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is it possible to convert whole visual studio 2008 web site project to visual studio 2010 web site project
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Visual Studio 2010 includes new resource contention profiling features that help detect concurrency contention among threads. We walk through a profiling investigation to demonstrate how you can pinpoint and fix resource contention problems in your code.
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The tastes of childhood have always been a touchstone for Thomas Keller, and now they've been collected into a dazzling amalgam of American and French baked goods. You'll find recipes for the beloved TKOs and Oh Ohs (Keller's takes on Oreos and Hostess's Ho Hos), plus all the French classics he fell in love with as a young chef apprenticing in Paris: the baguettes, the macarons, the mille-feuilles, the tartes aux fruits. Coauthor Sebastien Rouxel, executive pastry chef for the Thomas Keller Restaurant Group, has spent years refining his techniques. Every page offers a new lesson: a trick that assures uniformity, a subtlety that makes for a professional finish, a flash of brilliance that heightens flavor and enhances texture. The deft twists, perfectly written recipes and dazzling photographs make perfection inevitable. Hardcover; 400 pages.
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By Terry Kovel
Sometimes an unusual piece of furniture is offered for sale, and many collectors fight over it. A "Dr. Byrne's Medical Examination Chair" was offered by Skinner Auctioneers of Boston.
The odd chair was clearly labeled with its name and the maker, S. Betz & Co. of Chicago. The red-painted steel chair also was marked on the footrests with the maker's name and the words "Model 1901 Prof. A.H. Ferguson."
The chair has levers to adjust the back, footrest and height, and it can be flattened to use as a table with stirrups. It is about 56 inches high. Nineteenth-century medical chairs are not often sold. This one brought $475.
Would you buy a 1930 permanent-wave machine with a chair hood and dangling cords? Would you put a 1940s washing machine in your living room near a wall of polished steel school lockers? Few pieces of furniture representing technology (rather than decorative arts) have survived, but all of the ones we mentioned have sold at recent auctions.
Q: My child-size green lusterware tea set is decorated with white and pink flower blossoms. The set includes four cups and 3-1/4-inch-diameter saucers, a 3-1/2-inch teapot, and a sugar and creamer. Some of the pieces are marked "Made in Japan." There's not a chip anywhere. Age and value?
A: Many lusterware children's tea sets were made in Japan during the 1930s. Your set was probably made then, or perhaps as early as the late 1920s. Your set is a small one, without plates. It would sell for about $35 to $50.
Q: I have an original Woodstock poster in mint condition. What is it worth?
A: The famous Woodstock Music and Art Fair was held near White Lake, N.Y., in 1969. The festival is considered one of the most important moments in American music history. The best-known Woodstock poster was designed by Arnold Skolnick and came in two sizes, 18 by 24 inches and 32 by 24 inches. It was printed on either heavy cardstock or very thin paper, and features a white dove perched on the neck of a guitar on a red background. The true "original" poster was designed by David Edward Byrd and shows a nude woman surrounded by cupids and flowers. When the location of the festival was changed, Byrd was on vacation and unreachable, so Skolnick was commissioned to create the new poster. Woodstock memorabilia are popular collectibles. An original Byrd poster in excellent condition recently auctioned for $468. The Skolnick version in near-mint condition sold for $1,156. But beware. Many reproductions exist.
Q: We bought an elaborately decorated silk robe while on a trip to Japan years ago. What is the best way to display this? Is it better to hang it up or to frame it?
A: If the robe is in good condition and not too heavy, it can be hung on a hanger. The Textile Museum recommends wrapping a wooden hanger in polyester quilt batting to support the shoulders. Cover the padding with washed muslin. If you are hanging it in a closet, you should cover it with washed muslin to protect it from dust. Archival storage items can be purchased at closet shops. Don't display the robe where it will be exposed to sunlight or fluorescent light. Even incandescent lighting can cause fading over time. Extreme heat or cold also can damage textiles. If the robe is framed, special UV-filtering glass and acid-free materials should be used.
Q: I have an old Grover & Baker sewing machine. It has all of the original pieces and works well. What is it worth?
A: Grover & Baker Sewing Machine Co. of Boston was founded in the mid-19th century by tailors William O. Grover and William E. Baker. The company is known for inventing and patenting technology that revolutionized the modern sewing machine. Its inventions included the first portable sewing machine and fabric-feed systems. In 1875 the company merged with the Domestic Sewing Machine Co., and the Grover & Baker brand ceased to exist. Grover & Baker sewing machines are popular with collectors. In 2004 a Grover & Baker sewing machine sold for $1,397 at auction.
Q: I own a canceled check from Mae West's personal account at California Bank in Hollywood. The check, in the amount of $25, is signed by West and dated Dec. 24, 1945. How much would it sell for?
A: Mae West, originally named Mary Jane West, was an American actress, screenwriter and playwright. She was born in 1893 in Brooklyn, N.Y. West started her career as a playwright and actress on Broadway. Her plays proved controversial and received mixed critical reception, but they were well-attended. In 1932 she was offered a contract with Paramount Pictures and made her debut in the film "Night After Night" with George Raft. West went on to star in many films, including "I'm No Angel" with Cary Grant. She stayed in show business for decades and has been named by the American Film Institute as the 15th-greatest female star in American cinema history. One of her signed checks drawn on the same bank recently auctioned for $96.
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Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the United States. Prices vary in different locations because of local economic conditions.
Cambridge Glass Co. bud vases, Crown Tuscan line, peach color, 1930s, 10 in., pair, $45.
Trench art vase, brass shell casing, scalloped top, hammered design at top, tri-footed, c. 1917, 3 x 3 1/2 inches, 460.
Planters Peanuts drinking glass, circus theme, Mr. Peanut as stilt walker, juggler, trapeze artist, leopard trainer, black and gold design, 1950s, 5 x 3 inches, $85.
Peters & Reed double bud vase, glossy red, blue, yellow and green on ivory, 1920s, 6 1/4 x 6 1/4 inches, $95.
Buster Brown Shoes flapper advertising doll, purple fabric body, elongated arms & legs, ads on front & back, 1930s, 28 inches, $125.
Daisy Target Special BB pistol, Model 118, steel, blue finish, .118 caliber, 1920s-40s, $135.
Sterling-silver berry serving spoon, Empire pattern by Towle, patented 1894, 9 1/4 inches, $180.
Swivel armchair, oak, shaped spindles, wide arms, sculpted seat, floor mount, c. 1915, 18 x 23 inches, $395.
Men's dress tailcoat, wool, black, double-breasted, knee-length tails, two pockets in tails, c. 1840, 36-inch chest, $495.
Mickey Mouse Slip-Overs for Boys and Girls store display sign, cardboard, easel back, Mickey standing on clothing box, black, gold and white, 1920, 20 x 12 inches, $630.
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Super featherweight Patrick Hyland (27-0, 12 KOs) defeated Carlos Fulgencio (19-8-1) by unanimous decision at the Sahlem Stadium in Rochester, New York last Wednesday night.
Though Fulgencio is a seasoned campaigner, the Irishman quickly established himself in the fight by dropping the Dominican twice in the opening two rounds.
"I put him down in the first, second and seventh rounds," Hyland told the Irish Voice on Saturday. "(The first knockdown) was at the end of the first round when I caught him with a right hand."
It was the same right hand that put Fulgencio on the canvas in the second stanza and the strong start set up a dominant performance for Hyland.
"He was taller than me and he was a long-range puncher. I put him down again late in the seventh," he added. "I was happy with the performance. I'd done a lot of traveling before the fight."
Hyland broke camp late to return to Ireland for a week, and he experienced some travel delays on the way back to his upstate New York base. Between the caliber of his opponent and the less than ideal end to his preparations, Hyland was content with the outcome.
"I was glad I got the eight rounds in; it was against a guy who was really trying to beat me," he said.
Working his corner on the night were his father, Patrick Hyland Sr., and head trainer Tracy Harris Patterson. Hyland told the Irish Voice that both men were happy with his work on the night, and Harris Patterson was particularly happy with how the Dubliner "used his brain" during the fight.
The judges on the night scored the fight 79-71, 79-71 and 79-70 in Hyland's favor.
Hyland hopes to be back in action again at the end of October or the start of November. He only plans to take a few days off before getting back to the gym to continue his work with Harris Patterson.
With this win, Hyland now reportedly owns the longest unbeaten record of any Irish professional boxer on record.
The Dubliner, who turns 29 in September, is content with his progress thus far in his career stateside, but he hopes that his next assignment will be a "major step up" in class.
Since his move to the U.S., he has defeated three solid opponents. He believes he is ready to challenge the top guys in the division, and he will need to have a signature win against another top contender before the end of the year should he wish to pursue a world title tilt in 2013.
Also in action recently was light heavyweight Seanie Monahan, who moved to 15-0, (10 KOs) after a third round TKO win over George Armenta at the Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan on August 2.
Armenta, who came into the fight looking in decent shape, tested Monaghan early in the first round, causing a slight bruise under his left eye with a series of right hand shots that found their mark.
Monaghan seemed to headhunt too much and was not going to the body, which is his forte, as much as he should have.
Armenta seemed to get a lift from his first round performance and traded more with Monaghan, who was coming into the fight more. At the end of the second, Monaghan caught Armenta with a right hook that floored the man from Maryland.
In the third, Armenta chose to trade with Monaghan again and the Long Beach man made him pay when a one-two again put Armenta on the seat of his pants. Armenta gamely rose to his feet but referee Earl Jones took one look at the 34-year-old and called a halt to proceedings with 2:25 gone in the round.
In other news Irish American light welterweight Danny O'Connor (18-1, 6 KOS) beat Eddie Soto by fourth round TKO at the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Sunday night.
Finally, Chicago-based light middleweight Henry Coyle (17-2, 12 KOs) will fight Marcelo Alejandro Rodriguez (60-19, 43 KOs) at the Royal Theatre In Castlebar, Co. Mayo on Friday night. Coyle will defend the WBF title he won at the same venue last August against the Argentinean in a contest scheduled for 12 rounds.


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The Lipscomb men's and women's tennis programs are having a fund-raiser this Thursday from 7-10 p.m. in the Spinning Studio on the campus of Lipscomb University to raise support for Haiti's residents as they continue to recover from a devastating earthquake.
Former Bisons tennis coach Lynn Griffith has spent much time of service in Haiti over the past eight years. He spent this past week in Haiti as an ambassador for Healing Hands International.
This past summer Lynn and Dianne Griffith adopted a young boy from Haiti named Samuel.
Two years ago members of the Bisons tennis team took a trip to Haiti to host various tennis clinics.
The cost is a minimum donation of $10 for a 30-minute ride.
"Spinning for Haiti" will consist of six different 30-minute rides on Thursday night.
Contact Andy Mizell at firstname.lastname@example.com to sign up.
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A New Experience
A new school year means a new internship for Cameron. One of the many advantages of Cameron delaying graduation has been that his schedule has allowed for an internship for a third year, while most students at his school only have an internship for one year. I have always felt that at this stage in Cameron's development, experience in the workplace is of equal importance to experience in the classroom.
I received an email last week from Cameron's Transition teacher, asking for my input on Cameron's internship this year. I'm very grateful that the school has been so supportive with their internship program, and has allowed my involvement in finding the right placement for him. Cameron's current paid employment at Angelico Pizzeria was initially an unpaid internship. The school supported this placement, even though it was 11 miles from school, and required a lengthy travel training session. Everyone who knows Cameron well knows of his life's ambition to own a pizza restaurant. The school has supported this ambition by finding him a second internship at a small restaurant.
When my input was sought for this year's internship, my first instinct was to say, "It doesn't matter where, as long it's in food service." But then I started to think about it a bit further. Cameron has been washing dishes for two years now. What other skills can he expect to obtain at a restaurant during non-peak hours for his short internship period? Might there be different valuable skills Cameron would acquire if we start to think outside the restaurant box?
I had a chat with Cameron about what type of internship he would like. To my surprise, he said it didn't really matter if it was a restaurant or not. He expressed a preference for working alone, as opposed to in a group. I tried to offer some examples like working in an office or working at a gym. He offered his own suggestion of working at a vet's office or a pet store. It was a great suggestion, made even better because it was Cameron's idea. It's not often that I can engage Cameron in a conversation, much less engage him in a manner in which he responds with a meaningful contribution. There are typically a lot of "Yeahs," "I guesses," and "I don't knows" when discussing Cameron's future with him. I felt that little rush of pride when he made his internship suggestion. It was a welcome feeling, since lately I've felt so much dread when it comes to Cameron's future after high school.
Cameron's new placement is still a few weeks away, and I always get a little anxious when it comes to Cameron in a new employment setting. The first thing that pops into my mind is, "I hope the manager is sympathetic to Cameron's idiosyncrasies." But instead of hoping for a sympathetic employer, I should probably focus my energy on Cameron's behaviors. While those of us who spend day in and day out with Cameron are quite accustomed to his ways of dealing with sensory overload and the tics he exhibits, the general community will find these behaviors wildly inappropriate in some settings. And Dear Ol' Mom can't follow Cameron into the workplace each day to prompt him for alternative behaviors when he starts down his all too familiar path of chirping, jumping, and clapping. Just as Cameron will need on-the-job training to learn his tasks for his new internship, likewise his manager and fellow employees will need on-the-job training to learn how to redirect Cameron when necessary. Hopefully, with some practice, Cameron will learn to self-manage these behaviors without prompting from others. I'm afraid if he doesn't, finding the right job placement for him might be like finding a needle in a haystack.


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Jessica Biel Steps Out Post-Justin Timberlake's '20/20' Sales News
Jessica Biel is all smiles as she makes her way through LAX Airport on Thursday (March 28) in Los Angeles.
The 31-year-old actress made her first appearance since her husband Justin Timberlake's album The 20/20 Experience sold nearly one million copies in its first week! Congrats again, Justin!
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Jessica Biel
"Thank you, songs that sample police sirens, for the spike in my heart rate when I listen to you in the car & realize I'm speeding." Jess tweeted the day before. Yikes!!
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Vegetable Gardening Returns!
While Washington, D.C. talks about "shovel ready" projects, few projects are more "shovel ready" than that of vegetable gardening, said Greg Stack, University of Illinois Extension horticulturist.
"It is now fashionable to vegetable garden and it seems more home gardeners are once again becoming interested in growing produce at home," said Stack.
"The National Gardening Association projects that the number of homes growing vegetables will jump more than 40% compared to two years ago. A spike like this has not been seen in 30 years. Seed companies that offer vegetable seed to the home gardener have seen sales increase from 20 to 40 percent."
Getting big harvest from small gardens is not difficult. In fact, a well planned and managed small garden can often out yield a poorly managed large garden.
"To get the most from your garden, no matter how big or small, a number of intensive gardening techniques can be used," Stack explained. "The purpose of gardening intensively is to harvest the most produce from a given space.
"Traditional gardens consist of long, single rows spaced widely apart. Much of the garden is taken up by space between the rows. Intensively managed gardens minimize wasted space. This style of garden is not just for those with limited space but works well on large spaces also. Intensive gardening has as its main thrust to have something growing in every part of the garden at all times during the season."
An intensive garden requires some thought and planning and utilizes techniques such as wide row planting, succession planting, intercropping and vertical gardening.
Soil preparation is the key to any successful garden.
"While this is the unglamorous part of gardening, it is the most important," he said. "Incorporate ample organic matter. This will help improve soil aeration, structure and drainage. Choose varieties that are suited for your growing conditions and are resistant to common disease problems. Select compact varieties when available. In small spaces where space is at a premium, the more space you can save the more things you can grow."
Wide row planting is an effective way to increase yields. Instead of traditional spacing between rows, push the rows closer together.
For example, plant three rows of lettuce eight inches apart in a two-foot-wide row," Stack said. "When the lettuce comes up the rows grow together shading the soil, conserving moisture and reducing weed growth and results in a very high yield in a small space. Other crops that work well with this technique are carrots, beets, onions, radishes and other leafy greens."
Succession planting is based on the idea of planting something new in the area vacated by a spent crop. For example, lettuce can be planted as a spring crop. When it has finished producing the area can be planted to a snap bean crop for the summer. When it is finished producing the area is then planted back to lettuce or spinach for a cool fall crop. Another approach is to plant one type of vegetable at two-week intervals. This helps to spread out the harvest. Planting all of your lettuce or radish or bean seeds at the same time results in a lot of produce coming to maturity at once and often in amounts the average household can't use. By planting short rows or small blocks at two-week intervals, you can spread out the harvest over a longer period.
Using trellises, nets, strings, poles and cages to support growing plants is especially suited to small space gardens.
"Vining plants such as cucumbers, gourds, melons, tomatoes, pole beans and peas are candidates for vertical gardening techniques," he said. "Some plants may need a little direction to get them started climbing.
"Remember that plants growing on vertical supports will cast shadows so locate vertical supports on the north or east side of the garden to minimize shading. Plants grown vertically occupy much less space on the ground, resulting in a higher-than-average yield per square foot of garden space."
Intercropping or interplanting involves planting two different vegetables, one fast maturing and the other slow maturing, in the same row at the same time.
Radishes planted with carrots is an example. The radishes are harvested before they crowd the carrots, leaving room for the carrots to mature for harvest later in the season. Other combinations could include radishes and onions, radishes and beets, and onions and peppers. Shade-tolerant vegetables such as lettuce, spinach and celery can also be planted in the shadow of taller crops.
"There really is no secret to a productive garden," he said. "With a little thought and planning, your garden can produce something all through the season. The basic rule to intensive gardening is to maximize the use of the space you have and don't leave bare ground unplanted.
"As you join this new resurgence in vegetable gardening, always remember to be adventurous, experiment with new vegetables, and most of all have fun."


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108 Green Garnet 8mm beads, carved jade guru bead and a carved Indian Bloodstone Kuan Yin focal bead.
Green Garnet can help with relationships. It is a stone that is useful during times of change, when you need to move on and stop living in the past when it no longer serves you. It helps bring us energy during times of stressful situations.
Typical lengths of the beaded portion of my 108 bead Malas:
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Our strategy is to make managing a fleet of vehicles as easy and efficient as possible to boost operational productivity in any business. Our vision is to provide a service that lets business owners keep up-to-the-second tabs on their vehicles from anywhere in the world. We are a high-energy South African start-up with a rapidly growing client base in Africa.
We specifically target business owners of small to medium sized companies in South Africa. These are often logistics or delivery companies but can be any company that has drivers and vehicles that need to be monitored.
We are looking to change our image in the marketplace and are starting with our logo.
We want a logo that conveys that we are extremely professional but still innovative and give our customers the personal touch. We pride ourselves in our service delivery and commitment to constant innovation.
Feel free to use our current and past branding as inspiration (http://www.itracklive.co.za). Also see attached images.
Things to consider:
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The public does not realise how many inventions, ranging from the TV to cashpoints, were British-made and that could damage future innovations, according to a new report.
A survey of 2,200 members of the public by the EEF manufacturers' organisation found that many were in the dark about this country's role in inventing cutting edge products.
Only one in four knew that cashpoints and automatic kettles were dreamt up in Britain.
Business Secretary Vince Cable said: "This report serves as a very good reminder of the UK's considerable strengths in manufacturing, and the current revival that we're seeing in the sector is highly encouraging.
"The Government is working closely with manufacturing businesses to give them the confidence to invest, securing highly-skilled jobs, a stronger economy, and more world-shaping inventions in the future."
Terry Scuoler, chief executive of the EEF, said: "Inventiveness and resourcefulness are written into our collective DNA. Unfortunately, our strengths appear to be flying under the radar and this could damage our ability to innovate in the future.
"If we want to Make it Britain then we have to wake up Britain to the innovation, creativity and design going on within our shores today. Our success didn't end with the steam engine - it carries on from strength to strength with carbon fibre, bionic limbs and now the hypersonic engine too. We should be proud of what our inventiveness contributes to the world.
"If Britain is to continue to innovate then we need to start shouting about our achievements. Above all, we must give greater recognition to our inventors and innovators, so as to encourage more young people to want to learn the right skills to follow in their footsteps."
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Jenna Jameson is a Porn Star from United States. She was born in Las Vegas on April 9, 1974. She is listed on FreeOnes since 2001 and is currently ranked 453th place. She currently has 144 gallery links and 9 videos in her own FreeOnes section.
Our records show that Jenna Jameson is currently retired which means she is not making movies, doing live shows and/or doing photo shoots at this time.
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It's Jenna so it's always going to be worth looking at - and Jenna Jameson.com is a good site compared to most. The quality of her videos and galleries is as good as you remember it, but the site doesn't quite the target as much as it could. Some photo sets feature barely a glimpse of her, and some videos are interview segments from TV shows. Not quite what I was expecting but interesting for her fans, I'm sure. Visit Jenna Jameson


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come on, come all. come to this thread to yap and gap about your favorite scenes from The Number 23.
one of my favs is the Suicide Blonde scene. just something about that scene seemed so perfect......lighting, set, Jim, the blonde . i can't figure it out but that scene was a stroke of genius.


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CAROLINA: Cardiovascular Outcome Study of Linagliptin Versus Glimepiride in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
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Marx N, Rosenstock J, Kahn SE, Zinman B, Kastelein JJ, Lachin JM, Espeland MA, Bluhmki E, Mattheus M, Ryckaert B, Patel S, Johansen OE, Woerle HJ. Design and baseline characteristics of the CARdiovascular Outcome Trial of LINAgliptin Versus Glimepiride in Type 2 Diabetes (CAROLINA®). Diab Vasc Dis Res. 2015 May;12(3):164-74. doi: 10.1177/1479164115570301. Epub 2015 Mar 15.


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Defendant fined, placed on probation
Another defendant in an oilfield theft case has been sentenced to jail.
Michael Dewain George was sentenced to 120 days in jail on Feb. 1 for the theft of oilfield equipment from Occidental Petroleum, the Kern County Sheriff's Rural Crimes investigations Unit announced Friday.
George, 34, was convicted of possession of stolen property on Jan. 3, a month after charges were filed against him
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Nicole Farber Named Skyline Rookie of the Week
Farmingdale State freshman third basemen Nicole Farber (Oakdale, N.Y./Connetquot) was named the Skyline Conference Rookie of the Week for women's softball on Monday, March 31st.
Farber batted .538 (7-for-13) with a triple, three home runs, eight runs batted in, four runs scored and two stolen bases. Farber, who now has seven homers on the season (setting a new school record), went 4-for-6 with two home runs and six runs batted in in a sweep of Mount Saint Vincent.
The Skyline Conference Weekly Reports are announced by the Conference on Monday nights. Reports (including players of the week and statistics) are available to view on the Skyline website at www.skylineconference.org.


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Are you looking to purchase a home, but aren't sure of what your options are? Below are some of the most popular mortgage programs to give you an idea of what's available to you.
Conventional Loans
These are the most common types of loans, and include fixed rate and adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs). Most require a down payment, but there are options that minimize down payment requirements, including 3% and 5% down.
Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Loans
FHA loans are designed to help first-time homebuyers and others with moderate incomes who have not yet been able to save the cash needed for a down payment.
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USDA loans are designed to encourage rural land development and growth in rural areas. They were long thought of as "Farmers Loans", but eligibility has recently been loosened, giving many people looking to purchase or refinance in a rural area access to the incredible benefits offered by these loans.


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Virginia state bird: Northern Cardinal
If you are going birding in Virginia, then you can find everything you need right here, including:
If you are looking for information on birding in Virginia, then you are in the right place.
Whether you are planning a short day trip to a local park or an extended trip to a nearby bird sanctuary, you need a good plan.
If you want to search for a specific bird, maybe for your life list, you will need to do some research.
Use your field guide for habitat information and possible locations to begin your search. Then take a look at the bird checklists provided by many wildlife sanctuaries. Once you've narrowed your search area, plan your travel, get your birding gear together and Go Birding!
If you're simply looking for a place to go bird watching without an intended target, you still need a plan. You will need to research the location instead of a specific bird. You will need maps, bird checklists (if available) weather conditions, etc.
Great links for birding in the field or in your own backyard:
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The Audubon Society of Northern Virginia is a great source for information on wild birds, bird watching, wildlife sanctuaries, school and youth programs, nature camps and more.
Virginia bird checklists are available from the USGS. This link contains checklists for six wildlife refuges in Virginia.
The Nature Conservancy of Virginia contains information on nature preservation, local wildlife sanctuaries, field trips and much more.
Please use our Contact Us Page if you would like to submit a trip report on your experiences birding in Virginia.
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NFL lockout is now in effect; pro football enters first work stoppage since 1987
Saturday, March 12, 2011; 2:56 PM
National Football League team owners locked out the league's players Saturday, shutting down professional football for the first time in 24 years and plunging the nation's most popular and prosperous sport into a time of uncertainty.
The owners acted after labor talks with the players' union collapsed Friday afternoon and players decertified the NFL Players Association, moving the bitter dispute into the courts and ending an era of NFL labor peace that had lasted since players went on strike in 1987.
Players left the downtown Washington office where talks were held late Friday afternoon, breaking off negotiations with the NFL and team owners over a new pact whose central issue is how to divide the $9 billion in annual revenue generated by the league. The two sides met Friday for a 16th day of mediated talks before reaching a stalemate.
The owners' lockout was confirmed by a source shortly after midnight Saturday, soon after the labor deal expired. With the regular season about six months away, it is impossible to predict whether the labor strife will cost players and the league any games.
Decertifying the NFL Players Association enabled the players to file antitrust litigation against the owners, which they did late Friday, with superstar quarterbacks Tom Brady, Peyton Manning and Drew Brees among the 10 named plaintiffs. Lawyers for the players also announced that they are seeking an injunction to lift the lockout. The case is likely to end up before Minneapolis-based U.S. District Judge David S. Doty, who has overseen the NFL's labor pact since 1993.
It is not clear when a judge will act on the injunction request, but a union official said it probably would not be for three or four weeks.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in brief remarks that the union had "walked away" from the mediated talks, which he described as the "fairest and fastest" way of resolving the dispute.
"They've chosen to pursue another strategy, and that is their choice," Goodell said. He predicted, however, that the issues eventually would be resolved at the bargaining table. John Mara, co-owner of the New York Giants, was harsher in tone, criticizing the NFLPA for refusing to alter its position on key issues. "Their position has quite literally been 'take it or leave it,' " Mara said.
The union's executive director, DeMaurice Smith, said as he left the talks at about 4:40 p.m. that the union had given owners until 5 p.m. to turn over 10 years' worth of audited financial records needed, the union contends, to verify claims that the current financial arrangement is untenable. The owners did not comply.
"I'm sad for our fans," Smith told reporters later. "I'm sad for our players . . . [but] I'm proud of the [players] who have devoted themselves to be leaders." He said the league's contention that the union was more interested in litigation than negotiation all along "flies in the face of reason, flies in the face of facts and is simply untrue."
The threat of a work stoppage brought immediate reaction Friday from fans, bar owners and the gambling industry, among others, who said it would have a huge financial and emotional impact.
More than 150,000 people had signed a "Block the Lockout" petition circulated by diehard fans. Eric Hoffman, who runs a fan Web site devoted to the Minnesota Vikings called purplepride.org, said he tailgates on game Sundays with 60-70 other season-ticket holders, some of whom fly in from other countries.


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Butterfly Tattoo Best Favorite Design for Girls
Butterfly tattoos undoubtedly have been and will always be the top favorite tattoo designs among females.
Girls love to have them as their first tat and women just can't get enough of them.
Its natural beauty plus the flexibility and versatility of it as a tattoo art makes it one of the most sought after themes for body art.
Butterflies, the tiny insects with colorful wings, are one of the most chosen subjects for artistic expression in the field of painting and music.
The lively, colorful butterflies can also be found in clothing, bags, jewelry, hair clips and almost everything that has to be made colorful.
The beautiful creature also features in the coloring books of children, as it is the best way to explain the vibrant color to the little ones. Apart from featuring in music, painting, accessories, clothing and the coloring books of the kids, butterflies are now a part of the hottest trend of body art - tattoo.
Due to their mere colorful appearance, butterflies are often tattooed upon various body parts, including lower back, shoulder blade, chest area and arms. On one side, the tattoo designers enjoy playing with colors, when they spread out the wings for the butterfly on a tattoo. On the other side, the wearers (usually women) find it delighting to flaunt a colorful body art, to match with their attire and style. Go through the following lines to get interesting information on butterfly tattoos.
Butterfly tattoo designs come in a wide variety of color schemes, ranging from dual-tones to multi coloured. A part from the permanent ones, you can are given numerous options of stick-on butterfly tattoos to choose from.
In case you want to change your style on a daily basis, you may resort to the stick-on butterfly tattoos, which can be easily removed using acetone or any paint remover.
Body painted butterfly tattoos is least permanent among others, because they can be easily removed with one wash. One of the prominent reasons, why butterfly tattoos are very popular is their versatility.
Apart from the lower back, shoulder blade, chest area and arms, the butterfly tattoo design can be created on the ankle, wrist, stomach, thighs or even the breast !The wings of the butterflies are often focused in the tattoo.
Apart from the standard wings of the creature, you may also encompass meaningful symbols, initials of your name or small zodiac signs somewhere within the pattern. Since the butterfly begins its life cycle as a caterpillar, then hardened chrysalis before emerging as a lovely butterfly, women see the beautiful insect as a symbol of their own transformation from a child into a woman.
Therefore, butterfly tattoos are considered purely feminine. Butterfly tattoos represent beauty, renewed life and are popular in almost all cultures around the world.
In some parts of the world, the creature represents freedom. Butterfly finds a prominent place in the types of tattoos, because different meanings are associated with the creature.
For instance, people in Japan believe that if a butterfly flies into their guest room, the person they love the most would come to them, soon.
Chinese consider a couple of butterflies as the symbol of love. According to many people, luck will shine, if a butterfly lands on them.


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Wednesday, April 14, 2010
When My Mom Cried
Then she called and told me she cried.
I was floored.
What a compliment! I know she's my mom and that her viewpoint is going to be different than a more objective reader, but I was still flattered and I still smiled.
Who do you let read your work? What kind of comments make you smile?
44 comments:
- Katie Ganshert said...
That is a GREAT compliment! Anytime I hear that, that makes me smile. Because it's proof that our stories are touching somebody emotionally.
I let my hubby read my stuff, my crit partners, my sister-in-law, and two of my best friends. Lots of people. I'm not shy about letting people read my work. If they ask, I let them!
- April 14, 2010 at 6:33 AM
- Erika Robuck said...
I love when people cry. That's the best. Congratulations!!
- April 14, 2010 at 8:02 AM
- Jessica Nelson said...
Erika, it's a first for me so yeah, I was grinning. :-)
Katie, LOL, I'm impressed with how free you are in sharing your work. It's kind of hard for me to do, though when someone asks I wouldn't say no. I can't wait to see what happens with your manuscript!
- April 14, 2010 at 8:07 AM
- Wendy Paine Miller said...
Crit. partners, sometimes my mom and one sister and a good local friend.
I love that you moved your mom to tears.
~ Wendy
- April 14, 2010 at 8:19 AM
- Lisa Jordan said...
My mom thinks I'm the best writer on the planet, so while I value her praise, her words don't make me grow as a writer. I love it when my writing mentor or crit partners say *they* experienced the same emotions as my characters.
Thanks for sharing about your mom. Great bonding!
- April 14, 2010 at 8:24 AM
- Jody Hedlund said...
That's very cool, Jessica! My mom read one of my first books, but I'm pretty sure I didn't make her cry! I'm sure she'll read my debut and be proud of me though!
- April 14, 2010 at 8:32 AM
- Jessica Nelson said...
Jody, I'm sure she will! And this particular book has some sad spots, but not all of mine do that. I can't wait to read it too!
Lisa, I agree! LOL I know I could be horrible and my mom would still ask to read more (even if she didn't want to, heehee). I also agree that other writers' feedback is particularly useful because I think writers are some of the pickiest readers out there (myself included!)
Wendy, sounds like you have a great support circle. ;-)
- April 14, 2010 at 8:46 AM
- Tamika: said...
Mom's always know just waht we need!
So far, I've only let my critique group read my manuscript. I want it to be as good as good can be before I pass it along to my family. It sounds kind of backwards, but I want them to see me shine from page one:)
- April 14, 2010 at 8:47 AM
- Jessica Nelson said...
I know, right? Hhaaaa. Tamika, I understand and feel the same way. My crit group fixes stuff and then I let family read it. :-)
- April 14, 2010 at 8:57 AM
- WindyA said...
What a huge compliment, to be able to evoke that emotion! WTG!
- April 14, 2010 at 9:28 AM
- Linda Kage said...
Yay, Jessica! Congrats. That's exactly what happened to me too. Actually, I gave the book to my sister since she's the first person I let read ALL my books, but she gave it to my mom without telling me. So, my mom calls me up and says it made her cry. Best compliment ever. I know how you feel.
- April 14, 2010 at 9:38 AM
- Julie Jarnagin said...
Ah! That's great. I usually let me mom read my manuscripts. She's not the most objective reader, but I love hearing her reaction.
- April 14, 2010 at 9:47 AM
- Patti said...
I love when people tell me they laugh or stayed up all night reading, those are the best.
- April 14, 2010 at 10:36 AM
- Keli Gwyn said...
How wonderful that your story moved your mother to tears, Jessie. I love it when writers make me feel so connected to their characters that I share in their joys and sorrows. Sounds like you're one of them. Can't wait until the day I can grab your books off the shelf.
- April 14, 2010 at 10:47 AM
- Jessica Nelson said...
Keli, me too about loving being connected to others' work. I can't wait until the day I get one of your books off the shelf too! :-)
Patti, I agree, the best!
LOL Julie! My mom thinks she's objective but I know deep down that she's not. Doesn't stop my ego from preening though. *grin*
- April 14, 2010 at 10:53 AM
- Bethany Mattingly said...
I recently let my future roommate read 2 chapters of my book. She talked about a character, saying she didn't trust him but she didn't know why. Knowing his coming role in the plot, I know he's shifty, but seeing my foreshadowing actually work was incredible.
- April 14, 2010 at 11:07 AM
- Jessica Nelson said...
Linda! That's so cool. :-) You know how wonderful it is too.
Windy A, yeah, it is a big compliment for me. I mean, I know it's my mom and all but it still feels good. :-)
- April 14, 2010 at 11:19 AM
- Jessica Nelson said...
Bethany, that's awesome! Confirmation that we're heading in the right direction always feels good. :-)
- April 14, 2010 at 11:20 AM
- L. E. Neighbour said...
I've let my parents read my work and they're usually encouraging which makes me smile. But nothing makes me happier than when I share something I've written with friends and they say "WOW" or "that's really good/deep/life-changing/etc" Then I know I've hit the nail on the head. I'm blessed to have friends who are not afraid to tell me what they think and if something isn't top-notch, I will know :P
That's not to say my parents aren't that way, but somehow it is different...
- April 14, 2010 at 11:29 AM
- Angie Muresan said...
You were certainly brave, Jessica. I only allow my husband to read, and only parts I have problems with.
- April 14, 2010 at 11:31 AM
- Jessica Nelson said...
LE, it's def. different. :-) I'm glad you have friends to run your stuff by!
Angie, LOL, not so brave probably. Even though I have lots of writer friends who've read my work, showing it to family is harder for some reason. That's sweet your husband's helps you though. :-)
- April 14, 2010 at 12:07 PM
- Susan J. Reinhardt said...
Hi Jess -
Your post brings to mind Randy Ingermanson's instructions on the big emotional moments.
My mother likes to read my work, and she let's me know if it's not on target. I also have to fabulous online crit partners and my writers group.
Susan :)
- April 14, 2010 at 12:19 PM
- Dara said...
I let my critique group read my work and sometimes my sister.
I love the comments when they see the good comparisons I draw between my character and a famous literary one (The Scarlet Letter is a huge role in my book, hence why the title is similar). I haven't gotten to the emotional parts yet, so I've yet to see if I make anyone cry. I doubt it will come from my crit group or my sister--they don't cry very easily!
- April 14, 2010 at 12:38 PM
- Jessica Nelson said...
Dara, good point about crying. My mom is actually a sniffler so I'm not convinced that my story is some great tear jerker. LOL I forgot about your story being close to the Scarlet Letter. I heard someone just pubbed a sequel to SL.
Susan, sounds like you have a great mom like I do. :-)
- April 14, 2010 at 1:01 PM
- Erica Vetsch said...
Cool that your mom got so engaged with the characters that she cried.
I remember the grin I wore when my mom called to say she enjoyed my first book. :)
I have a couple of crit partners who read my work, and one 'first reader' who sees it before I send it along for crits.
The funniest response so far to my work is a friend who is a college professor read my debut novel, told me she liked it, then asked if I wanted her to point out where I started sentences with a conjunction. LOL
I told her thank you, but no. Occasionally it is okay in fiction to start a sentence with And or But. :)
- April 14, 2010 at 1:12 PM
- Terri Tiffany said...
That is wonderful that she cried!! That's what I hope for when someone reads mine:) A great Beta reader.
- April 14, 2010 at 1:23 PM
- patti said...
Oh, what a WONDERFUL experience!!!
I let hubby read the first two books but only crit partners have read #3.
I smile when they say nice things and frown at the other kind...
- April 14, 2010 at 1:33 PM
- Diane said...
Ahhhhhh! :O)
- April 14, 2010 at 2:11 PM
- Karen Amanda Hooper said...
Who would have thought you'd be happy you made your mom cry? ;)
I've only read your first chapter of one story, but I love your writing, so I can see why she'd give such a great compliment.
My writing group, my mom, and a few close friends get to read my stories. I don't think anyone has ever cried though.
- April 14, 2010 at 2:44 PM
- Elana Johnson said...
Well, I never let family members, that's for sure! Too embarrassing. They have to wait until none of the words can be changed.
I only let those I trust not to make me bleed read it. Then the injuries hurt less.
- April 14, 2010 at 3:46 PM
- Jessica Nelson said...
Elana!!! NO family at all? Tsk, tsk. I understand the bleeding part though. It's really hard for me to let people read my work until I've gotten to know them. I do it, but it makes my palms clammy.
Hey Karen, thank you for your sweet comment. :-) This particular story is a little sad but I'm not sure my other ones would make anyone cry either, so no worries. How's it coming along, btw? (the mermaid one)
Diane, got your treats today!!! I'll be sending a thanks later. ;-)
- April 14, 2010 at 4:00 PM
- Jessica Nelson said...
Erica, that's hilarious!!! Fiction relies on style, not grammar. Too funny. :-) And sweet about your mom. We're very blessed to have such supportive moms.
Terri, yeah, I do think she's a good Beta because she reads a ton of romance and she's learning how to be honest with me. LOL I think she was afraid at first to hurt my feelings.
Patti, I'll echo that LOL on "other things" Ha!
- April 14, 2010 at 4:03 PM
- Julie Dao said...
AWW! What a great compliment. I love it when people cry when they read my work :) You know there's an emotional connection that they had with the story.
- April 14, 2010 at 4:13 PM
- Kristen Torres-Toro said...
Really really really close friends. :0)
- April 14, 2010 at 5:47 PM
- Deb Shucka said...
Your mom sounds so cool. That must have been amazing to here. I let anyone read who asks. The comments that make me smile are the ones that tell me my words have touched a heart.
- April 14, 2010 at 6:32 PM
- Jessica Nelson said...
Julie, yep.
Kristen, you're careful, huh? :-)
Deb, my mom is very cool. She's always been much cooler than me too. LOL!
- April 14, 2010 at 8:03 PM
- T. Anne said...
How awesome that you were able to move her to tears!!!! I'd love to let my hubby read them but alas that will be a miracle. He's not too into reading, period. Wish I had a willing reader!
- April 15, 2010 at 12:22 AM
- Warren Baldwin said...
Every chapter in Roaring Lions was read (or heard) by people before it hit the book. Some of the material was in the blog, some taught in a class, some used in other articles. Chapters I had questions about I specifically asked my wife to read b/c I know she would be honest about whether they should be included in the book. Several got culled that way.
- April 15, 2010 at 7:44 AM
- Natalie said...
That is awesome. I think creating any strong emotion for a reader is a huge accomplishment. I don't think I've ever made anyone cry, but I love when someone tells me a line made them laugh out loud.
- April 15, 2010 at 12:58 PM
- CMOM Productions said...
So far, my work has mainly been read by my husband, my Mom, a friend who also writes, & my father-in-law's girlfriend.
- April 15, 2010 at 2:45 PM
- Jessica Nelson said...
CMOM, sounds like you have a good list there. :-)
Natalie, sometimes I even think making someone laugh is harder. To laugh out loud...I think that's huge.
Warren, I'm really enjoying your devotions. I know I need to review it soon. :-)
T. Anne, I promise I know what you mean! My husband reads nothing. Absolutely nothing. I know he'll never read my book. Maybe the first pubbed one...I don't know. LOL
- April 15, 2010 at 8:14 PM
- Karen Lange said...
What a wonderful compliment, and what a great person to have on your team.
Blessings to you,
- April 15, 2010 at 9:47 PM
- Glynis said...
How lovely for you, a compliment indeed!
- April 17, 2010 at 7:56 AM
- Irritable Mother said...
Hey Jessica,
I've been doing some catch-up reading, but have to stop here to comment. My best-est, most favorite thing that anyone ever said to me after reading my manuscript was when Brian read Finding Joy.
He looked at me and said with enthusiasm, "Karen, a GUY could get something out of this!"
Oh, that made me so happy!
Also loved it when I 'caught' him laughing as he read - and it was at the right part, too. *grin*
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Interview for my Demented Omen of Masochism 'zine #1 (out may 2007) with Yosuke. We have talk about oldschool metal, vinyl cult and polish Kat (a one year before rerealse on NWN) - enjoy!
1. Hail Yosuke! Thanks for accepting the interview, we'll talk a bit about LP and Nuclear War Now! Productions, are you in for the kill?
Thanks for the interview. NWN started as a way for me to release demo tapes of my old blacknoise project called Erebus. It later turned into something much bigger and better. My first real release was the Blasphemy live ritual LP and my latest release is the Reencarnacion "888 Metal" Double LP. Vinyl is the best format for METAL for several reasons. First of all you get a big canvas for the artwork. You know it's not the same when you sit down and listen to the first Bathory LP while looking at the infernal Goat artwork. Looking at a small CD artwork doesn't give you the same sort of dark feeling. Second thing is the sound... Of course most LPs are mastered from a CD source so it doesn't much of a difference these days, but listen to a release from the 80's and compare it to the CD version and you'll see why Only Analog is Real.
2. On NWN! website there is your picture with first Beherit LP and case for 800-1000 LPs in the background. Why did you chose that specific album? You could have chosen anything else from hundreds of other cult items /I love Beherit ofcourse, I'm just curious/
That's one of the darkest and most morbid LPs in my collection. The oath of the black vinyl cult is eternal.
3. What good have you last bought? How much LP's do you have and how long are you collecting? Of which item are you proud of most? Do you search for underground releases and bootlegs or do you prefer official stuff? Or, as a Maniac, you just collect everything that you don't have yet?
I want to first mention that I love vinyl and I listen to them. I am not some stamp collector type that doesn't play his records. I buy them because I want to listen to them. Of course there are some old and rare records that I hardly play anymore. Some of my favorite records are White Hell "Nuclear Hell" 7", Sabbat s/t 7", Real Animal 7", Reencarnacion 7", Blasfemia 7", Sarcofago INRI LP, etc. I prefer official releases, but I do own some bootlegs. Most bootlegs are done without any passion for the music or layout though.
4. As far as I know you prefer raw, old satanic metal. Do you listen something else, or are you an orthodox?
I like old sounding evil metal. It doesn't have to be an old band for me to appreciate their music. I listen to everything from traditional metal, NWOBHM, thrash, death, black, doom, grind, etc. I can appreciate almost anything on some level. My favorite style is probably death metal from the mid to late 80's.
5. Ok, let's talk 'bout NWN! Prod. How did you started that label. Was it an impulse, ore have you planned it for a long time?
I've answered some of this in the first question. The label steadily got more serious with each release. Now I am a registered company with all the problems associated with running a "business." Anyways my first real vinyl release was the Blasphemy live ritual LP. That came about through my trip to Vancouver to see the mightly Blasphemy. I recorded the gig on my Mini Disk player and asked them if I could release it on vinyl. They gave me the ok so the rest is history.
6. You have already released some stuff, and most of it have already become rarities, especially the Die Hard versions. For example die hard VON LP was sold on ebay for more than 100$. Which of NWN! releases do you find to be your best looking release, and which of them was best musically?
I think the Sarcofago die hard version is among my favorite release so far; musically and layout wise. I will repress the VON DLP this year on double picture disk I think. It all depends on what other releases I get done.
7. In this moment you have about 300 LPs in stock, over 200 EP's even more demo tapes and only 11 CD's. It's no doubt that this is label for maniacs by maniacs, am I right?
Yes I support the real underground and promote what I think are the best formats. There is currently a flood of CD releases in the underground. It's hard for an average metal maniac to figure out what releases are actually good. This problem can be fixed if labels had to press vinyl instead of CDs. Vinyl costs a lot more to manufacture so it might force labels to reconsider their investments/releases. Of course this is all a dream and I know CDs will never go away. I just want to do my part in supporting the analog formats because there aren't enough labels doing that in the US.
8. Serial numbers of Nwn! (ANTI-GOTH) refer to some cult label from Norway that made only 9 releases. What do you think about those LP's? What can you tell about DSP, it's owner and his band?
Yes I got the idea from DSP because it was one of the best labels around in the early 90's. I also happen to hate goth music. Almost all releases on DSP were good in my opinion. I think Euronymous would have released even more killer stuff if he had continued with the label. Not many people know this, but Reencarnacion from Colombia was supposed to work with DSP.
9. You decided to release, beside new stuff, re-editions of old demos (for example Procreation) and old concerts (for example, most recently a killer live of a killer band - WITCHFINDER GENERAL) How the people reacted at those releases? Are there people who remember those forgotten bands or they buy everything with NWN! logo, knowing thay you ain't gonna release any shit?
Yes I still do a lot of reissues of old demos and rare recordings. The best metal recordings are from the 80's so it makes sense to dig up old stuff to release from that time period. The Witchfinder General live album was actually a project that was given to me by my friend Russ. He was already in touch with the band and had the release lined up. He just asked if I wanted to work with him on a live album. Of course I jumpped at the chance to doing a WFG release. The vinyl version of this will come later in 2006. I think a lot of people trust my taste in old metal and buy most of my releases based on the label name.
10. Tell me about the Snakepit zine. I haven't got it in my hands so far and I don't knwo who's responsible for it. On NWN! website I read that you print and collport it. Looking at the names of the bands it's obvious that it kills.
Snakepit magazine is one of the best magazine for traditional and thrash metal. Laurent, the editor, is like a walking metal dictionary. Anyone who's seen this magazine can tell you how informative it is. I basically print and distribute the magazine in the US.
11. Do you send a lot stuff to Europe from your distro? I know one of your clients from Poland. Are there people who trade with you for your LP/EP's with the stuff from Poland?
Yeah I trade with a lot of European labels like Iron Pegasus, From Beyond, Painiac, Northern Heritage, Merciless, etc. I don't think I could survive as a label without their support.
12. I know that you are a maniac of a polish cult band KAT. Your collection of their releases are much bigger than the collections of most maniacs from Poland. A few words about that band? Have you heard they most recent releases?
I love KAT's early recordings especially their first 7" when they were more traditional heavy metal. It reeks of the 80's metal spirit!! I own practically all of their releases now including the ultra rare 666 LP. I have heard their new stuff but it didn't interest me too much. It sounds too modern and the layout was crap. I'll stick to the first three LPs and EPs in my collection. All hail the true KAT!!
13. If everything is not going to turn to shit we will have an interview with Gezol in this issue, which I think is the fact that you might enjoy 'cause you're from Japan. What are your favourite bands from your fatherland? A few words about Gezolucifer?
Gezol is a metal brother and a true follower of metal. He lives for metal and you can really hear it through his music. My favorite band from Japan is of course Sabbat followed by old Jurassic Jade, Casbah, Riverge, Abigail, Necrophile, Transgressor, White Hell, etc. I'm not so into the current bands from Japan. I think the best scene there was from the 80's when thash was the law of the land. These days the Japanese scene is full of gore grind and shitty 4th rate black metal bands. I would rather listen to my old Jurassic Jade flexi than some corpse painted bedroom black metal with a drum machine.
14. have you ever seen Dee Snider from Twisted Sister live? He's our idol.
No I haven't seen that Republican around here. I only like old Twisted Sister.
15. It's obvious that the questions in interviews are mostly shit and when you want to say something interesting you have to piss on them and tell about what you really want to, so - please ask yourself your own question and aswer it.
Haha. Ok I'm not sure what to write so I'll just rant. One of the things that really bothers me about the current state of the "scene" is that most people are so wrapped up in creating something. There needs to be a quality control mechanism in place to reduce the number of releases that gets pumped into the underground. Just go to any major CD distro and see how many black metal releases there are. Do we really need that many releases with black/white corpse painted photos on the cover? Most of them sound the same and many of them totally suck. Then again I don't really care what people do with their money. End of rant.
16. We're comin' to an end so tell me about most recent plans on NWN! Prods. releases.
Next up on NWN are Reencarnacion DLP, Root dema 4 x LP boxset, Inquisition "anxious death/forever under" DLP, Death Yell "discography LP, Ares Kingdom "return to dust" LP, Warhate/Domini Inferi split LP, Morbosidad 7", Impurity "the lamb's fury" Pic LP, etc. As you can see I have my plate completely full at the moment. I hope to get a lot of these out by this summer.
17. OK, that's all now. Thanks for an interview and cheers from the maniacs from Poland!
Thanks for your support. Support the old Polish metal scene and forget modern shit metal.
DOOM zine #1:
SABBAT (I-LOVE-PENIS), MODER (ger), NWN Prods (usa), BESTIAL RAIDS (pol), ZBT (fra), IN SOLITUDE (swe)*, DEGIAL (swe)*, KAM LEE (MASSACRE, MANTAS/DEATH), MERCILESS DEATH (usa), THRONEUM (pol), SETHLANS (ita), INFERNAL RITES (ger/nor), MORGUE (USA)*, HELLFIST (pol), ZEMIAL (grc)
15 interviews, 75 reviews + some gigs reportos, 42 A4 pages of cut & paste satanic metal cult, only in polish
If some maniacs are interesed about english version - let me know, I'll do it!
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Yes an English version would be excellent plus your market wouldn't be quite so limited to just Polish speakers.
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Have you zine copy for trade still?
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You mean about polish version? I saw some stuff from Poland in your collection?
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Dont care to much is it english or polish.Let me know if you haven anyone to trade and pm please.I would like to have this one.
By the way.I like polish old school black/death/thrash bands....rules!
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Yes an English version would be excellent plus your market wouldn't be quite so limited to just Polish speakers.
I hear to that.
Also, when you say out May 2007, do you mean that it is actually coming out 2008 or that it is already out? Also, when can we expect #2?
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Yes, DOOM#1 is avible since may 2007, but no copies copies of DOOM#1 left, but I still have mother-copy and can xero this shit. I heave spread only 80 copies, and more for fucking free - fucking homos even can't say "thaks" for this! Anyway, as I said, if you are interesed about this zine, let me know here, or on PM.
DOOM#2 is underworking, hope finsh this in next 2... or 5 moths. Intereviews will be in english, revews in polish, what do you think about this? Off course only oldschool EVIL metal and cut & paste!
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Yes, DOOM#1 is avible since may 2007, but no copies copies of DOOM#1 left, but I still have mother-copy and can xero this shit. I heave spread only 80 copies, and more for fucking free - fucking homos even can't say "thaks" for this! Anyway, as I said, if you are interesed about this zine, let me know here, or on PM.
DOOM#2 is underworking, hope finsh this in next 2... or 5 moths. Intereviews will be in english, revews in polish, what do you think about this? Off course only oldschool EVIL metal and cut & paste!
Sounds ace. How much do they usually cost?
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I think about 4-5 euro with postage.... I dont have paypal, but I can ask my friend about this shit..
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It is evident that mutations give rise to no evolutionary development, which places both neo-Darwinism and the punctuated model of evolution in a very severe predicament. (See Mutation and The Punctuated Model of Evolution.) Since mutations have a destructive effect, then the macro-mutations referred to by the proponents of punctuated evolution would lead to major damage in living things. Some evolutionists place their hopes in mutations occurring in regulatory genes. However, the destructive character that applies to other mutations also applies to these. The problem is that any mutation is a random change, and any random change in such a structure as complex as DNA gives rise to damaging consequences.
However though macro-mutations of many varieties produce drastic changes, the vast majority will be incapable of survival, let alone show the marks of increasing complexity. If structural gene mutations are inadequate because of their inability to produce significant enough changes, then regulatory and developmental mutations appear even less useful because of the greater likelihood of nonadaptive or even destructive consequences. 203
Experiments and observations show that mutations develop no new genetic information, but only damage the mutated individual, and that it is clearly inconsistent for the proponents of punctuated evolution to expect any such great successes from mutations.
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