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Happy Friday all! This is an especially happy Friday for me, as one of my favorite JBS Collections of all time has just been released over in the JBS Digital Shoppe!
The Family Tree Collection combines wonderfully classic patterns with a fresh color scheme that can add just the right amount of vintage flair to your heritage pages and everyday layouts alike.
Here I've used this collection to scrapbook a photo of my grandparents from the mid 70s. I thought the colors in this collection really spoke to the era while complimenting my vintage photo perfectly.
I also have the pleasure of sharing a few pages from the talented ladies of our newly announced Digital and Hybrid Creative Team. So prepared to be amazed!
Isn't this page by Chrissy Guido fabulous! She's used all of these great papers and cards so uniquely in her fun design.
|Supplies: Jenni Bowlin Studio: Family Tree Collection, Red and Black
Extension 3, Butterfly Rub-ons, Vintage Bingo Cards, Clocks and Numbers
Cut File, Vintage Bling; Crystal Wilkerson: Room Collection (heart); Nancie
Rowe-Jantz: Schmotzy Frame.
I love how Audrey Tan has used the journaling cards from the kit to create a foundation for this lovely family photo--not to mention how she's managed to get so many of these great patterns onto her page.
And here is a beautiful hybrid page from Roelien van den Berg. Don't you just love all of the texture and dimension here!
|Paper: Family Tree Collection; Elements: Family Tree; Canvas; Mod Podge;
Paint; Stamps; Butterflies: svg cutting file
Did I mention that the Family Tree Collection is on sale? Just head over to the digital shoppe at JessicaSprague.com between now and Sunday, Jan. 20 to get this new release for 25% off.
Have a Great Weekend!
Thanks Amy! Now lets take a look at our Be Our Guest Collection! This is our first digital release with TWELVE patterned papers. It also has a unique digital clock image and journaling cards that can be used for journaling or frames.
What a gorgeous layout from Amy. The clock on the left is so striking and balances the gorgeous photos on the right. Amy used a journaling card to frame a JBS Rhinestone Button.
|Carriage Ride by Amy Kingsford | Supplies: Jenni Bowlin Studio: Be Our Guest, Vintage Black and Cream, Clocks and Numbers Cut Files, Vintage Bling, Rhinestone Buttons and Bows, Jeweled Butterlies, Apothecary Labels and Borders; One Little Bird: PageKraft Papers; Agnes Biro: Basic Frames; Robyn Meierotto: Basic Stitches - Neutral; Mye deLeon: Stack It Up Templates Vol. 3; Pixels & Company: In Good Company Alpha
Chrissy Guido used Be Our Guest to create a project life type digital layout. Chrissy shows us that with digital patterned paper, it's easy to enlarge or reduce the paper to achieve the look you want.
|Be Our Guest Collection, Printed Tickets stars , Heart extracted from Printed Boy/Girl Tickets,Trendy Journal Cards
Anna Aspnes 2013 brushes, Ali Edwards this week text, and stitched temp by Creashens
Chiara layered paper, cards, and borders to create this layout about the love of reading:
|JBS-Be Our Guest
JBS-Chalkboard Alpha
JBS-Vintage Whimsy
JBS-School Days Alpha Number
Be Our Guest and Family Tree is on sale this weekend at 25% off through Sunday!
Have a wonderful weekend!


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June 26, 2010
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June 24, 2010
Who doesn't love the juicy, tropical smell of mango? I'm not that wild about fruity fragrances but I do like mango blends. They are like a little vacation in a bottle. Mango is sweet, pulpy, and peach-like a.k.a. delicious. Actually, I prefer this aroma in fragrance over a peach any day. Here is a list of fragrances heavy on mango in a variety of price points and mediums.
Budget Mango Scents (under $50): There are a few nice solid perfume mango products out there. I really love Pacifica Brazilian Mango Grapefruit Solid Perfume. It is in a nice and natural base. It smells like a tropical fruit explosion of peach, pineapple, grapefruit, and mango. It's like a tropical cocktail in a solid form. The citrus makes it a "happy" fragrance. The solid is a steal at $9. Carol's Daughter Mango Melange EDT is a juicy tropical blend of citrus, mango, and vanilla-like coconut. The spray retails for $27. Love + Toast Clementine Crush Roll-On Perfume is a blend of guava, citrus, and mango. It goes for $12 and is in a travel friendly container/roll-on. Benefit Crescent Row Something About Sofia EDT is a sweeter tropical fruity-floral. It has mango, tropical florals, and lots of gourmand sweetness. I think of it as the "cool" weather mango scent. It goes for $36.Benefit B Spot EDT is also a fruity-floral heavy on mango. It's less sweet than the other mentioned. The 1.7 EDT goes for $38. Demeter Pick-Me-Up Cologne in Mango Pineapple Salsa is a fruity but spicy mango scent. It's interesting enough. The 1 ounce goes for $20. Villainess Paradise Misplaced Perfume Oil is a creamy coconut tropical mango scent with fresh green tea that adds crispness. A bottle retails for $18.
More Expensive Mango Scents: Strange Invisible Perfumes Tropical Vial EDP is a must have for those that want a juicy, tropical mango fragrance. It's like a tropical ambrosia. It retails for $135 for 1.7 ounces. Ebba Miss Marisa Tropical Perfume Oil is a creamy coconut mango long-wearing fragrance oil. It retails for $62. Annick Goutal Folavril EDT is a fresh mango fragrance with green leaves and florals. It isn't so sweet but much more green than the others listed in this guide (my review). The 3.4 ounce goes for $110. Parfums de Nicolaï Turquoise Eau Fraiche is a slightly spicy tropical mango scent with a dash of cardamom and pepper. Even with the spice, it still manages to be refreshing and awesome for summer. The 3.4 ounce retails for $65.
5 Other Mango Scented Products So You Can Smell Like Mango From Head to Toe: Looking for a rich mango smelling body cream to layer under any of these fragrances? Try 100% Pure Mango Shea Body Butter. It retails for $18. You could also try Watkins Mango Body Cream. I love the old-school packaging. It retails for $9. Maile Organics Body Wash in Mango Nectar is a rich, tropical smelling body wash. It retails for $22. If you like bar soaps, try The Body Shop Mango Soap. It is a lush, fruity aroma. It retails for $4. Alba Hawaiian Mango Moisturizing Hair Conditioner retails for under $10.
June 23, 2010
Parfums des Beaux Arts by DSH Parfum de Luxe to me is a rich, oriental gourmand fragrance (even though it is described as a woody chypre). It's a natural fragrance so it is long-wearing and rich. It is "de luxe". One of the many reasons that I love Parfums des Beaux Arts fragrances (other than many are so artfully crafted and long-lasting) is their inspirations. The inspirations range from art movements to colors to historical periods. DSH describes the fragrance as so "On the Riviera, I was overwhelmed by the charm and grace of my surroundings. The Perfume in the air was magnificent. Inspired by the Art Deco movement of the 1920´s and ´30´s, Parfum de Luxe is rich, pure and confident." I agree. I also love Art Deco after restoring our 1936 home. I wore this fragrance out this fall and winter when I craved all things deco and 30's. This fragrance went so nicely with my page boy haircut, cloches, bakelite brooches, and menswear tweed trousers. It went with my fashion cravings so nicely. This fragrance was dead-on what I wanted. There couldn't of been a better match for me at the time.
This fragrance contains many, many notes. They all play off of each other nicely. However, when worn on my skin, I pick up sweetness. I get rich, raw honey. It's sexiness verges on vulgarity. I love it. Yeah, at the initial wear I get a bit of the balsamy, purifying sage. But, that is blended with rich old-fashioned roses. (DSH uses the finest rose absolutes that I've ever sniffed). These roses are hard for me to identify because they are soaked in sticky, raw honey. They smell gourmand, candied, sticky, and sweet. Throughout the wear the honey really sticks on me (no pun intended). I do get buttery, creamy orris mixed with the honey. Sometimes when I wear this, I get the rich white florals but they have been baked into a buttery, honey cake. I must add that the orris and honey combo is lovely. It inspires me to add orris root to my next honey cake. (Perhaps toasted orris root?) I think it would be quite amazing. Anyways, back to this fragrance. The base still has sweetness. The honey doesn't vanish but it does get quieted down by rich, resins and unisex mosses. This is the stage where I would definitely call Parfum de Luxe a chypre. It's woodsy and mossy but still sweet with amber, tobacco, and vanilla. I want to call it a gourmand chypre if there is such a thing. Regardless if there is or isn't such a thing, I know I like it. It's delicious, rich, sensual.
Like I said, this fragrance wears very sweet on me. It's all honey, candied/edible flowers, and rich, gummy resins. I find it very sexy and it is one that I love to wear in the fall/winter. Its richness warms me up on cool, damp, classic Western Washington days.
Notes listed include: bergamot, clary sage, neroli, petitgrain, violet, Bulgarian rose absoulute, Centifolia rose absolute, Chinese geranium, honey, orris, tuberosa, ylang-ylang, amber, benzoin, brown oakmoss, labdanum, patchouli, sandalwood, tobacco absolute, and vanilla.
Like I said before, this is a natural oil blend. It is long-lasting and it smells expensive. I think this would be a nice replacement for Tom Ford Private Blend's retired Moss Breches EDP. Also give this one a try if you like honey fragrances, natural fragrances, or scents like TokyoMilk Honey & The Moon EDP or Honeycomb Solid, Guerlain Tonka Imperiale EDP, Kilian Back to Black EDP, Serge Lutens Chêne EDP, Tom Ford Private Blends Arabian Wood EDP, and/or Sisley Soir de Lune EDP.
Many sizes are available. The 1 oz. EDP spray retails for $135. A pure parfum is also available. (I bet it is amazing). All sizes are available on the house's website.
June 22, 2010
I recently made an Everyday Minerals order and I've been very happy with all of the products. Since I haven't used this products before and I was going off of a review featured on Scenthive, I ordered lots of "samples" and kits. I love that this brand offers everything in sample sizes so that I can try them before buying a full-size product. Plus, there are adorable collections/kits available. I purchased the At the Zoo kit because A. I like the name and the names of the products and B. it's a great deal.
This collection contains 5 sample sized items, about the size of a small lip gloss pot or the containers that Sephora uses for samples, and a nice Jr. Eyebuki brush. All are stored in a cut woodland's animals box shown above. I think it is a steal at like $2 each. I think the brush is worth $12 on its own! The 5 sample sizes are small but I like their size. They are a great size to see if I like something or not. The blush and powder are a bit inconvenient because I have to use a larger brush with them, but the shadows are a nice size. With the blush and powder, I sprinkle it on a tissue and then swirl with my dense brush. Each come in a clear plastic container that screws shut. The kit features three Eye Shadows: Hipster Hippo, Sea Horse, and At the Zoo. Hipster Hippo is a purpley brown with a hint of blue shimmer. It's a nice color that's neutral but not boring. It works with all eye colors. I like to use it as a "daytime" smoky eye or from lash line to crease. If you want to make it a full fledged smoky eye. Apply it from lash line to crease and blend a dark navy in the crease. It's lovely. Sea Horse is a neutral pearly cream with a hint of pink. It's a beautiful all over the lid shade from lash line to brow for light skin tones. It's also nice to use right under the brow because of the "lifting" pearls of shimmer. It's a great color to have around when doing my vintage inspired "get the looks of…" when paired with a bold lip. At the Zoo is an awesome color. It is a dark taupe purpley mushroom with tons of copper shimmer. I have been looking for a color like this and I didn't even realize it. It makes a nice neutral smoky eye, an eye brightening liner, and it looks nice when worn in the crease with other warm/coppery shades. This is a great color for brown and green eyes.It is unlike any brown that I own. The shadows are nice. All of these have shimmer. I think they pack pigment but the nice thing is that they can be layered. You can get a sheer look if desired when applied with a fluffy shadow brush. You can get full coverage when applying with a dense shadow brush. Oh, and I forgot to mention that all three of the shadows can be worn together and it creates a very snazzy look. Apply Hipster Hippo from lash line to crease, At the Zoo in the crease and you can use it as a liner for the top and bottom lash line, and apply Sea Horse under the brow. Apply mascara and you're looking fab. It's a great look for all eye colors but I see it working the best with brunettes with brown, green, or hazel eyes.
There is a Blush in Truly Tiger. Truly Tiger is a warm medium coral with gold and copper shimmer. It's a pretty summer shade. It would be sheer on medium to dark skins. These complexion may apply a bit more, but light complexion may only apply a light dusting to the apples of the cheeks. It does add warmth and light without being brash. I find that this shade when worn on my cheeks makes my blue eyes pop. It is very shimmery. If you don't like shimmer then steer clear. Actually, all of the products in this kit are shimmery. As you can see, I've attempted to capture these colors in a picture. My blurry pic does no justice but it gives an idea.
The other item is a Luminizing Sunlight Powder. I love this product and I have to write a longer review on it later. I'm definitely purchasing the full-size of this product. It makes my skin look amazing! To make a long story short, it's a 3-in-1 complexion powder that absorbs oil and adds subtle sheen while being in a red neutralizing yellow base. This product is great. A million times better than the similar product offered by Prescriptives. The last thing is the brush. It has synthetic bristles and a bamboo handle. I have many brushes but I like this one. It does a good job of apply color to the lids and a good job of buffing "too smoky" eyes.
The cute limited edition kit retails for $12. It is available on Everyday Minerals.
June 21, 2010
This scent is supposed to be based on Egyptian musk. It may have been but I think I will continue to wear my no label Egyptian musk oils instead of this. It isn't that I dislike this scent, there are just others that I like more. When I wear this fragrance, I feel like I am wearing someone's signature scent, but not mine. I just don't feel "comfortable" in this one. I have to admit that the first few times I wore this, I didn't like it. After about the fifth wear, it started to grow on me.
First I must say, that this fragrance reminds me so much of Victoria's Secret's discontinued fragrance, Basic Instinct. If you are looking for a replacement for Basic Instinct, then buy this Narciso Rodriguez EDT. Based on the notes listed, I would think that I would like this fragrance. I usually like woodsy musk scents. I love animalic scents. I love heavy scents. I usually like Francis Kurkdjian's creations (co-nose for this scent). For some reason this fragrance is not for me. At first it is a musky floral. I hate to say this but the musk comes across not so fabulous with "hissy" or astringent florals like orange blossom and osmanthus. Like most EDTs, this fades or settles. I'm then left with a "round" and robust musk-floral. It is sweet. I pick up a little bit of vanilla. This is needed to balance the fragrance. The top is still very musky and pretty. The muskiness fades (a little bit) and the florals start to take center stage. I like this. The florals are so delicate and romantic. I do like orange blossom because it is such a flirty yet "grown-up" note. For a short while, this fragrance is playful. At this stage it hits me as a sexy night time "resort" type fragrance. The orange blossom and osmanthus add a lightness to a musky fragrance. The musk at this time is more "skin" musk; hence, it's easy to wear in comparison to animalic, skanky musks. At this stage I do see where this could be based on Egyptian musk. This stage lasts too little on me. I wish it wore throughout like this. It could be my summer Egyptian musk. The fragrance then becomes sweeter than before with amber and vanilla. I usually like amber and vanilla but for some reason I don't like the sweetness in this fragrance. It makes this lightweight, "lingerie" type fragrance feel too heavy. It also makes it feel like it is trying too hard (the fragrance equivalent of rhinestoned thong underwear). It feels too sweet and powdery but not in a good sweet and powdery way. It seems like walking through a cloud of vanilla talc. I taste it. For some reason the vanilla wears very heavily on my skin. It isn't creamy or gourmand. It just smells like a waxy vanilla candle (on me but smells creamy on a blotter).The dry-down is very "dry". It's dried generic woods, dried vetiver, and musk. I like the dry-down. It's unlike other popular "modern woods" thanks to the heavy hand of musk again. This fragrance has musk throughout the wear. Each of the musks are autonomous and react differently to the different phases of the fragrance. I think I should give this fragrance a try in the fall or winter. I may wear it more then. Or maybe I should try the EDP since it has other notes listed that may round this fragrance out. I feel like this EDT is missing something but I just don't know what. Fruit? Jammy roses? I think I may play around layering it with other fragrances.
OK, so this is a sexy musk scent that has chypre qualities. I do like those nouveau-chypres. It is not masculine despite the musk and woods. It is a very feminine fragrance. I don't know why I don't like wearing this one. I guess because it feels like it is lacking a certain something. I like certain aspects of this fragrance. I don't hate the other aspects. I could have loved it but I don't. Maybe it's that I'm not craving this in June or it isn't "skanky" or bold enough for me? I love to sniff it on a blotter but it doesn't have as much "umph" when worn on my skin (one more reason to try the EDP). I don't know what the problem is. For some reason it makes me feel bad that I don't love this one.
I recently stumbled across a "skanky" discussion on Now Smell This. A reader commented and recommended this as a starter skanky fragrance. I totally agree. This is a musk scent that is light enough to have a wide range of followers. Those that like musk could like this and those that usually steer clear of musks because they associate them with heavy animalic oils could like this too. Is it possible that this is a daytime skanky fragrance? Perhaps. It's a feminine fragrance with sweetness and florals. There is nothing outrageous or offensive in this musk based scent.
Notes include: honey flower, solar musk, orange blossom, osmanthus, amberlyn, vanilla, tactile musk, tactile woods, and vetiver. Yes, I did not make a mistake. It says "tactile". No visual or auditory musks or woods in this fragrance. You can feel them.
Give this a try if you like Victoria's Secret Basic Instinct EDP, Parfum d'Empire Osmanthus Interdite EDP, Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely EDP, Kat Von D Sinner EDP, Jean Paul Gaultier Classique EDT, and/or Avon U by Ungaro EDP. Also, give it a try if you are looking for "starter skank".
The 1.6 EDT retails for $65 and the 3.3 for $89. Many other items are available in this line including a hair mist and deodorant spray. It can be purchased at Sephora. It is sometimes available on "discount" sites such fragrancenet.com. There is a difference between the EDT and the EDP. I've reviewed the EDT and look forward to trying the EDP.


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Tamar Moss and SungAh Kim, Project Green Bathroom
Project Green Bathroom, co-founded by SungAh Kim and Tamar Moss, is a student-run initiative to reduce the environmental impact of Bloomington High School South and to raise environmental awareness in the student body. The project reduces waste, energy usage, and water consumption in bathrooms through simple, yet impactful renovations. SungAh and Tamar started the project after they noticed how resource intensive the bathrooms at their school were. They decided to take action with the goal of educating their peers through info-graphics, which will be hung on the backs of stall doors, and social media campaigns. Monroe County School Corporation and Bloomington High School South are continually improving energy efficiency through sustainability focused initiatives. This project is a perfect example of how student advocacy and leadership play an important role in advancing this cause.
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Invest NI Chief Executive Announces £1.5m Export Success for DisplayNote Technologies
Alastair Hamilton, Invest Northern Ireland Chief Executive, has announced that DisplayNote Technologies, the Belfast-based software developer, has secured export business worth over £1.5 million from global markets in just over a year.
DisplayNote Technologies has developed highly innovative software which enables collaboration and content sharing between a presenter and participants using tablet computers and smartphones.
Invest NI has provided a range of support to the company including R&D support to develop its software, which is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund, support towards the set up of the business and assistance to take part in major international exhibitions.
Mr Hamilton welcomed the company's success, which includes contracts with high profile clients, such as NEC in Japan, saying: "Securing significant business with international manufacturers in little over a year of being in business is immensely encouraging and demonstrates the innovation underpinning DisplayNote's impressive technology. Their strategic focus, determination and exploitation of their unique selling points have also been an important part of the success.
"We are working closely with the company to support R&D activities and support marketing activities in target areas such as the US, Japan and Europe, including attendance at international events such as the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
"Their success also demonstrates the value of investment in R&D which has ensured that DisplayNote has the most advanced software to meet customer needs," added Mr Hamilton.
Paul Brown, DisplayNote's Managing Director, commented: "With Invest NI support, we've made tremendous progress over the past year and have won business with major equipment manufacturers in Japan, the UK and other parts of Europe. As a result of these contracts we are positioned for faster growth in key markets and with potential customers we've targeted.
"Mobile technology is now driving developments across a range of areas such as education, training and corporate settings. What our software does is to enable users everywhere to communicate, annotate and collaborate, particularly on presentations.
"Invest NI's support in developing and marketing the software is extremely important and is enabling us to move ahead faster than would be possible if we had to depend on our own resources," he added.
The company currently employs seven people at the Innovation Centre in the Northern Ireland Science Park, Belfast.


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The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde: I picked this as it's a classic I haven't read yet and to be quite honest, I hated it. What a vapid, silly man and so much privilege crammed into one book. I'm sure that if I'd read it in high school or college and discussed it more in depth with others, I'd feel differently.
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins (audiobook): I enjoyed this audiobook as having the different narrators helped tell the story. I'm not sure it is the 'next Gone Girl' like it was built up to be but it was a good solid thriller and I enjoyed the twist at the end.
Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth by Reza Aslan: This has been on my to-read list for ages and I finally just put it on my eBook wait list from the library. I took a class at DePaul on the Life of the Historical Jesus, so I really enjoyed revisiting this topic. I found that Aslan focused very heavily on contextualizing the historical Jesus within the geopolitical era of first century, Roman occupied Palestine. This contextualized his teachings for me and I found his description of how the following movement changed his message as their audience changed to be fascinating and enlightening.
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Eenhana Constituency Eenhana Constituency
The constituency is sharing boundaries with Omundaungilo Constituency on the North, Oshikoto Region on the South, Epembe Constituency on the East, Ondobe on the North-West and Omulonga Constituency on the West.
Hon. Nehamia Udeiko Haufiku
Office Location
The constituency office is located at Onambutu village alongside the Eenhana-Oshigambo district road
The constituency has a population size of 12 987, as per 2011 National Housing Population Census of 2011
Number of Households
The constituency has about 4203 number of households which make up to 9.61% of the total percentage of households in the region.
Source of Income
Depends on wages and salaries and farming as their source of income
Source of Water
The community here as supplied with Piped water as their source of water. They are also depending on water wells and Oshanas.


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Most conversations about church communications focus on two groups: New visitors, whom the church hopes to transform into members with sincere, friendly messaging and outreach, and committed members, who need updates on events, schedule changes, and general church life.
There is a third, less obvious group. They may be regular attendees or even members. They may have attended services for weeks, or even years. For one reason or another, their attendance slides and they stop showing up. Their absence may go unnoticed and soon, they are lost forever.
Think of the parable of the lost sheep in Luke 15. Just as a good shepherd would leave ninety-nine sheep behind to bring back one stray lamb, wandering members require special care.
Addressing this problem is often referred to as "closing the back door." The most common, underlying cause is simple: they don't feel connected to the church.
There are many ways to stop membership slide, but nothing is more important—or effective—than the personal connections that meaningful, one-on-one interaction can provide. However, technology can also help churches stop the slide. Automated messaging systems like the One Call Now service offer a variety of communication options.
Here are a few ideas to help reach out to a straying flock:
To guide people back to church, you have to know who has begun to stray. Track attendance and take note of attendance patterns. When the information is gathered, implement a system for reaching out. For example, send a phone message to members who have been absent from worship for three consecutive weeks. Prompt follow-up to absences tells members that their presence matters.
An automated message is not the best way to bond with people who are already feeling a lack of authentic engagement. Instead, send a personally recorded voice message from a pastor or outreach minister. Personalized messages from leaders of smaller groups, such as a Sunday school class or a choir, may also be meaningful and welcomed.
An invitation to an upcoming event may garner interest. It may be as simple as sharing the topic of next week's sermon, announcing a musical performance, or an invitation to participate in a volunteer project. More appealing invitations may tempt them to return.
Members sliding away need to know that their opinions matter. Let them know you value their voices with messages that require a response. Make it simple by asking them to respond to a poll by text message, or confirm that a message has been received.
Technology can't do all of the work, of course. When it comes to tending a flock, a kind word, a hug, or an offering of prayer works wonders. The fact remains, however, that we're all strapped for time. Efficient, automated communications can pick up where you leave off. Using a messaging system like One Call Now makes it easy for you send phone, text, and email messages; communicate to specific groups; conduct polls; and get responses.
Staying in touch is the best way to keep your congregation close and turn occasional attendees into committed, lifelong members. Pay attention to your sheep that go astray—as well as the faithful ninety-nine—and you'll keep your members off the slide.


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Can too much non permanent filler make permanent changes in ones face?
I feel like this might be myth dispelling week! Really no – well maybe if a doctor or nurse really overdid it – sort of like overstretching a balloon. Unevenness can often be fixed not just by hyaluronidase to reduce it, but also by adding a little more filler where there isn't enough. I really recommend going back to your doctor or nurse and showing him/her the problem and discussing it!!
Hope this helps, Dr. I


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I'm in the midst of a week long camping trip on Catalina Island with my 11 year old son. He's a 1st year Boy Scout and is being challenged like never before. Sleeping outside, riding mountain bikes on 7 mile challenges, rowing canoes for 5 miles, eating camp food. Far from the comforts of Pacific Palisades, CA.
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Economic and political commentators are saying that the 21st century will be Africa's century, and that the continent is finally about to realise its potential. There are many favourable conditions at work for this to happen: economic growth, global demand for Africa's commodities, greater political stability, and investment in infrastructure, education and social services.
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Maria Otero, US Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs, and James Wolfensohn, chairman of Citi International and a former president of the World Bank, gave keynote addresses. Professor Njuguna Ndung'u, governor of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), also gave a presentation, as did government representatives from Tanzania, Uganda, Congo, Cameroon and Gabon.
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Ade Ayeyemi, head of Africa, global transaction services (GTS), the division of Citi that co-hosted the forum, told delegates that the development of mobile commerce in Africa was not only dependent on what mobile operators and banks were doing, but on what governments were doing to create the right regulatory environment. "The mobile phone's ubiquity provides an existing and cost-efficient channel for the unbanked to reach the market and the market to reach the unbanked," he said.
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Today NaPoWriMo challenges us to be inspired by the myth of Narcissus (an interesting and somewhat morbid one if you're inclined to read up on it). While their examples rather openly target the "cult of the celebrity", as well as the ingrained narcissism of modern generations, I thought I might try something closer to the source.
Hello there beautiful
Where have you been all this while
I've searched all my life
For such a beautiful smile
Why are you so shy
Why hide in this frigid lake
Come out and take my hand
What a gorgeous pair we'll make
Don't you see you've stolen my heart
None in the land is as fair
Without you even one more moment
I do not think I could bear
I see your eyes gazing into mine
I see how they adore me
And I adore them just as much
What more sign of love could there be
You are shy, keeping me waiting
But for you I shall wait always
I'll sit here by your side every night
On this bank I'll spend all of my days
I am entranced, I am bewitched
I am betrothed to you and no other
Take me, heart and soul and body
Take me, as confidant, soul mate and lover
I hear them call me away
Let them beat their chests in vain
In your face I have found true love
And in your reflection I'll forever remain


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> Michael Kay wrote:
> > Can someone please explain the verb "to whiteant" so someone who is not
> > a native speaker of the American language?
> Google is your friend: http://www.koalanet.com.au/australian-slang.html#W
> Whiteant (verb) : to criticise something to deter somebody from buying
> it. A car dealer might whiteant another dealer's cars or a real estate
> salesman might whiteant another agent's property.
> Not that it makes much more sense to me now :-s
Ah, like "badmouth" in American but more picturesque.
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Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 15 diseños de 6 diseñadores freelance.
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We are a Texas company specializing in the preparation of residential real estate legal documents. Sounds exciting doesn't it? Ha. We are splitting off from our stuffy law firm image and are in need of a new logo asap.
Community residential lenders. Small town banks, credit unions, mortgage companies nationwide, institutional lenders.
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Frimley Cricket Club has a proud history and has been part of the Community since 1820, however, like many sports clubs today we desperately need the support from the business community to continue to provide a fun and safe environment for our current players, their families and players of the future.
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11 May 2016 – 16 Tbs – Pretzel Toffee – Did not work – need to use a thermometer for the temp of toffee. Damnation
12 May 2016 – 16 Tbs – Shortbread with mini chocolate chips & Heath pieces – just saying damn skippy – And my birthday – the 50th. So where do we go from here? Being old that's where I go anyway. Just something I have to do. I have always said it is better than the alternative.
21 May 2016 – 16 Tbs – Pretzel Toffee – again. This time I got it right. It is stupidly good. Yep. Stupid.
This was not the best month for me. My Fred died and I miss him so. But I also miss my Mom and my little Bering and my big dog Duke. I am kind of tired of people and dogs I love dying. Yep tired of all this.
Will do better next month – really need to get back into the kitchen and do something useful.
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Tai chi is a type of exercise based on defensive martial arts movements, and it can reduce stress, improve mood, improve muscle strength, and even manage some chronic health conditions (like high blood pressure or heart failure).[1] X Trustworthy Source Mayo Clinic Educational website from one of the world's leading hospitals Go to source Tai chi is a low-intensity exercise that gently flows through a series of movements to help promote serenity, calmness, and flexibility. It's great for many people of all different fitness levels and ages and it's generally inexpensive and requires no special equipment.[2] X Trustworthy Source Mayo Clinic Educational website from one of the world's leading hospitals Go to source Tai chi can even offer some special health benefits to elderly people, such as increasing walking speed and reducing falls.[3] X Trustworthy Source PubMed Central Journal archive from the U.S. National Institutes of Health Go to source [4] X Trustworthy Source PubMed Central Journal archive from the U.S. National Institutes of Health Go to source Try incorporating tai chi classes or movements into your current fitness routine to help reap the benefits of this ancient martial arts practice.
Part 1 of 3:
Learning Tai Chi
1Learn about Yang or Wu style tai chi. Yang and Wu styles of tai chi are probably the most popular forms of tai chi. The Wu style is a variant of the Yang style. In addition, they're the most commonly practiced forms of tai chi worldwide.[5] X Research source
- These styles use wide slow flowing movements which make them the best styles for beginners.[6] X Research source
- Yang and Wu styles are also great for helping those overcome tension or stress in their lives. Both use meditation as part of the practice
- Because both Yang and Wu styles are so popular, the majority of classes, DVDS and videos will incorporate these two styles of tai chi most frequently.
2Consider the Chen form. This is a more active form of tai chi and may not be for everyone. It doesn't necessarily fall into the slow, gentle flowing movements of some tai chi practices.
- The Chen style of tai chi uses some explosive and fast moves - like jump kicks.[7] X Research source This may be out of the fitness range of some people.
- If you're already fairly fit or athletically inclined (or looking for a more exciting form of tai chi) consider the Chen style.
- The Chen style uses wide, expansive movements that can be hard on the knees and lower back. Be careful when performing this style.[8] X Research source
3Find a trained teacher. Tai chi is an easy type of exercise to do. However, it's very different from any other more traditional forms of activity. It's important to meet with a trained teacher, if possible, so you know how to do tai chi correctly.[9] X Research source
- A tai chi teacher will be able to guide you during a class or individual session. They can teach you how to breath and use your breathing to promote calmness.
- A good way to find a decent teacher is by talking to that teacher's students but also speaking to the teacher yourself.[10] X Research source Ask about the classes, the personality of the teacher, and how the classes are conducted.
- Although it's important to learn correct form and how to maximize the benefits of tai chi, if you cannot afford to take a tai chi class or cannot find one, you have very little risk of injury or other adverse effects by doing this exercises yourself.
4Consider purchasing a Tai Chi DVD. Since tai chi isn't a overly popular form of exercise, you might have some difficulty finding a local teacher or class. However, tai chi is easy enough that you can do it in your own home.
- There are many tai chi videos and DVDs that you can purchase so you can perform this exercise in the privacy of your own home.
- When purchasing your DVD decide whether or not you should be purchasing one for beginners, pregnant women, older adults or those with special health problems. Many tai chi practices are designed for a very specific condition.
- There are also many tai chi videos online. You can download many videos or go to websites for live streaming. This may be a good option if you don't want to settle only one DVD.
5Wear the appropriate type of clothing. Many forms of exercise require specialty equipment or clothing. Tai chi doesn't require specialty clothing, however tai chi teachers do recommend the following[11] X Research source :
- Wear clothing that allows you to comfortably flow through the series of movements. Do not wear restrictive clothing that feels tight or prohibits a full range of motion.[12] X Research source Yoga pants, running shorts and other more traditional exercise clothing is permitted.
- Wear comfortable, flat bottomed shoes or go barefoot. Whatever works for you.[13] X Research source
- Avoid wearing jewelry or watches as they may interfere with some of the movements done with partners.[14] X Research source
6Aim for at least a 20 minute workout. Once you've gotten into a routine of doing tai chi or have found that you enjoy this practice, set yourself up for doing at least 20 minutes of practice per session.[15] X Research source
- It's typically recommended to do at least 20 minutes of practice as it is believed that this allows your blood to flow through your entire body in this time period. This is an essential part of tai chi practice.[16] X Research source
- It is also believed that it takes 20 minutes for your body to be fully warmed up and have increased blood flow to all your muscles. It is thought that this is responsible for the "good or happy feelings" many practitioners experience at the end of a tai chi workout.[17] X Research source
7Practice being patient with yourself. Like any new exercise routine, it can take a few tries to get the moves and routine down. Be patient with yourself as you experience and try out this new alternative form of exercise.
- Although tai chi isn't considered a difficult or high-intensity physical activity, it is something very different from most traditional forms of exercise. Be patient with yourself as you grow and learn in your practice.[18] X Research source
- In addition, it may take time for you to get the breathing down and be able to quietly meditate as you move through the movements. This also takes time and practice.
- It's recommended to set a regular time each day to practice so you become more proficient in this relaxing form of exercise.[19] X Research source
Part 2 of 3:
Starting with Basic Tai Chi Exercises
1Do warm-up exercises. Like many forms of exercise, a warm-up is recommended prior to starting a tai chi routine. It helps prepare your body for the exercise ahead.
- Start your warm up by get the blood flowing to your muscles and joints. You can: go for a short walk, do a self massage by rubbing your hands together followed by your legs, feet, lower back and shoulders, or gently shaking your arms and legs to loosen up your joints.[20] X Research source
- Progress to doing a few stretching exercises. It's important to do each stretching exercise about 3-5 times. Also only stretch to 70% of your range.[21] X Research source
- Stretching exercises to use include: head and neck roll, shoulder roll, spine stretch, forward stretch and side stretch.
2Start your tai chi workout with the Infinity pose. Many tai chi workouts start with the infinity pose. This position focuses on posture awareness and correct form during this and all other tai chi moves.[22] X Research source
- Stand with feet hip width apart and your arms hanging loosely at your sides. Keep your eyes closed and try to focus on the posture of your body.
- Tuck your chin in towards your chest slightly. Your neck should be relaxed. Keep your shoulders back and pulled down.
- Keep your knees soft and relaxed - do not lock your knees. Focus on your breathing and bring awareness to your posture.
- Maintain this position for a few minutes before moving forward with other tai chi exercises.
3Try the stress-relieving move Pouring. This is a classic stress relieving pose in tai chi. It's very simple and can be done by most healthy adults without difficulty. Incorporate this pose to help relieve any stress from your day.
- Stand with feet hip width apart with your feet facing forward. Slightly lean your body to the right with your right foot supporting more of your body weight. Hold this position for a few seconds.
- Slowly begin to re-center your weight equally on both feet. Then, flow over to the left side and support most of your body weight on your left foot. Again, hold for a few seconds.
- Flow between the left and right sides of your body for 2-3 minutes.
4Improve flexibility with the windmill exercise. This particular exercise helps to promote increased flexibility and opening of the spine. This is a great exercise to start your tai chi workout.[23] X Research source
- Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart. Keep your feet facing forward and parallel to each other. Let your hands and arms hang loosely at your sides.
- Start by spreading your fingers wide apart on each hand. Inhale, and sweep your arms out to the side and up towards the ceiling. Stop once your fingers and arms are pointing straight up.
- Exhale and bend over allowing your torso and head to roll down towards the floor. Allow your arms to hang loosely towards the ground.
- Inhale and gently roll your spine back up into the starting position. Repeat a few times until you're feeling warmed up.
5End your tai chi workout with the closing posture. Similar to yoga, tai chi workouts end with a specific posture - called the closing posture. This helps end your workout and helps calm your body down.[24] X Research source
- Start by standing with your feet hip width apart and your feet facing forward.
- Relax your shoulders, but bring your hands up to belly level and cup your hands together (as if you were cupping water).
- Close your eyes and inhale while bringing your cupped hands up to chest level.
- While exhaling, flip your hands so your palms are facing the ground and "push" your hands down to the level of your lower abdomen.
- Repeat the "pushing" up and down a few times until you feel completely relaxed and still.
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Maintaining An Active Lifestyle
1Always include aerobic activity. Incorporating tai chi into your workout routine is a great way to add in an activity that can help relax and calm you. However, its advised to continue with other forms of exercise as well.
- Tai chi is not considered an aerobic form of exercise. You should still perform cardiovascular activities that increase your heart rate level more than a typical tai chi workout.
- Cardiovascular exercises come with a host of health benefits as well. It helps improve mood, improve circulation, maintain a healthy weight and decrease your risk of stroke, heart disease, type two diabetes and high blood pressure.[25] X Trustworthy Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Main public health institute for the US, run by the Dept. of Health and Human Services Go to source
- Aim to include about 150 minutes of moderate-intensity cardio exercises each week in addition to your tai chi. Try: walking, jogging, swimming, dancing, using the elliptical or going hiking.[26] X Trustworthy Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Main public health institute for the US, run by the Dept. of Health and Human Services Go to source
2Maintain your baseline activity. Baseline or lifestyle activity is also important to focus on to help you maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.
- Baseline activities are those activities you do on a regular basis as part of your daily routine. Mopping the floors, walking to get the mail, or going up stairs to your office all count as baseline or lifestyle activity.[27] X Trustworthy Source PubMed Central Journal archive from the U.S. National Institutes of Health Go to source
- Many studies show that baseline activity offers similar benefits to structured aerobic exercises.[28] X Trustworthy Source PubMed Central Journal archive from the U.S. National Institutes of Health Go to source
- Try to maintain or increase the amount of lifestyle activity you typically do. Try parking farther away, taking the stairs more often or getting up and walking on your lunch break.
3Use tai chi on rest days. Including rest days is another important component of your exercise routine. If you do not include enough rest days, you can experience some negative side effects.
- Over training or just doing too much may end up causing some issues. You can experience a weight loss plateau (if you're attempting weight loss), could make you feel fatigued or tired more often, and prevent proper recovery and repair of your muscles.[29] X Research source
- It's typically recommended to take about 1 or 2 rest days a week. However, your rest days shouldn't be "lay on the couch" day either. Try to be active on your rest days as well.
- Tai chi is a great exercise for your rest day. It's low impact, low intensity and can still allow your body to heal and recover from more intense workouts. Plus it focuses on calmness and flexibility which is great for a day off.
4Plan to do strength training. Like aerobic activity, you should include other forms of strength and resistance training in addition to your tai chi workout.
- Tai chi does help improve muscle definition and tone, but again isn't considered to be a significant source of resistance training. A combination of both tai chi and more traditional strength training is the best combination.
- Strength training helps build strength and muscle, however it helps reduce your risk of osteoporosis, increases your metabolism and helps prevent falls as you age.[30] X Trustworthy Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Main public health institute for the US, run by the Dept. of Health and Human Services Go to source
- Aim to include at least 1 day of strength training each week in addition to your tai chi workout.[31] X Trustworthy Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Main public health institute for the US, run by the Dept. of Health and Human Services Go to source You can lift free weights, use weight machines or try pilates.
Community Q&A
QuestionI already swim regularly, and I want to start doing tai chi. Normally I can do these on separate days, but if I did want to do both on the same day, which should I do first?Community AnswerIt's really up to you, but I would suggest doing tai chi first. It takes a little more concentration and effort, and if you go swimming first, you might not be able to put your full effort into the tai chi afterwards.
- ↑ http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/tai-chi/art-20045184
- ↑ http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/tai-chi/art-20045184
- ↑ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25116984
- ↑ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15814861
- ↑ http://www.energyarts.com/how-do-i-choose-tai-chi-style
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- ↑ http://www.beginnerstaichi.com/chen-tai-chi.html
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- ↑ http://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/learning-tai-chi/
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- ↑ http://www.beginnerstaichi.com/tai-chi-workout-for-beginners.html
- ↑ http://www.beginnerstaichi.com/tai-chi-clothes.html
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- ↑ http://www.beginnerstaichi.com/tai-chi-workout-routine.html
- ↑ http://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/learning-tai-chi/
- ↑ http://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/learning-tai-chi/
- ↑ http://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/warm-up-and-stretching-exercises/
- ↑ http://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/warm-up-and-stretching-exercises/
- ↑ http://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/four-qigong-exercises-4/
- ↑ http://www.everyday-taichi.com/chi-gong-exercise.html
- ↑ http://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/four-qigong-exercises-4/
- ↑ http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/pa-health/index.htm
- ↑ http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/adults/
- ↑ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9929086
- ↑ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9929086
- ↑ http://www.shape.com/fitness/workouts/9-reasons-skip-your-workout-sometimes
- ↑ http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/pa-health/index.htm
- ↑ http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/adults/


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It's no secret that pretty much every video game to movie film has been more or less a dud. They can be so bad they are good at best it seems. MORTAL KOMBAT, STREET FIGHTER, and SUPER MARIO BROS. comes to mind. That said, whenever a new franchise aims for success at the box office, I'm skeptical. Enter another try at TOMB RAIDER.
Lara Croft, the fiercely independent daughter of a missing adventurer, must push herself beyond her limits when she finds herself on the island where her father disappeared. From Warner Bros. Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, Tomb Raider is the story that will set a young and resolute Lara Croft on a path toward becoming a global hero. The film stars Oscar winner Alicia Vikander (Ex Machina, The Danish Girl) in the lead role, under the direction of Roar Uthaug (The Wave), with Oscar-winner Graham King (The Departed) producing under his GK Films banner. The film's production begins on the heels of the 20th anniversary of the wildly popular videogame franchise from Square Enix, Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal. –Warner Bros.
Besides a slew of games, we've already seen 2 TOMB RAIDER films starring Angelina Jolie back in 2001 and 2003. While Jolie was a perfect casting decision at the time, the films were a bit 'meh'. Now that enough time has passed, it looks like Hollywood is trying again. And I think it's safe to say this film is heavily inspired by 2013's video game reboot of the same name. The game was action-packed, easy on the eyes, and cinematic. It's 2015 sequel was equally glorious.
So with the game franchise back on track, can this new film finally break the video game to film curse? There's a chance, but again, I remain skeptical. Fingers crossed.
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Anyway. On to the task at hand. "Heavy Metal"(1981) is an anthology film centered around an evil, mythical, power manifested by a glowing green orb. So, I'll give y'all a very brief synopsis of each chapter. More importantly, I'll try to include notable participants and recommend their other work worth a gander. Now, "notable" means interesting to me. I am not really familiar with the worlds of animation or graphic novels from which many of these artists come from. I'm entirely concerned with the medium of film. So, bear that in mind. I mean no disrespect. If you've seen this, you know the score. If you haven't, WHAT THE FUCK? watch it right now because, like it or not, you kinda have to.
An 18-year-old nerd from Earth is transformed by The Loc-Nar. He is transported to another world where he's a fucking boss warrior who scores with a couple of hot ladies and saves the day. Definitely the chapter that stood out to every teenage boy and had the hottest chicks.


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MUTEK 2009: Our Closing Thoughts
A huge thank you to all who came!
June 11, 2009
After ten days of recovery, we're still grappling with the most fitting way to explain the utterly remarkable experience that MUTEK_10 turned out be for all involved. Those of you who joined us in Montreal a few weeks back have likely noticed that this year's anniversary edition was something special indeed, ranking among the most gratifying undertakings we have ever mounted. We would have liked a bit more control over the weather, but pretty much every other detail had the good fortune of going our way.
What made 2009 especially poignant was the consensus that everyone who found the time to come out to the festival, whether from just up the street or halfway across the globe, arrived in Montreal out of a sense of natural belonging to a community. As a result, the box office rang up a whopping 50% growth from last year, amounting to a total of 18,000 entries. When we include all those who witnessed the free outdoor Extra_Muros series, early estimates reveal an overall attendance of 70,000 entries for the festival in its entirety. Our artists and admirers have worked together, often with little more than enthusiasm for guidance, to harvest the fruits of a decade's worth of passion.
More than ever, as MUTEK grows in reputation and scope, it is our grassroots base of supporters that we turn to for inspiration and for confirmation of our place in North America. Without the support of people who take the future of electronic music and digital creativity as seriously as we do, MUTEK would cease to be the individual experience that it is.
So, all we can say in response to this unprecedented level of development and support is… THANK YOU!
In many ways, MUTEK_10 felt like the passing of a milestone, the end of a cycle of emergence and self-discovery, and the beginning of a new era of renewed inspiration, reinvention, and experimentation. The strong faith and reinvigorated hope in the North American scene is certainly real and ripe for opportunity. Nowhere was this better exemplified than in our Thursday afternoon panel discussion on the status of the North American circuit for electronic artists, where an audience of 150 packed in to find out just where their community was headed.
If we were to say that any one aspect of MUTEK_10 was most rewarding in our eyes, then it would have to be the rise in status and anticipation for the more experimental tendencies of the festival's digital creativity. The rising caliber of the A\VISIONS series, the addition of the Saturday evening A\V+ featuring the Raster-Noton crew, the ambient-leaning nature of the Savoy Room on Thursday night, Eric Mattson's curation of the PLAY series, Robert Henke & Christopher Bauder's triple-presentation of ATOM at the Theatre Maisonneuve, special presentations like Artificiel's Beyond 6281 and Martin Tétreault's Quatuor, not to mention the citywide presence of the Extra_Muros architectural art installations by the likes of visual label AntiVJ, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, and others – all these factors conspired to deliver a festival within a festival for lovers of electronic experimentation.
Not to be outdone, 2009's NOCTURNES and PIKNICS flourished in all directions more than ever before, with variations of electronic rock, disco revivalism, dubstep, norteño, emo, soca, and hip-hop all building onto the templates of house and techno. More than ever, the fusion of digitality and rhythm continues to redefine the borders between progression and accessibility, and MUTEK is committed to following its artists wherever their imaginations take them.
MUTEK_10 was also the edition in which we celebrated the long and fruitful careers of a number of pivotal figures from the international scene, and nowhere was this made more obvious than the insightful nature of our Friday afternoon panel featuring Uwe Schmidt, Tobias Freund, and Thomas Fehlmann – a daytime highlight for many festivalgoers. Veterans were out in full force representing the contemporary history of electronic music. Wolfgang Voigt turned in a genuinely magical 90-minute Gas performance on opening night that raised the bar for every act to follow. Thomas Fehlmann's Saturday afternoon set was roundly declared as one of the best performances of the festival, and the stakes kept getting higher as singular performances by Atom TM and tobias. took the stage later that night.
Perhaps it was fitting that Canadians provided many of 2009's high points. For many, the most rewarding moment of the entire festival was the triumphant return to the stage of Akufen, who brought down the house with his stellar premiere of new material, proving once and for all that few have a better grasp of rhythm and musical signatures than Marc Leclair. At the other end of the spectrum, Montreal's Artificiel won over a broad swathe of new admirers with their premiere of the utterly original POWEr. Mike Shannon, Ernesto Ferreyra and the Cynosure crew made the Savoy Room the place to be on Friday night, and Stephen Beaupré made the wait for his Wagon Repair debut all that much more anticipated with his preview of fantastic new tracks.
One way to measure the festival's exceptional impact this year is the number of media present. Over 150 local and international journalists converged from 13 countries to cover MUTEK, including Fact, Tsugi, XLR8R, The Wire and Resident Advisor. We'd like to highlight some of the most notable write-ups we've seen so far:
- Resident Advisor editor Todd Burns assembled an overwhelming oral history of MUTEK and Canadian techno that serves as essential reading for anyone interested in the growth and development of the festival and its community.
- In The Onion's AV Club, Andy Battaglia published a glowing extended review of the festival.
- Boggers of all matters experimental such as unBLOGGED's TJ Norris, Rhizome/Serial Consign/Vague Terrain's Greg J. Smith, Create Digital Music's Peter Kirn, and Basic Sounds' Andrea D. Ayotte rallied together to represent the festival's digital creativity output.
- XLR8R's Ken Taylor presented an in-depth interview with festival founder and artistic director Alain Mongeau, covering the history and purpose behind MUTEK's decade.
- Little White Earbuds' Will Lynch took in the MUTEK weekend.
- Brooklyn Vegan's Zach Dilgard and Edward Hagen, 88 Culture's David Fogel, Urb's Amanda Connon-Unda, and Szenemag's Sandra Pahlke & Jörg Thiele all concocted extensive multi-media blogs that featured excellent photo essays and intelligent commentary.
Those who are familiar with MUTEK's activities know that the organization's chief strength is its ability to create viable working communities in a globalized culture, and to that end MUTEK_10 served as a platform for the initial gathering of two major networks:
- the ICAS (International Cities for Advanced Sound), a gathering of over 20 international like-minded festivals from Europe, North America and South America. This initial meeting laid the groundwork for numerous future opportunities and collaborations intended to fortify the bonds between presenters of digital art in the near future.
- Le Regroupement, a grouping of six Montreal-based cultural events (Fringe Montreal, MEG Montreal, Pop Montreal, Piknic Electronik, MUTEK and Escales Improbables de Montréal) whose mission is to promote new, multidisciplinary work, and to offer artists from Montreal and elsewhere an international showcase to express their creativity, uniqueness, culture, and passion.
Speaking of the future, we're already in the planning stages of numerous upcoming events. You can look for a MUTEK presence at this year's Cervantino Festival in Mexico this October, which will likely coincide with showcases in Argentina and Chile. Next spring, fans can also look forward to the return of one of this edition's most successful previews: the MUTEK North American tour! And, of course, our ten candles and sustained momentum will lead us impatiently to the 11th edition of MUTEK, slated for June 2nd to 6th, 2010. Mark your calendars!


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This motor is what the F-150 has been missing. When you start the truck, you are greeted with the nice sound of a diesel but its not too loud as to announce to everyone around "Hey look I'm a diesel!" But if does turn heads, I got a few other truck guys talking about this truck.
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