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Rezyn - WithinTribal Metal
Artist: Rezyn (www.rezynmusic.com)
Title: Within
Genre: Tribal Metal
Review By: Paula J. Wilson
A local Sacramento band who now stands alone in their genre [Tribal Metal] since the break-up of Mahalah, Rezyn [Anthony-vocals/conga drums, Mad Dog-guitars, Kit-bass/backup vocals, and Win-drums/percussion] are four band members that are very misunderstood, unappreciated, and, yes, even despised by many in the downtown music "clique" [felt, even known by the band, it has been so noted on their website, now also in the comments on the inner sleeve of this album].
This writer would like to explore this issue further possibly [in a written editorial from high atop my proverbial "soapbox"], in the interim I will only express that this is once more an example of the hypocrisy so prevalent here on the local music scene. In my humble opinion this is very undeserving, totally disrespectful to the band members themselves, forgetting that they are still musicians/artists and for that alone they warrant respect.
Although they may appear to many locally, and not just to the uneducated eye or minds, as four misfits of society [long dreads, beards that bear the occasional beads, tattooed, and pierced], they are indeed the true essence of what rock-n-roll is all about. They have made their artistic statement both image-wise and musically; they do not care what the general population thinks or says.
If our society remains so shallow, judgmental, and place unwarranted stigmas on bands based solely on appearance, pity the fools who will never experience the true talent that this band possesses, in addition to the multitudes of underground artists today.
This is the first released long length CD by the band; it is a combination of the two previous released EPs that you could obtain at a "live" performance [although some songs have undergone some structural changes], plus previously unreleased fan favorites, along with their newer written material. It is an overall true picture of the band, Rezyn.
Open your mind to the possibilities; listen to the thirteen tracks on this album, and hear the undeniable talent oozing out of your speakers. This album is non-stop, fast, hard-pounding, true heavy metal from the get-go!
Normally I would take each track and comment on it individually. I will not do this, however, with this album. I will give you the overall gist of their sound, and let you the readers form your own unbiased opinion once you genuinely explore the music.
Their musical persona consists of: harsh vocals, with an occasional melodic overtone [Anthony has such an incredible range vocally; yes he can even belt out a ballad as seen on the Pus Cavern"s Christmas CD 2002]; strongly executed heavy metal guitar riffs/melodies; incredibly heavy rumbling, borderline brutal bass chords; and by far, one of Sacramento"s best drummers, that uses double bass, combined with heavily driven sticks to create his unique trance-inducing style with extreme "ghostly" tribal effects intertwined throughout.
Top off their musical persona with an extreme stage presence, exuding an over abundance of male testosterone, you have the makings of an overall awesome show band!
Their fan base is strong; their faithful Rezyn followers adorned in their t-shirts become a blur in the total frenzy taking place in the chaotic mosh pits. One cannot help becoming entranced by the overall performance, the thumping sound, and the primal interjections belted out by both Anthony and Kit. It becomes physically impossible not to find one, head bobbing, or foot stomping right along with the other audience members all a safe distance from the utter madness that is front center stage!
Overall Impression: A totally predictable and incredible recording by the band. In this writer"s opinion another "must have" in your collection of local talent. Note: key word there was Talent!
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On top of droughts and wildfires, Arizona is faced with yet another severe weather phenomenon as July begins.
A giant dust storm plowed over parts of Arizona Tuesday night, stretching more than 50 miles wide and generating sustained winds that nearly reached hurricane strength. Such dust storms, also known as "haboobs," typically occur over desert areas and can cause significant damage, even without the barrage of moisture that fuels traditional storms. Tuesday's dust cloud led to widespread power outages and flight delays throughout the Phoenix area, MSNBC reports.
The storm began Tuesday afternoon in the Tucson area before moving north across the desert, National Weather Service meteorologist Paul Iniguez tells MSNBC. Radar data showed its wall of dust was towering up to 10,000 feet high — almost 2 miles above the ground — before it neared Phoenix, where the cloud fell to about 1 mile tall. "This was pretty significant," Iniguez says. "We heard from a lot of people who lived here for a number of storms and this was the worst they'd seen." The fire department in Phoenix received 720 emergency calls during the dust storm, according to MSNBC, and fire crews responded to more than 320 incidents during that period. Winds knocked down live wires in Tempe that sparked a fire, and flights at the state's busiest airport were grounded for nearly an hour, but no major injuries were reported in connection with the dust storm.
Arizona has been battling drought and wildfires for months, and while the dust storm may seem like one more in a string of dry disasters, it was reportedly part of the fledgling Arizona monsoon season, which typically begins in mid-June. More than a dozen Arizona communities were also placed under a severe thunderstorm watch Tuesday during the dust storm, and with monsoon season set to last through September, at least some parts of the state may get some much-needed moisture in the coming weeks.
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Mega Manga: the complete reference to drawing manga by Keith Sparrow. 288 pages worth of an animation style I do not understand. I booked an artist to do a manga workshop for teens this June 20th.
Good, Better, Best Dining Out: a no-nonsense guide to America's chain restaurants by Josh Dinar. Categories include best skillets, best seafood, crab cakes, wine lists.


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Little Ondine Nail Colours for Spring/Summer
Little Ondine are one of my favourite brands of nail polish and I've been using them almost exclusively for 2 years now. They're also all I've used on my nails during pregnancy as they're safe to use, water-based and free from the most toxic nasties found in standard nail polish. Not only that, but removal is so easy as you can simply peel off the colour and the formula is completely odourless - no more headaches! You can check out my original review of Little Ondine here.
Although most of the colours I own are on the darker side (which I'll happily wear all year round anyway), my idea of the perfect nail colours for spring and summer are nudes and orangey hues. There are three shades in my collection that fall into this category and I'm sure I'll be rotating these throughout the summer months.
A nude shade is always an essential in my opinion. "Marshmallow" is the perfect pale neutral for any time of year, particularly when you need to keep it professional without a distinct colour. I recommend using two coats of this one to get the most uniform effect. When a little more colour is acceptable, I love the shade "Afternoon Tea" which is a creamy pale pastel apricot. This one is quite sheer though, so you'll definitely want to layer up to 3 coats to achieve a fully opaque colour.
My final favourite "Sweet Peach" is a glossy coral (pinky-orange) which is ideal for summer weekends in the sun. Two coats gives the best coverage on the nails and I think this is a great pedicure colour. If you have trouble with Little Ondine's polishes lifting from the nails too quickly, always make sure you avoid getting any of the colour on your cuticles. I always use the base coat "Secret" as it really helps to make them last an extra couple of days on the nails and also keeping hands dry for about 2 hours after applying makes a huge difference to longevity. When I follow these steps I can easily get between 5-7 days wear out of Little Ondine shades!
Have you tried Little Ondine before? What are your favourite colours for spring/summer?
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No longer a model pupil in European politics? Finland's EU policy after the general elections
Juha Jokela & Kaisa Korhonen
Linkki artikkeliin CEPS:n sivuilla (englanniksi). Ladattavana PDF-tiedostona.
Finland's political landscape changed significantly following its parliamentary elections on April 17th. The landslide victory of the EU- and euro-sceptic True Finns Party brought to an end the hegemony long enjoyed by the three main parties with distinctively pro-European sympathies. This EPIN commentary offers insights into the implications of the Finnish elections for both key domestic policies as well as the country's European policy.


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Factors To Consider When Hiring HVAC Contractors in Air conditioning Installation
People install air conditioners in their homes to facilitate the desired temperatures in the house. The air conditioners need proper installation so that they can serve people well. There are many HVAC contractors that are qualified for the job in many parts of the world. People should carry out proper research before hiring the services of HVAC contractors. Through friends who might have hired the contractors before, one can hire the right contractor; they can also check the websites of the contractors. People can identify the right air conditioning contractor using the following ways.
Homeowners need to look for HVAC air conditioners that have the certifications needed for the job. Purchasing air conditioners is expensive so homeowners must ensure that the equipments are handled by people who understand the job. The chances of the equipments getting damaged will be minimized if the professionals install the air conditioners. HVAC air conditioning contractors who are qualified are awarded certification to signify excellence in the work. Having a valid license from the state is a mandatory requirement that most HVAC contractors must have. Licensing helps to identify unregistered services that are offered by contractors who may not be qualified.
Experienced HVAC contractors will be most appropriate to hire. The several years of experience enable them to undertake the work within a short time as opposed to the ones that are inexperienced. It is important for air conditioning contractors to present the names of the clients that they have able to serve in the past. This will enable the person to get additional information's through the reviews that are made by the different clients. The air conditioning contractors should also be insured. This is crucial as it will allow the contractors to seek medical treatment if they experience accidents when installing the air conditioners .
The air conditioning installation contractors charge different rates from one company to another. People that are in need of the air conditioning contractors should have the prices that are offered by different companies to allow them make comparison and identify the suitable one. Better business bureau is responsible to identify the air conditioning contractors who can be trusted and whose characters are not put to questions. Since the air conditioning contractors will be spending their time in people's homes, they need to be trustworthy. The air conditioning contractors company should have good customer care services . If people have any questions or need some information to be clarified; they should get some response from the air conditioning company. It is of benefit to customers to hire the services from a company that they have confidence in.


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Made in Le Marche, Italy since 1996 gidigio has been at the forefront of innovation and style in the fashion shoe industry. Its owner Giorgio D'Alessandro has been directly involved in the design and production of the line since its inception. Gidigio blends the latest fashion and highest quality materials into an extensive footwear line featuring top grain leather heels, sandals, ballet flats and boots that uphold the "Made in Italy" quality label.
Old world production techniques, coupled with modern design and an insistance on quality earned GIDIGIO a place in the hearts of customers that demand a qaulity product and appreciate small batch production. GIDIGIO embraces the best of forward design while keeping its heart squarely tied to the wonders and time honored techniques of family based Italian shoe production.


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First and foremost,
"Don't jump into conclusions."
meaning don't draw conclusions right away or don't generalise facts or opinions.
For example, you came across the following question: Consider the view that the key to good health is not medicine, but lifestyle.
and you quickly assessed the following arguments while brainstorming (although I have presented my points in an elaborate form to make them clear and understandable you can write your own in a single line):
Whether the people eat hygienic foods and follow sanitary habits differ from one lifestyle to another. Those people leading a hygienic lifestyle can enjoy good health than those who do not consider cleanliness and a balanced diet in their lifestyle.
Culture affects our psychology and thinking style. The people who believe in freedom and mutual understanding, good social relations and in general, a pleasant and happy environment are more likely to have better immunity power and less likely to suffer from mental illnesses like depressions, phobias and various mental disorders. Therefore lifestyle promotes a healthy life.
Medicine is concerned with just the curing aspect of disease while lifestyle focuses on the prevention of disease. "Prevention is better than cure" is a wise notion that supports lifestyle is a key to good health.
Similarly, peoples' professions, a part of their lifestyle, also affect the health of people. The repetitious tasks and a whole day of sitting on a chair are very harmful to health in a long run. Those people who are cautious about it and perform some sort of physical exercises regularly along with managing diet that matches the requirement of their body can lead healthy life. So, it is the lifestyle of the people that determines who will remain healthy.
Now, at this point, you could develop a complete essay of 6 paragraphs adding an introduction and a conclusion and it will be perfectly alright. However, the problem with this is that you did not consider the positive aspects or negative aspects of medicine. Your essay became a monotonous one. You did not take into account the half part of your topic, the medicine. What you should do is, draw more points, juxtapose them and then only decide whether you go for or against the topic. This will look mature because you will present your arguments such that you are well aware about both the topics and still you give your assessment that you favour one than the other in most of the situations.
Here you could assess that,
Medicine has various side-effects on human health and thus preventive measures should be applied in our day to day life, that is, change our lifestyle.
In some conditions, the diseases may cross the limit of prevention and a medical treatment would be very desirable. Since, change in lifestyle may not help us recover from all diseases and the recovery period would be very long one can take aid of medicine. Isn't it better to cure diseases as quickly as possible to prevent further damages to health? What is the harm to practice healthy lifestyle after being cured from the current disease?
These two points (which you can elaborate further) can help you balance the above essay. So, you would then decide that your thesis statement would be:
Although medicine is necessary at times, the key to good health is a hygienic lifestyle.
Here, your favour is definitely the lifestyle but nevertheless you didn't forget to mention the usefulness of medicine at times. Again, you should notice one thing here that you can take two more positions: one in favour of medicines and another, a neutral viewpoint where you talk about the importance of both topics and conclude that both are equally important for a healthy life.
On the whole, my point is that if you favour one side against another then still you have to balance the essay by stating its negative aspects, i.e. the counterarguments or by stating the positive aspects of the other side. This way you prove that you favour your position not because it is perfect but because it is better than the other position. You also show that you acknowledge both sides of a thing or situation and are intelligent in making choice or decision.
Additionally, you may study "Thinking Skills" book of Cambridge to learn more about the basis of thinking and presenting arguments. Another book that, I think, will be helpful to you is "Sophie's World" by Jostein Gaarder. I had come across the above quoted statement "Don't jump into conclusions" in the same book. These books are related to philosophy and it's important for you to have some philosophical base at this level to be able to project yourself as a matured person at thinking.


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1. I want to do a rockhard, industrial strength epoxy urethane double-broadcast system in my basement and I know that the grind is the first step. 2. Or, can I skip the grind because it is an epoxy painted floor?3. And what is the typical cost per sq ft from grind to completion?4. Will we need to vacate the house due to strong fumes?5. How long should the whole process take?
Grinding is aimed at profiling the concrete and preparing it for better adhesion.
Prep is key when you are doing concrete finishing.
Couldn't tell you what the cost to do the grinding is becasue we don't separeate the two when we do a garage floor.
Not familiar with that product but there is usually some sort of off gassing from the product curing that is not the best to breathe in.
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Perhaps WoWHomeSolutions will come back in here and tell you what he considers the "normal" price range complete when they do garage floors.
I won't ask why you want to remove the new epoxy - unless it was 2-coated and should not have been, or second coat was done too soon so bottom coat never cured. If that is the case, prep cost will be higher than assumed below, because it will probably have to be chemically stripped because the gummy epoxy will gum up the machinery.
I would also ask but won't, why you want such an expensive floor for a basement - not usually done there. Commonly used in garages and warehouses because normal floor paints won't take the vehicle traffic, but for my money a normal good quality floor paint like Sears Weatherbeater Concrete and Deck paint works fine in normal basement use. Can get worn through in heavy use spots like where players are in ping-pong tables for instance, but ewasy to touch up and infinitely cheaper.
I am assuming you have 36" or wider door access to basement for the machine to pass through - how much narrower they could handle would depend on specific machine your contractor has. Be sure bidders are aware of access issues - door widths, stairs if any, etc.
One other factor - if you truly want the hardest floor coating, epoxy is not it - a polyurea or one of the other new-age coatings beats that hands down, but $7-10/SF for the coating (without grinding) as opposed to the $3-6 I gave below for epoxy.
Back to your questions, numbered as asked:
1) Can be ground if epoxy is hard, but with an intact epoxy coating I would think the contractor would prefer to use shotblasting, assuming the surface was already profiled correctly. If it needs profiling (smoothing and leveling) then grinding will be needed. Prices vary a GREAT deal - I have seen both large (chain grocery store sized) and small (residential garage or driveway) jobs go from $1/SF to over $4/SF. Or rent the machine (though does not collect dust anywhere as well) for about $100-200/day and do it yourself, with a 4" hand grinder with abrasive disc in the corners. Price depends a lot more on the contractor and what equipment he has in hand and if he needs work - I saw one garage job done with a commercial warehouse and airfield apron machine at a very decent price - was in and out in 15 minutes flat and a good portion of that was hand grinding the triangular-shaped corner areas the big machine could not get into. Contractor was just wanting to keep his crews paid so was taking on small jobs that week with whatever machine was available.
2) A new epoxy coat would not only probably not stick worth beans to a newish existing coat, but will likely soften and bubble it during curing, as all epoxy paints I have seen contain highly aggressive solvents. And I can't see a manufactuer or contractor offering a warranty on a coat-over job unless was their own product and application and very recently done.
3) I don't think there is a "typical" - depends on flatness and surface condition of concrete, working access, how much care they need to take to control dust from getting into the rest of the house, if a water heater or furnace is in the same area and needs to be protected from dust or even worse, isolated with a plastic sheet wall and temporary ventilation so it can stay running during the work (good reason to not do in winter), etc. $3-6/SF is what I commonly am told as a "ballpark" price for a normal 2-3 car garage which the client has totally cleaned out in advance so there is NOTHING in the way of the work except maybe a pedestal or platform that the water heater/furnace is sitting on. $3-4 range if cleaning and light surface prep like etching only required, $5-6 range if requires full diamond grinding first. That is for prep, epoxy coat with traction additive, and clear coating.
4) Should not have to if you can shut down any HVAC system, but you will have to specify that they are to provide high-volume ventilation to the outside during the active work and curing time. The strongest fume time is about 1 hour long - so you might plan a trip to the store or go out to dinner or something if you think it will bother you - otherwise just go out on the patio and drink pina coladas. If they use acid etching rather than grinding, then fumes could drive you out for a couple of hours early in the job.
5) Can physically be done in 1 day for normal sized area, but in a basement (as opposed to open ground-level garage) I would say assume probably 2-3 calendar days to do all work - not including moving stuff out and back in, which would be extra cost of course if they will even do it, plus 2-7 days curing time depending on brand and how much you are willing to risk scratches moving the furniture and such back in.
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by LCD
LCD's numbers are really good.
As I stated, we are typically doing the items in conjunction with one another and I can't think of an instance where we have just done grinding.
If I were going to say a full grinding, surface profiling, and re-doing of gargae floor (full vinyl flake coverage), 12-15 a square foot in this range.


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In my recent post, Three Ways to Gain More Clarity, I shared some of the easiest ways to improve the level of clarity in your life and in your work. One reader asked: How do you know where you need more clarity? Wow! What a great question!
As a speaker and a coach, whenever I discuss clarity, I encourage my audience to ask themselves where more clarity is needed. And I have a few suggestions on where to start. One of the simplest is this:
What do you want? It's surprising how powerful this simple question can be. Many of us, especially women, spend so much of our time, energy and attention on helping other people get what they want, that we forget to ask ourselves. In fact, when I ask clients this question, they are usually stumped for a moment or two. And often, they can more easily say what they don't want and we have to work backwards from there. This works very well, by the way.
Why do you want it? Once you know what, it's helpful to know the reason behind the what, especially if the "what" requires time, effort, attention or money. What I've noticed, over time, is that, without the why, it becomes easier to give up on the what. So when the what is important, so is the why. In fact, I recommend that you ask yourself why multiple times, to get to the real baseline motivation that will help you overcome the inevitable challenges on the way to the what.
Here's an example of an exchange with a business leader who told me she wanted a promotion. I asked her "why is that important to you?" and continued to ask that same question with each answer she gave me:
- Because I want more money.
- Because I want to buy more things.
- Because I want to have more things.
- Because that means I am successful.
- Because I want other people to see me as successful.
- Because my parents and teachers told me I'd never amount to much.
Once this client realized that she was relying on external sources for her sense of self-esteem and self-worth – once she gained clarity — we were able to re-focus. We worked on identifying the intrinsic value and rewards for the work she was doing, the contributions she was making and the ways she was able to help and support others.
She began to understand that those reasons were far more powerful and far more sustainable as a source of motivation.
Clarity is indeed power, as Buckminster Fuller said. Once you have clarity, you have a better idea of where you want to go and how to get there. Everything falls into place.
Clarity is so important to success that it's one of the first topics in my High Performance Coaching Program. If you want to learn more about how to consistently perform at your best, just click here.
Clarity is also one of the main tools I recommend when I speak on "Hope is Not a Strategy, You Need a Plan: Getting to the Next Level Using the 5C's." If you are interested in a keynote – or a workshop – on this topic, just send an email to email@example.com or, for more information, click here to see my Speaker's Profile.
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Tools for Family Conversations
We know it can be hard to know what to say to your children about bias, bigotry, and violence. We hope the following resources can help get you started.
The Anti-Defamation League provides numerous resources to support families in their efforts to discuss these difficult topics, including:
- George Floyd, Racism, and Law Enforcement
- Table Talk: Family Conversations about Current Events (These guides for discussing specific current events with children include a topic summary, questions to start the conversation and dig deeper, ideas for taking action, and additional resources. Each guide also includes a recommended age range.)
- Empowering Young People in the Aftermath of Hate
- 5 tips for Talking with Children about Hate Incidents (shortened version of Empowering Young People)
In addition, we recommend the following resources:
- Penn Graduate School of Education: "Talking to children after racial incidents"
- CNN: "How to Talk to Your Children About Protests and Racism"
Gun violence resources
- American Psychology Association: "Talking to Kids About School Shootings (PDF)"
- Anti-Defamation League: Helping Students Make Sense of News Stories About Bias and Injustice
- Anti-Defamation League: Gun Violence and Mass Shootings
- National Association of School Psychologists: Talking to Children About Violence
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network: "Talking to Children About Shootings (PDF)"
- National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement: "Talking to Kids About School Tragedies"
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: "Tips for Helping Children and Youth Cope with a Traumatic Event"
- Islamphobia and Being an Ally (Table Talk parent/family discussion guide)
- Anti-Muslim Bigotry and Being an Ally (lesson plan)
- Education Resources on Refugees, Muslim People and Anti-Muslim Bigotry (collection of lesson plans, Table Talks, teaching tools, children's books, etc.)
- Helping Students Make Sense of News Stories about Bias and Injustice (teaching tool)
Students in California learn about the Holocaust and other genocides in 10th grade. AUSD high schools often try to bring Holocaust survivors in to speak to students, but it isn't always possible. Families who would like their students to read or listen to the stories of Holocaust survivors can find testimonies on the following websites:
- Holocaust Learning: "Survivor Stories"
- Holocaust Survivors
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum: "Behind Every Name a Story"
- Holocaust Center for Humanity: Survivor Stories
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The Day of Atonement / Yom Kippur:
This is perhaps the most important chapter in Leviticus. It is the most solemn day of the year in the Jewish calendar. It is the only day mandated by Jewish law to fast. The Day of Atonement or Yom Kippur is the "reset button" for the Jewish liturgical year. Yom Kippur is the day to remove and destroy impurity for the nation for the year. It is the reset button to get the Israelites back to square one in terms of ritual purity. This is the day to restore everyone and everything (people, priests and Tabernacle) to the original sanctification. It is the day when Yahweh allows the Israelites to, in effect, start over again. This is the New Testament equivalent to the sacraments of Baptism and Reconciliation. Once the Tabernacle was replaced by the Temple, and then later, the Temple was destroyed in 70 AD, Yom Kippur morphed from ritual purification to the atonement of sins of the people. Yom Kippur became became associated with the forgiveness of sins rather than ritual purifications. This is the only day of the year when someone could enter the Holy of Holies in the Tabernacle. In this case, is was the High Priest who could enter the Holy of Holies. The blood of the sacrifice was applied to the people just as in the Theophany from Mt. Sinai (Ex. 19) to re-enact the Sinai Covenant (Ex. 24). Yom Kippur was the yearly renewal of the Sinai Covenant. The blood was applied to the people and sprinkled on the Mercy Seat of the Ark of the Covenant.
God Appears in Human Form?:
On Yom Kippur, Yahweh would "ra'ah" or appear in a cloud over the Mercy Seat. Other instances of this Hebrew word (Gen. 12:7; 17:1; 18:1; etc.) that God would appear in human form on the Mercy Seat; that is, the High Priest Aaron would see God in human form echoing each year the face to face meeting on Mt. Sinai in the Theophany.
Ark of the Covenant / the Mercy Seat / God's Throne Room:
The Ark of the Covenant had two cherubim with folded wings that acted as God's footstool. This is the Mercy Seat or the Purging Seat where God dwelt with Israel in the Meeting Tent. On Yom Kippur, the one day of the year when the High Priest could enter the Holy of Holies, he would sprinkle blood seven times on the Mercy Seat. This was a means of expiation and purgation; originally for making Israel ritually pure, but later, for the forgiveness of sins. Jesus' blood and His Cross, of course, are the ultimate fulfillment of Yom Kippur and the Day of Atonement, and the forgiveness of sins. With God in, visible form, sitting on His throne seat, this, in fact, is a kind of "throne room scene" of God here on earth. The Throne-room of God from Heaven is now making an appearance on earth; "on earth as it is in heaven."
Reset Button:
Once a year, God would remove all impurities from the Israelites, but later, it is seen as forgiving all sin. It is the true "reset button" to make all things new. Each year, no matter what happened, Israel could start over again on Yom Kippur. The merciful God from His "Mercy Seat," or "purgation seat", forgives all of Israel's sins. Everything would be restored to its original condition. This is a "statute forever," perhaps foreshadowing Baptism and Reconciliation (which continued it into the New Covenant times). In Levitical terms, the Day of Atonement restored equilibrium to the Israel nation and made them new again in ritualistic purity and cleanliness. [In Baptism, Christians are washed clean of original sin and made anew in the Blood of Christ, new creations; similarly, in Reconciliation, we are forgiven our sins, and made anew in the forgiveness of Christ.]
The Two Goats / Azazel and the Sacrifice Goat:
On Yom Kippur, two goats were chosen: one would be sacrificed, and one would be sent off into the wilderness bearing the sins of the nation, this is the Azazel goat. The Azazel goat is where the notion of a "scapegoat" comes from, ie, the goat that bears the sins of someone else. The first goat is a sin offering for the Lord and is slain. The second goat, the Azazel goat, is an expiation, a purging of the impurities, or later, the sins, of the nation of Israel. The High Priest, the representative of the nation, laid his hands on the goat, a symbolic transfer of impurities and guilt, and then, the Azazel goat was sent off into the wilderness, presumably to its death. The wilderness and the desert were the place of the demonic, wildness chaos, sin and death. It was the opposite of the Tabernacle, God's place, the new Eden. Everything outside the Tabernacle was wilderness, desert, chaos, sin, and death. [When Jesus is about to begin His ministry, He immediately heads out into the desert for 40 days and 40 nights to be tempted by the devil.] Here, the Azazel goat is banished into the desert to take away Israel's impurities and sins from the camp of Yahweh and the nation. The Azazel goat removes impurities out of the sacred space of the Temple into the place it belongs, the demonic geography of the wilderness. The goat is the vehicle for the removal of those impurities.
As a matter of note, the term Azazel appears also in the Dead Sea Scrolls (4Q180), where Azazel is a demon; in fact, the leader of the fallen angels that sinned in Genesis 6:1-4 and 1 Enoch. Thus, once a year, the High Priest would lay hands on the Azazel goat, and confess all the sins of the nation of Israel, symbolically transferring the sins of the nation to the Azazel goat. The Azazel goat would then bear the sins (impurities) of Israel away from Yahweh's sacred space of Israel and the Tabernacle, off into the godforsaken land of the desert wilderness. The wilderness imagery is one of supernatural evil, non-holy ground; non-sacred space outside the Tabernacle. It was a place spiritually sinister with forces of chaos and death, where the pagans offered sacrifice to goat-demons. The Azazel goat would possibly be driven off a cliff too, in effect, the impurities and sins of the nation would never make it back.
Christianity and the Cross:
The first sacrificed goat would in the New Testament make Christians fit for God's presence. The second goat, the Azazel goat, would remove sins from Christians. In the New Testament, Christ fulfills the type of each goat. Christ makes us fit to be in God's presence, and removes sins from our lives. Christ is the goat sacrificed for our sins on the Cross. He is also the goat where our sins are laid upon His body and He bears them away from us. Christ becomes sin for us, by bearing our sins. Azazel is the ultimate embodiment of evil, as the leader of the fallen angels/demons, who led the world astray. This is reminiscent of Christ being foreshadowed by the bronze serpent raised upon the pole. The serpent (as the serpent from the Garden of Eden, who led mankind astray into Original Sin) was raised upon the pole, and all who looked upon it were healed. Similarly, the demonic Azazel goat has the sins of the nation cast upon it. It is Christ, who takes on sin for our sake, who is sacrificed and carried sin away from us. This is the "suffering servant" of Isaiah, who is pierced for our offenses, crushed for our sins, and by His "stripes" we are made whole. Christ's atoning death on the Cross is the ultimate fulfillment of the Day of Atonement. The goats of the Day of Atonement are just prefigurements of the real atoning death of the Messiah, the Son of God, to come. Jesus is the true, sacrificial atonement. Good Friday is the fulfillment of the Day of Atonement, which was just a prefigurement of the Cross. Jesus' death on the Cross is the true "Reset Button" for all Christians and believers. We are made new creations in Christ and His Cross. His sanctifying grace flowed forth as blood and water from His side, and perpetuated in perpetuity in through the Sacraments of the Catholic Church.


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Wokabaut PNG is a trekking company owned and operated by local people aided by a couple of long term resident expatriates.
Trekking the Kokoda Trail
The Kokoda Trail is a prime example of the Australian Digger and his fighting spirit during WWII and the bravery of the Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels, the Koiari and Orikaiva people who live along the track. It is an icon amongst many children and grandchildren of people who fought in Papua New Guinea. Wokabaut PNG employs guides and porters from the Koiari area and sinks money back into the Koiari community. Ogi David, a shareholder and director of the company has completed over 80 treks and is arguably one of the most experienced guides currently walking the track. We offer local guides on a self led walk or expatriate historian led treks over anything from 4 days to 10 days depending upon trekkers fitness levels. [more]
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In 1942, the US 32nd Infantry Company was given the task of walking from Gabba Gabba, Central Province on the southern coast to Buna, Oro Province on the northern coast. The idea at the time was to link up with the Australians crossing the ranges via the Kokoda and form a pincer movement to trap the Japanese forces.
This trek is arduous and has only been completed twice since 1942, most recently (July 2008) by the principals of Wokabaut PNG with a view to opening this trek up to experienced and fit bush walkers. It is fair to call this an extreme trek. Wokabaut PNG is the only trekking company able to offer this walk and we do so in conjunction with the traditional landowners along the trail. Along the way expect several ascents to over 2,800 metres, days of isolation with 3 days or more between villages, trees with Birds of Paradise(Paradisaea minor), Kokomos (Papuan Hornbill / Rhyticeros plicatus) and a myriad of plant and other bird life. [more]
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Studies Establishing How Smoking Causes Depression
The Epidemiologic Catchment Area (ECA) survey revealed that about 70% of male habitual smokers and 80% of female habitual smokers had major depression. The study also established that 30% of smokers show some symptoms of depression.
The Henry Ford Health System study confirmed that daily smokers (a person who smokes daily for one or more months) are twice at more risk of developing major depression than occasional smokers.
Almudena Sánchez-Villegas, professor, University of Navarra, based his research on a 6 year study of 8,556 university graduates (average age of 42) over a 6 year period. During the study 190 smokers, who initially did have signs of depression, were diagnosed with the disease. Also, 65 participants who had been diagnosed with depression indicated they were taking antidepressants at some point during the study period. Overall, smokers have a 41% higher risk of suffering from depression according to the study.
Some neurobiologic evidences also confirm the fact that tobacco smoke plays a crucial role in causing depression.
Figures from the World Health Organisation (WHO) show that 30 percent of inhabitants in the western world smoke daily. Earlier studies have found that people with mental health problems are twice as likely to smoke as the rest of the population. Injuries to physical health after smoking are well documented. It is also known that smoking is linked to other psychological problems. Anxiety and depression are the most common complaints and are often both present in people who smoke.
Why Smoking Causes Depression?
Smoking causes depression because of the withdrawal from a physically and psychologically addictive substance, called nicotine.
Nicotine which acts as a receptor for the neurotransmitter, acetylcholine, indirectly stimulates the release of another neurotransmitter, dopamine, in the brain's reward or motivation center. Eventually the brain becomes so much adapted to the presence of the drug that it no longer functions normally without it. After 20-30 minutes of smoking the last cigarette, nicotine withdrawal begins. This leads to anxiety, which is very closely related to depression.
Smoking as well as quitting smoking, both cause depression. Depression occurs when the smoker tries to abstain himself from smoking.
Smoking as Anti-Depressant
However, one of the new researches has suggested that there may be something in cigarette smoke that has antidepressant properties as well, which explains why cigarette smoking is much more common among depressed patients. A survey of 3,000 individuals in the St. Louis area confirmed that lifetime frequency of major depression was more common among smokers than nonsmokers (6.6 vs. 2.9 percent) This study also demonstrated that smokers who reported at least one episode of major depression were less likely to succeed in smoking cessation programs than smokers without depression (14 vs. 28 percent). These findings have been confirmed many times over.
When you smoke, nicotine is absorbed by the lungs, enters the bloodstream and makes its way towards the brain. There it binds to receptors for dopamine, the brain's reward chemical. This accounts for the feeling of well-being experienced when smoking and is the basis of most addictive substances' appeal. Among people with depression, dopamine levels are often unusually low, so this is counteracted by the spike. However, this short-lived effect is only part of smoking's appeal for the depressed.
Also, there are thousands of chemicals other than nicotine constituents in cigarette smoke, of which one, or several, may affect mood in much the same way as a group of antidepressant medications called monoamine oxidase inhibitors or (MAOIs). These MAOIs effectively increase levels of specific neurotransmitters involved in the regulation of mood. Smoking, therefore, may be a way for depressed individuals to self-medicate depressive symptoms. Consequently, healthcare professionals who offer smoking cessation programs should offer depression screening and be prepared to address underlying mood disorders as part of a comprehensive smoking cessation program.
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Sen. Cory Booker gives a fist-bump to Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin after a vote earlier this month. Booker is settling into his role as a U.S. Senator
(Michael Reynolds/EPA)
WASHINGTON — Cory Booker walks past a bust of Lyndon Johnson and a painting of 19th-century Sen. John C. Calhoun for his weekly lunch with the Democratic caucus.
Behind heavy wooden doors, someone is burning a wood fire in an office and the smell wafts over a long dim Capitol hallway where expensive shoes clack on antique tiled floors.
This is one of the most exclusive clubs in the world, and after two weeks, the U.S. Senate's newest member is still getting his bearings. He gets lost a lot.
"Tomorrow I'm going to figure out a way to get to that damned lunchroom," a Booker staffer was overheard saying last week.
Finding your way around the Capitol is no small feat. The Senate's three official office buildings, Hart, Dirksen and Russell, make up just under 3 million square feet of office space.
The busts, the paintings, the endless flags and marble archways, the White House down the street and the glare of every media outlet in the world is a constant reminder: People in this job have directed the course of American history for more than 220 years. Now it's your turn.
But in the Senate, the man who as mayor traveled from Newark City Hall to the palaces of Silicon Valley to the sets of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and "Meet The Press," is committed to playing small ball.
"There's a chance to work all around the state and try to do good," Booker said on a recent day when The Star-Ledger shadowed him from morning to evening. "Hit singles, singles, singles, occasional doubles. I don't want that ever to stop."
So far, Booker's fellow senators say the kid is doing alright.
"You learn quickly, Senator Booker," said Republican Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), referring to Booker's deference to a senior member during a committee hearing. Deference is big in the Senate.
That's a leap from Newark City Hall, where Booker was used to getting shouted at by detractors and maligned at almost every council meeting. He once confessed his coping mechanism to a reporter: "When people are yelling at you, just pretend they're saying 'I love you.'â"
Booker's tenure as mayor of Newark is never far from his mind. In almost every public comment, even when introducing a presidential nominee to a powerful Senate committee, Booker brings up his experience as the head of New Jersey's biggest — and often its toughest — town.
"I may be new to the Senate, but as mayor, I know there are difficult issues facing our country," Booker said introducing Jeh Johnson, President Obama's nominee to be homeland security director, during a Senate hearing last week.
He says it's more than just Newark love.
"The mayoral mentality is incredibly valuable," Booker said. "I don't want to lose that."
He also sees parallels to his first days as Newark's chief executive.
"It's a lot like starting out as mayor," Booker said of the Senate as he rushed to a caucus lunch in the Capitol. "There's so much low-hanging fruit," he added explaining there were countless opportunities to help people out in small but significant ways back home.
After a working breakfast, Booker's day starts at the Hart Senate Office building.
Because of the off-year election, Booker lucked out with a lush suite, befitting a member far his senior. His office alone could easily fit two of the mayoral size. Outside, there are two floors of conference rooms and cubicles, most of them empty.
"We're still scaling up staff right now," one staffer in her early twenties tells callers in a near constant mantra as she navigates a hundred different requests throughout the day. On her desk is a minute-by-minute schedule of the senator's day, spanning multiple pages.
Booker bounds into the office shortly after 9:30 a.m. and the race begins.
Booker's communications director, Kevin Griffis, leads him through a dizzying maze of hallways, stairwells, elevators, cafeterias and coffee shops, escalators and the essential senator subway that transports people between the Capitol and the Hart, Dirksen and Russell buildings.
Celebrity Senator
Armies of staffers stream back and forth, and though Booker is now one of 100, he is still a political celebrity. Passers-by alternate between blushes and high-fives, offering words of welcome. A line of schoolchildren passes by and one whispers to another, "Do you know who that is?"
Everyone knows Cory. Well, almost.
Booker owns it. He thanks everybody who reaches out, fist-bumping and back-patting his way around the Capitol. He makes a point of chatting up the security guards and tram operators.
"Permission to come aboard," he jokes to one subway driver.
"Permission granted," the driver says with a surprised smile.
But Booker's most important contacts throughout the day are with his fellow senators. Despite almost unprecedented gridlock in Washington, senators say they rely on each other simply to survive. Without a few allies on Capitol Hill your issues are not going anywhere and without your name on a few bills, neither are your hopes for re-election.
Booker has repeatedly praised Sen. Robert Menendez, his senior senator and a master deal-maker, for his guidance. So far, Menendez said Booker is making the right moves.
"He's doing what he needs to do," Menendez said outside of a Senate screening room. "There's a lot of personal interaction which is critical to success."
Menendez said Booker isn't just making friends with Democrats.
"If I want to look for Cory to talk to him about something, I'm more likely to find him on the Republican side of the aisle which is a good thing," he said. "He's developing relationships. He's building up his staff which is the critical thing to function."
Menendez is an old hand when it comes D.C. politics. The former mayor of Union City said he sees similarities between himself and Booker.
"I was a mayor when I came to Congress and I was in a similar position to Cory — I came in in an unexpired term. So I had one year," Menendez said. "He's in a very similar set of circumstances in that regard."
Booker filled the seat of the late Frank Lautenberg, who died in June, and he's up for re-election next year.
"That's a challenge because when you come in midstream, you've got an agenda that's already moving," Menendez said.
So far, everyone's been pretty welcoming, Booker said. When he appears at committee hearings, he's greeted politely and seems to be viewed by his new colleagues as an amusing curiosity.
"Senator Cory Booker is the new kid in the block." Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.) announced as Booker prepared to introduce Johnson. Menendez was supposed to go first, but he was running a little late.
"We're happy you're here literally and figuratively," Carper told Booker.
Still, there's ample opportunity to haze the new guy. At his first Democratic caucus lunch last week, Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.) guided Booker to a seat and assured him it was safe to sit there.
Menendez walked into the room and informed him otherwise.
"I've been sitting in the same seat for eight years," Menendez said in recounting the incident. "I walk in and who's sitting in my chair?"
Booker had been duped.
"I said 'Hey, you just got here, man,'â" Menendez recalled.
No time to rest
Booker's schedule is relentless. The workday is 12 hours long on a light schedule. He takes the train back to New Jersey on Thursday afternoons and tours the state on the weekends. He does meetings in-state Monday mornings before hopping the train back to D.C.
On Wednesday, Booker introduced Johnson, then raced off to a meeting with New Jersey Institute of Technology President Joel Bloom. Then he raced back to the Capitol for the caucus lunch.
His chief of staff, Louisa Terrell, caught up with him there. Booker was among the last to emerge.
The dash to his committee hearing was on, and no one really knew where to go.
It didn't matter much. Booker and Terrell walked and talked about his upcoming committee hearing — what questions to ask, how was the lunch, who will be in this next room.
There were several unplanned detours.
"I'm calling an audible," said Terrell, a veteran D.C. operative. She took over the expedition and got Booker to the hearing earlier than most of his colleagues. A worried-looking staffer was already in place waving him into the right room.
"I'll see you on T.V.," Terrell said, as Booker entered the antechamber.
The Nov. 13 afternoon hearing of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation was the first time Cory Booker was on the giving end of a Senate committee hearing.
The topic of the day was manufacturing jobs — getting new products developed, getting them to market, and making them in the U.S.
It was not the sexiest hearing in Washington that day, but for someone with Booker's techno-geek tendencies, it was sweet music.
"I'm told that when you're as low in seniority as I am — I'm told that I'm at about 101st in seniority in the United State Senate — that you don't always get the committees that you want," Booker said in his opening remarks. "This is something I've been dreaming about being a part of since I first thought about running for the United States Senate."
Booker's zeal at the two-hour hearing got him a small win.
The committee questioned Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker, as well as a panel of business leaders, on how to create and keep manufacturing jobs in the U.S.
Booker again talked up his mayoral experience and suggested a way to monitor progress in the country's 106 U.S. Export Assistance Centers, which offer export counseling and market research for U.S. manufacturers.
"There's a broad difference in quality," Booker said of the program's nationwide centers. He touted Newark's use of electronic data to measure various city departments' day-to-day performance and asked Pritzker to commit to something similar for the country's export centers.
"I wonder if you would be willing to work with senators like me to help develop a dashboard which creates much greater transparency for the expenditure of taxpayer dollars, but I think it would really start to drive the standards overall," Booker asked Pritzker.
"Senator, I would be delighted to work with you on that," Pritzker said.
It may not be much to the layman, but a public commitment from a Cabinet secretary on a policy idea is a big deal in D.C. and Booker's office put it in the win column.
No one would talk about that the next day, though.
Humbled by history
When Booker arrived at his Senate office that evening, Griffis handed him a phone and told him to look at the photo.
"It's going on Page Six tomorrow," Griffis said, referring to the New York Post's gossip section. An unnamed source dished to the Post that Booker was dating Bianca Levin, a Los Angeles entertainment lawyer. By morning, the internet was agog. By evening, the news was plastered on an electronic billboard along the New Jersey Turnpike.
When asked whether he was dating anyone, Booker ducked.
"I don't know. Who's on first?" he said and changed the subject.
By the end of the day, Booker's voice was hoarse and he slumped behind his desk. Like in City Hall, a statue of Harriet Tubman sat on one side of the desk and Abe Lincoln on the other. Unlike in City Hall, papers were scattered in front of him and a bottle of ranch dressing sat off to one side.
Being a senator is a grind, but Booker said the big picture is always front and center.
"The grandeur of the history here humbles you," Booker said. "At the same time, you came down here to do something. That's a real motivating force … somebody in Sussex County voted for me and believed in me. You owe that person just relentless, indefatigable, hard work."
Night had long fallen on D.C., but Booker still had to meet with staff and go over the next day's schedule, talk about how he did, figure out who to hire and who to meet tomorrow.
After that, Booker said he looked forward to settling into his hotel room with a stack of briefing books.
"I'm going to try to sneak a workout in and I'm going to go back to my room and read — do a postmortem on the day and get up tomorrow and go right back at it."


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AVGN has an Advent Calendar of Ass! Step into the art gallery as we examine some of the worst video game cover artwork, each day until Christmas!
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AVGN: Bad Game Cover Art #5 – Shingen the Ruler (NES)
Mike Matei / December 5th, 2015
AVGN has an Advent Calendar of Ass! Step into the art gallery as we examine some of the worst video game cover artwork, each day until Christmas!
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AVGN: Bad Game Cover Art #5 – Shingen the Ruler (NES)
December 5, 2015 at 9:15 am
I guess the box was meant to be a quick reference guide while playing the game instead of having to thumb through the manual. Still, it makes for a silly cover when it should attract people to the game. I have this cartridge and I admit it would be handy to have the box.
December 5, 2015 at 9:16 am
Doh! I should watch before I blurt out sometimes. 😉
So the instructions are only on the cartridge, lol what? 🙂
December 5, 2015 at 8:02 pm
You wouldn't be Highscores from miiverse by any chance? :O
December 5, 2015 at 1:16 pm
Box? You mean cartridge, lol. And it's pretty hard to reference a cart while you're playing with it in your original style NES. Really silly decision from the game makers there, lol.
December 6, 2015 at 8:18 am
@SMOKINGSPOON, actually that is me.
December 6, 2015 at 6:26 pm
Well that's funny lol. It's Francis from miiverse.
December 14, 2015 at 4:34 am
Yeah the top loader didn't even exist yet when this was made, so the only way to play it would be in your toaster where you couldn't possibly read the cart. Pretty stupid design.
December 5, 2015 at 9:19 am
All of these bad game art episodes have made me laugh so hard. My favorie so far is the action fighter one.
December 5, 2015 at 10:47 am
that looks pretty shitty, wonder what the games like
December 5, 2015 at 8:31 pm
It's like if Shogun: Total War was made for the NES (even has ninjas to send!). I like it a lot.
December 14, 2015 at 4:35 am
It's OK, it's similar to some of the Toei games but not as good as Nobunaga's Ambition for example.
December 5, 2015 at 10:56 am
That's so funny especially with references to The Lone Ranger and Full Metal Jacket!
December 5, 2015 at 11:45 am
That wasn't the only Hot-B game to do that. The label to Palamedes also had instructions on it.
Some Irem Famicom games also had instructions, but on the BACK label, which even more useless. 😀
December 5, 2015 at 12:23 pm
That was a great episode especially the Lone Ranger music and references 😀
December 5, 2015 at 2:27 pm
From the makers of the action-packed The Black Bass and The Black Bass II games, Hot-B proudly presents Shingen the Ruler. Not only did they put TM (trademark) for "Shingen", but they also had it for "Shingen the Ruler"… as if someone would want to use it for something else… that foiled my idea of a new game titled "Shingen Shenanigans".
December 5, 2015 at 8:03 pm
Decent ? I thought that painting looked great. Well.. Without all the mess added on it.
December 5, 2015 at 8:14 pm
Love the Full Metal Jacket Reference.
December 7, 2015 at 3:35 am
This is my favorite NES game of all time. It's right along the lines of Advance Wars strategy wise with purpose of conquering China. Seems like I could never hold more than 5 territories before I would be spread to thin and the cpu would steal them back. Bought mine at WalMart in the markdown section for $19. Good times.
December 8, 2015 at 6:07 am
"arthouse poetry", "periodic table".. made me laugh so hard. XD
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You are probably someone who has a lot of daily work and spa treatments are a chance for you to take a break. Your mind will then have enough time to relax and stress will be reduced. You need to be away from relatives, friends, and coworkers for a while to relax. You need such breaks to de-stress and relax. Relaxed mind will be active and ready for several other hectic activities.
The body has a lot of activities that require proper blood circulation. Spa treatments ensure that the body's circulations are proper and remove all possible clogs. An established spa center will offer the best relaxation time and services that are cheaper than medical treatments. These centers offer the best spa courses that will equip the experts being trained with best massage techniques.
Serotonin hormone is the best and it makes the body have the best feeling and spa treatments leads to an adequate release of serotonin. These spa centers have the knowledge of how serotonin is released and the important points that stimulate their release. Your mind, soul, spirit, and body will be taken to a journey of relaxations and serenity.
For those people who love fitness, they know more about the risks of cramps and over-straining. Spa treatments have solutions to these problems as they will fight cramps and make your blood and energy flowing. In case of muscle tension, spa therapists provide the best services that will fight this kind of problem. These trained personnel are the best for you and you can be assured that you are in the best hands.
Time after time, your skin will exfoliate to regain the younger look. Spa treatments are key in stimulation of cell regeneration, removing pores and providing equal tone.
Everybody will love to lose some pounds of weight and spa treatments are the way to go since it enhance the power to burn a lot of calories. Being overweight is not anything admirable and spa treatment is the best.
Let's face the reality of the fact that you are not getting younger and younger every day. Spa treatment removes eliminates the many metabolic wastes and toxins from the body.


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Blogging For Beginners: How to make blogging fun
Blogging is fun, especially when you don't make it seem so difficult.
Most people feel and believe that blogging is a very difficult task, reasons being that a lot of people make it look like a gold in the market and get into it from a wrong angle, without truly knowing shattered it is all about. That is definitely a very bad step to take.
There are many ways you can make blogging not so neck breaking:
1). Blog about what you know!
It's actually nice if you blog about what you know and not just what you think others blog about. If you really have no specific niche or area of specialisation, I'd suggest you blog about yourself, at least it's fair enough.
One popular and seemingly easy topic to blog about is yourself. It could be your life in general or a little section of it. Imagine you are an individual (if you are not) who enjoys shopping, changing new clothes and searching for the latest trends. There is a good chance you'd make a good, if not a great fashion blogger!
What if you are some who enjoy following celebrities or loves talking about or searching for their controversial lifestyles? You should start a blog on celebrity gossip and stop blogging your talent away with a niche you barely struggle with! You should learn to gossip your way to cash.
If you have an idea, knowledge or often search about topics without good answers that are not worth initiating, or that is likely outdated, chances are there is a million or a thousand others searching for what you find not so good. There will be a better and new solution in the Internet if a new relevant blog is created and a better answer/solution added to several others.
2). Learn From Others
There is a saying; you never know it all.
Blunt as it may seem, despite the height of your knowledge, you can never know it all, which is why it's good if you make a mentor out of someone who has been in the blogging sphere longer than you.
No knowledge is a waste. Apart from learning from top bloggers in your niche, you could also single out posts you think can be improved on (I didn't say copy paste).
While you blog, don't be an island lest you sink without knowing. Bookmarking several other blogs like yours doesn't make you a loser, it only makes you someone willing to learn and improve in his expertise.
3). Don't Make it look like it's all about the money
It's obvious that we all realised how enriching blogging can be. But truth is, many have placed the idea of making money through their blogs ahead of the need to offer qualitative value through blogging.
Just like you, I will surely love to see the money roll in but when it doesn't happen, you shouldn't abandon a project and switch to another.
Make your blog something you enjoy updating despite the shortcomings. A lot of bloggers have abandoned their blogs only to start up another claiming that a specific niche is better off than the other.
You shouldn't start a blog solely because cause you know or heard someone else makes a fortune off blogging. Also know that not all blogs can be monetised traditionally and most times, even with the ads, nothing comes in!
4). Make out Time for yourself
Do you know that blogging has a way of taking the life out of you?
Yes you should know, especially if you ended up making your blog more than just a hobby. Since blogging is mostly about writing, you'd find every part of your activity a new topic idea for your blog and because you wouldn't want to forget, you'd abandon what ever fun it is you are having to draft something down.
Personal and lifestyle bloggers are mostly guilty of divided attention. If you often get distracted easily, you should create a timetable (even though you may never follow it :), at least start from somewhere), learn how to combine blogging and your everyday life in a way that it doesn't affect your health. Remember, health is wealth!
Honestly, blogging can be fun when you set some things and beliefs about blogging straight. It's always nice to indulge in something you enjoy. If you feel blogging is too difficult for you, then you should probably quit and find something you are better at to do. Realise that not everyone can become a blogger or make a fortune blogging.
hat are your blogging challenges and what have you been doing to make blogging fun.
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Mandisa Hundley delivered a stellar version of Shackles (Praise You) on American Idol, and the naysayers have started hating on her on Rickey.org.
Coming to Mandisa's defense wasn't easy, but this was my post.
Mandisa Hundley - Shackles (Praise You)
Seriously, great performance, good energy, brave woman.
While y'all are entitled to your opinions, I think it's doesn't make sense to criticize a person for a song choice just because it reflects his or her beliefs. All song choices should represent you as a person - if you don't agree with the lyrics, don't sing the song.
I fully support Gerb [post 23]. Why can Paris Bennett get away with singing "Work It Out" and "Fever," too songs ridiculously inappropriate for her age and style, and Mandisa receive this hate for singing a positive song about her God?
Sure, it's okay for a 16-year-old to sing about sex, like Paris, or deliver total vocal fluff like Kellie, or turn in a lackluster performance like Lisa, but Mandisa can't sing "Shackles"?
If an idol contestant were to sing George Harrison's "My Sweet Lord," would you hate on that idol for singing about Hare Krishna?
I agree with Simon - it is indulgent because Mandisa gets to sing the music she wants to sing. But so what? American Idol reaches millions of people. If she wants to use the show as a platform to reach people with the message of God's love, she does so at her own career peril. I believe she's made millions of Christians around the world proud of her, and regardless of what happens, she will have made her God proud.
Mandisa turned in a fantastic performance. If she gets voted out next week for singing about the God that keeps her going, she'll be going out knowing she went out singing the praises of her God, and I think that will be more than enough for her.
If you'd care to defend a fellow believer, click here. Mandisa needs your votes more than ever. She deserves your respect for standing up for Christ. Don't let her down, people.


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8, Cheesecake of Attraction (Part 1)
Recently I've been talking more with the troops.
Somehow my cooking has gained a surprising popularity, and they seem to came to see what kind of guy made that, becoming friendly with me along the way.
I'm thankful that my close friends are increasing.Read More »


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'Synergy between Bar associations can help trap laundered funds overseas'
African lawyers at the just-concluded International Bar Association (IBA) Conference in Washington DC, United States of America (USA) called on the international community to desist from harbouring stolen funds from Nigeria and other African countries. They were unequivocal in their call for immediate action at a session on the "impact of illicit financial flows on Africa's development and what African bar associations should recommend to their members and governments in response to the illicit flows". Some of the recommendations at the forum include filing of legal action against countries and institutions that habour such illegal funds. Former attorney general of Benue state, Mamman Mike Osuman (SAN) spoke with JOSEPH ONYEKWERE on the sidelines of the conference in Washington DC about the issue and many others.
You attended a session on the illicit flow of funds from Africa. What do you make out of the suggestions raised?
Not enough time was given to the topic, particularly as it concerns Africa and particular Nigerian. We have a unique and peculiar system that is clouded by politics and family interest. And except we organise that type of forum within and contributors examining it objectively with a view to identifying signpost, we cannot succeed.
What approach do you think Africans can adopt to repatriate these stolen funds?
African relationship with the rest of the world is predicated on treaty. These bogus treaties that are international in character is not enough. It has to take personal arrangement between individual countries, not just merely being a signatory to bogus treaties where sometimes it is difficult to cross all the 'T's and dot all the 'I's. For example, we used to be a colony of Great Britain and we have this affinity with them. First port of call for any Nigerian is usually Great Britain. Just like forensic experts come to Nigeria to testify on behalf of the EFCC, we should have that type bilateral agreement so that when funds are stolen from Nigeria and lodged in any bank or in an investment in United Kingdom, it should be easily traceable. And I think that any person, whether civil servant or private public servant, each one should be able to re-declare his properties that are localised and those that are outside. And knowing Nigerians, someone is going to betray such person before long. When that is done, it should be thoroughly investigated and when these properties are identified, they should be appropriated by government.
Femi Falana advocated suit against agencies or governments in possession of these illicit funds. Do you agree with that?
I totally agree. If it does not immediately achieve result, at least, it would terrorise them and they would be on their guard.
Do we have the international instrument that would enable us file such action? For example, we understand that a lot of those funds are in America but America has refused to join the International Criminal Courts?
We can use international conventions. We know that America has always presented itself as a country that fights corruption. Even within the framework of America, tax evaders are arrested and prosecuted. I think that if there are talks between mutual agencies- America and Nigeria, they will get to a position where we are going to get a cooperation notwithstanding that they are not signatory to International conventions.
How in your opinion do you think that the bar associations would form a synergy with anti-graft agencies in respective countries using Nigeria as a reference point?
That's a very good point! Actually, rather than doing it in a cosmopolitan manner, the bar associations like the one in Nigeria and United States of America can form a synergy with a view to assisting one another. Particularly, Nigeria should reach out to the American Bar Association. American Bar can always assist if there is such a synergy. I think that should be explored. The synergy between America and Nigeria and synergy between Nigeria and Britain can be explored because we are among the commonwealth countries. Our lingua franca is English and there is always this proclivity towards going towards Britain. And with America, we are practising a presidential system of government like them and our legislators always go to America to freshen up and learn more about how to run the Nigerian parliament. So to that extent, it would be a welcomed development.
Do you think that international corporations assist in moving those illicit funds out of Africa as was raised at the session today?
Yes! One of the contributors said the directors of such companies are left to float and those are the persons who assist in making sure that those funds move from place to place. The contributor complained that there are always left afloat and nothing is done to them. The moment they are pursued using due process, I believe that we would be able to get some positive results.
Away from anti-corruption and money laundering issues, what lessons do you think the NBA can learn from what the IBA is doing?
This conference at this material time is not only time wasting, it also involves a lot of expenditure and individual Nigerians cannot afford this luxury. Sometimes we go to sessions, the contributors speak so fast because of their dialect. Sometimes, we don't grasp everything. And this is the period of Information Communication Technology (ICT) and not many Nigerians know how to access information through ICT. So, the earlier we start organising this kind of conferences domestically, the better. We could do it zonally like in six geopolitical zones or two zones can come together and hold a conference like this and share knowledge with the view of seeing what they can do because a lot of these zones overlap geographically. If we start at that level, at the end of the day, we can have one, fairly colossal and it would affect all the zones in Nigeria. We should be able to do such in Nigeria rather than running down to a place like this from time to time.
If you notice, when parastatals send their staff here, they are more interested to be noted to have attended the conference. They go shopping and hardly attend any session. Some people fall ill because of the type of food they take here and access to medical services is expensive. So it is better we start doing it at home instead of parastatals, companies and ministries sending people to places like this. It is not worth it. I have been attending conferences since 1987. What a lot of people do is to mix the factor of this conference with other interests. Why spend money unnecessarily on a conference as this? This is like a festival for a lot of Nigerians.
So, what other session or sessions appealed to you in this conference?
Human rights! Basically arbitration, anti-corruption, money laundering, international law and human rights. There are so many others, but basically, those are the sessions and it includes criminal law.
What are the issues raised in any of those sessions that you found fascinating?
There has been isolated issues that has been raised and I am surprise that at the end of this conference we have not been given CD rom. It used to happen in other conferences. You are given a CD rom where all the papers delivered, contributions and committee conclusions are contained because sometimes, there might be two sessions you are interested in, going on simultaneously. Because you are interested in the two, how do you divide yourself to attend each of them? So, I will say that one thing that has interests me a lot is the awareness that has been raised about the synergy between countries, particularly between drowning countries like Nigeria and America and Great Britain.


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Persistent themes from PyCon:
Mocking - Looks to be heading to be part of the main Python library.
System Resources:
Python Profiler only shows CPU time.
Use Unix Time Command to look at wall clock and CPU time then subtract for idea of I/O Time.
Pull out methods in to free functions
Factor out parts that don't touch attributes into a separate free function
Maintainable Testing:
- Design with testing in mind.
- Don't write tests to write tests.
Mimic behavior of real objects in controlled ways.
Check out a great PyCon talk on Large Scale Testing
Don't Test Django - Write tests for your apps.
Use __init__.py to import all sub modules.
Don't hit the DB.
Don't run tests that do a self.save.
NOSE can re-order tests to optimize fixture loading


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Guitarist Darren Amadio, lead vocalist Lisa Ronson and harmony vocalist Erin Dermody
Having gotten to know a few bandmembers somewhat over the three months since the first time I saw them, it was great to be able to chat with them prior to the start of their show. It gave me great insight into how each of them approached their impending performance. Bandleader Michael Grace was cool, calm and collected. Having been through the "rock scene" so many times before already (with his previous band My Favorite), he was chatty, but showed no signs of pre-show nerves. Lead vocalist Lisa Ronson was another story, however.
Lisa, with her outstretched palms appear to offering the audience a hug.
Erin focuses while bassist Gil Abad applies "Derek Smalls" techinques.
Michael appears to have lost something under his keyboard.
Lisa had that happy, nervous chatter going on - occasionally simply grinning through closed teeth (and in fact, told me she is always a bit nervous before playing).
Keyboardist Kurt Brondo and Guitarist Darren Amadio propel
the musical melodies with precision and feeling.
Add to the fact that many in Lisa's extended family had come down to see her -for one her mother (wife of legendary rock guitarist Mick Ronson), who was a lovely woman. Chatted with her a bit pre and post show. There was rock journalist and family friend Madeline - who was full of great stories. But the stunner for me was to see the living legend himself - Ian Hunter of Mott The Hoople fame (as well as many years and albums in collaboration with Mick Ronson, and solo too) come strolling up to Lisa and say hello. Lisa was kind enough to introduce him to me, and once I stopped staring in disbelief, I mumbled something about being a "big fan" of his. Also in attendance was Ian's son Jesse - who had a band of his own called The Audio Cartel. He was a fun and energetic guy to talk to and you can give his music a listen here:
Lisa, Erin and Michael sing songs just for the haunted hearts
Showtime was soon upon us, and as the lights dimmed, The Secret History took the stage.
Check out this video from that night's performance:
The opening song "Johnny Nightmare"
"doo, doo, doo, doo, wah"
"Please don't take my nightmare away"
The band then played one their three "signature" songs (well, one of the three slickly produced songs featured on their MySpace music page) - "Our Lady of Pompeii". It truly is a clever, multi-faceted piece of music. Both in its sound design and lyrics. Intstrumentally, the intro cleverly teases the listener with what appears to be the strains of Gary Glitter's anthem "Rock & Roll" (hey!) but then quickly switches gears as Lisa begins to sing . . . "the sh*t hits the town, when the Chrysler plant shuts down. I signed on as a soldier, 'cause nobody gets older in that Never land. I tried to find a sign - of my captains grand design. I soon would be learning that every bush was burning in that heathen sand. But our Lady of Pompeii - you are - pretty and grey - your arms are closed - but what were you going to say - before?"
Here it all rises to the most infectious and catchy hook - whereby guitarist Darren Amadio plays a dominant melody line in tandem with both female vocalists doing "oooh, oooh, oooh's" as they get to the big Chorus that goes "Everybody fights a war. Everybody fights the war - but you."
The story ultimately reveals that "You're just waiting for your black Nightingale"
Some great honkey-tonk piano follows. The interplay between the musicians is sophisticated but never over-the-top busy. Organ stabs fills spaces perfectly. While Gil Abad's bass and Tod Karasik's drums power things along (as they are known to do), the interplay between the guitar and two keyboardists all find their proper place.
Lisa sings out "but ditches - are full of witches - but a saint dies with her - boots - on."
Intro reprised, pulling it all together. True song craftsmanship.
Anyone in the audience not already a fan, now fully won over, Michael then steps out from behind is keyboards to take a turn at the lead microphone.
Lisa takes this opportunity to have a seat mid-set. However (at least from this picture) there appeared to be a bit of finger pointing going on.
Michael entertains the crowd with his understated, witty banter. He then sings - and dances. Oh, how he dances!
Besides playing great guitar, Darren also contributes regularly to the rich collection of voices via his backround vocals. And although keyboardist Kurt Brondo has no mic in front of him - his outstanding electric piano playing speaks volumes.
These are the voices we've come to know and love.
Vocalist Erin Dermody is a study in concentration. While bassist Gil ("Derek Smalls") Abad is a study in beverage consumption.
On this night, Lisa and the band played a gorgeous song titled "Sex with Ghosts" that really has to be heard to do it justice. How it all fits in with Michael Grace's vision of haunted hearts and the ghosts that inhabit this world.
The full set
As I had mentioned earlier, the ultimate piano playing frontman of one of the greatest rock & roll bands of my tender, formative years (of course I mean the amazing Mott The Hoople) - Ian Hunter was in the house.
I could not pass up an opening to garner a picture with the legend.
n you look like a star but you're really out on parole
The perfect ending to a great night of music.
To hear more of The Secret History's music, go here:
The perfect ending to a great night of music.
To hear more of The Secret History's music, go here:
The band is now beginning the process of recording their debut full-length album.
I certainly look forward to getting my hands (and ears) on a copy of that.
A week later, I found myself down at the best indie dance party in New York City - Club Mondo.
Member of The Secret History were there too. Why? Because they like to hang out and have fun! In particular I had a blast dancing in typically unpaired group-style with Lisa, Michael, his pretty girlfriend Laura, superbad bassist Gil, various members of the Mondo DJ staff (and their girlfriends) - and probably a half a dozen other people I didn't know at all.
But that's how that is. It's just crazy, loose fun. There's just not enough of that in this life. In particular the songs I had the most fun dancing to were "The Only One" by The Charlatans, "Cannonball" by The Breeders, "Time To Pretend" by MGMT and most especially "Young Folks" by Peter, Bjorn & John (or PB&J - because who doesn't like a pb&j?!). Yeah - because we don't care about the young folks - and we don't care about the old folks too.
Go to Mondo if you love indie rock to classic post-punk, twee, shoegaze, weird pop and everything in between - and hop around liked a crazed fool. It's good for your soul.


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Monday, September 13, 2010
Daily Market Brief
Ukrainian stock exchanges closed lower Friday (Sep. 10), trading in the opposite direction of European markets. The UX exchange (-0.52%) fell sharply from the opening and spent the entire session in the doldrums. Total trading volume came in at a moderate UAH 64 mln. Raiffeisen Bank Aval (BAVL +0.14%) and Zakhidenergo (ZAEN +0.02%) managed to eke out gains, while all other stocks in the index basket slumped. Sumy Frunze (SMASH -1.46%) and Stirol (STIR -2%) led the fall with minor losses observed for steel names (AZST -0.69%, ENMZ -0.71%), miners (AVDK -0.42%, YASK -1%), and utilities (CEEN -0.27%, UTLM -0.78%). Avdiivka Coke (AVDK -0.42%) swapped hands most actively – the stock topped the board with a total trading volume of UAH 12.7 mln.
Ukrainian shares listed on international markets turned in a mixed performance Friday. Cadogan Petroleum (CAD LN) stole the show, surging 7.58%. Regal Petroleum (RPT LN +2.48%) also reported an impressive gain, and JKX Oil & Gas (JKX LN +0.22%) managed to creep into positive territory. Ferrexpo (FXPO LN -0.13%) dipped slightly. Food-processing names closed mixed: MHPC LI -0.07%, KER PW +3.97%, AST PW -0.34%.
The Ukrainian Eurobond market was relatively active Friday. The session's biggest loser was NAFTO, which fell nearly half a point. The entire sovereign curve traded down, dipping a quarter of a point. Corporates remained flat with banking issues EXIMUK 16 and FIUKR in solid demand.
Fixed Income: Ukrainian government considers new VAT bonds
Metals and Mining: Khartsyzsk Pipe boosts export to Russia
Machinery: Motor Sich to partner up with Russian Ministry of Defense
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text: In this day and age and during challenging economic times, brand value plays a crucial role when it comes to how investment firms work with companies during mergers and acquisitions. In this week's episode of Branding Business, Ryan Rieches sits down with Tracy Albert — Managing Director for the Los Angeles office of Houlihan Lokey, an international, advisory-focused investment bank, ranked by Thomson Reuters as the No. 1 M&A advisor for U.S. transactions under $1 billion in 2010 and the No.1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 10 years. Ryan and Tracy discuss how companies can benefit from greater investments and truly capitalize in the marketplace when they clearly understand their positioning and can prove value in their brand.


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What are some of your favorite things to decorate with during Fall? Could it be pumpkins? Gourds? Signs? Please do share. I would love to hear.
I thought that Fall was just around the corner last week. I was really hoping, but the HOT weather came back this week here in Ohio. The air quality alerts were back today and I could barely breath while outside. I think I enjoyed the cooler weather from last week. Fall decorating was on my mind, but now that it is HOT again…. I have put the decorating off once again. Have you all decorated yet?
Here are a few things that I am anxious to get out….. CORN.
Don't you love the primitive made ears of corn? I wanted something that I could put them in and thought that a cute little market basket would be perfect. Well, I was in luck. I found one while visiting my sister. Her local antique mall was selling them for $4.50. Not too bad.
I also picked up the brown crock and this….. I have been wanting one of these for awhile now.
Do you remember from my previous post….. My sister gave me these olde feed sacks. I love them, but thought they needed a little coffee. So, I stained them along with a few other things and this is how they turned out. Better don't ya think?
I stuffed them with some poly-fil and then placed them throughout my home. They look great and I love them. Do you have any olde feed sacks? What do you do with yours?
Until Next Time ~ Blessings, Lisa