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Ponzi suspect has link to 60th anniversary celebration
A Costa Mesa businessman who's now accused of taking part in a Ponzi scheme provided entertainment for the city's 60th anniversary celebration this year, records show.
The city has said it's investigating allegations of fiscal mismanagement related to the 60th anniversary celebration in June. Two employees were put on leave in August amid that investigation.
But city spokesman Bill Lobdell said there is no known link between the anniversary celebration and the Ponzi allegations against Roland Barrera, owner of the bar Casa.
Barrera's link to the celebration was reported Sunday on the blog A Bubbling Cauldron.
Barrera runs The Sun Grp LLC, which helped put together entertainment for the city's birthday bash, according to minutes of a February meeting of the 60th Anniversary Planning Committee.
Sun Grp was paid more than $72,000 between April and August, city records show. Of that, $6,500 was for consulting, while much of the rest was to reimburse the firm for equipment rentals or booking of acts that included Eric Burdon & The Animals.
City officials have refused to release some information and records about the celebration, citing the ongoing investigation. Lobdell said Monday he did not know when that probe will conclude. He said Dan Joyce, a public affairs manager, and Christine Cordon, an assistant recreation supervisor and special events coordinator, are still on paid administrative leave during the investigation.
Last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed a civil lawsuit in federal court in Texas accusing Barrera and three other people of taking part in a Ponzi scheme.
The SEC says Barrera and a Colorado man helped recruit investors into an investment partnership that advertised returns from oil and gas investments.
But instead, the two who ran the investment, Robert A. Helms and Janniece S. Kaelin of Austin, Texas, spent much of the $17.9 million raised on themselves or other businesses they controlled, the SEC's lawsuit says.
They also used new investors' money to pay so-called "partnership income" to previous investors, the lawsuit says. Such payments are the hallmark of a Ponzi scheme, since they lead people to think their investments are paying off.
The SEC asked the court to order all four defendants, including Barrera, to repay money they obtained illegally.
Barrera, who said last week he knew nothing about the lawsuit, didn't answer his phone Monday. A message said his voicemail was full.
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Our lower estimates are not a consequence of lost faith in FPC, rather we have been strengthened in our view that FPC will maintain its position as the dominant player in the most important market segment - the mobile device segment. The main reason behind our lower estimates is a lower ASP than we initially foresaw. A bit simplified, the lower ASP is a consequence of three main factors outlined in the below illustration.
Degree of refinement has to do with how FPC sells its fingerprint sensors. As an increasing share of the sensors are sold as fabricated wafers rather than dies FPC essentially gives away some of its revenues to the module houses, though the revenue given away carry a lower gross margin.
As FPC develops its solutions to allow for a smaller sensor area, less silicon is used per sensor. This in turn means that more sensor ASICs can be fabricated on each wafer. Since it is extremely costly with equipment for IC fabrication and a large share of the cost of an ASIC depends on the time required in the fab, smaller sensors are much cheaper to fabricate. FPC is driving this development to drive FPS penetration in mid-range and low-end mobile devices. At the same time, FPC is making it hard for new players to enter the market, effectively creating barriers to entry.
There is a component of general price pressure that drives ASP down. In the general price pressure category, we also include agreements with major customers to continuously lower prices for like-for-like sensors as yield goes up and the sensor in question has been on the market for a while. This pushes FPC to come up with new and better products – products/solutions that have become a commodity will not command premium prices.
Looking at the product mix of FPC in terms of what sensor the mobile devices launched with an FPS from FPC incorporate, we can spot a clear trend. In the figure below all (we believe) mobile devices launched with a FPC FPS from Q4 2014 until 25 October 2016 are summarized.
The sensors in gray color, FPC1020, FPC1021 and FPC1025 all have a sensor ASIC that is considerably larger than the sensors in red. The FPC1020 is the largest sensor and the FPC1035 is the smallest sensor incorporated in a product thus far (FPC1028 is smaller but has not yet been announced as incorporated in a device).
The devices launched per quarter will not tell you the breakdown of sales per device or per sensor. The graph below illustrates the ramp of sensor shipments for a certain mobile device.
As can be seen, shipments start before the device is launched and high volume shipments typically continue for some 9-12 months before the device is approaching end-of-life.
Based on the above discussion we expect ASP to have dropped further. In the below table our estimate for blended ASP and number of units shipped are shown.
As we mentioned, the lower ASP is the main reason as to why we have revised our estimates. In the below table we have summarized our estimates for 2016-2018.
Despite a strong dollar providing tailwinds, we believe 2016 sales will come in at the low-end of FPC's guidance – that said, we expect gross margin to come in above 50 percent in Q3 providing further evidence of FPC's leading position. Gross margins around 50 percent are not sustainable unless you have a competitive advantage. We have summarized some key factors affecting FPC's gross margins.
We believe FPC has sustainable competitive advantages, but it requires continued development and should FPC become content there are competitors ready to take the lead. Right now that is not what we see. Some bullet points to illustrate what we mean:
· 40 patents not yet published have been filed by FPC since May last year (thanks Peter Stern for being a champ in checking those things for me!)
· Well positioned to enter the automotive segment as car manufacturers and tier-1 suppliers increasingly embrace biometrics – we would not be surprised to see a fingerprint sensor in a steering wheel from Autoliv in a few years
· Patents and sensor architecture indicating that FPC is eyeing other biometric modalities, we believe heart rate sensors is an obvious bet
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Naturally, FPC will have to adapt to what its partners in the respective vertical is offering – value needs to be split – that said, we have seen enough to be confident in saying that this is not the end for FPC.
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HÀ NỘI – Đặng Thái Sơn, one of the world's leading pianists, has returned to Việt Nam to perform in two concerts on Wednesday and Thursday at the Hà Nội Opera House.
He will join the Việt Nam National Symphony Orchestra in a concert of French music on Wednesday. He will perform Symphony No. 8 in G-Major, Op. 88 by A Dvorak, Ballade, Op. 19 by Gabriel Faure, and Piano Concerto for the Left Hand by Maurice Ravel.
On Thursday, Sơn will perform a special concert of Frederic Chopin's music. He will play Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, with which he won the Gold Medal of the International Chopin Piano Competition 35 years ago in Warsaw.
"I'm under pressure in performing this piece because people expect much from me," he said."They wait expectantly to see how I will play it after 35 years. Time passes, many things change. Audiences want to see how I have changed. I can perform a piece hundreds of times. But each time, I bring different feelings to the audience. For me, it's a one-way itinerary, no cliché."
Sơn selected Symphony No. 8 in G Major, Op. 88 by A Dvorak to open the Wednesday programme because of its cheerful melody.
"The concerts will take place on International Women's Day (March 8). So I want to bring a gift for all women, something cheerful, romantic and inspirational about love," he said.
Sơn was born in Việt Nam in 1958. Thirty-five years ago, he was the first Asian pianist to win the International Chopin Competition, one of the rare competitions dedicated exclusively to the works of a single composer. Since then, his international career has taken him to over forty countries, to play such world renowned halls as LincolnCenter (New York), Barbican Center (London), Salle Pleyel (Paris), Herculessaal (Munich), Musikverein (Vienna), Concertgebouw (Amsterdam), Opera House (Sydney), and Suntory Hall (Tokyo). Now he's based in Canada but Sơn comes home annually to perform in Việt Nam. – VNS


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Style: | Blackened sludge metal, Doom metal |
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Indian's Guiltless is an absolutely horrible and horrifying release. It is relentless, vile, and abrasive. The Chicago quintet abuse their instruments to churn forth a 40 minute platter of hateful sludge-doom guaranteed to ruin your day. Pounding riffs and crushing mixed with various psychedelic elements to create a harrowing sonic experience that puts one on edge. Mostly powerful, mid-slow pace sludgy riffs, with the occasional foot-on-the-gas and bass-pedal-to-the-metal bars. Not to worry. The fast bit is every bit as vile as the slow. As if the assault isn't harsh enough, enter the vocals. Wow. Hate-filled misanthropic screeches and shouts really push this whole thing over the top. It's almost too much. Read more ›› |
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Becas completas a través del Ministerio de Educación, Ciencia y Tecnología (MESCyT) de la República Dominicana para cursar maestrías en Harper Adams University, en el Reino Unido. (Período de Convocatoria: 21 de marzo al 21 de abril de 2016
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Winner of the WhatUni University of the Year award 2016, shortlisted for University Of The Year (Times Higher Awards 2014), second for Student Experience (Times Higher Student Experience Awards 2016), Harper Adams is within easy reach of Birmingham and Manchester (approx. 1 hour) in the heart of the Shropshire countryside, birthplace of industry.
Being the UK's fourth most welcoming university in 2014, winner for Student Support in 2015, there has been more than £20m invested in the campus in the last decade. The university has links with over 500 international businesses to complement its international culture.
Up to 25 Students can study for an MSc at Harper Adams receiving full contributions for their tuition, accommodation and food through the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MESCyT) of the Dominican Republic. For more information about the requirements please visit their website or contact Dr. Leticia Chico Santamarta, Coordinator for the Latin American and Caribbean Partnerships. Deadline for applications is 21 April 2016
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Dr Chico-Santamarta, Coordinator for the Latin American and Caribbean Partnerships and a native Spanish speaker, explained: "The Dominican Republic government, through MESCyT, their Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology, is offering full scholarships to up to 25 Dominican students who wish to undertake their Masters degrees at Harper Adams University.
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Merry Christmas!!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! May your day be filled with love, joy, and laughter. And as you pause and rest today from work and your to-do list, as you open your presents and continue eating Christmas Eve dinner leftovers, let's remember the real reason for the season: Jesus' birth. THAT is something to celebrate about!
"And He will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
– Isaiah 9:6
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Hello, weekend!
After my "September 11: Our Revival" post, I realized how much I've missed sharing my heart like I did almost weekly prior to the summer ( check out fmG's "Faith" category). As I enter a new life season, I'd love to continue to share with you through video format since I've missed vlogging so much!
I am no preacher, pastor, theologian, etc.; I am imperfect in many ways. But when God is teaching me new things- things that rattle and shake me to the core that leads to the brink of character change, something tells me that I'm not the only one that feels like this. I'm still trying to find my groove in these types of videos, but I pray they inspire and maybe even challenge you just as God is challenging me.
God bless!
fashion meets God NEEDS…
fmG is in need of a little summer makeover! If you're interested in showcasing your God-given talents on a creative platform, shoot me an email at email@example.com. I'd love to hear from you!
Would you like to share your story on fashion meets God? Whether it's something God is currently teaching you, your testimony, a favorite Scripture, your #OOTD, your most recent accessory purchase, those shoes you scored on sale- anything related to fashion or God- please contact me! My prayer is for fmG to become more diverse on post topics from people all over the world!
Can't wait to hear from you!
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"Faith is a game changer."
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Photo Diary: February 2015
What a great month February was (although I'm shocked it's already over)! Looking forward to what March will bring!
With the One who's ransomed me
The One who gave me joy for mourning
And I will lock eyes
With the One who's chosen me
The One who set my feet to dancing
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Is there never an end to her machinations?
Bill Kissel, on the latest attempt by his daughter-in-law Nancy Kissel (pictured) to overturn her conviction for murdering his son in 2003
It's not convenient to talk about it
A spokesman for Baidu on the disappearance of purged party chief Zhao Ziyang (pictured) from its web-based encyclopaedia
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European and German Paper Associations hold meeting at BASF; Top-class staffed CEPI/VDP conference; Paper Chemicals operating division showcases innovation marketplace for paper chemistry. This is the most important innovation project of the Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI). The project aims at identifying breakthrough innovations that will enable the associations members to reach the ambitious climate protection targets of the CEPI Roadmap 2050. For this, two teams of experts, scientists, paper manufacturers, suppliers and representatives of the pulp and paper industry compete against each other. A delegate of BASFs Paper Chemicals operating division participates in one of the teams. The results will be presented to the EU Commissioner for Climate Action in November 2013. Hosting the meeting in Ludwigshafen, BASF arranges for a separate conference paired with an innovation marketplace to complement the CEPI Two Team project sessions. In the context of the lecture program, members of CEPI and the German Pulp and Paper Association (VDP) will present on the guiding idea of a lower carbon circular flow economy based on renewable raw materials. BASF contributes presentations which address sustainability in the chemical industry and innovations in paper chemicals. In the subsequent innovation marketplace of BASF Paper Chemicals, numerous examples will be given to demonstrate the innovations the operating division is going to implement to address sustainability already today, tomorrow and in the future. BASF already offers many sustainable solutions in terms of XELOREX the multifunctional 4-in-1 solution for papermaking besides cost-efficient binders or the novel production of testliner with anionic sizing agents, quite apart from the biopolymer ecovio® FS Paper. Solutions for tomorrow are focused on the advancement of cost-efficient binders and the introduction of the next generation of cationic polymers contributing toward a further reduction in production costs of paper. Some of the topics aimed at the future will introduce the conference attendants to BASF conceptions relating to new cellulose-based materials and functional barriers. Sustainability, in harmony of economic, ecological and social responsibility, is a fundamental principle of all our activities and an important driver in our research & development. In previous years we have invested a lot into this field of work and created new opportunities for paper manufacturers. This is what our innovation marketplace clearly illustrates and, through examples, also lets the visitors experience, says Dr. Frank Hoefer, Vice President, Marketing Paper Chemicals Europe, who represents BASF on the Two Team Project. The Two Team Project will enable the paper industry to take the necessary steps toward a low-CO2 economy. We as BASF take particular pleasure in hosting the last session of the project teams. Before a final decision is taken on a concept this will also be great information for all conference participants what we can contribute today as well as in the future to accomplish the goals of CEPI. About BASFs Paper Chemicals division BASFs Paper Chemicals division (paper-chemicals.basf.com) offers process chemicals to optimize costs and increase machine efficiency, functional chemicals to lend specific properties to paper, and finishing chemicals to improve the appearance and performance characteristics of printed paper and board. With this comprehensive portfolio, BASF is the leading supplier of paper chemicals worldwide. BASF established Paper Chemicals as a separate division when it acquired Ciba in April 2009. The ISO 9001-certified Paper Chemicals division operates sites in Europe, Asia and the Americas. About BASF BASF (basf.com) is the worlds leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products and crop protection products to oil and gas. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Through science and innovation, we enable our customers in nearly every industry to meet the current and future needs of society. Our products and solutions contribute to conserving resources, ensuring nutrition and improving quality of life. We have summed up this contribution in our corporate purpose: We create chemistry for a sustainable future. BASF had sales of 72.1 billion in 2012 and more than 110,000 employees as of the end of the year. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA) and Zurich (AN).
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Get an overview of this hotelHotel in Sunnyvale with free breakfast and restaurant
Located in the heart of Sunnyvale, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Yahoo Headquarters, Baylands Park, and Elements Massage Sunnyvale. Computer History Museum and California's Great America are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Comfort Inn Sunnyvale - Silicon Valley features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered. High-speed wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.
This hotel offers access to a business center and a meeting room. Event facilities measure 598 square feet (54 square meters). This business-friendly hotel also offers multilingual staff, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
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Project by Julian | posted 04-23-2012 01:42 AM | 3380 views | 0 times favorited | 6 comments |
These are drawer fronts that I veneered for a tool cabinet project. Center is sapele veneer and the crossbanding is ribbon cut sapele. Both are paper backed veneers which makes working with them much easier. Applied with spary contact cement. The black strip is some of the sapele veneer dyed with black ink. Beading around the perimeter is mahagony.
-- Julian
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#1 posted 04-23-2012 02:47 AM |
Beautiful work Julian they look perfect. -- http://artisticwoodstudio.com Custom furniture |
#2 posted 04-23-2012 03:52 AM |
Julian, Wow! Those are beautiful! If you make drawers like that for your tool cabinet, what does your china cabinet look like? ! ? Thanks for sharing. L/W -- Jesus is the ONLY reason for ANY season. |
#3 posted 04-23-2012 12:24 PM |
Nifty work Julian the color is spectacular I think a better suited drawer pulls are in order way to subdue for such a beautiful back drop. Just my two cents love the work…BC |
#4 posted 04-23-2012 10:54 PM |
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Just clear shellac. -- Julian |
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looks awesome. what kind of glue did you use? i'm interested in veneering but pretty unfamiliar with the process. any easy resources you recommend? -- Josh - Jacksonville, FL - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6eXmOxkM10zI0d-njOHeRQ |
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Dragon Ball AF
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"Would this come out pretty soon. "
It's not every coming out.
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Dragon Ball AF
AF = April Fools silly
Dragonball AF (After Future) was an on-line fan-fiction, from what I heard. In it there was fusions galore and Saiyans could go SSJ5(looks like a SSJ3 version of SSJ4, except the fur is gray and the hair is white).
...Or it was a giant April Fools joke spread around the internet, either one.
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Dragonball af has been talked about since i was i 8th grade I am now in 12th lol give up hope it isn't coming out. It was suppose to come out but the thing was in regular dragon ball goku went to three right?? In af he goes to 5 right?? In gt he went to 4 right? So basically AF couldn't come out because it wouldn't be right he went from 3 to 5 then then they release gt and he goes back to four it would make no sense.
yeah i think that your right zee crusher.
AF was an april fools joke in like 2000.
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Notice of changes in temporary FDIC insurance coverage for transaction accounts
By federal law, as of 1.1.2013, funds in a noninterest-bearing transaction account (including an IOLTA/IOLA) will no longer receive unlimited deposit insurance coverage, but will be FDIC-insured to the legal maximum of $250,000 for each ownership category. For more information, visit www.fdic.gov/deposit/.
Need help calculating the insurance coverage on your personal accounts held at FCCB? The FDIC has a great tool called Electronic Deposit Insurance Estimator (EDIE) on their website: www.fdic.gov/edie.
Where can I go if I still have questions?
You can call FDIC toll-free at 877.ASK.FDIC (877.275.3342) from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. (eastern time) or contact them online at www.fdic.gov/consumers. You can also call Four Corners Community Bank directly at 505.327.3222 during regular banking hours, or visit one of our locations.
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To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person who opens an account.
What this mean to you: When you open an account we will ask for your name, address, date of birth, and other information that will allow us to identify you. We may also ask to see your driver's license or other identifying documents.
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At Four Corners Community Bank (FCCB), we understand that our customers have strong expectations that the information provided to the bank is protected at all times. The board of directors, management, employees, and other individuals will respect these expectations at all times.
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Many of the ways in which you interact with our site allow us to learn more about you. We collect and store statistics and other information about the online activities of our visitors on an aggregated (collective) basis. For example, we can track the number of people who view each page to learn which features are the most popular. However in these and almost all other instances, we do not obtain personally identifiable information about you.
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Roger LaHart |
Chief Lending Officer - 500 West Main Street, Suite 101, Farmington, NM |
505.566.2104 |
522620 |
Clete Berens |
VP/Commercial Loan Officer - 500 West Main Street, Suite 101, Farmington, NM |
505.566.2112 |
833699 |
Joshua Bollacker |
VP/Commercial Loan Officer - 500 West Main Street, Suite 101, Farmington, NM |
505.566.2105 |
957142 |
Tiffany Karlin |
Customer Service Manager - 1301 West Aztec Blvd., Aztec, NM |
505.566.2171 |
522626 |
Steve Slagle |
Cortez Market President - 77 West Main, Cortez, CO |
970.564.8867 |
609198 |
Larry McGee |
Commercial/Ag Loan Officer - 77 West Main, Cortez, CO |
970.564.8840 |
1139179 |
Monica Dibsie |
Consumer Loan Officer - 77 West Main, Cortez, CO |
970.564.8861 |
1091381 |
Jessica Barker |
Loan Underwriter - 500 West Main Street, Suite 101, Farmington, NM |
505.566.2137 |
1267195 |
Shawn Candelaria |
Durango Market President - 2685 Main Avenue, Durango, CO |
970.828.1442 |
941475 |
Janice Huffhines |
Mortgage Loan Officer - 500 West Main Street, Suite 101 Farmington, NM |
505.566.2103 |
202071 |
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505.566.2146 |
194407 |
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970.828.1444 |
1202906 |
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1202907 |
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Cabinetmakers discuss the standard height of cabinets, and reasons to make an exception. If I am setting them on a finished floor, I build them 34 1/2 high. Now if you are doing a custom kitchen for someone who likes to bake, you might suggest one area that is only 30 high (obviously not in the vicinity of the DW). Tips and tricks to get the job done right when installing kitchen cabinets. The height of the top line should be measured from the highest point on the floor. KITCHEN CABINETS would seem to be a straightforward matter. (The dimensions of lower cabinets, typically 24 inches deep and 36 inches tall, still work.
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My friend Elisia first showed me an ebook reader, the Kindle she bought as soon as they came out. The quality of the screen was jaw dropping - it wasn't anything like a computer screen, but instead actually looked like paper. As amazed as I was with the device, I had no intention of buying one. The form factor was clunky, it seemed like a superfluous device, and it couldn't natively display PDF files, which is the format I tend to read (and publish) in.
A couple months later I was wandering around in the Sony Store and I saw their ebook reader, the PRS-505. It had the same amazing screen that the kindle had, but was much smaller, less than a third of an inch thick. When I found out that it could also natively read PDF files I was tempted to buy it, but was still concerned that it was just a useless toy.
Six months later my friend Vince brought a Sony PRS-505 on the trip to Morocco that he joined me on. I found myself asking to borrow it constantly, just about any time he wasn't using it. If he fell asleep on the bus I'd carefully slide it away from his grip and read on it.
The final straw in my decision to buy it was the battery life. It uses no power to keep the screen on, and only a tiny bit to flip the page. All told you can read about seven thousand pages before you have to charge the battery. That's a good twenty or thirty books, which is at least a good two months or so.
The one advantage Kindle has over the Sony is the wireless book buying feature. This wasn't a big deal for me since I spend so much time out of the US, if I was someone who bought a lot of books and lived in the US, I might be tempted by it. On the other hand, the Sony is considerably smaller, can still read purchased books, and supports PDF.
Another big plus to the Sony is that you expand the memory with an SDHC card or Memory Stick. That allows you to carry thousands of books in a package far smaller than any normal book.
As you can probably guess, I wholeheartedly recommend the Sony PRS-505. I've had mine for less than a week and I've already read two books on it. It's really a pleasure to read on.
One warning: don't get the Sony PRS-700 without seeing it first. Unlike the PRS-505, the screen is a bit foggy.
Here it is on Amazon (ironically).
Collecting books is easy to do when you love to read and have a one-click-buy option on Amazon. I know, I had over 1,200 books that we had to bring from England to the Netherlands when we moved here 18 months ago. When one bookcase was full, a trip to IKEA later, I had another to assemble and fill.
You can imagine the physical effort needed to move 1,200 books (it was done by professional movers and they made it look easy, but still you can imagine having to do it yourself). Before we moved I had already given away hundreds of the books, and it was a huge task to sort which ones to keep. It took energy to decide, to pack them up, take them to the charity shop and the experience made me finally realise I needed to change my book-collecting habit. I no longer enjoyed having so many books. Instead of admiring the rows of neatly stacked books, I felt the weight of them was tying me down. I was embarrassed when I realised how much time and money I must have spent and felt guilty for giving them away. I mean - why didn't I just go to the library?
It took time, but 18 months later the original 1,200+ books have been whittled down to just 30 and with a new 'one in, one out' policy in place, they won't increase again. The boxes of rejected books are in the shed, labelled and ready to go back to Amazon to be traded in for vouchers (the ones worth selling), the rest will go to charity (and I still haven't joined the library).
Physical books and libraries will become obsolete as e-readers take over and get better and better. When e-readers were first introduced, I couldn't imagine myself enjoying reading a book on one - I had been reading books for years and curling up on the sofa with a mug of tea and a book was (and still is) my idea of a perfect way to spend an afternoon. I liked the weight of a book (if not too heavy) in my hands and the feel of the paper as I turned the pages. Getting a new book delivered was something to look forward to, unwrapping the packaging and hearing the subtle crack of the spine as you open it to start to read.
I eventually embraced the new technology and bought a Kindle (there's nothing wrong with being a late adopter!), and I haven't looked back - I now prefer to read on an e-reader instead of a book. An e-reader is light, portable, with a long battery life and stores hundreds of books. Taking George R R Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire, Books 1-5 on holiday without it seems unthinkable now.


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In the same article he discusses the backlash he receives from other musicians, explaining that they just don't understand DJ-ing. He doesn't attempt to tackle the backlash he receives from other DJs who clearly do undersatnd DJ-ing.
This compilation is absolutely spectacular.
5/22 - The Cure - Hollywood Bowl
5/31 - Brian Jonestown Massacre - Teragram (?)
6/07 - Chelsea Wolfe - Teragram (?)
6/14 - Silver Apples - Troubadour
6/16 - John Carpenter - Orpheum
last.fm, if you care
Twitter, if you dare
Numero's been putting out their box sets of Unwound's catalog, and the one that just came out, No Energy, is absolutely essential. If you're interested in the band at all, this one's the one to start with. The Future of What can be a somewhat difficult album, with the more dissonant parts sometimes drifting off and some underwritten tracks, but when it kills it kills. And Repetition would have, in any other band's catalog, been the undeniable highlight. Aggression, precise playing, inventive songwriting and some really catchy weird melodies, it's an essential post-hardcore record, and belongs in the top of the 90s conversation without a doubt. The fact that it's either Unwound's 2nd or 3rd best record is ridiculous. Definitely buy the last box set, whenever it comes out, as Leaves Turn Inside You is pure, fucking essential.
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from KMFDM:
This is one of the koolest things I've ever seen a band do. If I were a DJ or button pusher I'd be all up in this.K here:
for the past few months i've been sifting thru tons of ADAT's, multitrack tapes, DAT's and disks in an attempt to put together the ultimate KMFDM sound library, spanning the entire 30 years of KMFDM's existence.
I have tentatively named this project SOUND & DRIVE.
In a little bit from now (next couple months) i will make this library available to you in the form of a pre-order-only-purchase.
Though i am far from knowing exactly how much data it will end up consisting of once all is said and done, i can already foresee it being pretty huge. Therefore i decided to make it available in 2 different ways.
1) a hard disk drive with all of the content on it sent to you
2) bundles of individual album projects delivered digitally to you
File formats will be .wav, 24-bit, 44.1 kHz sampling rate.
Content will be organized by album, individual songs with parts of arrangement in linear format as well as broken down into sound categories, for instance loops with bpm stated, individual drum hits, bass lines, song starters etc.
To make it short for now, this will provide a plethora of sonic wealth for the for the professional music producer as well as for the technically inclinded KMFDM follower, using the sounds of KMFDM free of license in any way you can imagine...
It would, at this stage be helpful to hear some feedback from you, input if you have any, thoughts ideas, manifestations of interest etc., so please fire away !
you know I'm gonna be rockin' that...
I remember the days when water was free and porn cost money.
if its option 1 i'll even wrap it in lace for ya
I remember the days when water was free and porn cost money.
I still think Dirty Beaches' Drifters/Love is the Devil is extremely underrated .
Over the weekend I saw GWAR and near the end of the set they asked the audience to request a song by the shittiest band they knew. They then said everyone was wrong and started playing West End Girls. I couldn't help but think how happy that would've made TomAz.
April 14-16 - Coachella
April 22 - Sleep
May 4 - The Weeknd
May 20 - Mastodon/EODM/Russian Circles
May 30 - Conan/North
June 9 - Sigur Rós
July 3 - Roger Waters
July 30 - Panorama Festival
August 17-20 - Psycho Las Vegas
September 9 - Green Day
October 6-8 - ACL wknd. 1
And it was pretty awesome: http://www.avclub.com/video/gwar-cov...op-boys-211000
Hunting has been part of our society since the first Europeans came over and shot buffalo and Native Americans and whatnot.
I was listening to the Butthole Surfers on Youtube last night and this album was on the list of other videos I might enjoy. I had heard of them but never listened to them. I really liked this, it's like Minutemen on speed at times.
We're here to play some Mississippi Delta Blues. We're in a horrible depression, and I gotta admit - we're starting to like it.
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I've been so into this DEERS track lately; I think they are recording and releasing an album in 2015.
3/18-19: Starry Nites Festival @ Live Oak
3/25: Peggy Gou, Aaron Clark, Mike Gushanksy @ Audio
3/27: Strand of Oaks @ The Independent
3/31: Max Cooper @ PW
3/31: Shifted @ f8
4/5: Tin Man @ f8
4/7: Cosmin TRG @f8
4/8: Anthony Naples, Solar @ Monarch
4/12: King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard @ The Fillmore
Hunting has been part of our society since the first Europeans came over and shot buffalo and Native Americans and whatnot.
Me and a friend are going to be in TV On The Radio's new music video, with a bunch of pro skateboarders, and I'm really excited. /coolstorybro
9/22 The Mekons @ Pappy & Harriet's
Do you know what song of the new album ?
I'm not sure. Haven't listened to the leak yet, but I know it's not one of the few they've shared. Anyways, it was definitely one of the greatest days of my life. Skating/dancing with some of my heros while TVOTR played a set next (besides the music video, they ended up just playing a bunch of songs) to a skatepark pool! The video should be out in about a month or so they said, I know I for sure have some cameos in it haha.
9/22 The Mekons @ Pappy & Harriet's
Robert Plant is just a fucking dick. Who turns down $800 million?
April 14-16 - Coachella
April 22 - Sleep
May 4 - The Weeknd
May 20 - Mastodon/EODM/Russian Circles
May 30 - Conan/North
June 9 - Sigur Rós
July 3 - Roger Waters
July 30 - Panorama Festival
August 17-20 - Psycho Las Vegas
September 9 - Green Day
October 6-8 - ACL wknd. 1
to be fair only $300 million of that would have been his.
I was going to ask who offers $800 million for anything, but when the answer is Richard Branson it kinda makes sense.
I've noticed pitchfork start referring to Win Butler as Will Butler. reminds me of the time Jim James tried to get people to start calling him Yim Yames. except this is much more sensible. hopefully this sticks and I'll never need to hear the name 'Win' again.
Well, Win is short for Edwin. They could just call him that.
8/7/16 - Sufjan Stevens @ Hollywood Bowl // 8/8/16 - Radiohead @ Shrine // 8/8/16 - Boris @ Regent
9/14/16 - Wilco @ Theatre at Ace Hotel // 9/18/16 - Kraftwerk @ Hollywood Bowl
Oh wait... He has a brother in the band. I'm an idiot.
Wish I got the chance to see them live.
I saw Jeremy Hyman with Avey Tare's Slasher Flicks, and that guy is easily the most intense drummer I've seen in person.
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I've searched the forums and most people have issues with connecting to their home network. However I'm searching for anyone who could assist me with problems that I'm having connecting to Internet when I'm at places offering free wifi. My issue is that it appears that I am connected however when I try to access the Internet it says that I'm not connected. I go in settings and it shows me connected to the free wifi. How do I resolve this issue. I have a 32 gb wifi only iPad 2. Muchos gracias!
Sounds like they have mac filtering on Each wifi device has a unique mac address, they may have to add your mac address to the allowed list Hedgie - Mmm Cali Lewis!
Try opening a browser and allowing the hotspot to give you their rules and regulations page. Somewhere on that page will be a dialog for accepting these R&R. At least, this is what my experience has been. Once you accept, all should be well. bw
Turn WiFi off, go to a different position, turn WiFi on and re-attempt to connect to a website with a browser.
I have a similar problem: I connect to an unsecured wireless router provided by my residential building. That works fine, and in order to access the Internet, I enter my authentication details in the first browser window that comes up. However, I need to change my authentication details to another account; but, I get logged in automatically when I open my browser and never see the login browser window. I don't know if the login data is being sent by Safari or if my MAC is recognized and that causes the auto-login. Any suggestions on how to keep from being automatically logged in? I did try the "forget this network", but that doesn't do anything because that just applies to the wireless access point that I'm connecting to, I think. Stumped, I am, Iam. UPDATE: Of course after I submitted this question, I found the answer. I'm not exactly sure which action cleared the problem, but after someone suggested that I go to Settings >> Safari and clear my cookies, etc. and in Wi-Fi use "forget network", turning off "ask to join", powering off, then powering on and trying again, the browser login screen appeared! I think it was probably the cookies, but not positive. Anyway, fixed!


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wikiHow to Chroma Key in Windows Movie Maker
Two Methods:Using XML CodeUsing SoftwareCommunity Q&A
Chroma keying is a technique for Windows Movie Maker that imports a background image into user videos.
Using XML Code
1Highlight the following XML code: (Source-windowsmoviemakers.net/forums)
<!-- windowsmoviemakers.net/forums -->
<TransitionsAndEffects Version="1.0">
<TransitionDLL guid="{C5B19592-145E-11D3-9F04-006008039E37}" >
<Transition name="Greenscreen" iconid="12" comment="Makes first clip show through blue areas of second clip">
<Param name="KeyType" value="1"/>
<Param name="Similarity" value="100"/>
<Param name="Progress" value="0.0"/>
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2Copy the code, and paste it into Notepad.
3Click File>Save As, and navigate to C:\Program Files\Movie Maker\Shared\AddOnTFX.
- If you don't already have an AddOnTFX folder, right click then New>Folder.
4Save the file as "greenscreen.xml".
5Run Windows Movie Maker.
6Click Import on the left sidebar.
7Find the picture or video you want to show behind your subject.
8Import it into WMM. Drag it down to the time line to the left of the video with your subject in front of the blue screen.
9Now that you have your two videos, click "Green screen".
10Drag it down to the timeline. Click the video of the green screen and drag it over onto the other clip. Don't drag it too far because that will just make the clips switch places.
11Keep going until the blue triangle disappears.
12Click File>Save Movie File to save your movie.
Using Software
1Download additional software from a reputable source. There are several websites that have created applications that streamline this process.
2Open the Windows Movie Maker video you would like to superimpose over the backdrop.
3Drop the video and the downloaded chroma key into the timeline.
4Adjust in the timeline so the images sync up.
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- Make sure your green screen is evenly lit.
- The subjects in the video should wear contrasting colors to the green or blue screen. If they wear similar colors they will disappear into the video.
- Shadows on the green screen can cause discoloration and patchiness.
- You can also drag the transition to (almost) the full length of the clip, making sure that both foreground and background are the same size.
- Make sure the camera is not on "Auto White Balance". Set it to manual and hold a piece of paper up to the lens so it can analyze the white balance with the light conditions in the room.
- Putting the keyed foreground after the plate (i.e. the background) works better in most of the cases.
- This may not always work if you share the computer with others.
- This only works with the XP version. To achieve green screen with the Vista version you'll instead need to download software.
Things You'll Need
- Green screen (you can purchase them on eBay for around $20 USD, or you can use an old sheet.)
- Multiple light sources to illuminate your background
- Video camera (a good camera will work better)
- Windows Movie Maker (WMM) (This in included with Windows XP and up, excluding Windows 7, but you can download it)
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I always feel so left out when Throwback Thursday's roll around. Don't get it twisted I appreciate paying homage to the past, frankly, that's where all the damn gold is. I just always end up having a mental breakdown when I try and pick just one track to showcase, when there's a plethora of choice, I usually stumble. So, thank you OME, for making this easy. Dope track, dope remix. I've said this time and time again, this guy doesn't make enough music to supply the demand.
Tag Archives: hip hop
StraightFace, Curvy Music
The beauty of working an 'underground' blog is that you get the standard credentials that allow you to interact with successful mainstream artists AND you get a plethora of submitted work from that next generation of replacements, i.e. the underground itself. Recently I came across some music from a rapper out of Athens, GA called StraightFace. I don't know much about this cat (his website won't help you), so I'll stick to the music here. As this single (below) demonstrates, this artist does not make your father's sort of hip hop. This isn't boom bap, backpack, hyphy, trap rap or any other 'genre' you have come to identify as hip hop. This music falls outside of the placid margins dictated by industry elites, as indicated by the Tame Impala beat, who's a self-proclaimed maker of psychedelic hypno-groove melodic rock music. Amidst the instrumental debauchery StraightFace is able to lay down some well placed lyrics with depth; a little God speak, a little 'I still think about that girl' talk, and plenty of questioning of purpose. I know this sounds crazy town, but trust me, take the path that is off beaten, mix it with a little of your unique creative interpretation of things and you'll end up with product worth slanging. StraightFace forever? We'll see, good start though.
S/O to the man himself, he seems to be doing his own PR, which would explain his persistence on Twitter. Keep your eyes peeled for his forthcoming, debut LP entitled Forever, later this year.
Danny Brown Gets Muggs
Quick, name two things that absolutely dominated sub-commercial airplay a few years ago. How about Dubstep and Danny Brown? A few years and a whole slew of 'bro's' later we are starting to see that double D action take a dip. Yes, bro's and hipsters seem to have effectively scorched that earth. Go to a Danny Brown and/or LA Dubstep show, and you'll see what I'm talking about. Having said that, I wish the best for Muggs upcoming Bass For Your Face LP. For the record, I am a longtime Muggs fan, Cypress Hill and Soul Assassins are a big reason I ever fell in love with hip hop. However, this track sounds like a Skrillex track (which is a bad thing, real bad) and Danny Brown's doctored vocals get lost in the noise. Head first into a bad track guys.
DJ Muggs X Danny Brown – Headfirst
Hope for the best and cop it on January 15th.
Ab-Soul-Ute Gold
Leave it to the TDE team to drop a track that gives me a damn good reason to buck the NYC trend on ZIF. Another reference rich set of bars from TDE's lead off hitter, Ab-Soul. For the record the fine folks at 2DBZ have got themselves a solid freestyle series going, unlike the effort DJ Booth has been trying to blast for years. Oh, and this might sound weird, but Josh The Goon is my favorite engineer, his mixes are consistently cleaner than your average, this one included. Good work Angelino's, though for the record Ab-Soul's not really feeling this track.
Ab-Soul – Absolute Assassin [Soul Assassin Freestyle Sessions]
Oh, and in other Ab-Soul Twitter news, he just nabbed a feature with J. Cole. Look out for that.
Guild is Good
The word "guild" is totally one of those strange words that looks misspelled every time you write/type it out. Definition wise, a guild is an association of artisans who control the practice of their craft in a particular town. As far as we're concerned, The Guild is comprised of four ZIF approved producers out of New York City, one of them being the ZIF famous Takstar. A few months ago he told me to look out for some group work he was on, that would be the yet to be released "The Guilded Age". For now you can and will peep this absurdly listenable rework of one of their tracks by the uber talented Xaphoon Jones. Apparently the Knicks aren't the only heat in town.
Review: LONGLIVEA$AP Tour
A few nights ago, even more so than usual, Las Vegas was the place to be. As part of the LONGLIVEA$AP tour, Mandalay Bay's House of Blues served as the perfect place for pre-Halloween madness with Danny Brown, School Boy Q and the A$AP Mob. So how was the show? Basically it was a visual representation of what one might imagine Satan's womb to be like: full of hype-ass crazy people rapping; gas masks; black and white, upside-down American flags; light and smoke. Though Rocky was the star of the show— fittingly so, seeing as how it is his/his mob's tour— the night was an amazing display of each performer's strength and personality.
Danny Brown opened up and was dope. Though it seemed like a lot of the Vegas crowd was less familiar with his stuff, he got those in the know ready to flip cars with newer cuts like "Molly Ringwald" and a selection of favorites from "XXX." Like the blade of a ninja master, he performed song after song after song with laser-like precision. Danny didn't bother to talk or address the crowd too much though (except for correcting an over-zealous Dopehead upon his thanking of the wrong city).
Schoolboy Q, whom you best believe is chock full-o-charisma, receives the award for most consistent crowd energy. He knows how to get the kids excited and keep them excited. Ab-Soul came out for "Druggys with Hoes Again" and then Danny joined Ab for his "Terrorist Threats" jawn. The lineup of the tour is killer for this. Since all of the artists involved have collaborated in some way, they're able to bring each other out and really have fun. And if there is anything that a LONGLIVEA$AP show is, it is definitely fun.
Following the first two of three dudes with names ending in a "Y," Rocky arrived and was ready to melt face. Complete with a straight-jacket-vest(?) and goon mask on, he spent equal time both solo and performing with the rest of his clan. Now, I've never been the biggest Rocky fan out there, but something very interesting happened during the show: he made me a bonafide fan. Between telling everyone that they were part of one big family reunion, graciously saluting and slapping his chest whenever spotting a crowd member giving him love or calling a dude onstage in order to break up a fight, this kid has class. Far removed is the image of a painfully cocky youngin'. Somehow, amidst all the jumping around, flying water, helicopter intros/outros and "I'm-the'shit-ness" required to do what he does, everyone in the world can see how real he is when he's on stage. Unfortunately, things slowed down a lot when him and Twelvy were looking for "just one girl" in the crowd for five minutes (disappointingly for the sole reason of asking if she would swallow his "cockiness"), but the energy managed to climb again as the show neared its end. Bottom line is that if you get the chance to go to one of the shows on this tour, do it. You don't have to like A$AP Rocky but by the end of the night, you will respect him and know that you had a really good time in the process.
Post was written by James Shahan, a writer based in Las Vegas with published work in URB Magazine as well as ZIF.
The Hangover (sans overpaid Caucasian actors)
So I've certainly been following the necromantic fancies of NY based rap group Flatbush Zombies. Needless to say we believe that they are a fundamental component of the rap renaissance taking place in New York today. In my opinion this group will do well because they are doing something that is fundamental to being successful with music nowadays, namely, creating a vision and consistently running with it. This "vision" can also be identified as a "world" and you saw guys like Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y do similar things. In the case of those commercially successful acts the illustrated world consisted of flying on airplanes and blazing bales of marijuana. Another example of this type of branding is with Joe Budden, his "world" literally consisted of his commitment to being unapologetic about pretty much everything, fans who could relate to that apathy bought in. Machine Gun Kelly and his youthful "Lace Up" take on YOLO is another prime example. For Flatbush Zombies it seems their world is a hazy place where partying and rapping make love often with the assistance of drugs and plenty of it. It's kind of like party rap if you were already dead. Surely not everyone will jump on this hearse, but if the success of the aforementioned acts are any indication, I expect the zombies to follow suit.
Download this track here.
You can follow the moaning and lumbering @FlatbushZombies
The Opposite of a Duran Duran Song
There isn't a rapper over 35 that still brings me joy and relevant music the way P does. (2 Chainz fans, STFU). That being said, this animated equivalent of his album cover (Mic Tyson) is yet another ingenious way to repackage the Duck Down legend.
The album is out October 30th on Duck Down Music.
Fans can pre-order the Deluxe-Edition Album at iTunes today: http://bit.ly/mictyson
ZIF Flick: Machine – Wow (I Can't Believe…Demons)
When I was first approached by Machine to check out his new album Selfish Bastard, I balked at the depression rap. For christ sakes, I've had a plethora of dark patches, who wants to listen to music inspired by such disenchantment? Unless of course having an honest conversation about emotional distress could be an artistic journey worthy of merit. This is what I found to be true when it comes to Selfish Bastard, an album that encapsulates a moment in time for a man, a very raw picture of an artist. His unique flows and keen ear for beats (check that Denmark Vessey heat L.A.P.T.) make his album more than listenable, frankly if you're on a treadmill you'll forget he's spewing about breakups and jumping off bridges (he doesn't actually do that). That being said, when I shot the music video I found it eerily simple to jump into that "mode", the dark cave. The video is a playful interpretation of what it truly means to conceptualize not only the overarching desire to commit the act but the actual logistics as well. There is a comedic element I was hoping to convey, death can be funny, tragically we all know this. As always, we're queuing up goodness, artists looking for video production hit us up here.
Follow the cerebral vagrancy of Machine @TheMachineRaps
Read an unbiased review of Selfish Bastard over at Mishka & a somewhat biased one at Vice.
Seems like a century ago when Lupe Fiasco dropped the skater anthem "Kick, Push" effectively making him known to every backpacker out there. As the years progressed we saw a hybrid presentation of commercial joints with cheesy features along with serious activism tracks intent on making a political statement (see Food & Liquor and The Cool vs. Lasers and Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album) Needless to say, his activism has gotten the better of him as his career has progressed, so has his religious piety and its manifestation in his music. Lupe is a Muslim, very much anti-establishment, a vocal Obama critic and hibernates on election day. He recently has gotten a lot of press for his beef with Chicago thuggie Chief Keef and his reaction to it, which was an apparent retirement announcement. That story is lame sauce, I refuse to even link you to it. However, if you are following the events in Libya and Egypt, you'd have heard about the atrociously nauseating film "Innocence of Muslims" for which the violence is currently being attributed to. The Israeli "filmmaker" responsible for the film clearly had an agenda intent on fanning the flames that currently blaze daily in the Middle East. Well, Lupe took to his Twitter to start a campaign dedicated to showing his fans and others how The Prophet Muhammad impacted him, all tweets were accompanied with the hashtag #MuhammadShowedMe.
Friday Free Joints
Beats, Rhymes, Life
1. The first video off the Nas album will be "Bye Baby", as you can see from the tweet from Tyler The Creator, lots of people considered this their favorite track off the Life Is Good album. Personally, I thought Nas let his feelings about Kelis shape that album way too much, this track included. Certainly listenable though, and the video is likely to be fire.
2. So it's #TDEFanAppreciationWeek , as in Top Dawg Entertainment home of LA spitters (Schoolboy Q, Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar and Ab-Soul). The plan has been to relase new music all week long from the Black Hippies, yesterday was Jay Rock's turn, YOLA!
Be sure to keep that hashtag handy for new TDE material this week.
3. Azealia Banks recently had a photoshoot with UK magazine Dazed & Confused for their September cover. Apparently the pictures were too racy for some, six countries banned the cover. Click the cover to see more "racy" photos.
4. Toronto based rapper K'Naan is known for his global awareness and Somalian roots. His content is extrememly conscious and his poetic flow has been praised for its ability to penetrate mainstream sound, i.e. he gets radio love even though he's more spoken word than trap rap. In true form, he will be putting out a 32-page, full-colour book, which also has a brief history of the Somalian conflict. K'Naan says "I wanted to write a children's story that reflects the new immigrant's sense of family and identity, which can sometimes be lost in translation. In this book, the main character is Wavin' Flag, a song whose ownership has been long claimed by children all over the world"
5. Rumors finally became fact when Lady Gaga announced that her and Kendrick Lamar had cut a track together titled "Partynaseous". Considering he just released "Swimming Pools" a track breaking down the dark side of heavy drinking, I am postulating that this will be something in that vein. MTV reported that the track is about "Jakarta", whatever the hell that means, Indonesia? Gaga enticed Kendrick to talk a little about it on Twitter today. The track is due for release next month. (Good luck protecting that from a leak)
You Should Pump This Shit, Like They Do In The Future
Company Flow kingpin and producer extraordinaire El-P has been making the rounds recently, pushing his Cancer For Cure release as well as his production across the board, including the Killer Mike album R.A.P Music released last month. I would watch the video above starting at the 3:46 mark when he performs his track "Full Retard" which is a personal favorite off the album. The rest of the 7 minute video has plenty of anecdotes as well as some goofing around that Def Jux fans will enjoy thoroughly. Check the full music video as well (after the jump), I find it an educational to see the difference between an artists rendition in a music video versus a live performance. Oh, and here's an interesting fact from the album, the track titled "Tougher Colder Killer" was inspired by a poem that El-P's godfather wrote, and here it is:
Message found on the corpse of a soldier.Dear Enemy, I have killed your son. He had caught sight of me and followed me. He had courage. I backtracked and shot him from ambush. He died quickly and with dignity. In the quiet after, I crawled over to him. I took him into my arms. I kissed him. He is my first kill. I die with him. My name is Tom Daly Jr.. Before I came to your country, I lived with my parents, Alice and Thomas E. Daly, in Springdale, Oklahoma.
Sevan Minasian
Friday Free Joints
Support local artists, this week I included one from LA's own Sunny Jackson. Happy Memorial Day weekend, leave your respective plantations and live a little.
Dom Kennedy – My Type Of Party
GLC ft. Kids These Days – Pimp You (Prod. Blended Babies)
House Shoes ft. Danny Brown – Sweet
* Local Artist
Beast(ie) with that mic (RIP MCA)
courtesy of my good friend over at DA
We all have our Beastie Boys memories, at least those of us born in the late 70's, early 80's. I remember thinking they were somewhat done being relevant when I was in high school, and then they dropped Hello Nasty when I was in the 10th grade. It was more than relevant, it was intrepid, it was bumped in my mini disc player at a time when I was addicted to OutKast and Tupac, it was a pleasure to be reminded that I had listened to hip hop for a while, something to be proud of. Adam Yauch died of cancer today, he was 47. RIP sir, you were a worthy harbinger of all things good.