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The First Lego League (FLL) season is kicking off already. FLL is a team engineering and science program for kids ages 9 to 14 that culminates in an international robotics tournament. The first competitions that local teams participate in are the Columbia Gorge FLL Qualifying Tournaments in December. This year's theme is "Trash Trek," with students working to explore the fascinating world of trash. From collection, to sorting, to smart production and reuse, there is more to your trash than meets the eye! FLL team registration is open now and will close likely mid-September - sign up as soon as possible!
Parents that are looking to get their students signed up for a team are encouraged to first ask if their school has a team. Coaches for new teams or teams receiving a scholarship are required to attend a free workshop in Hood River on Saturday, Sept 19, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30.p.m. at the Hood River OSU Extension Office (2990 Experiment Station Dr.)
The workshop covers an intro to FLL, coaching and mentoring techniques, basic robot programming and mechanical design techniques. Pre-registration is required. Learn more at GorgeRobotics.org.
Planning for the Gorge's FLL Qualifying Tournaments is also already in the works.
Tentative dates and locations are Dec. 5 at The Dalles Middle School and Dec. 12 and 13 at Wy'east Middle School in Hood River. These events are sponsored by Insitu and Google. Volunteers are needed! One-day or multi-day volunteer options are available in this fun way to give back to the community.
For more information about all of the above, visit GorgeRobotics.org or contact Jessica Metta at 541-296-2266. Gorge robotics activities, the website and the FLL Qualifying Tournaments are supported regionally by the Gorge Technology Alliance, a non-profit professional organization that seeks to support, connect and develop the technology community of the Gorge. Learn more at crgta.org.


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Washington Bluegrass duo, Steve Hussey and Jake Eddy, have teamed up to deliver a piece full of string music and country blues that'll have you strumming away over every tune. Grinning and tapping your feet over the album opener, "Little Shove", Steve Hussey and Jake Eddy lightly lyrically express losing a loved one over reminiscing of better days. Slowing down over a simple and emotive tune, the second track, "Into The Ether", showcases Steve Hussey's vocal talent that is cultivated and exudes magnetic masculinity that will have the ladies feeling giddy over sweet and soulful lyricism.
If you're looking for a smooth track over the campfire while soul-searching through your inner self, "Chalk It Up" is a gentle tear-jerker that voices loneliness in a vulnerable and commendable way. If you're a fan of older John Mayer, the fifth track, "Master Your Mind" is a sweet and soothing track that speaks of life's simplicities that are often overlooked through the workings of the mind and everyday life. "The Miller Girl" is a women's dream track over a summer sunset with her handsome beau that flows seamlessly with the addition of a fiddle, mandolin, and banjo. Imagine being able to serenade the love of your life even remotely like Steve Hussey over the album's ninth track, "I Pick You", is a country track that strums fluidly along the theme of love throughout 'The Miller Girl'.
Closing with "Sweet", the last track is ingeniously entitled as it leaves listeners with a hefty dose of love and smooth sweetness akin to sitting on the porch after a beautiful summer rain.
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Uh, oh, trouble at the basketball game
By now you must have heard
about the brawl that erupted last night at the basketball game when two fans from the home team's opponent, allegedly threw cups of ice on fans who were rooting for the home team causing harsh words and threats to be yelled at the instigators.
Before security personnel and coaches could regain control of the situation, a full-blown riot-like ruckus exploded within the gym prompting security personnel to call the local police to the gym to restore order. At last count, five men and three women were arrested for allegedly causing the ruckus and causing personal injury to five people who were in the stands watching the game.
How many times
have we read something like the above on the front page of our online newspaper or in our newspaper we receive through the post office? Although the above story is fictitious, you would be surprised at the statistics of how many fights and near-brawls have been started by parties who are found to be just "regular" citizens caught up in a heated situation.
What are the results of an ugly situation like this besides the interruption of a common event such as a basketball game? Resentment, for one. The parties who were assaulted by troublemakers now resent these rowdy teens for committing what the teens said was some innocent fun and also resentment toward the school where these rowdy guys were students during the basketball game.
I ask you this honest question: was it worth it? Yes, I am asking you, the ones looking from outside in. Do you think this "innocent fun" that could have been prevented, worth all of the friction, static, and ill feelings the momentary mischief caused? Don't answer now. Just think it over.
Identifying would-be troublemakers at sporting events
is not an easy task. But with a little training by police and investigators who are trained to profile would-be troublemakers, these brawls that sometimes cause severe injuries, might have not happened. See if you can find any on the following list that you have seen present at any sporting event that you have attended:
- Former students of the schools participating in the sporting event.
- Adults that you know have drank too much alcohol and are becoming loud and belligerent.
- The group of people who others in the crowd are constantly saying to settle down.
- People in the crowd that security officers often have to carry out forcibly.
- Rowdy fans who cannot stand order and authority and shout vulgar phrases at the referees
Let's "Shoot some hoops!"
Now that you know a few of "who" might start trouble at sporting events, let's look at a few "things" the troublemakers might do if not stopped . . .
Open aggravation--to other fans, players and coaches caused by something as small as a pea shooter. Yes, the pea shooter. Once a harmless toy for children can be used by over-grown adolescents who love to shoot small rocks or other items at innocent people thus leading to fights and larger brawls.
Vocal obscenities--yelled at referees or coaches by those who do not want others to enjoy a clean and competitive sporting event. That's right. Yelling curse words and profane sayings at people only doing their jobs and playing a game approved by an accredited school.
Tripping--other spectators at the given sporting event. Some of these bullies without an ounce of civic conscience, will sit near the aisle of the gym or arena and when an innocent fan goes to the rest room or concession stand, they wait for just the right moment and then when the unsuspecting fan is making his way back to his seat, they put their leg in the aisle and down goes the fan who is now the spectacle of humiliation by members of the crowd.
Popping--small paper bags to resemble the sound of a firearm might appear to be a harmless piece of fun, but nowadays it is a serious offense. Who in a large crowd of sports fans knows if the pop they hear might be an explosive planted by a terrorist or even a gun discharged by the same thugs?
Tossing--popcorn, bottle tops, and empty soda (or beer where served) containers at some row of fans who are sitting below the troublemakers whose only goal that night is to disrupt a good basketball or football game.
Loud laughter--at a comedy club might be acceptable and appreciated, but not at a sporting event at the wrong time. e.g. when a tennis player is about to make an important serve, two or more laughing troublemakers are cackling as loud as a hen in a coop, the tennis player's concentration is broken and who knows? That one serve might have won the match for him or her.
Laser pointers--are now illegal to have inside most sporting events. The small items can be smuggled into the game in the pocket and then used quickly to cause players or fans to squint and be frustrated and when this is not dealt with, there is a good possibility that a fight could break out causing the ballgame to be stopped while the troublemakers are arrested or escorted off the premises.
Water pistols--yes, the harmless toy for children can be used by immature adults to squirt water or some foul-smelling liquid onto fans who love the game that they are watching. It is the non-obvious things like the water pistol that can cause the most trouble.
Food items--purchased at the concession stand can be converted to "tools of torment" by those who do not want a peaceable sporting event. Crushing tacos in the hand and silently sprinkling them into the hair of the female fans in the row below can be an awful situation to deal with if you are a security officer trying to keep peace at a ballgame. To say nothing about the loud cursing by the females whose hair the troublemakers ruined.
String--or nylon twine can be problems if used by those with evil intentions. Let's say that a couple of drunken guys take a length of twine or string and patiently tie a fan's pants (that have belt loops) to the fan's pants sitting next to him. The troublemakers think this to be such a practical joke, but when the two fans (with their pants tied to the other) give their team a standing ovation, well, you can expect some harsh words and maybe a few swings of the fists to be exchanged.
In closing, we can all do our part to help keep sporting events clean and fun for the entire crowd. Just keep your eyes peeled for people you know are known troublemakers and make sure that the authorities are aware of their presence at the game where you are present.
Good night, Hot Springs, Arkansas.
© 2017 Kenneth Avery
I have also witnessed these Louts Bringing Raw Eggs to a game and thrown at opposing Team Fans or at fans a few rows away. These louts then go into howls of Laughter at the chaos they have caused. Their mess is not and never will be amusing. The louts are not that hard to spot but difficult to ban and or punish in any way. They should at the very least be made to clean up their mess and pay for damage they cost.
Woah! I never knew that all this could happen in a game! Seriously, just so saddening. You are right about the "keeping an eye on such troublemakers" part. I loved the way you have included everything in a short and sweet way. Great hub buddy! :)


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If you make the trade because you have a desire to make profit then it tends to become an emotional trade and that's not good. Rather, make the trade because your analysis show it would be a successful one, not becau... Continue readingComments (0) / Link to this topic - http://www.learning-to-invest.com/Trading-rules---something-new-to-think-about--64.htmlForex strategies: Short term strategy Monday, November 27, 2006 / 16:12:51 / Platform reviews This strategy uses two charts - 10-minute chart and hourly chart; and 200-bar (200 hour, for example) MA and 4-bar slow stochastic study. To identify a trend you would look for situations where the price is consistanctly above or below the moving averages on both charts.Once trend has been identified:IF the market is no more than 20 points above (for going long) or 20 points below (for going short) the moving averagethe fast stochastic line crosses above the slow stochastic line below 20 (for ... Continue readingComments (0) / Link to this topic - http://www.learning-to-invest.com/Forex-strategies-Short-term-strategy--63.htmlThe game of probabilities Monday, November 27, 2006 / 16:12:36 / Platform reviews In this post I have no intention to dive deep into this topic. However, I think it would be interesting to look at the market as a game of probabilities. Good poker players use the probability theory all the time. They know what is the % probability that one or another starting hand has won in the past, they know the probablilty of making their hand after the flop and so on. They also consider the probability of someone bluffing, considering how a certain player has played before, how he has d... Continue readingComments (0) / Link to this topic - http://www.learning-to-invest.com/The-game-of-probabilities--62.htmlWhat can you learn from poker? Monday, November 27, 2006 / 16:12:22 / Platform reviews Poker and trading do have certain things in common and thus each of them can be studied or practiced in order to be better in the other one. You might not agree with it yet, but keep reading.DiversifiactionIn poker, your your capital you're using to play is called bankroll. Successful players never bring to the table more than 10th of their bankroll, sometimes even less than 1/100th. During one session, when you can play on more than one table at the time, you should still not risk more than 1... Continue readingComments (0) / Link to this topic - http://www.learning-to-invest.com/What-can-you-learn-from-poker--61.htmlElliot wave - guidelines for wave framework Monday, November 27, 2006 / 16:12:02 / Platform reviews Lets go on with Elliot wave theory and talk about the guidlines of the wave framework. Guidelines for the wave frameworkWhile theres just 3 rules in the wave theory, there are a number of guidelines than in theory should make our lives a lot more easier, but in practice make it all more confusing. But in order to work with wave theory right, we also need to be aware of those. Relationships between waves that reflect the aspect of Fibonacci ratios are just tendencies, not permanent relationshi... Continue readingComments (0) / Link to this topic - http://www.learning-to-invest.com/Elliot-wave---guidelines-for-wave-framework--60.htmlIntroduction Elliot Wave Principle & Fibonacci ratios Monday, November 27, 2006 / 16:11:59 / Platform reviews Now its time to cover Elliot Wave principle basics. Firstly, if you make your trading decisions based on chart patterns then these decisions should be supported by some form of probability analysis how potential such a move is and when is it likely to happen. Elliot Wave theory all by itself is unable to predict specific price movements but it does help us recognize the state of the market and probable price actions. By using Wave theory, it does help us find the most profitable wave format... Continue readingComments (0) / Link to this topic - http://www.learning-to-invest.com/Introduction-Elliot-Wave-Principle-Fibonacci-ratios--59.htmlWhat does Straddle mean? Monday, November 27, 2006 / 16:11:23 / Platform reviews If youve been learning about investing/trading but still without enough knowledge about it all, you probably have seen this term (straddle) mentioned in various places without actually knowing what its all about. Same here. But I think its good time to change that.Straddle is a strategy of options trading. It means that the investor holds a position in both call and put option with the same strike price and expiration date.This strategy is used when an investor thinks that the price of a ... Continue readingComments (0) / Link to this topic - http://www.learning-to-invest.com/What-does-Straddle-mean--58.htmlForex platform review: Easy Forex Monday, November 27, 2006 / 16:11:06 / Platform reviews This is a new channel on this site and this is the first post to this channel. During my learning process I will most likely trying out a number of different trading platforms both forex platforms, stock platforms and who knows, maybe something in addition as well. First platform I will review is Easy Forex. This will be the first one for the simple reason that due to circumstances I already have an account there and can tell you a bit about its positive and negative sides.OverviewEasy forex... Continue readingComments (0) / Link to this topic - http://www.learning-to-invest.com/Forex-platform-review-Easy-Forex--57.htmlHow to find and confirm a trend? Monday, November 27, 2006 / 16:10:43 / Platform reviews In my past posts I have talked a lot about trends and that you should always buy or sell short in the direction of trend. What I have not talked about is how to actually identify an existing trend. In this post I will try to give you some idea how a trend existance can be confirmed. Firstly, what is a trend? A trend simply indicates that theres more willing buyers than sellers or vice versa. Theres three main trends upwards, downwards and sideways movement. Upwards and downward trends can ... Continue readingComments (0) / Link to this topic - http://www.learning-to-invest.com/How-to-find-and-confirm-a-trend--56.htmlDifferent look into trading and life in general Monday, November 27, 2006 / 16:09:36 / Platform reviews Im a keen supporter of the idea that one should not depend on emotions when making business, poker or investing decisions. Im also a firm believer that life doesnt neccessarily need to be difficult nor bad. Its the way you want it to be. Lifes the way you make it to be. Im gonna talk about a book I read recently The Zurich Axioms by Max Gunther. Many of the spoken about there might contradict my current thoughts and views on life, trading and everything related, but we need to keep o... Continue readingComments (0) / Link to this topic - http://www.learning-to-invest.com/Different-look-into-trading-and-life-in-general--55.htmlIntroduction to Swing Trading Monday, November 27, 2006 / 16:09:23 / Platform reviews Swing trading is a style of trading that tries to capture gains within 2 day to few weeks. So this is a short-term trading style where traders must act rather quickly in order to find potentialy big moves in stocks. This style is mainly used by individuals as large institutions can often not act that fast. Swing trading is trading in the direction of a trend before entering a trade you wait for a pullback and you enter the trade only if you see signs that the price will continue in the direc... Continue readingComments (0) / Link to this topic - http://www.learning-to-invest.com/Introduction-to-Swing-Trading--54.htmlIntroduction to 1-2-3 Trading Method Monday, November 27, 2006 / 16:08:40 / Platform reviews 1-2-3 trading signals can usually be seen in the beginning and in the end of a trend. You enter the trade after the 1-2-3 signal has been given. You can see an example of how it might look on the chart here:http://www.tradejuice.com/forex/forex-1-2-3-methode-mm.htmBasically the signal consists of different day's high and low prices. The most simple explanation on how you could draw this signal on paper yourself is the following from the top-left corner draw a diagonal to the center of the pa... Continue readingComments (0) / Link to this topic - http://www.learning-to-invest.com/Introduction-to-1-2-3-Trading-Method--53.htmlMore trading rules Monday, November 27, 2006 / 16:08:26 / Platform reviews Remember that keeping the big picture in mind is important. Big picture shows you that that there are times when you make small profit, times when you take small losses and also times when you take big profits. Keeping the big picture in mind helps you to remember that one losing trade is just one losing trade and with a good system in place you will still be winning on the big picture over time. One trade is one of many trades you make and while you should make every trade like it was your mo... Continue readingComments (0) / Link to this topic - http://www.learning-to-invest.com/More-trading-rules--52.htmlCandlesticks the importance of Gaps Monday, November 27, 2006 / 16:08:04 / Platform reviews Gaps can be very good trading signals OR they can be very powerful in making you lose. When reading this post keep in mind that I still dont trade for real money myself and all this information is theoretical, but I will at some put all these knowledges to test. I do hope however that this post will give you something to think about. If theres a gap then this means that theres opening price higher (in a rising market) or lower (in a falling market) than the previous days trading range (ca... Continue readingComments (0) / Link to this topic - http://www.learning-to-invest.com/Candlesticks-the-importance-of-Gaps--51.htmlSakatas Method / method of Munehisa Honma Monday, November 27, 2006 / 16:07:57 / Platform reviews One of Sakatas method baselines is that if you feel you could benefit from a certain formation, wait 3 days and if it still looks promising, enter the trade and you can most likely make profits. This method was developed by Munehisa Honma back in 1755 and has formed the bases of Japanese market philosophy.Sakatas method has its own set of candlestick patterns and they have been developed based on Honmas 160 rules. The number 3 is important in case of his patterns eg. Three rivers, three m... Continue readingComments (0) / Link to this topic - http://www.learning-to-invest.com/Sakatas-Method--method-of-Munehisa-Honma--50.htmlMoney Management Monday, November 27, 2006 / 16:07:49 / Platform reviews Im very aware I have talked about this topic before as well. But I feel this is something that really needs to be talked about more than once, from different angles and then peferrably repeated every once in a while. I believe this is both neccessary to you as it is to me in order to become a successful trader. There are certain points which you and me both should follow at all times.Limit your losses!!! This is possibly the most important thing to remember EVER. Before entering the trade, ma... Continue readingComments (0) / Link to this topic - http://www.learning-to-invest.com/Money-Management--49.htmlCandlestick Continuation Patterns Monday, November 27, 2006 / 16:07:33 / Platform reviews To continue the candlesticks topic, lets now talk about candlestick continuation patterns. Upide & Downside Tasuki GapTheres a gap between two candlestick with the same color (in the direction of the trend). The third candlestick opens within the second body and closes WITHIN the gap.Side by side white linesBullish Side by Side white lines continuation pattern consists of 3 white candlesticks and doesnt require any confirmation. The second and third candlestick should have about equal op... Continue readingComments (0) / Link to this topic - http://www.learning-to-invest.com/Candlestick-Continuation-Patterns--48.htmlForex and intermarket analysis Monday, November 27, 2006 / 16:07:25 / Platform reviews Previously we have talked about intermarket analysis and how 4 major financial markets can influence each other. Now, just to repeat what we have already talked about and to talk more specifically about forex and what and how other markets influence it, Im writing this post.Foreign exchange and Equity marketsEquity markets do have significant impact on the foreign exchange price movements. On equity markets there are huge movements of money, of currencies for example when investors change m... Continue readingComments (0) / Link to this topic - http://www.learning-to-invest.com/Forex-and-intermarket-analysis--47.htmlCandlestick Reversal Patterns III Monday, November 27, 2006 / 16:07:12 / Platform reviews Lets go on with candlestick reversal patterns. Three inside up pattern (and three inside down pattern)This pattern is the confirmation for the Harami pattern. Here the first two candlesticks form the Harami and the third candlestick confirms Harami. The third candlestick should be closing higher than the first body. Three inside down pattern is exactly the opposite.Three outside up pattern (and three outside down patter


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B.A Youth wants Anas punished
Brong Ahafo Youth for Development, a pressure group in the region, has urged the Chief Justice to treat Anas Amereyaw Anas in the same way as the judges implicated in his judicial scandal video if they are found culpable.
The chairman of the group, Prince Diawuo, at a press conference yesterday at Sunyani, noted that Anas Aremeyaw Anas was equally guilty of inducing the judges implicated in his video footages because per the laws of the country, "The giver and the taker are both guilty in a bribery scandal".
Prince Diawuo could not fathom why the judges were being ridiculed in the eyes of the public while the investigative journalist is being hailed. "Is Anas now above the laws of the country because he has clandestinely touched the most sensitive part of the country, which is the judiciary?" he asked.
He said if the judges were found guilty per the video footages, then Anas too must not go unpunished per the laws regarding bribery. Prince Diawuo indicated that the motive behind Anas' investigation is malicious and meant to destroy the hard won reputation of the judges , and it was time the entire nation thought deep in assessing the process, the act and the premiering of the video to safeguard the reputation of the leaders of the country.
According to the group, it was a blatant abuse of the laws for the ace investigative journalist to premiere the much anticipated video on judicial corruption despite an application for injunction against the showing of it.
He said the premiering of the documentary was an act of "lawlessness and impunity" and asked the general public to critically assess the manner and motive for which the said investigations were conducted and showed to the public, to put things right.
Prince Diawuo noted that Anas' video would have been a masterpiece if the judges were to be caught in the act without being lured into committing it.
"However, looking at the video the act was instigated by the journalist which looked a bit deceptive. Though there is the perception that corruption has long existed and there must be a move to deal with it, that must be done in a fair and just manner without destroying the hard won reputation of people," he said.
He, therefore, called on the Ghana Bar Association to come out with a legal interpretation on the method Anas used in the investigation, to save the image of the Bar and the Bench.
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- I love my -our!- home. It is small, cozy, warm, ordered (I mean.. my stuff!:-) and nice, it's all we need and it contains (and protects!) us:-)
- I love my couch:-) it is soft and though on the small side, It helps me lay down with my son and put him to sleep at night. We just love being together on the couch reading and playing or watching films with him as the big star.
- I love my kitchen! Today, a home centered list:-) I love that it gets natural light through a small window. I love that though small it has all the equipment I would like to use or I need. And it contains all the yummy we are eating to grow: some literally, some in.. ehhrr.. wisdom:-)
- I love that since my pregnancy I discovered a new way to be healthy and I want to develop this more and more to the point where I will pride in never being sick again.. I wonder how that will happen, or when, but that is the adventure, right?
- I love that although I still want to eat some things that I, in the light of the last few month experience, consider less than healthy, I am aware more and more of it and do not beat myself up for it. Instead, I give into the cravings every now and then and give myself a break, and loving the rest of the really healthy things I do and eat.
- I love that I find more and more alternative recipies to the things I used to love (to eat!) and the things my son loves to eat. This summer I made quite a lot of super foods ice-cream and smoothies, and I now make a lot of fresh beats juice and carrots for him. He loves it!
- I love that I was always very intuitive, that I did not need to "develop" that as it was already in place.. I love that I am allowing myself more and more to use this sixth sense, too:-)
- I love that I am allowing myself to ease more into stuff I have to do, instead of doing it also when I totally feel like not doing it. Calling people (back) or writing to them at a wrong moment for me never seemed "wrong" as it was pleasing the outside world. But it felt quite bad for me, and that led to a lot of pain, physical or not. I am learning more and more not to trespass my own security systems:-)
- I love how more and more I see the truth of the "Radical Unschooling" approach (which I discovered that it is actually my way of thinking right from before I got pregnant and way before I knew it had a name!), It is visible even in my son who is so small. I suppose Radical Unschooling is going to be quite a challenge for me, as a single mother (who knows, by school time I could be no single anymore), in a society that does not by any means, support single motherhood.. We'll see how that works out, as I feel like it is the only possible way for me and my son.
- I love that I am sitting here in the dark writing because I want to spare the electricity. I use only as much as needed and I am aware of my use. And..i am glad I have a laptop that allows writing in the dark:-)
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So you have finally made the decision to go into business for yourself. It is exciting and a little scary all at the same time. You want to make informed decisions to guarantee your success but you find yourself in unchartered waters. Should you become an LLC, and why? You know you want to protect your personal assets from your business liabilities so you need to know the advantages as well as the disadvantages of organizing as an LLC.
LLC stands for Limited Liability Company. Defined as a business structure that combines the pass-through taxation of a partnership or sole proprietorship with the limited liability of a corporation. Let's say that your business was facing a lawsuit……with limited liability…..only the assets of the business itself are at risk which is a good thing. Your personal property such as your home or vehicles would be excluded.


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In the current fast-fashion world that we live in trends come and go at such a rapid speed that sometimes we feel overwhelmed by the amount of choice and information on what is the "new thing" to wear, being fed to us by the media, social channels, and the people around us. This month wedges are in season, next month cut out boots, and by the following month all these are already considered old. So how much should trends really influence our style?
I`m as guilty as anyone of getting seduced by trends and sometimes I`ll buy something and in a few days (once my rational senses kick in) I wonder if I really like what I bought, am I even gonna wear it, and how did I get so brainwashed?! Some of my worst purchases include studded boots (the signs of failure were so clear with this one but I still chose to ignore them), the sheer split maxi skirt (still trying to get rid of it without anyone knowing it was once mine), the trashy cut out bodycon dress (the minute I got it home I was like "wtf did I just do" and never wore it even once), and the lists continues. Fortunately all these are purchases from 3-4 years ago when I was still young and foolish. Don`t get me wrong I`m still pretty foolish right now just not as much, so I guess the world classifies this as "progress".
I think it`s ok to have that guilty purchase once in a while but I try every time I buy something to ask myself: am I even gonna wear it? Does it fit with my own personal style? Is it worth the cost? Is it just something I saw on a blog and thought it looked great? Am I being delusional? And if you don`t have much time to ask yourself all these questions start with the last one.
The reality is, fashion bloggers are being sent a lot of free stuff to publish on their blogs and many times these pieces are things they wouldn`t otherwise purchase themselves. Or a blogger makes a blog post with something they got and then another blogger sees it and buys one as well and before you know it all bloggers are wearing the same thing and they have started a trend that their readers think they want to be part of as well.
And it`s the same with online or printed magazines, some editor notices that 2 designers have used fruits in their prints and suddenly they make a colourful spread in magazine with fruit prints as the new trend which lasts till about next month`s issue when floral prints are in trend, and then geometric prints, and then baroque, and so on.
Fortunately there are a lot of new designers at the moment that are trying to get the fashion industry to slow down and start appreciating again quality designs and the enjoyment of making a timeless purchase but till then what`s your opinion on the current fast fashion trends? Have you ever made a bad purchase due to these trends?


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I confess, I never knew such a word existed, or even that there was an academic field justifying such an cryptic name, though in truth I sometimes have found myself interested in the subject, on a superficial level. The subject in question is the study of flags, and the precise reason CNN brought a vexillologist into the studio was to discuss what Scottish independence might mean for the Union Jack, the iconic British flag that nowadays makes me think, first and foremost, of Austin Powers. Yeah, Baby!
|The Union Jack: iconic mashup of saintly symbols.
|The flag of Scotland, bearing the cross of St. Andrew.
|CSA Battle Flag: detestable symbol of treasonous rebellion.
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The Wife is officially on vacation. She saves baby's lives for a living, and therefore is about a trillion times more useful to humanity than I am, so I think she's earned it. I wanted to mark the occasion by surprising her with dinner.
Before you get all excited about how I burned down the kitchen, succumbed to smoke inhalation, and had my unconscious form dragged to safety by the dog, let me tell you that everything went off without a hitch. (Well, the fire alarm went off once, but that happens if you shut the door too strongly, so it doesn't count.)
No, what I wanted to share was part of the conversation that occurred with a friend of mine before I started cooking. We've known each other since we were four, or some similarly preposterous small number. Growing up, he was the friend I told everything to. Not my best friend, but my Best Friend.
Incidentally, he also has an excellent recipe for salmon, which he gave me over the phone.
"Oh and by the way" he told me afterward "we've now just officially had a phone conversation to exchange dinner recipes. Our 8-year old selves are laughing at us right now."
I stood there for a second with my mouth open, fighting a sudden urge to make fart jokes and dig up some G.I. Joes to play with. I quickly tried to come up with some rationale for why 8-year old me would think knowing how to cook salmon was cool. But I'm not even sure 8-year old me liked salmon that much. Shit. I bet I would totally think I was a loser.
Then I realized that guy hadn't even kissed a girl yet. So who cares what he thinks?
Now if you'll excuse me, I'm gonna go play Lego Star Wars before I get any more mature.


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The excitement is building at Williamson Court in Lancaster. 34 one bedroom and 20 two bedroom brand new stylish Assisted Living apartments for the over 70s will soon be available to reserve. Why not pick up the phone today to register your interest and book your place at our Sales Launch event on Wednesday 29th June 2016.
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Located in the North West, Lancaster is conveniently situated only a couple of miles from the coast nestled between Manchester and the Lake District. Set amidst spectacular scenery, the city offers easy access to the national road network and boasts strong rail links to the rest of the country.
The proposed development will sit just outside the city centre and benefits from an array of local amenities and shops. Now a vibrant university city, Lancaster began life as a Roman Fort. Its cobbled streets contrast with smart shops and lively bars and restaurants.
A farmer's market takes place every second Wednesday at Market Square and offers an array of local produce available for purchase. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre, Lancaster offers a wealth of attractions to tempt tourists.
Lancaster's Norman Castle watches over the city and its sturdy walls enclose both a courthouse and a prison, the latter of which was closed in 2011. Other local heritage attractions are the Priory and Parish Church, both famed for their unique architecture.
Take a trip to Morecombe Bay and watch waders march up the shore or spot seals lazing in the sea. In addition to its unique wildlife, the area also boasts spectacular seascape views.
If you would like to investigate the quality and atmosphere of a McCarthy & Stone development, visit our closest Assisted Living selling site to this development at Wainwright Court in Kendal.
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How the Oxford Comma helps avoid wrong impressions
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A Partial List of Group Names for Birds
A bevy of quail
A bouquet of pheasants [when flushed]
A brood of hens
A building of rooks
A cast of hawks [or falcons]
A charm of finches
A colony of penguins
A company of parrots
A congregation of plovers
A cover of coots
A covey of partridges [or grouse or ptarmigans]
A deceit of lapwings
A descent of woodpeckers
A dissimulation of birds
A dole of doves
An exaltation of larks
A fall of woodcocks
A flight of swallows [or doves, goshawks, or cormorants]
A gaggle of geese [wild or domesticated]
A host of sparrows
A kettle of hawks [riding a thermal]
A murmuration of starlings
A murder of crows
A muster of storks
A nye of pheasants [on the ground]
An ostentation of peacocks
A paddling of ducks [on the water]
A parliament of owls
A party of jays
A peep of chickens
A pitying of turtledoves
A raft of ducks
A rafter of turkeys
A siege of herons
A skein of geese [in flight]
A sord of mallards
A spring of teal
A tidings of magpies
A trip of dotterel
An unkindness of ravens
A watch of nightingales
A wedge of swans [or geese, flying in a "V"]
A wisp of snipe
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Eyes: Brown
It is an expensive mask, my most expensive bu far and definitely it's an better option than sisley's. Gave in to my temptation at Sephora after getting numerous samples of it. This mask gives a cooling feeling and there was once I left it overnight and I woke up to hydrated skin, which mostly isn't the case if I didn't go through my nightly skincare ritual. As do all masks, please exfoliate prior to using so you get the maximum benefit of it. Smell of this mask is bearable and not overwhelming. I have sensitive skin so I tend to be careful in the masks I choose for fear of being 'burned'. I will always recommend to get samples to try before buying. Hope this helps
on 3/27/2013 8:17:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool
Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine
Eyes: Green
I love this mask the smell is nice and crisp it has a nice cooling effect I leave it on for about an hour. I use this two- four times a week in the winter and one-two times a week in the summer I buy it during sephoras vib sale due to it being 88 dollars for 100ml I do stock up during that time. I would not say this mask is a must have but it is something that is really nice. One of the biggest mistakes people make with this mask is putting to much on at one time you need a very thin layer if you use to much it can burn a little but it leaves the skin glowing smooth and feeling nice.
on 7/25/2012 1:38:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Cool
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Hazel
This is the BEST mask I've ever had! The first few times you use it your face will look amaaazing. But after that it won't make your face look awesome but it still makes it look really good. I use it as directed and it makes my face look dewey and brighter and it will fade redness a bit, just overall doing good for your skin. I am acne prone and oily and I haven't broken out because of it or seen any bad side effects. I apply it when I have an important day ahead of me and I want to look my best.
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I Was There: Roger Kellaway Plays from the Bobby Darin Songbook
CD Reviews
I Was There: Roger Kellaway plays
from the Bobby Darin songbook
Roger Kellaway
(Roger Kellaway Website)
2004 IPO Recordings, Inc.
With Roger Kellaway on Solo Piano
Publicity: email@example.com
Dr. Roberta E. ZlokowerJune 27, 2005
This CD includes well-known ballads with original, upbeat interpretations. Kellaway adds solo riffs in between familiar song segments.
Notable tracks:
#4 Just In Time Composed by Comden, Green, and Styne. Kellaway switches the theme, high keys to low keys, in a fusion of contemporary jazz and traditional melodies. Sometimes jazz takes over, and sometimes theres a decidedly New Orleans twist.
#6 The Shadow of Your Smile Composed by Mandel and Webster. With an atmospheric New Age entrance, Kellaway merges into soft romance. His left hand notes add creative texture and rich reflection.
#10 When Your Lover Has Gone Composed by Swan. The lower notes add contrasting rhythms and often replace the theme with remarkable calmness. A sense of peace, not urgency, pervades this ballad interpretation.
#11 Thats All Composed by Brandt and Haymes. With a bouncy swing, Kellaway adds a new twist to this standard. High note trills become thematic music with rapid, rippling effects.
For more information, contact Dr. Roberta E. Zlokower at email@example.com


text: Christmas MathsPosted on December 23, 2015 by Miss J McMullen • 0 CommentsWe have been working on time related problems in our Maths lessons. We enjoyed working out Santa Claus's schedule and solved problems relating to this! This activity caused lots of excitement as there are only a few days left until Christmas day!


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TAVARES — Incumbents Kyleen Fischer and Georgia M. Phillips were trailing their opponents in the races for Lake County School Board, but incumbent Anna Cowin was leading in her race.
With 30 of 61 precincts reporting, Ray Newman led Fischer in the District 5 race 1,977 to 1,894 and Phyllis Patten led Phillips 2,763 to 1,253 in the District 1 race. In District 3, Cowin was leading Barbara Wyckoff 2,253 to 1,728.


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Antral Gastritis Treatment by AYURVEDIC way in Navi Mumbai
Our clinic provides highly experienced and professional services in the field of antral gastritis . Our services are given to get relief to the person and bring improvement in the condition in short period of time at cost effective bases .
Antral gastritis can be a discomfort to the patient . The person suffering from the problem may not be aware of its symptoms that are associated with it. The problem may be due to certain medications , infections , social habits , chemicals , physical stress and surgical conditions . It can also be caused by swallowing of different kinds of alcohols , or accidentally swallowing foreign objects like pins, pencile or paper clips etc .
The other causes that can contribute to the problem are unbalanced nutrition or irregular nutrition, taking poor quality food , intake of strong liquor , smoking and intake of food that contain emulsifiers in products and preservatives . The pregnant woman also suffer from the issues .
Our experienced and qualified doctors provide the Antral Gastritis Treatment in Navi Mumbai solution after discussion with patient to know the exact cause and nature of the antral gastritis . The treatment is given on the exact cause of the problem . If the bacteria infection is behind the issue , then anti botics are prescribed to stop the diseases from spreading . All the treatments plans are develop to cater to the need and requirement of the patient . The treatment is made to be in accordance with the life style and habits of the person , so that the desired results can be achieved
The typical treatment is taking reflux diet , which is low acid foods , and avoiding all citrus , caffeinated foods , carbonated drinks and fried foods . The patient is also suggested to take smaller meals in regular frequency


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Why Is the Narconon Drug Rehabilitation Program Different? (Part 6)
"... When I started this [Personal Values and Integrity Course] it was truly rough because I didn't want to see that a lot of the things that I had done were wrong... but, I noticed that the more that I wrote the better I felt, not just about me, but I felt better about the situation itself."
"I no longer saw the things that I had done as these HUGE terrible deeds that I needed to forget. I saw them for what they were with this new found confront I have on my past!"
The Personal Values and Integrity Course
Course Six of the Narconon® educational rehab program, the Personal Values and Integrity Course, addresses the fact that lack of respect for conventional ethical behavior and the committing of repeated transgressions are common among addicts. As they attempt to conceal their use of drugs, substance abusers tend to wander farther and farther afield of a normal lifestyle. They make extraordinary efforts to solve the problems their transgressions have caused. It is a self destructive and alienating process.
The exercises in this course help students to formulate a set of ethical values that incorporate principles such as honesty and integrity. They come to understand that these values enhance their survival.
As part of the course's exercises, the student makes a specific and exacting inventory of past misdeeds, as well as of the resulting harm. The addict is helped to identify how and when misdeeds of omission or commission occurred, who was involved and the damaging outcomes. This helps the addict to experience significant relief from guilt, shame, and other such feelings.
Even more importantly, the student learns to figure out how to repair the negative consequences of his/her previous destructive actions.
"This was a really good course for me. I couldn't understand how writing things down could free you from it, but it does! It makes you take responsibility for things that you have done in life and it actually is an incredible feeling to un-burden yourself from these things you have done. This has helped me get even more control over my life and it has made me feel really good about myself again because I have taken responsibility!"
"The success and gains achieved [in this course] are far reaching and profound indeed. I always felt I had an ethical base, but with "ethics technology," I now have a way and a system to actually apply and monitor my ethical behavior. Now I know that by being honest with myself and my group I can stay ethical. ... This tech has really given me freedom to be free again and the ability to demand the highest level of survival for myself!"
What Makes the Narconon Drug Rehab Program Different?
A series on the parts of the Narconon Program:
- Part 1 The Communications Course
- Part 2 The New Life Detoxification Program
- Part 3 The Learning Improvement Course
- Part 4 The Communications and Perceptions Course
- Part 5 The Ups and Downs Course
- Part 6 - The Personal Values and Integrity Course
- Part 7 Changing Conditions in Life Course
- Part 8 The Way to Happiness Course


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Front Door Makeover
Having recently moved into a new house, I have been DIY-ing my way through every single room. I honestly haven't stopped!
My front door is pretty old. It screams 1970's! The triangle front door is very popular in my new 'hood. The triangles definitely give the door character, but I knew I needed to do something to a make the door look a little more modern. So, I decided to paint my front door red. Below is my door before the paint job.
What do you think?
First, I sanded down the front of my door, really roughing it up so the paint would adhere.
Then, I taped off all of my hardware and around my window.
Finally, on to painting! I did about 4 coats of paint. I figured I would keep going so it had a nice thick layer and since I had the paint to do it!
Viola! My new front door. I still need to rub it with a wax to finish it off, but I think it looks pretty good. The lighting was pretty bad when I took this picture, which is why it looks a little maroon. Trust me, it is a nice bright red! Oh, how I love paint. It can really transform anything!


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Home improvement projects are things that many home owners take very seriously and that many homeowners also attempt to do themselves. If you want to save all that you possibly has ability to when you do any kind of home improvements, you have to be sure you shop around for materials and compare prices at different stores.
As with any other home improvement tool that you intend to use in your project you should does some research on the various types of software available before you purchase anything. In certain conditions the cash may he provided to the applicant but only if he produces the bills for settlements to the contractor. Taking a home improvement finance can aid you get tax reductions while increasing the worth of your property. If you get a piece of software that is designed to be used by seasoned professionals, and you are not a seasoned professional, then the piece of software becomes useless to you as a home improvement tool. One very important home improvement tool that you should always try and get your hands on is remodeling home software. Even the professionals like to have things drawn out for them so they know exactly what they are supposed to be doing and a good piece of software can be an invaluable home improvement tool for your home improvement project.
In order to get a home improvement loan, the property owner must build a plan for the home improvements that he desires to undertake, containing actual estimates and costs of all improvements from the professionals. This detail is then given to the credit granting companies as part of your home improvement finance request. When you are going to re-install the kitchen, Kitchen Manufacturers can offer you many available examples; they will tell you kitchens Direct and Budget Kitchen to let you do enough preparation.


text: Abuse, the silent problem. 01 March 2017 Caring for the elderly is complex. Though your organization carefully selects employees and volunteers, it might one day be faced with allegations of abuse. By recognizing potential exposure and understanding the need for a prevention program and training, your organization will be ready to respond should an incident occur. By choosing to include abuse coverage into your commercial insurance package, you can take a step further to help protect your organization. Abuse is usually excluded from Commercial General Liability (CGL) policies. By adding abuse coverage to your insurance package, your organization will be financially protected in the event of allegations of abuse against your employees, volunteers and/or organization. How does it protect you? It includes: Lawyer's fees, experts' fees and expenses such as disbursements, expenses incurred in the counseling, negotiation, arbitration or appeal Internal investigation expenses Additional expenses, such as rehabilitation, mental health services, medication and medical expenses in the event of an insured claim, your organization will be covered for up to $10M per occurrence, up to $20M in aggregate for one year, and your Commercial General Liability (CGL) limits will not be impacted. Elder abuse has become increasingly common across Canada. In 2015, more than three-quarters of a million Canadian seniors suffered some form of abuse, including physical, sexual, psychological, financial abuse and neglect. In Ontario alone, there may be as many as 200,000 seniors being abused – often in silence. 1 Although a universal definition of the term 'elder abuse' does not exist, Health Canada has defined it as "the physical, psychosocial or financial mistreatment of a senior" – through deliberate action or inaction – by someone they should be able to reply upon. Power and control underlie all abuse situations. There are five main categories of elder abuse: Emotional or psychological abuse is the infliction of mental anguish or suffering. It is the highest form of elder abuse Financial abuse is the second most common form of abuse and includes theft, fraud or any improper use of a senior's assets or funds. A report shows that adult children or grandchildren are responsible for 37% of financial abuse (while 10% is being committed by strangers)1 Physical abuse is the use of unnecessary force, causing pain, injury or harm to a senior. Any act of violence or rough treatment causing injury or physical discomfort qualifies as physical abuse Neglecal is the refusal or failure to provide services or necessary care to a senior Sexual abuse is characterized as non-consensual sexual activity or inappropriate comments of a sexual nature directed at a senior Other types of elder abuse include medication abuse (this could be withholding medication or overmedicating), medical abuse (any treatment done without the informed consent of the senior) or the violation of civil/human rights (for example: denial of privacy, denial of visitors or mail censorship). Many of the above, such as physical assault, sexual assault, uttering threats, unlawful confinement, failing to provide the necessaries of life, theft and fraud are considered crimes under the Criminal Code of Canada. Other types of abuse, like harassing telephone calls, stopping mail with intent, forcible confinement or intimidation also fall into this category. Contrary to common belief, most victims are mentally competent and do not require constant care. They are often victims of ageism, or, in other words, have been removed from the decision-making process due to the belief that they are frail and incapable of making their own decisions. Elder abuse can be perpetrated by family, friends, paid care providers, landlords, staff or any person in a position of trust or authority. According to a study by the Government of Ontario, the single largest factor that contributes to the development and/or maintenance of an abusive relationship is isolation.2 How can you identify the signs of abuse? Unexplained injuries, depression, fear, anxiety, detachment, withdrawal, changes in hygiene, signs of malnutrition and unusual bank withdrawal are all signs that a senior might be the victim of abuse. Unfortunately, elder abuse is rarely reported, due to: Fear. The victim is afraid of reprisal or of not being believed Control. The victim is completely under the control of the abuser or depends on them for food, medication or other essentials Misinformation. The victim believes they will be put in an institution if they report the abuse, or does not realize that they are being abused Shame. The victim feels too embarrassed or guilty to report the abuse because someone close them is harming them Sometimes, service providers fail to report elder abuse. They might be reluctant to raise the issue because they are not sure the victim will accept help, or they believe the information should be kept confidential. In some cases, abuse remains unreported due to a failure to recognize it is a crime, or due to a lack of understanding. As such, training and education play an essential role in preparing caregivers and mitigating abuse. By hiring certified and fully trained staff, you can help prevent abuse, provide the highest standard of care, and ensure the right steps are being taken should you suspect someone is the victim of abuse. There are plenty of issues to consider when it comes to running your organization. In today's technology driven environment, cyber attacks and data breaches are not uncommon. To find out about more coverages to discuss with your broker that will help protect your organization, keep your eyes peeled for our next blog on Cyber Insurance! Sources: 1 www.citynews.ca/2016/05/26/new-study-gives-shocking-snapshot-of-elder-abuse-in-canada/ 2 www.ontario.ca/seniors Suzanne Liberman Managing Director - Healthcare


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How do we study the Bible? - Lesson 1: Overview of the Bible
The word Bible means The Book. It is the inspired word of God. It is the complete revealed word of God containing 66 books. There are two major divisions, the Old and New Testament. The Old Testament has 39 books and can be divided into categories such as Law, History, Poetry, and Prophecy. The New Testament has 27 books and is divided into categories such as the Gospels, History, Epistles, and Prophecy.


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I am over on the Paper Issues blog today because It's Free File Free-For-All!
It's Friday!! Annnnnnnd...it's Groundhog day....so in the spirit of seeing shadows,
It's Friday!! Annnnnnnd...it's Groundhog day....so in the spirit of seeing shadows,
I created a fun black and white design using the heart wreath cut file today!
I love the Forever My Always collection from Pebbles.
These papers were so much fun to get creative with!
Let's check out my take for February and Paper Issues Free File Free-For-All!
My why-
This guy--he is literally the sweetest.
He will randomly say multiple times a day...."Mom?"
"Yes, Ryan?"
"Mom, I love you."
I mean my heart melts each and every time.
He gives us all kisses.
He makes sure we are happy.
He just started opening my car door
for me each morning before school...
and he waits outside so he can close my door, too.
Yes, so much love for this kid.
I don't want to forget these moments.
We know they grow up in a blink!
Here are a few close ups:
Gesso and mixed media in the background. I used gelatos and the packaging technique for the color to bring color to the black and white background. I wanted the cut file heart wreath popped up with foam dots to create more of a shadow and depth from the bold text patterned paper.
Still a fan of a touch of gold shimmer to a few of the embellishments scattered throughout. Enamel dots and hearts are the perfect sprinkle!
See what I mean?! All the Groundhog Day homage with the dark shadowy colors, black and white photo, and popped up layers! The ephemera for Forever My Always, is just perfect for layering.
I love the pink stitching against the dark backdrop. Also, I just had to rough up the edges to curl back the patterned paper to show the soft pink and cute hearts.It ties in the colors of the cut file and the mixed media gelato colors that I layered.
So that's how I kicked off the new challenges at Paper Issues! I sure hope you will join me and post your new creations using cut files or other PI free files in the February album!


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of your questions answered - This is one of
the hardest questions I've had to answer and really
gave me a chance to think about what makes good
music. I've also included some examples of music
I think make the grade.
This is a difficult question, I'll do my best.
First let me clarify my answer before I give it.
I'll give my answer to you assuming you want advice
on becoming a good composer and musician. I'll
do my best to point you in the direction I think
is best. Your question finishes with the important
three words; "is to you." So please
consider my answers my own opinion. After all
beautiful music is in the ear of the beholder.
Science - I think as practicing musicians,
we risk making the mistake of concluding music
is some sort of sport rather than what it really
is, a form of expression. In its finest examples,
music can be an enormous emotional experience,
making us cry or laugh, feel great or depressed.
Music has a wonderful quality that ties events
to it. I can still smell my first real girlfriend
Lisa's perfume when I hear "our song"
in passing (thirty years after the fact). Of course
music should have some kind of technical expertise
figured into the equation. I mean, as a musician
I enjoy hearing technically proficient musicians
playing. But, I will also add that it is not the
only thing important about music. Matter of fact,
if that was the only good thing about a specific
musician or band, technical expertise, I would
probably not listen for any length of time. Take
a minute and try to remember the time in your
life when you first really got into music. Way
before you started to learn your scales or music
theory. You didn't think about if the guitar player
was great or what kind of arpeggios he was playing.
You most likely were in some way moved by the
music. It somehow connected with you. You have
heard it before but I will tell you once again:
There are thousands of phenomenal musicians out
there... So what? The musicians and music that
is set apart has something different added into
the equation:
- Is there a story? Besides the actual music,
is there something being said? Of course, when
there are lyrics involved, it is easier to say
something. Music has the ability to create enormous
emotional impact. The reason is simple; it is
because a song is sort of a poem set to music.
One multiplies the other. The music should create
a backdrop for a statement, a canvas for a landscape.
I often ask students; "Why do you think there
is music, in all cultures, throughout all man's
history?" The answers give you a hint to
how to create music or at least help clarify your
compositional goal. Searching for the answer to
this question has been a task for me since I started
playing the guitar thirty years ago. Let us examine
music and our lives and the lives of our ancestors
who undoubtedly created music before they even
had a written language. Once again the question
to be answered: Why do we make music?
Tool - I think that music is a tool to stir
our emotions, motivate us to do the difficult,
create an atmosphere conductive to talking to
God or the spirit, comfort us in our troubled
moments, help us enjoy the good times and rejoice.
Think a second about what music started out as.
I often imagine Africa thousands of years ago,
and percussion being the first type of music.
Maybe they made music to help them talk to God,
the whole village in unison with the musicians,
dancing and asking for rain or game. Have you
ever been to a church that didn't have some kind
of music? I've listened to music at both the local
Baptist church in Los Angeles and at Saint Peter's
Cathedral in Rome and at a temple here is Tokyo.
Music is there to help us celebrate marriage or
mourn death, connect with God and connect with
our lovers. Maybe music helped prepare hunters
for the kill. It takes a lot of motivation to
kill an animal without a gun; music could turn
the soul to a complete frenzy. Music helps us
focus on the tasks ahead, dealing with our jobs
and private battles, loves and hates, insecurities
and infidelities. I've also come to the conclusion
that when the soul moves the body follows, in
dance or battle. It also probably helped us to
pass on our stories and history before there was
written language. Putting words to music, makes
it a lot easier to remember. My four year old
daughter can say the alphabet unless she sings
- Especially regarding instrumental music, melody
will become of the most importance. The melody
has to have some kind of emotional impact. Does
the melody by itself create a mood? Even without
words does the song create a sense of anger, love,
loneliness, happiness? Besides the melody itself,
how is it played? Did the artist play it like
he meant it? Jeff Beck always amazes me the way
he interprets a theme.
Musically In Touch - I don't know exactly
how to describe this so I've picked "In Touch"
as my paragraph opener for the lack of something
better. What I mean by this is that players can
be technically proficient but not necessarily
"in touch." In touch may mean maybe
a sort of "sense" or "insight"
if you will. Maybe "connected" is a
better word. How can you get in touch? For me
this means that you will have to back step and
discover the roots of today's music and the roots
of yesterday's music for that matter. For me the
answer is simple: Blues. Ninety-nine percent of
today's players will tell you that the Blues is
easy but I have almost never heard anyone play
is convincingly. It is not about playing the minor
or major pentatonic scale over the twelve bar
progression it is about the chord tones, timing,
phrasing and motif and about the "story".
If you don't get the blues together, you will
be like the other ninety-nine percent of the players
who are not "in touch." No matter what
style of music you play, it started in the Blues
so if you don't have it, your music will always
be a big bore.
the Cart Before the Horse - There is so much
music written for the sake of a technical challenge
rather than for the song. It should be the opposite.
There are too many musicians who start writing
their songs by thinking; "Let's see, I'll
start out with a bar of 7/4 and follow
it by a bar of 5/4. Not that odd time signatures
are a bad thing but the process is wrong. I love
to use the Beatles as an example. Think of the
song "All you Need is Love." My four
year old daughter loves for me to sing the song
to her but she doesn't realize that there is a
bar of three following the bar of four. She doesn't
know that the E7 chord going to the Amin
chord in the key of C can be analyzed as a V7/vi
chord. A song that can hold a three year olds
attention and mine at the same time is genius.
Dialed In - The great musicians are very tone
sensitive. Getting the right tone makes it that
much easier to make your statement. The choice
of guitars and amps can make or break a great
tune. Try to pay special attention to what the
players you like are using. Miles Davis is easily
identified by his sound as well as Jimi Hendrix.
on the Ears - This takes me to my final point.
The true genius song writers/musicians are the
ones (just like the Beatles) manage to appeal
to a wide audience and yet maintain a level of
superb musicianship. I saw Jeff Beck a few months
ago in Tokyo and he is a perfect example. He played
instrumental music and sold out three nights at
Tokyo's International Forum. Some good examples
of songs that are easy on the ears but at the
same time very harmonically complex are "Fall"
written by Wayne Shorter and "Birdland"
on the Weather Report CD "Heavy Weather"
written by Joe Zawinul.
for the Ears - An interesting arrangement
can make the difference between a great song and
a masterpiece. What exactly is an arrangement
anyway? It means that you or someone who is an
arranger takes a song and adds some hair on it.
This "hair" could come in the form of
many different things. It could mean an intro,
a string part, a big fat B3 or percussion. It
could also mean a rearrangement of the form of
the song to make it easier on the ears. Guitarists,
yours truly included, generally make for lousy
arrangers. Keyboardists do a better job. Some
arrangements I like are "Tonight's the Night"
by Rod Stuart, the way the B3 and guitar get sort
of mixed up in the intro. How about "Strawberry
Fields" on the Sgt. Pepper's recording? Imagine
"Cashmere" from the Zeppelin CD "Physical
Graffiti" without the string arrangement.
The whole "Dark Side of the Moon" by
"Pink Floyd" is an arranging/mixing
masterpiece. Jazz when played by a small group
such as a quartet doesn't call for much arranging
but the same simple songs can be arranged for
Big Band which is a whole different thing all
together. For some good Big Band arranging check
out any Bob Minzer Big Band recordings or for
more of a rock vibe check out "The Brian
Setzer Orchestra." Some producers are know
for their arranging and orchestrating chops.
Brains - Most of the most memorable music
around today was done by two people. It seems
that more often than not the chemistry of two
creative powers can create music of enormous magnitude.
Plant and Page are one example. Another, Wayne
Shorter and Joe Zawinul from Weather Report. How
about Lennon and McCartney? It is an enormous
undertaking to write music, then arrange it and
write the lyrics (if the song is not an instrumental).
Artists often hire someone on to take care of
the writing and arranging and this is another
kind of artistic chemistry. Miles hired on Wayne
Shorter in the 60s and Marcus Miller later on.
Jeff Beck used Max Middleton on the groundbreaking
release Blow by Blow (on top of that the record
was produced by George Martin). Elton John used
Bernie Taupin to write the lyrics for his hit
songs. I've also heard that Lyle Mays used to
take Pat Metheny's melodic ideas and make full
compositions of them. It is difficult to imagine
what "Sgt. Peppers" would have come
out as if George Martin wasn't involved in the
process. The only artist I can think of that pretty
much took care of everything himself was Jimi
Hendrix but it is still interesting to imagine
what kind of music would have been created if
Jimi had found his musical soul mate (not too
many people know it but Jimi was hanging around
with Miles before he died). Anyway, my point here
is that sometimes it is a good idea to work with
someone else and most of the better music that
has been released was created this way.
have to let me apologize to you, unlike my other
lessons I have not included scales or arpeggios
for you to try. No sequences to baffle you either.
But I wanted you to know that although these things
are important, it is half the battle, the other
half is your story and the way you connect to
your listener.
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Scott Flagg Leads Broncos Into New Season
All over the state of Maine football teams were doing the same thing Monday afternoon - taking on another team in a controlled scrimmage and putting week one of training camp in the books.
At Hampden, the Broncos scrimmaged with the Mt. Ararat Eagles. New head coach Scott Flagg is running the show now after spending five years as an assistant.
Flagg, a former Brewer football player, takes over from Kevin Canty. A year ago, the Broncos were 1-7.
Hampden has 51 players on the squad and will play an exhibition game vs Skowhegan Friday night at the Weatherbee Complex.
The season opener is at Brunswick Friday, September 4th.


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PRICE REDUCED, NEED TO SELL - - Beautiful 2005 Mini S for sale with John Cooper works. Body and interior is in great shape. 124,000 miles. Bad news, needs motor. My brother in-law drove it here (Sammamish) putting 4,000 miles on it never checking the oil and coolant. I drove it before the motor started going out and it ran great, shifted great. and it looks awesome (yellow and black stripes) I can send pictures if you would like. asking $2500 OBO.
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Baked Toffee Apples
These deliciously decadent baked apples with toffee-laced filling and cream sauce bear no resemblance to the hard, sticky toffee apples of your youth. Great as a show-stopper dessert or wicked afternoon snack.
Ingredients (serves 4 people)
1. 4 apples
2. 60 ml pecan nuts, chopped
3. 2 ml cinnamon
4. 100 ml soft caramel toffee, chopped
5. 30 ml sultanas, soaked in brandy
6. 60 ml brown sugar
7. 60 ml butter
8. 5 ml of brandy
9. 15 ml cream
10. Whipped cream or ice cream for serving
1. Core four apples, without cutting right through to the bottom.
2. Mix together peacan nuts, 40 ml chopped soft caramel toffee, ground cinnamon and sultanas that have been soaked in brandy.
3. Spoon the filling into the apples.
4. Wrap the apples in tinfoil, place them onto a lined baking tray and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 20 minutes or until cooked.
5. Heat butter, brown sugar and 60 ml chopped soft caramel toffee together in a saucepan. When melted, add 5 ml brandy and 15 ml cream.
6. Spoon over the hot apples and serve with whipped cream or ice cream.
7. More delicious apple desserts:
Almond apple tart
Plum, raisin and apple upside-down cake
8. Apple and berry meringue pudding
White chocolate custard slices with apple roses
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