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Sunday, December 29, 2013
Sunday, December 22, 2013
Iris Divine/ Pain/ Opteryx/ Feritas/Silence the Blind/Cammo Shorts at Tally Ho Theater 12/20/2013
I went to the December to Dismember II at the Tally Ho Theater in Leesburg ($13 at the door, I should have thought ahead). It was the first I had been to that venue, but I've heard good things since LA Guns (among others) played there. I saw Scott and Nids, Annie, Joel, Brian B, and Mike G and Dan there too. The couple who was at The Agonist was there too... I really can't recall their names but they recognized me!?
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Labels: cammo shorts, death metal, December to dismember II, feritas, heavy metal, horror, iris divine, leesburg, metalcore, misfits, opteryx, pain!, progressive metal, punk, Silence the blind, tally ho theater, virginia
Sunday, December 15, 2013
All That Remains / Asking Alexandria/Devour the Day at Ram's Head Live
Went to see All that Remains at Ram's Head Live ($22) as part of 98 Rock's sold out Not So Silent Night. I met up with Josh and Erin and we hung out. I also saw Mr Rock n Roll Experience there. Everyone else there was as expected, with ball caps, affliction shirts, and maybe some neck tats. Someone in a Bane cosplay (Dark Knight Rises movie version) was there also, for who knows what reason.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Finntroll/ Blackguard/ Metsatoll/ March to Victory/ Demiz @ Cafe 611 12/9/2013
We went to see Finntroll's last date on this tour ($15) after seeing the first stop on the tour at Empire. This is an odd show- usually we're fine with 1 tour stop, but when we heard they were coming to the tiny Cafe 611, we knew we had to hit that up, shiz gonna be cray cray. We saw a number of people there- DanPaytas, Ethan, Sarah, Joel, Ulrich and Trigger, Heimdall, Patricia Lynn, Paul and Michelle, Zach, Dylan, Ms Victoria, Crystal, new friend Russ, and the older couple who goes to Fredneck shows!
Saturday, December 7, 2013
Alestorm/ Trollfest @ Baltimore Soundstage 12/4/2013
We went with John and Kate to see Alestorm ($10)!! There were several people that we knew there- Danpaytas and Meghan, his sister, Ethan, Larry M, John S, Brittany, Marie + Rolland, Lex's friend. What was funny was that Alestorm and Halestorm were both playing in Baltimore, a couple blocks away from each other. It would have been amusing to see fans show up at the "wrong" show. Megadave was also in Silver Spring this same evening, but we had made Alestorm commitments, so no Dave Mustaine/Megadeth for me :/
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Labels: Admiral Derek, alestorm, baltimore sound stage, bonded by blood, christopher bowes, concert, folk metal, Gypsyhawk, live, maryland, Mauro Gonzales, metal, pirate, review, show, Trollfest
Fates Warning/ Halcyon Way/ Brave/ Iris Divine/ Bachs of Rock @ Empire 11/29/2013
I went to see prog metal legends (?) Fates Warning ($18) at Empire. I am only somewhat familiar with them, but liked the few songs I had heard, so why not? There were a number of people there- Dave, Ariel and a friend, Bridget, Kris, Tom, Bobbie and Nick, Omar y Gori, and Michelle.
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Rob Zombie/ Scar the Martyr @ 9:30 Club, 11/27/2013
We went to see Rob Zombie on an off date, the last last day of his Night of the Living Dreads tour (w/ Korn and Scar the Martyr, thankfully Korn was NOT at this off date) ($45 + fees uggh). This was ALSO a sold out show, 2nd in two days. Thankfully, by the time we got there, we didn't have to wait very long to get in. Shabba and Michelle were definitely there, as well as my brother from another mother, Enrique.
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Lamb of God/ Killswitch Engage/ Testament/ Huntress @ Fillmore Silver Spring 11/26/2013
I went to see the sold out last top of the tour for Lamb of God, Killswitch, Testament, and Huntress ($35) at the Fillmore. Even though this was a sold out show, I saw a ton of people there. They included Ariel y su Mujer, Jaime, Dwayne, Brenda y su hombre, Scott, DanPaytas, Victoria, Meghan, D'andre, Dorothy, Jen P, bridget, and Bill from work.
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Labels: chuck billy, classic metal, concert, fillmore, heavy metal, huntress, jill janus, Killswitch engage, lamb of god, live, maryland, metalcore, randy blythe, review, silver spring, testament, thrash metal
Overkill/ Kreator/ Warbringer/ A Sound of Thunder @ Empire 11/22/2013
I went with John to see Overkill headline on this night of thrash ($30!) at Empire/Jaxx. Now, this was a pricey show, but it was a night full of thrash. This was a nearly if not sold out show (a rare sight at Empire these days!), so it was strangely crowded. I saw Dorothy, Ariel y su Mujer, DanPaytas, Scott, Bobbie, Dave, Tom, Brittany, Ms Lindsey, Nathan with a J, Ray, Michelle, Neil, Nicole and Dan, and more!
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Slayer/ Gojira/ 4Arm @ Fillmore Silver Spring 11/19/2013
We went to see SLAYER (w/ Gojira) at the Fillmore (a pricey $45!!), for an insanely packed show (must have been close to if not sold out). I figured this may be one of the last times to see them again, with drama and then Jeff Hanneman's recent passing. So of course a ton of people were there- I don't think I recall all of them. Ms Lindsey, Marie and Rolland,Ariel y su Mujer, Kim and her friend, at least (Sangriiiiiiiiiaaa).
Nekrogoblikon/ Quadraxis/ Demonic Sonogram @ Empire 11/16/2013
I went to see Nekrogoblikon at Empire ($15). I saw Larry M and John S, Jen P, Kris, and Tom there. Surprisingly a decent number of people I know for a kind of... obscure band.
Monday, November 25, 2013
Appetite For Destruction/ Red White & Crue/ Poison'd @ The FIllmore, Silver Spring 11/15/2013
I won tickets off of bookface ($0) to see a horribly promoted show even *I* didn't hear about until the day before, hair band cover bands at The Fillmore (I think it was like $16 for a normal ticket). The bookface post had 25 pairs of tickets to give out. so that was about 50 tickets. I met up with Josh P and we hit up this free show
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Labels: and crue, appetite for destruction, cover band, fillmore, guns n roses, hair band, hair metal, hard rock, heavy metal, live, maryland, motley crue, poison, poison'd, red, review, silver spring, white
Morbid Angel / VadimVon/ Yesterday's Saints/ Visceral Disgorge @Baltimore Soundstage 11/9/2013
I went to see Morbid Angel ($25, seemed a bit pricey) up in Baltimore at the Soundstage. I am actually not that familiar with Morbid Angel, but they come highly recommended by several friends. There were a number of people, Ms Lindsey, the AWESOME STEVE HARRIS, Ethan, DanPaytas, Dorothy, Ariel y su mujer, Jaime, Matt R, Sean, Jason, and maybe someone else
Monday, November 11, 2013
Rock Harvest II: Ashes of Ares/ A Sound of Thunder @ House of Rock, 11/7/2013
I went to the much metaldramafilled and kind of Pricey ($25) Rock Harvest II to see Ashes of Ares and A Sound of Thunder. This was the first concert of 3 shows at the House of Rock that was initially slated to have like 30 bands of various fame levels, but many rarely seen, to play for the charity Fallen Blue. Various reports of bands dropping off, reasons why, conflicting stories, and a tiff with Metal Sludge's Stevie Rachelle all fed into the who is actually playing factor. Bands dropping off until and including the day of! This is no Maryland Deathfest here, people. I did see a number of people including Nick and Bobbie, Dave, Tom, Brian B, the A Sound of Thunder crew, and maybe someone else.
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Finntroll/ Blackguard/ Metsatöll/ Yesterdays Saints/ Sekengard @ Empire 11/4/2013
We went to see Finntroll's opening night of their 2013 North American tour ($20). This was also an interesting night because it would be the first time we would see Blackguard in ages, and the debut of local folk metal band Sekengard. We met up with John and Kate, Annie, Mike G, Sarah, Dan P, Robbie, ChrisWolf, Marie, Chris, Heavy Metal Chris, Iri, arch nemesis Ethan, Patricia, Scott, Antonio, Joel, Sean, Jason, Dorothy, Ariel y su Mujer, Jaime, Paul and Christine, LEX, and maybe a couple more.
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Labels: blackguard, concert, death metal, empire, finntroll, folk metal, heavy metal, jaxx, live, metal, metsatoll, Metsatöll, review, sekengard, show, virginia, west springfield, Yesterday's Saints
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Watain / In Solitude/ Tribulation @Baltimore Soundstage 11/3/2013
I won tickets off of bookface to see Watain! Brought ms Lindsey to hang out. This was the last night of the tour, so that's 2 last nights in 2 days. I had not seen Watain headline, and was not sure about the openers. It had been too long since my last black metal show, but I was feeling a bit tired for corpsepaint. oh well. I saw a number of people at this show- Sarah, Lindsey, Jose, Sean, Jason, Dorothy, and maybe another.
Dying Fetus / Exhumed/ Abiotic/ Rivers of Nihil/ Visceral Disgorge @ Empire 11/2/2013
I went to see Dying Fetus, one of several shows in the area, at Empire. This was the last night of the tour, and you could tell cause they had maybe one Dying Fetus design. It was pretty full by the time I got there, and a ton of people I knew were there too! Nick and Dan, Ariel, Jaime, Jose, Dorothy, Kris,
Bridget, Lindsey, Tara, Shelly, Sean, and Jason. I think that is everyone.
Bridget, Lindsey, Tara, Shelly, Sean, and Jason. I think that is everyone.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Death Angel/ 3 Inches of Blood/ Battlecross/ Revocation @ Empire 10/30/2013
I went to see Death Angel at Empire w/ a variety of pretty fun bands. In particular the true metal of 3 Inches of Blood \m/ Unfortunately a couple of friends were ill and could not make it :( However, there were a number of cool people there! Neil and Michelle, Ray, Renae, Ariel y su mujer, Jaime, Jose, Sean and Annie, Cooley, and Nathan with a J!
Arkona/ Fallen Martyr/ Yesterday's Saints/ Burning Shadows / Vitality @ Cafe 611 10/28/2013
We went up to Cafe 611 to catch Arkona on the first stop of their headline tour! We apparently got there way early, because we actually got to see the first band (unheard of at Cafe 611). We met up with a buncha fun friends- Iri, Ashley, their friend, Larry, Brittany, Nathan with a J, Annie, and even the couple who goes to a lot of these Fredneck shows.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Coheed and Cambria @ Rams Head Live, 10/21/2013
We went to see one of my favourite bands on my birthday- Coheed and Cambria! Met up with John, Kate, Timmy, his cousin Nate, and Ms Oksana and we also saw fellow Coheed fan Scott! Now even though I was PUMPED to see Coheed again, they always choose... IMO... less than amazing openers (similar to the Cult, who pulls the same BS). But hey it's their tour, so whatever whatever.
Monday, October 21, 2013
Obituary/ Strong Intention/ Survive the Demise/ Krass Judgement/ March to Victory @ Cafe 611 10/19/2013
We went to see Obituary up in Fredneck. I'm not a huge Obituary fan, but it is nice seeing something a bit different. There were 12 (!) bands on the bill, supposedly starting around 6PM, so this was going to be a long night. We eventually saw Bridget, Gerber, Lindsey and Jeremy, Zach, Matt, Tom, and met Bessy y Alberto, GIO, Michelle and LUKE. WHEW.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Primitivity @Strathmore Mansion 10/16/2013
We went to see a homegrown version of Apocalyptica/Eklipse/ people playing cellos and the like in a very energetic fashion- Primitivity at the Strathmore Mansion for their CD Release show.
Stitched Up Heart/ Serpent Witch/ Flag of the White Rose @ Cafe 611 10/12/2013
We went to see Flag of the White Rose, and stayed for the rest of the bands ($10) up in Fredneck. We met up with Bobbie and Nick and met Casscade.
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Labels: cafe 611, concert, flag of the white rose, frederick, hard rock, heavy metal, kerri skullsplitter, live, maryland, metalcore, review, serpent witch, stitched up heart, stoner metal
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
UFO/ Convictus @ Empire 10/9/2013
Went to see the mighty UFO at Empire \m/ Several old school fans were there, like Neil and Michelle, Ruby, Brian B, Kirs, and Tom!
Avenged Sevenfold/ Deftones/ Ghost @ Baltimore Arena 10/8/2013
I wen with my brother and his daughter for her first metal (well close enough) concert! I got there in time to go around the block a couple times, looking for parking, and to see Ghost. I forgot how nervous these big concerts/venues make me. I also saw Dave's buddy Kevin there (Y&T!!!) with his wife. I think there must have been.... one other person I know there... maybe?
Deicide/ Broken Hope/ Disgorge/ Necronomicon/ Krass Judgement @ Empire 10/4/013
Went to see Deicide, after a long day at work. I saw a number of people there- Ariel y su mujer, Jose, Dorothy, Sean, Will, and maybe someone else. I saw Deicide last time, but wasn't too impressed. I think it was their old schoolness that I appreciated but thought that other bands sounded better.
Trivium/ Devildriver/ After the Burial/ Hydra Kyll @Fillmore Silver Spring 10/2/2013
I went to see Trivium and Devildriver at the Fillmore, Silver Spring. Met up my buddy Josh, and also Scott, Iri, Julius, ChrisWolf, Jen P, Bridget, Ariel y su mujer, su amigo Jose, and met some new friends- Patty, her friend, Cooley, and the most badass bouncer.
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Labels: after the burial, concert, death metal, devildriver, dez fafara, fillmore, heavy metal, hydra kyll, live, maryland, matt heafy, metalcore, review, show, silver spring, thrash metal, trivium
Kix/ Nightsbridge @ Rams Head Live 9/28/2013
We went to see Kix at Rams Head Live (again). M won tickets from DC Heavy Metal (hey this isn't a metal show, but close enough), so I was pretty pumped. As this was a Baltimore show and this was Kix, it was going to be a wild night. Saw Tom and Brian B there. I think Rachel was there but I'm pretty sure she got there at some early hour to get up front.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Vektor/ Earthling/ Borracho/ Midnight Eye @ the Fillmore, Silver Spring 9/26/2013
We went to see DC Heavy Metal's 4th anniversary show at the Fillmore. There were a number of people there- Sean, Nick and Dan, Amanda, ms Nicole, Kris, Heavy Metal Chris, Tom, Ms Lindsey, ChrisWolf, and MAYBE someone else.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Death Ray Vision/ Sworn Enemy/ Acaro @ Empire 9/20/2013
Went to see Death Ray Vision at Empire ($15- $2 coupon=$13) this past week. I wanted to see this side project of Brian Fair (Shadows Fall) and the guy from Killswitch Engage before they became defunct. I missed out on Times of Grace (who, on a side note, are superior to this side project), so as I am a pretty decent Killswitch and Shadows Fall fan, I figured I should see these guys. I saw Bridget S., Jen P., and Kris there, all hangin' out. Apparently at least Bridget went to the show the previous night before...
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Labels: acaro, brian fair, concert, death ray vision, empire, hardcore, heavy metal, jaxx, Killswitch engage, live, metal, metalcore, shadows fall, show, sworn enemy, virginia, west springfield
Monday, September 23, 2013
Metanium/ Throwdown Syndicate/ Red Torment @ Cuzco 9/19/2013
So, with so many shows (Death Ray Vision- Frederick, Day of the Beast- Baltimore, Metanium- Hyattsville, probably another one too) on the same day, work eating up too much time, and being tired- the choice was difficult. I eventually decided to hit up Metanium's free album release show at Cuzco in Hyattsville- free, could see Death Ray Vision the next day at Empire. It being in Langley Park, Metanium being a Spanish language metal band, it being free, and not sure how big the place was, I figured I should get there early.
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Anathema / Alcest/ Mammifer @ Empire 9/13/2013
We went to see Alcest... and a couple other bands at EMPIRE (Empire). We saw surprisingly a large number of people, and several that we knew- Heavy Metal Chris, Ethan, Antonio, Joel, Marie + her dude, Iri, and I think Marysol was there too. And this to me was surprising cause this was not really a heavy show. I'm using a pic of Alcest here, cause I think their pix came out great.
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Labels: alcest, ambient, anathema, atmospheric, concert, empire, hard rock, jaxx, live, mamiffer, metal, music, not metal, review, rock, shoegaze, show, virginia, west springfield
ZZ Top @ Wolf Trap 9/11/2013
Went to see ZZ Top at Wolf Trap. I thankfully got a ticket before hand, because judging by the number of people there- it must have been sold out!
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Labels: billy gibbons, blues, concert, dusty hill, frank beard, hard rock, live, music, review, rock, show, virginia, wolf trap, zz top
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Kamelot/ Delain/ Eklipse @ Baltimore Soundstage 9/3/2013
We went to see one of my favourite Power metal bands of all time; KAMELOT in godforsakenbaltimore. We saw not as many people as we usually see- Dorothy, Lindsey, Marie (and her dood), Annie, and photographergirl. Bobbie and someone else were allegedly there but we didn't see them.
Thursday, August 22, 2013
The Cult @ the Fillmore, Silver Spring 08/20/2013
I went with Tony to see The Cult at the Fillmore, Silver Spring. Met up with Ariel and Mrs Ariel, Tom, and def saw some hair band ppl (Vince/Hogan! T Ranny).
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Enuff Z'Nuff / Bang Tango/ Ted Poley @ Nabb's Creek, Glen Burnie, MD 8/18/2013
I went to meet up with Tony to see some hair bands at Nabb's Creek Dock Bar in Glen Burnie. I saw Rachel (and that guy who looks like Hulk Hogan/Vince Neil) there.
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Midnight Eye/ Exar Kun @The Pinch 8/8/2013
I somehow was done work earlier than anticipated so accompanied to Midnight Eye's free show for their EP release in DC at The Pinch. There weren't too many people at this show that I knew (Sarah, Metal Chris, Catherine, and maybe one more person. Met Grant there too).
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Labels: exar kun, heavy, heavy metal, live, midnight eye, music, review, rock, stoner, the pinch, thrain, washington DC
Wintersun/ Fleshgod Apocalypse/ Arsis/ Starkill/ Fallen Martyr/ March to Victory @Baltimore Soundstage 8/6/2013
We went to see WINTERSUN and a bunch of killer bands at the Baltimore Soundstage. The venue was supposed to be the Fillmore, Silver Spring- but for some reason was moved to the Soundstage. I don't know why, maybe the advance sales were less than anticipated? We saw a slew of friends there, including Sarah, Marie, Dorothy, Larry n his bro, Ariel y su mujer, Kate, Lindsey, Zach, Crystal, Ethan, Nick, John n German girl, Metal Chris, and I am probably missing someone.
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Havok/ ANimas/ @ Empire 8/5/2013
Went w/ John n Kate to see Havok at Empire. Got some cheap tickets ($10) from Animas, and needed a break from work (and maybe a starter for Wintersun the next day!). Ran into Ariel n his buddy, Marie, Matt R., Rachel (out of her hair band element!), and maybe one more person.
Pentagram / A Sound of Thunder/ Despite Charm/ Sons of Eddie @ Empire 8/3/2013
I wanted to catch A Sound of Thunder again, Sons of Eddie, and wanted to check out Pentagram (again, after dropping the ball when they opened for Down). I saw a bunch of people there- Neil n Michelle, Dorothy n Thereze, Brian B, the Sound of Thunder gang, Mr Nina, Bobbie, Dave, Metal Chris, and I think maybe a couple more people.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Black Sabbath @ Jiffy Lube Live 8/2/3013
We went to see Black Sabbath at Jiffy Lube Live. I had never seen Black Sabbath (W/ Ozzy) or Ozzy live before. I had to go, even if it was just lawn seats (tho $47 at the gate after fees- Jesus!)
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Mayhem Fest @ Jiffy Lube Live 7/24/2013 Part II
part II (Part I here) of the Mayhem Festival. We traveled to the main stage at this point. See the part 1 for the list of friends (and enemies...John...) that we saw this day! There was not much break between Children of Bodom and another one of the bands we explicitly came to see- Amon Amarth!
Mayhem Fest @Jiffy Lube Live 7/24/2013 part I
We went to see Mayhem Fest with Kate. It was a hella long day- noon to 11PM. We eventually met up with John, Shabba, and Michele. We saw SO MANY PEOPLE- Jessica and her friend, Iri and Julius, Ariel y su mujer y hija, Tom, Scott, Bridget, Pheobe n Matt, maybe even one more!
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Labels: attika 7, battlecross, butcher babies, children of bodom, emmure, heavy metal, huntress, jiffy lube live, job for a cowboy, machine head, mayhem fest, motionless in white, scorpion child, thrown into exile
Monday, July 29, 2013
The Agonist / Fallen Martyr/ Demiz/ March to Victory/ Area 52 @ Cafe 611
After a long holiday, we came back to MD to catch The Agonist and a bunch of local bands at Cafe 611 ($15). I'm not a big Agonist fan, but I guess we didn't feel like going all the way to Baltimore to see Incantation et al. We ended up seeing several people including Scott, Paul n Christine, and Dorothy! And Zach of course!
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Labels: alissa white-glutz, area 52, cafe 611, demiz, fallen martyr, frederick, hardcore, heavy metal, live, march to victory, maryland, metalcore, music, review, show, the agonist, thrash
Sunday, July 28, 2013
Amaranthe/ The Kobra and the Lotus @ The Note (West Chester, PA) 7/18/2013
We were on holiday and happened to be able to journey up north to see number 1 dance metal band Amaranthe in West Chester, PA. This venue was actually not that far from us (2hr or so drive, normally)- which is good information for the future as well. We saw Bobbie, Nick, and Carolyn from MD there as well!
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Holy Grail/ Strong Intention/ Area 52 @ Metro Gallery 7/1/2013
I went with John and Kate to see HOLY GRAIL ($10) up at the Metro Gallery (never been there before). There were a TON of people... that I knew there. Outside the venue, met up with Lindsey (who was going to another show), and met Dorothy, the Day Drinkers and Dogs (Dan, Robin, Erich n Eric) Jen P, Bridget, and Zach (Strong Intention- finally got to see them!)! So 11 (including myself) of the about 50 people there I knew. 1/5 of the crowd. That's madness!
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Lillian Axe/ Streetlight Circus/ Wrecking Crew @ Empire 6/28/2013
I went to see Lillian Axe at Empire last night. I only was familiar with a couple songs, but it was mostly a 'blind' show for me. It was a long week at work and about a week since my last show (longer if you only include heavy shows), so I figured for $15, they'd probably be alright. I saw Neil and Michelle there... and met a few people as well~
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Zac Brown Band @ Merriweather Post Pavilion 6/22/2013
Andrew, Bret, and I went to see Zac Brown and his band at Merriweather Post Pavilion with about 19,000 other people. I always seem to forget how popular these country shows are- white people as far as the eye could see! (Yes, I do go to some non metal shows)
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Lamb of God/ Decapitated/ The Acacia Strain @ Rams Head Live 6/19/2013
We went to see Lamb of God up at Ram's Head Live. We also wanted to make sure we saw Decapitated (who we had thought were on first), so we got there a little early. We saw Scott and maybe someone else there!
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Alice Cooper/ Marylin Manson/ GWAR @ Merriweather Post Pavilion 6/17/2013
Went to see Alice Cooper w/ John and Kate. Met up with Shabba n Michelle, Bobbie and her dude, Tom, and even Ms. Lindsey and Zach! So many people! I was convinced to get some pit tickets ($80), which were about double the lawn. I was a bit hesitant, mainly cause I am not a Manson fan- but Alice is always great.
Friday, June 14, 2013
Killswitch Engage/ Miss May I/ Darkest Hour @ The Fillmore, Silver Spring 6/12/2013
We went to see Killswitch Engage at the Fillmore, and met up with Tony and a couple of his buddies. We saw Scott and Dorothy there as well! This was not a sold out show, but pretty damn close. I love Killswitch- they are one of the few metalcore bands that I really dig, but their choice of tourmates IMO was.... lacking. Note that some bands replaced As I Lay Dying, due to Tim Lambesis' ... recent legal troubles... forcing them to drop off the tour. I would have been fine with Shadows Fall instead....
Monday, June 10, 2013
A Sound of Thunder/ King Giant/ Blood Corps/ Sons of Eddie @ Empire 6/8/2013
We went to see A Sound of Thunder's album release show for their just released "Time's Arrow."
Saw Bobbie, Dave, Sako + Greg, Neil + Michelle (and their brood), Matt, Zachary, Ray, and Heavy Metal Chris! Great company!
Saw Bobbie, Dave, Sako + Greg, Neil + Michelle (and their brood), Matt, Zachary, Ray, and Heavy Metal Chris! Great company!
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Labels: A sound of thunder, blood corps, chris haren, empire, heavy metal, iron maiden, jesse keen, josh schwartz, king giant, nina osegueda, sons of eddie, stoner metal, virginia, west springfield
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Are the Democrats at the State Capitol trying to govern themselves out of the majority? They sure are making it easier for the GOP - with a string of shenanigans and assorted bad ideas just from the past several days: From slamming the door on school spending transparency To ignoring critical scholarly arguments in order to push through a nakedly partisan ploy to weaken Colorado's political influence and undermine the Electoral College To cravenly moving a vote while a Republican lawmaker was out of town (aiding a relative with Alzheimer's) - all to pass a constitutionally dubious bill that grants in-state tuition to illegal aliens To talking out loud about exploiting a partisan, anti-taxpayer state supreme court ruling to repeal some … [Read more...]
Legislation to Shine Light on Colorado School Spending Still Alive and Kicking
Good news heading into the weekend: School district financial transparency is still alive at the Colorado State Capitol. Also, the Denver Post's Jessica Fender highlighted my recent Independence Institute report (PDF) in an article on the topic today. The fight led by citizens and state senator Ted Harvey, R-Highlands Ranch, for Senate Bill 57 (PDF) and shining the light on school spending resumes Monday. From the Greeley Tribune:"I anticipate it will be a very close vote — one vote either way — to take it back to mandatory,†said Harvey, before continuing later, "I am encouraged by the conversations I've been having with the senators.†Keep your chin up, and don't forget to remind your taxpayer-supported … [Read more...]

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7 Easy Ways To Eat (And Drink) Turmeric
1. Add it to scrambles and frittatas.
Use a pinch of turmeric in scrambled eggs, a frittata, or tofu scramble. If you or your family are new to turmeric, this is a great place to start because the color is familiar and the flavor subtle.
2. Toss it with roasted vegetables.
Turmeric's slightly warm and peppery flavor works especially well with cauliflower, potatoes, and root vegetables.
3. Add it to rice.
A dash of turmeric brings color and mild flavor to a pot of plain rice or a fancier pilaf.
4. Try it with greens.
Sprinkle turmeric into sautéed or braised greens like kale, collards, and cabbage.
5. Use it in soups.
A bowl of vegetable or chicken soup feels even more warming when it's tinged with golden turmeric.
6. Blend it into a smoothie.
While fresh turmeric root is especially great in juices and smoothies, a pinch of ground spice is good, too. The slightly pungent flavor is usually well masked in smoothies.
7. Make tea.
Simmer turmeric with coconut milk and honey to make an earthy and comforting beverage. aka the pervasive and wildly popular "Golden Milk."


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A Cessna might be the affordable choice when it comes to personal aircraft, but if fun ranks high on your feature list you're probably not going to do much better than this pair of Sukhoi Su-27 Flankers which can be yours for just $4.5 million a piece. They were brought to the U.S. by Pride Aircraft, who acquired them from a company doing high-altitude research that went bust, and each have been completely restored and now feature zero-time airframes and engines. (Minus test flights.)
Both aircraft are de-militarized, with all weapons and military hardware having been previously removed, and Pride Aircraft has gone to the trouble of relabeling all the dials and gauges in the cockpit in english, and adding updated IFR U.S. instrumentation and avionics. Now even though modern aircraft like the F-22 Raptor eclipse the Su-27 when it comes to capabilities, there's still a lot of fun to be had here thanks its top-speed of over 1,300 mph and its 1:1+ thrust-to-weight ratio. And I particularly like that serious buyers can contact the seller, John Morgan, via his @aol.com email address.
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The numbers are out, and what bartenders have known all year long has been backed up by research: While overall volumes for the spirit industry grew 1.4 percent, restaurants, bars, hotels and nightclubs suffered badly last year, with spirit volumes down three percent on-premise.
Tequila grew significantly, as did rum and Irish whiskey, and vodka continued its dominance, now accounting for 30 percent of spirit volume sold in the U.S. The question now is, will consumers continue to drink more at home and keep buying the lower priced brands they've discovered or returned to? Customers likely will balk at top-shelf prices when they've discovered for themselves that sometimes the differences between super-premium and premium are hard to discern in a cocktail. So far, most bars and restaurants already charging $12 and up for a drink seem to be holding the line, but pressure to keep prices down, despite recent reports that restaurant volume is up, may start hitting more cocktail-focused operations as the recession enters its third year.
The deadline to enter the second Spirits International Prestige (SIP) Awards is approaching. Although all materials must be in by April 30, those who enter by March 12 get a reduced entry fee ($275 rather than $325). This spirits competition differs from others, as it allows a panel of 100 educated consumers rather than experienced judges to rid the competition of brand bias or marketing pressure, says Ali Samsami, event coordinator. Platinum, gold, silver and bronze awards are given. For more information, visit www.sipawards.com.
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Bar folk are invited to elect their favorite bartenders in the "Cocktail Kingdom Top 50 Cocktail Bartenders in the U.S." (a.k.a. The CK50). Voters are required to register and are asked to consider the following: "Who is making the best and most consistent cocktails? Who is the best host? Who has the greatest cocktail knowledge, both historical and modern? Who has a superior shake or a magic stirring style? Who is the master of the garnish? Who just has that special something that keeps you coming back?" Votes will be accepted from any member of the cocktail and spirits industry. Winners will be announced in early spring. Vote here.
Tales of the Cocktail invites bartenders to submit a recipe for the official cocktail competition at the eighth annual event, held in July in New Orleans. The theme? Create an original Tiki drink using the classic Planter's Punch recipe. As judge and drink historian Jeff "Beachbum" Berry says, almost every famous Tiki drink is based on Planter's Punch. As for guidelines: "Your drink must contain (but is not limited to) rum, citrus and sweetener. Using more than one of each element is not only permitted, it's encouraged; for example, the original Zombie mixes three different kinds of rum and two different citrus juices, sweetened with three different syrups and a liqueur. Your goal here is not to create a pointlessly complicated recipe, but a harmonious one that balances sweet and sour, strong and light, fruity and dry, providing new layers of taste from the opening notes to the mid palate to the finish." Enter here.


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Helen Price, writing in the 'Guardian' last year, about turning down Oxford to go to Yale:
Cash-starved UK universities cannot compete with the funding opportunities offered by US colleges, whose wealthy alumni throw donations at their alma maters. Yale's $19.4 billion endowment dwarfs Oxford's £3.9 billion, meaning that they can pay for everything from summers abroad to huge research grants.
Most of all, I noticed the difference in their attitude to applicants and admitted students. My Yale acceptance letter contained a personal note from the admissions officer, saying what she liked about my application and encouraging me to contact her with any questions. I was allocated a current Yale student who emailed me and answered my queries about student life. I was also invited, with all other admitted students, to spend a weekend at Yale in April, where a huge program of activities was planned for us. In contrast, any contact from Oxford was purely administrative.
Oxford, Cambridge and other top British universities will continue to attract intelligent and ambitious students. But for students like me, they are no longer the first choice.
Why raise this now? And are you wondering how a year in Yale, being cosseted & having your needs catered to by all, has improved Ms Price?
Well, over at Patterico's Pontifications, the fragile little flower has popped up, so wonder no more…
One of the guest speakers this year will be Ayaan Hirsi Ali! However, note the whimpers of worry from student Helen Price:
"When you invite very conservative speakers here who perhaps have controversial views on Islam or homosexuality, you essentially make Yale a very uncomfortable place for a large percentage of the people here on campus, and everyone should feel at home at college".
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There were two news stories yesterday about air travel. One was about the terrorist attack at the airport in Istanbul, Turkey. The other was about a man who had a heart attack during a flight he was taking with his wife and her friend. Which one would you guess had the most emotional impact on me?
It was the one about the man who had the heart attack.
The reason is that the man's fellow passengers on the plane tried to help him. In particular, the former football player, now sports broadcaster, Tim Tebow, left his seat in business class and came to the man's aid. He led prayers for the man along with other passengers around him while the man's wife and her friend cried on his shoulders, picked up the family's luggage when the plane landed and went with them to the hospital, staying until the family was told that the man had passed away.
You might think that it's insensitive to not have a more emotional reaction to the terrorist attack. In fact, I thought that to myself after reading both stories. I think the reason the Tebow story impacted me more is because the terrorist attacks have become routine and have numbed my senses. Also, because there are so few positive stories that make the news. Indeed, I wonder if this story would have made the news were it not for the fact that a celebrity was involved. I suspect that there are many such occurrences every day that go unreported because the people engaging in such acts of kindness are regular, ordinary people, doing the right thing in obscurity.
That's a shame, because I think that reading about acts of kindness promotes that type of behavior, just as the terrorists think that media coverage of their doings recruits some people to that type of behavior.
I wish the media would run a story about an act of kindness every day, not just when it involves a famous person. Maybe doing that would balance out the negative stuff and encourage the type of behavior the world desperately needs right now.
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Inexplicably, all of the postmortems I've come across have ignored the two most important reasons the Yankees came up short in 1993. Am I alone in seeing the obvious, that the factors most responsible for the Yankees' second-place finish were the questionable priorities of the people who make our drug rules and the embarrassing reluctance of my fellow fans to get their street clothes dirty?
To take the latter issue first: how often in this past season could it be said of Yankee fans that they were truly into the game? Can we count how many times they sat and watched while a Yankee made a final out, or failed to snatch a ball from the grasp of an opposing outfielder and bring it into the seats when New York needed a dinger? (I'm sorry, but over the course of eighty-one home games, one fan taking the field to keep an inning alive, and one fan deftly lengthening the reach of a warning track fly ball, hardly qualifies as the model of hustle you'd want to see Little League fans emulating.)
Unfortunately, given the contemptible chicken-heartedness of the current crop of so-called "Yankee supporters" from The Bronx, there are no quick remedies for this grievous situation—none that I can see, anyway. A solution will likely have to wait until Mr. Steinbrenner relocates the team to New Jersey where it will attract fans of proven mettle. (A demonstrably fearless people, New Jerseyans have astonished everyone with their remarkable ability to survive in a cruel and hostile environment the rest of us had written off as unfit for habitation. Although their faculties have been severely compromised they still manage to sort of function. Folks like these won't be intimidated by the prospect of security personnel bouncing their heads around.)
The other problem, however, could be disposed of as quickly as next season if we can get our leaders to re-think their position, bend a little, and allow Steve Howe to do cocaine again. I mean Howe performing at his best was crucial to a Yankee success this year and, his ERA up something like four runs since he quit using, you don't have to be a Starfleet Academy graduate to recognize that letting him keep his blow was the way to maintain his effectiveness.
Now don't get me wrong, I'm not unmindful of the potential risk involved in granting Howe such a dispensation. There is, indeed, an argument to be made against it. Permitting him to go back on coke could very well subject his friends to yet more rounds of earnest, inane and exasperatingly discursive all-night monologues, and force his lovers to endure more three-hour bouts of limp and grossly sweaty sex with never a climax. But think about it. Isn't winning a pennant worth the price, especially when you consider that Howe would frequently demonstrate an amazingly generous spirit and an exceptional capacity for affection?
Look. We're all going to get very sick, really seriously ill, and then we're going to die. And life, I'm sure you'll agree, is no bowl of Jack Daniels even before this happens. When a chance to become forgetful of our circumstances and to feel superior to our fate presents itself, don't we owe it to ourselves to take full advantage of it? And to these ends, how many things, besides winning a Superbowl, are equal to winning a pennant? Blowing the head off a rabbit at fifty yards? Meeting Chuck Norris? (Make your own list, but I'll bet it's just as short.) No, winning a pennant is something very special.
I'm reasonably sure that I haven't had one of those nasty flashbacks since 1975. So why am I the only one who remembers the exchange between Phil Rizzuto and Bobby Murcer that took place during a lightning storm delay in Milwaukee a few years ago and which, the weird static and mesmerizing visual interference notwithstanding, illuminated far better than I ever could, the size of the reward a pennant offers.
"Accomplishing a league championship," Rizzuto said, "is to solve a fundamental existential dilemma. Have you ever thought, Murcer, about the euphoria that one observes on such occasions, when big, fiercely perspiring, tobacco spitting and flatulent men pile upon one another in the infield, and with utter indifference to the incredible effluvium that permeates their lungs? Is the matrix of this phenomenon not the sensation, albeit fleeting, of having triumphed over the ephemerality and vileness of the body, of having won a victory over mortality itself?"
"Scooter, I couldn't agree with you more." Murcer responded. "And this elation that we witness is hardly limited to the actual participants, but is, in fact, shared by those who follow them; people whose lives— bereft of heroic possibilities—oblige them to identify with the transcendent achievements of others, and whose joy can actually turn night into day when, in the immediate aftermath of victory, they will sometimes set their stores and automobiles on fire. I would go so far as to say that man invented competitive athletics, and the sportsplex with the skyboxes, that he might create for himself an opportunity to win and, in the winning, experience his apotheosis."
What could I add to that to make my point? When you consider what we gave up to protect his friends and intimates from a little self-indulgence and hyper-activity, it becomes quite clear that a reassessment of the Howe issue is very much in order. I don't mean to minimize the gravity of the concerns or to appear insensitive, but listen: I don't have any friends or intimates. How many might he have? Three? Five! In a year when we could certainly have used a championship, a year of biblical floods, a terrorist bombing in New York City and Billy Ray Cyrus (and in which, let me tell you, I had more than my share of personal and emotional problems), our chance to get one was sacrificed to the convenience of what can't amount to more than a handful of people.
Are we going to repeat this mistake next year when who knows what fresh horrors nature, the Third World and the music industry have in store for us, and when many of us are also due for a checkup?


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With the film release in 1999, the Fight Club story became a cult classic and now the original novel is widely regarded as one of the deepest and most thought-provoking of all time. But how did writer, Chuck Palahniuk, come to create such a controversial and yet well-received book?
Those who hadn't read Chuck Palahniuk's Fight Club would be forgiven for thinking that, on their viewing of the film trailer, it was a straight-up action film about a group of men who become a part of an underground fist-fighting club. But the story draws upon some important and shocking aspects of human behaviour, particularly in males, which make the plots of firework blockbusters of modern times meaningless in comparison. Male dominance, advertisement, commercialism, life disillusionment; these are some of the issues that Fight Club addresses, and by the end you're left with something deep to think about, no matter if you read the book or watch the film.


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Britain's Inter-Nations Cup epic at Croft
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A team performance of epic proportions brought Great Britain one of its most notable successes in rallycross on the last weekend of November in 1987, victory over Finland and Sweden in the Inter-Nations Cup at Croft.
The FIA Inter-Nations Cup ran for 11 years from 1984 to 1996 and pitched country against country in a team event. When run at Croft in 1987, it was the fourth INC and followed on from the inaugural event at Tomelilla in Sweden after which had come Massmechelen (Belgium) and Teisko (Finland).
The Swedes had won at home in 1984, but Finland then topped the order in Belgium and on home turf. With European Champion Seppo Niittymaki and his Peugeot 205 T16 E2 leading the Finnish squad to Croft, it was not difficult to find those predicting a hat-trick for Finland.
The home team was strong, and confident, British Champ Mark Rennison and his younger neighbour Michael Shield were playing in their own backyard. Will Gollop's first season with the Metro 6R4 had placed him firmly in the vanguard. John Welch brought his new Vauxhall/Opel Astra and the team was completed by four-time British champion Trevor Hopkins (RS200) and the 'short' Quattro of Dimi Mavropoulos.
Finland and Sweden also wheeled out big guns, but the beauty of the INC was that the minnows did not shy away from the competition. Ireland described itself as a 'third-world' rallycross nation, and mustered just two four-wheel drive cars; Alister Galloway's Quattro and Kenny McKinstry in a naturally aspirated Escort. The pair were joined by Bertie Law (Vauxhall Chevette), Gerard Creegan (Escort), Ed Colton (Talbot Sunbeam) and Dermot Carnegie – the latter in a 1600cc Fiesta and yet to make his mark in rallycross.
Denmark and Germany also featured two-wheel drive cars in their squads and even the Belgian team, which featured Francois Monten at the wheel of John Smith's Xtrac Escort, included a two-wheel drive Renault Alpine for Eddy Guffens. So, mixed racing was the order of the weekend.
Norway may have been among the pre-event favourites, but its hopes were dashed when late withdrawals left them a man down, and that was after they had called up Bjorn Kopperud as a late reserve in his Group A Volvo 240 Turbo. Dagfinn Larsen, Thor Holm and Arild Martinsen drove well, but could make no serious challenge.
With eight teams of up to seven drivers the format was one driver per country and five points-scoring races in each qualifier; team managers having to nominate starters ahead of each round.
The British team was dealt a blow after Rennison's RS200 suffered engine failure in practice and missed the first race, but with Finland and Sweden also having their moments and some great drives from the remaining five team members, it was GB that led from Finland, Sweden, Norway, Ireland, Belgium, Germany and Denmark at the end of the first day.
Saturday had been a cold, bright day but Sunday was bitter, temperatures around freezing and the track shrouded in winter mist for most of the day.
Rennison was back in action and took a win in the second set of races even though his RS200 had now been fitted with the 'small' 1800 engine in place of the 2100cc 'E' motor. Britain continued to lead after two qualifying rounds, but the gap to Finland was down from six points to just one.
Finland was able to assert itself in the third qualifying races after which it held a four-point lead over Britain with Sweden a further four points down. A crash for Hopkins had dented home hopes, but Rennison had been the only British winner as Sven Lestander continued his impressive run for Sweden while Niittymaki, Pekka Rantanen and Timo Virtanen all won for Finland.
In a kind of reverse of usual practice, the finals were for five cars in line-abreast start, Ireland, Belgium and Denmark taking part in a consolation final that was dominated by McKinstry.
The first of the finals presented an easy win for Sweden and Olle Arnesson's Quattro Sport S1. Andreas Naerby bagging second place for Norway ahead of Michael Shield, the two Metro 6R4 drivers each making their way past Rantanen. Matti Alamaki took the second final ahead of Welch who had tussled with the Lancia driver in the first lap, Mikael Nordstrom third for Sweden.
Mavropoulos had not set a wheel wrong all weekend, and produced a magnificent drive in the third of the five finals – beating Larsen, Rolf Nilsson and Jukka Pelttari. A British win and fourth place for Finland began to turn the tide.
Gollop then ran off to post a clear victory in the fourth final, Virtanen unable to do more than follow at a distance. And suddenly Britain was sitting on a 16-point lead with one race to run…
The maths were not complicated, Rennison needed only to be fourth or better in the last five-car race of the event, and with Kopperud and German Peter Bohm in two-wheel drive cars, it was a case of playing it safe. Niittymaki, however, wanted to maintain his unbeaten run in the event and romped away up front while Rennison risked nothing and held off Lestander for second place to seal the team victory.
The British win was popular with the large crowd that withstood bitter weather conditions to witness it. Finland and Sweden completed the podium ahead of Norway and Germany which also took part in the five-car finals. Belgium, Ireland and Denmark rounded out the final classification of the event.
British winter may have meant it was dark early on race day, but the sun was almost up again before the last revellers left the prize-giving party…
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One of the many things I am incredibly blessed with are good friends who consistently look out for my best interests, as I do theirs. This kind of reciprocity makes life not only fulfilling, but also rewarding — I can't think of anything better than to be in a position to truly help someone with real talent achieve their dreams. Many continue to assist me in this regard, particularly my good friend, ardent supporter and fellow writer, Don Smith, who called me excitedly last night with some pretty welcome news.
Seems Don, who now writes for Patch.com as well as InvestComics, made the acquaintance of Philly sportsradio personality Steve Trevelise, from 610 AM, WIP. After apprising him about me, The Liberty Belle Hour, Water Signs and my passion for Philly teams like the Eagles, Steve expressed an interest in being a guest on the debut episode of The Liberty Belle Hour on BlogTalkRadio on August 5 — as well as bringing me on to his show, which runs from 11 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Steve and I confirmed everything via email this morning, and I am really looking forward to it!
As readers of Water Signs know, the Eagles and Phillies play a prominent role in defining my characters and painting the portrait of the Philly/suburbs/South Jersey culture. Being an avid Giants fan, I am sure Steve will take me to task over a few things — like the fact that unlike the Giants — the Eagles have yet to win a Super Bowl. But maybe we'll bond over a shared dislike of the Dallas Cowboys! 😉
Anyway, I hope you'll tune in to both the debut of The Liberty Belle Hour on BlogTalkRadio and my appearance on Trevelise's show on WIP on August 5.
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Since founding the Franchise Relationships Institute 28 years ago I have been advocating that a mutually profitable partnership must be at the core of franchising. So I have not had a problem with the recent focus by the Australian media on poor franchise leadership practices by specific brands. I do however have a big problem with the way the media has been attacking the franchising sector as a whole. For this reason I recently devoted two of my Tips to this topic, Wake Up Call and The Day Franchising Died.
While our extensive research into franchisee satisfaction shows that 81% of franchisees across the franchising sector believe their franchisors act fairly, I do believe it is time for a wake up call. I say this, not because of recent media activity, but because the business landscape and buying habits of customers are changing, and if franchisors do not provide the right leadership to ensure their business models remain relevant and profitable, the sector will indeed be in trouble.
In order to show great leadership, there are five areas a franchisor team needs excel in. These five pieces, explained below, form what we call The Franchisor Wheel of Excellence.
Recruit quality franchisees: In recent years there has been a revolution in the science of franchisee recruitment — particularly how to attract good quality candidates, how to screen people for suitability, and the importance of involving all stakeholders in the recruitment process. Remember, you are not selling a franchise, you are entering into a long term relationship which will last an average of seven years. Are you using proven tools and processes for attracting and selecting quality franchisees, or are you leaving this vital task to chance? For more on this, read my Tip on 10 Proven Ways to Recruit Quality Franchisees.
Mentor franchisees for performance: The days of providing the same kind of support to all your franchisees are long gone. Excellence in franchisee support means taking into account the business development stage of each franchisee, the financial health of their business, the nature of their relationship with you (as measured by The Franchise E-Factor), and their personal aspirations. Are you customising your support to suit the different development needs of your franchisees, especially your more mature operators?
Listen to franchisee feedback: Franchisors who think they know best and do not have in place effective processes for collecting franchisee feedback are doomed to a future of conflict, disengagement and sub-optimum performance. With softening sales and tightening profit margins, franchisors need to be collaborating with their franchisees like never before to find ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience at every opportunity. Are you working with your franchisees to find innovative ways to grow sales and stay relevant, or are you just trying to ram changes down their throats?
Engage franchisees with the brand: It dumbfounds me how many franchise networks have not clearly articulated to their franchisees and the staff of their franchisees what their brand stands for, how they are different from their competitors, and what they want customers to think about them. While brand passion is one of the most important predictions of franchisee performance, franchisees cannot be passionate about a brand they don't understand. Have you articulated in plain English why franchisees should be passionate about your brand and what this means in practice?
Lead with credibility: When it comes to excellence in franchising, this is the most important piece of all. Credible leadership means franchisees trust you and will follow your recommendations because they believe you know what you are doing, and that you are doing it for the right reasons. Credibility also comes from demonstrating you care about their personal and financial success, and that you are being transparent with important information.
Don't wait for a journalist or a politician to give you a wake up call. Let's be proactive and ensure these principles of franchising excellence are embedded into our franchising cultures. To assist with this we have organised a special two-day Franchisor Excellence Masterclass for Australian C-level executives in Melbourne on 30th April and 1st May. In the Masterclass we will also address 10 vital trends that are shaping the future of the franchising sector. If you are a senior Australian franchisor executive, please take this opportunity to register and share best franchising practice with your peers. You are not alone. Let's practise positive franchising together!
By the way, you can download our latest Positive Franchising brochure here, which outlines a total approach for franchisors to educate their teams in franchising excellence.


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The Spirit of Christmas: Creative Holiday Ideas
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NEW YORK (AP) - Caterpillar drove the Dow Jones industrial average higher yesterday after the company reported a huge gain in first-quarter earnings.
The world's largest maker of mining and construction equipment rose 2.5 percent after its earnings increased more than five-fold. Caterpillar also raised its sales and profit forecast for the year.
The Dow added 4percent in April, its best month since December.
The Dow rose 47.23 points yesterday to close at 12,810.54. Caterpillar accounted for 21 points of those gains.
The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose 3.13 points, to close at 1,363.61. The index gained 2.8 percent in April.
The Nasdaq composite added 1.01 point to 2,873.54. It rose 3.3percent for the month.
Both the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 had their best month since February.


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Hi everyone!
Oh, it's so wonderful to be submitting cards again! And I want to thank everyone so much for their comments! Gosh, you are all just so sweet and I want you to know how much I appreciate your support. *hugs tightly*
Well, here is another of Shigure's words of wisdom. This was odd to make (the real lesson should be 'don't cheat at all'. XD) I hope you enjoy it!
Oh, and the next card I'll be submitting will be my Christmas gift to all of you!
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Ecuador has criticized British police for their slow response to a call reporting that an unknown man was trying to break into at its London embassy, where WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been living for four years.The Ecuadorian government condemned the "inadequate response" of London police, who it claims arrived two hours after the incident took place. The delayed response is especially surprising given the huge quantity of resources Britain has poured into surveillance operations outside the embassy since 2012. Quito released a press statement on Tuesday afternoon in which it confirmed reports that an unidentified man had tried to break into its London embassy in the early hours of Monday morning. The funny thing about this possible assassination attempt on Julian Assange of Wikileaks, is that there is a police station about a two minute walk from Ecuador's embassy in London where Assange is living in asylum. Does the slow police response of about two hours point to the fact that this man who scaled the walls of the embassy was in fact an assassination attempt on Wikileaks finder Julian Assange. The thing that could lead this to being an assassination attempt, is the fact that Wikileaks top lawyer John Jones was found dead a week before this hit by the train, in what the media is calling a "possible suicide." If the police took two hours to respond to the embassy break in and one of his top lawyers was found dead mysteriously hit by train, it's starting to sound quite possible that this was an assassination attempt on Julian Assange gone wrong. After all this likely targeting of Wikileaks comes a short time after the activist group released thousands of DNC emails and phone calls, and we all know that people tend to mysteriously die when they make Hillary and the Democratic party in America look bad.
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Snow isn't just for throwing at people you know, it is also a brilliant material for getting creative and sculpting with. We aren't talking your average snowmen here, these sculptures are the work of pro's and sometimes they are even the size of a full scale house. Here are 19 seriously cool snow sculptures.
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PhD (CMNS), 1984
Dr. Robin Mansell is uncovering the good, the bad, and the ugly of online communication and social media.
Mansell is the Deputy Director and Provost of the London School of Economics. She is also a Professor of New Media and the Internet in the Department of Media and Communications. Mansell was President of the International Association for Media and Communication Research, and Chair of the Scientific Committee of the annual European Communications Policy Research. She completed a Doctoral Degree in Communication at SFU in 1984.
Mansell's research examines the social, political and economic impacts of media and communication technologies on policy and practice. As Mansell explains, "We are living in a time when industry, government and civil society is investing huge amounts of resources in social media and digital technologies. We need to understand these or we risk wasting those resources and creating risks for their users," she says.
Mansell's research uncovers not just how technologies can or should be utilized, but surfaces the often hidden ways in which they exacerbate or create power imbalances in society and how digital media can be governed effectively. Recognized as a world-expert in the area, she is regularly invited to consult on digital technology and communications policy by organizations such the UN, the OECD, government ministries and leading companies.
"In 2007 I spoke to the UN General Assembly dispelling the notion that the use of social media would reduce clashes between regions of the world. I said why this was unlikely to be the case and that efforts focusing mainly on technologies would fall short. Slowly there are signs that efforts are focusing on social, cultural and political contexts in which these technologies are used," she said.
Key to her approach, explains Mansell, is her ability to work with divsere stakeholders and professionals across many academic fields—including legal experts, political scientists, and economists. She links this capacity to her graduate experience at SFU.
"During my PhD program, I was exposed to a wide range of disciplines in the social sciences. I was able to combine my studies with practice in projects on radio spectrum management and telecommunication regulation. The combination of critical theoretical research and applied research was really challenging and enjoyable," says Mansell.
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Technology at bedtime can wreak havoc on our bodies, sleep schedules and overall well-being. It is especially important to consider these potential issues when considering what technology rules to establish as a family, as children and even adolescents need significantly more sleep than adults do. Here are some of the ways that technology interrupts sleep and evening routines.
Messaging apps have become hugely popular. In fact, the total active users each month on messaging platforms now exceeds the number of active users on social media. The shift of online time towards messaging apps together with increased saturation of mobile app stores has helped to drive the rise of a new technology - ChatBots.
To get the most out of the gift, here are some tips for you and your family, both before and after you make the purchase.
FOSI released its latest research report, "Parents, Privacy and Technology Use" on November 17, 2015. This research was conducted by Hart Research Associates and included an online survey of 589 parents of kids ages 6 to 17, as well as 3 focus groups in suburban Philadelphia. The project explored how parents view the role that technology plays in their kids' lives, how they manage their kids' online activity, and how parents model good technology use. This report was made possible by a grant from the Digital Trust Foundation.
When I was a kid, watching Nickelodeon and playing outside seemed to consist of most of my time. Then, the computer entered my life. From these early interactions with technology, I began to see the power that any type of technology can have on improving and impacting people's lives, especially young people.


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After a crazy month fielding calls about rates and competitive rates from the major banks, they have put a hault on them. Although the product that were attached with them were limited and badly disclosed to consumers, there are still amazing rates to be had in the mortgage market. The problem with banks is that they can choose to give one rate today and a different rate tomorrow. All I can suggest be informed and do your homework and ask questions when shopping for a mortgage. Its not always about rate its about having a mortgage plan that suits your needs and someone that can show you ways to save money on your mortgage long term! If your interested in learning more about how to save money on your mortgage , no tricks no catch good ole information for you from me http://bit.ly/AfD2RR Here's the article below;
After briefly offering record-low rates of less than 3% on some of its mortgages in response to its rivals, Canada's two biggest banks have pulled back their offers prematurely.
Toronto-Dominion Bank, Canada's second-largest bank, raised its special four-year closed fixed rate mortgage 40 basis points to 3.39%, effective Wednesday, while also introducing a special five-year closed fixed rate mortgage at 4.04%.
The bank also hiked its five-year closed mortgage 10 basis points to 5.24%.
TD had said it would offer the special rates until Feb. 29.
The moves put TD back in line with Royal Bank of Canada, which made the same rate decisions on Monday, coming into effect Wednesday.
RBC had also initially planned to keep its special rates available until Feb. 29
The only difference is RBC already had the special five-year closed fixed rate mortgage product, which it increased 10 basis points to 4.04%.
RBC had first cut its rate to 2.99% in January in response to a similar cut from BMO.
Matt Gierasimczuk, a spokesman with RBC, said the bank had to end its special prematurely because of rising funding costs.
"Our long-term funding costs have gone up considerably due to global economic concerns and, while we have held off in passing on these rate changes to our clients, it is now necessary for us to increase this mortgage rate," he said in an interview with Bloomberg News on Monday.
With household debt-to-income ratios at at historic highs and still on the rise, the Bank of Canada has repeatedly voiced its concerns over the past year that Canadians are living beyond their means.
"We have expressed on numerous occasions our concerns about rising household indebtedness," senior deputy governor Tiff Macklem said in a question-and-answer session following a speech in Toronto Tuesday. "The simple fact is that consumers are consuming more than they're earning."
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In Perpetuity
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In Perpetuity
Of endless duration; not subject to termination.
The phrase in perpetuity is often used in the grant of an Easement to a utility company.
in perpetuity
adj. forever, as in one's right to keep the profits from the land in perpetuity.


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Coral Grand Divers, Khao Lak is a PADI instruction centre which offers all PADI dive courses from beginner to instructor level. Located on glorious Khao Lak, the centre combines a number of excursions with emphasis on small groups and top quality instruction. This is an excellent place to come to for diving - the natural beauty above water is astounding, yet pales in comparison to the underwater world beneath the surface.
Similan Diving Safaris is a PADI Dive center with a full range of PADI diving courses including 'Discover the Reef', 'Open Water Diver', 'Advanced Open Water Diver', 'Emergency First Response', 'Rescue Diver' and 'Divemaster'. Most of the theoretical aspects of the training are provided in Khaolak allowing you to enjoy your diving in the Similan and Surin Marine National Islands.
Haad Yao Divers started as a small operation on Haad Yao with only 1 PADI Instructor and Divemaster. It quickly became a professional PADI Resort Dive Center. Today Haad Yao Divers offers an international team of highly enthusiastic and qualified PADI Instructors and Divemasters from England, Wales, Switzerland and Germany. Given their experience they can cater for their customers' every diving need.
Kon-Tiki Khao-Lak is a PADI 5 Star IDC Center which offers the complete PADI educational programme from 'Beginner' to 'Professional'. The programme includes daytrips to the nearby reefs, the Similan Islands, and wreck diving and snorkeling trips. The trips include comfortable accommodation in tropical surroundings. This is another excellent place to organize your diving training.


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Tabs in the SSAS cube designer
What We will learn? While creating cube using SQL server data tools or Business intelligence development studio we came across many tabs in the designer window. Let's understand each one of the tab in short. 1. Cube structure a. Shows the current structure of the cube. Shows the available dimensions, Facts and relationships between them


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Versatile and striking, this dual-colored glass vase can be used two ways.
Use the larger space for a full floral arrangement or turn around to fill the center core with a few blooms or single stem. A particularly thoughtful design function for breathing new life into larger arrangements as they start to fade.
Hand-crafted from borosilicate laboratory glass, the clean geometric lines complement the natural florals within. Simply adding water creates a visual impact as the shapes within the vase interact.
Whether filled or empty, the versatile glass vase is a beautiful geometric object.


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Security Weekly News Episode 21
News - Daniel Hampton and the News
Doug White's Content:
- Microsoft reveals two zero days in pretty much all of their platforms.
- FBI alerts about COVID-19 phishing scams.
- Facebook, Twitter, and others send home their moderators.
- Privacy is also threatened by COVID-19
- WHO COVID-19 Site.
- Abuse.ch launches a free Malware Repository called MalwareBazaar.
- Signal Sciences.
- Zoombombing, the new troll venue.


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5 Sites and Tips on How to Go Green and Save Money
Earlier this month, the United Nations Climate Change Conference [Broken URL Removed] in Copenhagen failed miserably. Although the attendees attempt to remain positive, it cannot be denied that the key goal was not achieved. Over one week politicians fought over money and responsibilities in dozens of heated discussions. In the end, however, the nations did not sign a treaty to replace the Kyoto protocol, which runs out as soon as 2012.
This is a disaster, not only for the world climate, but for our entire environment. Nothing less than the planet earth is at stake. Frankly, why should we invest in the development of science and new technology, in the building of peace in foreign countries, or in the education of our children, if this planet has no future in the first place? Why not let all hell break loose?
Because there still is a chance and you better put up a fight. Even if politicians cannot yield more than a worthless agreement, every single one of us has the power to make a change. Besides, going green is not just about saving energy and preserving the environment. In fact, it's also about saving money! Less energy wasted on heating, electricity, gas, or shopping means more money in your pocket.
Whatever your motivation, going green(er) is for a good cause. So give it a chance and see whether any of the tips and resources below give you some $$$ ideas, and eventually also leave you with a rewarding good feeling when you go green and save money.
Obviously, recycling is a key step in going green. You can recycle almost anything, starting with packaging over food, clothes, newspapers, up to electronics. Nowadays you can easily recycle plastic, aluminum, glass, and paper by sorting these things into respective waste bins. In some areas supermarkets take back empty batteries. Finally, many communities collect old furniture and electronics in order to recycle or re-use them.
How can you save or make money through recycling?
MyBoneYard Recycle
This is one of many sites that will take back your electronics. With MyBoneYard Recycle's pre-paid shipping labels you can get rid of electronics clutter. These sites typically repair, recycle, or re-use items, and give you credits for it.
Azim has reviewed MyBoneYard for the MakeUseOf directory.
This page assists you in finding a recycling center near your US location. It's a safe and environmental friendly way to dispose of anything from motor oil, metal, plastic, or batteries.
The site also features a great article on the UN Climate Conference 2009: Why Care About Copenhagen?
A temporary solution to recycling, is re-using. Not everything that is old and used must be thrown away and replaced with something new and expensive. You can refurbish many items yourself or re-use them in different ways. Look around for ideas and be creative. Here is a very small selection.
Things you no longer want or need may be very precious to someone else. So don't simply trash them. Save yourself the hassle and find someone who will happily pick up the item from you. Likewise, you may find something you need offered for free.
This is the Japanese form of wrapping gifts. Rather than using paper that is tossed away after unwrapping, Japanese people traditionally wrap their gifts in a re-usable fabric. You can wrap anything from books to bottles or chocolate in a re-usable fabric.
Browse Care2 (re-use an old coat), Crafting A Green World, and Green Options for more ideas.
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Here is a green idea on how to re-use old magazines and craft a table from them. It works like a charm.
Re-Nest has plenty more green ideas and How Tos. For example 13 Ways To Repurpose Old Clothes [Broken URL Removed], 10 Repairs You Can Do Yourself [Broken URL Removed], or DIY Vinyl Wall Art [Broken URL Removed].
Save Energy
You can save energy in a thousand different ways.
- Power Strips
Organize as many electronic devices as possible on power strips that can be turned off. And then do turn them off every night before you go to bed. There are also smart powerstrips that will cut "phantom" energy use of appliances that are actually turned off. You'll be surprised by how much energy this will save you. There are of course some devices that should be allowed to eat energy all the time, for example your phone.
- Standby
Turn off that TV. Really turn it off! Do not put it into standby.
- Light
Switch it off when you leave the room, but ONLY if you are going to leave it for more than 15 minutes. Frequent switching on and off will kill the lifetime of your bulb. But intervals of 15 minutes will save you energy worth more than the lifetime it costs you.
- Energy Efficiency
If you need to buy new devices, buy only ones that use energy efficiently.
- Walk, Cycle, use public transport
If possible, do not take the car. Jump on the bus, use your bike or use your pretty feet and take the stairs. Give those escalators and lifts a well-deserved break!
Re-Nest has an article on 14 Ways to Keep Warm Without Turning the Heat On or Up [Broken URL Removed].
Save Water
- Bathroom
You can shorten your showers, don't let the water run while you brush your teeth, stop the toilet flush.
- Dishes
If you wash dishes by hand, soak them in a pool of hot soapy water, then scrub them off with soap, and finally rinse them under fresh, cold water. Don't let the water run the whole time.
- Car Wash
Take a bucket full of water, some soap, a sponge, and give yourself a workout.
We can only stimulate ideas here, by no means is this article comprehensive.
In case you are not yet saturated with information, check out TreeHuggers list of articles and guides on How to Go Green.
Planet Green has an excellent article on 50 Ways to Never Waste Food Again.
Got questions? It's likely that someone already asked them and NewScientist answered them. Hence, they released an article on Dumb eco-questions you were afraid to ask. There are no dumb questions, though.
MakeUseOf has previously reported about green matters. Varun introduced Edison, a tool to save energy and go green on Windows. Saikat described How to Save Power with SetPower How to Save Power with SetPower (Computer Power Management Tool) Read More . If you want to find out what your ecological footprint is, what that means in the first place and how to reduce it, check out my article on Use The Internet To Save The World Use The Internet To Save The World Read More .
What do you do to live green and save money?
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Moving on from Semarang back south towards Solo (Surakarta), you pass through fairly standard looking central Java countryside, wouldn't have a clue there was anything remarkable about it just to look…
… but this, is fact, a key place in our understanding of himan evolution: half — HALF! — of all the world's known hominid fossils come from this neighborhood, which makes it a shoo-in for a World Heritage inscription:
Sangiran Early Man Site is situated about 15 kilometers in the north of Solo town in Central Java, Indonesia, covering an area of 5,600 hectares. It became famous after the discovery of Homo erectus remains and associated stone artifacts (well-known as Sangiran flake industry) in the 1930s. There is a very significant geological sequence from the upper Pliocene until the end of Middle Pleistocene by depicting the human, faunal, and cultural evolutions within the last 2.4 million years. The property also yields important archaeological occupation floors dating back to the Lower Pleistocene around 1.2 million years ago.
The macrofossils that appear abundantly from the layers provide a detailed and clear record of many faunal elements, while the property reveals more than 100 individuals of Homo erectus, dating back to at least 1.5 million years ago. These fossils show human evolution process during the Pleistocene period, particularly from 1.5 to 0.4 million years ago. Inhabited for the past one and a half million years, Sangiran is one of the key sites for the understanding of human evolution…
For sites like this where the actual inscribed property is too fragile to visit personally and/or there isn't any particular enlightment to be gained by kicking the dirt around at a place the things of interest have been removed from, we figure it's perfectly acceptable to count a sighting of the inscription document as a sighting of the actual site. Like, for instance, this one:
(And, y'know, even if you can't locate said document as we managed here, as long as you make it to an exhibit devoted to the place … hey, long as you've got a story to tell, go ahead and count it. Because we figure the stories are what it's all about, really.)
The two pictures above are actually from different museums: the inscription is hanging at a new one opened in 2014, which is a pretty quick visit with four rooms of bones and stuff, and the statue at the top there is a much larger museum + park complex that's a popular tourist stop.
Both worth a visit if you're at all interested in human evolution — excellent mix of dioramas and other crowd pleasing displays
right up to some cutting edge discussion of the various Out of Africa vs multiregional theories of human diversity that you're not likely to find discussed in mainstream publications these days, and there's a lot more solid support for the multiregional theories than we realized.
The pièce de résistance here though, is actual remains of Homo floresiensis. Hobbits are REAL!
So between that conclusive proof of hobbits as a separate tool-using hominid, and a surprising number of under the radar discoveries like the Red Deer people, that absolutely would have been immediately named a separate species if they were a similar close-but-not-quite like that to any species other than humans, we figure this visit convinced us that the multiregional hypothesis is likelier.
Plenty of room for discussion though; go check the Sangiran museum out and make your own mind up, we always welcome informed and impassioned debate around these parts!


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San Pellegrino dives into sponsored content
The Nestle brand travels to Italy and taps a Canadian chef for a new video series.
Nestlé is increasing focus on sponsored content for San Pellegrino with a video series centred on following Canadian chef Danny Smiles to the San Pellegrino Cooking Cup in Venice, Italy, the first time someone from Canada has been part of the under-30 culinary event.
The project was done by Toronto-based Fifth Story after the two companies were connected through Nestlé's PR agency Polaris. Fifth Story is also handling the media buy by pushing the videos to sites including MSN, Yahoo and Dailymotion.
Jennifer Semley-Robert, marketing manager of international brands at Nestlé Waters Canada, tells MiC that the majority of Nestlé's media spending for San Pellegrino is going towards sponsored content and advertorials. While the company's work with Fifth Story is the first foray into sponsored video, the company has done extensive work in print advertorials with a Tastemakers feature. That project had chef Grant Van Gameren explaining his culinary tastes and why he uses San Pellegrino. The content was originally only running in trade magazines but can now also be seen in consumer magazines like Toronto Life, Dine and Canadian House & Home. Semley-Robert says this was done in response to the public's growing interest in cooking and celebrity chefs.
San Pellegrino's target is consumers between the ages of 45 and 54 who tend to be cultured, although there is a chance to reach a younger target as well.
"This campaign might gravitate towards a 35- to 44-year-old secondary market because the competition is for young chefs and [Smiles'] personality is more appealing to younger demographics," Semley-Robert says.


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Reviewed this week, in ascending order of awesome:
AvX VS #5
Phantom Lady #1
Justice League #12
Captain Marvel #3
Spaceman #9
Locke & Key: Grindhouse #1
Morning Glories #21
Before Watchmen: Minutemen #3
Green Lantern Annual #1
Powers #11
Uncanny X-Force #30
Locke & Key: Grindhouse was indisputably the book I was looking forward to the most this week, and easily in the top three books I was salivating over in August. It turned out to be an enjoyable throwaway story. In that, it lived up to its name. I hunger for more, but I do believe the last series, Omega, is still slated for October, and October is right around the corner. And while it lacked in terror, seeing the Bitey Key in action was just wonderful.


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AC Milan appoint Marco Giampaolo as new head coach
AC Milan have announced the appointment of Marco Giampaolo as their new head coach, with the Switzerland-born 51-year-old signing a deal until 2021 with the option of an additional year.
Milan have been in the hunt for a new boss since Gennaro Gattuso's departure at the end of last season, after the former Italy international failed to lead the Rossoneri to a Champions League spot in Serie A.
Sporting director Leonardo also left the with Gattuso as they sought a complete overhaul.
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Giampaolo will now be in charge of leading the revival at San Siro.
The Italian left Sampdoria at the end of last season having led them to a ninth-placed finish in Serie A, and has previously had spells at Empoli, Brescia, Cagliari and Siena.
Milan have already been linked with moves for Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren and Hoffenheim forward Andrej Kramaric as they seek to bolster their squad ahead of the 2019-20 campaign.
Lovren failed to get regular game time for the European champions last term, with the likes of Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip all being prefered at centre-back.
And his Croatia team-mate Kramaric put in some impressive performances in the Bundesliga after starring at the World Cup in Russia last summer.
Giampaolo will already be considering how to get the best out of Krzysztof Piatek and could look to build a team around the 23-year-old.
Piatek scored nine goals in 18 Serie A appearances for Milan after signing from Genoa last January as a replacement for Gonzalo Higuain, who ended his loan from Juventus early in order to join Chelsea.
But Milan will not be the only club looking to make an impact in Serie A next term.
The Italian top flight is taking on a new look with a number of fresh faces coaching its top clubs.
Antonio Conte joined Inter last month after spending a year out of the game following his departure from Chelsea, and Maurizio Sarri left the west London club to join Juventus.
With new men at the helm of both Milan-based clubs, they will be looking to improve on their fourth and fifth-placed finishes last season.