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Former Advisor to Former Prime-Minister Zurab Nogaideli Will Spend 17 Years in Prison
Zviad Kharebava - former advisor to the former
prime-minister of Georgia Zurab Nogaideli is still in prison. The Appeal
Court did not change the verdict of the initial court and Kharebava has
to spend 17 years in prison.
1,000 Cases Discussed: Judiciary finds almost all Guilty
According to research which was carried out in Georgia
with the financial support of theUSAID organization, 96% of the 2000
interviewed respondents think the court judgments are fair.
American Journalist Jeffrey Silverman Beaten for the Fourth Time
US former resident Jeffrey K. Silverman was beaten for
the fourth time in Tbilisi. As he states to Human Rights Center, all the
facts of the physical assaults are connected to his journalistic
activity. Silverman avers that his persecution is directly organized by
the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Minister Vano Merabishvili and with
the agreement of US authorities.
Abkhaz Side Requests Freedom for "Kocho"
Breached Security Norms Result in Death of Two People
The population of the Vardisubani village in Lagodekhi district blames the JSC Kakheti Energy Distribution Company in breaching security norms. On the evening of February 20, when local people tried to mend the severed electricity wires, the electricity supply was suddenly resumed and it resulted in the death of two people. 40-year-old Nikoloz Arevadze, an electricity fitter, and Avtandil Kochiashvili, 29, died on the spot.
Sandro Bregadze under Preliminary Arrest
After being convicted for hooliganism, Tbilisi City Court Judge Giorgi Arevadze imposes preliminary arrest as a compulsory measure for former MP Sandro Bregadze.
People Disappear and then Reappear -17-Hour Arbitrary Detention in Adjara Main Department of the MIA
Police officers took Tamar Dolidze from home at 3:00 am on January 27. Seventeen hours later police officers released her. Meanwhile, family members had no idea where and why Dolidze was taken. The investigator dropped the criminal investigation against her because of a lack of evidence.
Zviad Kharebava – Victim of Political Revenge
In 2009, Zviad Kharebava was detained for swindle and unreasonable expenditure of funds; 17-year-imprisonment was imposed on him. The convicted person said he was victim of political revenge.
Members of Agency of Subsidies and Insurance Companies Detained
Officers of the investigative department at the Ministry of Finances detained representatives of the Agency for Subsidies within the Ministry of Labor, Healthcare and Social Welfare for the unreasonable expenditure and misappropriation of a particularly large amount of budget funds and the abuse of their professional power.
Judge Fired from the Appeal Court
Public Defender Requests Punishment of Police Chief
Public Defender of Georgia Giorgi Tugushi requests punishment of the head of Telavi district police department Shota Bezhanishvili. The Ombudsman's report states that on April 6, 2010 police officers detained juvenile suspect for the thievery in a shop in Telavi; the police officers beat him at the police station to get his confession about in stealing a bike too.
Vakhtang Maisaia vs Rustavi 2 and Maestro TV
Military Expert Vakhtang Maisaia, Charged with Espionage Sues
TV-Companies Rustavi 2 and Maestro TV for Screening Famous Film
One More Example of Selective Justice: One Can Own It, But the other Cannot!
The Kalandadzes have been arguing in Mtskheta district for several
months. The family requests legalization of the part of the ravine which
was registered to their next-door neighbor several months ago. The
lawyer of the Human Rights Center said it is classic example of the
"optional justice."
Georgia preliminary examination: OTP concludes second visit to the Russian Federation
A delegation from the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) of the International Criminal Court today concluded a two-day visit to the Russian Federation.
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53-Years-Old Man Was Killed in Gori
South Ossetia Calls Referendum to Rename Itself
ANNUAL REPORT - State of Human Rights in Georgia, 2016
PACE Committee Rejects Georgian Nominees to the European Court of Human Rights
Murder fact in Gori is investigated under premeditated murder
Disbelief based on partiality Reality is different
In recent days, Campaign This Affects You has become more active for the society. A new slogan has appeared on the famous label
Fragile Peace in Balkans
Hungry Commission Members and Commission Chairpersons Angry with Observers in Batumi
Villages of the Hopeless
I learned about healing water Dzuguri first several days ago. Having searched information, we learned that Dzuguri water is sold near the chain
What happened to Dream of Justice Revival?
Triggers of Prisoners' Mass Protests


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While I haven't had a lot to say on any subject lately, I would be remiss in not congratulating Microsoft on having an excellent year in 2014. I have been quite critical of Microsoft in the past. From the days of the OS wars to the introduction of the Surface tablet, I have been vocal in my distaste for their methods.
Now, that never stopped me from using many of their products. Some of it out of necessity mind you. However, competition forces have made Microsoft grow and change more in the last year than they have in many years prior.
The most significant event of the year to me was the naming of Satya Nadella as CEO. The changes that he has brought about have clearly transformed the company back into a true industry competitor.
Now, while many of the other important changes this past year had been started under Steve Ballmer's watch, I doubt that they would have been implemented in the same way utilizing his vision. So without further ado, here is my list of Microsoft's other significant achievements:
- Microsoft Office for iOS
- Windows 10
- Visual Studio 2013 Community Edition
- Surface Pro 3 launch
- Completion of the Nokia acquisition
Kudos Microsoft!
Update 2015/01/21: How could I possibly forget this one?
- Open sourcing .NET stack and expanding it to run on Linux and Mac OS platforms


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NEW YORK (AP) — Former PBS anchor Jim Lehrer says a debate moderator should be like a baseball umpire — get out of the way and let the candidates play.
That philosophy may have compounded his troubles during the first presidential debate between Democrat Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney as he tried and failed to stay out of the spotlight, an increasingly impossible dream for a moderator in the age of social media.
Lehrer was criticized on social media for losing control of Wednesday's debate and not being sharp in his questions. The candidates frequently ignored Lehrer's efforts to hold them to time limits.
A spokeswoman said Lehrer was traveling and unavailable for comment on Thursday. His defenders say there's no shame in letting candidates try to engage each other directly.


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Red Sox Pitchers Midseason Report: Expectations vs. Reality
By Adam KaufmanBoston.com Correspondent | 07.03.14 | 2:40 PM
This week, at the midpoint of the Red Sox' season, we began to examine how the high hopes of the preseason have given way to a much harsher reality. Each day, we'll focus on a specific area. Today, we'll continue with the starting pitchers.
Note: Statistical information is at the conclusion of 84 games. Next
Clay Buchholz
March: He's a former first-rounder, a two-time All-Star, and he has ace-like stuff, yet he's Boston's fifth starter. Why? He can't stay healthy. Maybe this makes the most sense for the 29-year-old Buchholz. The righty was electric to begin 2013 and finished with a 12-1 record and 1.74 ERA in 16 starts, but he also dealt with neck and shoulder woes and had countless critics questioning his toughness. In the playoffs, he took a step back, struggling in three of four starts and not making it beyond the fourth inning of the other. It's inevitable his numbers will inflate at least a little in 2014, but hopefully not by three runs like in 2012. This spring, he's started five games and flashed a 2.84 ERA, which feels about right for his potential when healthy. At the back-end of the rotation, he should benefit from extra days off and rest. For a guy who should be the team's second starter, he ought to be the best No. 5 in baseball.
Midpoint: Or, Buchholz's ERA will jump by five runs like it did in 2008 and he'll be terrible no matter his place in the rotation. Needless to say, an injury-plagued but All-Star level 2013 did not carry over to this season for the confidence-challenged starter. Buchholz is 3-4 with a 6.22 ERA over 12 starts. His 6.1 strikeouts per nine innings match a career-low, while his 12.3 hits allowed per nine are a new high. Early in the year, his velocity was down, his command was unpredictable and he almost never made it out of the sixth inning – if he made it that far at all. After a miserable May in which he suffered through a 7.40 ERA in five appearances, a hyperextended left knee – code for "anything for a mental break" – landed Buchholz on the disabled list for nearly a month.
Second-Half: If the struggling Red Sox are going to make any sort of run toward the playoffs, they'll need Buchholz to be a key cog in that success. In two starts since returning from the DL, Buchholz has a 3.29 ERA over 13 2/3 innings. Of the five runs he's allowed, four have come via the long-ball. Most significant, the pitcher has yet to walk a batter. He's been very vocal about his new-found confidence, comfort on the mound, and how much the break helped. Maybe I'm a glutton for punishment, but I'm expecting Buchholz to have an ERA just south of 4 in the months ahead – and the kind of physical reliability that won't result in another 15-plus day absence. Next
Rubby De La Rosa
March: N/A (Honing his skills in Pawtucket.)
Midpoint: The flame-throwing 25-year-old has enjoyed five starts for Boston, going 2-2 with a 2.51 ERA and a slim 1.021 WHIP and 8.4 strikeouts per nine over 32 1/3 innings. De La Rosa's two starts against the Tigers and Orioles were sub-par (6.35 ERA in 11 1/3 innings), but he's been sensational in three others versus the Rays, Twins and A's (0.43 ERA in 21 innings). At the least, he can be relied upon to reach the sixth inning and throw 100 pitches each time out.
Second-Half: The only reason De La Rosa is in Pawtucket right now is because he's the victim of a numbers game. These things tend to work themselves out, so bank on the righty's demotion to be brief. In a season filled with negatives, many of the prospects provide a light at the end of the tunnel and De La Rosa is no exception. His acquisition from the Dodgers in that 2012 blockbuster should prove to be yet another coup in the deal and he's bound to get at least a handful of additional starts the rest of the way to keep showing it. Next
Felix Doubront
March: Along with Jon Lester, Doubront gives the Red Sox the ability to have two dominant southpaws in their rotation. Fortunately, unlike last season, the 26-year-old arrived to camp in shape, which puts him a few steps ahead of where he began last April. Doubront was 11-6 with an improved 4.32 in his second full year in the rotation, but he also enjoyed a 19-start stretch with a 2.99 ERA from May to August. In the postseason, he was almost flawless as a reliever with a 1.29 ERA in four appearances, but he openly didn't want to be in the bullpen. So, safe to say he's breathing easier with Ryan Dempster out of the picture. Doubront should continue to trend in a positive direction in 2014.
Midpoint: Alas, it doesn't always work out that way. Like Clay Buchholz, Doubront spent about a month on the shelf. In his case, it was a left shoulder strain. In all, the starter-turned-back-to-reliever is 2-4 in 11 appearances (10 starts). Doubront's 4.99 ERA, 1.471 WHIP, and 4.0 walks per nine innings are all in line with his career averages (4.66 ERA, 1.457 WHIP, 4.0 BB/nine). Again disgruntled, he's back in the 'pen, where he's made one flawless two-inning appearance. It was the only outing in which Doubront has held an opponent off the board all year.
Second-Half: Doubront is young, lefthanded, affordable ($586,000), and under the Sox' control until 2018 – yet it feels his time in Boston may be nearing an end. While the flashes of brilliance were certainly there in 2013, Doubront has yet to build on that success this season and he'd be a logical trade chip for a much-needed bat come the July 31 trade deadline. If he stays, he could be an effective reliever but, at this point, he's no longer a desirable option in the rotation with arms like Brandon Workman and Rubby De La Rosa emerging. Next
John Lackey
March: The 11-year vet may have completely altered his eventual Boston legacy in 2013 when he bounced back from Tommy John surgery to be the Sox' most consistent starter from beginning to end, and then capped his redemption tour by outdueling Justin Verlander in the ALCS and pitching in three World Series games. That being said, it's almost impossible not to expect a regression from Lackey in 2014. The motivation to prove his doubters wrong couldn't possibly be what it was a year ago when he rarely had a bad outing. That doesn't mean he'll be the guy with a 5.26 ERA in his first two years for Boston; he just probably won't be the same one who walked off the mound a champion last October.
Midpoint: If Lackey has regressed from last season, it's been in about the slightest ways imaginable. Once again, the veteran has arguably been Boston's most consistent starter, though he's run into some trouble in his last two outings against the Mariners and Yankees (11.42 ERA in 8 2/3 innings). Prior, he'd had a 2.27 ERA over 11 starts and 79 1/3 frames. Overall, Lackey is 9-4 with a 3.62 ERA in 112 innings and his 4.32 strikeout-to-walk ratio is far and away a career-best.
Second-Half: Why doubt Lackey now? In all likelihood, the All-Star hopeful will finish the year with double-digit wins (a guarantee, barring injury) and an ERA in the mid-3's for the second straight healthy season. The most interesting story involving Lackey is his future. Because of the injury clause in his contract, he's slated to pitch in Boston for $500,000 next season. Some have speculated Lackey would rather retire or go earn big money in Japan, while Red Sox management has expressed a public belief he'll stay and honor his contract. The more likely scenario is Lackey will receive a new deal from the Sox, whether that's financially back-loaded on its additional term or a completely new contract starting in 2015 for multiple years. Next
Jon Lester
March: With a new contract in focus, the Red Sox postseason ace hasn't looked this locked in since October. In three spring starts, the 30-year-old has allowed one run in 12 2/3 innings, good for a 0.71 ERA. Lester endured an awfully rocky stretch from September 2011 through the entire 2012 campaign, and then an ugly six-week stretch in the middle of last year. However, the southpaw was among the best hurlers in the game in the second half with a 7-2 record and 2.57 ERA before improving by the round against the Rays, Tigers, and Cardinals in the playoffs. Lester is expected to reach his new and very lucrative deal early in the year, if not prior, and that commitment will put 2014 under the microscope like no other. He'll have to be strong and consistent from start to finish. I'm not sure about future seasons, but I'd expect he's up for the task in this one.
Midpoint: To little surprise, Lester is in the midst of what could wind up being the best year of his career. At the moment, he's 9-7 after receiving little run support, but boasts personal-bests with a 2.92 ERA and 1.184 WHIP, 2.3 walks per nine innings, and a 3.97 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 17 starts spanning 114 innings. Like John Lackey, he's been a model of consistency; in his case, he's good for one tough start a month amidst several great ones. However, he still doesn't have that new contract.
Second-Half: As Lester inches closer and closer to free agency, he's gotten hotter and hotter. Over his last seven starts, the Red Sox are 6-1 while Lester has produced a 2.30 ERA. There are rumors of contract negotiations starting up again between the ace and club, but nothing concrete. At this point, the Sox will have to pay a handsome ransom to keep one of their homegrown talents on the staff. The team might consider dealing him in the next month if the price starts to look exorbitant, but the seller's mentality is generally foreign to the Red Sox so don't expect it. Lester will ride out the season doing exactly what he's doing and get paid a hefty sum come the winner, hopefully by his current bosses. Next
Jake Peavy
March: The soon to be 33-year-old former Cy Young winner hasn't exactly been a model of health in recent years, but slicing open his finger in a fishing incident was a new one. Fortunately, Peavy is recovered. He went 4-1 with a 4.04 ERA over 10 starts after changing Sox last season, plus a disappointing playoff performance. If that mentality of having something to prove drives Peavy as it did John Lackey in 2013, the Red Sox will be in great shape. Personally, I'm expecting more of the same – some hiccups, injuries, and an ERA in the low-4's.
Midpoint: Regarding ERA, close enough; Peavy's at 4.82 in his 17 starts and 104 2/3 innings. The good news is he's stayed healthy. The shock here is that the long-time National Leaguer is a paltry 1-7. In his defense, Peavy has allowed two runs or fewer on seven occasions, most of which should have led to W's, but only one against the Blue Jays way back on April 25 achieved the feat. The season got particularly rocky in June when Peavy went 0-5 and the Sox lost all six of his starts as he produced a 5.40 ERA.
Second-Half: If the Red Sox do start selling off parts later this month or after the non-waiver trade deadline in August, don't be shocked if Peavy is one of them. He'll be a free agent at the end of the year and could provide starting depth for a contender, much the same way he did when Boston acquired him around this time last year. Now, though, assume a return to the NL, where he's had the vast majority of his success. Whether he stays or goes, the numbers should be about the same. Maybe even with a couple more wins. Next
Brandon Workman
March: The 25-year-old Workman is projected to be a member of the rotation for years to come, though he'll start 2014 in the bullpen. As a rookie, he had no problem fanning batters but struggled with his control, accounting for a 3.13 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 41 2/3 frames spanning 20 games – and just three starts. Workman hit his stride in the postseason when he silenced those critical of his late-game performances with 8 2/3 innings in which he surrendered just one unearned run. He'll have to trim the number of hits he allows, but he'll be a go-to spot-starting option and should have a strong first full year in the majors.
Midpoint: It hasn't been a full year in the majors, but Workman has mostly excelled during his time with the big club. Entering Wednesday's loss to the Cubs, the hard-throwing righty was 1-1 with a 3.27 ERA in nine outings (six starts). In virtually the same number of innings as in 2013 (41.1 vs. 41.2), Workman allowed fewer hits (30 vs. 44), runs (15 vs. 23), walks (14 vs. 15), and homers (4 vs. 5). His WHIP was a far superior 1.065. The only downside is his strikeout totals, which dipped from 10.2 per nine innings to 7.2. Workman also missed the better part of two weeks after being suspended for throwing at the Rays' Evan Longoria.
Second-Half: With Felix Doubront in the bullpen, the Red Sox have made room for Workman. His place there should be solidified, barring prolonged struggles, and he should continue to deliver. At worst, I'd project a second-half ERA around 4.50 as teams around the league get additional looks at the youngster. Back to the beginning
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Weathers: Time to 'turn page'
Free-agent reliever believes he won't return to Reds next season
By Mark Sheldon / MLB.com
CINCINNATI -- Veteran reliever and free agent David Weathers is pretty convinced that his days with the Reds are over.
"As far as I'm concerned, I've flipped the page," Weathers told MLB.com on Wednesday.
Since the end of the season, the Reds and general manager Walt Jocketty have had some talks with Dan Horwits, Weathers' agent. Nothing has progressed to the serious stages, and Weathers said no offers have been made.
Therefore, the right-handed Weathers is looking elsewhere.
"I don't anticipate anything with Cincinnati," Weathers said. "They haven't called but once or twice. The way we are looking at it, we're moving on. A lot teams have called looking to talk, but we haven't been allowed to talk about numbers. I look forward to Friday."
Thursday is the final day of the exclusive negotiating period teams have with their own free agents. On Friday, the market goes wide open and players can negotiate with any team they wish.
"We talked a couple of times last month," Horwits said. "They had thoughts that they were interested. But the next conversation has never taken place."
Reds general manager Walt Jocketty indicated the club still wanted to keep Weathers.
"I told his agent that we have interest, and that's where we left it," Jocketty said. "They didn't give me a lot of direction. I still plan to talk with them this week."
Weathers has been the Reds' most dependable reliever the past two seasons. A key setup man in the eighth inning this past season, the 39-year-old went 4-6 with a 3.25 ERA over 72 relief appearances. It was his sixth straight season with at least 70 games pitched.
Two of Weathers' 15 inherited runners scored on him in 2008. He had a 2.45 ERA over his final 36 appearances. In '07, as Cincinnati's closer, he saved 33 games but lost the role when free agent Francisco Cordero was signed last offseason.
If Weathers departs, it might become more crucial for the Reds to re-sign their two other veteran free-agent relievers -- Mike Lincoln and lefty Jeremy Affeldt. Jared Burton is the only dependable right-handed setup man currently on the Reds' roster.
This past season was the final year of Weathers' two-year, $5 million contract. Because of family concerns, he took less than he may have received elsewhere to remain with the Reds, in part because his hometown of Loretto, Tenn., is only a five-hour drive from Cincinnati.
"The last time, I wanted to come back there really bad. I made a lot of sacrifices to come back," Weathers said. "I've already prepared my family. They know things will be different. They think it's kind of cool. "I know Walt has a team to run, so there are no hard feelings. You just hope when someone tells you something, they stick with their word. I know Walt has a history of being a good GM and a good person. Maybe the economics of the country has affected things. Who knows? It would blow me away if anything got done with the Reds." Jocketty confirmed that the downturn of the national economy has made it tougher to gauge the market. "I haven't gotten a handle on it yet, and I don't think anyone else has," Jocketty said. "We're not sure what the market will be for these guys." Weathers did not reveal what kind of contract he is seeking. Among veteran relievers, LaTroy Hawkins was the first to sign when he re-upped with the Astros on Friday for one year at $3.5 million, plus incentives. In the Major Leagues since 1991, Weathers has pitched with nine clubs, including two tours with the Reds, in 1998 and 2005-08. Lifetime, he is 68-82 with a 4.27 ERA. Should the Reds make another call, Weathers wasn't very optimistic he would listen to any offers. "If they want me, they'd have made an effort by now, which hasn't happened," he said. "I've been in the game long enough to know when to turn the page. It seems to be about that time."Mark Sheldon is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Celebrating its 10th birthday, Northern Ireland's premier gardening event this week launched its 2014 programme in the show's stunning new venue, Antrim Castle Gardens.
Running from May 9 to 11, an expanded new look Garden Show Ireland will be packed full of all things gardening including appearances by Channel 4's River Cottage team, Alys Fowler from BBC Gardeners' World, Ireland's world-renowned plantswoman and broadcaster, Helen Dillon, and much more.
With thousands of specialist plants ready for spring planting, great garden shopping, garden designers and expert plantsmen, show gardens, a craft village, a free design clinic, artisan food stalls, live music, garden gourmet, challenges for community groups to create a garden, a dedicated kids zone and more, the event promises to be the ultimate garden show experience for gardeners of all ages and experiences.
Following the completion of the largest ever historic garden restoration undertaken in Ireland, the 400-year-old gardens at Antrim Castle are an historical gem and provide the perfect new backdrop as Garden Show Ireland Director, Claire Faulkner explained: "We are delighted to be launching the 2014 Show in our new home at Antrim Castle Gardens. The Show has grown and has many new elements this year. These gardens offer great space and superb facilities and the central location makes it accessible to a wide catchment area. The restoration work is simply breathtaking and we are excited and privileged to be working in partnership with Antrim Borough Council to present our 2014 Show in these stunning surroundings."
Mayor of Antrim, Councillor Roderick Swann, added: "Hosting the garden show within Antrim Castle Gardens is a perfect fit and the beginning of what we hope will be a long partnership between Antrim Borough Council and Garden Show Ireland.
"This prestigious event will not only attract many visitors to the Borough from across Ireland, but will also provide an ideal opportunity to celebrate the restoration of this historic place."
Reflecting the rise of the kitchen garden movement this year's show will focus on 'Grow your Own' and the big attractions for 2014 will include a gardening double bill as BBC Gardeners' World and kitchen garden expert, Alys Fowler will be on hand alongside world-renowned plantswoman, writer, lecturer and broadcaster Helen Dillon. Plus, River Cottage Head Chef and Head Gardener will share their passion for home grown produce and their drive for improving the eating habits of a nation as they host numerous demonstrations throughout the weekend.
Show Gardens will once again be a centre piece of the weekend and the introduction of a UTV Magazine Show Garden Design Competition is set to raise the bar for this year's event.
The Show will also witness the debut of a specialist Garden Design Clinic organised by GLDA (the Garden Landscape Designers Association) offering free garden design ideas for visitors from qualified professional designers.
In addition, children of all ages will be encouraged to get involved with a dedicated Little Green Fingers zone for the youngest gardeners, Allianz Scarecrow Square created by primary schools from the integrated sector, the Edible Containers Competition for Primary School children and the Allianz Schools Garden Challenge for Secondary Schools.
The Team Challenge supported by The Enkalon Foundation will be encouraging community groups, charities, groups of friends and work colleagues to get their gardening gloves on and design and build a garden in a day. Green-fingered or beginner gardeners alike can enjoy browsing the many exhibitors' stalls for creative gardening ideas and outdoor purchases.
Home-baked treats, fresh coffee, strawberries and cream and fizz on the lawn can all be enjoyed whilst listening to the Martello Jazz band and more.
Eddie Rowan, Events Manager at Northern Ireland Tourist Board, said: "NITB is pleased to sponsor Garden Show Ireland in its new home at Antrim Castle Gardens.
"I have personally attended the event in previous years and have always enjoyed the experience and the professional organisation of the show. We wish the organisers every success for 2014 and beyond at this stunning new location."
The 2014 Garden Show Ireland will run from May 9-11 at Antrim Castle Gardens and is open daily from 10am to 6pm with parking adjacent. Admission for adults is £10 (concession £8) and the event is free for children under 16. There is a reduced rate for online booking. For more information visit www.gardenshowireland.com


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The following is excerpted from the book Confessions of a Prep School Mommy Handler by Wade Rouse.
I am visited by the father of the little girl with those shoes. He is sitting in my office a few days later, waiting for me, stopping in early to see me before I even get a call from Kitsy. He is wearing a frayed, pilled navy blazer, with a T-shirt underneath. His short hair is flecked with gray, and his face is lined and tan. Though he is relatively young–late thirties maybe–he looks older than his years. He speaks quietly to me, looking around in a reverential way.
"It's harder than I thought," he says to me, "keeping up with everything."
I know immediately what he means by "everything."
"You need to talk to the admissions director, or the director of business," I say gently. "They can help you. This really isn't my area." "I can't do that. I don't want anyone to see me walking into one of those offices. They'll know why. I was told to talk to you. That you'd understand… help me."
This isn't the first time a parent has come to me regarding the financial strain of attending Tate, even if they receive a generous financial aid package. Tate is exceedingly generous with its financial aid. The school believes in and wants a diverse school, knowing a wide range of people and experiences in the classroom and community helps define a great education. And Tate tells all families about "additional expenses," those that go "above and beyond the cost of tuition." Yet I'm sure it always comes as a shock to discover what above and beyond can truly mean: the right clothes, the right shoes, tutors, laptops, athletics, extracurriculars, field trips and, of course, just trying to keep up with the Joneses, some of whom are able to budget hundreds of dollars a month for manicures and blow-outs. These financial aid families may attend Tate, but that doesn't mean, sadly, they can "keep up" at Tate. That doesn't mean they can go to Fiji or the Galapagos on spring break every year, or that their kids can attend the soccer camp at Stanford or the acting workshop in London, or that their kids get a $250 allowance each week, or that a sixteenth birthday automatically means a new Audi TT convertible. It's hard to be the only one who can't afford something in a world where most everyone can.
The father nervously unbuttons his blazer to reveal a navy blue T-shirt that says "Union Pipefitters: Local 157."
"I keep the blazer in my car for when I have to come into the school," he says apologetically. He takes a deep breath to calm himself but his lungs rattle and he starts coughing, hacking, a deep smoker's cough. "I'm so sorry. It's just that my little girl is so smart. She's just… so special, you know? God has truly blessed her… truly blessed me. And I want her to have everything I never had, to have only the best opportunities, no matter the cost. I want her to go here, I want her to go to a private college, and not work a blue-collar job. I want her to be one of these people. She just wants to fit in… I just want to fit in. I feel paralyzed."
I can feel my heart in my throat. I do not want to cry, and I am so close to breaking down right now. I want to say so much, but I don't.
I want to tell this good man that, unfortunately, this is really what it all comes down to at Tate and in life–embarrassment for never being good enough. No one can know that you receive financial aid, or that your grandparents pay your tuition, or that you're a hardworking blue-collar dad just trying to give his incredibly bright daughter the very best education he can, and a better life than he has.
No one can know that, even though you drive a new Jag and just moved into a $1.25 million home, you charge your monthly mortgage and your credit cards are nearly maxed.
No one can even know, for instance, that you are gay.
What all of this truly means, I believe, is that none of us ever feels good enough, especially in a world that places so much emphasis on perfection.
This is why the Saturday after talking with this father, when I am shopping at the mall, I beeline into Gap Kids instead of Banana Republic, my usual destination, and pick up the cutest pair of little girls' pink glitter ballet flats I have ever seen. I guess a size that I think will be appropriate, and head for the register, where the teenaged clerk who looks like Ashlee Simpson glares at me like I'm insane, her finger hovering just under the counter, over the security call button.
"They'll fit," I tell her like a crazy man, waving my debit card in front of her face.
On Monday I get to school extra early and secretly leave my gift in the locker of the girl with those shoes. There are no locks on many of the lockers–this is Tate, after all. After first period, I go into the hall to watch the kids changing class; I go into the hall to watch the little girl.
She has big green eyes, her daddy's jaw, and sandy hair, which is pulled back into a ponytail that flips around her head like a horse's tail. She wears little ruffly skirts nearly every day, tries so hard to look like the other little, rich girls. I look down at her feet. She is already wearing my shoes. They fit perfectly. They match her outfit perfectly. She walks down the hall, head upright, a fresh touch of lip gloss, smiling brightly, her body filled with a world of confidence. She walks directly by the Barbies, not dawdling by her locker as usual, waiting for the clique to leave or disperse. For once, she does not have to care what they think, because she has nice shoes. She doesn't care where her flats came from; she's just thrilled that they have appeared from heaven, like a sparkly, pink shooting star.
I know this is not a smart thing for me to have done, because very soon she will scuff them or outgrow them, or the style will change, or her parents will call Tate to report this curious incident. I know this is not a smart thing to do because fashion does not make her a better person. I know this flies in the face of emphasizing the inside over the outside, but I just can't imagine her going through one more day in bad shoes, one more day being bullied by the Barbies. No child should endure that. Not even for one day.
I buy these shoes for all the wrong reasons. To make myself feel better. To make up for everything I've never said or done.
I buy these shoes for all the right reasons, too. To let a child have some peace for a day. To buy a gift for a child who will never be my own. To buy a gift for a child who rarely gets girly little extras from her father but who I pray will realize one day everything her daddy has done for her.
Mostly, however, I buy these shoes to make up for everything I've never said or done.
Reprinted from the book Confessions of a Prep School Mommy Handler by Wade Rouse. Copyright (c) 2008 by Wade Rouse. Published by Three Rivers Press, a division of Random House, Inc.
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A simple click of the mouse can open a door to a criminal hacker who – unknown to the computer owner – can then remotely control a machine, making it divulge bank account numbers, passwords and corporate secrets. A network of such remote-controlled machines – known as a botnet – can launch attacks on websites for political or commercial reasons.
This year, activist hackers used botnets to temporarily take websites of the CIA and the UK's Serious Organised Crime Agency offline. Botnets have previously been used to silence official and media sites and sow confusion during the 2008 armed conflict between Russia and Georgia.
The US, by some estimates, has more computers infected with botnet programs, than any other country. But as different parts of the computing industry have blamed one another for the spread of botnets, the US has only now taken its first steps to tackle the problem.
Late last month, the commerce and homeland security departments asked for public comments on whether they should encourage internet service providers – which know the condition of their customers' machines – to voluntarily warn their subscribers if they appear to have been compromised.
As the US has lagged, other countries have moved ahead. Since 2007, most internet service providers in Japan have notified consumers if their machines appear to be part of a botnet and offered government-funded tools to clean the computers. This voluntary programme, which costs only $5m annually, has reduced the rate of botnet infection from about 2.5 per cent of personal computers to just 0.6 per cent.
In Australia, the Internet Industry Association established a voluntary code of conduct for service providers that came into effect in January. Net access providers serving more than 90 per cent of the connected population have pledged to notify customers about suspicious activity, help them stop it, and if need be quarantine them so that the computers cannot browse the wider web until they have been repaired.
"The Australian experiment has been stunningly successful," said Michael Barrett, chief information security officer for PayPal. "We will see more countries adopting this model."
In the US, by contrast, only a few major service providers have so far alerted consumers that they may be unwitting participants in a global crime ring or clandestine political fight.
One reason is helpdesk costs, though regulators say a jointly run support centre may resolve this. Another is the fear that customers could blame the provider and move to another carrier. "They are not in the security business, they are in the business business," said Steve Santorelli, of TeamCymru, an internet security research company. "If someone comes to a service provider and says 'This will make the world a better place, but it could cost you 20 per cent of your customers', they are going to say something very rude."


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Established in 1926, the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) is designed to offer selected college students the necessary Naval Science courses to qualify them for a commission in the United States Navy Reserve. Initially, NROTC Units were established at six Universities. Being a great success prior to World War II, the NROTC program was expanded to additional universities across the United States. The NROTC Unit at the University of Southern California was founded in 1940 and our "Sister" Battalion at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) was founded in 1938.
Midshipmen (a generic term for future Naval and Marine Officers while at school) were generally young men serving as officer apprentices who were quartered amidships in sailing vessels. Hence the origin of the word "Midshipmen." Today a Midshipman is a young man or woman training to become an officer in the United States Navy or United States Marine Corps through the NROTC Scholarship program. He or she has many duties and responsibilities as a future officer and a student, which must be accomplished with the highest possible degree of proficiency. These are in keeping with highest standards of the United States Naval Service and the mission of the NROTC to create the finest future leaders of not only the Navy but also of America.
One of only a limited number of Consortiums, the USC Trojan Battalion was joined with the UCLA Bruin Battalion to form what is now the NROTC Unit Los Angeles Consortium. Both Schools have a proud tradition and heritage, which has produced some of the finest Naval and Marine Corps Officers to serve our great nation. Through the portals of the Trojan Battalion has come a "Congressional Medal of Honor" recipient, an Astronaut, leaders in business as well as Admirals and Generals.
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Formed: 1996
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Soilwork News
Below is our complete Soilwork news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Soilwork To Appear At New York Islanders Game
Swedish melodic metal band Soilwork is thrilled to announce the band will join the NHL's New York Islanders on Monday, November 14th (Military Appreciation Day) for a home game at Barclays Center vs. the Tampa Bay Lightning.
While at Barclays Center, Soilwork vocalist and hockey enthusiast Bjorn "Speed" Strid and the band will take part in arena interviews, t-shirt toss, and a fan hype video to be aired during the game. Soilwork music videos will also be aired in the arena between periods. Not able to attend? You can view the game on TVA Sports, MSG+, SUN Sports television channels.
Vocalist Bjorn "Speed" Strid comments: "I started playing hockey when I was six and stopped when I was sixteen. I played in a local team called Landskrona, which also featured current NHL athletes. I was chosen among three other players from my club to be a part of Skåne Team in 1994, which featured the best players from the southern region of Sweden. Slowly after that I picked up the guitar and was blown away by the kick playing music gave me.
"I left my hockey career behind me and focused 100% on music but always looked back. Hockey has always been a big part of my life and while living in Toronto for five years, I played a lot of "shinny" - beer league hockey. I also got the chance to get to know Nikolay Kulemin." More...
Texas Revolution Fest Hosts Modern Metal Bill
October 22, 2016-Texas Revolution Festival held in Austin is a festival run by promoters Come And Take It Productions.
I've covered a lot of Come And Take It shows for Metalunderground.com, including the spring version of the festival, Texas Independence Fest in 2015. That festival featured such bands as Between The Buried And Me, Vital Remains, White Chapel, COC, Death Angel and Cavalera Conspiracy. Tonight billed such artists as Hatebreed, Devildriver, Soilwork and Crowbar.
The Independence Festival was a three-day outing, while Texas Revolution was only one day. Both festivals were held at the same venue—Empire Control Room & Garage. The Control Room stage was an smaller, inside stage that held many of the lesser-known and local acts. Ringworm headlined that stage. The Garage is an outside stage that housed the headliners. More...
Soilwork Kicking Off U.S. Tour
The "Fury Tour" kicks off this Friday, October 14th. Headlined by Swedish melodic metal band Soilwork, the trek will also feature support from Unearth, Wovenwar, Battlecross, and Darkness Divided.
Tickets are available now here and VIP packages are available through Show Stubs.
Starting today, fans can enter to win a pair of tickets to the "Fury Tour" date of their choice. The deadline to enter is 11:59pm EST on Sunday, October 16th.
A winner for each date of the tour will be selected at random and notified via e-mail. Take part in the contest through MetalSucks.net here. More...
Soilwork Releases New Teaser Video
Soilwork just released the fourth "Inside Death Resonance" video trailer in which singer Björn "Speed" Strid talks about the band's upcoming special collection of rarities, "Death Resonance."
The collection is due out August 19th, 2016 via Nuclear Blast. Check out this latest video clip below.
Soilwork is also thrilled to headline the upcoming "Fury Tour" featuring support from Unearth, Wovenwar, Battlecross, and Darkness Divided.
The tour will kick off on October 14th in Providence, RI and hit 26 cities, coming to a close in Toronto, ON on November 16th. Dates are available after the jump. More...
Soilwork Announces North American Tour
Swedish group Soilwork is thrilled to headline the upcoming "Fury Tour" featuring support from Unearth, Wovenwar, Battlecross, and Darkness Divided. The tour will kick-off on October 14th in Providence, RI and hit 26 cities, coming to a close in Toronto, ON on November 16th.
Soilwork vocalist Bjorn "Speed" Strid states: "We are very excited to announce our first North American headline run in a while, together with old friends in Unearth and Wovenwar. We are also bringing Battlecross and Darkness Divided, two awesome bands that we are looking forward to get to know a bit better!
"We have already done two direct support tours in North America, for our latest album with Soulfly and Fear Factory, where we gained a lot of new fans. Now it's time to bring 'The Ride Majestic World Tour' to North America via the 'Fury Tour' in full force with a headline set, featuring songs from our 20 year long career. It's gonna be magical ladies n' gents, don't miss out!"
Unearth vocalist Trevor Phipps states: "The power of the riff is hitting North America by way of the 'Fury Tour' this fall and we couldn't be happier to be part of it. From the mighty Soilwork, to the thrashers in Battlecross, our brothers in Wovenwar and the young guns in Darkness Divided this tour is stacked top to bottom. See you out there, North America." More...
Soilwork Posts "Death Resonance" Clip
Soilwork just released a third "Inside Death Resonance" video trailer in which singer Björn "Speed" Strid talks about the band's upcoming special collection of rarities, "Death Resonance," which is due out August 19th, 2016 via Nuclear Blast.
You can pre-order "Death Resonance" as CD digipak or clear vinyl at this location. The gloomy cover art was created by Mnemic guitarist Mircea Gabriel Eftemie (Volbeat, Carcass, Scar Symmtery, Strapping Young Lad).
Commented singer Björn "Speed" Strid: "The cover for 'Death Resonance' is made by Mircea Eftemie and in many ways he managed to capture what we went through while recording 'The Ride Majestic:' the sorrow, the close encounter with death, the aftermath and also the existential cogitation that came with it.
"It links those albums together, even though 'Death Resonance' contains unreleased material from 2005 and forward. The cover almost seems like a link between life and death and not only captures where the band is right now, but also where we've been and what lies ahead." More...
Soilwork Posts Rarities Trailer
Swedish group Soilwork just released the second "Inside Death Resonance" video trailer in which singer Björn "Speed" Strid talks about the band's upcoming special collection of rarities.
"Death Resonance" is due out August 19th, 2016 via Nuclear Blast. If you missed the 1st part of the trailer series, check it out here. More...
Soilwork Posts "Inside Death Resonance" Video
Soilwork just released the first "Inside Death Resonance" video trailer in which singer Björn "Speed" Strid talks about the band's upcoming special collection of rarities due out August 19th, 2016 via Nuclear Blast.
The band also recently lost drummer Dirk Verbeuren to Megadeth. The track listing for new rarities collection "Death Resonance" will be as follows:
1. Helsinki (see lyric video here)
2. Death Resonance
3. The End Begins Below the Surface
4. My Nerves, Your Everyday Tool
5. These Absent Eyes
6. Resisting the Current
7. When Sound Collides
8. Forever Lost in Vain
9. Sweet Demise
10. Sadistic Lullabye (2010)
11. Overclocked (2016 Mix)
12. Martyr (2016 Mix)
13. Sovereign (2016 Mix)
14. Wherever Thorns May Grow (2016 Mix)
15. Killed by Ignition (2016 Mix) More...
Soilwork Comments On Drummer Departure
Yesterday it was announced that longtime Soilwork drummer Dirk Verbeuren had departed the group to join Megadeth on a permanent basis after performing live with the band since May.
Soilwork vocalist Bjorn "Speed" Strid offers up his encouragement:
"In regards to the statement Megadeth released yesterday, confirming that Dirk will join them as their full time drummer, I just want to take the time to wish Dirk good luck on this new venture and thank him for 12 great years together. Together we have created a beast of a band and have pushed the limits musically further than we ever could have imagined."
Strid further states Soilwork is charging forward: "In the recent years Soilwork have found new ways of expressing ourselves and as much as of a cliché it is, I strongly believe that this is very much of a new era for us and that we still have so much left to say, whether it being with or without Dirk. This band has grown to be quite a metal collective and an institution that paves the way creatively and we hope that you, the fans, can feel the presence and the heart in our music still to this day. Believe me, it's there. More...
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Megadeth Announces New Permanent Drummer
Megadeth has now officially recruited Ex-Soilwork drummer Dirk Verbeuren as a permanent new member of the band. Verbeuren has also exited Soilwork for this opportunity. States the band in the following press release:
"Megadeth are happy to announce the addition of Dirk Verbeuren as the band's new drummer. Verbeuren, formerly of Swedish metal band Soilwork, has been performing with the band for months, his first show was Rock on the Range festival in May, to a crowd of 40,000 concertgoers.
"Most recently, Lamb Of God drummer Chris Adler had performed all the drums on the band's latest album, Dystopia, and had toured with Megadeth when not otherwise busy with his band."
Said bandleader Dave Mustaine: "Chris Adler's contributions are sure to be felt for years to come. Megadeth has been revitalized by Chris' playing, as well as his excellent suggestion of Dirk Verbeuren to drum with us. Tremendous thanks to Chris, and a big welcome to Dirk."
New drummer Verbeuren had this to say: "Dave, David and Kiko, I'm thankful for your warm welcome and thrilled at the opportunity to perform and create badass music with you guys. Chris Adler, thank you for introducing me to Megadeth – and for your encouragement and support." More...
Soilwork Streams "These Absent Eyes"
Sweden's Soilwork is streaming the track "These Absent Eyes" from the upcoming rarities collection "Death Resonance." The release is set to drop on August 19th via Nuclear Blast Records.
The track list is as follows:
1. Helsinki (see lyric video here)
2. Death Resonance
3. The End Begins Below the Surface
4. My Nerves, Your Everyday Tool
5. These Absent Eyes
6. Resisting the Current
7. When Sound Collides
8. Forever Lost in Vain
9. Sweet Demise
10. Sadistic Lullabye (2010)
11. Overclocked (2016 Mix)
12. Martyr (2016 Mix)
13. Sovereign (2016 Mix)
14. Wherever Thorns May Grow (2016 Mix)
15. Killed by Ignition (2016 Mix)
Check out "These Absent Eyes" here: More...
Soilwork Posts "Helsinki" Video
Soilwork just released one of the two brand new songs off an upcoming special collection of rarities titled "Death Resonance," which is due out August 19th, 2016 via Nuclear Blast.
Watch the lyric video for "Helsinki," created by videographer Tommy Antonini, in the player below. Commented guitar player David Andersson:
"Death. It's a word that might be used too often, but it can still be interpreted in a myriad different ways. It's not just the soma being deprived of its lifeforce; it's also the end of infinity, the birth of new possibilities and the acceptance of inevitable change. This song was written soon after the recording of our live album in Finland, making new friends and making sure that the old ones stay with us forever, despite the fact that everything is finite."
Akani Premieres New Song "Temple Of Lies"
Metallic hardcore four piece Akani - featuring current and former members of Merauder, Soilwork and Dark Tranquillity - premieres a new song entitled "Temple Of Lies", taken from the upcoming debut full-length "Through My Darkest Infernal", which will be out in stores through Demons Run Amok Entertainment on July 15th, 2016.
Check out now "Temple Of Lies" below.
Rogue Records Reveals Fallout 4 Mod Lineup
Rogue Records America has revealed the band lineup for an upcoming Fallout 4 hard rock/heavy metal radio station mod called "Rogue Radio." Complete with 44 songs by 38 bands and 2 DJs, "Rogue Radio" will be available for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 next month.
Commented Rogue Records America owner Dean Martinetti: "We saw that the opportunity was not only there for our artists, but we had room to add other artists - bands we admire and bands who wanted a chance to increase their reach to hopefully obtain new fans.
"We are aiming for the 4th of July, but we have to take a few things into consideration, like compatibility on all platforms. Testing is what will take the longest on here, but we need to get it right so everyone can enjoy what we have done"
The lineup, consisting of Rogue Records America bands as well as nationally touring and emerging artists, is as follows: More...
Soilwork Unveils "Death Resonance" Details
Soilwork has a special collection of rarities by the name "Death Resonance" coming out on August 19th, 2016 via Nuclear Blast.
Today the band reveals the cover art, created by Mnemic guitarist Mircea Gabriel Eftemie (Volbeat, Carcass, Scar Symmetry, Strapping Young Lad), as well as the track listing for "Death Resonance."
Commented singer Björn 'Speed' Strid: "The cover for 'Death Resonance' is made by Mircea Eftemie and in many ways he has managed to capture what we went through while recording 'The Ride Majestic:' the sorrow, the close encounter with death, the aftermath and also the existential cogitation that came with it.
"It links those albums together, even though 'Death Resonance' contains unreleased material from 2005 onwards. The cover almost seems like a link between life and death and not only captures where the band is right now, but also where we've been and what lies ahead."
01. Helsinki (new song)
02. Death Resonance (new song)
03. The End Begins Below The Surface (»The Ride Majestic« Japan bonus track)
04. My Nerves, Your Everyday Tool (»Beyond The Inifite« Japan-only EP)
05. These Absent Eyes (»Beyond The Inifite« Japan-only EP)
06. Resisting The Current (»Beyond The Inifite« Japan-only EP)
07. When Sound Collides (»Beyond The Inifite« Japan-only EP)
08. Forever Lost In Vain (»Beyond The Inifite« Japan-only EP)
09. Sweet Demise (»The Panic Broadcast« Japan bonus track)
10. Sadistic Lullabye (re-recorded, »The Panic Broadcast« Japan bonus track)
11. Overclocked (2016 mix, »Sworn A Great Divide« Japan bonus track)
12. Martyr (2016 mix, »Sworn A Great Divide« Japan bonus track)
13. Sovereign (2016 mix, »Sworn A Great Divide« Japan bonus track)
14. Wherever Thorns May Grow (2016 mix, »Stabbing The Drama« Japan bonus track)
15. Killed By Ignition (2016 mix, »Stabbing The Drama« Japan bonus track) More...
Soilwork Announces Rarities Collection
Soilwork today announces a special collection of rarities under the monicker "Death Resonance" and due out on August 19th, 2016 via Nuclear Blast Records.
Commented the band: "Attention Soilwork fans! Although The Tour Majestic is far from over, we've put together a very special release for you all. 'Death Resonance' compiles fifteen rare and unreleased tracks ranging all the way back to 'Stabbing The Drama.'
"Many of these tracks were previously only available in Asia. Two songs are brand new and five others have been remixed for your listening pleasure. More details to follow soon. Stay tuned!" More...
Video Recap Of Megadeth's Carolina Rebellion Show
Pro-shot filmed video footage of Megadeth's performance at this year's edition of the Carolina Rebellion festival, which was held May 6-8 at Rock City Campgrounds at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, NC, can be seen below.
The band played its first show with Soilwork drummer Dirk Verbeuren on May 20 at the Rock On The Range festival in Columbus, OH. Megadeth recruited Verbeuren to play drums for the band while Chris Adler is busy touring with Lamb Of God.
The setlist of this video recap: More...
Kreator Announces Tour With Sepultura, Soilwork
In early 2017, German thrash giants Kreator will tour Europe in support of an upcoming, yet-untitled new record. Guitarist/singer Mille Petrozza and his crew will be accompanied by a varied as well as iconic billing.
Sepultura has been announced to be direct support to the headliners, followed by Swedish melodic death metallers Soilwork and Belgium's finest death/grind outfit, Aborted.
Commented Mille Petrozza: "Finally we are gonna be back on a headlining tour through europe again. It will be more than two years by then since our last run and we have some amazing ideas for a new stage show, supporting our new album. It will be nothing less than spectacular, I promise! Looking forward to see all of you metal maniacs in 2017. And this will just be the beginning..." More...
Soilwork To Support Arch Enemy
Swedish metal band Soilwork released 10th album "The Ride Majestic" last year (reviewed here) and now the wait is finally over for U.K. fans to experience it live.
Soilwork will support Arch Enemy across the U.K. before playing a headline London show this August. Vocalist Bjorn 'Speed' Strid states:
"We are very excited to announce this UK run together with our fellow Swedes in Arch Enemy. For the first time since Ozzfest 2005, we are once again sharing the stage! It will be one hell of a riff-and shred fest, ladies and gents! We're also announcing a special one off headline show at the Underworld in London on August 25th. It's been a long time coming... do not miss out! See you in August!"
Dates are listed below. If you want to know what to expect from the show, check out our recent report of Soilwork's Chicago performance here. More...
Fear Factory At the Concord Music Hall 4/19/2016
Booking this show was an absolute nightmare and almost entirely my fault. I say almost because it it was only 0.01% other people's fault and 99.99% mine thanks to my bad habit of procrastination. I saw that Darren (Rex_84 to you readers) had already interviewed Dino a week ago and thought that I missed my shot at covering Fear Factory but already put in a request to Fear Factory's management instead of Soilwork's which led to discussion with Darren about what type of content was in his now published interview and led to me originally only getting a photo pass from Liz at Earplit PR. Of course by the time Darren, Doug, Ty and I all took the time to discuss whether or not to do a second Fear Factory interview and came to the conclusion that since Darren and Dino only discussed the history of the band through "Demanufacture," it would be a good idea to get Burt's take on Fear Factory starting with "Obsolete." Which we only discussed after I bought up the possibility days after I should have. Liz naturally took a vacation for from Friday through Monday and only confirmed the possibility of an interview on the day of the show and sent an e-mail to me stating that an interview was off the table after I'd already contacted the band's tour manager to confirm an interview... which was just a huge clusterfuck made worse by the tour manager being late to send the guest list to the box office when I was worried that I wouldn't even get in.
Of course after getting in, I stop at the merch table, buy a shirt and then look at the audience around me. One guy was still wearing those mallgoth JNCO raver pants that Hot Topic sold circa 2001 who I'm guessing spent the last 15 years in cryogenic suspension. Amazingly a lot of people in Star Wars shirts who frequently had chin straps that grew into full on neckbeards with one guy even wearing a full-on pleather trenchcoat. Part of me wanted to bring a college-aged Ani DeFranco fan with me just to see how fast she'd get triggered only to run into the arms of the security guy who happened to be a white dude with dreadlocks... Which might give her a full-on mental breakdown. More...


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Story: The series is split into four parts. The first two center around a guest staying at Gregory house, the third takes place on a train (a prequel) and the last part takes place in a hospital (or a renovated hotel.) The first two parts are easily my favourite. The show puts you in the shoes of the guest so you basically see everything through their eyes. I really like this format as it made me feel more involved with what was going on. The setting of the hotel itself was also great. Very dark and spooky like something out of a classic horror film. The last train and the bloody karte case definitely had their moments but they just didn't have the same impact on me overall.
Animation: Well it is a CGI show and it hasn't really aged too well... But it still has a certain charm to it that works (for me anyway.) At the very least it's still better than Funny Pet's animation.
Sound: I watched the English dub for this and the voices were all pretty much perfect. I especially loved Gregory's voice. The music was also fitting.
Characters: My favourite part of this series is definitely the large cast of unique and interesting characters. A lot of them don't get too much screen time but they're all memorable. Gregory would have to be my favourite here. He was just such a great character who managed to be both funny and creepy.
Overall: I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys unique anime and isn't picky about animation. It may not be a perfect series, but it's still a lot of fun to watch. This would be especially great to watch on Halloween.
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Try it too if you're having that problem, it's a very cheap way to solve it. Might not work for everyone though. Only attempt it if you're confident at taking things apart. It isn't difficult, but i'd advise caution. Don't touch anything you're not sure about. The buttons are on the front panel, which is connected by three ribbon cables, take them out, noting which way round they go, unscrew the button circuit, rub the eraser on all the square spiral shaped contacts, make sure the rubber bits on the back of your buttons don't have any crap on them, put it back together, and everything should be hunky dory. I'd recommend you save your sequences beforehand, to tape or sysex dump, just in case anything goes wrong.
Good luck.
Take advantage of the ability to sync all your different types of media & enjoy the MMT-8
nice and simple to use, and perfect for live stuff. I'm thinking about getting another one to use with a sampler live. I'd definatly recomend it coz it's so cheep and usefull.
With all these new gadgets coming from Alesis such as 14 Mod Effects, QS6.2/8.2, M1 mkII's, new effects rack, performance fx/synth, and Andy, It's a wonder why they didn't show us a MMT-16... That wouldv'e been a perfect buddie for the Andy... ALESIS ARE YOU LISTENING!?! Well I hope we see MMT-16 at NAMM 2004 oh I cant wait! :) (ok I'm just dreaming)
Well anyway, I did have fuzzy contacts when I got the unit... Swabs do work and for the dude who wanted the Manual... they got one at www.MMT8.net in pdf and html format.
And kudos to Martin G, I agree with you 100%, why are so many people sucked into Puter synth/sequencing... I have made few songs back in the day using puter, but I was never satisfies with my creations... mostly because I never played it... Puter sequencing is a lost cause... sure you can get some dopey ass beats and stuff, but you loose some integraty after a while... Save money and start buying toys!...
Oh well ---
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The Wiggles: Furry Tales
- Rated: G
- Genre: Family and Kids
- Release Year: 2014
- Running Time: 60 minutes
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Parents need to know The Wiggles: Furry Tales is a DVD with 21 songs that have to do with animals. The songs are zippy and catchy and easy for even the youngest of viewers to understand and remember. Although many parents are hesitant to watch preschool-targeted singers such as the perpetually upbeat and cheery Wiggles, little kids will get to sing, dance, and move around to all the animal-focused tunes.
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In THE WIGGLES: FURRY TALES, the new lineup of The Wiggles -- veteran Anthony (Anthony Field) and new additions Emma (Emma Watkins), Lachy (Lachlan Gillespie), and Simon (Simon Pryce) -- come together for their first sing-along video, a celebration of animal songs. In addition to songs about bunnies, tigers, dogs, camels, and koalas, there are a few tunes that encourage kids to get up and dance.
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There's not much plot to this video, but that's fine; toddlers and preschoolers just want to sing, dance, and revel in the happy-go-lucky Wiggles, and Furry Tales is a delight.
The Wiggles belong to the same corner of children's entertainment as Barney and Teletubbies: Mention them to a group of parents, and half will roll their eyes and the other half will start singing "Fruit Salad." Even those parents who may not be interested in seeing the Aussie kiddie singers themselves have to admit how entertaining they are to the youngest of viewers. Preschoolers will enjoy this new video of animal songs, especially the ones that also invite them to hop, dance, and move like a particular wild animal, such as "The Monkey Dance" or "Come On Let's Jump."
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Families can talk about the songs and how they all deal with animals. What, if anything, did you learn about animals? Which song was your favorite?
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DVD/Streaming release date: | February 25, 2014 |
Cast: | Murray Cook, Jeff Fatt, Anthony Field |
Director: | Paul Field |
Studio: | NCircle Entertainment |
Genre: | Family and Kids |
Topics: | Cats, dogs, and mice, Friendship, Music and sing-along |
Run time: | 60 minutes |
MPAA rating: | G |
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By Richard Clarke
Abou Diaby's own goal consigned Arsenal to their first defeat of the season at Old Trafford on Saturday evening.
The Frenchman midfielder inadvertently nodded home a Ryan Giggs free-kick in the 64th minute to complete Manchester United's second-half comeback on a disappointing day in the North-West.
Arsenal had looked good value for their lead until the 59th minute when Manuel Almunia clipped Wayne Rooney in the area and the England striker scored from the spot.
Andrey Arshavin's thunderous drive had given the visitors the advantage five minutes before the interval and, just after the restart, keeper Ben Foster saved point-blank from Robin van Persie.
This was a decent performance from Arsenal but the key moments in the second half did not go their way.
This game was never going to be decisive in Premier League terms but it was an illuminating yardstick for both sides at the start of the campaign,
Manchester United took the spoils but Arsenal showed enough to suggest they will be a force this season.
Wenger opted to make two changes for the first "Big Four" clash of the Premier League campaign. Nicklas Bendtner and Eduardo dropped out from side that beat Celtic in midweek. Van Persie and Arshavin came in.
With Cesc Fabregas (hamstring) injured Diaby, Denilson and Alex Song formed the midfield three while Willam Gallas and Thomas Vermaelen were paired at centre back.
Before kick-off, victories for Chelsea and Tottenham had put them joint top with 12 points. Both of these sides began this game with just six. A defeat for either would be far from terminal in terms of the title race but it would certainly make the table unhappy reading in until the Premier League kicked off again in a fortnight's time.
Arsenal started brightly but had created little before hesitancy at the back saw Darren Fletcher hook the ball from close range in the ninth minute.
The home side then started to pressure and, on the quarter-hour, William Gallas' miskick allowed Nani to go clear and only a superb challenge from Bacary Sagna stopped the Portuguese going clear on the left.
The game was starting to open up. In the 22nd minute, Patrice Evra reached the byline and whipped the ball back to the near post where Vermalen shepherded Rooney out of the way. Arsenal broke immediately and suddenly Van Persie was in the area. The Dutchman pirouetted to get the ball on his left foot however Evra had raced back and deflected the resulting shot high over the bar.
Van Persie took the corner himself and keeper Ben Foster could only slap the ball out to Arshavin 15 yards out. His rising sidefoot shot whistled a whisker wide of the far post. Arsenal's closest effort so far.
Manchester United continued to have more pressure. Gallas clipped Evra as he burst through and Rooney curled the free-kick wide.
But Arsenal had a couple of credible shouts for a penalty before they would took the lead. Van Persie was clipped on the right of the area and then, more obviously, Darren Fletcher clattered into Arshavin a minute or so later. Both times referee Mike Dean waved play on.
The Russian would have swift revenge.
Five minutes from half time, Arshavin collected the ball on the left and unleashed one of his, now trademark, thunderbolts. It was too powerful for Foster, who could only palm the ball into the top corner of the net.
Manchester United were stung. They had edged the first half until then and tried to restored parity before the break. The closest they came was when Nemanja Vidic saw his shot kicked off the line following a corner from Giggs
By the time the second half had begun, rain had arrived in Manchester.
The home goal was also under a bit of a deluge as the game restarted. Arshavin's burst of pace saw him beat Vidic to the byline and cross low for Van Persie in the six-yard area. The Dutch striker got away his shot first time but Foster flicked out a foot to divert the ball wide from point-blank range.
Seconds later, an unmarked Eboue miscontrolled Clichy's cross at the far post when he should have tried his luck with a volley.
Antonio Valencia blazed over as Manchester United started the claw their way back into the game. They would not have to wait long for an equaliser. In the 59th minute, Rooney raced across the area and poked the ball away from Almunia. The keeper certainly made contact with the striker as he went through. Rooney picked himself up and stroked the ball home from the spot.
Arsenal nearly produced a sucker-punch two minutes later when Van Persie whipped in a free-kick from the right, Foster misjudged it and the ball bounced off the bar.
However Manchester United took the lead shortly afterwards in bizarre fashion. In the 64th minute Giggs curled in a free-kick to the near post and, under little pressure, Diaby nodded the ball into his own net.
Evra forced a low save from Almunia as Manchester United looked for a third. With 19 minutes left, Wenger withdrew Eboue for Bendtner as he pushed on for an equaliser.
The change produced pressure but no real chances. Vermaelen sent a header wide while Diaby and substitute Eduardo tried to be a danger in the Manchester United area.
In fact it was the home side that had all the opportunities. Another replacement, Dimitar Berbatov sliced horribly wide then, in injury time, Nani wasted two chances.
In the final seconds, Van Persie slammed home from six yards but in the build-up, Gallas had been flagged offside. Following that, Wenger was sent from the dug-out by referee Dean.
A disappointing end to a display that had promised much.
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- Almunia Yellow Card
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- Sagna Yellow Card
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- Gallas Yellow Card
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- Clichy
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- Denilson 79
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- Song Yellow Card
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- Arshavin 81 Goal!
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- Diaby Goal!
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- Eboue 71 Yellow Card
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- van Persie Yellow Card
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- Eduardo 79
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- Silvestre
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- Ramsey 81
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- Gibbs
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- Bendtner 71
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- O'Shea
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- Evra Yellow Card
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- Valencia 63
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- Fletcher
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- Carrick
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- Nani
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- Giggs 85
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- Rooney Goal!
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- Kuszczak
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- Neville
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- Owen
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On the Table: Vegetables, fresh fish, unusual ingredients elevate Chaya's Japanese meals
April 24, 2014 12:00 AMA friend who graduated from Carnegie Mellon University at least a decade ago speaks fondly of a sushi club he started with friends who were enthusiastic but knew very little about sushi.
As students, they would dine out once a month, with chefs as guides who taught them the basics. Start with mild or citrus-laced fish and move into rich flavors. Use ginger as a palate cleanser. No need for chopsticks with nigiri; simply pick up a piece, turn it over and dip the fish in soy sauce.
Among places they'd visit were Kiku in Station Square, Umi in Shadyside and Hana Sushi Downtown, now closed.
Squirrel Hill
- Hours: 5 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays; 5 to 9:45 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
- Basics: An inviting neighborhood restaurant, Chaya offers sushi and authentic Japanese dishes for first-timers to adventurous diners.
- Dishes: Tsukemono, ohitashi, chawanmushi, fried chicken, hotaruika, kampachi collar, kaninabe or kamonabe hot pot, various sashimi and sushi selections.
- Prices: Nigiri $2.50 to $8, sushi rolls $3.25 to $15, appetizers $4.50 to $14.50, omakase, sushi and sashimi combination dinners $19 to $114, tempura $15 to $21; cutlets $14 to $23, teriyaki $15 to $22, broiled fish $13 to $19; noodles $14 to $22, rice bowls $14 to $23, hot pots $24 to $27, tsukemono pickles $2 to $8.25.
- Summary: Credit cards, street parking, BYOB.
- Noise level: Quiet.
A Squirrel Hill staple since 2001, Chaya became his favorite place and still is, which is why I met him there on a weeknight several months ago. I've returned several times since.
I've grown to like Chaya, but not just for the sushi. I'm interested in the selection of appetizers, tempura, noodles and hot pots, a multipage menu with a range that rivals a diner. And like a diner, Chaya serves homestyle fare, although here it's simple but tailored Japanese cuisine with plenty of vegetables, fresh fish and unusual ingredients.
Chaya means "tea shop," although it offers only green tea and oolong. In the dining room, blond wood tables sit close together, separated by screens and bamboo accents.
A sushi bar in the back is decorated with flags and Japanese paraphernalia, including a Hello Kitty statue, the white cartoon bobtail cat wearing a bow. Here you'll find the owner and executive chef, Fumio Yasuzawa. He was in Tokyo until 1975, then moved to a Manhattan hotel, where he cooked from 1975 to 1996. He stayed in the New York area until 1999.
Tables are first-come, first-served with the exception of the sushi-centric omakase menu or the nabemono menu with a hot pot or shabu shabu course. Both require a reservation with two days' notice.
Otherwise, the wait can be 20 minutes to more than an hour, which is saying something when a restaurant has been around for well over a decade. It's worth the wait here.
At the start of a meal, a server dressed in a kimono delivers tea to the table as well as a hot hand towel wrapped in plastic. As you peruse the menu, start with the tsukemono ($8.25). The assortment of pickles is a bright presentation of quarter-sized Japanese cucumbers, yellow diakon, half-sweet burdock root and earthy wood-ear mushrooms. With pickles on just about every stylish menu around town, these are standouts.
Also try the ohitashi ($5.25), leaves of spinach pressed into a square. Although the room temperature greens taste undersalted, layer them with a bite of bonito flakes and dip greens into the salty dashi.
The savory custard, chawanmushi, is a little cup of comfort food with shrimp, ginkgo nuts and lily root and seasoned with mirin and soy ($5.75). Or stick with a more familiar bite and texture, such as fried chicken ($5.50) with super crispy skin, served with a slice of lime.
Appetizers labeled "advanced Japanese cuisine" have a double star on the menu. They include the pillowy sea urchin garnished with nori ($9.75) or the more exotic hotaruika ($5.50), tiny, raw squid traditionally served in the spring.
Funky variations on natto ($4.75-$6.75) start with fermented soybeans that taste like cheese and nuts. Each bite will emerge with spiderweb-like strings. A word of warning: natto is pungent and has been compared to the smell of old socks.
The entrees are more approachable, such as chicken or pork cutlets ($16-$23) served with fried chicken, salad, rice and soup. I find the broiled fish more interesting, such as the yellowtail or kampachi collar ($16-$19 as a dinner). With a large bone, a collar can be imposing but they're meaty and flavorful. Don't be afraid to use your fingers.
But my favorite entrees are the hot pots such as the kamonabe ($24 to $27 as a dinner) with duck. The soup is beautiful, with match sticks of young scallions beside tiny enoki mushrooms. Greens lie against shitakes and squares of tofu, with cabbage tucked along the edge of the pot. Duck breast rests beneath these vegetables, with thick, springy udon noodles to anchor the bowl. It's one of the most pleasing soups in Pittsburgh.
And as for that sushi and sashimi? It warrants a visit unto itself for simple, fresh and often very good fish. I prefer hamachi (yellowtail) maguro (bigeye tuna) or unagi (eel) nigiri over the Pittsburgh roll ($15) or the red devil roll ($18) layered with multiple ingredients.
No matter the order, Chaya offers a compelling menu, whether you have been a patron for years or your visits have just begun.