here is what the painted lady butterfly caterpillars looked like on Day one
This also answered the question of why we don't see a lot of caterpillars when we are out and about during the spring and summer season. Remember those big fluffy ones you used to find when you were a kid? Maybe it's because we practically lived in the wilderness and we're raising our own kids in the suburbs.
This week we're seeing lots of the white stringy stuff that the insert assures is normal, and they're growing like crazy. According to Olivia, they're less creepy and more crawly.
Raise Your Own Painted Lady Butterflies
There is still time to raise your own, with pre orders still available from Education Station. I've also learned that there are sometimes kits left over, so call your local store on Mondays to check on this. You can pre order the raising kit, here, for $29.99.


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Listen to "Chyawanprash: The "King Tonic""
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Chyawanprash is considered the "King Tonic" of youth, vigor, and vitality in Ayurveda. It is considered a Rasayana (rasa-, meaning essence, –ayana meaning path), an essential method or rejuvenating substance which extends longevity and enhances vitality. In this short interview, the esteemed Vaidya Vasant Lad, relates the story of how Chyawanprash came to be. He tells us of an elderly king who had married a third time to a very young queen. The king had lost his youthful vitality long ago. He turned to his three sons from his first and second queens asking them for the gift of transferring their energy to him. His youngest son, named Chyawan, happily offered his vigor to his beloved father. As in some futuristic movie, the king grows younger as the son grows old and withered. The son goes to study Ayurveda with the great sage Charaka, considered the father or founding contributor to the art and science of Ayurveda. While studying with the master, Chyawan creates this formula to restore his own youth, thereby creating Chyawanprash. There are different versions of the story. In another version the son makes this formula to give to his elderly father thereby restoring his youth so the father can please his new young bride.
Chyawanprash is made of anywhere from 25-80 ingredients, the primary one being Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), commonly known as gooseberry. Other components include, honey, ghee, ashwagandha (Winter cherry), asparagus, bamboo manna, blue Egyptian water lily, cardamom, chebulic myrobalan, Chinese cinnamon, cinnamon bark, clove, Indian rose chestnut, country mallow, feather foil plant (Phyllanthus niruri or Bhumiamalaki), Giant potato (Ipomoea mauritiana or Kiribadu Ala), Giloy (Guduchi), Indian kudzu, Irish root, liquorice, Long pepper (Piper longum), Malabar nut (Seed of Adhatoda vasica), Nut grass, Raisins, Round zedoary, sandalwood, sesame oil, Spreading hogweed (Boerhavia diffusa), Sugar, Tiger's claw or Ice plant, Wild black gram, Wild green gram. It's like a kitchen sink and all kind of jam. Some brands are spicy, some are tangy, some are sweet. Some Ayurvedic practitioners make their own, and those have their own special flavor of love, as any homemade jam would.
The Ayurvedic texts and experience offer Chyawanprash as a nourishing anabolic tonic which supports healthy aging, digestion, pulmonary, reproductive, and immune system functioning. There is some modern scientific evidence that it stimulates the immune system, and for its adaptogenic and anti-oxidant properties. As with most herbal remedies, much more research is needed.
According to Ayurvedic practice, Chyawanprash can be taken on a long term basis without concern about side effects. As it is heating, best to avoid it in the summertime. Anyone taking an anticoagulant or anti-platelet medication should check with their doctor. For people with diabetes, producers are now making sugar free Chyawanprash. As is the case with Triphala, Chyawanprash pacifies Pitta, Vata, and Kapha (please refer to the post on Triphala for an explanation of these imbalances) and also contains 5 of the six essential tastes except salty. astringent, bitter, pungent, sour, and sweet. It kindles the digestive fire, Agni, without aggravating Pitta, the quality of fire in the body, which regulates temperature, metabolism, digestion, absorption, assimilation, transformation of physical and mental input, intelligence, and passion. It supports the easy movement of gases and waste along the digestive tract, thereby making it an effective carminative. (I love that word.)
Please consult your physician before adding any supplement to your daily regimen, especially if you have any medical condition or take any medication on a regular basis. The usual dosage for adults is one teaspoon to one tablespoon per day before breakfast. It should NOT be taken with milk as some sites recommend. The amla component among others will curdle the milk in your stomach. Children over the age of 5 year old can take quarter to half spoon. Some people experience a bit of burning in the stomach when they initially start taking Chyawanprash. In this case have some warm water and something to nibble on. For longevity and vitality, Vaidya Vasant Lad suggests starting the day with Chyawanprash and ending it with Triphala.
Note: "The above statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease."


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The Foreign Office has relaxed its advice on travel to Kenya but is still warning travellers to stay away from certain parts of the country.
The Foreign Office no longer advises against all but essential travel to the African country.
But it continues to advise against the Western and Nyanza provinces, Rift Valley province between Narok and Kitale, the central business district, Kibera, Mathare and Eastleigh areas of the capital Nairobi, Uhuru Park and Mombasa town.
Despite the relaxing of travel restrictions, the FO warns that the security and political situation in Kenya remains unpredictable.
Some tour operators are cancelling forthcoming holidays to Kenya. You should contact your tour operator for confirmation of this.
International flights continue to operate but you should check with your airline before travelling to the airport.
If you are currently in Kenya you should exercise extreme caution and seek advice locally either from your tour operator of the local authorities, particularly if you need to travel.


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A huge part of my dating problems lies within this thing about me. When I first meet a girl that I seem to like, and the admiration appears mutual, I destroy every chance we have! Not on purpose of course.
I just don't get the "games" you have to play or the ways you should cross to get past this phase. My problem has never been shyness or not knowing how to talk to girls.. I just have my own way of talking, and sometimes it doesn't go well with both genders! I'm a face-to-face guy, and unfortunately most of my generation likes to text.
When it gets to the point of word-play, I hate that part. Ironically, I'm a writer. I just don't like to misunderstand any gestures or words and send off misleading ones unconsciously.
Yet I do love mystery, but this might vary in definition.
Does any of this make sense? What might be your advice?
Thanks in advance.
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I understand your predicament. You simply say the truth and what is on your mind in a raw manner. While this may come across to YOU as being an honest person (which it is) it could be coming across as rude to others. Learning what's appropriate to say and what is just unnecessary to say is important. My suggestion to you is that you tell ladies that you are an inperson kind of guy. It really will help. Another thing you can start doing, is to really analyze the situation. What I mean by that is, not all conversations require you to tell your raw honest thoughts. Depending on the relationship and person, sometimes it is best just not to say anything at all if it will be controversial.10|10|0


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Tera Patrick Digital SculptPosted by Niva under Anatomy , Art on Fri 10 Oct 2008
Well, since my Veronica Zemanova study the other day I decided to keep pressing with the divine breasts. This one was actually fairly quick, about 1 hour of work while watching TV.
The image was entirely drawn in Photoshop, photograph was used as a reference.