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A Little Life, All Involved, Anthony Ryan, Asking for It, Cormac McCarthy, David Headley, David Mitchell, Del Rey UK, DHH Literary Agency, Fantasy, Harry Illingworth, Pierce Brown, Rebecca Levene, science fiction, Submissions, YA
At DHH Literary Agency, we're all about finding talented authors and nurturing their career. Personally, I love the editorial process and work from start to finish with authors to find them a home in the difficult world of publishing. I learn everyday from my mentors David Headley & Broo Doherty. I assist David with all of his authors and we have a very strong relationship and work fantastically as a team. Recently we sold Mark de Jager's debut novel, Infernal, to Del Rey UK. It is a dark and thunderous fantasy debut. The reason for this article is to tell you about what it is that I am looking for in submissions this Christmas, but also to tell you about my taste as a reader, so that you might get a better sense for what I'd love to land in my inbox.
I am predominantly looking for genre fiction, preferably on the adult side, (although I love YA and will happily also look at it, but certainly with a slant towards adult). Science fiction and fantasy is what I love. Some of my favourite authors are Joe Abercrombie, Pierce Brown, Anthony Ryan, Cormac McCarthy and many more I'll go on to mention, and many more I won't have the chance to. I love epic fantasy, in fact I love all fantasy. I like it dark and edgy, or grimdark as it is commonly now referred. Violence is no problem for me, I welcome it, though it doesn't need to be gratuitous. I love a quest, and morally dubious characters. Abercrombie nails all this as his adult work is violent, yet darkly humorous, and his current YA series is also one of my recent favourites.
I like to get lost in big secondary worlds, anti-heroes and dangerous and dark arts. I like high-concept novels like Hugh Howey's Wool trilogy and Claire North is magnificent, and I also love literary sci-fi type literature like Emily St. John Mandel's Station Eleven. It was my favourite novel of 2015. I only recently discovered Ted Chiang's work but he is pure class, and I'd also love to see some unique space opera stuff come my way. This year I've also loved The Hunter's Kind by Rebecca Levene, her Hollow Gods series is outstanding, and YA crossover books like Sabaa Tahir's An Ember in the Ashes and Francesca Haig's The Fire Sermon have been very strong.
I also like to be made to laugh. Science fiction and fantasy doesn't have to be serious and I don't confine myself to the above. I just want to be entertained, Scott Lynch being a great example. Although I have to say I do love a strong, angry voice, Pierce Brown's Red Rising trilogy, and his protagonist Darrow, being the perfect example. It is one of my favourite trilogies ever and finding something like that would be a dream. For me it is all about a strong hook and great writing that immediately affects me; that is bold and won't allow me to stop reading. A truly fascinating, memorable protagonist is a huge thing, but it's not just about the protagonist, but the supporting characters as well. And I know that's what everyone says. To an extent, everything has been done before, but it doesn't mean it can't be done again in different ways, I'd love to find something that makes what it is it's own. Of course I'd like to find something that's never been done before, too. But doesn't everyone?
My taste is not confined exclusively to these genres, and many novels cannot be simply categorised. I love novels that cross genre boundaries, like Station Eleven, and anything by David Mitchell. The Shore has been a standout novel this year. Yet like the aforementioned it crosses genres, with a speculative edge. I'll even be completely honest and say that my two total favourite books this year haven't even been 'genre' books. A Little Life and All involved blew me away, for so many different reasons it could be a blog post of its own. Finally, I can't write a wish list blog without mentioning Louise O'Neill. Asking For It is not only one of the best I've read this year, it is essential, and her writing is class. It is sharp, brutal and contemporary. Again, just what I'm looking for.
The reason I tell you all this is so that you see how varied my taste is. I read very widely, and I hope you'll see the kind of thing that I'd love to find in my inbox when you come to submit. I'm happy to read anything, but the more I can help you understand my taste, the better for everyone. If you think my novel might be right for me, I'd really love to hear from you.
You can submit to me at: email@example.com. Please do follow our submission guidleines.
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A new day for R&B has dawned. A wave of recently released rhythm and blues albums contribute to a compelling dynamic that does not stray too far from its origins, but has developed contemporarily. Neo-soul is a fusion of jazz, funk, hip hop and hints of African beats — all in all, a more modern take on R&B. Many new artists have released individual projects, including Steve Lacy's self titled demo, Syd's Fin and Sampha's Process, which are beginning to curate the R&B industry to fit their own mold by including hints of their innermost selves into their work. Those recently released projects all showcase the versatility of neo-soul, making them incomparable in talent and creativity.
At only 18 years old, Lacy, bass guitarist and producer from the band The Internet, released a critically acclaimed demo and produced their Grammy nominated album, Ego Death. The young artist has humbly stayed out of the spotlight by only performing background vocals and instrumentals for The Internet until this year. In February of 2017, Lacy received multiple accolades for his short, self-titled demo inspired by the likes of Frank Ocean, Solange Knowles and Anderson .Paak. However, what is baffling is the potential he has to become an influential R&B artist at such a young age. Lacy's savvy style is uncanny, soulful and easily distinguishable in every track released with The Internet, yet he was able to establish a new sound on his demo without subverting his work on Ego Death. The soft, sultry neo-soul aspects are evident in the demo but subtle traces of psychedelic pop also materialize, accompanied by his velvety vocals. Lacy's fresh take on R&B makes him a perfect fit for The Internet, where all the members have separate projects that exemplify their unique talents, but they still manage to remain cohesive as a group. Lacy's work left me looking forward to a solo project through which his talents can continue to manifest.
The lead singer of The Internet, Sydney "Syd Tha Kyd" Bennett, also released her highly anticipated solo album, Fin, which exhibited a more personal side of the artist. Raised in California, Bennett's passion for music solidified at a young age due to her family's involvement in the music industry. She first received recognition by being a part of a rap group with her brother Ty, and Odd Future, but eventually branched off to establish The Internet. The Internet's momentum following Ego Death provided the perfect timing for Bennett to release "Body" as a preview of her solo album. The sensual song suggests exactly what Syd claimed the song was intended for — "baby making." Her album is reminiscent of the sultry 90s R&B that focused on the strife and romance within relationships, but instead of the hypermasculinity that subtly underlines these songs, Syd sings of queer love and other intimate themes. With tracks like "Know," hinting at the secrecy of an affair and "Got Her Own," admiring a woman's independence giving the album an amourous semblance.
Slightly more off the spectrum from the independent R&B genre sit the melancholic sounds of Sampha, who is a solo artist from England. He was initially recognized for his background vocals in Knowles' critically acclaimed A Seat at the Table, along with projects with Drake, Kanye West and Ocean. The England native has a reclusive persona that aligns with his previously released eerily introspective and mysterious songs. His debut album, Process, allows followers into Sampha's spiritual mind. The sad ballads croon about his pain after losing his parents. In "No One Knows Me Like the Piano," Sampha sings about his instant connection to music after his father purchased a family piano when Sampha was three years old. The song is also a tribute to his mother, who passed away from terminal cancer. With lyrics like "An angel by her side, all of the times I knew we couldn't cope," Sampha showcases significance of the piano and music as an escape from the harsh reality of coping with loss.
Each of these artists are pioneering and revolutionizing R&B as we know it, allowing their individualistic approaches to fit the mold of the genre while simultaneously establishing contemporary understandings. With those artists experimenting with traditional genres, old and new fans alike can kick it with these new sounds. Allowing R&B to continuously develop while remaining classic invites listeners with different tastes to delve in and enjoy. I eagerly await more of their work as these artists continue to pave stylistic and unconventional paths while adding to the neo-soul genre.

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During the refugee crisis in 2015, thousands of refugees landed on the Greek island of Lesbos. Photojournalist Daniel Etter captured images of some of the island's most compassionate citizens, who came together to aid the refugees in any way that they could.
Aimilia Kamvisi, who was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize, brought refugees food, watched their children, and washed their clothes. "If it happened again, I would do the same thing," she says.
Another islander nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize is Thanassis Marmarinos, who helped pull refugees to safety from their boats and from the sea. His own grandparents were refugees from Asia.
Carpenter Michalis Katsamprokos opened one of his houses as storage for clothes for the refugees. He recalls, "I made sandwiches, gave fruits and left soaps so they could wash. My fridge was full of water and they came here and knew they would have shelter and water to drink."
Fisherman Stratis Valamios summed up the islanders' desire to help. "Can you really ignore what's in front of your eyes? Because tomorrow it could be me. I could be on a boat with my family and I would like to be helped."


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During the 26th ANDAM (Association Nationale de Développement des Arts de la Mode) Fashion Awards in Paris, Charlotte Chesnais was presented with the first Fashion Accessories Prize. The prize, which includes a 30,000€ endowment and a one-year mentorship from Nadja Swarovski, represents ANDAM's growing support across all sectors of the fashion industry.
ANDAM continues to grow in influence in France and around the world, with its overall endowment raised to 370,000 € this year. The three awards that make up the endowment include the Collections Prize, Fashion Accessories Prize, and 2015 Fashion Award. Chanel joins as a co-sponsor alongside Swarovski, both offering mentorship to the winners and co-sponsoring the awards dinner. Bruno Pavlovsky, President of Chanel Global Fashion, was a judge, attended, and is mentoring the Fashion Award winner, Pigalle's Stéphane Ashpool.
Nominees for the Accessories Award included Charlotte Chesnais, Hugo Matha, and Annelise Michelson. All of these outstanding nominees have created buzz in their own right with eye-catching and forward-thinking designs. Chesnais, Dossena's head of leather goods and jewelry at Paco Rabanne, just released her first sinewy and sculptural jewelry collection at Colette, Opening Ceremony, and The Webster. Hugo Matha's innovative and eye catching handbags, launched last year, have caught the eye of many a celebrity, including Katy Perry and Rihanna. Annelise Michelson's latest line includes hints of bondage and punk and leans towards a unisex focus.
All nominees and winners were celebrated with an intimate dinner on July 3rd at the Hôtel France-Amériques. Co-hosted by Chanel and Swarovski, the guests included leading figures and Fashion forces from all around the world, including Nadja Swarovski and Bruno Pavlovsky among others.


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Last year Intel exported products valued at nearly $2 billion from Israel, of which $1.3 billion were from a plant in "Qiryat Gat" called FAB-18. Intel investment in FAB-18 amounted to $1 billion. The plant site is located between the rail line from Tel Aviv to Beer Sheba and the new Trans-Israel highway. This is land that belongs to the Palestinian village of Iraq al Manshiya.
Al-Faluja and Iraq Al-Manshiya were twin and peaceful Palestinian villages that came under Israeli rule on 24 February 1949 well after the war as part of an armistic agreement (See Benny Morris, The Birth of the Palestinian Refugee Problem, 1947-1949, Cambridge University Press. 1987). An Armistice Agreement sponsored by the United Nations laid out the conditions for transfer of the area from Egyptian to Israeli control. The agreement contains assurance for the safety of the persons and the property of these two villages. In an exchange of letters, repeating the same assurances, between Dr. Walter Eytan, Head of the Israeli Deligation and Dr. Ralph J. Bunche, the American UN Mediator on Palestine, it was stated that "Those of the civilian population who may wish to remain in Al Faluja and Iraq Al Manshiya are to be permitted to do so é All of these civilians shall be fully secure in their persons, abodes, property and personal effects". This Armistice Agreement is lodged in the UN and constitutes an obligation on the contracting parties in international law.
According to Benny Morris, both Israeli Prime Minister Ben-Gurion and Weitz (head of the Jewish agency) approved driving the inhabitants out in contravention of international law and contrary to the Armistice Agreement that Israel signed. Israel expelled the population of Al-Faluja and Iraq Al-Manshiya by means of "intimidation using ALL means," Morris, 1948 p. 145. The inhabitants of the two villages could have become Israeli citizens had they not been expelled. Instead, they were deported to the Hebron area which was then under Jordanian rule. Some have since become US citizens. Israel demolished all village buildings as they did with close to 500 Palestinian villages ethnically cleansed to make way for new Jewish immigrants. Israel confiscated all Palestinian property and built the settlements of Qiryat Gat, Shahar, & Nehora on village lands. For details see: http://www.palestineremembered.com/Gaza/Iraq-al-Manshiyya/
The intimidation, which is in effect an ethnic cleansing plan, was an established policy. Moshe Shertok (Sharett), Israel's foreign minister, stated on 28 July 1949, some four months after the expulsion of the population of the two villages: "It is not possible in every place to arrange what some of our boys engineered in Faluja [where] they chased away the Arabs after we signed an é international commitment é There were warning from the UN and the U.S. in this matter é [There were] at least 25-30,000 é whom we could not uproot." (Morris, 249).
In contravention of international law, Israel built an industrial zone on confiscated village lands. Press reports indicate that Intel built the "boldest, most ambitious, most expensive and most controversial facility" on this Industrial Zone. Intel investment amounts to $1 billion and Rabin government contributed an additional $600 million. Intel employs 1,600 engineers and 2,000 workers. The site is located between the rail line from Tel Aviv to Beer Sheba and the planned location of the new Trans-Israel highway.
Today, the expelled population of Iraq Al Manshiya amounts to 14,345 registered refugees with UNRWA residing in the following areas: West Bank (about 5 thousand), Jordan (about 9 thousand), US and other countries/areas (about 500). Out of the total, about 1,500 are born before 1948, many of them can provide testimony to their ethnic cleansing. The Palestine Right to Return Coalition (Al-Awda.org) tracked down many of the previous residents of Al-Faluja and Iraq Al-Manshiya. The group and in collaboration with other groups are asking Intel to divest from Israel not only because of these legal and historical rights issues but also because of Israel's continued ethnic cleansing and occupation of Palestine.
Israel's apartheid policies of closure, collective punishment and siege, demolishing homes, etc. are serious violations of International Law and human rights as documented by Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, the UN Human Rights Commission, Physicians for Human Rights, and even Israeli Human Rights organizations. In the last eight months alone, the Israeli army has killed 500 and injured over 17,000 Palestinians. One third of the victims were under the age of 18. The Israeli army continues its policy of demolishing homes, collective punishment, uprooting trees, and siege of Palestinian towns and villages. Israeli peace block's Uri Avnery declared that these are bankrupt policies intended to protect colonial settlement of Palestinian lands in defiance of International law. Further, Israel continues to set up an Apartheid system in many ways worse than what South Africa tried to do. Intel would be wise to dis-invest now considering the actions described here and many others over the past 53 years combined. Israel would be wise to allow refugees to return and to abandon the occupation of Gaza and the West Bank instead of using might to suppress the call for justice. Until this happens, Israel/Palestine will remain in turmoil and foreign companies considering investments in Israel would be wise to do some homework before investing in an unstable Apartheid regime.
(Dr. Mazin B. Qumsiyeh is Chair of the Media Committee, The Palestine Right to Return Coalition)
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13 May: Shadowboxing
A new cartoon by Frank Stiefel.
Anand and Gelfand are still in the shadowboxing phase of the early rounds. No early knock out in Moscow.
Boxing phrases
You might be surprised to learn how many boxing phrases have entered into our everyday lexicon, and to a certain extent, some of them are applicabe in chess, too. Here a a few examples:
Good Chin – A boxer with a good chin is somebody who can take a hard punch without being hurt or knocked down.
Glass Jaw – A boxer with a glass jaw is the opposite of a one with a good chin. They are easily hurt and knocked down or out. Since glass shatters with hard impact having a glass jaw means that you can't stand up to a hard punch. Using this outside of boxing, a person or thing with a glass jaw would not be able to stand up to intense pressure or difficult challenges.
Puncher's Chance – If you have the ability to really hit hard, you always have a chance at winning a fight. Even if the other boxer is technically superior or has been beating you decisively for 11 rounds and 2:30 into the 12th, you always have that punch that can save the day. Therefore, somebody with a big punch that is otherwise outmatched or losing has a puncher's chance to win a fight. Out of the boxing realm, the phrase generally means having a small chance at success; it's not impossible, but it's not likely.
I think everybody chessplayer has had the unpleasant experience that he or she got mated or blundered in a completely winning position. It also happens in world championship matches. 61 years ago, on 26 March 1951 David Bronstein produced a fatal blunder in his 6th game in the world championship match against Mikhail Botvinnik.
Bronstein-Botvinnik, Moscow 1951, game 6.
In this position, after 45 minutes of deep thinking, Bronstein made the famous blunder-move 57.Kc2?? Botvinnik replied 57… Kg3! (not Kf3?) and his e-pawn could reach e1. What was Bronstein thinking about, and what happened?


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Have you ever been complained that servers are getting slower and slower, and with the command free, you see that a bit of swap is used and wondering what processes are swapping ?
It's usually not very indicative of anything, or even overly helpful knowing what's there, mostly just a curiosity thing.
Anyway, starting from kernel 2.6.14, we can find out how much swap are being used by each running process. These details can be found in /proc. Below is a simple bash script which prints out running processes with their swap usage if they do use swap space. More details about smaps can be found here.
#!/bin/bash # # Get current swap usage for running processes # Erik Ljungstrom <http://northernmost.org/> 27/05/2011 SUM=0 OVERALL=0 for DIR in `find /proc/ -maxdepth 1 -type d | egrep "^/proc/[0-9]"` ; do PID=`echo $DIR | cut -d / -f 3` PROGNAME=`ps -p $PID -o comm --no-headers` for SWAP in `grep Swap $DIR/smaps 2>/dev/null| awk '{print $2}'` do let SUM=$SUM+$SWAP done [ $SUM -gt 0 ] && echo "PID=$PID - Swap used: $SUM KBytes- ($PROGNAME)" let OVERALL=$OVERALL+$SUM SUM=0 done echo "Overall swap used: $OVERALL KBytes"
As it checks all running processes, root permission is needed to run this script. It still works even if you don't run with root permission, and it report 0 for any processes not owned by current user. Below is an output example:
$ sudo /tmp/swap.sh PID=2817 - Swap used: 116 KBytes- (brcm_iscsiuio) PID=2828 - Swap used: 76 KBytes- (iscsid) PID=3011 - Swap used: 184 KBytes- (auditd) PID=3013 - Swap used: 148 KBytes- (audispd) PID=3035 - Swap used: 100 KBytes- (syslogd) PID=3038 - Swap used: 84 KBytes- (klogd) PID=3048 - Swap used: 56 KBytes- (irqbalance) PID=3066 - Swap used: 128 KBytes- (portmap) PID=3123 - Swap used: 136 KBytes- (rpc.statd) PID=3151 - Swap used: 492 KBytes- (rpc.idmapd) PID=3230 - Swap used: 228 KBytes- (dbus-daemon) PID=3307 - Swap used: 88 KBytes- (acpid) PID=3399 - Swap used: 164 KBytes- (nscd) PID=3415 - Swap used: 7520 KBytes- (snmpd)


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The English language is difficult. There is no one place you can go to get a definitive answer about grammar, spelling and punctuation.
France has the Academie Française, German has its Duden books, we just have debates and arguments, and wide varieties of the English language in use across the world.
There are many authoritative texts and organisations: The Oxford English Dictionary, Hart's Rules for Compositors and Readers, The Society for Editors and Proofreaders and lots of interesting work going on in our universities such as that done by Lancaster University on corpus linguistics.
The trouble is they don't all agree amongst themselves. Hart's Rules, for example, used to advocate the spelling 'organization'. English language teaching, Government use, and pretty much all the national newspapers would say that in the UK you would use the spelling 'organisation', 'organization' is the preferred format in the US.
Do you write BBC or B.B.C.? MP or M.P.? Both are correct.
Do you shorten days of the week to Mon, Tue, Wed, or Mon, Tues, Weds? This can have serious ramifications on how you process data.
Is your writing jargon free and do you use Plain English? How accessible is your language?
Are you undermining your legal rights by using inconsistent disclaimers in print, email and on your website? Do any of your team use terminology that could cause offence — and maybe land you in the media or in court?
Trying to answer these questions is why many organisations have their own editorial style guide.
An editorial style guide lays out rules for how your organisation uses the English language. That helps with consistency, it makes your published materials — online and offline — more professional. It also saves time and money, as you are not constantly editing and correcting materials. Plus you should reduce mistakes, which in printing can be very expensive.
There is also an increasingly vital role for consistency in your editorial housestyle these days and that is to do with search engines.
The phrases you use, the keywords and hashtags need to be consistent across all your writing to help power you up the search engine rankings. It's one of the most important, cheapest, but often most overlooked forms of search engine optimisation and it's also a vital tool as part of your branding.
That's why I would advise combining search engine optimisation and editorial housestyle in a single SEO and editorial style guide.
How do you produce an SEO and editorial style guide? It's simple: contact me!
They can take months of work and grind. But I've already done that — I've been producing and contributing to editorial style guides for many years in jobs in government, education and the voluntary sector. So I've already got a template that can be personalised for your organisation.
I can bring the experience of marketing and communications roles — including at Ofsted, and managing a proofreading team for the Department for Education for high profile projects — an English teaching qualification, a degree in languages as well as knowledge of search engine optimisation techniques.
Save yourself time, money and hassle and make sure you have an editorial style guide to go along with your visual design guide.
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- The title is a reference to "Samson and Delilah", an opera by Camille Saint-Saens. Samson from the Bible is often portrayed with long hair, like Homer does in this episode.
- Dimoxinil is an anagram of the real-life hair restoration drug Minoxidil.
- Homer's joy run through the streets of Springfield (when he sees he has hair) is a parody of the scene near the end of It's a Wonderful Life where George Bailey runs through the streets of Bedford Falls, saying "hello" to everything and everyone he sees.
- Homer's entrance to the executive washroom parodies a scene in Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?
- Homer's assistant Karl was played by openly gay actor Harvey Fierstein, and it is at least implied that Karl is also gay or bisexual. This marks the beginning of a trend of several LGBT characters on The Simpsons.
- In the opening sequence, Homer's scream is to be different on some airings. A few airings may use the high pitched scream from the previous episode.
- The kiss between Karl and Homer is the first animated male-on-male kiss to air on network television (though the WB animated sitcom Mission Hill -- which had Simpsons showrunners Bill Oakley and Josh Weinstein as show creators -- is erroneously credited as the first time a man-on-man kiss has been seen in an animated primetime series, Mission Hill's male-on-male kiss is actually considered the first male-on-male kiss between two men established to be in a homosexual relationship).
- Homer's hairstyles change several times throughout the episode. He starts off with long hair, then to a 1970s style small afro, then to a more close cropped 1950s type haircut, and finally a 1980s "Miami Vice" style angular cut with a small ponytail.
- During Homer's speech (after he has lost his hair) about cutting costs in the plant, one executive remarks, "The nerve of a bald man to think he can run the power plant," which is ironic considering that Mr. Burns, who is bald, is in charge of the plant.
- This episode marks the first appearance of Lenny, Carl and Charlie in Season two.
- Homer explains three messages to scar Bart: He ruined him (this episode and later episodes on), he crippled his family (soon to be shown) and baldness is hereditary (A Star is Torn, Blazed and Confused).
- Burns claims that he was as "bald as a plucked chicken" by the time of his senior year in college (revealed in Burns, Baby Burns as 1914). However, in the flashback of Burns's college reunion (set in 1939) and in a flashback of him fighting in WW2 (set in 1944), Burns has hair. He may have been wearing a wig in those instances.
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Programming note: Immediately following the conclusion of Warriors-Clippers, change the channel to Comcast SportsNet Bay Area for complete postgame reaction and analysis
OAKLAND – Veteran forward David Lee, who last year became the first Warrior named to the NBA All-Star Game since 1997, did not receive a second consecutive invitation.
The NBA announced its 2014 All-Star reserves Thursday, and Lee was among several notable omissions to fill out the Western Conference roster.
The case for Lee was built mostly around his consistency. He's ninth in the double-doubles category, with 24. Lee is averaging 19 points and 9.8 rebounds per game.
[REWIND: A close look at David Lee's All-Star candidacy]
By vote of coaches, the reserve selections were: Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge, Blazers guard Damian Lillard, Rockets center Dwight Howard, Rockets guard James Harden, Spurs guard Tony Parker and Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki.
Clippers guard Chris Paul also was named to the team, though his injured status may determine whether he actually plays.
Among others who have a case for being snubbed are Kings center DeMarcus Cousins, Thunder forward Serge Ibaka, Suns guard Goran Dragic, Clippers center DeAndre Jordan and Pelicans forward Anthony Davis.


text: Politics / Trump travel ban A Travel Ban, a CNN Producer, a Lawsuit By Jenn Gidman, Newser Staff Posted Feb 1, 2017 2:29 PM CST Copied A man monitors boards at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Jan. 6, 2017, in Atlanta. (Branden Camp/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP) (Newser) – A Trump administration official has called the president's travel ban a "massive success," but a CNN employee may beg to differ. Per the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Mohammed Tawfeeq—an Iraqi national and permanent legal US resident who's an editor and producer for the news network—was held at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Sunday evening as he returned after being on assignment in Iraq. Now Tawfeeq, who's enjoyed permanent resident status since 2013, is suing the Department of Homeland Security and other government agencies for his detention, which the suit says was illegal. Per Courthouse News, Tawfeeq was returning to the US from Baghdad (he travels to the Middle East often for work) on Jan. 29 when a US Customs and Border Protection officer pulled him aside. Tawfeeq's green card and passport were examined, he was interrogated about his trip, and he was told he'd need to wait for "an email" from the proper authorities to clear him to enter the country. When he was finally allowed to leave, no one offered further explanation, and they didn't even stamp his passport or give him any entry papers. "The executive order has greatly increased the uncertainty involved in current and future international travel" for legal resident such as Tawfeeq, the suit claims, per the Hill. It also adds that, as a legal permanent resident, he should be afforded "greater procedural protections than non-immigrants/temporary aliens." A CNN rep says the network supports Tawfeeq and that his complaint "is a basic request to clarify and assert his rights under the law," per the Hill. (Read more Trump travel ban stories.)


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Columbia Pictures has released a batch of character posters for the upcoming apocalypse comedy This Is the End. The film marks the directorial debut of Superbad and Pineapple Express scribes Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, and finds Rogen, James Franco, Jonah Hill, Jay Baruchel, Danny McBride, and Craig Robinson playing heightened versions of themselves as they hole up in Franco's house when a world-ending event occurs. Early buzz on the pic has been fantastic, and these character posters are a great tease for what's sure to be a very, very funny ride. Additionally, the first and only original track from the soundtrack, "Take Yo Panties Off," is now streaming online, and it features Snoop Dogg and Robinson waxing poetic about their lady friends.
Hit the jump to check out the posters and to listen to "Take Yo Panties Off." This Is the End opens on June 14th.
Via Complex.
Via Yahoo! Movies.
Here's the official synopsis for This Is the End:
The comedy This Is The End follows six friends trapped in a house after a series of strange and catastrophic events devastate Los Angeles. As the world unravels outside, dwindling supplies and cabin fever threaten to tear apart the friendships inside. Eventually, they are forced to leave the house, facing their fate and the true meaning of friendship and redemption.


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What You Should Understand About Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile Dysfunction is a condition whereby a man cannot have an erection that is firm enough for sexual intercourse. A commonly used term to refer to this condition is impotence. There are many factors that cause Erectile Dysfunction. While some of them are medical issues, others are simply common occurrences including emotions, stress, and nerves.
Erectile Dysfunction is seen mostly in elder men than in the young population. However, this shouldn't be mistaken as part of aging. These primary signs and symptoms indicate that you may have Erectile Dysfunction.
Problems having an erection.
The 4 Most Unanswered Questions about Wellness
This is the most common symptom of Erectile Dysfunction and is brought by excessive drinking and stress. It may be linked to health problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, and anxiety in some cases. Physical injuries on the male organ, nerve damage, and lack of blood supply to the male organ also lead to erection problems. Sometimes, side effects brought about by medicinal drugs cause Erectile Dysfunction.
Understanding Wellness
Trouble in maintaining an erection.
Problems in maintaining erection shouldn't always raise an alarm. Almost every man has experienced this problem more than once during sex. Common causes are fatigue and the mind drifting away during sex. However, when you constantly have trouble in maintaining an erection, you need medical attention. Issues that cause problems in sustaining an erection are similar to those that make it hard for you to have an erection.
Reduced or lack of interest in sexual intercourse.
Causes of Erectile Dysfunction can be physical or psychological. Low or no interest in sex is, in most occasions, caused by excessive or lack of exercise. Excess workout causes fatigue and low sexual energy. Low or no exercises causes a low blood flow to the male organ which results in Erectile Dysfunction. The most commonly known psychological problem that causes a low interest in sex is depression. Others include disputes, cheating spouse, stress, and marital problems.
Unlike many other problems, Erectile Dysfunction does not have a common cause and when it happens, you need to keep an open mind. Treatments are, therefore, personalized depending on the patient. Patients who have Erectile Dysfunction because of stress are given simple stress relief medication. Serious issues may require complex medical procedures.
Don't be ashamed when you see symptoms of Erectile Dysfunction. Many men often think of it as a disability and shy off from hospitals or talking to their close friends and partners. Head to hospital whenever you are experiencing these symptoms. The doctor will do a medical examination to find the cause and administer the best solution. Sometimes, you will be amazed at the simplicity of the treatment.


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In the aftermath of the Revolutionary War and the adoption and ratification of the United States Constitution, there remained a heightened level of anxiety about the kind of power the President might wield. The nation—in its early infancy—needed an executive who was strong enough to protect the national interests, but not so strong that his rule was oppressive to the people (who had just come out from under the thumb of the tyrannical King George III). He had to be balanced, level-headed, and above all, humble. He had to exert his will, but not so far that he overpowered the will of the people, the bounds of the Constitution, or the role of the other branches of government.
Enter George Washington.
As our first President, it was Washington's responsibility to shape, in practical terms, what the American Presidency would be. Needless to say, he was a great success in that regard. He was bold, but he was trustworthy. He made the Constitution his guidebook. He refused to extend his reach beyond the bounds of our founding documents. He understood his own limitations, and was eager to seek the counsel of others, including—significantly—members of the legislative branch. When he retired from the Presidency, he attended the inauguration of his successor, President John Adams. It was the first successful transfer of power from one Administration to the next in the United States, and it displayed in full that the power was vested in the office, and not in the person holding the office.
During this past month, the people have chosen a new President, and they've given him new mandates and directives for what they'd like to see accomplished in these next four years. They've rejected the policies of the Obama Administration, and they've asked for new and markedly different leadership. They've said loud and clear that they're ready for change.
Unfortunately, a function of modern bureaucracy is a spike in regulatory rule-making that happens during any President's final year. These "midnight rules," as they're called, represent an insistence on the status quo by outgoing Administrations that are no longer accountable to the people. They entrench policies that the people have rejected at significant expense—in this instance, an estimated $13 billion—to taxpayers and to businesses.
The people have suffered enough under this President's regulatory agenda. That's why the House passed the Midnight Rules Relief Act (H.R. 5982) this week to deter lame-duck Presidents from pushing through last-minute regulations that fly in the faces of the American people. This legislation creates a rapid-response method for Congress to overturn an outgoing Presidential Administration's attempts to impose major regulations without the transparency and scrutiny expected in normal regulatory implementation. This bill specifically amends the Congressional Review Act to allow Congress to overturn multiple midnight rules in a fell swoop.
Washington's Presidency set the standard for an executive branch that is transparent and forthright with the people. We owe it to ourselves to protect that legacy. This legislation preserves the balance of power and limits any Administration's ability to force an agenda that the people have explicitly disapproved. I'm proud to support this piece of legislation and any piece of legislation that enhances accountability in Washington and protects the Constitution.
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Technically the season is now Spring, but as usual Melbourne is yet to get the memo. While the northern parts of the country continue to flaunt their sunny weather without a care, down here in Mexico we still have more than our share of cold weather. And it's boring! In an attempt to shake things up I only have 17 layers of clothing on instead of my usual 45. And I can feel every single one of the 28 missing layers thank you very much!
September 9, 2009
Only 17 and not 45Posted by Bespoke Portraiture under today is | Tags: fashion, Melbourne, Winter |
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September 2, 2009
nothing to wear, the sequelPosted by Bespoke Portraiture under Are you my Dog, I also heart | Tags: also heart, Clifton Hill, dog, fashion, pet adoption, walking |
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I'm determined not to dress like a hobo when I take the dogs to the park. Admittedly the early mornings when you're not really awake make this a particular challenge, but normally I just grab something from the laundry pile (I know, cringe, but it's only going to get wet/ dirty/ doggie anyway, so shoosh!) and get on with it. The dogs don't seem to notice, or care for that matter, and everyone else at the park has that dishevelled and 'please don't notice this ensemble is part pyjamas' look too. As I wrote before we've had wild, no make that bloody wild, weather here in Melbourne of late. If it hasn't been blowing a freezing gale it's been raining and sometimes they've joined forces. Which has made finding the right shoes for the park nigh on impossible. Cue chorus, I have nothing to wear. Repeat. My favourite boots were getting trashed and my least-worst chuck on bad shoes left me with cold, wet feet. And then I struck gold and thought this was clearly a case for funky gumboots. I ended up going one better, it is Spring now, and got these beauties. Guess you could call them gumshoes?? So now I have happy feet, a warm upper and a warm head. Did I tell you I had to buy a fancy hat too?
August 31, 2009
it hurts to be beautifulPosted by Bespoke Portraiture under I also heart | Tags: accessories, also heart, fashion, Melbourne, shoes, shopping |
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I used to think this was part and parcel of being a hip young thing, but now I'm less inclined to believe the hype. Make that, 'rather unwilling to entertain even the mere thought'. But it wavers. Especially if the object in question is pretty, flirty, sparkly or to-die-for. Lately though I find my limits firmly set at 'only somewhat true'. And only for shoes. And only sometimes. Take these puppies here. The gold ones have been worn once and lacerated my toes so badly they have been quarantined and the red ones took many band-aided toes before we resembled anything close to being friends. And these were by a brand for big spaz-shaped feet, like mine! Gawd help the little people…
August 24, 2009
hermetically sealedPosted by Bespoke Portraiture under Are you my Dog, today is | Tags: Clifton Hill, dog, fashion, Winter |
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Check this baby out, no more losing my pocket money in the park for me!! Not long after I got the dogs I soon had that very female realisation that when it came time to go to the park I had nothing to wear! I don't mean 'nothing' nothing, but I certainly didn't have the right kind of clothing to keep me 1. warm, and 2. dry in Melbourne's temperamental weather. My first thought was to scour the factory outlets near my place for outdoorsie type jackets. Fail. They just had pricey and/ or ugly stuff. I don't do ugly. Then I thought I'd search the op shops. Fail. They had nothing suitable when I was there (but I did get some great saucepans and towels). The other day when I was driving us all home up the far end of my street I saw a sign that said 'Ski gear, massive reductions!'. Well I executed the swiftest u-turn, the kind that would have made 007 proud, and just knew they'd have warm stuff. Imagine my delight to find this down-filled jacket at 70% off – I am SO the best bargain hunter in the Melbourverse! Never mind that it's been too sunny and warm since the very second I bought it to actually wear it, psychologically I know I'll be warm.
June 30, 2009
not a fan belt, but I am a fanPosted by Bespoke Portraiture under I also heart | Tags: accessories, belt, fashion, Melbourne |
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I love belts. I realised today that I have finally got to the point where I have a really useful assortment of them to my name. I have long ones, wide, ones, skinny ones, ones that wrap, tie and buckle, some with intricate cut outs and some with delicate detailing. Most of them are shades of black or brown. Well I do live in Melbourne, the capital of all things fashion as long as it's black. I would like to bust out and own a few coloured ones but I have yet to find any that meet the strict quality standards I require. My preference is leather (not bonded), well constructed with unique detailing like stitching, cut out pattern or studs etc.
Belts can be very distracting for me, if I'm out shopping and pass a collection I have to stop and check them out. Like someone who is distracted by shiny things, for me it's belts. I don't always buy them mind, they have to be pretty unique to be allowed membership to my 'fan' belt. Pun intended.


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We have updated a few things on the SDO Website. The kiosk movies will be turned off on May 31. Please migrate to the SDO Dashboard at https://sdo.gsfc.nasa.gov/data/dashboard/, which has a lot more flexibility in setting up the 48-hour loop movies. As an added attraction, we have added some higher cadence channels (such as the AIA 171 Å channel shown here). This channel has also been produced with a radial gradient filter that enhances the corona around the edge of the Sun.
Update May 3, 2017: Here's an example of how to embed these html5 videos in a website using the high-cadence AIA 171 Å channel.


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In this hilarious account of everything that's awry with our present-day obsession with getting praise rather than learning anything, Kirn gives an indicting yet honest portrayal of the shallow underbelly of the North American education system – specifically, the Ivy Leagues.
Great for:
-Anyone who's looking for a collection of funny-yet-smart essays.
-Lovers of quick non-fiction with a punch.
-Those who have been through the American education system, at some point.
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BM# 71: Week 2/ Day 3
Theme: Seasonal Special Produce — Winter Squash
Dish: Acorn Squash Soup
We had our first snow of the season yesterday, I'm glad that it wasn't much and did not really effect the weekend plans. But it got really really cold, perfect time to sip some hot chocolate or slurp some hot soup. That is what we did, I made this creamy Acorn squash soup for the last day of this week's 'Seasonal produce' theme. I have to be honest, I don't really like soup. For some reason, it doesn't appeal to me much, so I rarely make soups at home. As I was looking for recipes to make with acorn squash, most of them were either stuffed (which I already made here with delicata squash) or roasted. Since the temperatures were freezing, I thought why not roast the acorn squash and make the soup. The oven would warm up the kitchen and the soup can warm up the belly. So I made this recipe by Guy Fieri from Food Network. This Acorn squash soup turned out very delicious. The recipe calls for roasting an onion and couple of garlic cloves along with the squash. These are then pureed along with the squash giving the soup an extra layer of flavor.
This soup was nothing like the squash soups I made or ate before. It was creamy, flavorful, comforting and hearty. Perfect to make when the temperatures take a dip and you need some warmth in the house and your tummy.
Lets check out what my fellow marathoners have cooked today for BM# 71.
Acorn Squash Soup
- 1 Acorn Squash
- 2 Small Red Onions, coarsely chopped
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 2 cups Vegetable stock
- 1 tsp Dried Italian Seasoning
- 1/8 tsp Cayenne pepper (add more if you like it spicy)
- To taste Salt Pepper
- 3 tbsp Heavy cream*
- 2 tbsp Grated Parmesan Cheese*
- 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley, finely chopped
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cut the ends off the squash, halve it and scoop the seeds out. In one half, place half of the chopped onion and in the other half place the garlic cloves. Drizzle both the halves with 1tbsp olive oil, salt and pepper. Place the acorn on baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until very tender and collapsed.
- Once the squash is roasted, remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly. When the squash is cool enough to handle, peel the skin off and keep ready.
- In a soup pot, heat 1tbsp olive oil; add the remaining chopped onion and cook till the edges are slightly getting brown.
- Add the scooped out squash flesh along with the roasted onion, garlic, herbs, cayenne pepper, vegetable stock, salt and pepper. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth.
- Bring the mixture to simmer and cook for 2~3 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cook till heated through. Turn off the heat and add 1tbsp parmesan cheese. Mix well and serve the soup hot with parsley, more parmesan cheese and olive oil.
- Make the Soup Vegan by skipping the addition of parmesan cheese and heavy cream. To get the creamy texture, heavy cream can be subbed with some coconut milk.


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1) Landon's Back and Setting Records!
Sunday night in L.A., Donovan showed great character notching two goals and an assist in the Galaxy's 4-1 win over Philadelphia, just days after the crushing disappointment of missing out on his fourth World Cup. Will the other guys that coach Klinsmann says are a "little bit ahead" of Donovan respond?
Donovan's brace makes him the all time MLS leader in goals scored. Although his lack of sustained European success will always be a strike against him, Donovan has had a remarkable career.
Oh, and Maurice Edu added a late pk goal for the Union.
2) And so are …
Clarence Goodson (San Jose Earthquakes), Michael Parkhurst (Columbus Crew), Maurice Edu (Philadelphia Union), Brad Evans (Seattle Sounders).
It didn't generate the same level of outrage or general publicity, but four other quality players were returned to their MLS clubs when Klinsmann's ax fell on Thursday.
The two other cuts were Terrence Boyd and Joe Corona, neither MLS players. Interestingly, Goodson, Parkhurst, and Edu, all returned to MLS in order to boost their World Cup chances. Parkhurst and Evans were back in action for their clubs on Saturday, and while Edu, and Donovan returned to the pitch Sunday, Goodson was an unused sub for San Jose.
3) Colorado Americans
If you are looking to practice your USA! chants before the World Cup, the Rapids might be the team for you. The Rapids started nine American players in Saturday's 4-1 walloping Montreal.
And all four goals came from members of Colorado's Yank contingent. Dillon Powers led the way with two, one from a pk. Shane O'Neill, also eligible to play for Ireland, and Kamani Hill, each contributed a gem to round out the scoring for the Mile High Boys.
4) And Speaking of Young Americans
Is it too soon to start looking ahead to Russia 2018? Klinsmann says yes, despite some very young lineup choices, and we sincerely hope he means it. But nothing is stopping us from taking a glance into our crystal soccer ball.
Colorado duo Powers, the 2013 MLS Rookie of the Year and O'Neill, a U.S. U20 star, are legit prospects for the U.S. senior team, and 25 year old keeper Clint Irwin could work his way into the picture too.
And Klinsmann's scouting bureau will likely be spending some time in New England in the near future. Andrew Farrell and injured Kelyn Rowe have been touted as prospects, and if Teal Bunbury can regain his scoring touch he may have a chance to add to his four caps, none of recent vintage. And it will be interesting to see how Patrick Mullins develops.
But the most exciting, and most difficult N.E. prospect for the U.S. to snare remains Diego Fagundez. A Revs "Homegrown Player," Fagundez is nonetheless Uruguayan by birth. He has his Green Card and would like to represent the U.S., where the 19 year old has lived since age five.
It's a long road, will it lead Fagundez to the U.S. MNT?
5) Will Real Salt Lake Ever Lose?
Before the season RSL lost their talismanic coach Jason Kreis to moneybags New York City FC, and now they have lost three of their best players to the World Cup. Kyle Beckerman and Nick Rimando to the U.S. MNT, and Alvaro Saborio to Costa Rica.
But Coach Jeff Cassar has looked ready for the step up from assistant and Jeff Attinella has filled in nicely for Rimando, and RSL have done well.
But not as well as their L.A. rivals, whom they now share the record for the most games without a loss to start the season. In 1996 the Galaxy roared out a 12-0-0 start, with two shootout wins, and L.A. began 2010 with a 10-0-2 run.


text: We got back yesterday after being gone a week, expecting the see the excavator far along in the list I presented him almost three weeks ago. As of when we had left, he hadn't been there in a week and a half despite promises to do so. During the week we were gone we learned he had spent the day before our arrival backfilling the back of the house, bringing it up to near where it needed to be. That was it. The side of the house that was a top priority was still vacant of any fill. And all of the other items on the list were not touched, including backfilling the water line, important as it is freezing at night.


text: Since its establishment in 1879, the College of Medicine is proud of its long and progressive history of teaching, service and research. Each era ushered in new challenges and made room for growth as the College climbed toward academic excellence and national recognition. Many themes are remembered from the past 130 formative years. These benchmark events had a profound impact on the school and marked the College of Medicine as a leading institution. The TIMELINE will give you a glimpse of medical school life through the decades, as well as the history of medical education in Arkansas.


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Creative layering techniques made easy
It's fair to say loop pedals have exploded in popularity over the past few years. Where once tape loops were available using complex studio techniques (think of the intro to Pink Floyd's Money), where actual tape was cut with actual scissors and laid back together with actual sellotape, now you can pick up a fully featured loop pedal for relative peanuts.
They offer players a whole heap of interesting opportunities. From the learner guitarist looking to practice his or her solo improvisation over a backing track, through to the creative experimenter adding countless layers atop each other to produce amazing soundscapes. But everyone has to start somewhere. And while the basics of looping aren't hard to grasp, there are some principles you'll need to understand before you dive in. Let's take a look at how to use a loop pedal.
What is a loop pedal?
It's probably useful to have a quick look at what a loop pedal, or looper, actually is. Loopers are devices which record a snapshot of a sound, and then play it back indefinitely, or until you tell it to stop. You have complete control over what is recorded, and over how long each loop is. Once you've recorded one loop – a chord progression, for example – you are able to record another loop directly over the top in a process called overdubbing.
Using this basic record/overdub cycle, you can layer sounds on top of sounds to create entire passages of music. This is great for songwriting, practising and composition, as well as being a fun way to play on your own.
Basic techniques
The key to good looping is timing. It really is all about the timing. If you're starting out – either as a player or with loopers – the best advice we can give is to become acquainted with a metronome. Learn to play in time with that, and use it to help mark your loop start and end points, and you can't go far wrong.
If the constant tick-tock of a metronome drives you potty (you're not alone there) you might instead find a basic drum track to play along with. Many inexpensive loop pedals nowadays come with the ability to either record audio from external sources like iPads or drum machines, while some allow you to store audio files on the pedal itself.
Fail to prepare?
While there are loopers out there with all kinds of exotic features, like the multi-channel beast which is the Boss RC-300, we're going to be focusing on using something relatively straightforward. Something like the Boss RC-3. This is a solid pedal to start you off on your looping journey, yet has enough features that you won't grow out of it too soon.
While you can just jump in and experiment, or play the first thing that comes into your head, we'd always advocate having a rough idea of what you're trying to do. Decide if you're going to be putting some chords down, or layering up other sounds, and choose a few tones you can work with.
Starting off
The Boss RC-3 has a nice little function where it starts recording the loop when it hears the signal from the guitar. If your pedal doesn't have this, the manual method involves little more than pressing the switch and starting to play. Once you've got to the end of your riff or section, press it again and it will play back what you've just recorded.
The pedal will now do one of two things, depending on the model you have and the way it's been setup (you can usually change this to suit your needs.) Either the pedal will immediately start recording the next loop or overdub once you stop the first, or it will play the loop back without recording. Even the more entry-level pedals like the Rowin LEF-332 work in this way. Decide which works for you and set it up accordingly.
Most, if not all, loopers follow a generally accepted method of control from here. You'll likely press the switch twice to stop playback, and then press and hold to wipe the memory and start again. Your pedal may feature an undo function, which can be useful if you've recorded six decent overdubs but you fluff your lines on the seventh. Best advice – read the manual or watch some of the many helpful tutorials on YouTube.
Once you've got the basic techniques down you can look at expanding your sonic arsenal. A decent technique here is to think about the tones you're using with your guitar; try and find sounds which are different but complement each other well.
If you're using a slightly fuller-featured pedal, like the excellent Boss RC-30, then you may have multiple inputs. You could use this to have the guitar on one channel and a microphone on another. This is the exact setup used by people like Ed Sheeran and KT Tunstall, and offers the chance to use the looper as the entire foundation of your music.
Loopers are a great way to add something a bit different to your sound. Nail the timing and you're away. Play around with different styles, tones and textures and you will likely stumble across something you wouldn't ordinarily have been able to achieve.
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Does your body respond to the rhythm of a song? Do you zone out into a different world when you listen to music? Wouldn't you want to become the next AR Rahman or the next Ed Sheeran of the industry? Well, if you cannot imagine your life without music and getting into this super competent industry is your one & only dream, then you should read this! The journey of becoming a successful music composer can be challenging, but not as hard as you think. All you need is – an utmost passion for music, some sense of playing or composing music, and enough confidence to share your work. Thanks to technology, we've got numerous tools and platforms to listen, get inspired, build networks, and make our own music.
Also read: Are you a teenager in India who loves electronic music? Read this!
Here are a few tips that'll come in handy for all the aspiring music composers to ace their dream:
1. Be Inspired and Inspire
Start from scratch – take lessons from experts, pick up your favourite instrument, get your pen and paper and kick-start your musical journey. There are two kinds of people in this world, people who learn from their own experiences and people who learn from other people's experiences. So, one can either start working on himself or can get to know about other legends in the industry and learn from their mistakes.
Trust your instincts, gain knowledge in your genre of music, and look up to your idols who inspire you to be brilliant at your craft. Write your own lyrics and record your songs – the more, the better. You might detest your work first but that's how everyone starts, right?
2. Know your strengths and weaknesses
For any musician, it's important to learn the basics of music but to know what he/she is best at is more important. It can be singing, playing musical instruments, writing lyrics of songs or even having a sense of composing music. You don't necessarily need any degree or certification but music training is something you should definitely look forward to. Experiential learning and training in your kind of music will just make your journey simpler.
If stage presence is your weakness, then try working on it by performing in front of your friends and family or at school/college, make videos and upload them on YouTube. Look up for guidance from music professionals who can help you set realistic goals and make you aware of the actual scene since grass always seems to be greener on the other side!
3. Say hello to music tools & technology!
99% of the music we hear today is from the digital realm. In today's time, one does not need to know how to play an instrument to actually make music. One can simply produce music with the use of a laptop and a pair of headphones. Technology has come up with various DAW or Digital Audio Workstations by which anyone who has a sense of music, can compose music. Sadly, bands today do not need instrumentalists to perform a song. They can simply create anything by using these DAWs which already have different sounds in them. The most popular feature 'auto-tune' can't be missed here! Even if you're not confident about your voice quality but have a 'music sense', then you can take things forward with ease
Thus, with so many tools to make music with ease the market, it's hard to avoid the itch of learning the music production process. Digital enhancements and progressive tools are now in demand more than ever. It's time you start leveraging these for who knows, you might end up creating sounds similar to your favourite music producers! Some free online tools to kick-start your creativity include Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Ambient-mixer, Audacity, Beat Maker, Chrome Music Lab, etc.
4. Practice makes a man perfect.
Create your own band, join a society, or collaborate with others. Participate in gigs to boost up your confidence and test your songs out live and see how your audience reacts to it. By performing on-stage, you'll be able to gain experience and learn a lot more from reality checks. It'll also help in boosting up your confidence.
5. Unleash the power of the digital world.
Using the power of the Internet can be a game changer for you! Create your account on music apps like SoundCloud or upload your work on social media accounts to amplify your compositions via real-world feedback from your peers. This will definitely help you build networks, connect with influential people, and establish new relationships. Connections might work wonders for you never know when your audio/video goes viral on online media! So, keep streaming and sharing.
6. A positive attitude will lead you to your goal.
"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement." – Helen Keller
Your music is a reflection of your innate thoughts and creativity! Keep faith in your skills, work hard at improvising them, and stay focused. Just be optimistic because no one wakes up putting their famous pants on. If you're confident about it, the world will follow! Don't be afraid of rejections because nothing in the music industry happens overnight.
MyNT and Music – Combining the two elements together
Project MyNT gives you an opportunity to create your very own music on industry standard software under the supervision of some of the most renowned artists hailing from the core music industry, who mentor students with a direct emphasis on immersive learning experiences.
Talking about the curriculum, students will get to learn – how to make music in the digital realm, the basics of music theory, how to build a song from scratch, recording and production techniques, creative mixing, and much more!
If you need help structuring your songs or want to know-it-all about notes, strains, tones, chords, and sound, then we are here to help you. Good luck!


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Leeks and onions ready to be sauted with a little butter.
Saute leeks and onions with three tablespoons of butter for three minutes - I actually saute them for about six minutes.
Chicken broth left over from last nights chicken canning session, I didn't strain the stuff out but no one will know it's in the soup when all is said and done.
When potatoes are fork tender blend everything using blender or food processor, I used my kitchenaid stick blender.
The cream being blended with the blender stick, the heat is off so the cream doesn't curdle.
Blend cream/milk thoroughly and your ready to serve.


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Liberation Theology
If you have ever heard the term "liberation theology" in conversation but were too embarrassed to ask what it meant or maybe you are already acquainted with the term but you would like a relatively terse description of it, then look no further. In this 10 page paper, you will learn the methodology of one of the movement's favorite sons, Gustavo Gutiérrez.
Click below to access my paper.
September 1, 2017 Friday at 4:16 pm
4 Responses to "Liberation Theology"
Such a compelling and intriguing look at liberation theology. I was particularly interested in the section on soteriology: does the "universal salvation" idea mean that a person does not have to specifically invite Jesus to reign in one's heart to be saved?
On another note, reading about Gutierrez's ideas made me think of Pope Francis. Do you see a link between the two?
Hello and thank you for posting your 10-page paper on Liberation theology. I had a question come up that I was hoping that you might have time to answer. It is Mark 10:18 through 22 and the main part of it is where Jesus says one thing thou lackest go thy way, sell whatever thou Hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven, and come, take up the cross, and follow me. I was wondering how that relates to modern-day Christians living in the year 2017 thank you very much for your time


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Friday, June 28, 2019 - 7:05 pm
FANomenal Fridays Include:
- Kids themed giveaway
- Kids "Happy Hour" from 5:45-6:45
-Free Meijer Hometown Playground Inflatables
-Half-off hot dogs and 16oz. soda (for kids only)
- Mascot Autographs in the 7th-9th inning
Harry Potter Night
Wand Creation Station
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Pre-game photo booth
Pre-game golden snitch scavenger hunt
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The Ohio State Board of Trustees is slated to meet this week to vote on topics including a review of the university's compliance with federal regulations.
The Audit and Compliance Committee expressed particular concern over its Title IX program, which it says is at "high risk" according to the meeting agenda.
Former marching band director Jonathan Waters was fired July 24 following a two-month university investigation that found the band contained a sexualized culture and that Waters had not done enough to stop it.
The Board agenda lists particular concern over the risk of potential litigation or reputational harm. The Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights is currently conducting a four-year compliance review of OSU's Title IX program.
The agenda also says there are ongoing negotiations with the office over a proposed resolution agreement.
The Board is also set to review the university's status after the Fiscal Year 2014 and make budgetary and investment plans for FY 2015.
The biggest financial changes will come from reallocation of the university's long-term investment pool.
That pool beat its expectation of approximately 11 percent, receiving a return of about 13 percent, with a return of 21 percent in its global equity markets.
In response to market changes, chief financial officer Geoff Chatas is set to ask the Finance Committee to reallocate its assets, including eliminating investments in private capital while increasing the percentage of assets in global equities. Those assets are now set to comprise 40 to 80 percent of its total long-term investments, up from the previous range of 10 to 50 percent.
The university's financial revenue has also been positive in its "But For Ohio State Campaign." The fundraising campaign, which began in 2012, aims to raise $2.5 billion by 2016. The university goal at the end of FY14 was to raise $1.83 billion, and it has raised more than $1.97 billion.
Fundraising in that campaign is earmarked for specific areas, some of which are currently far short of their targets. Though fundraising for faculty and research far surpassed their target, the targets for modernizing classrooms, student-focused dollars, and an initiative to "drive high-impact innovation" are currently behind. "Drive high-impact innovation" and modernization of learning environments were each about $100 million short of their goals of more than $300 million.
Along with analysis of its financial status, the board is set make personnel changes to its own committees. After the expiration in July of Robert Schottenstein and Alan Brass's trustee seats, lawyer and philanthropist Abigail Wexner and Alex Fischer, president and CEO of Columbus Partnership, were both appointed to the Board. Wexner and Fischer are both to be appointed to seats on the Advancement Committee Friday. Additionally, Fischer is set to be appointed to the Finance Committee and Wexner is set to join the Academic Affairs and Student Life Committee, as well as the Wexner Medical Center Board.


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Royal Pains Season 2 Premiere
USA has confirmed that last summer's breakout hit Royal Pains will return for it's second season starting June 3rd.
This was one of my favorite new shows last year so I can't wait to see how they follow up on the success of their first run.
Fall Premiere Week is dead, the networks just won't admit it
Michael Schneider wrote this great article for Variety explaining exactly why the broadcast networks' model for Fall Premiere Week is long overdue for cancellation. I can't state the case any better than Schneider, so I'll simply add this:
Incredible Cable Shows that debuted on a non-traditional schedule
- Damages
- Rescue Me
- Leverage
- Mad Men
- Royal Pains
- Raising the Bar
- True Blood
- Breaking Bad
- Nip/Tuck
- Burn Notice
- Monk
- Psych
- In Plain Sight
- The Tudors
- Weeds
Summer TV Preview Part 4: Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Here is part 4 of my Summer TV Preview. Most of this is focused on Thursday, and I also included Friday and Saturday as well since there isn't much going on.
NBC – I have zero interest in The Peacock's sad attempt at reality tv, but I strongly recommend catching up on the repeats of The Office and 30 Rock if you didn't catch them during the season. There is also one new show I'm going to check out–The Listener is about an EMT who can hear people's thoughts. The show originally aired in Canada, and stars newcomer Craig Olejnik as main character Toby Logan. It reminds me of several other shows I have enjoyed in the last couple years, with one man using his unique knowledge to try to save people or prevent wrongdoing. Think Eli Stone or Journeyman.
Comedy Central – Tosh.0 is a new show featuring comedian Daniel Tosh that takes the internet to task with segments on viral videos, tweeting, blogging, vlogging, poking, and everything else we spend so much time doing. Based on the clips, the show looks like what would happen if The Daily Show got The Soup pregnant. Tosh.0 premieres on June 4th at 10/9c.
Lifetime – You'll have to wait until August 20th, but Project Runway has finally emerged from pissing contest between Bravo & Lifetime. This sixth season will air at 10/9c, and both Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn will be back. No one has to point out to me that I'm hooked on the new flagship show for the "#1 Network for Women". I enjoy watching these eager young designers create each week, while simultaneously proving I know absolutely nothing about fashion.
Showtime – Penn & Teller are back with more Bullshit! on June 25th at 10/9c. As for this season's topics, I've only seen the topic for the first episode–Orgasms. I think it's safe to say P&T won't have any trouble working some of their trademark gratuitous nudity into the premiere episode.
USA – I haven't watched it, but I keep hearing about how good Burn Notice is. I don't think I'll take the time to catch up, but I am planning to check out the third season premiere on June 4th at 9/8c. On new series front, Royal Pains stars Mark Feuerstein (The West Wing, What Women Want) as shunned New York doctor Hank Lawson and Paulo Costanzo (Road Trip) as his younger brother Evan who convinces him to take a weekend in The Hamptons after Hank gets fired. I find Costanzo hilarious, so I'm looking forward to this one.
SyFy – Eureka returns for a third season on July 10th at 9/8c. I've never watched the show, but I know my fellow geeks enjoy it.
USA – Your Tony Shaloub and Dule Hill withdrawal will be gone on August 8th as new seasons of the popular Monk and Psych premiere at 9/8c and 10/9c respectively. Cherish the 16 episodes of Monk, because they are the last ones you're going to get.
ABC – The alphabet network runs out the clock on Pushing Daisies, Eli Stone, and Dirty Sexy Money in the 10/9c timeslot starting May 30th. Don't look for any of these shows to be tied up with a pretty bow though since these episodes were all in the can before the shows were cancelled. Good news for Daisies fans though, as an upcoming comic book mini-series will give us some closure.
Look for the final part of my summer preview to be posted later today.


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Jon Morrison was appointed President, Americas in June 2015. Prior to his current role, he served as President, North America for American Axle and Manufacturing since November 2014. Before then, he held the position of Vice President Vehicle Dynamics and Controls with WABCO. From 2006 through 2014, Jon Morrison served as President and General Manager of Meritor WABCO, the joint venture between Meritor and WABCO.
Before then, he held various leadership positions during a 15-year career with Dana Corporation. These included General Manager, Plant Manager and Global Director of Sales and Engineering. In addition, Morrison spent seven years working with PBR International, an Australian-based light vehicle foundation brake manufacturer. At PBR, Morrison started as President of a joint venture between Delphi and PBR. Morrison later became Vice President of Sales and Product Planning North America. His 30-year career includes responsibilities in Finance, Manufacturing, Sales and Marketing, Engineering as well as managing global customer relationships.
Jon Morrison holds a Bachelor's degree in General Management from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, and a Master's degree in Business Administration from Bowling Green State University, in Bowling Green, Ohio, both located in the U.S.


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Less than 24 people will have the same slick sense t-shirt on,not many printed.you will never bump into someone with the same tee.there is always sales,new styles everymonth!!!
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summer of 2014
I've been doing a couple different music things. One is playing in a cajun band playing my piano accordion and learning the cajun accordion. We play the 2nd Friday of each month at the Bayou. Doing traditional cajun and zydeco with some blues, country songs in those styles.
I've also been playing a solo gig at the Chocolatarian Cafe (not during the summer) playing musette, french, standards and such. Nothing scheduled yet for fall.
I also go to the gypsy jazz open jams at the Brocah on Monroe every Wed. from 8-10. Sitting in with whoever shows up to play standards from the Django repertoire of gypsy swing, french and jazz standards . There is a core group of 3-6 people that show up playing guitar, bass, mandolin, clarinet, another accordion player. There's a great collection of songs for a free download, called the Django fakebook online.
I've been playing about 10 years. Working both hands but still working on more left hand independence. On ongoing skill to work on.
Mostly self taught but I've taken some lessons from Dan Newton (Cafe Accordion from Minneapolis) and Stas Venglevski (bayan player from Milwaukee).
summer of 2010
I've been playing music since high school. Where I played guitar, piano and saxophone. I settled on guitar at the time.
I then began playing with a church group, playing with friends, at coffee shops and I moved to Oshkosh, then Madison.
During this time, I listened to a wide range of music from Dylan, folk, Grateful Dead, Reggae, to African.
I joined a Latin folk group in Madison, called Pepes y Los Gringos and was exposed to a number of Latin styles that the band played along with an awareness for social justice issues. The songs were covers and originals written mostly by Ted Kuster. We played for 2 years and recorded 2 albums before splitting up, after most of the members graduated from college.
A few years later, I played with Shakere, playing african music with 7-10 people.
Following that, I played with Nzomo, a trumpet player from Kenya, for a couple years doing covers and his originals, based on his arrangements. I was playing guitar and keyboard.
The last 8 years or so, I've been playing piano accordion, focusing on Zydeco, Jazz, latin, french, swing, blues….. You can do a lot of music on the accordion.


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In a few articles (yes, I need to create a tag functionality, I know it), I have written about upgrades to the blog itself that I wanted to make. To summarize, they were:
- Custom image inclusion
- Better markdown processing
- Better layout
In this article, I compared two image uploading gems, Paperclip and Carrierwave, and I was surprised that I preferred Carrierwave. I integrated it into the development blog and even tested the integration as one should do when one is trying to learn to develop properly.
In this article, I went over how a lack of good research led me to choose Redcarpet over Kramdown, when Kramdown would have been fine. Kramdown is now the gem used to process the markdown in my articles. (Comments are stripped as a whole, for now, until I integrate users, and get commenters)
I realize the layout of the blog isn't ideal, but UI/UX isn't my strong suit, but one thing that has bothered me for a while is the way the blockquote command was displaying natively. I didn't think I could apply classes with markdown using Kramdown (yeah, yeah, I get it, I didn't fully investigate again and missed some things)
I'm still in a bit of a funk regarding what project to focus on, working on one for a day, and then another, though I think I may have found some motivation today but that's for the next article. What this usually means is that I dabble here and there, or focus on something new. For instance, I've been looking into the d3 library on my lunches as I'll need it for displaying information from other projects later. A few days ago, I got a bee in my bonnet regarding the way the blog was displaying sample code blocks, and in doing so solved another issue, which is often the way, isn't it?
Rouge isn't always better.
The thing about mature blogs with code, and code editors (programs we use to write code), is that each language often accentuates different aspects differently. Up until now, all my code blocks would
look like this, with all red text, and, while that at least indicates that it is supposed to be code, it is not ideal and for longer bits of code (blocks), it gets sort of monotonous and doesn't really look all that much like code should. Also, it looks the same regardless of the code language it is meant to represent, but like most problems that come up, there is usually an open source solution. The solution here was something I have known about for a while, but, as usual, was hesitant to try. The solution is integration of one of what is referred to as code highlighters.
What are code highlighters, you may be asking. Well, code highlighters are gems (add-ons remember) that you can use to combine with markdown to do exactly what they say. They highlight code. They format it. However, this highlighting and formatting is specific to languages. For instance, ruby code looks like this once you get your code highlighter working
def simple_math(x, y) puts x + y end
SQL (The language of databases) looks like this though:
SELECT fname, lname FROM customers
Now doesn't that look better than the boring old monotone red from earlier in the article? Of course it does. So, with the bee buzzing louder, I decided it was time to integrate a code highlighter into my nascent blog.
Doing research on the Kramdown web site, the documentation mentioned two code processors, Rouge and Coderay. For reasons, I can't truly remember now, I chose to try and integrate Rouge.
I followed the instructions for integrating Rouge with Kramdown. I followed various tutorials and SO answers and could not get it done. I cleaned out code and re-entered it, I tried using spaces, not using spaces, but nothing could get it work. Maybe I was missing something, maybe the version of Rails (version 4 still) isn't compatible any more, I don't know, but it was very frustrating.
Finally, after about 2 hours, I figured it couldn't hurt to try Coderay instead. I followed the simple steps of adding the Coderay gem to my application, and, honestly, that was it. It worked right away. Using the development server built-in to the rails app I entered a few samples that would require the markdown to work with Coderay and it displayed perfectly. I didn't test it, but honestly, I'm not sure how to test it even if I was going to. If you are reading this and have a suggestion, please put it in the comments.
So that was great, I had my code highlighter working, but what about that pesky blockquote issue?
Fixing blockquotes
As I said before, I don't like how blockquotes are displayed natively by markdown. Something about the format of it bothered me, and i wanted to fix it, and previously I thought I couldn't, but that turns out to be wrong. In my research on the above mentioned Kramdown documentation, I found that there is a way to add custom classes (and other attributes) within markdown using Kramdown, which, it turns out, was pretty important, since the integration of Coderay somehow made the default blockquote command (the > sign before text) no longer work. So, though it probably took me a little while than it would take others, I was able to write a custom class, extending the basic blockquote formatting (thanks SCSS) and tweaking it to look like I want it to. So now,
A blockquote will be formatted like this
I think it looks better, but now I know how to add custom classes to all my text and thus I can really work on making my articles look less boring going forward, but that means focusing on the UI/UX ideas and coming up with some custom classes to work with. It also means though that any blockquotes in older articles currently don't work. In fact:
Many articles published before this one now need formatting adjustment and I will do it over time, but I can't do it all at once so if you don't see the word reformatted next to the title of older articles, it might look a little weird and off-putting. I'm getting to it I promise.
So, I can highlight my classes, I can apply custom classes and cleaned up my blockquotes, which is all great, but what about the pictures John?
Heroku doesn't like local image storage
As I wrote, I have created an image uploading functionality for my blog using Carrierwave. Now there are two primary ways to store your images and uploads these days. You can do it locally, (for non coders, it's like the equivalent of putting it on your hard drive) or you can use cloud remote storage (again, for non coders, putting it on dropbox is remote storage). If you are going to use remote storage for your image uploads, there are additional tools, functionalities, and services needed. Be it AWS or Google Cloud or setting up your own droplet, the learning curve for this seems a bit steeper than I think I can handle right now.
Thus, I did not set up remote image storage functionality when I integrated Carrierwave into the blog, because I didn't think I would need it right away. It turns out that this means that even though I built the image upload and access functionality, I can't use it right now.
I use Heroku to host this web site. It's called a Platform as a Service (PaaS, similar to SaaS that more people may have heard of). What that means to me is that to set up this web site for hosting, Heroku did (and does when I update it) a lot of the work automatically. I could set it up myself, but that's more work and learning new things (linux, server set up, environmental variables and a bunch of new gems) that I don't feel ready to learn at this time, especially when I'm still working on getting one of my current projects to a point where I feel it's robust enough to consider deploying. Therefore, when I want to add new code and database structure content to my app, I write one command on my command line and Heroku does the rest.
It turns out however, that Herokus does have some limitations with all the automation it provides. One of those limitations is that you can not upload and store images remotely on your part of Heroku. Stack Overflow has a great explanation (the first answer) as to why this happens. I don't fully understand the answer but I understand that it means, any time I send a revision or new functionality for the blog to Heroku, all my uploaded images are going to get erased, and any links to them in articles will be broken, which is a bummer.
Now, there are a variety of possible solutions, I could use a cloud based image hoster (AWS or Google seem like the best prices, but price comparing them is harder than figuring out your cell phone bill), or I could take the plunge with Digital Ocean (sorry for the unfortunate pun), and finally learn how to deploy my own server. For my traffic load and image load, Digital Ocean would probably be cheaper, but I'm not sure I'm ready to do that (plus I have to figure out how to transfer content from one place to the other). Digital Ocean will come into play one way or another later, and learning how to use AWS or Google Cloud would not only help me with my own projects, but add another tool to my toolbox to make me look better to those hiring. Either way, that's a future problem to deal with, so for now, even though the functionality is there, you probably won't see a lot of images on blog posts in the near future, though, some quick research revealed that dropbox may be an intermediate solution in the future, but I have to look into that later.
So, that's it for now. Though they might not show up immediately, changes have been made to the blog, and as usual, those changes have just opened up new paths that need attention and that attention will be paid in the future, I promise.
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Firiri: The movement of change
Firiri is a Nepalese word meaning movement with the wind. And the fashion brand Firiri brings us the movement of change: A change to educate us as consumers to ask ourselves who, where and how made the clothes we wear.
Their charming founders Laura (from Barcelona) and Raju (from Nepal) bring us the fusion of two worlds, just like their own lives. Products made in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, to make them known in Barcelona. Two very different backgrounds that merge to bring change: Raise awareness that a different fashion is possible.
Firiri defends fair trade and a responsible production process. When purchasig any of their products or when visiting their website you will be able to know the stories of each of the people who work in their factory and how this work helps them to carry out their families.
Buying Firiri products also means investing in natural raw materials such as: Cotton, linen, bamboo, all treated with the utmost respect so that each of your garments embodies a piece of the Himalayas.
A brand with which we have had the pleasure of collaborating and one that gives us great pride to make known, because as its slogan says Firiri is fashion with soul: Love, respect and commitment to people, society and nature.
Will you join the revolution?