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On some levels, Sudden Death is almost a parody of the tough-guy genre. Swaggering Robert Conrad stars as Duke Smith—yes, really—a former covert-ops guy now living out a casual retirement in the Philippines with his daughter and his girlfriend. When he gets roped into a case involving political intrigue, he steadily escalates from pummeling opponents to killing them, eventually leaving a huge trail of bodies in his wake. Through it all, he preens like a bodybuilder, showing off his taut physique in what can only be described as topless scenes, and he spews macho dialogue that might seem more at home in a blaxploitation flick. (Beyond unpersuasively barking the epithet "motherfucker," he threatens a dude by saying, "Talk or I'm gonna spit in your face and kick you in the balls.") Like some Chuck Norris or Sylvester Stallone movie from the '80s, Sudden Death isn't so much a narrative as an exercise in brand management, selling the idea that Conrad's the baddest son of a bitch on the planet. With all due respect to his incredible athleticism (back in the day, Conrad was known for doing many of his own stunts), Conrad is a relatively small man, measuring just five feet and eight inches, so watching him strut around this way has the unavoidable air of overcompensation. The spectacle is weirdly fascinating to watch. So, too, is Sudden Death.
Although the picture was made by the same folks responsible for many sketchy Filipino coproductions of the era, notably director Eddie Romero and costar/producer John Ashley, Sudden Death is markedly slicker than other flicks with similar origins. The camerawork is austere and confident, the dialogue is terse and periodically amusing (think Walter Hill Lite), and the methodical escalation of brutality provides a brisk pace. That said, Sudden Death suffers from a hopelessly trivial storyline about the machinations of an opportunistic corporation. The picture gets an energy boost during its second half, with the introduction of hired gun Dominic Aldo (Don Stroud). Since he's a former acquaintance of Duke's, Aldo is basically the same character without a conscience, so the film builds toward their duel at the end. The showdown a brief but vicious battle, concluding with a horrific demise. Sudden Death then goes even further down the nihilistic rabbit hole with one of the most pointlessly grim final scenes you'll ever encounter in an action movie. So in a trash-cinema sort of way, Sudden Death hits hard and leaves a mark.
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The Flash returns tonight to the CW, and fans probably couldn't be happier. But there's a lot of superhero bouncing around TV right now. Which one excites you, dear reader, the most? Answer the poll after the cut.
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DC's Legends of Tomorrow Is For The Birds
Hawkgirl Also Going To TV?
The CW may be putting up another DC Comics hero in a solo series.
Which one? Did you miss the picture above this article?
Legends Of Tomorrow Trailer…The Atom Actually Shrinks This Time
So, the CW has had a lot of success with Arrow and The Flash, so why not use some more characters from their combined universe that Watson already hates as a concept to make a team show?
Legends of Tomorrow is that show, featuring the Atom, a resurrected Sara Lance as the White Canary, Captain Cold and Heat Wave, Firestorm, Hawkgirl, and a Rip Hunter with that smarmy demeanor that makes you just want to pop the guy in the face. With what looks like a guest appearance at least by the Flash, and Vandal Savage as a bad guy who may have a giant robot, well, it has the potential to be fun.
Oh, and Ray Palmer finally shrinks.
Trailer after the cut.
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TV: Cancelled, Renewed, Or On The Fence?
The end of one TV season means the fate of dozens of network shows are being determined right now. What fate has befallen your favorite TV show? Vox has the full list on their site but check after the break for some of our own thoughts on current geek shows.
Your Favorite Superhero Show Is Just Like Five Others
You know that superhero TV show? That one you really like starring that white guy who was an orphan and now fights crime? But as a vigilante, of course. And he has a secret identity which should be obvious to everyone around him but then again nobody seems to mind that there's a leather costume for this superhero for no good reason?
Yeah, that show. Or should I say one of a dozen shows? This infographic from Bea Yuen shows that a lot of those cool superhero TV shows we're enjoying right now are…somewhat similar. Check out the full-sized graphic after the break.
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On Supehero Media And Tone
Netflix recently dropped the first of five superhero series for its subscribers to enjoy. Daredevil is quite good, though to be honest as of this typing I've only seen the first five or so episodes. Charlie Cox makes a good superhero. Vincent D'Onofrio is an excellent Kingpin. There was much rejoicing.
Now, I'm not here to review the series. Better reviewers than I have or will do so, and I have other things to do. Instead, I want to discuss tone and how it applies to superheroes on TV and to a lesser extent in the movies.
Actual Casting News!
OK, April Fool's Day is over. Time for some real casting news.
Will There Be A Justice League TV Series Before A Movie Comes Out?
The CW has had some success with TV versions of Green Arrow and the Flash on, well, Arrow and The Flash, also known as the shows my wife rolls her eyes at when I say I'm going to sit down and watch one. Now, this season Arrow introduced Ray Palmer, also known as the Atom, and while he so far is more of an Iron Man than a guy who can shrink, the guy's gotten a lot of screentime and Brandon Routh has been a welcome and charismatic addition to the series. Given how The Flash began life as an Arrow spin-off, would it be safe to assume The Atom is next? Eh, not quite.
Instead, the CW is looking to do a superhero team show, and this leads me to wonder…will it be a version of the Justice League?
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Canadian Tech Death architects Archspire announce European tour with Beneath The Massacre
Archspire are proud to announce their very first European headliner tour in December 2019. The Canadian tech death maniacs will be blasting through 21 cities at 350 bpm, supported by Beneath The Massacre, Vulvodyina and Inferi. A full list of confirmed shows can be viewed below.
The band comments on the new trek:-
"We are beyond stoked to be a part of Tech Trek Europe this year, alongside these amazing bands! This is our first European headliner tour and we're hitting some of our favourite places as well as some new ones! Mainland Europe and UK get ready! Stay Tech!"
ARCHSPIRE +Beneath the Massacre + Vulvodynia + Inferi
30 Nov 19 Karlsruhe (DE) Weisse Rose
01 Dec 19 Sint-Niklaas (BE) De Casino
02 Dec 19 London (UK) Underworld
03 Dec 19 Bristol (UK) The Exchange
04 Dec 19 Glasgow (UK) Cathouse
05 Dec 19 Birmingham (UK) Asylum2
06 Dec 19 Manchester (UK) Rebellion
07 Dec 19 Rotterdam (NL) Baroeg
08 Dec 19 Paris (FR) Glazart
09 Dec 19 Toulouse (FR) Rex
10 Dec 19 Madrid (ES) Caracol
11 Dec 19 Barcelona (ES) Bóveda
13 Dec 19 Aarau (CH) Kiff
14 Dec 19 München (DE) Feierwerk
15 Dec 19 Ljubljana (SL) Orto Bar
16 Dec 19 Vienna (AT) Arena
17 Dec 19 Prague (CZ) Nova Chmelnice
18 Dec 19 Hannover (DE) Mephisto
19 Dec 19 Berlin (DE) Musik & Frieden
20 Dec 19 Leipzig (DE) Naumanns
21 Dec 19 Bochum (DE) Matrix
Want to practice you Tech Trek skills a bit in advance? ARCHSPIRE have provided a rather challenging karaoke video of the track, 'Calamus Will Animate', which is streaming via the Season of Mist YouTube channel at the link below. Are you keeping up?
Canadian folk metal group Mongol head all the way over to East European for 13 dates across Ukraine, Russia, Poland and Latvia throughout May and June 1st. The band have been riding high since the release and critical success of their last album The Return which has turned into quite the sleeper hit for Sliptrick. Expect a high energy, gonzoid show from the boys full of theatre and rabble rousing tunes.
Upcoming Tour Dates:
15.05 | Old Pub | Zaporizhzhya, UKR
16.05 | Madisan | Kryvyi Rih, UKR
17.05 | Art Café Étage | Zhovti Vody, UKR
18.05 | Rocker Pub | Kremenchug, UKR
19.05 | Volume Club | Kyiv, UKR
22.05 | Hertz | Orel, RUS
23.05 | A Club | Smolensk, RUS
24.05 | Alibi | Moscow, RUS
25.05 | Irris | Vologda, RUS
26.05 | Music Box | Tver, RUS
30.05 | MCB | Jelgava, LV
31.05 | Black Pub Komin | Suwalki, PL
01.06 | Fontaine Palace | Liepaja, LV
The Return, the new album from Canadian folk metal group Mongol, is a concept album written about a Mongolian Prophecy that states that Genghis Khan will return from the grave to complete his conquest of the world. Intertwined within the tracks, you'll find melodic harmonies that conjure imagery of the vast glory of a great united Empire, and the raw beauty of her homeland; but you will also hear ruthless thundering rhythms that recall the reckless unbridled violence of battle. R
Buy now from: Shop Sliptrick | iTunes | & other major stores
Listen to The Return on: Spotify
Mongol are:
Tev Tengri – Vocals
Zev – Guitar
Zelme – Guitar
Bourchi – Drums
Sorkhan Sharr – Bass
Sche-Khe – Keyboard/Folk Instruments
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Cannibal Corpse announce North American tour dates with Slayer, Lamb Of God, and Amon Amarth
Cannibal Corpse will play "Leg Five: North America" of Slayer's Final World Tour this spring. The journey begins May 2nd in Phoenix, Arizona and runs through sixteen cities, concluding on May 25th in Mansfield, Massachusetts. Additional support will be provided by Lamb Of God and labelmates Amon Amarth.
Comments the band:-
"We are extremely honoured to be sharing the stage with Amon Amarth, Lamb Of God and of course Slayer this spring on their farewell tour! To be a part of this historic event will be something we will never forget!"
The journey with Slayer will follow Cannibal Corpse's previously announced co-headlining run with Morbid Angel on this year's Decibel Magazine Tour in February/March. See all confirmed dates below.
Cannibal Corpse On The Decibel Magazine Tour 2019 w/ Morbid Angel, Blood Incantation, Necrot:
2/17/2019 Alamo Music Hall - San Antonio, TX
2/19/2019 Club Xs - Tucson, AZ
2/20/2019 The Observatory - San Diego, CA
2/21/2019 The Fonda Theater - Los Angeles, CA
2/22/2019 The Observatory - Santa Ana, CA
2/23/2019 The Regency Ballroom - San Francisco, CA
2/25/2019 Roseland Ballroom - Portland, OR
2/26/2019 Showbox Market - Seattle, WA
3/01/2019 The Oriental Theater - Denver, CO
3/02/2019 The Truman - Kansas City, MO
3/03/2019 Skyway Theater - Minneapolis, MN
3/04/2019 The Concord - Chicago, IL
3/07/2019 Playstation Theater - New York, NY
On Slayer's "Leg Five: North America" Tour w/ Lamb Of God, Amon Amarth:
5/02/2019 Ak-Chin Amphitheatre - Phoenix, AZ
5/03/2019 Isleta Amphitheatre - Albuquerque, NM
5/05/2019 UTEP/Don Haskins Center - El Paso, TX
5/07/2019 Bert Ogden Arena - Edinburg, TX
5/08/2019 The Pavilion At Toyota Music Factory - Dallas, TX
5/10/2019 MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre - Tampa, FL
5/11/2019 Coral Sky Amphitheatre - West Palm Beach, FL
5/13/2019 Big Sandy Superstore Arena - Huntington, WV
5/14/2019 Merriweasther Post Pavilion - Columbia, MD
5/16/2019 Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center - Noblesville, IN
5/17/2019 Providence Medical Center Amphitheatre - Bonner Springs, KS
5/19/2019 DTE Energy Music Center - Clarkston, MI
5/20/2019 Covel Centre - Youngstown, OH
5/22/2019 Canadian Tire Centre - Ottawa, ON
5/24/2019 BB&T Pavilion - Camden, NJ
5/25/2019 Xfinity Center - Mansfield, MA
UK groove death metallers Bloodshot Dawn announce their first cross Canada tour this coming April in support of their third full length album "Reanimation" unleashed this past January via Hostile Media. The tour will kick off in Quebec City on April 17th and wrap up in Calgary on May 1st. Supporting the band across the country will be Cambridge, ON's Aepoch. Canada is also guitarist Morgan Reid's home country and it's a special return home for him. The Canadian shredder joined the band's line up after previous guitarist Ben Ellis went on to perform with Scar Symmetry. Reid is now part of Bloodshot Dawn's fresh assault that includes sticksman James Stewart of Vader fame on drums, new bass player Giacomo Gastaldi along with vocalist and guitarist Josh McMorran.
"We are hitting Canada this April and we are excited to perform in North America for the first time. We're looking forward to headbanging with all our Canadian fans and visiting the beautiful country our guitarist Morgan grew up in." says band leader Josh McMorran.
First formed in 2003, Bloodshot Dawn have evolved into a technically ferocious extreme metal outfit. Hailed by Terrorizer Magazine as a band that delivers "blistering live shows", Bloodshot Dawn has become a household name in the UK underground along with truly establishing themselves as a heavyweight act amongst their peers and the worldwide metal scene. They have toured across the UK, Japan, India, Ireland, most of Europe plus have supported bands like Fleshgod Apocalypse, Vader, Scar Symmetry, Wintersun, Krisiun, Decapitated and more along with performing on major festivals Bloodstock Open Air (UK), Hammerfest (UK), UK Techfest, Metal Days (Slovenia) and Mav Festival (Italy).
Their latest album "Reanimation" features prominent guests including Jeff Loomis (Arch Enemy, Nevermore), Paul Wardingham, Ken Sorceron (Abigail Williams, The Faceless) and Mendel Bij De Leij (Aborted). The album was mixed and mastered by Per Nilsson from Scar Symmetry while artwork was completed by Chris Kewli & Tomasz Strzalkowski.
A full stream of "Reanimation" can be heard on Bandcamp here plus is available for stream and download on Hostile Media's online store here, iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby and all other major online retailers.
Lyric Video - Survival Evolved - https://youtu.be/EqUAbOkvKGw
Lyric Video - Reanimation - https://youtu.be/QYQzqQH21eg
April 17 - Quebec City, QC - Le Scanner
April 18 - Montreal, QC - Piranha Bar
April 19 - Ottawa, ON - Cafe Dekcuf
April 20 - Toronto, ON - Hard Luck - info
April 21 - Kitchener, ON - Schwaben Club - info
April 22 - Guelph, ON - Silence - info
April 24 - Winnipeg, MB - The Doghouse
April 25 - Regina, SK - Cloud 9 Live - info
April 26 - Saskatoon, SK - Black Cat Tavern (formerly Vangelis) - info
April 27 - Edmonton, AB - Brixx - info
April 28 - Vancouver, BC - Astoria - info
April 29 - Kelowna, BC - Muninn's Post - info
April 30 - TBA
May 1 - Calgary, AB - Distortion- info
Josh McMorran - Guitar / Vocals
Morgan Reid - Guitar / Vocals
James Stewart - Drums
Giacomo Gastaldi - Bass
There are your standard heavy metal festivals – and there is 70000TONS OF METAL. Just imagine: You've just returned from a beautiful island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean after spending hours enjoying the sun and white sand on a wonderful Caribbean beach. Feeling the warm wind blowing in your face, you are now sitting in a hot tub on a giant cruise ship, up close to a large stage, headbanging to your favourite band. You are watching from one of six whirlpools with a direct view of the stage on the pool deck, which is the biggest open air stage structure to sail the seas. It's loud. It's full of metalheads from all over the world. Sounds perfect? Well, it is ......
It's been more than a week now since most fans have returned home from a more than successful 70000TONS OF METAL 2018 - round 8, more than a few of them still suffering from a serious case of PCD (post cruise depression) following four incredible days on board the Independence Of The Seas. More than 3,000 metalheads boarded the ship together with 61 bands, each of which was going to perform at least two shows (124 shows on 4 stages in total) during this unique event at sea. Some fans spent the shore day in Turks and Caicos with their favourite band during one of the various artist-led shore excursions. Picture yourself swimming with Meshuggah in the awe inspiring presence of majestic stingrays, or snorkeling with Aborted and Exhumed by your side to make you feel safe. Wolves on a safari? Sure, go on a coast-to-coast island tour with Wolfchant!
On top came the one of a kind All-Star performance "Jamming With Waters in International Waters" featuring members e.g. from Kreator, Sabaton, Cannibal Corpse, Destruction, Sonata Arctica, Meshuggah, Enslaved, Primal Fear, Dark Tranquility, Voivod, Seven Spires and many more, playing all time heavy metal and hard rock classics together on stage for the first time ever.
And there was another premiere, a record rather, that no one expected to be broken after last year's peak of 74 different nationalities represented on board: 2018 beat 2017 by one more nation and proved once again that 70000TONS OF METAL is the most global cruise, uniting 75 nations on board this year. Germany, USA and Canada were among the top five of the most represented nations aboard. The youngest sailor was only 1 year old, the oldest turned 79 on the ship.
Coming up: Round 9
So watch out, Sailors: After the cruise is before the cruise. Fans can already look forward to round 9 of 70000TONS OF METAL, THE original, The World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise sailing from Miami/Ft. Lauderdale to Labadee, Haiti and back, January 31 – February 4, 2019.
Internationally-renowned heavy metal leaders Lamb Of God will support metal legends Slayer on leg one, North America, of what will be Slayer's final world tour. The 26-date trek will begin on May 10 and visit several major cities - from San Diego to Toronto, Orlando to Minneapolis. Additional support will come from fellow metal heavyweights Anthrax, Behemoth, and Testament. Tickets go on sale to the public this Friday, January 26; log onto www.lamb-of-god.com for all ticketing info.
Randy Blythe of Lamb Of God says: "If you are lucky enough to be invited to play even just once with living legends like Slayer, it's an incredible honour. Slayer gave Lamb Of God our very first two overseas shows. Slayer has subsequently taken us on several full-length tours, both at home and abroad. The guys in Slayer and their crew have also always been very, very cool to our band. It is irrefutable that Slayer helped create the genre of aggressive metal, and all modern bands of that ilk owe them a huge debt - I know we do. To be asked to be a part of their final tour - well, it just makes you stop and realize just how lucky you are. Hail Slayer! We'll see you on the road..."
Dates for Slayer's final world tour, leg one, North America, are as follows:
10 Valley View Casino Center, San Diego, CA
11 FivePoint Amphitheatre, Irvine, CA
13 Papa Murphy's Park at Cal Expo, Sacramento, CA
16 PNE Forum, Vancouver, BC
17 South Okanagan Events Centre, Penticton, BC
19 Big Four, Calgary, AB
20 Shaw Centre, Edmonton, AB
22 Bell MTS Centre, Winnipeg, MB
24 The Armory, Minneapolis, MN
25 Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, Chicago, IL
27 Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre @ Freedom Hill, Detroit, MI
29 Budweiser Stage, Toronto, ON
30 Place Bell, Montreal, QC
1 Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT
2 PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, NJ
4 Santander Arena, Reading, PA
6 Riverbend Music Center, Cincinnati, OH
7 Blossom Music Center, Cleveland, OH
9 KeyBank Pavilion, Pittsburgh, PA
10 Jiffy Lube Live, Bristow, VA
12 VUHL Amphitheater, Virginia Beach, VA
14 PNC Music Pavilion, Charlotte, NC
15 Orlando Amphitheater, Orlando, FL
17 Smart Financial Centre, Houston, TX
19 The Bomb Factory, Dallas, TX
20 Austin 360 Amphitheater, Austin, TX
England's Bloodshot Dawn announces Canadian tour; new album 'Reanimation' out now
With the release of the third Bloodshot Dawn album Reanimation last Friday and the band due to embark across the UK starting this week. The band have now revealed plans for their first foray into northern America territories. The band will tour across guitarist Morgan Reid's home country of Canada in April. "We are hitting Canada this April!!!" exclaims band leader Josh McMorran. "We are pleased to be hitting North America for the first time as well as going to Morgans home country!!"
Catch the band in Canada at the following dates!
17/04 - Quebec City Le Scanner
18/04 - Montreal Piranha Bar
19/04 - Ottawa Cafe Dekcuf
20/04 - Toronto Hard Luck
21/04 - Waterloo Maxwells
22/04 - Guelph Silence
24/04 - Venue TBC
25/04 - Regina Cloud Nine
26/04 - Saskatoon Vangelis Tavern
27/04 - Edmonton Brixx
28/04 - Vancouver Astoria
29/04 - Kelowna Muninn's Post
30/04 - Venue TBC
01/05 - Calgary Distortion
The new album 'Reanimation' is out now and is available for streaming on Bandcamp and all other major streaming platforms, such as Spotify, Deezer, etc. Listen on Bandcamp here: https://hostilemedia.bandcamp.com/album/reanimation
Out via Hostile Media on 12th January 2018; Reanimation features prominent guests including Jeff Loomis (Arch Enemy, Nevermore), Paul Wardingham, Ken Sorceron (Abigail Williams, The Faceless), Mendel Bij De Leij (Aborted). The album was mixed and mastered by Per Nilsson from Scar Symmetry while artwork was completed by Chris Kewli & Tomasz Strzalkowski.
Bloodshot Dawn UK Live Dates
17/01 - Black Heart, London
18/01 - Green Door Store, Brighton
19/01 - Boiler Room, Guildford
20/01 - The Underground, Plymouth
21/01 - Fuel Rock Club, Cardiff
22/01 - The Flapper, Birmingham
23/01 - Audio, Glasgow
24/01 - The Fulford Arms, York
25/01 - The Peer Hat, Manchester
26/01 - An Spailpin Fanach, Cork
27/01 - Limelight, Belfast
28/01 - On The Rox, Dublin
The band will also appear at this years Hellfest Open Air Festival and UK Tech Fest.
Order Reanimation Here: www.hostilemedia.net/shop
Japan's Survive to join Venom Inc + Suffocation on "Blood Stained Earth Tour 2018"
Tokyo based "Samurais from Hell", Survive, will join Venom Inc + Suffocation on "Blood Stained Earth Tour 2018" in Europe, kicking off on March 9th in Bristol (UK). Other support will come from Brazilian thrashers Nervosa and Canadian ethnic symphonic metallers Aeternam. Further details can be found below.
3.9.Fri - Bristol (UK) "Bierkeller"
3.10.Sat- Manchester (UK) "Rebellion"
3.11.Sun - Glasgow (UK) "Audio"
3.12.Mon - Birmingham (UK) "Asylum" -
3.13.Tue - London (UK) "Islington Academy"
3.14.Wed - Opwijk (BEL) "Nosta"
3.15Thu - Paris (FRA) "Petit Bain"
3.16Fri - Eindhoven (NLD) "Dynamo"
3.17.Sat - Hamburg (GER) "Kultur Palast"
3.18.Sun - Aarhus (DEN) "Voxhall"
3.19.Mon - Copenhagen (DEN) "Pumpehuset"
3.20.Tue - Mannheim (GER) "MS Connexion"
3.21.Wed - Ingolstadt (GER) "Eventhalle Westpark"
3.22.Thu - Brescia (ITA) "Circolo Colony"
3.23.Fri - Bologna (ITA) "Zona Roveri"
3.24.Sat - Graz (AUT) "Xplosiv"
3.25.Sun - Budapest (HUN) "Barba Negra"
3.26.Mon - Cluj Napoca (ROM) "Form Space"
3.27.Tue - Vienna (AUT) "Viper Room"
3.28.Wed - Kosice (SVK) "Collosseum"
3.29Thu - Prague (CZE) "Futurum"
3.30.Fri - Dresden (Ger) "Eventwerk"
3.31.Sat - Katowice (Pol) "MegaClub"
Marko Cipaktli (Drums / Harsh vocals)
Pat Cuikani (Vocals / Ocarinas)
Paul Belmar (Guitar)
Nakuset Gould (Bass)
Alex Navarro (Guitar)
Mexican symphonic folk metallers Cabrakaän will be hitting the road with Quebec's Valfreya and Alberta's Forsaken Rite for this year's "March Of The Frozen Western Canadian Tour". The tour will see the Mexican transplants whom now call Canada home and residing in Calgary, AB perform in three provinces during the month of February. During the tour, Cabrakaän will showcase new tracks from their upcoming 2018 full length "Cem Anahuac" due out in spring 2018 to follow their 2014 debut EP "Songs From Anahuac".
Staying true to their roots, Cabrakaän's music combines elements of metal orchestrated with Mexican folklore along with a wide variety of instruments such as strings, acoustic guitars, Jarocha harp, marimba, ocarinas, Huehuetl, and Teponaztle. Their lyrics are in English, Spanish, Zapoteco, Nahuatl and other ancient Mexican languages. The band's name is based on a character from the Mayan sacred book known as the Popol Vuh, where Cabrakaän was the god of mountains and earthquakes.
"We are proud our roots and our culture and we want to share it with the world through our music. When we are on stage, we try to give our fans a great experience by creating an atmosphere from the time of the Aztecs, using costumes and make up. The purpose of our sets too is to give fans more of our culture visually and musically so they can connect with us and enjoy the performance even more." says drummer Marko Cipaktli.
Tour Dates:
Feb 15 - Kelowna, BC - Muninn's Post - info
Feb 16 - Calgary, AB - Distortion - info
Feb 17 - Edmonton, AB - The Forge On Whyte - info
Feb 18 - Regina, SK - Cloud 9 - info
Cabrakaän was formed in Toluca, Mexico in 2012 and have been calling Canada home since first performing in the country at the 2017 Metalocalypstick fest in Lone Butte, BC where the beauty of the North won them over and encouraged them make the grand decision to relocate.Their debut EP "Songs From Anahuac" was unleashed in 2014 and displayed a mix of death, folk, and symphonic European influences with Prehispanic instruments along with storytelling of Mesoamerican mythologies (Aztec, Mayan, Tlaxcaltecan, Olmecan) plus Mexican folklore such as La llorona, La Bruja, Day of The Dead.
Wasting no time in Canada, Cabrakaän are currently completing production on their follow up full length album entitled "Cem Anahuac" set for release in spring 2018. The album will be an expression of pride for their roots, history and traditions along with their love for metal and traditional music from their home country of Mexico.
The Birthday Massacre have announced a UK tour to promote their new album, 'Under Your Spell'. The itinerary is as follows :
24.10.17 LONDON O2 Academy Islington
25.10.17 MANCHESTER Ruby Lounge
27.10.17 EDINBURGH Opium
28.10.17 WHITBY Goth Festival
29.10.17 GLASGOW Ivory Blacks
31.10.17 BRISTOL Fleece
01.11.17 READING Sub 89
02.11.17 SOUTHAMPTON Engine Rooms
03.11.17 WOLVERHAMPTON Slade Rooms
Further details will be announced in due course.
'Under Your Spell' was released on 9th June by Metropolis Records.
'Under Your Spell' is the 7th album by the Birthday Massacre, and with it comes eleven songs that reveal a side of the Canadian band that audiences may not be familiar with. Driven with the band's signature, unique blend of spiralling synth melodies, walls of guitar and evocative vocals, the new songs range from dark, aggressive anthems to danceable, pretty pop and hit all the bases that audiences have come to expect. However, there is also a rawness to the emotion expressed, an openness and vulnerability that feels new.
One thing that is clearer than ever, however, is the tight bond that exists between the band members and their willingness to explore heartbreak and loss together. With these songs, they have entered the darkness of their most fragile emotions and returned with a cohesive and detailed musical portrait that captures both the anger and hope that exist within a moment in time.
The Birthday Massacre continue to make music that is unique to them, once again managing to create an album that somehow feels so familiar, yet challenges the listener to continue alongside them on their ever-changing, ever-growing journey.
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demagogic-and-driven, divide-and-conquer, big government socialist.
Finally, after 24 years of highly visible public "service" as a
congressman, senator, vice president and a two-time presidential
candidate, Gore said that this is who he really is, once and for all.
Candidate Gore has declared war on capitalism. He will fight to his
last breath against those "powerful forces" that are exploiting working
families and setting up roadblocks to keep the struggling masses in a
downtrodden state.
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His anger and angst resonated with a motley crowd of conventioneers,
most of whom apparently have an inconsolable longing for a
bigger-and-more-important-than-life government to deliver to them the
fruit of someone else's achievements, love them, care for them, and
protect them from themselves and others. It is not surprising that
Gore's class warfare message had them cheering.
It is difficult to make generalizations about a hall full of
delegates, and yet one striking event suggested that many in this
gathering have mindsets that are several standard deviations away from
the national average. That underreported event involved a group of Eagle
Boy Scouts. As the scouts were lining up to go on stage as a part of
opening ceremonies, they were soundly booed and confronted with waving
signs which read, "WE SUPPORT GAY BOY SCOUTS!"
If you think that an apology for jeering children was forthcoming
from Democratic Party leaders, you don't fully appreciate the liberal
mindset. In one of the few reports of this outrageous assault on common
good sense and decency, Valerie Richardson of The Washington Times
quoted the response of several delegates: California delegate Alex
Mallonee said, "I think it was odd that they had the Boy Scouts up
there, given the situation. It was pretty insensitive." Another
California delegate, Craig Christensen agreed that " ... it was a
thoughtless thing to do." He was referring to the presence of the
Scouts, not the mistreatment of them.
This behavior was not a surprise at a convention that nominated a man
who in a primary debate with Bill Bradley on Jan. 5 in New Hampshire
came out strongly for allowing proud and practicing homosexuals into the
military. In that same debate, TV anchor Peter Jennings asked Gore if he
would have a pro-homosexual litmus test when appointing members of the
Joint Chiefs of Staff. Gore replied: " ... yes, I would make that a
requirement." If Al Gore was adamant about one thing it was his desire
to fight for the little people against the "powerful." However,
sometimes one learns more about a man by looking at what he does when
the chips are down rather than listening to him make a speech.
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This is the Al Gore who looked the other way when Bill Clinton was
credibly accused of raping Juanita Broaddrick. Gore never looked at
detailed evidence that was made available to him. He never asked a
question. He never made an inquiry. When asked by a young woman at a New
Hampshire rally what he thought of Juanita Broaddrick's charges, Gore
replied, "What network was it on?"
Tracy Mayberry rented a house on Vice President Al Gore's property in
Tennessee. When she persisted for over a month in pleading for repairs
to peeling paint and backed-up plumbing, she was threatened with
eviction. When she complained to the press, Al Gore got interested,
promised repairs and said he would have Mayberry over to the main house
for dinner. However, following weeks of delays, broken promises, shoddy
repairs and no invitation to dinner, Mayberry moved out of the property
owned by a man she called a "slumlord."
On a larger scale, Gore has called on one group of Americans to
declare war on other Americans. He promised to lead the fight to
protect: workers from bosses, old people from greedy pharmaceutical
companies, the noble poor from the filthy rich, criminals from brutal
cops, the sexually different from the Boy Scouts, pregnant teen-agers
from their parents, teachers unions from vouchers, atheists from prayer,
school children from God, minorities from a level playing field, trial
lawyers from those who would ban legal extortion, women from men,
children from parents, government workers from tax cuts, politicians
from the law, everyone from the judgment of others, and the Democratic
Party from the Constitution.
It is clear that mean-spirited, intolerant, left-wing extremists are
in firm control of Al Gore and the Democratic Party.


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Brentwood Karter sets New Lap Records
Published Wednesday 27th of April 2016 11:31:49 AMReigning SODI World Karting Champion and Brentwood School pupil, Matthew Luff, continues to excel in the world of karting. Fourteen-year-old Matt has recently smashed two track lap records at Kent's Buckmore Park and Suffolk's Ellough Park circuits. Buckmore Park, where the likes of Lewis Hamilton, Jensen Button and Johnny Herbert honed their craft, saw Matt break their lap record last month and then break his own new record last weekend achieving a lap time of 48.880 seconds. Buckmore Park's Senior Race Director, Alan Wood, said: "The record has stood at 49 something for more than a couple of years until last month when Matt knocked a couple of tenths off it. I didn't think I would see a sub 49 second lap anytime soon, it really was most impressive". Matt, who is in the Fourth Year, visited the Ellough Park track earlier this month and easily smashed their lap record having never driven at the circuit before. Race Director, Steve, said "Matt is just astounding". The JDR karting team, based in Northampton, have just invited Matt to race for their team in one of their new MS karts. JDR's owner, Jack Dex, spotted Matt racing as a novice at the Kimbolton circuit in Huntingdon and said: "Matt is phenomenal, I had to go and check he was a novice". Matt is also one-third of the Brentwood Banta endurance team which is currently ranked first in the UK and twelfth in the World after only three rounds of the championship.


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Wheatland Middle-School Science Team Off To National Finals
An idea for cutting back on the number of collisions between vehicles and large wildlife won four middle school students from Wheatland a spot as finalists in a nation-wide science challenge.
Wheatland Middle School eighth-graders, Mikenzi Loyd, Kaylee Bloom, Elizabeth Pino, Viviana Hollister, and their coach, Miken Harnish, are one of six finalist teams heading to the national finals of the Christopher Columbus Awards.
"It just happened that two of their moms had had accidents hitting wildlife and so that's kind of what fueled their research."
Miken Harnish is both science teacher and coach and she says their idea for a wildlife detection and warning system using infra-red light sensors, mirrors and a garage door opener won the support of the judges. Now the students and coach are off on an all-expense paid trip to Disney World in Florida, June 10th to 15th hoping for Gold and U.S. Savings Bonds.


text: Addiction Drug Use Marijuana How Does Marijuana Affect Driving? Chance of Crashing Increases If You Choose to Drive High By Buddy T Buddy T Facebook Twitter Buddy T is an anonymous writer and founding member of the Online Al-Anon Outreach Committee with decades of experience writing about alcoholism. Learn about our editorial process Updated on October 04, 2020 Medically reviewed Verywell Mind articles are reviewed by board-certified physicians and mental healthcare professionals. Medical Reviewers confirm the content is thorough and accurate, reflecting the latest evidence-based research. Content is reviewed before publication and upon substantial updates. Learn more. by Steven Gans, MD Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD Steven Gans, MD is board-certified in psychiatry and is an active supervisor, teacher, and mentor at Massachusetts General Hospital. Learn about our Medical Review Board Print Alexandra Draghici/Getty Images Table of Contents View All Table of Contents Chances of Crashing Higher Levels, Higher Risks Driving While Stoned Problems With These Studies Risks Do Remain Using marijuana can impair your judgment, motor coordination, ability to concentrate, and slow your reaction time. Therefore, it can impair your driving skills. Anytime the skills needed to drive safely are impaired, even slightly, the chances of having an auto crash increase. Specifically, studies have found that marijuana use affects the driver's concentration and ability to perceive time and distance. This may lead to poor speed control, drowsiness, distraction, and the inability to read road signs accurately. The Chances of Crashing Increases More than one research study has found a direct link between THC (the psychoactive chemical in marijuana) concentration in the blood and impaired driving skills. An analysis of several studies has found that the risk of being involved in a motor vehicle crash significantly increases after using marijuana. Another meta-analysis estimates that the risk of a crash that results in serious injury or death doubles after marijuana use. In the 2015 "Traffic Safety Facts: Drug and Alcohol Crash Risk" report, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notes that THC increased crash risk by 1 to 3 times more than sober drivers. Some studies also note that high-risk groups for car accidents are those most likely to use marijuana. Most notably, this is young men in their late teens and 20s. This could play a factor in some of the statistics as well. Teen Marijuana Use by the Numbers Higher Levels, Higher Risks When drivers are involved in auto crashes, the drivers with THC in their blood are more likely to be the driver responsible for the accidents. This is compared to drivers who were not using drugs or alcohol. It is particularly true when THC is found at higher levels. When marijuana use is combined with alcohol, the risk of having a highway mishap is significantly greater — much greater than with either drug used by itself. With the two combined their effect on driving skills are not added, they are multiplied, research shows. Driving While Stoned Common Research from the NHTSA indicates that when drivers are killed in motor vehicle crashes, drugs and alcohol are involved about 11% of the time. The NHTSA report also shows an increase in the number of drivers who have tested positive for marijuana. They state that one in four drivers tested had THC in their system. Increases in driving while under the influence of marijuana is attributed to the recent legalization and popularization of medical and recreational cannabis in many U.S. states. Some drivers who use marijuana claim that smoking weed actually improves their concentration and therefore, their driving skills. Researchers have concluded that this might be true for the first few minutes of driving. However, marijuana users can soon become weary, bored, or distracted and their attention can begin to drift. Problems With These Studies The NHTSA, CDC, and almost every researcher that studies this issue notes that there are concerns with the marijuana-impaired driving statistics. One glaring problem is the testing procedures because THC can be detected in a person's system for days or weeks at a time. Unlike roadside tests for blood alcohol content, the tests currently used for marijuana can pick up traces even if the person is not impaired at the time of a crash. They may have smoked the day before or even earlier and the tests will still be positive. The CDC notes that multiple drugs in a person's system make it difficult to determine which contributed to a crash. Also, drivers are not always tested for drugs, particularly if they already have an illegal blood alcohol concentration level. All of these factors can throw off data used in scientific studies. The Risks Do Remain Despite these concerns, the research does show that marijuana impairs a person's ability to drive. Also, though the laws vary by state, it is illegal to drive impaired in the United States. Using marijuana and driving while impaired can have serious legal consequences. As a conclusion, the CDC says that "the safest option is not to have any alcohol or drugs in your system at all." DUI Laws by State 5 Sources Verywell Mind uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Rogeberg O, Elvik R. The effects of cannabis intoxication on motor vehicle collision revisited and revised. Addiction. 2016;111(8):1348-59. doi: 10.1111/add.13347 Asbridge M, Hayden JA, Cartwright JL. Acute cannabis consumption and motor vehicle collision risk: systematic review of observational studies and meta-analysis. BMJ. 2012;344:e536. doi:10.1136/bmj.e536 Compton RP, Berning A. Drug and alcohol crash risk. (Traffic Safety Facts Research Note. DOT HS 812 117). Washington, DC: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. February 2015. Li MC, Brady JE, Dimaggio CJ, Lusardi AR, Tzong KY, Li G. Marijuana use and motor vehicle crashes. Epidemiol Rev. 2012;34:65-72. doi:10.1093/epirev/mxr017 Office of Noncommunicable Diseases, Injury, and Environmental Health. What You Need to Know About Marijuana Use and Driving. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2017. Additional Reading Asbridge M, Hayden JA, Cartwright JL. Acute Cannabis Consumption and Motor Vehicle Collision Risk: Systematic Review of Observational Studies and Meta-Analysis.BMJ. 2012;344:e536 doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.e536. Office of Noncommunicable Diseases, Injury, and Environmental Health. What You Need to Know About Marijuana Use and Driving. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2017. Rogeberg O, Elvik R. The Effects of Cannabis Intoxication on Motor Vehicle Collision Revisited and Revised. Addiction. 2016;111:1348-59. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/add.13347. By Buddy T Buddy T is an anonymous writer and founding member of the Online Al-Anon Outreach Committee with decades of experience writing about alcoholism. See Our Editorial Process Meet Our Review Board Share Feedback Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! What is your feedback? Other Helpful Report an Error Submit Get Treatment for Addiction Advertiser Disclosure × The offers that appear in this table are from partnerships from which Verywell Mind receives compensation.


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Neighbourhoods: Nepean
10 Sherry Lane, Ottawa
Nepean | $419,900
Lovely 3 bedroom bungalow with pristine hardwood on main floor. Many updates on this beautiful home include renovated main 4 piece bathroom 2014, A/C 2014, Pool Shed 2016. Enjoy your summer days cooling off in the refreshing salt water pool. Entertain, Dine or just relax on warm summer nights in your three season Sunroom. New Pool Shed to store all your pool supplies and toys. New pump, filter and salt system 2015. Windows 2004 & 2006, Metal Roof, Furnace 2010, Stove 2014. New Front Door with 3/4 frosted glass has been ordered and to be installed shortly. Basement is finished with large Recreation Room along with 2 additional rooms perfect for Office or Den, Cold Storage Room and Large Storage/Utility Room. Laundry Room with new Washer & Dryer 2015 and a 3 Piece Bathroom completes this lower level. This home is perfectly situated in a lovely well established neighbourhood.
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- Style:Bungalow
- Year Built:1961
- Lot Size:65 x 129 Feet
- Bedrooms:3
- Bathrooms:2
- Garage:1
- Taxes:3,979
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Shaking It Up With Sabre
Hickman Winter Guard incorporates a new element into this years performance.
January 26, 2018
Winter guard season is upon us again, and this year the show is sure to shine. The show will feature flags, rifle, and now include sabre, which hasn't been showcased for several shows now.
Sabres resemble a long, thin sword and are metal. The metal is wrapped in tape to allow them to be spun.
The addition of the sabre has brought new responsibility to the color guard as a team, and pressure on sophomore
Jessica Zhang to execute the correct positions to maintain safety and achieve new choreography in their upcoming show.
When Zhang was asked about her nerves and intensity of her solo, she stated that "sometimes it's scary because everyone is lying down on the ground and you're afraid it could fall on their face."
Jessica is advancing within color guard, making the team's overall position and possibility for the upcoming season raise as well.
"It's flashy," Zhang said. "It's also a sign of advancement because you can't start off doing sabre. So only guards that have done other things like flags and rifle typically do sabre. So it shows we're awesome."
Zhang also stated, "I think our skills this year are definitely better than last years," confirming that the Hickman winter color guard is moving up this year.
However, moving up in the ranks to spinning a new weapon has also proven to have its challenges.
"It's a lot of practice and it's more painful," Zhang said. "I get a lot of bruises. It's easier to throw and you don't have to use as much force. It can get out of control, but it's easier."
The new show follows along to a poem read to the tune of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star," which tells the story of humans being insignificant and meaning nothing. The guard members will resemble the stars in the universe with the lights they are going to put in the uniforms.
"The song is based off 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' and we are stars in the universe," Zhang said. "The voice over is this British dude and he reads a poem. The coach cut pieces out and put it with the music so it's pretty cool. At first it talks about being pretty useless according to the song, and pretty insignificant. But in the end it's all happy. That's the moral to it."
Zhang and the rest of the Hickman Winter Guard will have their first competition on February 10, in Edwardsville, Illinois. Until the day of the competition, the color guard team will be rehearsing and perfecting the new performance.


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Note:Before you setup internet for your D-Link DIR-450, please make sure you are able to connect to the internet with the PCMIA(EVDO) card in your laptop/desktop, without the D-Link DIR-450 being in the configuration.
Connect to your Network
Note: Ensure that the power to your DIR-450 mobile router is not connected before performing the installation steps below:
32-bit PCMCIA(EVDO)card connection
Step 1: Attach the antenna to the router.Once secured, position the antenna upward in its connecting joint. This will ensure optimal reception.
Step 2: Insert your wireless 32-bit PCMCIA (EVDO) card into the internet slot on the back of the router.
Step 3: Insert the ethernet cable into the LAN port 1 on the back panel of the DIR-450 mobile router, and an available ethernet port on the network adapter, in the computer you will use to configure the unit.
Step 4: Connect the power adapter to the receptor on the back panel of your D-Link DIR-450 Mobile Router. Then plug the other end of the power adapter into a wall outlet or power strip.
The Power LED will turn ON to indicate power has been applied.
Other LEDs will flash ON and OFF as the DIR-450 Mobile Router performs initialization and internet connection processes. This will take a few minutes.
When complete, the following LEDs will illuminate Blue: Power, Status, Internet, WLAN and LAN port 1 (or your specific LAN port connection)
Step 5: Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your DIR-450 Mobile Router (192.168.0.1). Enter username (admin) and your password (blank by default).
Note: You will need to set a static ip address on the computer, on the same subnet, for example, 192.168.0.20/24)
Step 6: Under Setup, click Internet on the left. Select Manual Configure from the bottom of the page.
Step 7: Under WWAN, select your PCMCIA card from the drop down menu.
Step 8: Enter your WWAN Username, Password, Server Name, and Dial Number.
Step 9: Click Save Settings to save your settings. Once the router has finished rebooting, click Continue.
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Sankofa Farms LLC is a multifaceted agricultural entity that seeks to assist changing the food intake habits of those living in and affected by food deserts. Currently our business offers dehydrated chips, farm fresh eggs, farm goods, and a summer agricultural program. Within Durham and Orange County I have become aware of the income and food availability gap that exists within minority groups. The goal of Sankofa Farms is to create a sustainable food source for minorities in both rural and urban areas located in Durham and Orange County, North Carolina.


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- OK, Marie is over there, and Thomas is right in front of me.
- Wait, is that the mom that lives down the street from me? And she has a little boy Thomas's age? We should exchange info for a playdate.
- Marie wants me to throw the diving rings. Yes, Thomas can throw them, too. Oh no! He just about hit that lady in the head with a ring.
- How long have we been in here already? Hours? No, just 20 minutes.
- Wait, where is Marie? Oh, over there. OK.
- Thomas wants to jump in? Yes, this is so exciting! Wait!! The tubes in his ears!
- Are they dehydrated? Maybe they need some water?
- Is that my kid screaming? Thank goodness, no.
- I am disturbed by the joy Thomas gets out of splashing me, yet almost pulls my tankini top down when he uses it to dry off any little sprinkle of water that may come in contact near or around his general eye area.
- We are turning red. It is time for more sunblock. The dreaded sunblock. Slathering this stuff on is *almost* as bad as struggling with a snowsuit.
Saturday, June 29, 2013
Pool Time
Pool Time
We have been clocking in a lot of pool time, which in theory, would seem like a relaxing way to spend the summer.
Growing up, I had a pool, and I vividly remember the feeling carefree as frolicked in the water. I remember nagging my mom to look at each and every acrobatic trick I did in the water, and then requested an in-depth analysis of my performance. After seeing a movie with Esther Williams in it, I was pretty sure I was destined to be a synchronized swimmer.
Between spending every day in the pool along with a never-ending supply of popsicles, life just seemed like a vacation, really.
But working behind the scenes at the pool as a parent is a *totally* different experience.
First of all, Thomas and Marie are at different swimming levels which means that they are never together. I feel like my head is on a swivel as I try to watch them both at the same time. It doesn't help that there is not a lifeguard at our neighborhood pool, either. So for the duration of the time at the pool, this the frantic monologue scrolling on a never-ending loop in my head:
End scene.
I love how all this pool time tires them out. I worry less about screen time knowing we have clocked some serious active time. We have been outside more these past two weeks than we have been all last summer.
But I am tired after the pool, too. Like ridiculously tired. Laundry is an afterthought. I have not cooked a real meal in weeks; I am assembling ingredients and calling it dinner. I am getting work done in the early morning hours or late into the night.
Although this unlimited pool time has been fun, I am not sure it is sustainable. I may have to dig deep into my Pinterest pins about creating some kind of rhythm to ensure we don't all implode due to summer burnout.
Do you have access to a pool or some other body of water? How do you hang there and get a minimum of stuff done around the house?
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- Unknown said...
My daughter is only 7 months, and the pool already wears both of us out. From your post it doesn't sound like it's going to get any easier. But she loves the water, so I shall deal. :)
- June 29, 2013 at 10:44 PM
We have had a pool for many years. I have the same routine every year. In the early morning I do all chores for the day, then pool time is after lunch until 4. They rest or play quietly while I make dinner. If it is really hot we will swim after dinner too.
It works well for us. Swimming is tiring. I never plan to do anything major afterwards.
- July 1, 2013 at 9:34 PM
- Erin Janda Rawlings said...
I know! At least the water is warm, right?
- July 13, 2013 at 7:14 PM
- Erin Janda Rawlings said...
This is great advice! I think I am going to try and implement some version of this so I can enjoy the rest of the summe.r
- July 13, 2013 at 7:15 PM
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Thursday, February 19, 2015
The Snow Walk
I just wanted to get home. "Come on, Bubba, let's go. It's cold out here!"
But Bubba didn't want to rush. In fact, he wanted to go as slow as possible. I had walked ahead, trying to get him to move a little. When I turned around, Bubba was walking as slow as a snail.
"Dude," I said. "Pick it up a little!"
He shook his head. "No, Mama. You can't rush this. I'm enjoying my beautiful snow walk!"
(But poor Mama was a frozen Momsicle by the time she got home!)
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It is really damn cold right now, isn't it?ReplyDelete
It isn't that cold on this end of the state, but I can attest that our house isn't nearly as tight as the house we lived in Michigan was and if this house was in Michigan, we'd froze! Enjoy your snow, today is a beautiful blue sky day here.ReplyDeleteReplies
I think the cold is coming your way. I agree - the houses down here are not built as well as northern houses.Delete
wow .. 'you cant rush this'?..he must have been very well wrapped up!!ReplyDeleteReplies
He had his fur-lined hat on. He was quite warm!Delete
That is why I stay indoors, no snow walk for meReplyDeleteReplies
If I go for a snow walk, I have to have my ski clothes on!Delete
We're pretty frozen here in Michigan. I'd like to go on a snow walk like Bubba, but only if the snow is light and fluffy no, cold cold temperatures.ReplyDeleteReplies
The cold temperatures are what get you!Delete
Snow is pretty, but I'd rather be watching it from indoors and have it all melt the next day. It's definitely been a bit too cold lately. When I went to work this morning, our temperature in VA was -1.ReplyDeleteReplies
My dad said it was -16 in Ohio. That's cold!Delete
Snow is beautiful but 13 degrees cold is just cold!ReplyDeleteReplies
I'm not a fan of temperatures below 40 degrees. ;0)Delete
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You have to play reverse psychology and tell him how much you want to enjoy the weather and hope he'll say, "Let's get home soon."ReplyDelete
I'm posting reviews of your books on my blog and then I'll transfer them to Amazon. Finally.Replies
Thank you! I appreciate that. I'll try your reverse psychology trick next time. ;0)Delete
Just look at it this way Sherry, Spring is only weeks away.ReplyDelete
Though it has been known to snow in the spring..
Hope it gets warmer for you soon.Replies
I'm looking forward to Spring. Fortunately, in Georgia, winter doesn't last long.Delete
but no snow and no cold in Georgia also brings tones of zombies....ReplyDeleteReplies
Yeah. The zombies are everywhere here! ;0)Delete
Funny. I'll send ya' some real snow anytime. We love it, but there's plenty to share.ReplyDeleteReplies
I miss the snow. When I lived in Cleveland, we always had a ton. Georgia is pathetic for snow fall!Delete
When I lived in Georgia... back in the early '80's... we had a lovely cold spell with about 3 inches of snow. It was horrible.ReplyDeleteReplies
That happened last year. I thought it was great, but nobody else did. :0)Delete
Oh my! I would love some snow...and er..snow walk!ReplyDeleteReplies
Go to Boston. They have plenty. ;0)Delete
How cute !ReplyDelete
We cannot rush them any more than we can slow them down.Replies
That's right. It's good to slow down and enjoy things. Just not when it's freezing!Delete
He had to savor itReplyDelete
If that happens again, shout, "Race you to the house" and take off running. Maybe he'll get moving.ReplyDelete
I doubt it. He's not one for racing. Hiding, yes. Racing, no.Delete
Having grown up in Georgia and having only seen snow once when Ilived there, I understand. We're having mild weather here on the west coast of Canada, likely due to our warm water currents. . .ReplyDeleteReplies
Enjoy your mild weather!Delete
Aww! He's learning to just appreciate and enjoy nature. Of course, grown-ups know you can enjoy it from inside your house through a window!ReplyDelete
But it was worth it to see Bubba appreciate the beauty in the world God created. Treasure this!ReplyDelete
Life & Faith in Caneyhead
Bubba has to enjoy everything, but poor Mama is freezing. We can relate. Below zero this week at our house, yikes!ReplyDelete


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Through listening to customer demands, RBS is making a real difference to how customers are served and interact with the bank.
12 May 2014
Along with increasing the number of experienced bank and relationship managers in frontline roles, the bank's digital offering has been developed in order to make things as convenient as possible for customers. In this vein, February saw RBS and NatWest launch a new online business portal providing all the essential information businesses need if they are thinking about applying for a business loan.
Since launch, the site has attracted over 27,000 visitors with users spending more than 7 minutes on it and over 800 people using the site to apply for a business loan online.
Step by step guide
Before starting a loan application, it's good to know how the process works, what is expected of you as the customer, the bank and the likely timings involved. The website provides a simple step by step guide to how the bank's lending works and what information is needed to make a lending decision. A checklist provided on the site ensures people have all the relevant documents to hand, allowing the process, and ultimately the lending decision, to be turned around more quickly.
RBS has also launched a new 'loans online' application process for sole trader customers for loans under £25k, this site will be enhanced over the coming months in order to launch a full online loan application process for smaller end SMEs. In Q1 of 2014 lending to SME's was £2.5bn, up 23% on Q1 in 2013 and this online facility is part of RBS' commitment to make all but the most complex loan decisions within five days by the end of 2014.
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(Life, as Iqbal sees it)
Understanding Iqbal's Mind
By : RajMohan Gandhi
Roots of Iqbal - The Minor Iran,
Kashmir, from where Iqbal's forefathers came. He sung of its sheer beauty and cried for the pathetic conditions of its skilful people.
2. Sayyid Abul A'laa Al-Mawdudi,
The great revivalist of our times who reconstructed the Islamic thought and crystalised the legacy of Muhammad Iqbal.
3. Shaheen (Eagle), a central character in Muhammad Iqbals philosophy.
Muhammad Iqbal had a great passion for this bird.
4. Iqbal : A Manifestation of Self-reconstruction and Reformation
An article by Dr. Ali Shariati
5. Ijtihad, Allama Iqbal, and Islamic Movement
6. Iqbal : Struggle for Islamic Revolution
7. Statement of Iqbal regarding the Qadianism (Ahmadiyya Cult)
8. Ramooze Bekhudi (Mysteries of Selflessness)
9. Kalame Iqbal I (by Saeed)
10. Kaleme Iqbal II (by Suhail M Amin)
Society Islamica - Ramadhan Special
A site under construction.
Sayyid Qutb
Sayyid Qutb (Ash-Shaheed)
A site under construction
A column on Bosnian tragedy
15. Universal Islamic Services
A comprehensive site
16. Dr. Bashir,
1. Allama Masshriqi
- Founder of The Khaksar Movement
2. Kazi Nazrul Islam (By Dr. Mohammad Omar Farooq)


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The NEXUS project is being carried out by a consortium (co-led by ARTTIC and Rolls-Royce Marine) made up of 6 recognised and experienced key players from 4 different EU member states. The consortium consists of ARTTIC, Rolls-Royce Marine AS, University of Strathclyde, GONDAN Shipbuilders, DNV GL AS, Global Marine Group and SINTEF Ocean.
The University of Strathclyde (UoS) is a leading international technological institution ranked among the top-20 research-intensive university in the UK, and two faculties are involved with NEXUS: the Maritime Safety Research Centre (MSRC) based within the Engineering Faculty and the Strathclyde Business School (SBS).
The MSRC has the role of scientific/R&D contributor. In WP1, MSRC coordinates all the data collection, analysis and reporting. In WP2, MSCR brings expertise in energy efficiency, alternative fuel, control systems and other existing and emerging technologies and methods. In WP3, MSRC brings expertise in maritime safety, cyber-security and reliability, with the corresponding developments to be used to inform design and operational requirements, as well as the development of specialised safety rules for service operation vessels
Management Science researchers in SBS are developing the business risk modelling framework to support key decision-makers in making evidence-based choices to achieve marketability of the new vessel solution. SBS leads WP4 and plays key roles in WP5, WP7 and WP9 as these use of the outputs of business risk analysis. SBS will also draw upon analysis in all other WP as these provide insights into factors relevant to the business risk model, such as market uncertainties and information from sub-system test and analysis.


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The remainder of the amount due will be charged to your credit card ???? Should numbers or room selection change, the per person deposit times the number of people who actually travelled will be deducted from the total accommodation charge levvied by the hostel.
The following group types are not accepted by this hostel: Holiday with Friends, Junior / Primary School, High / Secondary School, College / University, Business Trip, Stag/Hen/Bachelor Party, Sports Group, Cultural Group If you have misrepresented the type of group you are booking for, your booking may be cancelled by the hostel."
Any cancellations resulting from agreement to these terms and conditions under false pretences will result in loss of deposit.
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There are plenty of sightseeing options, restaurants, terraces, cafes and shops within walking distance, and the shops are open 7 days a week. The hostel is not even 45 minutes away from Amsterdam and Schiphol Airport, and is a 10-minute walk away from Utrecht Central Station.
The rooms are quite basic. You can expect bunk beds and ensuite shower, toilet and washbasin. There will be sockets and reading lights. You will be given bed linen upon arrival to make your own bed. Towels are not included. These can be rented at the hostel.
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Cancellation policy: 1 day prior to arrival before 15.00 local time.
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Taxes not included - tourist tax 6% per person per night.
Please note, breakfast can be arranged for € 9,00 extra.
24 hour Reception.
No curfew.
Child friendly.
Non smoking.
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Communist Party of Australia. 1945
Published: by Current Book Distributors, Communist Party of Australia, 1945;
Source: Left History Archive.
Author's Introduction
1. The Emergence And Development Of Trade Unionism, 1859-1890
A. The First Trade Unions.
B. The Effects of the Gold Rush.
C. The Eureka Rebellion.
D. The Struggle for the Eight Hour Day.
E. The Organisation of Bushworkers.
F. The Isolation of the Movement from Socialism.
2. The Great Strike And The Birth Of The Labor Party
A. The Socialism of Will Lane.
B. The Great Strikes and Lockouts.
C. The Birth of the Labor Party.
D. The Segregation of the Socialists.
3. The Bourgeois Liberal Character Of The Labor Party
A. How Spontaneity Produces only Trade Union Politics.
B. The Fiscal Issue Divides Labor.
C. The A.L.P., a Two Class Party.
D. The Advent of Compulsory Arbitration strengthens Opportunism
E. Subordination to Bourgeois Ideology Revealed by Labor in Office.
4. The War Exposes The Futility Of Reformism And Anarcho-Syndicalism
A. The Attitude of the Labor Party Towards the War.
B. The Programme and Activities of the I.W.W.
C. The Anti-Conscription Movement.
D. The 1917 General Strike
E. The Attempts to Form One Big Union.
5. The Emergence And Consolidation Of The Australian Communist Party, 1920-1945
A. The Struggle for a Unified Communist Party.
B. The A.L.P. Adopts the Socialisation Objective.
C. The Campaign for Affiliation with the A.L.P.
D. The Party is Strengthened by Purging itself of Opportunist Elements.
E. The Party Grows in Struggle.
F. For Working Class Unity Against Fascism and War.
G. The Party and the Working Class in the People's War Against Fascism


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How many times do I have to tell you, people? Don't fuck with otters. They are VICIOUS LITTLE WEASELS. Awesome vicious little weasels – this is not an insult – but vicious little weasels.
Please feel free to use this thread to natter about anything your heart desires. Is there anything great happening in your life? Anything you want to get off your chest? Reading a good book (or a bad one)? Anything in the news that you'd like to discuss? What have you created lately? Commiserations, felicitations, temptations, contemplations, speculations?
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Tonight I will be attending Good Friday service. It's always a struggle for me. I am able to close my eyes and see the stations of the cross come alive in my mind….in my heart. And it hurts. I am able to see, hear, and feel everything Mel Gibson put into his famous film: The Passion. As we process to the alter, I will take my turn to reflect upon the wood of the cross.
I have been reflecting even more on what was the wood of the cross?
I have read lots of great stories, theories, and historical reflections. My favorite talks about whether it was a combination of three: pine, cedar, and cypress.
This had me thinking about what tree would have been the cross. I knew I could look up Cedarwood and Cypress in my essential oils books because those two I have info on. I especially was curious based on the emotional component of these two oils.
Cedarwood: The oil of community…..forming social roots….assists the heart in opening to receive love….
Cypress: the oil of motion and flow….allow life to flow freely…..how to have perfect trust….
I was in awe and unbelief in the phrases I picked out above.
Today….tonight….take a moment to reflect on the amazing LOVE Christ bestowed upon us through his sacrifice. And the amazing TRUST he had in his Father!
Which oil/tree do you think bore the weight of Christ's cross: Cypress or Cedarwood?! or both? Or do you another thought?!
Think about this….sit with this…pray about this…..write about this….share below about this!
Many hugs and blessings dear followers….friends….family…
~Kelly 🙂


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Perimeter In-Ground Fences
Perimeter Technologies incorporates professional grade features and design into an easy do-it-yourself in-ground dog fence. Aside from being the only dog fence system developed and made entirely in the USA. Perimeter Technologies in-ground dog fence offers loads of unique features that set their product apart from most DIY dog fence systems.
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Every Perimeter In-Ground Fence offers the following high tech features:
Temp Check, Wire Check, & Battery Check: These three features work together to keep your system running smoothly even when the environment around it changes. Some systems have a huge variation in signal strength when temperatures change. The temp check features ensure an even signal output regardless of external temperature changes. This feature ensures that your boundary zone varies less than 5" in temperatures from 40 to 90 degrees. The Wire Check feature uses advanced circuitry to keep your system working even when the perimeter wire has sustained damage. If the wire is completely severed, a constant audible alarm will sound to alert you to the wire break. Battery Check saves you time and money by automatically checking the collar battery output every two hours. Since battery output regularly varies due to operating conditions, this feature will only let a true low battery set off the low battery indicator.
Waterproof, Polycarbonate Receiver Collars: Polycarbonate plastic is a very tough but also lightweight material perfect for dog fence receiver collars. The lightweight nature of this plastic receiver makes it suitable for most dogs while the rugged durability can take a beating from large or rough dogs. The Perimeter Technologies In-Ground Dog Fence Receivers are completely waterproof and submersible.
Replaceable Lithium Ion Battery: Perimeter Technologies in-ground dog fence collars rely on user replaceable litium-ion batteries. These batteries offer the biggest 'bang for your buck' being both lighter weight than nickel metal hydride and also offering a longer runtime. Replaceable batteries offer a more consistent battery life than rechargeable cells, which have a diminishing output as the battery loses charge.
Digital Frequency Encoding & Omni-Directional Signal Detection: The digital frequency encoding feature ensures that your dog fence signal is not interrupted or affected by a neighboring dog fence or other signal-generating devices. Additionally, Perimeter pet fences operate on 7 KHz, which is already a less widely used band. The omni-directional signal detection means that the Perimeter receiver collar has signal detection operating on three planes ensuring that the signal is received constantly regardless of how or where your pet is standing or moving.
Comfort Contacts & Custom Progressive Correction: Perimeter Technologies offers a unique custom contact point that is more comfortable for your pet and reduces the chance of irritation on your pet's neck. These metal-infused rubber contact points are especially good for pets with sensitive skin. Five correction programming options are available for each collar on the system at any given time. With this custom programming each dog's collar can be individually programmed making the Perimeter In-Ground Fence system perfect for households with multiple dogs of varying sizes. Perimeter Technologies Receiver Collars feature progressive correction based on your dog's distance from the boundary and the speed at which he is travelling. By constantly assessing the distance and speed the computer collar always uses the right intensity level to keep your dog safely at home.
Anti-Linger & Safety Shut Off: Some dogs learn to sit in the warning zone, letting the warning tone sound until the collar battery is drained and the dog is able to walk across the perimeter un-corrected... smart, right?!? Perimeter guards against this with an anti-linger feature that will issue a very low level correction if your dog lingers in the warning zone. The safety shut-off feature ensures that the correction never continues for more than 20 seconds. Should your dog panic in the correction zone the correction will automatically time-out after 20 seconds.


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Through Affiliate marketing, you have one of the best methods of reaching the greatest quantity of people the quickest. Most people use the Internet each and every day. The next generation of children will not even know what the yellow pages were. Since marketing through a search engine is very subtle, many users didn't even know they saw an ad.
To be successful in business, it's very important to have an accurate mailing list that includes an many of your customers as possible. Allow sign-ups on your site or require emails for purchases. This information can be used to solicit customer feedback or contact customers with sales and special offers.
Before even thinking about getting your website ranked, you must put together a well-planned, organized site. This is where all web businesses should begin. The more aesthetically pleasing your site looks, the less time you need to put into maintaining it.
Do your homework before jumping into a new Internet marketing campaign. Pick a mentor that you trust and admire online. Many veteran internet marketers give out free advice, and some mentor newbies for a fee. Choose a method that suits you, and use that method. Although it may take a while to gain momentum, the ultimate payoff is worth it.
Internet promotion serves the ultimate purpose of problem recognition and solution. Every day, you will have to solve problems in your business and help others as well. When you solve someone's problem, not only will they become loyal customers, they will also tell their friends about their good experience.
Create a FAQ page to advertise products. Ask and answer relevant questions, and incorporate your products into some of your answers. Write your questions with this in mind, giving yourself the subtle opportunity to promote your wares.
To help convince your audience that they should purchase your product, link them to a page that offers relevant information in an engaging way; perhaps through a video. This will give them more information and they will be better able to decide if they should purchase the product. This shows that you would rather inform them about the product than make a sale, leaving them the option to buy or not.
Place ads for your business on high-traffic sites. Having your brand recognized can be a powerful way to increase your business success. Post on sites that get tons of traffic for the best results.
Online marketing makes it simpler for companies to send their advertisements to a target audience. This will help avoid wasting advertising expenses. Another plus of marketing on the Internet is that advertising effectiveness can be accurately measured. The Internet is perhaps the best place to advertise.


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We Are Committed to Helping You Get the Best Financing for the Home of Your Dreams
Sea Vista Home Loans is your first step to receiving optimal home financing conditions. Working closely with you, your real estate agent, and every other party involved, we ensure you get the best possible financing conditions and enjoy a smooth, effortless transaction. By taking all the confusion from the process of obtaining a home loan, Sea Vista provides you with a clear, well-guided process, leading to the home you have been dreaming about.
James Gregory Bonderer
Loan Originator, NMLS 338453
James Gregory Bonderer has been working in finance and funding since 1998 and has acquired extensive knowledge in all types of residential funding. With a degree in Business Marketing, Sales, and Sales Management, Greg has a deep understanding of business processes behind the mortgage industry.
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(PRWEB) March 03, 2013
PracticeQuiz.com continues to expand its free project management exam preparation offerings. Today, the less-than-year-old free test preparation website announced that it has added a new question set for the Certified Associate in Project Management Exam.
"We are very excited to be able to add CAPM to our project management test prep offerings," remarks Ted Chan, founder of PracticeQuiz.com, "The CAPM is an excellent certification for new project managers."
The CAPM exam is an entry-level PM certification covering topics on the PMBOK(®). The CAPM test is a computer-based test with 150 multiple-choice questions, 15 of which are unscored. Test-takers have three hours to complete the exam.
PracticeQuiz.com has added 40 review questions for the Certified Associate in Project Management Exam. Each practice question is originally written to simulate the exam format and is paired with an explanatory answer to help the user expand their project management knowledge and provide test takers with a gist of what exam content to expect on test day.
PracticeQuiz.com is an online test preparation enterprise based in Boston. The website's social mission is to increase access to education by providing high-quality test preparation content for free. The website now boasts more than 80 free practice exams, with more expansion in the near future. Tests include certification exams, high school and college qualifications, teaching exams, and medical tests.
Follow PracticeQuiz.com on Twitter (@PracticeQuiz) for the latest news on exam updates and upcoming releases.


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Sometimes you get to announce something really exciting.
Today's the day for this Striver.
We are so excited to announce our newest hire and a member of the Striv family in Sara Brune.
Sara is a recent graduate of Nebraska Wesleyan University with a degree in Communication Studies with Marketing and Studio Art emphasis. She's a Bradshaw native and a 2013 graduate of Heartland Community Schools.
Striv was able to nab Sara this summer as an Intern and it was quickly realized we did not ever want her to leave.
Her accomplishments along her educational journey are extensive. Being a standout, three sport athlete in high school and taking those talents to competing collegiately as well. Not only did she excel on the court and track, she has an innate sense of communication in the business world that you just can not teach.
What we are really excited about is Sara's passion for people, for marketing, for education and her drive for excellence, which all come pretty natural to her.
With the impressive resume she carries, it is hard to find an exact spot for her at Striv because she could excel in numerous areas. For now, we are giving her the title: Communications & School Engagement Director. Sara will work out of Striv's Lincoln office space located in the Haymarket (starting September 1st). She will be primarily assisting with implementing all of our education programs through StrivU.
Sara is contagious to be around and has a great knowledge of sports, education, and media. She balances the perfect amount of professionalism and authenticity to make you think you've known her your whole life and want to work with her in just a quick conversation. She jumped right in and took on a lot of things she was just beginning to understand about the Striv dynamics. It is going to be fun to watch what she's able to do!
We couldn't be more thrilled to call Sara a part of what Striv is doing now and is pushing to do in the near future!
Please help us in welcoming her!


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STAMFORD, Conn., November 20, 2017 – FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of diagnostic imaging products and medical informatics solutions, will exhibit the ASPIRE Cristalle Digital Mammography System with Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) at its booth (#4111, South Hall) at McCormick Place in Chicago during the 103rd scientific assembly and annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
"As an increasing number of healthcare providers have a heightened focus on patient safety and experience, Fujifilm will continue to innovate to be the ideal technology partner," said Johann Fernando, Ph.D., Chief Operating Officer of FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. "At premier radiology events such as RSNA, Fujifilm will showcase its newest solutions that includes advanced features for women's imaging such as high sensitivity capture technologies, image processing, patient comfort features, along with benefits such as superior diagnostic accuracy and reduced recall rates, all to improve patient care."
The ASPIRE Cristalle with DBT option combines state-of-the-art, Hexagonal Close Pattern (HCP) image capture technology and intelligent image processing, optimizing contrast and dose based on auto recognition of breast characteristics. It is designed to optimize image acquisition, regardless of breast composition, at a low dose. The mammography system from Fujifilm helps deliver noticeable patient comfort with its patented, flexible Comfort Paddle to provide gentle, even compression of the breast.
For even further enhanced imaging excellence, Fujifilm is offering its Dynamic Visualization II for Mammography (DVIIm) image processing software with the ASPIRE Cristalle (FFDM). The second generation offers intelligent auto recognition of breast tissue, implant and structural characteristics to intelligently adapt image contrast and density, for enhanced diagnostic visibility. DVIIm provides improved contrast and density stability throughout the entire exposure region and achieves improved visibility across a wide range of breast compositions including the presence of implants.
In addition to exhibiting its latest technology in women's health, Fujifilm will enhance the educational experience for RSNA attendees with a complimentary symposium, Innovations in Mammography for Improved Patient Care. The event will convene U.S. healthcare experts for an evening of networking and discussion along with a distinguished panel of global opinion leaders in women's health to explore the latest strategies and technologies in the use of digital breast tomosynthesis in the fight against breast cancer.
Join the following speakers on November 27, 6:30-9:00 p.m. at the Chicago Museum of History:
Laurie L. Fajardo, M.D., F.A.C.R., F.S.B.I.
Professor of Radiology
University of Utah, Huntsman Cancer Center
Park City, Utah
Pamela M. Otto, M.D., F.A.C.R.
Professor and Chair
Stewart R. Reuter, MD, Chair in Radiology
Department of Radiology
UT Health San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
Anna Russo, M.D.
Breast Radiologist
Sacro Cuore Don Calabria Hospital
Negrar, Italy
Complimentary registration for the Innovations in Mammography for Improved Patient Care symposium is here: http://rsna.fujimed.com/dbtsymposium
For more information about Fujifilm or to schedule a product demonstration, please visit: http://rsna.fujimed.com
About Fujifilm
FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. is a leading provider of diagnostic imaging products and medical informatics solutions to meet the needs of healthcare facilities today and well into the future. From an unrivaled selection of digital X-ray systems, to the Synapse® brand of PACS, RIS and cardiovascular products, to advanced women's health imaging systems, Fujifilm has products that are ideal for any size imaging environment. The Endoscopy Division of FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. supplies high quality, technologically advanced FUJINON brand endoscopes to the medical market. TeraMedica Division delivers healthcare informatics, and is the leading provider of vendor neutral, enterprise-wide solutions for unrestricted medical image management. FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. is headquartered in Stamford, CT. For more information please visit www.fujimed.com and www.fujifilmendoscopy.com.
FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation, Tokyo, Japan brings continuous innovation and leading-edge products to a broad spectrum of industries, including: healthcare, with medical systems, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics; graphic systems; highly functional materials, such as flat panel display materials; optical devices, such as broadcast and cinema lenses; digital imaging; and document products. These are based on a vast portfolio of chemical, mechanical, optical, electronic, software and production technologies. In the year ended March 31, 2017, the company had global revenues of $20.7 billion, at an exchange rate of 112 yen to the dollar. Fujifilm is committed to environmental stewardship and good corporate citizenship. For more information, please visit: www.fujifilmholdings.com.
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Landon and Ashlee have to be the most down to earth couple I have ever met. We've grown to be close friends and I am super ecstatic about their wedding on June 15th. We had an awesome time together on our shoot and got to explore their beautiful home. Thanks Landon and Ashlee for letting me capture the true essence of your personalities and your love.
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The New York Times Company (NYT) posted fourth-quarter 2013 earnings of 26 cents a share that surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 16 cents but plunged 16.1% from the year-ago quarter earnings of 31 cents.
Including one-time items and discontinued operations, quarterly earnings came in at 41 cents a share, substantially down from $1.15 posted in the prior-year period.
A decade ago, no one talked about tail risk hedge funds, which were a minuscule niche of the market. However, today many large investors, including pension funds and other institutions, have mandates that require the inclusion of tail risk protection. In a recent interview with ValueWalk, Kris Sidial of tail risk fund Ambrus Group, a Read More
The quarter reflects favorable response to the digital subscription packages, increase in circulation revenue (excluding the extra week in the fourth quarter of 2012) and effective cost management. But, these failed to offset the diminishing advertising revenue.
The current economic situation does not seem promising for publishing companies, which are bearing the brunt of waning advertising demand, and this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock is no exception. Other publishing companies such as Journal Communications, Inc. (JRN), The E.W. Scripps Co. (SSP) and Gannett Co. Inc. (GCI) are also encountering similar headwinds.
Consequently, the company is contemplating on introducing a new line of digital products and services, and targeting global customers to counter the headwinds.
Publishing companies have been divesting assets that have no direct relation to the core operations. The New York Times Company divested its remaining stake (210 Class B units) in the Fenway Sports Group in May 2012. The company also completed the sale of Regional Media Group in Dec 2011 to re-focus on its core newspapers and pay more attention to its online activities. The company in Sep 2012 completed the sale of About Group, and in Oct 2012 sold its stake in Indeed.com.
Most recently on Oct 24, 2013, it completed the sale of New England Media Group, including The Boston Globe and its allied properties to an acquisition company spearheaded by John W. Henry, who owns Fenway Sports Group, for about $70 million in cash.
The New York Times Company's top line decreased 5.2% to $443.9 million but came ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $440 million. The ongoing slouch in the advertising market continues to weigh upon The New York Times Company, the publisher of The New York Times and the International New York Times. Total advertising revenue slid 6.3% to $212.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2013, following a decline of 2% in the third quarter.
The New York Times Company's print advertising revenue declined 6.3% to $159.1 million, while digital advertising revenue fell 6.5% to $53 million during the quarter. Revenue from digital-only subscription packages, e-readers and replica editions jumped 13.7% to $39.1 million.
Excluding the extra week in the fourth quarter of 2012, total revenue rose 0.4%. On the other hand, total advertising revenue fell by 1.3% and digital-only subscription revenue surged 22.1%. Print and digital advertising revenues tumbled 1.6% and 0.2%, respectively.
The company experienced a fall in major advertising categories. Both retail and classified advertising dipped 8.7% and 7.3%, respectively, during the quarter. Within classified, real estate and help-wanted advertising fell 7.8% and 11.8%, respectively. Automotive advertising tumbled 44.2%. However, national advertising inched up 1%.
The diversified media conglomerate hinted that total advertising revenue trends in the first quarter of 2014 would be at a level similar to that witnessed in the fourth quarter of 2013.
Circulation revenue fell 3.9% to $207.7 million. However, excluding the extra week in the fourth quarter of 2012, circulation revenue climbed 2.7%. Management now expects total circulation revenue to jump in the low single digits in the first quarter of 2014, gaining from digital subscription initiatives and increase in print home-delivery price.
Total adjusted operating profit declined 12.2% to $96.6 million, whereas adjusted operating margin contracted 170 basis points to 21.8%.
Other Financial Aspects
The New York Times Company ended the quarter with cash and marketable securities of about $1 billion, and total debt and capital lease obligations of approximately $684.2 million. The company incurred capital expenditures of approximately $13.1 million during the quarter. Management now anticipates capital expenditures between $35 million and $45 million in 2014.
Let's Conclude
The company's advertising volume came under pressure as advertisers shied away from making any upfront commitments in an economy which is showing an uneven recovery. The publishing industry has long been grappling with sinking advertising revenue. This comes in the wake of a longer-term secular decline as more readers choose free online news, thereby making the print-advertising model increasingly irrelevant.
To curb shrinking advertising revenue and seek new revenue avenues, the publishing companies contemplated charging readers for online content.
Despite hiccups in the economy, what still promises a guaranteed revenue generation avenue is The New York Times Company's pricing system for NYTimes.com, which was launched on Mar 28, 2011. The company notified that the number of paid digital subscribers reached 760,000 at the end of the quarter, reflecting a jump of 19% year-over-year.
The New York Times Company remains committed to streamline its cost structure, strengthen its balance sheet, and rebalance its portfolio. However, we remain apprehensive about risks that the company faces due to its high dependence on advertising revenue. The company intends to transform itself and lessen its reliance on traditional advertising.
In doing so, the company wishes to launch lower-priced as well as premium subscription based model to target different masses according to their appetite, and emphasize on online video production and brand extension. The company also rechristened International Herald Tribune as the International New York Times to represent itself as a single brand identity in order to attract international digital subscribers.
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Let it flow
It took a lot of energy to write about myself. It is not easy to find comfort in vulnerability, and yet that's where I seem to reconnect with my strength. Struggles and challenges through the years have taught me the power of releasing resistance and going with the flow in order to gain clarity and growth.
Release and flow always comes naturally inside my closet. Style for me is a safe house. The creative process, the insight required to hone in on my feeling of the moment, what kind of message do I want to convey, if any; all help in grounding and fast tracking me into my happy place.
Experimental style could be a phrase that best describes the way I choose what to wear. The shock value of my combinations is what I strive for: the more unexpected the better. Sometimes I nail it, sometimes I create a "faux pas". Every single time I enjoy the process, ultimately that's what makes me love the language of fashion.
Clothes have always been an important part of my life and at the same time when I experiment I always think: "who cares, it's just clothes". That's my way of pushing myself out of the house with outlandish combinations and own them, have fun in them.
Why Style? Because life is too short to not let it flow and have fun, experiment. My language is fashion and I love to talk.